HANDS AND DAYLIGHT PODCAST

Before corporate raiders and runaway capitalism, there was a company who owned the industry of shoe machinery. A 70 year battle with the federal government resulted in the monopoly broken up. This is that story.

Pockets of manufacturing are still alive in this country. In this episode Pete talks about the past month of travel he has had, laying down roots and building relationships to take Origin to the next level.

Partner in Origin and Pete's JiuJitsu instructor, André Dedeco Almeida tells the story of how he continued to win during pandemic lockdowns. If you like to laugh and want to learn something new, this is the podcast for you. GO GET TO WORK.

It's been a long time since we had the opportunity to field some of your questions, today that's exactly what we do. Diving into subjects such as supply chain hurdles that have thrown a wrench in our growth over the past year, dealing with tough customer service questions, and also a bit on capital, wealth and cryptocurrency. GO GET TO WORK.

Back after a year in the grind, pivoting, working, winning. Pete and Brian discuss the last 12 months, politics, government, coronavirus and how to pivot your mind for 2021.

Former Navy SEAL sniper and friend, JP Dinnell joins us to chat about the importance of transferring belief in your cause to your team. We also discuss how leadership and pride can pull you in opposite directions. How leadership is earned by practicing it daily, but never mastered.

Part TWO of last week's Q&A episode, Pete & Brian answer questions regarding next level goals for Origin, China and the state of the supply chain, and also the rising pandemic of the Corona Virus and how it may affect business.

Today we answer a wide range of questions from fans with topics including: The American supply chain, Hiring new employees, Partnerships in business, Investing in yourself, and more. PART 1.

Today we sit down with our friend co-host of Jocko Podcast, Echo Charles for a candid conversation surrounding a myriad of topics.

The Origin story has never been shared like this before. Pete's first partner, Dedeco, takes us back to the beginning. An idea, 10,000 dollars, and a handshake at a Brazilian Steakhouse.

In the late 90s, two college kids in Maryland decided to take action and build a billion dollar company, known today as Under Armour. Today we sit down with one of those men, our friend, Kip Fulks. Kip shares his powerful story of overcoming learning disabilities, and building a massive chip on his shoulder that propelled him to become not only a division one athlete, but one of the most successful business men today.

Before tar roads, electricity, railroads, modern heating and cooling, our first Origin Story, "The Spirit of the People", is a story about one of America's first mills in Trion, Georgia. From the original land lotteries, through the Civil War, and thriving today, this story covers one man's idea of spinning and weaving cotton in a small stone and wood factory in the south.

Eli Combs was known on the street as a "closer". The only person to every raise 1 Billion Dollars for three different hedge funds. Eli didn't find immediate success, but he chose to put himself in the action, and grinding day-after-day. His meteoric rise to the top descended quickly after he took a risk on himself, and started his own hedge fund in Greenwich, Connecticut. Today, Eli opens up about his story.

18 years ago, we witnessed an attack on American soil unfold. On our televisions and streamed on our computers. We all remember where we were, what we were doing, and how it impacted our ourselves and this country. Today, we sit down with a dear friend, Tim Couch. A man who was moved on 9.11.2001 to quit his job and enlist in the Marine Corps. Some of us watched and prayed, others took action on that fateful day. This is Tim's story.

Maine's newest resident, Ryan Michler, joins us as at the studio for a great conversation about his experience building boots recently at the Origin factory. We deep dive into all things Maine.

Pete just got back from Europe after almost 30 days abroad filming a documentary. His last stop was Berlin, where he sat down in an old Russian restaurant, and interviewed a woman named Anna, who grew up in communist East Germany. They talked about her father who was a spy for the East, and her first experience in the West. Although Anna's interview won't be released until the documentary is finished, Pete shares with us her stories. There's so much to learn about the mindset in today's America by reflecting on the mindset of post WW2 Germany. 

After three weeks abroad, Pete discusses his experiences, how they relate to living the American Dream, and how much hope plays a part in every human's life. Hope is something that everyone is born with. But why then do some quit and fail to thrive? What happens when the burden becomes too heavy? In this engaging conversation, Pete and Brian deep dive into lost civilizations, today's current problems in America, and how hope and action play such an important role, not just in the American Dream, but in the human dream.

Today we answer some great questions from listeners, it's raw, and unfiltered. From jiu-jitsu to business and everything in-between.

The Chernobyl disaster was a catastrophic nuclear accident that occurred in 1986 at the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant in the Ukraine. Today, we deep dive into what exactly happened, the failure of leadership, and dereliction of duty. A huge amount of energy was suddenly released, rupturing the reactor pressure vessel in a highly destructive explosion, which was immediately followed by an open-air reactor core fire. The only thing left to secure the radioactive site was the hands and daylight of the people.

