The Recruiter of Steel

In this episode, Tyler Rossi explains the 5 main reasons companies in the Steel Industry are struggling to hire top sales talent. He covers: - What's holding steel companies back from recruiting the best commercial talent - Real world examples - Solutions This podcast is sponsored by American Dream Search. Find your Dream Job or Dream Hire in Metal Sales.  https://www.americandreamsearch.com/

In this episode, Brian Buckalew, VP of Strategic Sales at Majestic Steel USA & Host of the Simply Sell Podcast, joins us to discuss his career journey in steel and what it takes to achieve success in the commercial side of this industry. Connect with Brian: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brian-buckalew/This podcast is sponsored by American Dream Search. Find your Dream Job or Dream Hire in Metal Sales.  https://www.americandreamsearch.com/

In this episode, Brandon Farris, Executive Vice President of the Steel Manufacturers Association (SMA), joins us to discuss Section 232 steel tariffs and the current state of steel in America. Brandon also provides his future outlook on the industry with key insight from Washington. Visit SMA: https://steelnet.org/This podcast is sponsored by American Dream Search. Find your Dream Job or Dream Hire in Metal Sales.  https://www.americandreamsearch.com/

In this episode, Tyler talks directly with listeners about lessons learned from 2025 and the importance of pushing back and saying "no" to better serve your clients. This podcast is sponsored by American Dream Search. Find your Dream Job or Dream Hire in Metal Sales.  https://www.americandreamsearch.com/

In this episode, Scott Begin, Founder of the Scott Begin Group, joins us to discuss his career journey and how he successfully grew MetalWest to $500 Million in revenue (20% growth for 18 years straight). We also engage in meaningful discussion on the importance of recruiting, retaining, and developing top talent to remain competitive. Connect with Scott: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottbegin/Email Scott: [email protected] This podcast is sponsored by American Dream Search. Find your Dream Job or Dream Hire in Metal Sales.  https://www.americandreamsearch.com/

In this episode, Tyler talks directly with listeners and details out 5 tips on how to attract top sales talent to your organization. This podcast is sponsored by American Dream Search. Find your Dream Job or Dream Hire in Metal Sales.  https://www.americandreamsearch.com/

In this episode, Raj Jain, CEO of EOXS, joins us to discuss his journey growing EOXS to 200+ employees, and how AI is essential to maximizing a service center's efficiency and profitability, and the future of the Steel Industry when it comes to technology. RJ also details out the specific capabilities EXOS is implementing right now to help service centers 2X revenue in less than two years. Connect with Raj: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rajat-jain-eoxs/Visit EOXS: https://eoxs.com/This podcast is sponsored by American Dream Search. Find your Dream Job or Dream Hire in Metal Sales.  https://www.americandreamsearch.com/

In this episode, Tyler celebrates the two-year anniversary of American Dream Search and the long road it took to get here. Tyler's story is one of of determination, grit, resilience, and overcoming the odds to reach this milestone. Listen and forge forward. This podcast is sponsored by American Dream Search. Find your Dream Job or Dream Hire in Metal Sales.  https://www.americandreamsearch.com/

In this episode, Mike Gajdostik, Vice President of Commercial Strategy at Reibus, joins us to discuss the future of steel. We discuss a wide range of topics, including: AI, technology's impact on the industry, and recruiting the next generation into steel. Connect with Mike: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mike-gajdostik-76106ba/ This podcast is sponsored by American Dream Search. Find your Dream Job or Dream Hire in Metal Sales.  https://www.americandreamsearch.com/

In this episode, Tyler goes 1 on 1 to discuss various topics including: metal sales job opportunities, the growth of American Dream Search, the Tampa Steel Conference, the launch of the ADS Network, and dominating the new year. This podcast is sponsored by American Dream Search. Find your Dream Job or Dream Hire in Metal Sales.  https://www.americandreamsearch.com/

In this episode, Anna Frounfelker, Inside Sales Representative and Social Media Marketing Director at Ferrosource, joins us to discuss why Steel is more than just a commodity and why it's essential to drive that point home in order to shed light on the critical importance of our industry. Connect with Anna: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anna-frounfelker-82422168/This podcast is sponsored by American Dream Search. Find your Dream Job or Dream Hire in Metal Sales.  https://www.americandreamsearch.com/

Denise Rogers is a 30 year Steel Sales veteran. In this episode, she joins us to discuss the critical need for this industry to attract the next generation of talent, and just exactly how to do it. Connect with Denise: https://www.linkedin.com/in/denise-rogers-308660a1/This podcast is sponsored by American Dream Search. Find your Dream Job or Dream Hire in Metal Sales.  https://www.americandreamsearch.com/

Victor Macha, an Industrial Photographer that has travelled around the world to over 400 mills documenting the Steel Industry. He joins us to discuss The Beauty of Steel Project and his passion for the industry. Check out The Beauty of Steel Project: https://thebeautyofsteel.com/Connect with Victor: https://www.linkedin.com/in/viktor-m%C3%A1cha-31a25867/This podcast is sponsored by American Dream Search. Find your Dream Job or Dream Hire in Metal Sales.  https://www.americandreamsearch.com/

In this episode of The Recruiter of Steel Podcast, host Tyler Rossi goes 1 on 1 with you to discuss the following:What to expect from The Recruiter of Steel podcast Current outlook for the Steel Industry Recruitment strategies for success in 2025 This podcast is sponsored by American Dream Search. Find your Dream Job or Dream Hire in Metal Sales.  https://www.americandreamsearch.com/

