Jason Khalipa Podcast

038: The 'Origin' Story (A Really Bad Business Idea) with Pete Roberts

Apr 18, 2024

Pete Roberts, CEO of Origin and Jocko Fuel, shares his journey of American manufacturing, bad business ideas, working with spouses, raising kids, and setting ambitious goals like producing 1,000,000 pairs of jeans annually. The discussion also covers the impact of collegiate sports on parenting, the importance of talent acquisition, and recognizing blind spots in marriage.

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Quick takeaways

Origin USA embodies American manufacturing values through perseverance and American-made products.

Participation in sports fosters essential skills and values in youth, emphasizing discipline and hard work.

Strategic partnerships and team dynamics based on personality traits enhance business growth and success.

Deep dives

Building Origin USA with American Manufacturing

Origin USA is a unique company that embodies American manufacturing values. Pete Roberts, the founder, shares his journey of creating the business and the challenges he faced in starting an American-made Jiujitsu Gis company amidst financial struggles. The decision to build a factory in his backyard in Maine marked a pivotal moment in his entrepreneurial journey. Through perseverance and determination, Pete navigated the hurdles of manufacturing, symbolizing a return to traditional manufacturing roots in America.

Introduction

3min

Recognition at a Local Cafe and Reflection on Impact and Success

2min

Lessons from Collegiate Sports and Parenting in Athletics

6min

The American Manufacturing Revolution

25min

Reflections on CEO Experience and Importance of Talent Acquisition

2min

Recognizing Blind Spots in Marriage

23min

Commitment to Serious Dating and Ambitious Denim Production Goals

3min

Jason and Gabe sit down with Pete Roberts, Founder and CEO of Origin and Jocko Fuel, for today’s episode of the Jason Khalipa Podcast:
- Building Origin
- Aversion to the sport of football
- Kids helping with the business
- The Origin Story (a really bad business idea)
- American manufacturing
- What was Origin's defining moment?
- Personality Trait Test impact on business
- You and your spouse are on a team
- Working with your spouse
- Raising kids at a young age
- 1,000,000 pairs of jeans a year
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