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The Recruiter of Steel

The Recruiter of Steel

Hosted by Tyler Rossi

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Episodes

28

Latest episode

Jun 2026

Language

EN-US

About the show

Welcome to The Recruiter of Steel podcast, with your host, Tyler Rossi! As one of the top headhunters in the Steel Industry, Tyler has a spoken with hundreds of professionals across this incredible, vital, and often overlooked sector of the American economy. Now, he’s looking to bring those conversations to you. This podcast will give you a rare inside look into the people who make up the world of Steel. Guests will range from individual sellers to Presidents of major companies and everything in between. You’ll hear their story and gain valuable industry insight you won’t find anywhere else. In addition to shining light on the Steel Industry, Tyler will also continue to share his knowledge of how to recruit, retain, and develop top talent. This will be done via 1:1 episodes or the occasional recruitment guest. Whether you’re an industry veteran or know nothing about Steel, our goal is to both entertain and educate our listeners. We seek to be a valuable resource for both job seekers and hiring managers in the industry, as well as act as a recruiting tool to get those outside the industry interested in Steel as well. This podcast is sponsored by American Dream Search. Please contact for guest appearance requests.

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28 recent
June 8, 2026Episode 1737 min

AI in Steel: Alien or Authentic? Guest Ben Marans.

In this episode, Ben Marans, CEO of CloudForge and Host of Forgecast, joins us to discuss the impact of AI on steel and how companies are using it to drive revenue. We also discuss how CloudForge and its imbedded AI technology are redefining the way service centers are able to capture market share and enable their sales teams. Connect with Ben: https://www.linkedin.com/in/benjaminmarans/Visit CloudForge: https://www.cloudforgesoftware.com/This podcast is sponsored by American Dream Search. Find your Dream Job or Dream Hire in Metal Sales.  https://www.americandreamsearch.com/

May 26, 2026Episode 1544 min

Leading the Next Generation of Steel Talent with Chris Shipp

In this episode, Chris Shipp returns to the podcast to discuss his new venture at Steel Buy and how to lead the next generation of talent in our industry. Connect with Chris: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-chief-shipp/This podcast is sponsored by American Dream Search. Find your Dream Job or Dream Hire in Metal Sales.  https://www.americandreamsearch.com/

May 4, 2026Episode 1433 min

5 Reasons Why Steel Companies Struggle to Hire Top Sales Talent. 1:1 with Tyler

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/

April 7, 2026Episode 1336 min

The Path to Sales Success in Steel with Brian Buckalew

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/

February 23, 2026Episode 1237 min

Rebuilding American Made Steel with Brandon Farris

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/

December 1, 2025Episode 1113 min

The Power of Saying "No". 1:1 with Tyler.

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/

November 24, 2025Episode 1044 min

How to Achieve DECADES of Service Center Growth by Hiring the Right Talent with Scott Begin

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: scott@scottbegin.com This podcast is sponsored by American Dream Search. Find your Dream Job or Dream Hire in Metal Sales.  https://www.americandreamsearch.com/

November 17, 2025Episode 916 min

5 Tips on How to Attract Top Sales Talent in The Metals Industry. 1:1 with Tyler.

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/

November 10, 2025Episode 836 min

The Elon Musk of Steel with Raj Jain

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/

September 5, 2025Episode 79 min

Forge Forward. 1:1 with Tyler

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/

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