Dumpster Talk Podcast

There was no smashing trash in the dumpster as Derek Lehman actually got into the dumpster to talk business advice, and life lessons and inspire his team with the Sahd Metal Crew. Derek started a Smash My Trash Franchise and is involved in every part of his new business. As he builds out his team he has gone all in on learning, being open to operating outside of the box and networking to leverage...

Tim Panuska of ERS is the on call baler guy at Sahd Metal Recycling. His company repairs balers, shears, shredders and all equipment for the scrap metal industry. Tim shared his upbringing, values, how he got into the business and his general work ethic with the team. Tim and ERS have always been our on call support as we try to bale anything and everything and he has always been on call with a qu...

Jennifer Betts of Mangar Metals shares her passion for the metals industry with our crew. What started as a discussion learning all about he ins and outs of the scrap metal business turned into a discussion on life lessons, career and family choices and inspiration to get the crew to live their dreams! Jennifer found out about the business at a career fair in college thinking that the interview wi...

Joined by Dominick Delorenzo, a current Millersville University Student. Dom has a long history in the work force with many different jobs including a diesel mechanic, electrician, and sawmill operator. Dom has also successfully ran a landscaping business before persuing a bachelor’s degree at Millersville. The crew joins Dom in talking about work ethic and how important it is to go and get what y...

The crew was happy to get into the Dumpster with Amanda Kilmer at York Hoist.  Amanda shared her love and passion for people, winning at the sales game.  She grew up in the business with a love for the waste and recycling industry so she felt right at home talking the sorting and processing of steel, aluminum and copper with the guys.  Amanda discussed the sales industry, working in...

We sat down with our good friend Ken Berkenstock to discuss lessons he has learned and applied in life, the real estate market, and the crypto market.

A deep dive into scrap metal pricing and how to read scrap price markets with Josh Musser of Weiner Iron and Metal.  Learn the details of upgrading scrap metal to make the most for your money and for your customers, as well as many of the details behind the pricing of scrap metals aluminum, copper, brass, stainless steel and steel.  The Crew learned all about pricing of metal markets, th...

The Sahd Metal Crew sits down with Aileen Romich our customer service representative and Ted Romich our director of culture to discuss every aspect of life, marriage, work and play.  Aileen and Ted have been mentors to the crew and have learned so much from them as well and this episode highlights how well they have helped each other grow!

Last week we were honored to sit down and talk to our friend Jeff Nicklaus of J&J Material Handling.  Almost every Christmas gift we bought or returned sat on a rack that a company like J&J installed and serviced.  The rapid expansion of warehousing and store redesigns is a fast-moving business with narrow deadlines and many logistical challenges.  It takes a dynamic team li...

In the dumpster today joined by Nick and Claudia of Junk Lockdown, junk removal specialists located in the Warwick area. Talks about life, how they started, where they are, and some advice for the crew.

Today, our friends from Mantec, Kent Keller, and Bruce Newell joined us to discuss automation, culture, and the industry in general. @mantecpa1787 offers training in all aspects of manufacturing from sales and marketing to specific shop floor roles.  Our dumpster crew loved learning from Kent and Bruce about every aspect of manufacturing and the future.

Today, the Sahd Metal Crew is joined by Dan where the roles have actually been reversed, with Dan interviewing us this time. It's a great conversation giving insight into the crew's perspectives, mindset, goals, and ambitions. We also talk about metals market, the copper market, the Fed and the world we live in.

Second generation Ron and Mike talk about how they built the business with Wayne and Frank from what their dads started.  The Sahd Metal Crew learned many life lessons on business and living from Ron and Mike and a great deal about the company history.

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We got in the dumpster with our friend Amy Hinton from Fast Markets to chat about commodities, life at the scrapyard, markets, and much more!

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The @sahdmetalrecycling crew had the pleasure of meeting   @Blessingsofhope and   @WaterStreetMission in the dumpster to talk about the causes and potential solutions to the issue of food insecurity.  Both groups have an amazing reputation for fighting hunger and building community in Lancaster PA and beyond.  For more information on how your organization can join both of these...

We're back in the dumpster with another market update on Fed Decision Day. Talking about metal prices, the US Dollar Index, 10-Year Treasury Yield, and our NFL Football pick for this week.

This episode of Dumpster Talks we had Ms. Amy Hinton with Fast Money talking all things metal, markets and even got some insight on what's happening over the pond. :)

The Sahd Metal crew sits down with Guy Adami ahead of the Jackson Hole speech in our beautiful dumpster. Guy generously shares his lessons on life with our young crew and discusses time honored values that are amiss in the current economic policy climate.  Sahd Metal Crew asks questions on positions to take long term and short term ahead of Chairman Powell's speech at Jackson Hole.  We d...

he Sahd Metal Crew has on Viocity Group President and Vice President, Chris Miller and Sasha Wawrzyniak on behalf of the Fundraising Gala- HOPE in the AIR.

The Sahd Metal Crew gives some insight on upcoming FED interest rate hikes, Consumer Confidence Index, and the Phillies Vs. Pirates series!

The Sahd Metal Crew discusses the CPI numbers, the US Treasury Yield, and NBA Finals predictions!