Betts On The Futures

On this episode of Betts on the Future, Jennifer,@MarvelousMrsMetals , is joined by Marissa Watkins, Director of Digital Marketing for Recycled Media, to discuss her drive to market the metals industry, what sets Recycled Media apart, best social practices and the importance of showing off this industry. Produced by Recycled Media.

00:00 Intro
06:14 Revolutionizing Marketing in the Metals Industry
11:15 Master Your Social Media Strategy in 2024
14:49 Maximizing Your Business by Leveraging Current Trends
18:37 Showcasing the Metals Industry
30:33 Consistency is Key

Welcome back to season two of ‘Betts on the Future’ with Jennifer Betts (@MarvelousMrsMetals )! This week, Jennifer is joined by Paula Summers of Civista Leasing & Finance to discuss her unique path into the metals industry, working in a family run business and how she’s learned to integrate passion into her career. Produced by Recycled Media.

00:00 Intro
07:18 Breaking Family Stereotypes
07:56 Unleashing Innovative Financing Solutions in the Recycling Industry
11:23 Empowering Women in the Recycling Industry
13:56 Why I Chose to Stay in the Fascinating World of Recycling
17:10 Revolutionizing Recycling: The Future of Sustainable Waste Management

On this episode of “Betts on the Future,” Jennifer @MarvelousMrsMetals is joined by Lisa Shelton of Ryerson, where they discuss her 30 year journey working with pre-painted metals, after getting into the business by simply answering a newspaper ad. Shelton also talks about industry changes she has seen come and go in her time in metals and changes she’s looking forward to the industry embracing. Produced by Recycled Media.

00:00 Intro
01:11 The Value in Remote Work
05:11 Prepaint for High Volume Production: Benefits and Advantages
09:41 Lisa’s Start in a Niche Industry
16:25 The Mind-Boggling Changes in the Industry Since 2020
18:00 Breaking into the Good Old Boy Network
23:30 Coil Coating Industry: Innovations and the Future

On this episode of “Betts on the Future,” Jennifer @MarvelousMrsMetals is joined by Steffi Klein and Tanja Winter from Women4Metals to learn more about their organizational goals, plans for the future and purpose in starting Women4Metals, and how their employer (Aurubis) helped support and encourage them in the process.

00:00 Intro
04:30 Sharing Our Vision of a More Diverse Workforce
13:32 The More The Merrier – Bringing Women of the Metals Industry Together
23:54 Tanja’s Start in Metals
27:14 Steffi’s Journey with Metals
35:09 Be Yourself: Acting Like a Woman in a Male-Dominated Industry

On this episode of “Betts on the Future,” Jennifer @MarvelousMrsMetals is joined by Amie Oldham of United Metals Recycling to talk about her experience in a largely male dominated industry and how it’s changed her life and the way she sees the world around her. Produced by Recycled Media.

00:00 Intro
03:34 Exploring the Value of Learning How Different Industries Operate
07:11 A Sales and Buying Lesson from United Metals Recycling
15:09 How Scrap Metal Recycling Changed My Life
18:07 A Look at the Hidden Impact of the Steel Industry in the US
25:30 Finding the Right Balance in Business Relationships

Live from scrap expo 2023, this episode of betts on the future is a panel discussion on women’s contributions in scrap recycling. Moderated by Brett Ekart from A Scrap Life (and/or recycled media), Jennifer (@MarvelousMrsMetals) is joined on stage and in conversation by industry trailblazers:

Shawn Harre (Executive of Procurement & Sales at Cimco Resources)

Autumn Barnes (Vice President of Trade at Untied Metal Solution Group)

Beatriz Landa (Vice President of Metal Procurement and Recycling at Novelis North America)

On this episode of “Betts on the Future,” Jennifer @MarvelousMrsMetals is joined by Zoe Upson from FACT gives a unique perspective from as a talent recruiter as to where the metal industry succeeds and fails from a hiring and diversity standpoint. Tune in to hear Zoe’s story and what its like to be a working mother in the industry. Produced by Recycled Media.

00:00 Intro
03:17 My First Taste of Logistics
06:12 Unexpected Joy of Working in the Recycled Materials Sector
09:59 Inclusive Trading: Promoting Gender Equality in Metals
22:17 Staying in the Metals Industry
24:28 Retaining Mothers in the Industry
33:57 Promoting Representation in the Metals Workforce
37:11 Voice It, Action It: Making Change Happen

On this episode of “Betts on the Future,” Jennifer @MarvelousMrsMetals is joined by Deanne Toto, hailing from Ohio, who takes us on an inspiring journey from her roots in a steelmaking family to her current role covering the dynamic world of recycling and sustainability. Join us as we gain valuable insights from Deanne’s wealth of knowledge and her passion for the metals and recycling industries. Discover the fascinating stories behind the headlines and the transformative power of sustainable practices. Don’t miss this engaging conversation with a true industry trailblazer. Produced by Recycled Media.

00:00 Intro
03:07 Growing Up in a Steal Mill Town
12:46 Unlocking the Power of Women in the Metals Industry
16:58 Decarbonization & Sustainability: Evolving Marketing Strategies for Recycling
20:26 Exploring the Electrification of EVs: The Role of Metals
24:34 Two and a Half Decades and One ‘Why’
27:16 Uncovering the Hidden Benefits of the Metals Industry

On this special episode of Betts on the Future, Jennifer Betts, @MarvelousMrsMetals, is joined once again by Christine Saavedra of SA Recycling to showcase the unlimited opportunities in the metals industry, discuss work/life balance and the importance of highlighting your achievements, big or small. Produced by Recycled Media.

00:00 Intro
00:36 Advice for Newcomers: Speak Up and Ask Questions!
05:13 81% of Recycling Industry Male Dominated
09:54 Disrupting the Status Quo
13:31 The Value in Highlighting Your Accomplishments
16:43 Finding a Work Best Friend

This week, on Betts on the Future, Jennifer (@MarvelousMrsMetals ) is joined by another industry veteran, Sarah Moran from Ryerson to discuss her career, experiences and work at one of the largest metal service centers in North America.

Time Codes:

00:00 Start
10:11 Ryerson: 180 Years of Metal Distribution
14:32 Metals in Everyday Life
19:52 Product Transformation: Fascinating Experiences in My Career
24:38 Surviving the Covid Crisis: How the Metal Industry Kept Working
27:31 Advice for Newcomers