BrianScudamoreShould I buy that Franchise? 5 Ways to Spot a Great DealAt 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, 2019Oct 23, 2019
BrianScudamoreinMission.orgBreaking the Rules at Work Will Make You More Productive and SuccessfulI’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, 2018Dec 4, 2018
BrianScudamoreinMission.orgElon Musk Loves to Lose. Here’s Why That’s AwesomeYep, 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, 2018May 10, 2018
BrianScudamoreUnicorns Have All The Fun. Here’s How to Become One in Your IndustryFor 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, 2018Mar 14, 2018
BrianScudamoreWe’ve Found the Best People in Business and They All Share These 4 TraitsAfter 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, 2018Jan 31, 2018
BrianScudamoreHow to Be an Exceptional Leader: A White PaperARE YOU PREPARED TO LEAD A TEAM?Nov 24, 2017Nov 24, 2017
BrianScudamore7 Ways to Get Motivated at Work if You’ve Lost That Lovin’ FeelingFive 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, 20171Nov 17, 20171
BrianScudamoreHow Franchising Gave These Veterans Success After ServiceIf 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, 2017Nov 10, 2017
BrianScudamoreWhat Almost Losing My Business Taught Me About LeadershipIn 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, 2017Oct 19, 2017
BrianScudamore21 Motivational Quotes for the Best Monday EverWhen 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, 2017Oct 2, 2017