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Catch 1‑800‑GOT‑JUNK? in the media. Explore TV show appearances, podcasts, and interviews with founder Brian Scudamore.

Elevate podcast (2025): 1-800-GOT-JUNK? founder Brian Scudamore on mistakes every entrepreneur should make
Brian Scudamore, on the Elevate Podcast with host Robert Glazer, opens up about his 36-year journey building 1-800-GOT-JUNK?. Brian shares 5 key mistakes every entrepreneur should make.

Chatter That Matters podcast (2026): Brian Scudamore on the importance of being willing to fail
When Brian Scudamore and Tony Chapman spoke on the Chatter That Matters podcast, they unpacked what it really takes to turn a $700 pickup truck into a $700M global brand. In this article, Brian shares his personal journey of embracing a "WTF" (Willing to Fail) attitude, building a customer-first culture, securing the 1-800-GOT-JUNK? phone number, and making space for possibility.

Advice Line podcast (2024): Brian Scudamore of 1-800-GOT-JUNK? shares his best business advice
In a special episode of NPR’s Advice Line on How I Built This Lab, founder and CEO Brian Scudamore joins host Guy Raz to answer real questions from growing entrepreneurs. From narrowing your focus to telling an authentic founder story, Brian shares the hard-earned lessons that built 1-800-GOT-JUNK? into a global $600 million brand as of 2026.

How I Built This podcast (2017): How Brian Scudamore built 1-800-GOT-JUNK?
Discover how an 18-year-old high school dropout turned a $700 pickup truck into the world’s largest junk removal service. In this feature based on NPR’s How I Built This podcast, founder Brian Scudamore shares how customer relief, relentless vision, and an iconic phone number built a global brand across Canada, the United States, and Australia.




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