Built to Work Podcast
Built to Work Podcast
Podcast Description
Welcome to Built to Work, where we spotlight the unsung heroes who keep the world running—whether they’re on the factory floor, operating heavy machinery, managing teams, owning businesses or working behind the scenes in HR and operations. From those tackling the tough, gritty jobs that power our industries to the professionals managing workforce challenges in the office, this podcast is a celebration of hard work, resilience, and the stories that often go untold.Join us as we explore the value of determination, innovation, and the strategic benefits of outsourcing the roles that keep businesses moving. Whether you're in the trenches or strategizing in the boardroom, you’ll walk away with fresh insights, real-life stories, and a deeper appreciation for the people driving our economy forward.
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The podcast focuses on themes of labor, resilience, and innovation within the workforce, with episodes covering topics such as employee turnover reduction strategies, the value of discipline in jobs, and personal development stories from frontline workers and managers who ensure operations run smoothly.

Welcome to Built to Work, where we spotlight the unsung heroes who keep the world running—whether they’re on the factory floor, operating heavy machinery, managing teams, owning businesses or working behind the scenes in HR and operations. From those tackling the tough, gritty jobs that power our industries to the professionals managing workforce challenges in the office, this podcast is a celebration of hard work, resilience, and the stories that often go untold.
Join us as we explore the value of determination, innovation, and the strategic benefits of outsourcing the roles that keep businesses moving. Whether you’re in the trenches or strategizing in the boardroom, you’ll walk away with fresh insights, real-life stories, and a deeper appreciation for the people driving our economy forward.
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.

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