Born Scrappy
Born Scrappy
Stu Kagan
Navigating Market Consolidation with Steve Zusman
44 minutes Posted Feb 11, 2026 at 4:00 pm.
Meet Steve Zusman
The Impact of Consolidation
Public vs. Private Perspectives
Challenges in the Scrap Metal Industry
The Future of Small Scrap Businesses
Regulatory and Financial Hurdles
Advantages of Being a Family-Owned Business
Direct Access to Top Management
Personalized Customer Service
Competing with Large Corporations
Decision-Making Flexibility
Financial Prudence and Deleveraging
Navigating Market Challenges
Preparing for Business Acquisitions
Valuing Your Business Realistically
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Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Born Scrappy, I sit down with Steve Zusman, Vice President and Co-Owner of Metro Metals, for a masterclass on navigating market consolidation in the scrap industry. Steve brings decades of experience to the table - from growing up in a family-run yard to overseeing multiple business divisions including scrap, real estate, and garbage transfer across the Pacific Northwest. We talk about the real forces behind consolidation, what it’s like competing with th...