Episodes

  • Built to Work | Episode 16 | Brett Ekart | United Metals Recycling

    Built to Work | Episode 16 | Brett Ekart | United Metals Recycling
    Sep 29 2025
    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.
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    42 mins
  • Built to Work | Episode 15 | Tim Ridderbos | Circular by Shapiro

    Built to Work | Episode 15 | Tim Ridderbos | Circular by Shapiro
    Aug 11 2025
    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.
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    35 mins
  • Built to Work | Episode 14 | Sarah Fuentes | SmartWaste Inc.

    Built to Work | Episode 14 | Sarah Fuentes | SmartWaste Inc.
    Jul 28 2025
    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.
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    33 mins
  • Built to Work | Episode 13 | Bo Lais | Lula Founder and CEO

    Built to Work | Episode 13 | Bo Lais | Lula Founder and CEO
    Jul 14 2025
    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.
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    26 mins
  • Built to Work | Episode 12 | Dr. Richard Billo | Kummer Instituate Center for Advanced Manufacturing

    Built to Work | Episode 12 | Dr. Richard Billo | Kummer Instituate Center for Advanced Manufacturing
    Jun 30 2025
    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.
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    33 mins
  • Built to Work | Episode 11 | Jennifer Betts | Magnar Metals

    Built to Work | Episode 11 | Jennifer Betts | Magnar Metals
    Jun 16 2025
    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.
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    46 mins
  • Built to Work | Episode 10 | Brent Taylor | KC CFO

    Built to Work | Episode 10 | Brent Taylor | KC CFO
    Jun 2 2025
    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.
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    22 mins
  • Built to Work | Episode 9 | Kenny Burkhead | Intellicents

    Built to Work | Episode 9 | Kenny Burkhead | Intellicents
    May 19 2025
    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.
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    32 mins