On this episode of Country Club Conversations, we journey with Adam Orf, the president and owner of Didion Orf Recycling, as he details his ascent from a hardworking youth in his family's foundry to the trailblazing leader of a flourishing recycling business.

Adam's insights offer a window into the complexities of steering a family-operated company through the unpredictable currents of industry markets. The conversation peels back the layers of Didion Orf's core operations, from the meticulous sorting and processing of metals to the ethically grounded and environmentally conscious practices in electronics recycling.

Adam's chronicle serves as both an instruction manual and a source of inspiration for anyone looking to cultivate a robust business without losing sight of traditional values, such as establishing the crucial balance between strategic delegation and maintaining a hands-on approach or the importance of a cohesive, empowered team. Closing out, we examine Adam's strategic vision that has propelled Didion Orf into a future ripe with possibilities while still firmly rooted in its storied past.

Once again, welcome back to the show, and thank you for tuning in.

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Timestamps

01:35 - Meet Adam Orf

07:16 - The Journey To Family Business Success

10:30 - “Find Something That You Are Interested In”

12:09 - Navigating Business In Your Late Teens And Early Twenties

13:03 - The Early Days Of Didion Orf

17:40 - “How Does One Actually Run A Company?”

21:42 - Didion Orf 101

30:42 - How The Didion Orf Team Runs The Business

33:46 - Electronics Recycling And Operational Structure

36:49 - Maintaining Safe And Environmentally Conscious Recycling

38:04 - Adam Details How His Team Effectively Recycles For Large Corporations

***41:18 - How Entrepreneurs Can Create The Structure For Success Within A Company

45:53 - Navigating Growth And Challenges In Industry

47:18 - The Concept Of 10x Vs 2x

49:09 - Delegating Equates To Growth

50:52 - Adam Expands On How To Monitor Progress And Safety Effectively

52:41 - Adam Delves Into The Challenges Faced Running A Recycling Company

58:17- “Have A System In Place While Staying Humble And Focused”

59:33 - Wrapping Up!

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