Best Brian Scudamore Podcasts (2024)

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From Corporate America to Franchise Success: John Paquette's Journey with Wow One Day Painting 27:02

18m ago27:02

27:02

Welcome to another episode of The Perfect Franchise Podcast, where hosts Khris Simonich and Andrea Floyd speak with the franchise industry's top performers. In this episode, they chat with John Paquette, a franchisee of Wow One Day Painting. John shares his inspiring journey from a 30-year corporate career to owning a successful franchise. Episode …

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Unlocking Business Success with Steve Thompson | FocalPoint International 30:21

5d ago30:21

30:21

Welcome to another episode of The Perfect Franchise podcast! Today, we are thrilled to host Steve Thompson, CEO of FocalPoint International. Steve brings a wealth of knowledge and passion for helping businesses achieve their highest potential. Episode Highlights: The origins and growth of FocalPoint The role of systems and processes in franchising …

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TPF Expert Insights Series #2: Pull back the curtains on TPF consulting 27:05

12d ago27:05

27:05

Welcome to another episode of The Perfect Franchise podcast! In this episode, we continue our TPF Expert Insights series with two special guests: David Floyd and Paul Simmons. Join hosts Kris Simonich and Andrea Floyd as they delve into the world of franchising with these industry experts. Episode Highlights: David Floyd's journey from corporate Am…

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Behind the Buzz: Andy Fuller on Mosquito Hunters | The Perfect Franchise Podcast 28:41

21d ago28:41

28:41

In this episode of The Perfect Franchise podcast, hosts Khris Simonich and Andrea Floyd sit down with Andy Fuller, Chief Hunter of Mosquito Hunters and Humbug Holiday Lighting. Andy shares his journey from corporate America to becoming a successful entrepreneur in pest control and holiday lighting. 🎬 Episode Highlights: Career Shift: Andy's transit…

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TPF Expert Insights Series #1: Biggest Franchise Misconceptions 22:42

28d ago22:42

22:42

Join Mark Schnurman, founder of The Perfect Franchise, and Brandon Wilson, TPF coach, as they share their expertise on franchising and offer a behind-the-scenes look at how TPF supports its clients. Discover the key strategies and processes that make franchising a viable path to business ownership. 🎬 Episode Highlights: Understanding Franchising: M…

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Franchise Expansion Insights from Brian Scudamore & Adam Winnett | The Perfect Franchise Podcast 28:58

1M ago28:58

28:58

Join Brian Scudamore, founder of O2E Brands, and Adam Winnett of WOW 1 DAY PAINTING for a detailed discussion on the strategies that propel franchise success. Explore their journey of innovation and customer-focused approaches in the competitive franchising landscape. 🎬 Episode Highlights: Building a Franchise Empire: Insights from Brian Scudamore …

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Julia Berman discusses the growth of Toastique: healthy food on the go. 22:45

2M ago22:45

22:45

Join Kris Simonich and Andrea Floyd on the Perfect Franchise Podcast to host Julia Berman of Toastique. Explore the journey of how Toastique, a gourmet toast and juice bar, was inspired by founder Brianna Keefe's passion for health and quick, nutritious meals. Learn about their offerings, which include vibrant smoothies, cold-pressed juices and a v…

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Mona Janes discusses smart strategies for franchise financing. 27:04

2M ago27:04

27:04

Join Kris Simonich and Andrea Floyd as they discuss franchise financing with Mona Janes, an experienced franchise financing coordinator. In this episode, Mona discusses the different financing options available to franchisees and offers expert advice on managing business loans and investments. What you'll learn: A breakdown of financing strategies …

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Legal Perspectives on Franchise Success with Attorney Kit Higgs. 20:53

2M ago20:53

20:53

Join Kris Simonich and Andrea Floyd as they explore franchise law with Kit Higgs, an expert who focuses exclusively on franchising. This episode goes into the relationship of a franchise attorney and discusses how Kit's experience offers valuable insights into both sides of the franchise relationship. What you'll learn: The importance of hiring a f…

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Scott Sutton's Vision for Empower Brands 25:45

