Guy Raz interviews the world’s best-known entrepreneurs to learn how they built their iconic brands. In each episode, founders reveal deep, intimate moments of doubt and failure, and share insights on their eventual success. How I Built This is a master-class on innovation, creativity, leadership and how to navigate challenges of all kinds. 
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Brian Scudamore didn't dream of a life hauling away other people's trash. But when he needed to pay for college he bought a $700 pickup truck painted his phone number on the side and started hauling. Now 1-800-GOT-JUNK? makes close to $300 million in annual revenue. PLUS for our postscript 'How You Built That' an update on Bloomerent an online service that helps couples save wedding costs by letting them share flower arrangements on the same weekend. (Original broadcast date: April 17 2017

1-800-GOT-JUNK?: Brian Scudamore (2018)

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