Born Scrappy

What kind of a company are you? Do you always honor your commitments. Even when it might hurt you to do it? If you live by timeless values. 👉 Integrity 👉 Tenacity 👉 Compassion You can develop an enduring trust. And the right people will want to partner with you. Born Scrappy. Brought to you by Buddy. If you want to see more content like this. Like, share, comment, follow. #MetalRecycling Stuart Kagan

"You can never go wrong doing the right thing" There are people who you can do millions on a handshake. And others who you can have 20 pages of legalese. And they'll still try get around doing the right thing. What kind of a company are you? When you make a mistake. Do you own it and come with solutions? Because that's how you build trust over time. #MetalRecycling #MarcSchupan Stuart Kagan

📌 JUST DROPPED Born Scrappy Season 3 Episode 7! In this week's episode I'm joined by March Schupan, CEO of Schupan And Sons. The business was started in 1968 and has remained in the family all this time and now employs over 600 people. Marc has spent over 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 Award for the world’s top aluminum executive in 2023. In today's episode, we talk about: 👉 Timeless lessons passed down 👉 The need to insure and hedge 👉 Making a difference 👉 Leading with ethics 👉 And much more! Listen to the full episode. Wherever you stream your podcasts. Born Scrappy. Brought to you by Buddy. #MetalRecycling Stuart Kagan

What does it mean to have a safety-first culture? Start every meeting with a safety message. And make sure this translates into action. 👉 Stell-toe boots 👉 Safety glasses 👉 Safety vests 👉 Hard hats 👉 Seatbelts All these things are non-negotiable. It takes a policy of zero-tolerance. If we want our people to go home safe. Born Scrappy. Brought to you by Buddy. If you want to see more content like this. Like, share, comment, follow. #MetalRecycling Stuart Kagan Michael Goldstein🟦

"You either got it or you don't..." This industry isn't for everyone You gotta get your hands dirty. You have to be willing to get in there. You have to be a scrapper at heart. It's a "whatever it takes" mentality. And it can't be manufactured. Born Scrappy. Brought to you by Buddy. If you want to see more content like this. Like, share, comment, follow. #MetalRecycling Stuart Kagan Seth Alter

📌 JUST DROPPED Born Scrappy Season 3 Episode 6! This episode is our first collab with Mike's Mic. Recorded live at Scrap Expo in Lousiville, Kentucky. With Stuart, Michael and special guest Seth. In today's episode, we talk about: 👉  What makes for a well-run yard 👉  Creating a safety-first culture 👉  Internal communication 👉  Retaining talent 👉  And more! Listen to the full episode. Wherever you stream your podcasts. Born Scrappy. Brought to you by Buddy. #MetalRecycling #ScrapExpo Jim Keefe

There are a number of ways to manage your risk. Hedging is one. Selling before you buy. Avoiding long term contracts. Buying & selling in the same market. Whichever route your company takes. Make sure it's aligned with how you operate. Born Scrappyy. Brought to you by Buddy. If you want to see more content like this. Like, share, comment, follow. #MetalRecycling Stuart Kagan Nidhi Turakhia, MBA

What does it mean when we say. That this industry is relationship-based? 👉 Going out of your way for someone. 👉 Meeting somebody face to face. 👉 Phoning instead of emailing. 👉 Showing that you care. Because at the end of the day. We're in it together. Born Scrappy. Brought to you by Buddy. If you want to see more content like this. Like, share, comment, follow. #MetalRecycling Stuart Kagan Nidhi Turakhia, MBA

Do you see data as a matter of survival? Capturing and managing your data is key. Using it to make calculated decisions. Helps you put your best foot forward. But don't just take it from us. Nidhi Turakhia, MBA thinks so too! Born Scrappy. Brought to you by Buddy. If you want to see more content like this. Like, share, comment, follow. #MetalRecycling Stuart Kagan

Blending is like baking a cake... The recipe has to be exact. You need the right amount of each element. To produce a chemistry that has predictable outcomes. It's metal recycling with precision 🎯 Born Scrappy. Brought to you by Buddy. If you want to see more content like this. Like, share, comment, follow. #MetalRecycling Stuart Kagan Nidhi Turakhia, MBA