Episode 40: On this episode of Pursuit of Profit Cliff and Justin speak with Brain Scudamore, founder and CEO of 1800-Got-Junk. We talk about how a $700 investment turned into a $700M/year empire, why Brian fired his entire staff and started over after 5 years of business, how he uses the 4H process to select franchise partners and a guarantee that makes WOW 1 Day Painting a low risk investment. Take a listen...

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Timestamps:

02:10 - McDonald's parking lot intro story

06:45 - Why overcapitalizing is a problem when starting a business

11:23 - Everything is a team sport in business

19:24 - Why Brian fired all of his employees

21:20 - Beer & BBQ test

23:54 - Fred DeLuca

33:15 - How he responds to private equity

36:20 - Franchise fee guarantee

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Links:

🌐 Website - Brian Scudamore

🌐 Website - 1800-Got-Junk?

Connect with Cliff and Justin:

🌐 Website - https://franocity.com/

📷 Instagram -   /franocity

👍 Facebook -   /franocity

💼 LinkedIn -  /cliffnonnenmacher

💼 LinkedIn -   /justinguevara

* Consult with Cliff and Justin @ Franocity

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Welcome to "Pursuit of Profit," the raw and unfiltered podcast where Cliff & Justin pull no punches to guide aspiring entrepreneurs, business owners, and franchisees on their journey to create wealth, financial abundance, and ultimate personal growth. If you're seeking sugar-coated advice and constant reassurance, this podcast may not be for you. But if you crave unapologetic honesty and a dose of tough love, then you've come to the right place.