Born Scrappy

Stu Kagan
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Born Scrappy

The go-to podcast for scrap metal exporters and traders

  1. S3E7: Leading with integrity with Marc Schupan of Schupan & Sons

    21 HRS AGO

    S3E7: Leading with integrity with Marc Schupan of Schupan & Sons

    In this week's episode, I chat with Marc Schupan, the CEO of Schupan & Sons. The business was started in 1968 and it has remained a family business all this time and now employs over 600 people.Marc has spent 50 years in the metal recycling industry and has been recognised in the industry and beyond for his extraordinary achievements. He was shortlisted as a national finalist in the EY Entrepreneur of the Year Awards in 2022 and he won the prestigious Harbour Aluminum Gene Greenberg...

    46 min
  2. S3E6: Born Scrappy x Mike's Mic Live from Scrap Expo

    18 OCT

    S3E6: Born Scrappy x Mike's Mic Live from Scrap Expo

    Born Scrappy x Mike’s Mic.Live from Scrap Expo 2024.With special guest Seth Alter.In this special episode, which was recorded live at Scrap Expo, we bring you the first ever collaboration between Born Scrappy and Mike's Mic.Michael Goldstein and I got to talk about all things metal recycling. We also had the pleasure of being joined on the stage for some of the show by our good friend, Seth Alter.In today's episode, we talk about:👉 What makes for a well-run yard👉 Creating a safety...

    52 min
  3. S3E5: Beyond the blend with Allied Alloys' Nidhi Turakhia

    9 OCT

    S3E5: Beyond the blend with Allied Alloys' Nidhi Turakhia

    In today's episode, I'm joined by Nidhi Turakhia. Nidhi is the CEO and Partner at Allied Alloys and the Vice President at Titan Metals Corporation.She has an MBA, a double bachelor's degree in Economics and Spanish, a real estate certificate, and a yoga teaching certificate. There's not much Nidhi can't do! In today's episode, we talk about:👉 Why blending is like baking a cake👉 Data-driven decision making👉 Relationships👉 Being agile👉 And moreListen to...

    45 min
  4. S3E4: Lessons in leadership with Cohen Recycling's Joel Fogel

    25 SEPT

    S3E4: Lessons in leadership with Cohen Recycling's Joel Fogel

    In today's episode, I'm joined by Joel Fogel, Executive Vice President at Cohen Recycling.Cohen has been around for more than 100 years and is a fourth generation metal recycling business. Although Joel wasn't there from when it started in 1924, he's been there for almost a third of its time and was definitely born scrappy!In today's episode, we talk about:👉 Operations vs commercial👉 Internal collaboration👉 Being afraid of tech👉 The art of pivoting👉 And more!Listen to the full episode. Wherev...

    44 min
  5. S3E3: Acquisition-ready with SA Recycling's Sandy Brooks

    18 SEPT

    S3E3: Acquisition-ready with SA Recycling's Sandy Brooks

    In today's episode, I’m joined by Sandy Brooks.Sandy is Vice President of Finance at SA Recycling, the largest privately owned metal recycler in the US.Sandy has been an integral part of SA's growth, from 17 to over 140 recycling facilities.Sandy started her career at Ernst Young, was CFO of four companies, had her own accounting and tax practice, and wrote a tax guide.She's currently chair of ReMA's Audit Committee, sits on the ReMA National Board, and is President of its West Coast chapter....

    1 hr
  6. S3E2: Customer-obsessed leadership with Tungco's Cliff Nance

    11 SEPT

    S3E2: Customer-obsessed leadership with Tungco's Cliff Nance

    In today's episode, I’m joined by Cliff Nance.Owner and CEO of Tungco Inc. Companies. Not only is Tungco Inc a global leader in the tungsten recycling industry. They have a world-class culture and are customer-obsessed.It's no secret that Cliff likes to work hard and play hard. He even has his own gastropub, The Crowded House 🍻 And he plays the guitar and drums too!In today’s episode we talk about:👉 Creating a team culture👉 Building competitors👉 Mastering your craft👉 Just saying yes👉 Cybersec...

    43 min
  7. S3E1: All in on Aluminum with Novelis' Beatriz Landa

    4 SEPT

    S3E1: All in on Aluminum with Novelis' Beatriz Landa

    In today's episode, I’m joined by Beatriz Landa.As the VP of Metal Procurement and Recycling for Novelis North America, she holds one of the most influential roles in recycled aluminium.Not only is she a big player in our industry, she also has an MBA and played professional soccer. She's an all round overachiever!In today’s episode we talk about:👉 Planned growth & opportunities👉 New sources of revenue👉 Partnering for success👉 Scrap Champions👉 Landfill mining👉 And moreBorn Scrappy. Brough...

    45 min
  8. S2E20: Better every day with Sackers CEO David Dodds

    3 JULY

    S2E20: Better every day with Sackers CEO David Dodds

    In today's episode, I’m joined by David Dodds.David is the owner operator and CEO at Sackers. Sackers is a UK based metal recycler operating a shredder as well as a copper granulation plant.He was born scrappy and has decades of experience under his belt.In today’s episode we talk about:👉 Making money on the buy👉 Avoiding the blame game👉 When pricing matters👉 Modelling for capex👉 And much moreBorn Scrappy. Brought to you by Buddy.The only marketplace built for scrappies, by scrappies.https://...

    49 min
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The go-to podcast for scrap metal exporters and traders

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  • Creator
    Stu Kagan
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2024
  • Episodes
    49
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2024 Born Scrappy
  • Show Website
    Born Scrappy

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