Founders Stories

For the first time, Brian hosts founders from outside O2E Brands. Shamus Madan and Campbell Baron aren’t your everyday entrepreneurs. From cold calling Mark Cuban to building multiple businesses, these two are fearless when it comes to taking chances and learning fast… all as teenagers!

How does an interrupted pool day lead to owning a WOW 1 DAY PAINTING business? It was the moment Marc Sieber realized he and his wife needed to make their dream of business ownership a reality - and this is his story.

After a particularly frustrating day at work, Kim Rood decided enough was enough - and found a home and a purpose at WOW 1 DAY PAINTING. Seven years later his pioneering mindset is paying dividends - and his life is forever changed. This is Kim’s story.

Myles Reville had his entire career as a ‘corporate bigwig’ planned out… until the honeymoon period wore off, and he dreamed of something more. Then fate intervened, and his route to work - plus a well-timed connection, led him to business ownership at Shack Shine.

You can’t tell the story of 1-800-GOT-JUNK? without telling the story of Paul Guy. Not only was he instrumental in the franchising of the business, but he was also our very first Franchise Partner. Over two decades later, he has built an empire worth over $100m. Featuring a special guest host, this is Paul’s story.

In this bonus episode, I chat with Tom Rypma, our Franchise Partner from Season 2 Episode 1, on how he managed to accomplish a near-impossible feat and how it resulted in a once-in-a-lifetime event that I will never forget. Curious as to what that feat was? You'll have to listen to the episode to find out!

In its history, the Golden Gate bridge has only been closed three times: the first for its opening, the second for the filming of Batman, and the third...for our franchise partner from episode 1, Tom Rypma. In this bonus episode, I chat with Tom on how he managed to accomplish this near-impossible feat and how it resulted in a once-in-a-lifetime event that I will never forget.

In her previous life, Sami Martinez was the interior designer everyone sent their "difficult customers" to. Today, as a Franchise Partner, she's proven that she's as tough as nails as she is generous: over the years, she's fostered over 30 kids. How does she do it all? Hear her story on how she took her background in interior design and created an amazing value-add for her customers.

Jon Barrows came from the franchise world, so when he discovered WOW 1 DAY PAINTING, he saw an opportunity to get in at the ground level. But from Day 1, Jon knew it was never about painting. It was about changing peoples' lives.

Mike Sandness was 49 years old and climbing the corporate America ladder when he asked to be packaged out. Why? Because sometimes in life, you just need to listen to your gut. Today, Mike is known for his exceptional customer reviews. What's his secret? You'll have to listen to find out!