Serial entrepreneur, Dragons’ Den investor, and author Brian Scudamore has always taken the road less travelled. At just 19 years old, he pioneered the industry of professional junk removal with 1-800-GOT-JUNK?, turning a chore people avoid into an exceptional customer service experience. Then he scaled that success into two more home-service brands, WOW 1 DAY PAINTING and Shack Shine, under the O2E Brands banner.
Brian learned the ins and outs of business by running his own, and believes that anyone with a fire in their gut and a vision for doing something incredible can do the same. His philosophy, WTF (Willing To Fail), stems from his belief in the power of dreaming big, taking risks, and learning from mistakes. Through franchising, he’s giving thousands of aspiring entrepreneurs the chance to BYOB (Build Your Own Business, Be Your Own Boss), and live their dream of business ownership.
Brian's accolades include Fortune Small Business’ Best Bosses Award, the International Franchise Association’s Entrepreneur of the Year, and the Globe & Mail’s Top 40 under 40. His umbrella company, O2E Brands, also holds the distinction of being the only Canadian company listed in Newsweek's “Global Most Loved Workplaces”.
Find Brian's books, WTF?! (Willing to Fail): How Failure Can Be Your Key to Success, and BYOB: Build Your Own Business, Be Your Own Boss at BrianScudamore.com
As Seen On Dragons’ Den
Founder and CEO Brian Scudamore joins the panel of investors on CBC’s highly acclaimed television show, Dragons’ Den.
Beyond making investments, Brian is passionate about inspiring entrepreneurs to build exceptional businesses centered on people, culture, and grit. He brings his years of experience scaling global brands to the Den, looking for the next generation of leaders ready to turn a simple idea into a household name.
Watch Dragons’ Den on CBC Gem, and follow along on TikTok and Instagram.
