An informative podcast for the United Recyclers Group. Each week we will feature an entertaining guest that will share their knowledge and information with you, providing you with tips and tools to help you become a more profitable business.
Latest episodes
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1 h 07
From Junkyard Roots To Industry Leadership
A great yard isn’t built on luck; it’s built on discipline. We sit down with David Gold of Standard Auto Wreckers to unpack how a third-generation operator navigated expansion, a p…
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1 h 06
Celebrating DJ Harrington’s Legacy In Automotive Recycling
A good goodbye doesn’t end a story—it reveals why it mattered. We gathered with DJ Harrington, the voice who helped shape URG On The Go, to celebrate the lessons, laughs, and leade…
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1 h 06
What Happens When Google Can’t Read Your Site
A high-performing recycler website is more than a logo and a phone number—it’s a 24/7 salesperson that turns searches into paid orders. We sit down with Andy Alonso from URG Web Se…
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55 min
How Auto Recyclers Win With Quality, Data, And Fulfillment
Want a real playbook for running a sharper, more profitable recycling operation? We sit down with industry leader and past ARA president Marty Hollingshead to unpack the exact move…
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42 min
How A Blown Engine Became A Business
A blown engine, a rodeo barn, and a dirt lot aren’t the usual ingredients for a thriving auto recycling business—unless you’re David Markham. We sit down with the founder of EAT Pa…
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34 min
How URG and OEC Connect Recyclers To 15,000+ Daily Buyers
Shops are buying parts online every day through the TraxCollision platform. We invited Bryan Holzinger from OEConnection to walk through how the new URG and TraxCollision direct in…
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51 min
Own the Risk, Keep the Cash: How Recyclers Build Wealth With Reinsurance
Warranties aren’t the enemy of profit—bad accounting and fuzzy reporting are. We sit down with Bret Buike of National Reinsurance to unpack a simple shift that helps automotive rec…
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31 min
Boost Your Ebay Sales with WHI
Dave Young of WHI Solutions shares a compelling story about transforming automotive recycling through e-commerce innovation. Having celebrated 31 years with the company, Young's jo…
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35 min
From Body Shop to Recycling Empire: Sherri Smith's Story
Ever wonder how a small-town auto recycling business thrives in today's complex market? Sherri Smith takes us behind the scenes at Smith Auto Inc in Pawnee City, Nebraska, revealin…
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48 min
Lower Fees, Higher Profits: The Future of Automotive Recycling Inventory
Are excessive auction fees eating away at your profits? Meet the company that's challenging the status quo in salvage vehicle sourcing and putting more money back in recyclers' poc…
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57 min
The Digital Fortress: Cyber Security for Auto Recyclers
Cyber criminals have significantly stepped up their game, with attacks costing businesses $22.5 billion in 2024 – a staggering increase from just $1 billion in 2022. For auto recyc…
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39 min
Bourbon, Wine & Auto Parts: The Unexpected Joy of Recycling
What happens when life forces you to step up and lead? Shan Latham never expected to find herself at the helm of Cocoa Auto Salvage, but following family tragedy, this second-gener…
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40 min
Hair Spray and Hootchie Coo: The 80s Are Back at FADRA's 50th
The automotive recycling industry thrives on connection, collaboration, and community – three elements perfectly embodied in the Florida Auto Dismantlers & Recyclers Association's…
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56 min
From Crisis to Opportunity: How Education Powers Auto Recycling
Auto recycling stands at a crossroads where education and adaptation determine who thrives in tomorrow's market. In this thought-provoking conversation with industry veteran Mike K…
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60 min
From Funny Farm to Industry Leader: Shannon Nordstrom's Journey
Few stories in automotive recycling capture the essence of American entrepreneurship quite like Shannon Nordstrom's journey. From the "funny farm" where cows, crops, and cars coexi…
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47 min
EV Essentials for Auto Recyclers from Greg Aguilera
The electric vehicle revolution isn't coming—it's already here. Automotive recyclers across North America are increasingly encountering high-voltage vehicles, yet many lack the tra…
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18 min
Leadership Legacies: Insights from Industry Veterans at URG
What happens when automotive recycling industry leaders gather to share their wisdom? Pure gold for anyone connected to this unique business community.The latest episode of URG On…
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47 min
From Fear to Competence: Training Your Team for EV Dismantling
The electric revolution isn't coming—it's already arrived at your recycling yard. In this eye-opening conversation, Greg Aguilera of International Automotive Consulting shares cruc…
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21 min
Automotive Recycling Associations: Building a Better Industry Together
The automotive recycling industry is experiencing a remarkable transformation as once-separate organizations discover the power of collaboration. In this enlightening episode recor…
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24 min
Unlocking Auto Recycling Success at URG Team PRP Conference
The heartbeat of the auto recycling industry pulses through every conversation in this special edition of URG On the Go, recorded live from the vibrant URG Team PRP conference in O…