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Built from Scratch

Built from Scratch

Written by: Erik Libby
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Welcome to Built from Scratch, a podcast hosted by Erik Libby, CEO and founder of the To-Do Dudes. On this show, Erik shares key lessons from his entrepreneurial journey and highlights the stories of entrepreneurs and business professionals who are all under 30. Built from Scratch is dedicated to spotlighting the next generation of leaders ready to change the world.

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Episodes
  • Founder Journal: Apr '26
    May 7 2026

    Concept:

    This is my monthly Founder Journal. A personal record documenting the decisions, lessons, and adjustments as I build toward a $1M business by the end of 2027.

    In this episode, I’m capturing five lessons from April 2026, recorded in real time while building a mid–six-figure service business.

    Lessons from April 2026:

    1. Partner With People Who Are Ahead of You
    2. Get the House in Order Before You Leave It
    3. Marketing Takes More Volume Than You Think
    4. AI Is a Tool, Not a Decision-Maker
    5. A Vague Objective Will Eat Your Calendar
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    19 mins
  • Founder Journal: Mar '26
    Apr 7 2026

    This is my monthly Founder Journal. A personal record documenting the decisions, lessons, and adjustments as I build toward a $1M business by the end of 2027.

    In this episode, I’m capturing five lessons from March 2026, recorded in real time while building a mid-six-figure service business.

    Lessons from March 2026:

    1. Effort Is a Deposit, Even When You Don’t See the Return
    2. Having One Focus Moves the Business the Most
    3. Plan First, Then Move Fast
    4. Turn Numbers Into a Story
    5. If the Business Breaks Without You, It’s Not Ready to Scale
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    14 mins
  • Founder Journal: Feb '26
    Mar 1 2026

    Description:

    This is my monthly Founder Journal. A personal record documenting the decisions, lessons, and adjustments as I build toward a $1M business by the end of 2027.

    In this episode, I’m capturing five lessons from February 2026, recorded in real time while building a mid-six-figure service business.

    Lessons from February 2026:

    1. Consistency Will Teach and Reward You
    2. It Must Be Explainable to a 5th Grader
    3. If You Pay Hourly, You’ll Get Hourly Work
    4. Launch Version One Before It’s Perfect
    5. From Make or Break to Measured Progress

    Resources:

    • Silos, Politics and Turf Wars by Patrick Lencioni
    • Toyota's 5 Why's

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    24 mins
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