In this episode, I walk you through the five people you should talk to before you spend money on a website, branding, or a big “I’m launching!” announcement. These conversations will save you time, stress, and years of trial and error.
You’ll learn:
Timestamps
(00:00) – Intro
(00:22) – The five people to talk to before starting a business
(01:02) – Why mentors matter and how Abbye found hers
(03:26) – Abbye’s first client and scrappy beginnings
(04:18) – Talking to future customers: pain points, desires, pricing
(06:20) – Your money team: banker, CPA, cash flow, and early mistakes
(08:49) – Legal basics: structure, contracts, trademarks
(10:28) – The brutally honest friend and real-talk feedback
(11:45) – Recap and immediate next steps
About The Show
Business From Scratch with Abbye McGee is for people who are building a business while rebuilding their life. Abbye, a single mom and three-time founder, shares clear and honest talk about the real work behind mindset, money, identity, and daily life when you start from zero. The show gives you steady guidance, simple steps you can use right away, and real conversations with founders, creatives, and friends who built their own way. Each week helps you focus, test ideas, and keep moving even when the process feels messy.
Connect with Abbye:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/abbye-mcgee-ba2514121
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bizfromscratchpod/
Find the Show Here:
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BizFromScratchPod
Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/ph/podcast/business-from-scratch/id1852203243
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/46DB7MLO9fIMaHQID1EKaN?si=77ab7d85bdcc4b65