Brian Scudamore is founder and CEO of O2E Brands, the parent company of 1-800-GOT-JUNK?, WOW 1 DAY PAINTING, You Move Me, and Shack Shine.
Whether we like it or not, our parents play a big role in shaping who we are. They influence everything from our appearance and personality to our interests and opportunities. How we’re raised can have a significant impact on our future selves: People who had controlling parents tend to be unhappier later in life, while those withDon’t get me wrong, my dad has always supported my hopes and dreams. But he struggled to hide his disappointment at some of my choices .
I hear you: A junk removal company isn’t the most out-of-this-world business idea. But it’s not aboutwe do it. From the beginning, I wanted to build a brand that was the opposite of what people expected from the industry. I envisioned us becoming the FedEx of junk removal, with streamlined service and shiny trucks and unparalleled professionalism. The industry was lacking a clear front-runner, so I sought out to create one.