Key Topics Covered:

The Spark Behind Origin USA

Pete talks about how he saw an opportunity—and responsibility—to bring manufacturing back to America, starting with jiu-jitsu gis.

Manufacturing in Maine

The commitment to American supply chains and reviving long-lost skills in the state of Maine.

Resilience & Risk

Why Pete bet everything he had—literally—to get his business off the ground and why he never looked back.

Partnership with Jocko Willink

How teaming up with the Navy SEAL turned podcaster and author helped scale Origin’s mission and visibility.

What "Made in America" Really Means

The difference between a marketing label and a mission-driven movement.

Advice for Makers & Entrepreneurs

Pete shares powerful insight on grit, self-belief, and doing hard things—even when no one else believes in you.

Notable Quotes:

“If you're not willing to put it all on the line, then you're not building something that’s going to last.”

“We don't just manufacture here. We grow our own cotton. We spin our own yarn. We dye, cut, and sew—all in America.”

“You have to live the hard days to earn the good ones.”

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