499: Ted Decker & Ian Cinnamon—Orbiting Home
Summary
Mike Rowe interviews Home Depot CEO Ted Decker about the skilled trades gap, consumer resilience, and initiatives like Path to Pro that support veterans and students. He then speaks with Ian Cinnamon, CEO of Apex, who discusses mass-producing satellites to revolutionize the aerospace industry. Both guests highlight the critical role of manufacturing and technical skills in the future economy.
Topics discussed
Intro: Ted Decker and Ian Cinnamon guests
Ad: K-12 Career and College Prep
Home Depot's customer-first culture and housing market
Addressing the skilled trades gap and veteran support
Path to Pro program and high school shop classes
Ad: ZipRecruiter hiring platform
Boy Scouts, Kids' Workshops, and DIY trends
Consumer behavior, Gen Z, and cordless tools
Intro to Ian Cinnamon and Ad: Good Ranchers
Ian Cinnamon's background and Origin rocket failure
The importance of satellites and orbital debris
Ad: Camel City Mill work socks
Mass-producing satellites like cars
Recruiting diverse talent for space manufacturing
Risk tolerance, pricing, and future goals
Outro and Ads: Progressive and 1-800-Flowers
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