What Really Happens When You Start a Business From Zero — with Ken Ku

Welcome to Meant for More: Elevated Business & Life with Kristina Gazi. This is the podcast for anyone ready to elevate how they live, work, and grow. We explore the deeper layers of relationships, career, business, wealth, and wellness — through real stories, research-based insights, and practical guidance you can apply in your own journey.In this episode, Kristina sits down with Ken Ku — investor, options trader, and entrepreneur — to unpack his real-life Undercover Billionaire Challenge, where he intentionally put himself in a position to start over from zero in a new country and rebuild a business from scratch.Inspired by concepts popularised in Undercover Billionaire and business principles often shared by Grant Cardone, Ken shares what actually happens when there is no safety net, no audience, no capital advantage — only mindset, skills, and execution.Through failures, pivots, and uncomfortable growth, this conversation dives into what it really takes to build a business today — especially when visibility, branding, and resilience matter more than ever.Whether you’re starting a business, rebuilding after a setback, or questioning your next move, this episode offers raw insights and practical lessons you can apply immediately.💬 Episode Highlights• What starting from zero really looks like in real life • Lessons from the Undercover Billionaire Challenge • Why skill alone isn’t enough without visibility and branding • The mindset shifts needed to survive early-stage business • Learning from failure, rejection, and uncomfortable growth • How content and marketing create leverage • Insights influenced by Grant Cardone–style thinking • Why resilience and resourcefulness beat perfection⏱️ KEY TIMESTAMPS00:00 – Welcome & why this challenge matters 01:00 – Meet Ken Ku & the Undercover Billionaire Challenge 03:30 – Starting from zero in a new country 07:40 – Branding, visibility, and mentorship 12:50 – Failed ideas, pivots, and hard lessons 18:40 – Content creation and TikTok growth 24:40 – Rejection, resilience, and mindset shifts 33:00 – The turning point in the journey 46:50 – Thinking like an investor & entrepreneur 57:30 – Final reflections and key takeaways🎤 Guest — Connect with Ken Ku📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/options_trading_singapore/ 🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sg.options.trading 📢 Telegram: https://t.me/thesafeinvestor2Undercover Billionaire Challenge — Ken Ku▶️ Connect with KristinaInstagram (Personal): @kristina_gazi_ Instagram (She’s Got A Business): @shesgotabusiness Facebook: She’s Got A Business Join community: https://nas.io/shes-got-a-businessIf this episode supported you, please:• Subscribe • Like the video • Comment your biggest takeaway • Share this conversation with someone building a business