3M ago25:45

25:45

Join Kris Simonich and Andrea Floyd as they explore the franchising world with Scott Sutton, Empower Brands CEO. With over three decades of experience in diverse industries like fast food and petroleum, Scott shares a rich perspective on franchising. This episode dives into his journey from a marketing intern to Chief Development Officer and his in…

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Flawless Success: Chris Stoness on Building a Window Cleaning Empire. 27:55

3M ago27:55

27:55

Join Kris and Andrea as they get into the amazing story of Chris Stoness, founder of Sparkle Squad and Elite Window Cleaning. From his beginnings in the music industry to revolutionizing window cleaning through entrepreneurship, Chris shares his journey of transformation and success. Learn about his innovative approach to window cleaning that is ch…

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How Did Tom Wood Build a Leading Home Improvement Franchise? 27:43

3M ago27:43

27:43

Join Kris Simonich and Andrea Floyd on "The Perfect Franchise" as they host Tom Wood, President of Floor Coverings International. Get inside Tom's journey from a college student looking for a summer job to becoming a leader in the home improvement industry. Discover how Tom took early opportunities in paint franchising to lead a successful floor co…

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Eric Martin's Guide to Home Service Franchises 30:59

4M ago30:59

30:59

Eric Martin of Happiness Brands shares on the Perfect Franchise Podcast his plan for succeeding in the home services industry. Discover how Happiness Brands provides franchisees with a solid support system and insights into the growing demand for home services. Eric's experience gives a route map for entrepreneurs looking to make their own footprin…

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"Unlocking Business Savings with Michael Nicholas of P3 Cost Analysts." 21:44

4M ago21:44

21:44

Join Michael Nicholas of P3 Cost Analysts on the Perfect Franchise podcast as he reveals how businesses across the country are uncovering hidden savings. Learn how P3's experts go into complex billing areas like telecommunications and shipping to reduce unnecessary costs, all on a shared savings basis. Michael also talks about the crucial role of P…

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The power of the Garage Force in the open: Mike and Todd's entrepreneurial drive. 33:38

4M ago33:38

33:38

Join the Perfect Franchise Podcast for an insightful conversation with Mike Peterson and Todd Miller of Garage Force. They go into Mike's transition from marketing to the garage flooring business and how he turned Garage Force into a successful franchise. Todd shares his growth from construction to managing multiple Garage Force territories, highli…

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Turning Points: Bill Stark's Franchise Journey. 22:03

4M ago22:03

22:03

Bill Stark tells us about his journey into franchising, from an unexpected career turn to becoming a consultant, helping others navigate the world of franchising. His story highlights the importance of due diligence, trusting your instincts and making informed decisions based on extensive validation. Bill's insights offer valuable lessons for anyon…

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Franchise Fit: Finding Your Perfect Match with Mark Schnurman 24:27

5M ago24:27

24:27

Mark Schnurman, founder of the Perfect Franchise, joins Kris and Andrea to share his insights on how to connect entrepreneurs with the right franchise opportunities. Discover Mark's approach to master the world of franchising, making sure clients and brands are aligned for success for each other. Learn the importance of due diligence and the suppor…

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From Corporate Ladder to Franchise Success: Andrea Floyd's Journey 29:57

5M ago29:57

29:57

For the first episode of TPF, Andrea Floyd shares her transition from climbing the corporate ladder to finding success and satisfaction in the franchise environment. Find out how Andrea and her husband made the decision to start their own company, the challenges they faced, and the valuable lessons they learned along the way. Whether you're thinkin…

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Shamus & Campbell's Story: You Never Know Until You Ask 34:35

8M ago34:35

34:35

For the first time, Brian hosts founders from outside O2E Brands. Shamus Madan and Campbell Baron aren’t your everyday entrepreneurs. From cold calling Mark Cuban to building multiple businesses, these two are fearless when it comes to taking chances and learning fast… all as teenagers!

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Marc's Story: Pool Day, Interrupted 18:15

2+ y ago18:15

18:15

How does an interrupted pool day lead to owning a WOW 1 DAY PAINTING business? It was the moment Marc Sieber realized he and his wife needed to make their dream of business ownership a reality - and this is his story.

