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Should I buy that Franchise? 5 Ways to Spot a Great Deal

At 19 years old, I started a business with next to nothing. I drained my bank account of my entire life savings (a whopping $700!), bought…

Oct 23, 2019

Should I buy that Franchise? 5 Ways to Spot a Great Deal

Oct 23, 2019

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Breaking the Rules at Work Will Make You More Productive and Successful

I’ve never really followed the rules. In high school, my parents told me not to cut class so naturally, I skipped every chance I got. When…

Dec 4, 2018

Breaking the Rules at Work Will Make You More Productive and Successful

Dec 4, 2018

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Elon Musk Loves to Lose. Here’s Why That’s Awesome

Yep, I said it: Elon Musk is constantly losing. Back in ’99, he was ousted from his own company because his investors had zero faith that…

May 10, 2018

Elon Musk Loves to Lose. Here’s Why That’s Awesome

May 10, 2018

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Unicorns Have All The Fun. Here’s How to Become One in Your Industry

For as long as I can remember, I’ve dreamed of building a billion-dollar company. I just never imagined it would be a junk removal company…

Mar 14, 2018

Unicorns Have All The Fun. Here’s How to Become One in Your Industry

Mar 14, 2018

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We’ve Found the Best People in Business and They All Share These 4 Traits

After 30 years in franchising, the question I’m asked most often is this: how do you find the right people to partner with your business?

Jan 31, 2018

We’ve Found the Best People in Business and They All Share These 4 Traits

Jan 31, 2018

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How to Be an Exceptional Leader: A White Paper

ARE YOU PREPARED TO LEAD A TEAM?

Nov 24, 2017

How to Be an Exceptional Leader: A White Paper

Nov 24, 2017

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7 Ways to Get Motivated at Work if You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feeling

Five years into 1–800-GOT-JUNK?, I almost walked away. We had plenty of business but we’d hit a plateau and I lost my enthusiasm to keep…

Nov 17, 2017

7 Ways to Get Motivated at Work if You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feeling

Nov 17, 2017

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How Franchising Gave These Veterans Success After Service

If there’s one thing I’ve learned after 30 years in business, it’s this: entrepreneurship isn’t for everyone. Running a franchise is an…

Nov 10, 2017

How Franchising Gave These Veterans Success After Service

Nov 10, 2017

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What Almost Losing My Business Taught Me About Leadership

In 2008, 1–800-GOT-JUNK? seemed like an invincible growth machine. We’d opened 312 successful franchises across North America in ten years…

Oct 19, 2017

What Almost Losing My Business Taught Me About Leadership

Oct 19, 2017

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21 Motivational Quotes for the Best Monday Ever

When everything is always “go go go”, it’s easy to lose motivation. That’s why we’ve plastered the walls of our head office with the wisdom…

Oct 2, 2017

21 Motivational Quotes for the Best Monday Ever

Oct 2, 2017

BrianScudamore

BrianScudamore

1.98K Followers

Founder and CEO of O2E Brands, including home-service companies like 1-800-GOT-JUNK?. DM me on Instagram @BrianScudamore

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