Dumpster Talk Podcast

https://www.lancastercountywib.com/ In this empowering episode of Dumpster Talk, we sit down with Anna Ramos from the Lancaster County Workforce Development Board to explore the transformative journey of workforce development. With over two decades of experience, Anna shares her personal career trajectory and the pivotal role that workforce programs played in shaping her path. From unexpected turn...

Join us for a special episode of "Dumpster Talk" featuring Alexis and Brandon from SWF Industrial. Dive into their journey of growth, learning, and embracing new challenges in the family business. From reflecting on their early memories and influences to discussing their roles in marketing and the transformative impact of a Dale Carnegie book club, this episode is a testament to the powe...

Join us in this enlightening episode of Dumpster Talk as we sit down with Jill Hackman, the career coordinator from Garden Spot High School. Discover how Garden Spot is revolutionizing education by bridging the gap between students and their future careers. From internships and co-ops to unique programs like Access Success, Jill shares the incredible ways the school is nurturing the next generatio...

In this chilly episode of Dumpster Talk, join Alex and Isaiah along with our dedicated drivers Mason and Dylan here at Sahd Metal Recycling as they navigate through a snowy day in the yard. Despite the cold, the team shares laughs, discusses the impact of weather on metal recycling, and anticipates market movements for copper. Get a glimpse into the life of truck drivers in the recycling industry...

Join us for an engaging episode of Dumpster Talk, where we sit down with Dylan, one of the newest additions to the Sahd Metal Recycling trucking team. Dive into Dylan's journey from Turkey Hill to the gym, and finally to becoming an integral part of our recycling family. Discover the unique challenges and learning curves he faced while adapting to the rolloff system and maneuvering our trucks....

Welcome back to another episode of Dumpster Talk! In this episode, we're joined by Aubrey King from McConkey Insurance, where we dive into the ever-changing world of marketing and the unique approaches that set McConkey apart. Aubrey shares her journey from a government and political affairs major to becoming a marketing maestro in the insurance industry. We discuss the importance of adaptabil...

Dive into the latest Dumpster Talk podcast, featuring Ben Wachter from Levi's Building Components. In this episode, Ben shares his journey from New Jersey to becoming a key player in the building industry. We explore the transformative story of Levi's, from painting screws to becoming a roofing essentials hub. Ben discusses the importance of finding a niche, nurturing growth, and the value...

The "old guy" among the new crew shared his wisdom with the Crew in the latest Dumpster Talk! Matt Bray has joined our team as an Operations Leader and has 13 years of experience in the scrap metal industry working on the front lines and in all aspects of the business. The conversation centered on many of the aspects of life in a scrap metal yard and all the items and jobs that can happe...

Careers in the metals recycling and waste industries can be difficult when considering the metal working, exposure to the elements, metal torching, baling and other jobs that must be completed to get the job done. Many employers have a hard time finding employees that want to work in these and other fields that utilize a mix of blue collar and white collar work. Enter Purpose! Katie Sandoe of Ligh...

A well rounded discussion on the HVAC industry in the dumpster with Laurie and Mike Burke and Nate Williams. This conversation had everything from details on the industry and best practices for homeowners to the dynamics of a family business. Axel Mechanical Services ( https://www.axelmechanicalservices.com/ ) serves customers in York and Lancaster County in HVAC, Plumbing and Remodeling. The comp...

You would be hard-pressed to find more passion for careers in the manufacturing sector than from Miranda and Crystal of the Manufacturer's Association. https://mascpa.org/ Todd and Dan learned so much about the why behind their passion for manufacturing. Miranda always loved creating and working with her hands since childhood but she was shuttled to home ec in high school and tried the traditi...

Sustainability and practicality were on display in this wide-ranging conversation with Adriana Townsend and Shawn Woll of August Mack. Adriana and Shawn discussed the work their company is involved in, from phase 1 and phase 2 studies for real estate to producing comprehensive ESG reports for the industry. Shawn's background is in geology and Adriana's is in sustainability and the balance...

No matter what the industry, it's truly all about the people. That was the main lesson our crew learned about during their second sit down with representatives of @LcswmaOrg Dan Youngs and Amanda Manning are part of the leadership team at the organization and shared their career paths with our crew. While they both focus on different aspects of leadership within the organization the common bon...

How many times have you heard that business is all about the people, all about the relationships? If you need any reinforcement of this it was certainly the message of the Crew's discussion with Jennifer Brinck of Advanced Industrial Services! AIS specializes in demolition and rigging of specialized tear downs, machinery installations and countless other applications. The company has areas of...

Kurt Edmond and his 14 year old son Kurt, Jr climbed in the dumpster for a great discussion on starting a hauling, cleanout and demolition business. The Crew discussed the scrap metal young Kurt brings in the yard from his work, the tear downs, clean outs and hard work involved in the business. Kurt shared his thoughts about what it takes to start a business and why so many businesses fail because...

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Join us on an inspiring journey with Matt Lane, a passionate entrepreneur and fitness enthusiast, as he shares his wisdom and expertise in the world of health and wellness. In this episode, Matt takes you on a captivating exploration of his personal experiences, business acumen, and unwavering commitment to physical fitness. A thriving fitness business's proud owner has become a well-respected...

Becoming more sustainable every day is. many of us share a goal, but that goal is amplified if an organization's impact is much greater. The Sahd Metal Crew was blessed to sit down and learn from leaders of  @LcswmaOrg  , an organization whose culture, values and goals align perfectly with our team. Between both of our organizations the community can virtually recycle almost any item! Karen Gr...

Episode 44

Episode 44

Leadership lessons, conversations and understanding the youth culture to inspire careers in manufacturing take centerstage in our discussion with Brandon Stanchock CEO of SWF Industrial and @HaulYT ! Brandon talks with the crew about metals, manufacturing, career track and leadership lessons he's learned, sometimes the hard way. Brandon and the guys talk about relating to others and flexibilit...

This week's Dumpster Talk Podcast featuring Liz Ackerman gives us an insight into the Northern Lancaster Chamber of Commerce and Liz's role as director. Liz discusses her passion for understanding her members' businesses and what their needs, attributes and challenges are. With a love of public speaking and an understanding of asking the right questions to find the best answers, Liz sh...

Ken Roman of SLC Consulting and Ron's cousin took some time from a local Microsoft Dynamics integration to relive some childhood memories of playing on tire piles and getting chased by the real junkyard dogs!

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James Merrills of GLE stopped by on the way to the @ISRI1987 Atlantic City event for a scrap metal yard tour and a sit down talk in the dumpster. Dumpster Talk Episode 38 focused on many of the big picture themes in the recycling industry, his history in the scrap metal business and the experiences he has leveraged into the position he is in now. A great conversation that was really insightful for...