a Scrap Life Transcriptions

On this episode of A Scrap Life, Brett is joined by Jason Glei, vice president of marketing for ISRI to discuss marketing and the metals industry. Produced by Recycled Media.

It’s the first Bulls vs Bears of 2024 and Chad is back with the latest news regarding metals markets and to share some insights for the coming year. Produced by Recycled Media.

On the first episode of A Scrap Life Presents: Generational Courage, a new series focusing on the grit and determination needed to persevere in a family business, Brett is joined by Cliff Nance of Tungco, Inc. to talk about staying humble, his drive to succeed, and how to get along with others. Produced by Recycled Media.

It’s the last Bulls vs Bears for 2023 and Chad is back with the latest news regarding metals markets. Produced by Recycled Media.

00:00 Intro
06:35 Dow Jones Industrial Average
07:50 Fear and Greed Index
09:57 Crude Oil WTI Futures
12:05 Iron Ore 62% Fe, CFR China
14:23 US Midwest Domestic HRC
15:53 Steel Lead Times
19:33 Zorba 95/2 Delivered US Consumer
23:23 Copper
25:12 HMS 1&2 (80:20) US – Origin CFR Turkey Consumer

On this episode of A Scrap Life, Brett is joined by cousins Jay and Jeff from Ruby Recycling to discuss their journey into the industry, the origins of their name, and the drive for success needed to compete in a large market like Detroit. Produced by Recycled Media.

00:00 Intro
01:37 The Origin of “Ruby Recycling”
07:19 How We Grew So Fast
13:26 The Hunger for Success
28:14 Winning Through Team Building
34:50 Changing Plans on the Fly

It’s another month and Brett is back with the bear himself, Chad Ellerbrock, to share some statistics and insights on what the market is doing and why it is. Tune in to find out how geopolitical events, the UAW strike and the strength of the dollar are affecting pricing. Produced by Recycled Media.

00:00 Intro
02:52 Dow Jones Industrial Average
04:49 Crude Oil WTI Futures
06:23 Crude Steel Production
08:26 Steel Lead Times
09:04 US Midwest Domestic HRC
09:53 HRC Indicative Curve
14:04 US Steel Imports
15:47 HMS 1&2 (80:20) US – Origin CFR Turkey Consumer
16:39 US dollar to Turkey Lira
17:17 Turkey Rebar – Scrap Spread
19:22 Scrap Metal Indicative Curve

On this episode of A Scrap Life, Brett is joined by Matt Fries of Millbridge Metals to talk about his story coming up in the metals recycling industry. Produced by Recycled Media.

00:00 Intro
01:51 Scrap Expo Review
04:48 Driving Retail Traffic Through Simple Practices
13:25 Humourous Encounters Buying Scrap
34:51 Hiring My Kid’s Babysitter: A Success Story
41:05 Making It Work
01:02:38 Staying on the Offense

On this special episode of A Scrap Life, Brett is joined by Stephen and Todd from DLA Disposition Services to discuss what they actually do and the interesting world of military scrap. Produced by Recycled Media.

00:00 Intro
01:02 Selling Excess Military Supplies Globally – DLA Disposition Services
04:00 Simplifying the Acquisition Process: One-Page Bidding
06:28 Interesting Finds for DLA Disposition Services
07:36 Almost Scrapping a Space Shuttle

On this episode of A Scrap Life, Brett is a guest on the “Born Scrappy” podcast hosted by Stuart Kagen, to discuss the importance of marketing, having a good team dynamic and the entrepreneurial spirit. Produced by Recycled Media.

00:00 Intro
03:44 How to Develop Your Entrepreneurial Muscles: Lessons from LeBron James
15:19 Staying Ahead of Trends: How to Identify Potential Profits
30:53 Managing Risk in Business: Strategies for Success
45:28 Local Networking and Finding Buyers
57:47 The Importance of Trusting Your Team
01:19:30 Grow Your Business with Marketing

It’s another Bulls vs Bears and Brett and Chad are back to discuss the markets. Tune in to find out how geopolitical events, the UAW strike and the strength of the dollar are affecting pricing. Produced by Recycled Media.

00:00 Intro
05:00 Dow Jones Industrial Average
07:25 Crude Oil WTI Futures
10:14 Pig Iron Export, CFR New Orleans
15:46 Steel Lead Times
18:48 US Midwest Domestic HRC
20:33 Zorba 95/2 Delivered US Consumer
23:16 LME Nickel
28:43 HMS 1&2 (80:20) US – Origin CFR Turkey Consumer