D50 After Dark Podcast
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Show Notes:
From Public Speaking to Eco-Entrepreneurship: How Communication Skills Launched a Recycling Empire
Highlights
2:52 – Ezekiel Setne’s struggle to pay for college and aversion to debt
4:41 – Ezekiel’s early experience with recycling and scrap metal
7:49 – Development of Ezekiel’s business pitch to mining companies
11:12 – Transition from using recycling to pay for education to making it a career
14:31 – Importance of communication skills in Ezekiel’s current role
15:08 – Leadership experiences in 4-H and Boy Scouts
17:38 – Ezekiel’s reasons for joining Toastmasters
19:04 – Discussion on communication skills lacking in younger generations
Summary
In this episode of D50 After Dark, host Mickey Bennett interviews Ezekiel Setne, an eco-entrepreneur who built a successful recycling business using his public speaking skills.
Ezekiel shares his journey from struggling college student to successful business owner. He explains how his early experiences with recycling and selling scrap metal led to an innovative business idea. Facing financial challenges during his college years, Ezekiel developed a unique pitch to mining companies, offering to clean up their scrap metal for free and even pay them a portion of the proceeds.
The interview highlights the crucial role of public speaking and communication skills in Ezekiel’s success. He credits his background in 4-H and Boy Scouts for developing his leadership abilities, which proved invaluable in his business ventures.
Interestingly, Ezekiel reveals that he never took a business class until he was nearly 30, instead focusing on math and science degrees. He emphasizes how his public speaking skills were instrumental in launching and growing his business, EZA Recycling Solutions.
The conversation also touches on the importance of communication skills in today’s job market, particularly for younger generations. Ezekiel and Mickey discuss the growing anxiety around phone communication among millennials and Gen Z, and how developing these skills can give job seekers a significant advantage.
Finally, Ezekiel explains his reasons for joining Toastmasters, including his desire to stay sharp and give back by helping others develop their public speaking skills.
The episode provides valuable insights into the intersection of entrepreneurship, public speaking, and environmental sustainability, offering listeners a unique perspective on building a successful career through effective communication.
In the next episode, Ezekiel answers the question, “Where does my recycling actually go?” in a conversation focused entirely on recycling.
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