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The automotive recycling industry has hit a challenging period, and JC Cahill doesn't sugarcoat it. As he shares with URG On The Go hosts, recyclers across the country are experiencing significant margin compression - with parts prices dropping roughly 30% while vehicle acquisition costs remain stubbornly high.This financial squeeze marks a stark reversal from the pandemic-era boom when supply chain disruptions made recycled parts more valuable than ever. Now, as manufacturers have restored their production capabilities and aftermarket companies have restocked their warehouses, recyclers are feeling the pinch from multiple directions: labor costs rising, insurance premiums increasing, and customers expecting lower prices.Drawing from his experience consulting with recycling businesses nationwide, Cahill offers tactical advice for weathering this storm. He emphasizes practical approaches to cost management without sacrificing quality or service - from implementing performance-based compensation systems to critically examining every expense line for necessity. Small changes, like controlling tool distribution or reconsidering vendor relationships, can yield surprising savings.Perhaps most intriguing is Cahill's perspective on recruitment. Together with Beth from Phoenix Auto Parts, he's challenging the industry's conventional wisdom about hiring. Rather than limiting searches to people with auto recycling experience, he advocates looking for transferable skills and characteristics that align with specific positions. The best future dismantler might currently be working in an entirely different industry.Looking ahead, Cahill believes we may be approaching the bottom of this market correction, with better days on the horizon. He hints at exciting developments coming to the industry that will particularly benefit forward-thinking recyclers. Catch him at the upcoming URG Conference in Orlando (April 10-12) to learn more about recruitment strategies, market conditions, and how to position your business for the industry's next phase.
The auto recycling landscape is undergoing a remarkable transformation from what Mike Kunkel calls "our grandfather's industry" into a sophisticated business sector attracting mainstream financial players and consumer acceptance. This eye-opening conversation with one of the industry's most respected consultants reveals both the tremendous opportunities and significant challenges facing recyclers in 2023 and beyond.Kunkel's work with Profit Team peer groups offers a fascinating window into how successful recyclers approach business growth. These collaborative communities of 6-8 similarly-sized, non-competing yards share detailed financial and operational data, allowing for deep analysis that "climbs in the radiator and out the exhaust pipe of the business." The process isn't always comfortable—Kunkel notes participants need "thick skin" when their "baby is called ugly"—but the results speak for themselves, with businesses achieving breakthrough performance through structured accountability and shared wisdom.What makes auto recycling truly unique is its collaborative spirit. Where other industries guard trade secrets fiercely, recyclers openly exchange best practices, successful programs, and implementation strategies. Kunkel points to practices once deemed impossible by industry consultants that have now become standard operating procedure thanks to this collective knowledge sharing. For recyclers considering peer group participation, finding the right match based on business size, temperament, and operational focus proves crucial for meaningful improvement.Looking ahead to the URG Conference in Orlando (April 10-12), Kunkel anticipates record attendance as recyclers seek strategies for navigating what he predicts will be a more challenging post-pandemic environment. With specialized tracks for different operational roles and increased focus on self-service yard operations, the conference represents the industry's commitment to continuous evolution and improvement. As Kunkel puts it, "when you talk about member benefits, there's nothing more handy than providing the right information to the right people at the right time in the right format."Ready to take your recycling business to the next level? Register for the URG Conference by March 8th to secure early bird pricing and join hundreds of forward-thinking recyclers committed to industry excellence.
It's Friday, and you know what that means… another Brush Busters episode!
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Welcome to WQA Radio, a weekly podcast of the Water Quality Association, the leading voice of the water treatment industry. Learn more at https://wqa.org. This week we feature a conversation with Derek Packard, Vice President of Packard Culligan and a member of WQA's next generation of up-and-coming water treatment professionals. We'll discuss the value of WQA membership, the value of the upcoming Convention and his outlook on the water treatment industry overall in the coming year. Learn more about WQA's Convention & Exposition in Orlando April 6-8, 2022 at https://wqa.org/convention.
