436: Garry Ridge—Any Dumbass Can Do It

Once named one of Inc. magazine’s 10 most admired CEOs, Garry led WD-40 for 25 years. At that time, his leadership and positive corporate culture grew WD-40 into one of the world's most recognized and well-loved brands. In this episode, Garry discusses how he achieved this and why he detailed it in his book, Any Dumbass Can Do It. Many thanks to our excellent sponsors ZipRecruiter.com/Rowe to try ZipIntro for FREE. PureTalk.com/Rowe Switch to a qualifying plan and claim your FREE Samsung Galaxy K12.com/ROWE to find a tuition-free K12-powered school near you. KnobelSpirits.com Use code Carl and spend $100 to get FREE Orange Bitter Sugar Cubes.

Amid the tariff wars, Mike sits down with two men whose businesses are NOT affected by foreign supply chains. Josh is a master bladesmith and founder of the Montana Knife Company, and Bayard is founder and CEO of American Giant. Both men are uniquely positioned to discuss the benefits and pitfalls of making products entirely in the United States. Big thanks to our terrific sponsors BuildSubmarines.com Explore available careers! LifeVac.net Use code MIKE to get 20% off your full purchase Watch People You Should Know on Mike’s YouTube Channel

You may know Sarah as the on-camera producer from Facebook’s Returning the Favor with Mike Rowe. She is also a two-time Emmy-winning storyteller, social anthropologist, founder and CEO of Common Ground Studios, and the absolute cheeriest person you’ll ever meet! Sarah talks with Mike about their new show, People You Should Know, which will premiere May 2 on Mike’s YouTube channel @therealmikerowe. Shout out to our great sponsors AuraFrames.com/Mike Use code: Mike to get $35 off their best-selling Carver Mat frame. ZipRecruiter.com/Rowe to try ZipIntro for FREE. PureTalk.com/Rowe Switch to a qualifying plan and claim your FREE Samsung Galaxy Pestie.com/Mike to get 10% off your order.

Peggy Rowe, a.k.a. Mike’s three-time NYT bestselling mom, is back for a check-in. In this episode you’ll hear about the horrors of hoarding, books you’ll never read, dancin’ chicken, crab pickin’, and a Mother’s Day story about a toy that really sucks! Big thanks to our terrific sponsors AuraFrames.com/Mike Use code: Mike to get $35 off their best-selling Carver Mat frame. CompanyCam.com Jobsite photo tools to manage work from anywhere. K12.com/Rowe Find a tuition-free K12-powered school near you.  

The multilingual, bass-thumping, capitalist dives into what made him fall in love with America, his unforgettable first job involving prosthetic testes, and the etymology of the word a**hole. It’s a free-wheeling discussion from Moses to Superman and everything in between.  Shout out to our great sponsors ZipRecruiter.com/Rowe to try ZipIntro for FREE. PureTalk.com/Rowe Switch today to a qualifying plan and claim your FREE Samsung Galaxy BuildSubmarines.com Explore available careers!

David Bahnsen is the founder, managing partner, and chief investment officer of The Bahnsen Group, which manages over seven billion dollars in assets. He’s also a podcaster, author, and Christian intellectual. His book, Full Time: Work and the Meaning of Life, is simpatico with Mike’s S.W.E.A.T. pledge.   Big thanks to our awesome sponsors American-Giant.com/MIKE Use code MIKE to get 20% off your order. Tax Network USA—Call 800-958-1000 or visit TNUSA.com/ROWE for a FREE consultation. LifeVac.net Use code MIKE to get 20% off your full purchase.

Award-winning actor and old friend Rico drops by for a hysterical, if not irreverent, hang with Mike and Chuck, friends he’s had for 40+ years. There is laughter; there are tears, and there is laughter that turns into tears. Warning: Don’t listen while drinking coffee in front of a computer. Tip o’ the hat to our excellent sponsors ZipRecruiter.com/Rowe to post a job for FREE. PureTalk.com/Rowe Save 50% off your first month! LifeVac.net Use code MIKE to get 20% off your full purchase American-Giant.com/MIKE Use code MIKE to get 20% off your order.

The multi-award-winning actor, chronic philanthropist, and all-around outstanding human drops by to talk about his son, Mac Sinise, who sadly passed away January 5, 2024. Gary shares Mac’s story and the musical compositions he left behind, all of which can be found on Resurrection & Revival parts 1 and 2, which are available on vinyl here. The three music videos mentioned during the episode are Arctic Circles by Mac Sinise, Shenandoah (author unknown), and The Rise by Mac Sinise. Many thanks to our excellent sponsors ZipRecruiter.com/Rowe to post a job for FREE. Tax Network USA—Call 800-958-1000 or visit TNUSA.com/ROWE for a FREE consultation. BuildSubmarines.com Explore available careers! MCSF.org/apply Check your availability and apply today!

As a logger and forester, Mike Albrecht knows a lot about wood. He is the two-time president of the American Loggers Council, and he’s on a mission to reintroduce America to one of its most abundant and reliable renewable resources—wood. Mike also speaks to how we can better manage our forests to prevent wildfires. Today’s episode is sponsored by PureTalk.com/Rowe Save 50% off your first month! BuildSubmarines.com Explore available careers! Tax Network USA—Call 800-958-1000 or visit TNUSA.com/ROWE for a FREE consultation. MCSF.org/apply Check your availability and apply today!

Carlos spent seven weeks without any screens—no phone, no computer, no TV. His newest book, Reconnected, documents that journey filled with monks, Amish, a bobcat, and lots of self-discovery. Many thanks to our excellent sponsors ZipRecruiter.com/Rowe to try ZipRecruiter for FREE. PureTalk.com/Rowe Switch today to a qualifying plan of just $45 per month and get a new iPhone 14 or Samsung Galaxy. mikeroweWORKS.org/scholarship to apply for a work ethic scholarship.