Built from Scratch

Originally from Colorado Springs, Colorado, Justin grew up playing both basketball and football at a high level. In March 2022, he started attending Fayetteville State University in North Carolina, where he played Division II football.

In 2023, Justin launched The Juice Products, inspired by his mom’s breast cancer diagnosis and the realization that many everyday products contain harmful chemicals.

Since starting his business, Justin has been featured on local news, won thousands in pitch competitions, and focused on giving back to the next generation.

Justin is just 20 years old.

Contact Info Justin
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/justin-pruitt-763396270/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/juiceteam_j/

Contact Info The Juice Products
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thejuiceproducts/
Website: https://thejuiceproducts.com/

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From 2023 → 2024, I made five key changes that created for insightful takeaways. In this episode, I’m reflecting on those lessons and sharing the four adjustments I’m making to crush 2025. The new year is upon us—let’s make it the best one yet!

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Originally from Bogota, Colombia Daniel’s family moved to the U.S. in 2015 in search of a better future. In 2019, he began his journey at Stetson University, initially pursuing a career in medicine, but quickly realized it wasn’t for him.

Faced with the pandemic challenges of 2020, Daniel made a bold pivot, switching his major to business and launching his startup, in December of that year.

Since then, Daniel has achieved remarkable success, generating over 400k sales in the first three years and building a following of nearly 100,000 on social media.

Daniel is just 23 years old.

Contact Info:
Personal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/danielprada9/
Business Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pradauchiha/
Website: https://pradauchiha.com/

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Originally from Egypt, Kiro’s journey to the US began after a devastating cybersecurity incident bankrupted his family’s multimillion-dollar business. Seeking a fresh start, Kiro moved to the US with a mountain of debt and a determination to rebuild.

In 2019, he began raising awareness about cybersecurity, a field he was deeply passionate about. Just a year later, in 2020, he founded his own company, MetatechFL. Since then, Kiro has launched multiple successful businesses, wearing hats as the CEO, COO, and CTO. He has become a sought-after public speaker in the cybersecurity space and achieved three impressive business exits in the past three years, netting a total of 1.45 Million.

Kiro is just 25 years old.

Kiro's Contact Info
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://homelead.ai/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kirolos-abdalla/

Show Resources:
Traction (43:23): https://a.co/d/8ZGFx8f
EOS Software (44:44): https://eosone.com/
What the Heck is EOS? (45:30): https://a.co/d/7GZ6Rbx

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From East Lansing, Michigan, Adam grew up playing the piano, excelling in hockey, engaging in the political climate and nurturing a passion for entrepreneurship.

In 2017, Adam began his journey at Michigan State University, earning a bachelor’s degree in Political Science before completing his Law Degree in 2023.

Midway through his college career, Adam launched his own company, aimed at connecting college students with local residents in need of an extra hand.

Since then, Adam has achieved remarkable milestones. He’s competed in pitch competitions, winning thousands in awards, been featured on Fox News, 2,500+ jobs completed, has even delivered a TEDx presentation.

Adam is just 25 years old.

Adam's Contact Info:
Website: https://www.stunio.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adam-green-ab685b197/

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After 10 episodes of Built From Scratch, I took a moment to reflect on the highs and lows since founding The To-Do Dudes in 2020.

In the past few years, we’ve served 2,500+ customers, completed over 5,000 projects, and earned 400+ 5-star Google reviews—all while growing revenue by 87% year over year.

There’s still so much to learn, but this journey has been one I wouldn’t trade for anything.

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In this episode of Built From Scratch, I’ve rounded up the top answers to 10 game-changing questions I asked my guests during the first 10 episodes.

From figuring out if you’re an entrepreneur to overcoming setbacks and finding mentors, these insights will inspire, educate, and motivate you to take action.

🔑 Questions we cover:

1️⃣ How do I know if I’m an entrepreneur?
2️⃣ What are the first steps to start a business?
3️⃣ How do I get my first customers?
4️⃣ What are the biggest business mistakes?
5️⃣ How to bounce back when struggling?
6️⃣ Was college worth it?
7️⃣ What to look for in a mentor?
8️⃣ How can an internship prep you for business ownership?
9️⃣ What do relationships look like as an entrepreneur?
🔟 What is the difference between today and day 1 in business?

🎁 BONUS: Stick around for 4 bonus highlights from our favorite moments so far!

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Originally from Syracuse, NY, Collin has always been passionate about innovation and problem-solving. Currently a PhD candidate at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, he combines his expertise in tech and engineering to create impactful solutions.

As the founder of Acreage Farms, Collin is tackling inefficiencies in vertical farming, developing cutting-edge solutions that have earned him recognition in pitch competitions and thousands of dollars in funding.

Collin is just 27 years old.

Contact Info
Website: https://www.acreage.farm/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/collin-topolski-45a146101/  

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Originally from West Palm Beach, FL, Madison has always been inspired by the idea of starting her own business. In August of 2020, while attending Florida State University, she launched her first product line, selling out in just 5.5 hours.

Since then, Madison has built a dedicated community of over 13,000 followers across social media, earned recognition as one of Tampa’s 25 Under 25, and sold thousands of earrings that are now featured in stores nationwide.

Madison is just 25 years old.

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fullherizon/
Website: https://fullherizon.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/madison-quintero-b12842176/

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Originally from Wisconsin, Chad has been building businesses since elementary school, exploring e-commerce, physical products, drop-shipping, clothing brands, sports cards, collectibles, and more.

Since launching Rarities Markets, he has bootstrapped his way to a 7-figure business, competed in pitch competitions, and introduced an auction market for rare coins.

Currently a student at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, Chad balances his studies while growing his company.

Chad is just 23 years old.

Contact Info
Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/raritiesmarket/
Website: https://www.raritiesmarket.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chad-tjugum-a79851224/

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