(Podcast) Designed in California 12: Ron Johnson and the Genius of the Apple Store

Six ColorsPublished 2026-10-09 15:13 UTC

In this bonus episode, Jason interviews former Apple SVP of Retail Ron Johnson about why Steve Jobs wanted to get into retail, understanding what Apple’s brand represents, the customer-service model of the Apple Store, and much more.…

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