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1-800-GOT-JUNK?: Brian Scudamore
Apr 17, 2017
Brian Scudamore, founder of 1-800-GOT-JUNK?, shares his journey from hauling trash to a $200+ million business. He talks about dropping out of school, innovative marketing strategies, collaboration, pivotal moments in growth, surprising finds, and the development of a parking app by another guest.
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- Brian Scudamore grew 1-800-GOT-JUNK from a $700 truck to $200 million revenue through persistence and strategic decisions.
- Robin Gerber's Parcar app eases parking troubles in NYC by leveraging technology and community collaboration.
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Brian Scudamore's Journey from Junk Hauling to Business Success
Brian Scudamore shares his entrepreneurial journey from starting a junk-hauling business with a single truck to building the franchise empire of 1-800-GOT-JUNK. Initially inspired by childhood business ventures, Brian's simple idea and determined execution led him to bootstrap his company successfully. Despite facing challenges, like team restructuring and a failed leadership hire, Brian's perseverance and strategic decisions enabled 1-800-GOT-JUNK to rebound and expand to over 30 cities.
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