02/01/2022, ELOTR Episode 216 Announcements: Texmoot in Austin TX has been rescheduled for March 26, and SunshineMoot will be in Orlando April 2. Stay tuned for ticket sales! The Professor will be hosting a Bible Study group discussion at 4pm on Sunday Afternoons starting with John 1. The link will be posted at www.studentsoftheword.org (This is not affiliated with Signum University) IN WHICH: we look at Bilbo's Poem as a whole, its relation to Frodo's departure and the types of poems the “authors” of the Red Book are including. Field Trip: Mirabel
Welcome to WQA Radio, where we bring you news and insights about the water treatment industry and promote the betterment of water quality around the world. This is episode #254. If you're a first-time listener, welcome. Be sure to hit that subscribe button on your podcast app so you never miss a show. That's the magic of podcasting. And, please leave a rating and review at Apple Podcasts. Thanks! We're publishing this on February 16, 2022. You can always find us at WQA.org, and on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. Plan to join us for the WQA Convention & Exposition in Orlando April 6-8th. Learn more at https://wqa.org/convention. In this episode, we will talk with Tom McGrath, Vice President of Sales at Hankscraft Runxin, LLC about the value of exhibiting at the WQA Convention & Exposition, how his company became a global manufacturer as a result of Convention, and his advice for first time exhibitors at the show. Later, we'll have our WQA Tip.
Welcome to WQA Radio, news and insights about the water treatment industry and promote the betterment of water quality around the world. If you're a first-time listener, welcome. Be sure to hit that subscribe button so you never miss a show. That's the magic of podcasting. And, please leave a rating and review at Apple Podcasts. Thanks! We're publishing this on February 9, 2022. You can always find us at WQA.org, and on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. Plan to join us for the WQA Convention & Exposition in Orlando April 6-8th. Learn more at https://wqa.org/convention. In this episode, we will feature another conversation with our members about marketing. We recently discussed radio advertising, and in this episode, we talk television advertising. We'll talk with Sam Baron of Maher Water in Wisconsin about why he's sold on TV, the type of ads he uses, and why he feels the ads really make an impact with customers. Learn more about becoming a WQA member at https://wqa.org/membership.
On this bonus episode, we bring you a look at what happened in Universal Orlando history in the month of April. Check out all we have to offer. The Unofficial Universal Orlando Podcast. You can listen to us on the following platforms: Apple Podcasts LIBSYN STITCHER SPOTIFY Don't forget, if you're booking a trip to Orlando to give our friends at Mouse & Muggle a try. Planning your next trip to Universal Orlando or a Disney destination? Whether you're a mouse or a Muggle, Mouse & Muggle Travel Company can help make your next vacation simply magical! And their services are FREE to you! Just go to mouseandmuggle.com and fill out a no-obligation quote request to get started. Also go and give our podcast partners, The Theme Park Duo a listen, for all your West Coast info FOLLOW US ON : FACEBOOK INSTAGRAM TWITTER PINTEREST
This channel is made possible through the continued support of our Angel patrons: Dove Borland, Peter Gibson, Paul Caswell, Arlene Myer, Kathy & Terry, Marcia Mott, Nora Miles, Diana Cox, Lesley Williams, Susanna Garcia, Shayla Mount, Dorothy Moore, Aggie Payton, Teryn Tucker, and Anna Evans, along our partner patrons Natural Awakenings Magazine, Unity of Nashville, and Zen Realty.The Weekly Message is copyright 2020, CCU Orlando. All Rights Reserved. Our theme music is composed by Shannon Kropf and used with permission.The Experience of the Soul Podcast Channel is a production of 818 Studios.
This channel is made possible through the continued support of our Angel patrons: Dove Borland, Peter Gibson, Paul Caswell, Arlene Myer, Kathy & Terry, Marcia Mott, Nora Miles, Diana Cox, Lesley Williams, Susanna Garcia, Shayla Mount, Dorothy Moore, Aggie Payton, Teryn Tucker, and Anna Evans, along our partner patrons Natural Awakenings Magazine, Unity of Nashville, and Zen Realty.The Weekly Message is copyright 2020, CCU Orlando. All Rights Reserved. Our theme music is composed by Shannon Kropf and used with permission.The Experience of the Soul Podcast Channel is a production of 818 Studios.