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Kim's Story: The Corporate Misfit 18:34

2+ y ago18:34

18:34

After a particularly frustrating day at work, Kim Rood decided enough was enough - and found a home and a purpose at WOW 1 DAY PAINTING. Seven years later his pioneering mindset is paying dividends - and his life is forever changed. This is Kim’s story.

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Myles' Story: King of Windows… and Master of Light 16:17

2+ y ago16:17

16:17

Myles Reville had his entire career as a ‘corporate bigwig’ planned out… until the honeymoon period wore off, and he dreamed of something more. Then fate intervened, and his route to work - plus a well-timed connection, led him to business ownership at Shack Shine.

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Paul's Story: The Very First Franchise Partner 26:49

2+ y ago26:49

26:49

You can’t tell the story of 1-800-GOT-JUNK? without telling the story of Paul Guy. Not only was he instrumental in the franchising of the business, but he was also our very first Franchise Partner. Over two decades later, he has built an empire worth over $100m. Featuring a special guest host, this is Paul’s story.…

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Bonus: The Greatest Guerilla Marketing Stunt Ever? 8:07

2+ y ago8:07

8:07

In this bonus episode, I chat with Tom Rypma, our Franchise Partner from Season 2 Episode 1, on how he managed to accomplish a near-impossible feat and how it resulted in a once-in-a-lifetime event that I will never forget. Curious as to what that feat was? You'll have to listen to the episode to find out!…

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Sami's Story: This is a Tech Company That Does Painting 17:08

3y ago17:08

17:08

In her previous life, Sami Martinez was the interior designer everyone sent their "difficult customers" to. Today, as a Franchise Partner, she's proven that she's as tough as nails as she is generous: over the years, she's fostered over 30 kids. How does she do it all? Hear her story on how she took her background in interior design and created an …

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Jon's Story: Do You Believe in Heroes? 18:37

3y ago18:37

18:37

Jon Barrows came from the franchise world, so when he discovered WOW 1 DAY PAINTING, he saw an opportunity to get in at the ground level. But from Day 1, Jon knew it was never about painting. It was about changing peoples' lives.

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Mike's Story: It Was a Gut Check 13:41

3y ago13:41

13:41

Mike Sandness was 49 years old and climbing the corporate America ladder when he asked to be packaged out. Why? Because sometimes in life, you just need to listen to your gut. Today, Mike is known for his exceptional customer reviews. What's his secret? You'll have to listen to find out!

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Zach's Story: The Golden Handcuffs 21:32

3y ago21:32

21:32

When Zach Tyler was unexpectedly let go from a cushy job, he didn't let it get him down. Instead, he decided that it was time to dive into the next chapter of his life: entrepreneurship. Learn how this former Rookie of the Year built a business that has exceeded his wildest expectations.

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Andrew and Yvonne's Story: One Happy Family, Two Happy Brands 19:06

3y ago19:06

19:06

Husband and wife duo Andrew and Yvonne De Boer partnered in life long before they decided to partner in business. Find out how they make it work, how they deal with challenges, and ultimately why they wouldn't trade it for anything.

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Alex's Story: Freedom Within a Framework 18:52

3y ago18:52

18:52

Meet Alex Blackwell, Shack Shine's 2020 Rookie of the Year. Alex credits his drive and focus on having to overcome a severe speech impediment when he was younger. Decades later, he's proven to himself (and others!) that nothing can stop you from living your dreams. Learn why he got into franchising, and how he plans to leave a legacy for his childr…

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Tom's Story: We're Creating Millionaires 22:24

3y ago22:24

22:24

Tom Rypma was one of the first Franchise Partners to join 1-800-GOT-JUNK?; today, he is one of the most successful owners in the history of the brand. Here's his franchise story (plus how he crossed paths with his hero Wayne Gretzky!)

