Episode 16 - Don't Trash Glass featuring Blake King with GlassKing Recovery & Recycling, Inc

The Magical Midlife Crisis

Thanks for tuning back in for more magic! Today's magic is all about GLASS! In this episode of the Magical Midlife Crisis Podcast, we talk to Blake King, the founder of GlassKing, a glass recycling business.
Blake shares the origin and growth of his business, highlighting how he started as a young entrepreneur working in the nightlife industry. He noticed the sheer volume of glass waste generated by nightclubs and realized most companies were not recycling this material. This discovery ignited his entrepreneurial journey, eventually leading him to establish GlassKing Recovery & Recycling, In.
The business now partners with various industries, from restaurants to resorts, to divert tons of glass waste from landfills. Despite the challenges, Blake acknowledges the role of resilience, patience, and vision in shaping his business. He emphasizes the significant contribution of his clients and supporters to his success and discusses plans to further expand his services. The episode promotes increased environmental awareness and the potential to create meaningful change in seemingly unlikely scenarios.

00:58 Guest Introduction: Blake King from GlassKing

01:21 Blake's Journey into the Recycling Business

02:58 The Challenges and Triumphs of Starting a Recycling Business

06:13 Expanding the Business and Learning the Worth

07:15 The Impact of Glass Recycling on Businesses

09:12 The Evolution of a Business Owner's Perspective on Sustainability

12:11 The Challenges and Opportunities in the Recycling Industry

13:47 The Journey of Glass Recycling in Chicago

15:07 The Impact of Glass Recycling on a Single Business

19:06 The Future of Glass Recycling and Sustainability

31:11 The Magic of Glass Recycling

31:28 The Technology Behind Glass Sorting

32:38 The Journey to Phoenix and the Future of Glass Recycling

33:00 The Impact of Windshield Recycling

34:41 The Personal Growth Through Recycling

36:39 The Expansion Plans and Future Collaborations

37:49 The Challenges and Triumphs of Running a Recycling Business

39:16 The Power of Awareness and Choice in Recycling

39:44 The Importance of Collaboration in the Recycling Industry

41:52 The Impact of Glass Recycling on the Restaurant Industry

45:14 The Future of Glass Recycling and the Power of Persistence

50:23 The Power of Community in Promoting Recycling

52:00 Conclusion: The Magic of Recycling and the Power of Collaboration

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