This channel is made possible through the continued support of our Angel patrons: Dove Borland, Peter Gibson, Paul Caswell, Arlene Myer, Kathy & Terry, Marcia Mott, Nora Miles, Diana Cox, Lesley Williams, Susanna Garcia, Shayla Mount, Dorothy Moore, Aggie Payton, Teryn Tucker, and Anna Evans, along our partner patrons Natural Awakenings Magazine, Unity of Nashville, and Zen Realty.The Weekly Message is copyright 2020, CCU Orlando. All Rights Reserved. Our theme music is composed by Shannon Kropf and used with permission.The Experience of the Soul Podcast Channel is a production of 818 Studios.
This channel is made possible through the continued support of our Angel patrons: Dove Borland, Peter Gibson, Paul Caswell, Arlene Myer, Kathy & Terry, Marcia Mott, Nora Miles, Diana Cox, Lesley Williams, Susanna Garcia, Shayla Mount, Dorothy Moore, Aggie Payton, Teryn Tucker, and Anna Evans, along our partner patrons Natural Awakenings Magazine, Unity of Nashville, and Zen Realty.The Weekly Message is copyright 2020, CCU Orlando. All Rights Reserved. Our theme music is composed by Shannon Kropf and used with permission.The Experience of the Soul Podcast Channel is a production of 818 Studios.
In this episode, Susan Keaton of WQA talks with WQA members Cindy Gresham and Ashley Green about the Women in Industry (WIN) mentoring program, what they discussed, how often they talked and what they both took away from the program. There will be more about the WIN Advisory Council at the upcoming WQA Convention & Exposition in Orlando April 1-3. Register at wqa.org/convention.
Our guest is WQA President Steve Ver Strat as he looks ahead at the new year and the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead for the water treatment industry. In this episode, Susan Keaton from WQA talks with Steve to get his 2020 outlook, and it is an upbeat forecast. We’ll also look ahead to the WQA Convention & Exposition in Orlando April 1-3. Plus, we’ll have our WQA Tip.
Our guest is DJ Shannahan, Vice President of the Water Quality Association. DJ joins us to talk about the value of WQA and, specifically, WQA Convention, when it comes to running a successful water treatment business. The WQA Convention take place in Orlando April 1-3, 2020. DJ offers his thoughts about its importance for the water treatment industry, and discusses his keys to running a successful dealer business. Plus, we’ll have our WQA Tip.
BjjBrick Podcast- BJJ, Jiu-Jitsu, MMA, martial arts, no-gi and good times!
This week we have two interviews!!! The first interview is with multi time world champion Gezary Matuda. The second interview is with Kathryn from Grappler's Escape. For BJJ fans all over the world Grappler's Escape is one of the best weeks of the year. Grappler's Escape is a cruise sailing out of Orlando April 29, 2018. This cruise will feature Gezary Mutuda, Braulio Estima, and Keenan Cornelius teaching BJJ. Listen to Kathryn's interview to find out how to save money on the cruise. Gezary talks about: Moving to the US and training with ATT Why she started doing BJJ Competing with black belts as a brown belt Developing her armbar over the years Advice for competitors Women training with mostly men The grappler's escape cruise Kathryn talks about: What to expect on the Grappler's Escape cruise Basic tips for being on a cruise Details on the ship How to avoid getting sea sick Bringing your family on the cruise even if they don't train BJJ They have 4,000 sq feet of space to use for BJJ All schools and belt levels are welcome How you can save money on a cruise No-gi and women's classes Links: Gezary on instagram Grappler's Escape website Quote of the week: "Never reach out your hand unless you're willing to extend an arm." Pope Paul VI Article of the week: Key Jiu-JItsu Moves for BJJ Beginners [caption id="attachment_4888" align="alignright" width="225"] Find out how to support the BjjBrick Podcast here![/caption] Catch us next week for another episode of The BjjBrick Podcast The BjjBrick Podcast is in iTunes, Stitcher radio, and Google Play Music for Andriod
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FTP Passwords!! They are everywhere!! http://tinyurl.com/HNTV-FTP-Creds Chargeware.. It is legal, but it can still get you shot. http://tinyurl.com/HNTV-EULA Target breach and the state of phishing: http://tinyurl.com/HNTV-Target-Email SANS 560 Orlando April 7th - 12th http://tinyurl.com/SANS-560-Orlando Please note the link and the dates in the video are wrong for SANS Orlando.