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The Recruiter of Steel

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.

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The Recruiter of Steel

Rebuilding American Made Steel with Brandon Farris

February 23, 2026 • Tyler Rossi • Episode 12

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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/