https://padlet.com/collinski04/hlk2zogp7dwzsc5g en-us 2022-02-27 22:55:17 UTC 2025-11-20 17:37:08 UTC hello@padlet.com collinski04 https://padlet.com/collinski04/hlk2zogp7dwzsc5g/wish/2068533319 Brian Scudamore started a car washing business when he was in 7th grade to compete with his neighbor Erik across the street who was also running a car washing business.  Brian charged $2 which was one dollar less than Erik enable to attract more customers.  Brian and Erik battled in price all the way down to $0.63 per car.  This business gave Brian good experience on how to manage prices, profits, and advertising at a young age.]]> 2022-02-27 23:08:20 UTC https://padlet.com/collinski04/hlk2zogp7dwzsc5g/wish/2068533319 collinski04 https://padlet.com/collinski04/hlk2zogp7dwzsc5g/wish/2068545955 Factors of production: entrepreneurship

When Brian was waiting in line at a McDonald’s drive thru, he noticed an old truck that said “marks junk” on the side of it.  The truck also said a phone number to call mark for business.  This sparked Brian’s interest immediately.  Brian knew he had to start a junk business.]]> 2022-02-27 23:33:12 UTC https://padlet.com/collinski04/hlk2zogp7dwzsc5g/wish/2068545955 collinski04 https://padlet.com/collinski04/hlk2zogp7dwzsc5g/wish/2068548058 Factor of production: Capital

Brian bought an old Ford F-100 for $700 to start his business.  He spray painted his phone number (738-JUNK) on the side of it and parked it near a busy intersection in hopes to attract customers.  This worked surprisingly well and the company began to grow.]]> 2022-02-27 23:36:59 UTC https://padlet.com/collinski04/hlk2zogp7dwzsc5g/wish/2068548058 collinski04 https://padlet.com/collinski04/hlk2zogp7dwzsc5g/wish/2068784696 Factor of production: Labor

Brian’s company was going down hill so he hired Erik to be his right hand man.  Erik helped 1800 got junk get out of the hole by “lowering the bar” for employees.  This helped the company gain their confidence back and feel what it is like to win again.]]> 2022-02-28 03:45:56 UTC https://padlet.com/collinski04/hlk2zogp7dwzsc5g/wish/2068784696 collinski04 https://padlet.com/collinski04/hlk2zogp7dwzsc5g/wish/2068814063 Factor of production: land

Recycles, donates, reuses as much as possible.  They Keep 63.5% out of the landfill by recycling and by donating to community and charity organizations.  Franchisees have access to a report to track their landfill diversion.]]> 2022-02-28 04:15:19 UTC https://padlet.com/collinski04/hlk2zogp7dwzsc5g/wish/2068814063 collinski04 https://padlet.com/collinski04/hlk2zogp7dwzsc5g/wish/2068834523 Brian wanted to be the McDonald’s of junk.  He wanted to franchise GOT JUNK just like Ray Kroc did with McDonald’s.  Brian hired Paul guy and they made their first franchise in Toronto.]]> 2022-02-28 04:36:20 UTC https://padlet.com/collinski04/hlk2zogp7dwzsc5g/wish/2068834523 collinski04 https://padlet.com/collinski04/hlk2zogp7dwzsc5g/wish/2068843711 Brian thought that if he wanted to franchise his company, he would have to change the name from “The Rubbish Boys” to “1-800-GOT-JUNK?” because the word “rubbish” is mostly used in Canada and the UK.  He thought the word “rubbish” wouldn’t be appealing to Americans.]]> 2022-02-28 04:44:13 UTC https://padlet.com/collinski04/hlk2zogp7dwzsc5g/wish/2068843711