Despite not finishing school, he persuaded Concordia University's admissions department that he would be a good fit for their business program,[5] and they accepted him.
[6] Two years later, Scudamore left Concordia to attend the University of British Columbia to be geographically closer to his business.
It shares two clear paths for starting a business, and is full of lessons learned from inspiring entrepreneurs, and tips and tricks for crafting your own vision for the future (and advice on how to achieve it).
In October 2019, Scudamore launched Founders Stories, a podcast about ordinary people starting their own exceptional businesses.
[9] In 1989, Scudamore was waiting in line at a McDonald's drive-thru when he noticed a pickup truck advertising a junk removal service.
[10][11] Scudamore, thinking he could haul junk to pay for college, invested $700 from savings to purchase a truck and started his own business.
[13] Although Rubbish Boys achieved $1 Million in revenue in 1997, Scudamore realized his team of employees did not share his vision for the company, so he laid-off his entire staff roster.
[16] Scudamore wanted to see his business grow, but declined to seek or accept offers of external funding so he could continue to move forward with his vision.
[10] Even after being advised that his company and industry could not be franchised,[17] he decided to test the markets by launching operations in Victoria, British Columbia, and Seattle.
[24] Near the end of 2015, Scudamore revealed a new term for the model of franchising used by O2E Brands - "entrypreneurship", defined as an entry point for aspiring entrepreneurs who don't have access to the expertise or capital to launch a business venture.
The show's Executive Producer states, "His presence enriches the Den’s dynamic, offering invaluable expertise and inspiration to Canadian audiences and aspiring entrepreneurs.”[26] In 2004, Scudamore was inducted into the Young Presidents' Organization (YPO) and served as a board member for the Young Entrepreneurs' Organization (YEO).