Before I start, let me say this. The resume isn’t the operative tool for getting looked at. Imagine how many resumes the employer is seeing! What really gets you in the door is the cover letter. Research the company where you are applying. Exhibit passion for the job… discuss your qualifications in the framework of … Read more
A lot of things have taken a back seat due to COVID-19. In some cases, Recyclers have pushed the removal of Takata Airbags to the back burner as they work through staffing issues. We are trying to communicate this month because these lethal airbags are still in circulation, as witnessed by the news of another … Read more
In talking with other Recyclers and business owners, there seems to be a common problem. That is: they need additional employees but cannot seem to find them. If you look at the beginning of the pandemic, there were massive layoffs and business closures. Most of these people wanted to work, but could not. As this … Read more
Yesterday, I completed a podcast with Jay Robie, the President and CEO of Phoenix Automotive Cores. What I discovered was not really a surprise. Jay is a gifted, articulate, and smart guy! During our podcast, Jay described change we need and why so many people fight change. Jay stated, “Change is needed in today’s recycling … Read more
Are you in control of your converter sales? Or are you at the mercy of your buyer? How much insight do you have into the actual value of your scrap catalytic converters? Do you sell your units by-the-piece for a “fair market value” or are you selling on recovery by a process called assay? We … Read more
We recently started holding some Profit Team Peer Groups with people in attendance. We are fortunate enough to hold a number of our meetings in Fort Worth, Texas which has opened to the point of small social and business gatherings are permissible. One of the best parts of the peer group meetings in the interaction … Read more