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In Search of Narrative Violations, with Bedrock Capital GP Geoff Lewis | Episode 58 42:04

3y ago42:04

42:04

This week on the program, a conversation with Bedrock Capital Founder Geoff Lewis. Bedrock makes investments in search of narrative violations and boasts a portfolio including Lyft, Wish, The Athletic, Canva and Clearco to name a few. In this episode, we discuss what are narrative violations, bitcoin being the world's first financial religion and w…

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Don Wildman: Adventure Guy 25:28

3y ago25:28

25:28

Our guest is Don Wildman, the host of many popular shows on the Travel Channel, he is the current host and narrator of Mysteries at the Museum, Beyond the Unknown, Dark Tales with Don Wildman, and Buried Worlds with Don Wildman on the Travel Channel. Given how successful Don Wildman is, it might surprise you to learn that a while ago he woke up eve…

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Shipping Software To Solve The Metabolic Health Crisis, with Levels Co-Founder/CEO Sam Corcos | Episode 57 52:10

3y ago52:10

52:10

This week on the program, a conversation with Levels Co-Founder/CEO Sam Corcos. Levels is a prominent startup on a mission to solve the metabolic health crisis. In this episode, we discuss navigating co-founder dynamics, shipping software and talking to customers, and why Levels has been dedicated to remote work, even pre-pandemic. This conversatio…

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Getting Close to Product-Market Fit, with Soapbox Founder/CEO Brennan ‍McEachran | Episode 56 37:03

3y ago37:03

37:03

This week on the program, a conversation with Soapbox Founder/CEO Brennan ‍McEachran. Soapbox helps managers have better one-on-ones, team meetings and discussions. In this episode, we discuss raising venture investment too early, how to get closer to product-market fit, and the unique challenges of scaling a startup in Canada. This conversation wa…

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Banking VS Food Delivery with SkipTheDishes & Neo Financial Co-Founder Jeff Adamson | Episode 55 39:56

3+ y ago39:56

39:56

This week on the program, a conversation with Jeff Adamson, the Co-Founder of SkipTheDishes and Neo Financial. Skip is a popular Canadian food delivery startup acquired by Just Eat in 2016 for over 200 million dollars. Neo Financial is a challenger bank that has raised over 50 million dollars based in Calgary, Alberta. In this episode, we discuss J…

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The Business of Junk, with 1800 Got Junk Founder/CEO Brian Scudamore | Episode 54 37:33

3+ y ago37:33

37:33

This week on the program, a conversation with O2E Brands Founder/CEO Brian Scudamore. O2E is a collection of brands including 1800 Got Junk, Wow 1 Day Painting and Shack Shine, which together are worth over half a billion dollars. In this episode, we discuss Brian's decision to drop out of school to become a junkman, working on NOT in your business…

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The King of Kombucha, with GT's Living Foods Founder/CEO GT Dave | Episode 53 52:25

3+ y ago52:25

52:25

This week on the program, a conversation with GT's Living Foods Founder and CEO GT Dave. GT is the king of Kombucha. Having introduced the drink to U.S consumers in the late 90s, his company currently controls over 40% of the U.S Kombucha market. Furthermore, GT is primarily credited with the popularization of the drink in North America. In this ep…

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Hard Tech Startups 101, with Creator & Investor Jack Kirckman (NASJAQ) | Episode 52 35:10

3+ y ago35:10

35:10

This week on the program, a conversation with Creator and Investor Jack Kirchman AKA NASJAQ. Jack is a creator and angel investor who has amassed an audience of over 800k on TikTok, known for his informative yet engaging videos covering all things hard tech startups. In this episode, we discuss how Jack got his start as a creator, why focus exclusi…

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Value-Add Venture, with Homebrew Co-Founder Hunter Walk | Episode 51 29:14

3+ y ago29:14

29:14

This week on the program, a conversation with Homebrew Co-Founder and Partner Hunter Walk. Homebrew is a San Francisco-based venture firm that boasts a portfolio, including Chime, Anchor, Cruise, Cheddar, and the only Stir. In this episode, we discuss the inception of Homebrew, navigating hype cycles as a venture investor and why Hunter believes fo…

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Bringing Design Online, with Figma Co-Founder/CEO Dylan Field | Episode 50 39:21

3+ y ago39:21

39:21

This week on the program, a conversation with Figma Co-Founder and CEO Dylan Field. Figma is a collaborative design tool trusted by companies like Slack, Twitter, Dropbox, Square, and the New York Times. In this episode, we discuss Dylan's experience dropping out of University and becoming a Theil Fellow, raising 4 million dollars at 19 to start Fi…

