Hosted by Stu Kagan · 🇺🇸 US · EN-US · 90 episodes
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This is the podcast for scrap metal traders and operators who want to get sharper without losing their scrappy edge.
Stu Kagan hosts Born Scrappy, a business show with 90 episodes published.
Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Born Scrappy I sit down with Brett Ekart, Serial Entrepreneur, Owner of United Metals Recycling and the host of A Scrap Life podcast, for a masterclass in what it really means to grow.
Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Born Scrappy I sit down with Michael Lion, Former Owner of Philipp & Lion and Former Consultant & Chairman at Sims Metal Management, for a masterclass in what really happens when it al
Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Born Scrappy I sit down with Jonathan Ross from John Ross & Sons Ltd., and his son Alex Ross, VP of Ops and Sales. Recorded live at ReMA 2026, this is a candid, unfiltered conversation
Send us Fan Mail In this week’s episode, I chat to Lenny Formato, Co-founder of Empire Metal Trading. A third-generation recycler out of New York, Lenny has lived and breathed this industry from a young age. From riding
Send us Fan Mail In this week’s episode, I chat to Andy Golding, Chief Strategy Officer & Partner at Kripke Enterprises and incoming ReMA Chair. This one’s a proper masterclass on attracting young talent, and more import
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I host a live panel discussion diving deep into one of the biggest forces shaping the scrap industry right now: Tariffs, trade policy, and global market dynamics. Joined by industry expe
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I sit down with Amy Hinton, North American Scrap Editor at Fastmarkets. We break down one of the most misunderstood parts of our industry. How prices actually work. If you’ve ever questi
Send us Fan Mail In this week’s episode I chat to Ryan Fogelman, Fire Protection Consultant at Fire Rover, about one of the biggest risks facing scrap yards today. Fires. Ryan has spent the last decade helping recyclers
Send us Fan Mail In this week’s episode I chat with John Sacco, former President of Sierra International and former Chairman of ReMA. John has been one of the most influential voices in the recycling industry for decades
Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Born Scrappy, I sit down with Bob Alvarez, President at Shapiro Metals, for a true masterclass on the art of buying scrap into a yard. Bob didn’t grow up in scrap, but over the past de
Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Born Scrappy I sit down with Evan J. Schwartz, Chief Innovation Officer at AMCS Group, to demystify technology and understand its practical application in the scrap metal industry. Eva
Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Born Scrappy, I sit down with Craig Weber, Vice President of Global Recycled Scrap at Metal Exchange, for a masterclass on how scrap prices are really set. Craig has spent 30 years at
Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Born Scrappy, I sit down with Steve Zusman, Vice President and Co-Owner of Metro Metals, for a masterclass on navigating market consolidation in the scrap industry. Steve brings decade
Send us Fan Mail In this week’s masterclass episode, I sit down with Neil Byce, Owner of CW Companies, Vice Chair of ReMA, and future Chair of the association. Neil built one of the fastest-growing scrap companies in the
Send us Fan Mail In this season opener, I sit down with Steve Deacon, Chief Commercial Officer at EMR Group, for a masterclass on margin… where it’s made, where it’s lost, and how to take control of it across your operat
Send us Fan Mail In this week’s episode, I sit down with Nathan Workman from Pure Aluminum. We explore the future of aluminum and the lessons he’s learned from over a decade in the industry. Nathan started his career at
Send us Fan Mail In this week’s episode, I chat with Michael Sciaba, General Manager of Allied Recycling Center. He’s one of the most hands-on, grounded operators in the game! Michael’s journey started young, working in
Send us Fan Mail In this week’s episode, I chat to Becky Proler, President of SCR Recycling and a powerhouse in the metal recycling world. Becky’s family is credited with inventing the "Prolerizer," the first automobile
Send us Fan Mail In this week’s episode, I chat to Jim Keefe, Executive Vice President of GIE Media and the driving force behind Scrap Expo - one of the most operator-friendly events in the metal recycling industry. Jim
Send us Fan Mail In today’s episode I chat to Ryan Weinstein, Vice President of M&M Recycling. He’s a second-generation scrappy who literally grew up in the yard, and now oversees four locations including a shredding fac
Alex Ross
former professional golfer, student-athlete · John Ross & Sons Ltd.
1 appearance on this show
Jonathan Ross
executive for a defense manufacturing company, writer, management and communications consultant · John Ross & Sons Ltd.
1 appearance on this show
Evan J Schwartz
technology leader, adjunct professor, Chief Innovation Officer · AMCS
1 appearance on this show
Craig Weber
Vice President of Global Recycled Scrap · Middletown Township Police
1 appearance on this show
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Born Scrappy is hosted by Stu Kagan. The show is categorised under business and has published 90 episodes.
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