Founders Stories

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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 amazing value-add for her customers.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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 children and grandchildren.

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!)

When Jamie Gold moved to the U.S. to run a junk business in California, she saw it as a great opportunity for a couple of years, before she returned to pursuing a career in medicine. Instead, she built a home services empire. 

This is her story.

Andrew Wilson ran a franchise throughout two deployments to Afghanistan, before moving into the moving business – and experienced the kind of positive change most people can only dream about. This is his story. 

Darryl Karpel traded a future in medicine for a chance to build the largest painting franchise in the O2E Brands system… at just 26 years old. This is his story.

Some people are born with the entrepreneur gene, and Josh Herron is one of those people. But how did he go from selling snow cones to running a $30m dollar empire? This is his story.

When Ethan Brooks’ first business - a window cleaning enterprise - failed, he didn’t give up. Instead he used those lessons to drive him, and discovered the perfect fit as the owner of a Shack Shine franchise. This is his story.

How does surprising a homesick brother end up in someone moving to a completely new country, and starting a junk hauling business? 1-800-GOT-JUNK? Franchise Partner Jocelyn Gold did just that, and this is her story.

A show about ordinary people on a journey to build their own exceptional businesses.  Host Brian Scudamore, founder and CEO of O2E Brands, is on a mission to uncover the founders stories of some of our most inspiring people – from the decisions that lead them to take the leap, to the celebrations and lessons that follow. Listen to this trailer and find out more!