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The Future of Consumer Social, with Cocoon Co-Founder/CEO Sachin Monga | Episode 49 33:30

3+ y ago33:30

33:30

This week on the program, a conversation with Cocoon Co-Founder and CEO Sachin Monga. Cocoon is a messaging app for sharing daily life with your closest groups. In this episode, we discuss Sachin's learnings at Facebook, building a consumer social app in 2021, and what are Sachin's plans as it pertains to the the future of Cocoon. This conversation…

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Robot Influencers, with Brud Co-Founder/CEO Trevor McFedries | Episode 48 47:10

3+ y ago47:10

47:10

This week on the program, a conversation with Brud Co-Founder and CEO Trevor McFedries. Trevor was an artist in his past life who went on to Co-Found Brud, a transmedia studio that creates digital character-driven story worlds. The startup rose to prominence alongside one of its characters, a robot influencer named Lil Miquela. Miquela has nearly 3…

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2021 Predictions, with Senior TechCrunch Writer Anthony Ha | Episode 46 48:08

3+ y ago48:08

48:08

This week on the program, a conversation with Senior Tech Crunch Writer Anthony Ha! Anthony covers a wide range of topics at TechCrunch, including media and advertising. As a result, in this episode, we discussed media/tech trends in 2020, and we attempt to predict the future as it pertains to media/tech in 2021. This conversation was recorded on J…

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Zero to 1 Billion Views, with Jubilee Media Founder/CEO Jason Y. Lee | Episode 45 37:22

3+ y ago37:22

37:22

This week on the program, a conversation with the Founder and CEO of Jubilee Media, Jason Y. Lee. Jubilee is a digital media company creating thought-provoking content primarily for their YouTube Channel, which has amassed over 5 million subscribers and over 1.1 billion views. In this episode, we discuss Jason's entry point into the world of media,…

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The Social Dilemma, with former Pinterest President Turned Moment CEO Tim Kendall | Episode 44 37:11

3+ y ago37:11

37:11

This week on the program, a conversation with Moment CEO Tim Kendall. Tim is a silicon valley veteran who, in 2006, joined Facebook as their Director Of Monetization, eventually leaving Facebook to become the President of Pinterest in 2015. However, you may also recognize Tim from his appearance in the hit Netflix Documentary, The Social Dilemma. I…

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23 y/o Serial Entrepreneur, with Trufan Co-Founder/CEO Swish Goswami | Episode 43 36:24

3+ y ago36:24

36:24

This week on the program, a conversation with Trufan Co-Founder/CEO Swish Goswami. Trufan is a social intelligence platform, and Swish is a 23-year-old tech entrepreneur who started the company with fellow builder Aanikh Kler. In this episode, we discuss Swish's origin story, burnout while building a company, what Swish's professional ambitions are…

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Creators As Businesses, with Stir Co-Founder/CEO Joe Albanese | Episode 42 37:01

3+ y ago37:01

37:01

This week on the program, a conversation with Stir Co-Founder/CEO Joe Albanese. Stir is a startup aimed at building tools for creators and their collaborators and empowers them to run great businesses. The company has raised around 4m in seed funding to date from notable investors, including YouTube Luminaries Casey Neistat and Mythical Media, in a…

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The Future Of Work, with Remote First Capital Founder Andreas Klinger | Episode 41 36:44

3+ y ago36:44

36:44

Today on the show, a conversation with Remote First Capital Founder Andreas Klinger. Andreas is a VC investing in the future of work but was introduced to the world of Silicon Valley as the CTO of Product Hunt, where from 2014 - 2018, he helped the company scale from a handful of beta testers to millions of users, which ultimately resulted in a sal…

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Brian Scudamore: The High School Drop Out Who Founded The 1-800-GOT-JUNK? Empire. 29:20

3+ y ago29:20

29:20

Back in 1989, Brian Scudamore, a highschool dropout, bought a $700 pickup truck and started a junk hauling business that he hoped would pay for his college tuition. Today, Brian's 1-800-GOT-JUNK? has revolutionized the junk hauling business in North America. In this episode, Brian and I discuss his early years as an entrepreneur, what he's learned …

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