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:How mentors shorten the learning curve and help you avoid common mistakes.Why real customer feedback keeps you grounded in what people actually want.What to ask your banker, CPA, or attorney so your money and contracts don’t get messy.How honest friends save you from blind spots and hype you didn’t realize you were stuck in.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 stepsAbout The ShowBusiness 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-ba2514121Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bizfromscratchpod/Find the Show Here:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BizFromScratchPodApple: https://podcasts.apple.com/ph/podcast/business-from-scratch/id1852203243Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/46DB7MLO9fIMaHQID1EKaN?si=77ab7d85bdcc4b65
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