In this episode, I introduce what Business From Scratch is all about and why starting a business never looks as clean as people make it seem. I share how my own story—divorce, rebuilding, survival work, and messy first steps—shaped the way I help people start their businesses today.
You’ll learn:
Timestamps
(00:00) – Intro
(00:25) – Who this show is for and why the beginning feels overwhelming
(01:20) – Abbye’s story: rebuilding life, finding purpose in survival
(02:08) – How community, cooking, and connection sparked her first business
(03:14) – Lessons from commercial kitchens and early clients
(05:09) – Why this podcast exists and what listeners can expect
(06:07) – The emotional reality of starting from scratch
(07:29) – What Abbye wants you to do next
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