Built to Work Podcast

Join host Colin on Built to Work for an interview with industry veteran Randy Goodman, who shares his 30-year journey from sweeping scrapyard floors to becoming a leader in international marketing. Randy discusses his role as VP of Sales at Pillar, where they are using an AI-powered platform to eliminate the "spreadsheet from hell" and modernize commodity hedging. He also offers invaluable wisdom on the power of "street smarts," the necessity of succession planning, and how to maintain strong communication across the global supply chain. This episode is a must-watch for anyone interested in how cutting-edge technology and decades of grit are shaping the future of the recycled materials industry. Produced by Recycled Media.

On this episode of Built to Work, Colin is joined by Abhijay Goenka and Brett Ekart live from the ReMa 2026 stage. They share advice for the next generation of industry leaders on building trust/respect, tradition vs innovation, and growing in the family business. Produced by Recycled Media.

On this of Built to Work, Colin sits down with Brett Ekart, owner of United Metals. They discuss the ins and out of growing a business with an emphasis on servant leadership, hiring the right people, and taking the risk of betting on yourself. Produced by Recycled Media.

On this episode of Built to Work, Colin is joined by Tim Ridderbos, VP of Circular Business Development at Circular by Shapiro. Tim discusses his path in to the recycled materials industry, his passion for storytelling in the recycling world, and technological advances being made to improve recycling every day. Produced by Recycled Media.

On this week’s episode of Built to Work, Colin is joined by the founder of SmartWaste Inc. Sarah Fuentes. She discusses her path into the waste industry, SmartWaste’s goal to ‘Save Money And Reduce Trash’ (SMART), and the importance of being a female leader in a male dominated industry. Produced by Recycled Media.

On this episode of Built to Work, Colin sits down with Lula founder and CEO Bo Lais. Bo discusses how Lula allows for property managers to outsource their maintenance work to a fully vetted network of contractors to provide a streamlined experience, that improves the process for both managers and renters. Produced by Recycled Media.

On this episode of Built to Work, Colin sits down with Dr. Richard Billo, Director of the Kummer Institute Center for Advanced Manufacturing at Missouri S&T. Dr Billo discusses the work that’s being done in collaboration between Missouri S&T and major manufacturers around the state to not only help students prepare for a successful career, but create a well trained workforce. Produced by Recycled Media.

On this episode of Built to Work, Colin is joined by Jennifer Betts of Magnar Metals. Jennifer discusses her path into the metals industry, the importance of bringing metals to the mainstream, and the hidden treasure that aluminum cans hold. Produced by Recycled Media.

On this episode of Built to Work Colin is joined by Brent Taylor, Owner/CFO at KC CFO. Brent explains how his business provides outsourced financial leadership to businesses and the many benefits they provide including: cost savings, high-level expertise, and the ability for more growth. Produced by Recycled Media.

On this episode of Built to Work, Colin sits down with Kenny Burkhead, Personal CFO at Intellicents. They discuss the many benefits of outsourcing back office tasks including: scalability for growth, access to a wider network of knowledge, and the ability for business owners to focus more on the parts of running a business that they love. Produced by Recycled Media.