In this episode, Chris Shipp, President at Reibus, showcases how proper leadership is critical to recruiting and retaining top talent. Chris has decades of executive experience in the Metals Industry, along with a strong military background as well. This is a great listen for anyone transitioning from the military to the corporate world, and/or any hiring managers in the Metals Industry looking to foster a high performance culture!  Connect with Chris: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-shipp-59a00b49/Visit Reibus:  https://reibus.com/about-us/#This podcast is sponsored by American Dream Search. Find your Dream Job or Dream Hire in Metal Sales.  https://www.americandreamsearch.com/

In this episode, The HR Lady herself discusses why you should treat recruitment and retention as a project. There's no holding back here.Wendy has 25+ years of HR experience and is currently a speaker, trainer, and consultant for all things HR. Connect with Wendy: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wendythehrlady/This podcast is sponsored by American Dream Search. Find your Dream Job or Dream Hire in Metal Sales.  https://www.americandreamsearch.com/

In this episode, Keely Flood, Founder of The Honest Salesperson, teaches recruiters the importance of prospecting and key business development strategies.Connect with Keely: https://www.linkedin.com/in/keely-flood/This podcast is sponsored by American Dream Search. Find your Dream Job or Dream Hire in Metal Sales.  https://www.americandreamsearch.com/

In this episode, hear from Trent Cotten, VP of Talent & Culture at Hatchworks, on how to build a high performing recruitment machine. BackgroundTrent Cotton is a highly accomplished leader and strategist with extensive experience in organizational development, talent management, and business operations. With a strong background in HR leadership, he. has a proven track record of designing and implementing innovative HR programs that drive employee engagement, retention, and business performance.As an experienced executive, Trent has worked with some of the world's leading companies, where he has led and supported HR initiatives across a broad range of functions, including talent acquisition, workforce planning, diversity and inclusion, performance management, and employee relations. He is also highly skilled in HR technology implementation, data analytics, and HR process improvement, helping organizations to optimize their HR operations anddrive business results.If you follow his blog www.sprintrecruiting.com or have read his book, Sprint Recruiting, you would experience his raw communication style, his ability to build and lead high-performing teams, and his strategic mindset. He is passionate about creatingworkplaces where employees can thrive and grow, and he is committed to helpingorganizations leverage the power of their people to achieve their business objectives.In addition to his professional experience, Trent is actively involved in his communityand has served on several boards and committees supporting education, workforcedevelopment, and diversity initiatives.Connect with Trent: https://www.linkedin.com/in/trentcotton/This podcast is sponsored by American Dream Search. Find your Dream Job or Dream Hire in Metal Sales.  https://www.americandreamsearch.com/

In this episode, the Digital Recruiter himself, Clark Wilcox, joins us to provide tactical advice on how to optimize your digital presence in order to becoming a lead generating machine for both clients and candidates. Connect with Clark: https://www.linkedin.com/in/clark-willcox/This podcast is sponsored by American Dream Search. Find your Dream Job or Dream Hire in Metal Sales.  https://www.americandreamsearch.com/

Chris Schwenk is the CEO of Delos Staffing, a technology focused staffing and recruiting company. In this episode, you'll hear how content marketing has helped Chris with both business development and the recruitment of top talent. Listen to the full episode to hear Chris's advice on how to recruit, retain, and develop top talent in tech. Connect with Chris on LinkedIn.This podcast is sponsored by American Dream Search. Find your Dream Job or Dream Hire in Metal Sales.  https://www.americandreamsearch.com/

In this episode, hear from 20 year recruitment veteran, David Marr, as he walks you through his search process and the steps he takes to acquire top talent.Connect with David: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dmarr/This podcast is sponsored by American Dream Search. Find your Dream Job or Dream Hire in Metal Sales.  https://www.americandreamsearch.com/

In this episode, Benjamin Mena, Managing Director at Select Source Solutions and Host of The Elite Recruiter Podcast joins us to discuss how to become an Elite Recruiter. You'll hear Ben's story, tips for recruiting effectively in the Government Contracting space, and critical takeaways Ben has learned from interviewing seven figure billers. Here is the list of sourcing tools discussed: Connect with Benjamin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/benjaminmena/This podcast is sponsored by American Dream Search. Find your Dream Job or Dream Hire in Metal Sales.  https://www.americandreamsearch.com/

In this episode, hear from Michael Tatelbame, Vice President of Talent Management at Baptist Health, discuss how leaders can create an employee experience that increases retention. Connect with Michael: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-tatelbame-shrm-scp-2819507/This podcast is sponsored by American Dream Search. Find your Dream Job or Dream Hire in Metal Sales.  https://www.americandreamsearch.com/

In this episode, Kevin Gaither (KG), Founder & CRO of Inside Sales Expert, unpacks the secrets to successfully scaling a start-up sales organization. Kevin possesses decades of sales leadership experience in which he has had to recruit, retain, and develop sales talent. This is a must listen for any hiring manager or start-up founder looking to avoid costly mistakes when scaling their organization.Connect with Kevin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevingaither/Visit Inside Sales Expert: https://www.insidesalesexpert.com/This podcast is sponsored by American Dream Search. Find your Dream Job or Dream Hire in Metal Sales.  https://www.americandreamsearch.com/

In this episode, Chris Wessell, joins us to discuss how to solve complex hiring puzzles. With nearly 20 years of recruiting experience, Chris brings a wealth of knowledge on how to approach executive level recruiting. Chris is currently the Principal Consultant and Co-founder of PeopleWise and a certified Predictive Index Trainer.Connect with Chris at https://www.linkedin.com/in/chriswessell/This podcast is sponsored by American Dream Search. Find your Dream Job or Dream Hire in Metal Sales.  https://www.americandreamsearch.com/

This episode gives a brief preview as to what you can expect from this podcast.  This podcast is sponsored by American Dream Search. Find your Dream Job or Dream Hire in Metal Sales.  https://www.americandreamsearch.com/