Real Conversations for Small Business Owners
Honest Conversation & Actionable Advice
Real Conversations for Small Business Owners
Honest Conversation & Actionable Advice
What You’ll Find Here
Built for Real People
Honest conversations for business owners figuring it out as they go.
Simple, Actionable Lessons
Practical advice you can actually use. No fluff. No theory.
Learn From Experience
Real stories and insights from people in the trenches.
Progress Over Perfection
Clarity, confidence, and the next right step forward.
Why this Matters
A Community for Business Owners. No Pretending. Just Progress.
Whether you’re launching your first idea or leveling up your current venture, Business from Scratch delivers honest support and advice you can put to work right away.
Latest from the Podcast
Apr
14
Scaling a Wholesale Bakery from Home w/ Kevin Connor
In this episode, I sit down with Kevin Connor, the founder of Wilmington Bread, to talk about his unexpected journey from being a CPA to running a successful wholesale bakery. Kevin shares the exact math he used to transition from his corporate job and how he built a sustainable business that actually fits his life as a dad. We dig into the “hidden work” of logistics and why clear communication is the secret to keeping your wholesale clients happy.
Apr
07
The Power Of Vendor Partnerships With Brittanie Pate
In this episode, I sit down with Brittanie Pate to talk about how she built her event planning and venue businesses through genuine relationships rather than traditional marketing. We dive into her journey from planning ten weddings a year to over one hundred, exploring how shifting your mindset from competition to connection can turn industry peers into your biggest referral sources. If you are ready to grow your service-based business by cultivating a community that supports you, this conversation is for you.
Mar
31
How to Hire with Clarity and Intention
If you’ve ever thought that hiring someone would magically calm your business down, this episode is a must-listen because hiring doesn’t fix chaos—it exposes it. I’m walking you through how to evaluate your business to know exactly when to hire production help, when you’re actually ready for management, and when it’s time for high-level executive support. You’ll learn why documenting your processes is the only way to stop being the bottleneck and start building a functional business you love.