How I Built This with Guy Raz 1-800-GOT-JUNK?: Brian Scudamore
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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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The Beginning
- Brian Scudamore started his entrepreneurial journey by washing cars as a kid.
- He learned about pricing and profit while competing with his neighbor, making money and having fun.
The Truck Purchase
- Brian saw a beat-up truck filled with junk and realized he could start a hauling business.
- He spent $700 on a truck, built plywood sides, and spray-painted his phone number on it.
Learning from Others
- Call competitors to learn about pricing in your industry.
- Make notes on what they charge to set your own competitive rates.