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.
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
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
On this special episode of A Scrap Life, Brett gives a speech at Scrap Expo on growing your business and the value of good people, time and consistency. Brett is joined by Jake Bronstein who shares his journey as well. Tune in to catch this inspirational speech. Produced by Recycled Media.
On this episode of A Scrap Life Brett is joined by Mario Jurcic from Secure Recycling and they talk more than just scrap. Tune in to hear about Mario’s start and experiences in the industry. Produced by Recycled Media.
On this episode of A Scrap Life, Brett has Jim Keefe, publisher of Recycling Today, on the show to discuss the upcoming Scrap Expo 2023, how they plan to build off last year’s show and the value it provides for small to medium yards. Scrap Expo will take place in Louisville, Kentucky, September 12th-13th. For more information visit Recyling Today’s dedicated page: https://www.scrapexpo.net
Produced by Recycled Media.
00:00 Intro
04:08 Scrap Expo: Building On Last Year
07:40 Future of Waste Management Innovation
09:54 Value for Small to Medium Sized Operators
11:00 Location Convenience
13:18 Networking Opportunities
18:05 Educational Aspects of the Show
26:34 Equipment Purchasing Efficiency
On this episode of A Scrap Life, Brett is joined by Matt Venuto of CRC Scrap Metal Recycling to talk about the terminology of scrap vs recycling, the value of customer service and networking in the industry.
On this episode of A Scrap Life, Brett’s a special guest on the podcast Dirty Scrap, hosted by Julio Quintero.