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Business from Scratch

Abbye McGee

Booking Overview

An entrepreneurship and small-business interview show focused on building a company through financial, personal, and operational challenges, with weekly conversations featuring founders, business leaders, and creative professionals. PR agencies could credibly pitch practical small-business founders, service-business operators, marketing and sales experts, and entrepreneurs with candid stories about growth, pivots, leadership, or rebuilding; booking difficulty is low because the show favors accessible professionals with hands-on experience over highly prominent public figures.

Metrics

Episodes: 48

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Gender skew: Neutral

Listener location: USA

YouTube: 424 subscribers

Instagram: 14.0k followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

info@businessfromscratch.co

team@unfltr.io

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Host

Abbye McGee - Three-time founder and entrepreneur who shares practical guidance on mindset, money, identity, and the day-to-day realities of building a business while rebuilding life.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

low
Typical Credentials:  
Hands-on experience founding, owning, operating, or leading a small business or service-based company, with practical expertise and a candid entrepreneurial story.
Required Achievements:  
Founded or operated a small business, Built or repositioned a service-based company, Held leadership responsibilities in sales, marketing, growth, or partnerships, Navigated a business pivot, acquisition, transition, or exit

Recent Guest Discussions

Jenna McKnight - Building And Sustaining Brick-and-mortar Businesses, Retail Customer Experience, Design Services, Hiring, Delegation, Pricing, And Financial Management.

Matthew Coleman - Business Networking, Community Connections, Sales And Marketing, Recognizing Organizational Gaps, Leadership, And Local Business Development.

Kelly Hillegass - Building A Styling Business, Service Packaging And Pricing, Referrals, Personal Branding, Intentional Spending, And Entrepreneurship While Raising Children.

Parker Wilson - Career Transitions, Business Ownership And Exit Decisions, Grief And Leadership, Founder Identity, Hiring Entrepreneurial Talent, And Navigating Changing Life Circumstances.

Recent Topics

Entrepreneurship, Small Business, Business Strategy, Leadership, Personal Finance

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Business from Scratch
:

REPLAY: Why Rest Is a Leadership Skill | Ep 11

October 13, 2026

Today, we are bringing back one of our favorite episodes to share with you again. Rest is skill so valuable we want to reflect on it's power in our every day lives as business leaders.In this episode, I talk honestly about one of the hardest leadership lessons I’ve had to learn as a founder: how to take time off without feeling guilty. I share why so many business owners - especially women - struggle with rest, how guilt gets tied to productivity, and why our teams often mirror the behavi...

Your Q4 Reality Check: What to Finish, What to Move, and What to Let Go | Ep 47

October 06, 2026

It’s officially Q4, and if your first thought is, “Wait, how did we get here already?” you’re in good company. In this solo episode, I’m walking through an honest year-end reality check so you can finish the year feeling steady and head into January with an actual plan.We’re looking at your real numbers, what happened to those January goals, and why “different than planned” doesn’t automatically mean you’re behind. I share a simple way to sort what’s still doable, what deserves a place on nex...

Buying a Business and Making It Your Own w/ Nigel Wilson and Michael Ussery | Ep 46

September 29, 2026

When Nigel Wilson bought The Ibis from Matt and me, he got more than just a coffee shop and bar. He took on a business with an established identity, a team, and a community of people who already loved it. So as the new owner coming in he had to decide what to keep, and what needed to change.In this episode, I sit down with Nigel and Michael Ussery of Brand Engine to talk about The Ibis’s first year under new ownership. Nigel shares what surprised him about the acquisition and what led him to ...

Frequently asked questions

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Business from Scratch
:

How do I get in touch with Business from Scratch?

Business from Scratch is hosted by Abbye McGee. Its publicly listed emails are info@businessfromscratch.co and team@unfltr.io. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Business from Scratch?

The publicly listed emails for Business from Scratch: info@businessfromscratch.co and team@unfltr.io.

How many listeners does Business from Scratch have?

Podseeker estimates Business from Scratch reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Business from Scratch?

Business from Scratch typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Hands-on experience founding, owning, operating, or leading a small business or service-based company, with practical expertise and a candid entrepreneurial story. Common among recent guests: Founded or operated a small business; Built or repositioned a service-based company; Held leadership responsibilities in sales, marketing, growth, or partnerships. Recent guests include Jenna McKnight, Matthew Coleman, and Kelly Hillegass.

How hard is it to get booked on Business from Scratch?

Low. A guest with relevant expertise and a clear angle for its audience has a realistic chance.

What topics does Business from Scratch cover?

Recent episodes cover Entrepreneurship, Small Business, Business Strategy, Leadership, and Personal Finance. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

info@businessfromscratch.co

team@unfltr.io

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