Built from Scratch
by Erik Libby
Latest episode
Founder Journal: The In-Between Season (Sep '26)
Founder Journal: The In-Between Season (Sep '26)
About this podcast
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.
Episodes
The newest 20 of 67 episodes
- Founder Journal: The In-Between Season (Sep '26) · 18 minThis 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…
- Founder Journal: The End of Flexible (Aug '26) · 16 minThis 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…
- Founder Journal: The CRM Bet (Jul '26) · 16 minThis is my monthly Founder Journal. A personal record documenting the decisions, lessons, and adjustments as we build toward a $1M business by the end of 2027. In this episode…
- Founder Journal: June '26 · 19 minThis 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…
- Founder Journal: May '26 · 14 min · Season 2 Episode 9This 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…
- Founder Journal: Apr '26 · 19 minConcept: 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…
- Founder Journal: Mar '26 · 14 min · Season 2 Episode 7This 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…
- Founder Journal: Feb '26 · 24 min · Season 2 Episode 6Description: 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…
- Founder Journal: Jan '26 · 20 min · Season 2 Episode 5This 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…
- Hiring & Keeping A Players · 17 min · Season 2 Episode 4After hiring over 150 people, I’ve learned one powerful truth: when someone doesn’t work out, it’s usually our fault. In this episode, I’m unpacking what truly makes (or breaks)…
- What It Feels Like to Build a Brand · 11 min · Season 2 Episode 3When we started The To-Do Dudes, people didn’t buy into us, they bought into the idea: students showing up, working hard, and helping their community. We charged just $18 an hour…
- Connecting the Dots Looking Back · 12 min · Season 2 Episode 2In this episode, I share how one of my biggest mistake ended up becoming one of my greatest advantages years later. This episode is all about trusting the process, learning from…
- Olivia Gargett: The Proposal · 46 min · Season 2 Episode 1One year after Olivia’s first appearance on Built From Scratch, we sat down again to reflect on how much can change in twelve months. We revisited her original quotes, talked…
- 7 Financial Metrics That Changed Everything · 13 minEver get to the end of the month and wonder, “Where did all the money go?” In this episode of Built From Scratch, Erik Libby (Founder & CEO of To-Do Dudes) breaks down the 7…
- Genesis Fund: Youssef Rezkalla (22) · 48 minOriginally from Egypt, Youssef moved to Dubai at age 3 and later came to the US in 2021 to study Entrepreneurship, Innovation & Future Technology on a full ride scholarship at…
- What I’m Learning to Focus on as a CEO · 13 minThis episode is part lesson, part documentary to take a real look into where I’m spending my time as a CEO and the adjustments I’m actively making. There are constant challenges…
- Atlog.ai: Shaun Karakkattu (22) · 53 minOriginally from Dubai and raised in Phoenix, Shaun studied Economics & History at Vanderbilt University. While at Vanderbilt, and after leading United Nations linked projects…
- Pepper: Jake Aronskind (28) · 49 minOriginally from New Jersey, Jake earned a B.A. in Economics (with a minor in Computer Science) from Vanderbilt University. As COVID-19 shut the world down and his work…
- 5 Steps to Pick the Right Hire (Before It’s Too Late) · 17 minDo you ever finish an interview and still wonder, “Should I hire them?” I’ve been confident one moment, second-guessing the next. In this episode, I walk through the 5-step…
- 7 Steps to Building & Launching Systems · 13 minIn this episode, I walk through the real-world framework I use to build and launch internal systems from scratch. We’re covering: • Defining the actual goal (and not doing too…
