In this episode, I take you inside the real first year of business — the good parts that light you up, the bad moments no one warns you about, and the absurd stories you only understand if you’ve lived them. I share the lessons, mistakes, and small lifesavers that helped me survive my earliest, messiest seasons.
You’ll learn:
Timestamps
(00:00) – Intro
(00:23) – Why this show exists
(01:00) – The good: freedom and control
(02:53) – When freedom turns to chaos
(04:58) – Tiny wins that keep you going
(07:03) – Big wins and breakthroughs
(07:38) – The hard parts no one tells you
(08:28) – Money, taxes, and whiplash
(10:08) – Loneliness and finding support
(11:02) – Building a team the simple way
(13:38) – The absurd side of business
(15:50) – Chaos, emergencies, and resilience
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