Brett sits down with guest host Jennifer Betts and founder of Greenway Steel Randy Charles to dive deep into the topic of sustainability. They go over the different benefits of sustainability including business efficiency, marketability, and doing the right thing. Produced by Recycled Media.
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A Scrap Life: Episode 92 | Jennifer Betts | Recycled Media
On this episode of A Scrap Life, Brett is joined by Jennifer Betts, CEO of Recycled Media, to promote ISRI, which takes place April 15th – 18h in Las Vegas. Produced by Recycled Media.
A Scrap Life: Episode 91 | Chad Ellerbrock | BULLS vs. BEARS | April Edition
Brett and Chad are back for another Bulls vs Bears to discuss how the markets are looking in April. Produced by Recycled Media.
A Scrap Life: Episode 90 | Generational Courage | Andy and Mark Wells | K&L Recycling
Brett sits down with Any and Mark of K&L to discuss their business. They talk about the company’s origins, the different approaches to running a private vs publicly owned business, and their motivation to keep growing. Produced by Recycled Media.
00:00 Intro
02:29 K&L Recycling: 50 Years of Progress
09:46 Things to Know as a Publicly Traded Company
15:41 From High School to Now
18:03 Growing K&L
24:09 Building a Successful Business
A Scrap Life: Episode 89 | Chad Ellerbrock | BULLS vs. BEARS | March Edition
Brett and Chad are back for another Bulls vs Bears to discuss how the markets are looking in March. Produced by Recycled Media.
A Scrap Life: Episode 88 | Blake Dorsett and John Wright | ShearWorx
On this episode of A Scrap Life, Brett is joined by Blake Dorsett and John Wright of ShearWorx. They go into detail on how they were introduced to the scrap industry, what sets them apart from potential competition, and why preparation is essential in making their business model work. Produced by Recycled Media.
A Scrap Life: Episode 87 | Nick Macan | Algoma Steel
On this episode of A Scrap Life, Brett is joined by Nick Macan of Algoma Steel. Nick tells his story of how he got into the metals industry, the difference between EAFs and BOFs and the history behind Algoma. Produced by Recycled Media.
00:00 Intro
01:10 A Passion for Procurement
08:00 The Future of EAFs
10:36 Pricing BOF Rebuilds
14:40 The Challenge for the Cement Industry
23:19 120 Years of History
27:00 What I’ve Found Interesting in My Career
A Scrap Life: Episode 86 | Generational Courage | Nidhi Turakhia | Allied Alloys
On this episode of A Scrap Life: Generational Courage, Brett is joined by Nidhi Turakhia of Allied Alloys. Nidhi tells the story of how her family got into the recycling business, discusses the movement of bringing attention to it, and explains why the people in the industry are its biggest draw. Produced by Recycled Media.
00:00 Intro
01:53 From the Pharmacy to the Scrap Yard
11:21 Why I Stayed in the Metals Industry
18:19 What My Father’s Work Ethic Taught Me
22:29 Shining the Spotlight on the Metals Industry
24:13 Bringing Transparency to the Metals Industry
A Scrap Life: Episode 85 | Chad Ellerbrock | BULLS vs. BEARS | February Edition
Brett and Chad are back for another Bulls VS Bears, tune in to see how the markets are doing! Produced by Recycled Media.
A Scrap Life: Episode 84 | Sydney and Kip Vincent | Colt, Inc.
Sydney and Kip speak on their nearly 3 decade career in the tire recycling industry. They get into their story, why politics are so important to tire recycling, and discuss the importance of being stubborn to survive as a tire recycler. Produced by Recycled Media.