After Dark #104 - Cobalt Kinetics At Shot Show: Gabe Cabrera on Guns, Business, Innovation and Beyond

Today on After Dark I sit down with Gabe Cabrera of Cobalt Kinetics. Gabe shares his fascinating career within the firearm industry, offering insights into his upbringing and experiences throughout the business. With a focus on industry dynamics, business models, and a glimpse into the future, our conversation touches on innovation and even ventures into the political landscape. Hopefully, the experience you can take away from this conversation is behind-the-scenes look at the firearms industry, addressing quality, innovation, and the journey of products from creation to the hands of end-users.

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Timestamps
00:00 Intro
05:13 Shot Show
07:56 Gabe's Stroke Story
19:32 Gabe's Background Managing And Rebranding Cobalt Kinetics
29:35 Doing Business In This Industry
33:27 Gabe's Career Path
40:35 Why Is The Gun Industry So Unique And So Far Behind
47:55 Bringing New Leadership Into The Industry
57:13 NSSF What Is It That They Do
01:06:01 How Big Companies Screw Small Companies
01:13:34 Gatekeeping Behind The Scenes
01:20:06 Ways To Help Smaller Companies With Small Regional Shows
01:30:05 Predatory Markers (Instructors And Firearms Sides)
01:43:03 Cobalt Kinetics 2024

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