In this episode of The Alchemy Podcast, host Doug Cartwright sits down with three-time Golden Door winner and sales mentor Suli Zinck. 

They dive into her 17-year journey in door-to-door sales  from knocking doors in worn-out Vans to building a multimillion-dollar real estate portfolio. 

Suli shares how she’s navigated self-limiting beliefs, balanced family and career, built discipline, and invested strategically for long-term freedom. She opens up about the mindset needed to sustain high performance, why fear can be a powerful ally, and how she’s now mentoring others to level up without leaving their companies. 

Packed with practical advice, inspiring stories, and raw honesty, this conversation is a masterclass in resilience, leadership, and growth both personal and financial.

Timestamps of Key Moments:

00:00 – Intro: Welcoming Suli Zinck on her 40th birthday

03:14 – Biggest lesson learned at 39: Relationships over everything

06:59 – From missionary work to 12 summers in pest control

12:45 – Balancing motherhood, marriage, and sales success

18:04 – Meeting her husband and building an unorthodox partnership

25:30 – Communication habits that keep her marriage strong

29:18 – Where her discipline and work ethic came from

36:14 – Breaking out of a scarcity mindset and embracing personal growth

44:53 – Overcoming self-limiting beliefs in sales and leadership

54:27 – The power of working with fear instead of avoiding it

59:40 – Being a woman and person of color in door-to-door sales

1:06:55 – Discovering her strengths through human design and therapy

1:13:48 – Why investing in coaching paid off 10x

1:20:19 – How Suli built her real estate and investment portfolio

1:29:47 – Lessons from losing $100K and bouncing back stronger

1:35:55 – Advice for sales reps heading into August grind mode

1:43:20 – Daily habits that separate top reps from the rest

1:50:05 – Why experienced reps also need accountability and mentorship

1:55:42 – How to join Suli’s mentorship blitzes and programs

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