1-800-GOT-JUNK? Founder & CEO, Brian Scudamore, On How Junk Made Millions Through Franchising

Brian Scudamore is the founder of 1-800-GOT-JUNK and O2E Brands. Brian shares the story behind how he went from hauling junk in his $700 truck to owning and operating a $600 million company. He opens up about his non-traditional path to business, why he believes in learning-as-you-go, and the real story behind why he fired his entire team and restarted from scratch.  Brian shares his simple ‘beer-and-barbecue’ litmus test for hiring, and how that differs when it comes to taking on a new franchise partner. He breaks down what he looks for when he wants to invest in a new vertical and why he values the Net Promoter Score (a market research metric) above all else. We also talk about his unique perspective on what it means to be wealthy and his go-to strategy for avoiding burnout as a serial entrepreneur.    IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT: What inspired Brian’s entrepreneurial spirit  Brian’s mission and vision behind franchising 1-800-GOT-JUNK  The most common problem that he sees business owners struggling with  Key factors in Brian’s decision-making process for investing in a new company  The connection between your health, happiness, and success of your business    RESOURCES The E-Myth Revisited: Why Most Small Businesses Don't Work and What to Do About It by Michael E. Gerber   The Ultimate Question: Driving Good Profits and True Growth by Fred Reichheld   Buy your ticket for the next Wealth & Business Summit on November 9-11 in Scottsdale, AZ. Early bird pricing is available now!   CONNECT WITH BRIAN Follow Brian: @brianscudamore  Connect with Brian on LinkedIn: Brian Scudamore  Visit Brian’s website: brianscudamore.com  Check out Brian’s new book: Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices