On this episode of A Scrap Life, Brett is joined by Bruce Bacon and Salvatore Lacorte of SAS Forks to discuss what it’s like to walk into a business and try to sell a product, how important the relationship building aspect of the metals industry is, and how word of mouth and networking can make or break your business. Produced by Recycled Media.
Brett and Chad are back for another Bulls vs Bears to discuss how the markets are looking going into summer. Produced by Recycled Media.
01:46 Dow Jones Industrial Average
08:50 Consumer Confidence
11:15 Dry Powder
13:50 Crude Oil WTI Futures
16:08 Steel Lead Times
21:04 Inflation Data
23:40 US Midwest Domestic HRC
24:30 US Steel Imports
26:30 Copper
29:30 HMS 1&2 (80:20) US – origin CFR Turkey Consumer
32:30 Crude Steel Production
On this special episode of A Scrap Life, Brett is joined by Nick to discuss and reflect on the things he’s learned from hosting A Scrap Life. Produced by Recycled Media.
On this episode of A Scrap Life, Brett is joined by a family of scrappers, John, Matt and Michael Rongey of Louisiana Scrap Metal to discuss equipment, workflow and growth. They also discuss how to find and keep good employees, and the trials and tribulations of growing a family owned business. Produced by Recycled Media.
On this episode of A Scrap Life, Brett is joined by Don Sackett of SciAps to discuss the importance of scaling customer service as your business grows, innovative measurement techniques, and the push for emerging global markets in the industry. Produced by Recycled Media.
On this episode of A Scrap Life, Brett is joined once again by Alex and Todd from Sahd Metal Recycling, or as they’re more widely known, the hosts of Dumpster Talk. The guys talk about how their own podcast has significantly increased their exposure in the industry, and about how important it is to show people outside of the metals industry how much positive change is taking place on a daily basis. Produced by Recycled Media.
Brett and Chad are back for another Bulls vs Bears to discuss how the markets are looking in May. Produced by Recycled Media.
Brett Ekart host of A Scrap Life Podcast, Jennifer S. Betts host of Betts on the Future Podcast, Matt Venuto and co-host on Manufacturing Masterminds Daniel Allison “The Average Dude” are going LIVE on LinkedIn on May 1, 2024 at 3p EST to discuss what rebrands look like from the inside out, and how to properly execute a smooth crossover on reveal day. Each of these four hosts has built brands from the ground up and restructured or rebranded as the times have changed, but they’ve always stayed true to who they are and the industry.
On this episode of A Scrap Life, Brett is joined by Seth Alter and Adam Rubin from Tungco’s sister company, 74 Alloys, to discuss how 74 Alloys was started and why, their own starts in the industry, and the importance of doing whatever it takes to stay ahead of the competition. Produced by Recycled Media.
On this special live edition of A Scrap Life: Generational Courage, Brett is joined on the ISRI 2024 main stage by his dad Rod Ekart and longtime business partner/friend Jay Robinovitz to have an in depth conversation about family businesses. Produced by Recycled Media.