How I Built This with Guy Raz PODS & Red Rover: Pete Warhurst
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May 9, 2022 Pete Warhurst, the visionary behind PODS and Red Rover, shares his unexpected journey from firefighter to entrepreneur. He revolutionized self-storage with mobile containers, solving inefficiencies of traditional methods. With humor, he recounts quirky storage finds and discusses the challenges of launching Red Rover, his latest venture competing with PODS. Pete also reflects on navigating growth, innovative marketing, and the balance of hard work and luck in entrepreneurship.
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Life-Changing Accident
- Pete Warhurst witnessed a child get hit by a car while working at a gas station.
- This event inspired him to become a firefighter and paramedic.
First Day on the Job
- Pete Warhurst moved to Florida and quickly got a job as a firefighter.
- His first day involved dealing with the aftermath of a tornado, a challenging but formative experience.
911 System Implementation
- Pete's fire chief asked him to help implement a 911 system, despite Pete's lack of computer knowledge.
- He learned from a consultant and automated processes, significantly improving dispatch times.