Hi! I'm Stu Kagan, welcome to Born Scrappy.
My goal is to spark more industry collaboration through sharing the experiences and learnings of industry greats through my podcast.
So if you are a scrap metal exporter and you're ready to up your game by standing on the shoulders of giants - this one's for you!
SEASON 1 / EPISODE 22
FEATURING “GUEST” STU KAGAN
In this episode, you'll find me on the other side of the microphone. The person doing the interviewing and asking the questions will be my amazing wife and business partner, Lisa. So you'll get to meet her for the first time.
In the episode, we chat about:
• What to look out for when dealing with a new buyer
• Being firm but fair when trading
• When in doubt, get on a plane
• Having a bold vision
• And so much more!
WHO IS STU KAGAN ANYWAYS?
25 years in the metal recycling game and still learning and growing…
I learnt from the best and worked my way up from yard labourer to Executive Director of Trading and Operations for the largest metal recycler in sub-Saharan Africa. Responsible for 4,500 employees, 85 sites, and the overall profitability of a multi-billion dollar operation.
Brought my breadth and depth of knowledge to bear and co-founded the fastest growing, most-loved, and most awarded metal recycling company in New Zealand. No small feat in a country where people are outnumbered 4:1 by sheep (spoiler alert: sheep don’t produce much metal waste).
Father of two crazy-awesome boys. Husband to Lisa. Under 8 rugby coach. YPO member. Lifelong learner. Mentee. Mentor. Chief dog walker. Committed Stoic. Undefeated dance-off champion.
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