Andy Stumpf joins us today to talk about war, BASE jumping, wing suiting, hunting, and jiu-jitsu. After being wounded in battle as a Navy SEAL, Andy succumbed to medication to numb out the pain from his injuries. Through a defining moment during a quick stop at the gas station, Andy decided his current path was not only self-destructive, but keeping him from advancing in life. Andy shares the good times and the bad, breaking free, and breaking world records. Funny, and inspirational, this is the story of one frogman who attacks life by jumping in.

Six years ago, we found the last loom left. It was in Lewiston Maine, in a massive mill, abandoned on the top floor of the deteriorating building. We found it when an old-time sewing machinery dealer told Pete, "There's someone you need to meet." She was gatekeeper to this mill, an older woman who’s father also worked there for 40 years. She is also the gatekeeper to the history, and the people who came here to build their American dream. Now we're telling you, there's someone you need to meet. Meet Rachel.

You can have all the hands and daylight, but without freedom you have nothing. By 6-years old, Chanda Luker saw more atrocities in the Khmer Rough concentration camps of Cambodia than most people see in their entire lives. Under Pol Pot's regime, over 2 million Cambodians were murdered. She survived. This is her story: of what really happened under the Pol Pot regime, of surviving, of escaping with her family, of life as refugees. This is her story of finding their way to this sanctuary we call America, and to western Maine. Chanda's story is a heavy one, but it's one that should be heard by everyone.

The only thing Lindsay Skilling knew as a kid was that she wanted to work for the family business. Her great, great grandfather delivered milk and ice cream by horse and buggy throughout the foothills of Western Maine. Today she runs world famous Gifford's Ice Cream. A mother of two, and five generations later, 35 year old CEO Lindsay Skilling shares stories of the past, culture, family and waking up at 3:40 in the morning.

It was men like Dakota that used to grace the battle grounds of the colosseum. Maybe he lived because he had accepted death, maybe that’s where true will comes from. I believe Dakota's greatest gift has yet to come. That as he heals and his pain subsides, just maybe the world will see that part of him also died in that valley with his brothers. Maybe it’s US that has a disorder, and HE that sees clearly. Just maybe we all have a part of us that needs to die off too. Medal of Honor Recipient, Dakota Meyer joins us today to discuss his absolute truth, transparency, war, and how he wants to change the world. 

Former Under Armour employee, Bobby Hull joins us today to discuss ideas and challenges with American manufacturing. He shares his experiences working for one of the world’s biggest brands. But is there a better way to feed the monster as you stand on the edge of the event horizon? It’s a one way trip to the top.

Who is really in control of your life, or should I ask what? What is the true master you serve... is it food, work, or something else? After Pete’s 90 hour fast earlier this week, today we debrief and deep dive into achieving mental clarity through fasting, the benefits and risks.

THERE ISN’T ONE… We all veer off the path and lose focus of our goals, but how do you course correct and recognize it before it’s too late? Is there a blueprint for success? Answered today on Hands And Daylight are some tough questions, including working with you spouse in business, staying true to yourself and your cause and not getting distracted. How the jiu-jitsu mindset can improve all aspects of life and business.

Pete reflects on a recent and uncomfortable conversation with a struggling business person. In debt and all in, is there a way out? Weeks away from the crushing final blow, decisions need to be made to push back. This candid conversation is one that all entrepreneurs should listen to.

Toughness is not a hereditary trait, it's not generational, it's earned. Your mind will fail long before your body. Defeat doesn't care about where you're from, who you are, what you've done. It wants your mind, so it can paralyze your body. Its best friend is misery, and they want company. The battle is mental, not physical. Stay the course and win the day.

Nike and New Balance jumped on the running craze, but one brand took the cake when it came to the world’s best running shoe in the 80s. Bart Hersey, an old New England shoe dog, beat out all the big dogs when it came to manufacturing the world’s best running shoes. Today, Bart tells his story of the rise of an industry. Hersey Shoe could have been one of the world’s biggest sneaker brands, but Bart chose the road less traveled. He discusses the balance of family and business, the struggles and successes, and why he chose to work in small circles, building custom products, one at a time.

It's sugar season here in Maine. Sugar shacks all over the state are crafting their yearly nectar, maple syrup. Here at the factory we are also gearing up for the change of seasons. Today, we answer some great questions about Jiu-Jitsu, business and much more.

Amy Bouchard was working at the Bath Iron Works shipyard when she decided to follow her passion of baking and started making whoopie pies from her kitchen. Her story starts in one of Maine’s oldest mill towns, watching her family work at the factories. With no business experience, a basket in one arm, and a toddler in the other, Amy began her journey. This is her story… 25 years, and 20 million whoopie pies later.

