Born Scrappy
This is the podcast for scrap metal traders and operators who want to get sharper without losing their scrappy edge.
Born Scrappy
Latest Episodes
Building Excellence from the Ground Up with Matt Bell
In this episode of Born Scrappy I sit down with Matt Bell, President of OmniSource and VP of Steel Dynamics, Inc., to talk about what it actually takes to lead at scale in the metal recycling business - and why the real answers are always found...
Spotting the Next Opportunity with Brett Ekart
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. Not just bigger, but smarter, broader, a...
Growing Through Adversity with Michael Lion
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 all goes wrong and what you can lea...
Earning the Right to Lead with Jonathan & Alex Ross
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 about what it actually takes to brin...
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Persistence, Partnerships, and the Future of Scrap with Lenny Formato
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 trucks as a kid to building a business th...
