From Junk Removal to Franchise Empire: Inside the Mind of the Founder of 1-800-Got-Junk

Welcome to the Franchise Founders Podcast. We are on a mission to help aspiring entrepreneurs just like you take action through franchise ownership allowing you to obtain more financial freedom, time with family, and ultimately, a business that can run on its own without you.Dan Claps has co-founded several franchise development firms and currently runs Franchise Playbook. Christian Dadulak is a successful Franchise Consultant and runs his independent Franchise Consulting business, The Franchise Guys. When Brian Scudamore, founder and CEO of  1-800-GOT-JUNK? started his business in 1989, it wasn’t because he had a passion for junk  removal. It was because he saw an opportunity to disrupt an industry. Since then he’s built a  network of franchises using a tried-and-true playbook for success, based on over 30 years of business experience and a proven recipe.From there, he formed O2E Brands: a franchise conglomerate that takes ordinary home services and turns them into exceptional experiences: it’s “O” to “E”. Their brands 1-800-GOT-JUNK?, WOW 1 DAY PAINTING, and Shack Shine are known for building the most innovative, customer-centric experience in the market.Tune in to this episode to learn more about how Brian disrupted an entire industry, scaling from one truck to a business & franchise empire. Franchise Founders is a huge supporter of the International Franchise Association (IFA). If you are a fan of franchising and have an interest in joining the franchise community, the IFA is a great place to start! Learn more here: https://www.franchise.org/about-us