A Scrap Life

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 Turke...

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.

Brett and Chad are back for another Bulls vs Bears to discuss how the markets are looking in May. 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...

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.

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.

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.

Brett and Chad are back for another Bulls vs Bears to discuss how the markets are looking in April. Produced by Recycled Media.

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.

Brett and Chad are back for another Bulls vs Bears to discuss how the markets are looking in March. Produced by Recycled Media.

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.

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.

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.

Brett and Chad are back for another Bulls VS Bears, tune in to see how the markets are doing! Produced by Recycled Media.

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.

On this episode of A Scrap Life: Generational Courage, Brett is joined by John Sacco to discuss his upbringing in the industry, his family and what drives him to succeed, and the work he's put into Repurposed: season one, and the exciting things coming with season two. Produced by Recycled Media.

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.

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.