What happens to the things we love–and leave behind
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New research reveals what people really want to happen to inherited belongings — and what actually does.
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How to handle generational clutter: Jose Ruiz on letting go
When Jose Ruiz started documenting the emotional journey of decluttering his parents' home, his honesty went viral, touching millions. We sat down with Jose to discuss navigating generational clutter, building a supportive community, and how 1-800-GOT-JUNK? helped his family finally make space for peace and a fresh start.
The ten circles of terrifying inheritance junk
From glowing uranium glass to creepy dolls, estate cleanouts are revealing a whole new side of family history. Nick Fox asked his Millennial Inheritance community to share the most unsettling objects they’ve uncovered while clearing out a relative's house. Explore ten hilarious, baffling categories—from soul-staring portraits to genuine hazmat finds—that prove inheriting an estate is often equal parts grief, glassware, and sheer surprise.
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Holding on while letting go: Meghan Yuri Young’s fresh start
Navigating clutter after losing a loved one can feel overwhelming, but letting go is often the first step toward healing. Meghan Yuri Young shares how sorting through her late father’s belongings—with help from 1-800-GOT-JUNK?—helped her honor his memory, lighten her load, and transform her home into a place of fresh possibilities.
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.
Hack The Entrepreneur Podcast (2018): How to make things better with Brian Scudamore
How does a high school dropout turn a $700 beat-up truck into a junk removal empire? Discover the key strategies—including robust systems and a vivid vision—that took 1-800-GOT-JUNK? from a local hauling route to a global household name.
Mixergy Podcast (2014): How Brian Scudamore built the world’s largest junk removal company with $700 and a pickup truck
How does a high school dropout turn a $700 beat-up truck into a junk removal empire? Discover the key strategies—including robust systems and a vivid vision—that took 1-800-GOT-JUNK? from a local hauling route to a global household name.
Brian Scudamore returns to CBC’s Dragons’ Den for Season 21!
1-800-GOT-JUNK? Founder and CEO Brian Scudamore knows what it takes to build a business from the ground up. What started with a single $700 truck has grown into approximately 150 locations across Canada, the United States, and Australia. Now, he’s returning to CBC’s Dragons' Den for Season 21 to invest in the next generation of passionate entrepreneurs!
