
Entrepreneurs on Fire BYOB: Build Your Own Business, Be Your Own Boss with Brian Scudamore: An EOFire Classic from 2022
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Jan 4, 2026 Brian Scudamore, entrepreneur and author of 'BYOB', shares his journey from starting 1-800-GOT-JUNK to expanding into WOW 1 DAY PAINTING and Shack Shine. He emphasizes that mistakes are essential for growth and innovation. Brian discusses the value of franchising as a way to help aspiring business owners by providing support and a proven system. He contrasts building a business from scratch with franchising, urging listeners to assess their risk tolerance and choose the path that suits them best.
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Failure Is The Teacher
- Mistakes and small failures are the true teachers that build tenacity and skill.
- Brian Scudamore says you learn more from challenges than from victories.
Beat-Up Truck To $600M Brand
- Brian started Rubbish Boys with a beat-up truck to pay for college and learned by doing.
- That small start scaled into 1-800-GOT-JUNK, a business that became a $600M company.
Pick The Path That Fits You
- Evaluate whether to build from scratch or join a franchise based on your goals and personality.
- Brian recommends picking the path that best fits your appetite for risk and desire to lead an original idea.



