Brian Scudamore (@BrianScudamore) is North America’s Junk Man. He turned a $700 pickup truck into one of the world's most successful franchises. Hear how he got started, got on Oprah, stumbled and almost killed his business, and the philosophies he uses to run his multimillion dollar junk empire! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Episode 8: Today, host Alex Lieberman (@businessbarista) is solo again for another special episode of The Crazy Ones, this time featuring founder and CEO of 1-800-GOT-JUNK and 02E Brands, Brian Scudamore (@BrianScudamore). Brian bought a used truck and started 1-800-GOT-JUNK in 1989 as a college dropout. Today, 1-800-GOT-JUNK makes $600 million in revenue, and Brian has also created the parent company 02E Brands which brings in an addition $100 million with its other businesses. Listen to hear Brian explain how he grew 1-800-GOT-JUNK from the ground up with a mixture of brilliant publicity tactics and smart hiring, as well as how Brian thinks about his role as a leader as his company grows.#TheCrazyOnes #Startups #EntrepreneurListen to The Crazy Ones here: https://link.chtbl.com/OV4W93_WSubscribe to Morning Brew!Sign up for free today: https://bit.ly/morningbrewytFollow The Brew!Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/morningbrew/Twitter - https://twitter.com/MorningBrewTik Tok - https://www.tiktok.com/@morningbrewFollow Our Hosts!Alex Lieberman (@businessbarista)Sophia Amoruso (@sophiaamoruso)Jesse Pujji (@jspujji)00:43 - Intro03:12 - How Brian started 1-800-GOT-JUNK05:37 - 02E Brands’ reach and annual revenue06:40 - Brian’s passion and what keeps him motivated10:50 - How Brian got onto the Ellen Degeneres Show14:37 - Brian’s opinion on PR to promote your business16:20 - Brian’s decision to lay off his whole team in 199419:23 - Why Brian places a high importance on hiring for culture fit21:44 - The most important decisions Brian made to allow his business to grow25:54 - How 02E’s brand franchising works29:53 - How Brian determined the price of services for 1-800-GOT-JUNK32:07 - The systems Brian implements so that his ADD doesn’t derail him34:48 - How Brian’s management of the business has changed as the company has grown41:13 - Brian’s transition to being less hands-on with the day-to-day operations as his company grew42:48 - Startup AMA: How do you think about what to do with the cashflow of your business?Links: WTF book BYOB: Build Your Own Business, Be Your Own Boss The E-Myth Revisited Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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.

Brian Scudamore, the founder of 1-800-GOT-JUNK?, shares his entrepreneurial wisdom with two aspiring founders. Jake Pressman seeks clarity on targeting customers for his customizable skincare brand, while Theo Alexstein looks for strategies to successfully scale his live poultry business. The conversation touches on innovative marketing, essential branding techniques, and navigating challenges in niche markets, making it a treasure trove of valuable insights for budding entrepreneurs.

We're trying a new format. Sam (@theSamParr) adds his commentary throughout the episode this week. Let him know on Twitter what you think of the change.Brian Scudamore (@BrianScudamore) is North America’s Junk Man. He turned a $700 pickup truck into one of the world's most successful franchises. Hear how he got started, got on Oprah, stumbled and almost killed his business, and the philosophies he uses to run his multimillion dollar junk empire!---------* Want to be featured in a future episode? Drop your question/comment/criticism/love here: https://www.mfmpod.com/p/hotline/* Support the pod by spreading the word, become a referrer here: https://refer.fm/million* Have you joined our private Facebook group yet? Go to https://www.facebook.com/groups/ourfirstmillion and join thousands of other entrepreneurs and founders scheming up ideas.---------Show notes:* (3:41) Intro by Shaan to original episode* (5:22) How Brian got his story out there* (8:42) The origin story of 1-800-Got-Junk* (19:28) How Brian got the 1-800-Got-Junk number* (24:18) The vision board and getting on Oprah* (34:07) How Brian tore everything down to rebuild even better* (38:56) What Brian focuses on when hiring* (47:07) Why business went down $40M and how Brian responded* (51:58) Q1: What does Brian see as their breakthrough moment?* (53:14) Q2: How does Brian get liquidity & think about money?* (56:44) Q3: What would Brian do if he was 21 again?* (57:58) Getting in touch with BrianSam's commentary:* (1:02) Sam's intro commentary* (4:42) Sam commentary 2* (10:41) Sam commentary 3* (12:46) Sam commentary 4* (14:45) Sam commentary 5* (15:23) Sam commentary 6* (20:45) Sam commentary 7* (31:16) Sam commentary 8* (39:46) Sam commentary 9* (41:33) Sam commentary 10* (54:44) Sam commentary 11* (59:33) Sam final commentary

Brian Scudamore, an entrepreneur who built a multimillion-dollar business empire from junk, talks about his journey of building a service-based business empire and the challenges he faced. He shares strategies for getting your first customers, building a successful international franchise, and the importance of hiring for cultural fit. He also discusses recovering from the subprime crisis and his plans for reaching a billion dollars in revenue by 2020.

Brian Scudamore, founder of 1-800-GOT-JUNK, discusses the power of systems and processes in business, including their impact on scaling, franchise partnerships, and customer experiences. They also explore letting go and trusting capable teams, simplifying the hiring process, and the importance of values, vision, and people in building a successful franchise business.

Brian Scudamore, the founder and CEO of O2E Brands, shares his inspiring entrepreneurial journey from a McDonald's drive-through to building 1-800-GOT-JUNK? and more. He emphasizes his unique 'painted picture' vision process that aligns teams around shared goals. Scudamore discusses the impact of a people-first culture on business growth, showcasing how nurturing employees leads to better customer service. He also explores the challenges and triumphs of integrating multiple brands while maintaining independence, along with practical leadership habits that drive success.

Brian Scudamore, CEO of O2E Brands, shares how to build a business and live a fulfilling life. They discuss employee growth, challenges of the pandemic, friendship with Shaq, simplified interviewing, mistakes as lessons, CEO opinions, and starting a business without a specific idea.

Brian Scudamore, a pioneer in the professional junk removal industry with 1-800-GOT-JUNK?, shares his entrepreneurial journey. He emphasizes the importance of confronting fears and leveraging support from mentors. Scudamore illustrates that you don’t have to come up with original ideas; being a champion of existing concepts is key. He also discusses the appeal of franchising as a quicker path to success, encouraging those interested in business to explore various entrepreneurial routes.