You’ve seen the Travis Mills story on Netflix, possibly read his book, “Tough as They Come”, but where does his continued motivation and drive really come from? Today, we dive deep into his blue collar upbringing, how and why he continues to grind and work tirelessly in business and in life.

Conspiracy theories seem to be the topic of conversation, and today we delve into our own. The conversation takes us to WW2 America and the greatest generation.

Love him or hate him, America’s 7th President Andre Jackson was a popular and now polarizing figure in American history. He was an unstoppable force when the British made a bid for the colonies, to take back what was theirs. Jackson stopped them in their tracks, tactically funneling them to their death like Sparta’s 300. But who was this man that we love to hate, and why did we need him?

Getting in the trenches, getting conditioned, getting dirty. If your not willing to play until the last buzzer, then you’ve already decided that retreating is an option.

Today's political landscape is polarizing, volatile and growing even stranger. Today we delve into the distraction we call politics.

Putting all you have into a team, and feeling abandoned can cause discouragement or can fuel motivation. Today we discuss a recent event, the cause and effect, and how it was dealt with.

Be nimble, be quick, and jump over every freaking candle stick. And if it.s too high, burn it down. A winning mindset is the only mindset to have, there are no sportsmanship trophies in life.

The hard times make hard hands, and hard minds are forged through blunt blows of struggle. And in the good times we always remember they won’t last forever. Every thing that is had is earned. If you didn’t earn it, somebody else did, and somebody else is. And you dishonor their sacrifices by having lazy hands and numbing your mind with whatever false feeling you produce through distraction and self-loathing. What everyone has in this country is choice. Don’t whore it out, don’t squander it. Steal motivation from every good and every bad part of your life and experiences. And choose to use that motivation for only great things.

There is so much confusion going on in the world. I simply don't buy into it. I don't buy into the propaganda that masculinity is toxic. I praise masculinity, I praise fatherhood, leadership and grit. But it seems that society is more emotional about being emotional. Don't be confused or affected by the words, and wave of the loudest.

Former Navy SEAL, and one of AMERICA'S ELITE SNIPERS, JP Dinnell went from highly decorated combat veteran to delivering pizzas for Marco’s. JP grew up with a speech impediment, and through divine providence, he now uses his voice to speak in front of thousands of people. In this powerful podcast, JP discusses how he was able to purge negativity from his life, and the mistakes he made along the way.

Storytelling is how our history has been passed down over thousands of years. Today we are bombarded with content, and our attention is strained as we sort through the trash. But powerful stories will always transcend it all.

For the last podcast of 2018, we put the question out there “Ask Us Anything”. Start your New Year listening to how YOU can start using your own HANDS AND DAYLIGHT to stop taking baby steps, and leap forward towards your goals.

The true secret is that PEOPLE SUCCEED TOGETHER AND NOT INDEPENDENTLY OF ONE ANOTHER. The owner of a three billion dollar company was just like you and I. He started from nothing, with only a dream, and a vision. Our forefathers success was earned through grit and resolve. They didn’t sit behind their desk and wish… they got off their ass and did. Creating relationships… real relationships, only happen in person, and over time.

Today we discuss EXPOSURE, and the importance of making yourself vulnerable with special guest, Ryan Michler from Order of Man Podcast. Follow the grit and drive of early Americans, exposing themselves to not only the elements, but to the unknown ahead.

War hardens a person, but also creates a vulnerable society when the battle takes place outside the bubble. Today we reflect on the softening of America by exploring our recent history, technology and society.

Denim is widely known for it’s place in fashion. But what is America’s real connection with this twill cotton textile? Today we look back at the birth of our nation, and how denim outfitted our ability to separate and thrive. The true fabric of America is dyed blue, highlighted in white, and stained red with the blood of Patriots.

One of our most riveting podcasts to date. Were the puritans truly pure, or were they extremists, staking claim because of entitlement? We’ve all grown up with our version of the Thanksgiving story, was it true or was it a myth? Today we open our ears to the other end of the spectrum.We delve inside the history of New England, compare and contrast what's happening in the world today.

Having humility and having confidence play a big role in getting your mind to the next level. Achieving a flow state can happen, it is possible. There are no magicians in business or in life. If you believe that you belong at the table, it’s a matter of pulling up a seat. But first, you need to level up.

It wasn't an easy week. On the drip, contemplating life, deep in thought and prayer. Today I share my hours of stillness and reflection as I continue to recover from a freak incident. Rhabdo could have killed me, but it may have saved my life.