--- title: "Ep. 51: Buckling Down for 2022" description: Jason Schenker gives us the full rundown on the labor market, what’s going on in the metal commodity sector, and issues such as shortages in manufacturing equipment. image: https://blog.sierraintl.com/hubfs/Pile-of-Scrap-Ep-51-Schenker-YT.jpg --- [![Sierra International Machinery](https://blog.sierraintl.com/hubfs/SIERRA_March2018/Images/logo@2x.png)](http://sierra.flywheelsites.com/) - Industries - [Scrap Metal](https://sierraintl.com/scrap/) - [Waste Recycling](https://sierraintl.com/waste/) - [Fiber Recycling](https://sierraintl.com/fiber/) - [Construction & Demolition](https://sierraintl.com/construction-demolition/) - Processing Equipment - [Shear/Baler/Loggers](https://sierraintl.com/shear-baler/) - [Two-Ram Balers](https://sierraintl.com/two-ram-balers/) - [Portable Baler/Loggers](https://sierraintl.com/portable-baler-loggers/) - [Three-Compression Baler](https://sierraintl.com/equipment/three-compression-baler/) - [Material Handlers](https://sierraintl.com/material-handlers/) - [Conveyors](https://sierraintl.com/equipment/conveyors/) - [Used Equipment](https://sierraintl.com/used-equipment/) - [Parts & Service](https://sierraintl.com/parts-service/) - [Podcast](https://blog.sierraintl.com/pileofscrap) - About Us - [About Sierra](https://sierraintl.com/about-sierra/) - [Georgia Plant](https://sierraintl.com/georgia-plant/) - [Safety](https://sierraintl.com/safety/) - [Testimonials](https://info.sierraintl.com/customer-testimonials) - [Employment](https://sierraintl.com/employment/) - [Latest News](https://info.sierraintl.com/latest-news) - [Contact](https://sierraintl.com/contact/) - [Español](https://es.sierraintl.com) [![Sierra International Machinery](https://blog.sierraintl.com/hubfs/SIERRA_March2018/Images/logo@2x.png)](http://sierra.flywheelsites.com/) - Industries - [Scrap Metal](https://sierraintl.com/scrap/) - [Waste Recycling](https://sierraintl.com/waste/) - [Fiber Recycling](https://sierraintl.com/fiber/) - [Construction & Demolition](https://sierraintl.com/construction-demolition/) - Processing Equipment - [Shear/Baler/Loggers](https://sierraintl.com/shear-baler/) - [Two-Ram Balers](https://sierraintl.com/two-ram-balers/) - [Portable Baler/Loggers](https://sierraintl.com/portable-baler-loggers/) - [Three-Compression Baler](https://sierraintl.com/equipment/three-compression-baler/) - [Material Handlers](https://sierraintl.com/material-handlers/) - [Conveyors](https://sierraintl.com/equipment/conveyors/) - [Used Equipment](https://sierraintl.com/used-equipment/) - [Parts & Service](https://sierraintl.com/parts-service/) - [Podcast](https://blog.sierraintl.com/pileofscrap) - About Us - [About Sierra](https://sierraintl.com/about-sierra/) - [Georgia Plant](https://sierraintl.com/georgia-plant/) - [Safety](https://sierraintl.com/safety/) - [Testimonials](https://info.sierraintl.com/customer-testimonials) - [Employment](https://sierraintl.com/employment/) - [Latest News](https://info.sierraintl.com/latest-news) - [Contact](https://sierraintl.com/contact/) - [Español](https://es.sierraintl.com) # Pile of Scrap Podcast # Ep. 51: Buckling Down for 2022 Posted by [Sierra International Machinery](https://blog.sierraintl.com/pileofscrap/author/sierra-international-machinery) on 2/17/22 5:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) **Pile of Scrap Ep. 51: Buckling Down for 2022** With how fast the economy changes, we’ve invited Jason Schenker, one of the most accurate financial forecasters and futurists in the world, back again for his third time on the podcast. Being so close-knit with the recycling industry, Jason gives us the full rundown on the labor market, what’s going on in the metal commodity sector, and issues such as shortages in manufacturing equipment. Jason also discusses some major talking points, such as the global debt and the Russian-Ukraine crisis and how these issues can slow growth for recyclers in 2022.   [Pile of Scrap](https://soundcloud.com/user-324737680) · [Ep. 51: Buckling Down for 2022 with Jason Schenker](https://soundcloud.com/user-324737680/ep-51-buckling-down-for-2022-with-jason-schenker/s-2JfFDeysUJg) Watch this episode on YouTube [here.](https://youtu.be/6DprDCDPPx8)  The Pile of Scrap Podcast is available on [Apple Podcasts](https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/pile-of-scrap/id1473656821), [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/show/4zlieQqEd8AUlMe0NpteZo), and [Google Podcasts](https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cDovL2ZlZWRzLnNvdW5kY2xvdWQuY29tL3VzZXJzL3NvdW5kY2xvdWQ6dXNlcnM6NjcwNDM3MzExL3NvdW5kcy5yc3M?sa=X&ved=0CAMQ4aUDahcKEwjw94ePyP3sAhUAAAAAHQAAAAAQBw). Be sure to Subscribe, Rate, and Review Pile of Scrap.  ![Pile-of-Scrap-Ep-51-Jason-Schenker](https://blog.sierraintl.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Pile-of-Scrap-Ep-50-Schenker-Web.jpg?width=621&name=Pile-of-Scrap-Ep-50-Schenker-Web.jpg) John Sacco and Jason Schenker --- **Transcription** Coming Soon    Topics: [News](https://blog.sierraintl.com/pileofscrap/tag/news), [Recycling](https://blog.sierraintl.com/pileofscrap/tag/recycling) --- ## Leave Comments, Questions, or Topic Suggestions Below **Subscribe to** # Pile of Scrap [![Listen to Pile of Scrap on Apple Podcasts](https://blog.sierraintl.com/hs-fs/hubfs/US_UK_Apple_Podcasts_Listen_Badge_RGB.png?width=300&name=US_UK_Apple_Podcasts_Listen_Badge_RGB.png)](https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/pile-of-scrap/id1473656821) [![Listen to Pile of Scrap on Spotify](https://blog.sierraintl.com/hs-fs/hubfs/spotify-podcast-badge-blk-grn-660x160.png?width=300&name=spotify-podcast-badge-blk-grn-660x160.png)](https://open.spotify.com/show/4zlieQqEd8AUlMe0NpteZo)   ### Recent Posts ### Posts by Topic - [Recycling (51)](https://blog.sierraintl.com/pileofscrap/tag/recycling) - [Scrap Recycling (25)](https://blog.sierraintl.com/pileofscrap/tag/scrap-recycling) - [News (12)](https://blog.sierraintl.com/pileofscrap/tag/news) - [Waste (8)](https://blog.sierraintl.com/pileofscrap/tag/waste) - [Insider (4)](https://blog.sierraintl.com/pileofscrap/tag/insider) - [MRF (2)](https://blog.sierraintl.com/pileofscrap/tag/mrf) - [Paper Recycling (2)](https://blog.sierraintl.com/pileofscrap/tag/paper-recycling) - [Plastic Recycling (1)](https://blog.sierraintl.com/pileofscrap/tag/plastic-recycling) see all #### Main - [Home](http://sierra.flywheelsites.com/) - [Latest News](http://sierra.flywheelsites.com/latest-news/) - [Contact](http://sierra.flywheelsites.com/contact/) - [Careers](https://sierraintl.com/careers/) #### Industries - [Scrap Metal](http://sierra.flywheelsites.com/scrap/) - [Waste Recycling](http://sierra.flywheelsites.com/waste/) - [Fiber Recycling](http://sierra.flywheelsites.com/fiber/) - [Construction & Demolition](http://sierra.flywheelsites.com/construction-demolition/) - [Material Handlers](http://sierra.flywheelsites.com/material-handlers/) #### Processing Equipment - [Shear/Baler/Loggers](https://sierraintl.com/shear-baler/) - [Two-Ram Balers](https://sierraintl.com/two-ram-balers/) - [Portable Baler/Loggers](https://sierraintl.com/portable-baler-loggers/) - [Three-Compression Baler](https://sierraintl.com/equipment/three-compression-baler/) - [Material Handlers](https://sierraintl.com/material-handlers/) - [Conveyors](https://sierraintl.com/equipment/conveyors/) #### Legal - [Terms of Use](http://sierra.flywheelsites.com/terms-of-use/) - [Privacy Policy](http://sierra.flywheelsites.com/privacy-policy/) proud member of: ![ISRI logo](https://blog.sierraintl.com/hubfs/SIERRA_March2018/Images/isri@2x.png) ![ISRI logo](https://blog.sierraintl.com/hubfs/SIERRA_March2018/Images/ara-logo@2x.png) ![ISRI logo](https://blog.sierraintl.com/hubfs/SIERRA_March2018/Images/nda-logo@2x.png) ![CARI-ACIR logo](https://blog.sierraintl.com/hubfs/SIERRA_March2018/Images/logo-reg@2x.png) © 2018 Sierra International Machinery, LLC. All Rights Reserved. ![](https://dc.ads.linkedin.com/collect/?pid=315530&fmt=gif)