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Become an Entrepreneurial Success by Having Passion, Vision, and Faith In People with Brian Scudamore

Brian Scudamore is the Founder & CEO of four franchise companies; an entrepreneur recognized for his passion, vision, and faith in people. He started his first business, 1-800-GOT-JUNK? at the age of 19. He went on to revolutionize that industry. But he didn’t stop there. In 2010 came WOW 1 DAY PAINTING, in 2013, You Move Me, and in 2015, Shack Shine all under the O2E Brands banner.

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Resources Mentioned:

  • Your Big Idea: Successful Entrepreneurs have One Big Idea. Follow JLD’s FREE training & you’ll discover Your Big Idea in less than an hour!
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  • Shack Shine – another business of Brian
  • Erik Church – President and COO of Brian’s O to E Brands
  • Flipboard – Brian’s Small Business Resource
  • E-Myth by Michael Gerber – Brian’s Best Business Book

3 Key Points:

  1. It’s all about people
  2. If it’s to be, it’s up to me
  3. Never compromise the quality of people you bring into your organization

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 Time Stamped Show Notes

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  • [00:38] – John introduces Brian
  • [01:12] – Brian shares his personal life
  • [01:22] – Shack Shine
  • [01:59] – How Brian’s businesses generate revenue
  • [03:01] – Worst Entrepreneur Moment –  I haven’t picked the right people
  • [04:23] – Finding the right people and treating them right is what this is all about
  • [05:03] – Hiring and firing process
  • [06:46] – Slow to hire; Quick to fire
  • [08:13] – Entrepreneur AH-HA Moment – I created a manifesto –a painted picture
  • [11:14] – If it’s to be, it’s up to me
  • [11:50] – Know where you’re going; don’t just think about how to get there.
  • [12:45] – Brian’s biggest weakness as an entrepreneur – Execution
  • [13:31] – Erik Church
  • [14:43] – Brian’s biggest strength as an entrepreneur –The ability to tell stories
  • [15:52] – One thing that has Brian most fired up today – Entrepreneurship
  •  [19:22] – The Lightning Round
    • What was holding you back from becoming an entrepreneur? –Nothing
    • What is the best advice you have ever received? – Never compromise the quality of people you bring into your organization
    • What is a personal habit that contributes to your success? – Time management
    • Can you share an internet resource, like Evernote, with Fire Nation? – Flipboard
    • If you can recommend a book for our listeners what would it be? – E-Myth by Michael Gerber

Killer Resources!

1) The Common Path to Uncommon Success: JLD’s 1st traditionally published book! Over 3000 interviews with the world’s most successful Entrepreneurs compiled into a 17-step roadmap to financial freedom and fulfillment!

2) Free Podcast Course: Learn from JLD how to create and launch your podcast!

3) Podcasters’ Paradise: The #1 podcasting community in the world!

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