ENTREPRENEUR – Valentina Zapata, a 27-year-old entrepreneur from Las Vegas, founded The Shoe Game Co., a sneaker reselling business that generates over $500,000 monthly. She started her side hustle during the post-pandemic period, inspired by her girlfriend. Valentina began by using Instagram and Facebook Marketplace, with the first “flip” involving a nearly hour-long drive. She learned what not to buy, avoided fakes, and managed inventory effectively, the monthly income stabilized at $7,000. Valentina’s business exploded after joining the Whatnot live platform. She decided to go full-time entrepreneurship within two months, now earning over $500,000 monthly, and moving into a new 6,000 square foot warehouse. She emphasizes building and nurturing a community, with everything else following suit.
By AMANDA BREEN | JUL 5, 2024
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