Episode 30 - Steve Masterson | WasteMasters Solutions
Co-founder of WasteMasters, Steve Masterson shares a beer with Brian and explains how his story is a lot like Forrest Gump. After serving in the Air Force, Steve worked for the largest waste management company in the world, and then broke his back and legs as a fireman for the El Paso Fire Department.
From his first entrepreneurial experience mowing lawns as a kid, to salvaging aircraft parts, Steve goes through the highs and lows of his company merger with Waste Connections - a seven billion dollar publicly-traded company.
Listen to this episode to learn more about how Steve views family values, his relationship with the Philadelphia Eagles, support for local charities, and more. Steve's story is unique and inspiring. Sometimes opportunities pick you - you don’t get to choose!
If you only have 10 minutes:
1:39 - Learn about Steve’s business and how his Air Force career shaped him
9:00 - Discussing entrepreneurship
11:30 - The importance of branding as a service company, not a trash company
13:00 - From a small operation to managing huge events
18:30 - Hear about how Steve is one of the greatest family men ever
21:33 - On the importance of a legacy
26:00 - Raising millions of dollars to help out in Afghanistan
30:54 - The acquisition of Waste Masters
36:00 - What to do if you’re thinking of selling your company
HAPPY ½ HOUR DRINKS:
G'Knight - Imperial Red IPA | Oskar Blues Brewery - Brian gave it a 2 out of 5
Steve had one of his goto beers, Peroni from Italy
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