Summary

Dan discusses his transition from the TV industry to the scrap metal industry. He shares his experience working in the TV industry for 12 years and his passion for sports broadcasting. Dan also talks about his time at Syracuse University, where he studied television and film management. After graduating, he worked in the research department of a national rep firm, where he learned about ratings and advertising. Dan emphasizes the importance of being visible and working hard to advance in one's career. Dan transitioned from the TV industry to the family scrap metal recycling business at the age of 33. He started at the bottom, doing manual labor and learning the ins and outs of the business. Over the years, he worked his way up and became a team leader, focusing on marketing, building relationships, and improving efficiencies. He embraced the philosophy of working harder than everyone else and making the lives of his team members and customers easier. Dan's day-to-day now involves monitoring market prices, making buying and selling decisions, overseeing the company's finances, and driving growth and new opportunities. In this final part of the conversation, Dan discusses how his career change into the scrap metal industry has allowed him to take a more big picture view and think about innovative ideas. He emphasizes the importance of authenticity in marketing and the value of being unafraid to be yourself. Dan also shares tips for someone looking to get into leadership, including the importance of continuous learning and networking. The conversation concludes with a lighthearted discussion about the length of the podcast and the importance of empathy and learning from others.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Background

09:11 Challenges in the TV Industry

26:55 Importance of Visibility and Hard Work

48:21 Starting at the Bottom and Working Up

58:14 Working Hard and Making Lives Easier

01:06:01 Monitoring Market Prices and Making Informed Decisions

01:19:11 The Importance of Company Engagement

01:30:24 Tips for Effective Leadership

01:39:44 The Importance of Authenticity and Being Unafraid