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Brian Scudamore started 1-800-GOT-JUNK? with one truck at the age of 18. Today, after years of hyper-growth, the company has over 250 locations in Canada, the United States and Australia. Its success is well documented: it’s been profiled in over 5,000 articles including The New York Times, Fortune Magazine, Business Week and The Wall Street Journal; it’s become an MBA case study at Harvard; and Brian himself has appeared on Oprah). Brian was named Entrepreneur of the Year by the International Franchise Association, as well as to the Globe and Mail’s Top 40 Under 40; 1-800-GOT-JUNK?, meanwhile, was named the country’s second best workplace by Canadian Business magazine.
A strong believer in personal and professional development, Brian was inducted into the Young Presidents’ Organization (YPO) in 2004, and served as a board member for the Young Entrepreneurs’ Organization (YEO). He is a graduate of MIT’s Birthing of Giants program and has also participated in The Young President’s Organization’s executive education program at Harvard University. Brian also contributes a monthly column to PROFIT Magazine.
Interview with Brian Scudamore
Business & Buzz Generating Secrets With The Founder Of 1-800-GOT-JUNK Brian Scudamore
Audio Only Player: Click here to download the audio file. Is junk sexy? Even if you don’t like getting your hands dirty, you have to respect the incredible growth and smarts of 1-800-GOT-JUNK and in this episode I sit down with Brian Scudamore to discuss his rise to the top, tips on generating buzz for your business and advice for entrepreneurs like you and me. Here is a bit about Brian: Brian Scudamore started 1-800-GOT-JUNK? with one truck at the age of 18. Today, after years of hyper-growth, the company has over 250 locations in Canada, the United States and Australia. Its success is well documented: it’s been profiled in over 5,000 articles including The New York Times, Fortune Magazine, Business Week and The Wall Street Journal; it’s become an MBA case study at Harvard; and Brian himself has appeared on Oprah). Brian was named Entrepreneur of the Year by the International Franchise Association, as well as to the Globe and Mail’s Top 40 Under 40; 1-800-GOT-JUNK?, meanwhile, was named the country’s second best workplace by Canadian Business magazine. What stuck out to me (and probably you too) is the 5,000 articles and media appearances. What made a company based on hauling junk so interesting to the media? Also, if he could do it, couldn’t all of us? Enjoy the interview! Quick Reminder: Tickets for St. Louis RISE Lunch on May 5th are now officially on sale (and well sell out in a hurry). You can nab yours here. This episode… Read More
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