The Truth Behind Your First Year in Business | Ep 02

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:How freedom quickly turns into chaos without simple structure.Why tiny wins matter more than any big milestone.What financial whiplash, taxes, and emergencies really look like.How support, community, and boundaries keep you from burning out.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 resilienceAbout 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 AbbyeLinkedIn: 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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