How Brian Scudamore Made $700 into $700M

Nov 4, 2025
33 mins

Episode Description

Brian Scudamore, the founder of 1-800-GOT-JUNK?, has had a long and winding  entrepreneurial road. From starting with $700 and an old pickup truck, to building a $700 million junk removal empire, to starring on Canada’s “Dragon Den”, there aren’t many challenges he hasn’t faced. In this episode, host Mike Michalowicz, bestselling author of ‘Profit First’ and ’The Money Habit,’ talks with Brian about the origins of his company, his personal growth through the ups and downs of running a business, and his philosophy of making meaning, not just money, through impactful leadership and fostering a positive company culture.

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