American Operator
Hosted by Joseph Cabrera, American Operator dives into the world of business ownership through conversations with entrepreneurs, operators, and leaders who have built and sustained successful businesses. This podcast offers real talk on the challenges, rewards, and lessons learned from the frontlines of entrepreneurship. Whether you're considering buying a business, running one, or looking for inspiration, you'll find valuable insights and advice here. We're unapologetically pro-American and pro small business, celebrating the people who keep our communities thriving. Join us to learn, grow and take control of your entrepreneurial journey.
Podcasting since 2024 • 42 episodes
American Operator
Latest Episodes
Millions In Debt At 24 Years Old | Tori Clark - Spa Luxe I AO 42
At 20 years old, Tori Clark lost her father — and overnight, inherited her family’s charter bus company, Clark Travel, along with millions in debt. What followed wasn’t just a business turnaround. It was a six-year fight to surviv...
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Fighting Nazis, Making Whiskey, and Honoring The Men Who Invented Mountain Recreation I 10th Mountain I 41
In the heart of Vail Valley, Ryan Thompson and Sean McNeill run 10th Mountain Whiskey & Spirit Co., a distillery paying tribute to the legendary 10th Mountain Division — soldiers who fought Nazis, came home, and laid th...
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An Irish Immigrant Protects America's Most Beautiful Land I Ken Murphy I 40
What happens when an Irish river guide turns his passion for adventure into a small business empire in the Colorado mountains?Ken Murphy, founder of Adventure Outdoors in Eagle, Colorado, shares how a one-way ticket to the U.S. ...
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The School Bus That Picks Up 11,000 Dogs I Evan Z - EZ Dog Play & Stay I AO 39
What happens when you trade the desk job for a dog bus?For Evan, the journey from finance to fur started with one realization — he was meant to work outside, around animals, and on his own terms. After years behind a desk as a ban...
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Why Veterans Make Great Business Owners I John Panaccione - Folla Capital I AO 38
Why do veterans make some of the best business owners in America?For John Panaccione, the answer starts with leadership, decision-making, and grit — traits forged not in a boardroom, but on the battlefield.John grew up in Rhode I...
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