American Operator
See America’s small businesses the way they were meant to be seen — up close, on the ground, and through the eyes of the people who run them. American Operator documents the real stories of Main Street:
• We visit small businesses across the country.
• We highlight operators keeping their towns alive.
• We show what ownership actually looks like.
• And we expose the hidden cost of private equity roll-ups hollowing out local communities.
From family-owned shops to essential service businesses, from thriving main streets to towns devastated by outside ownership, we’re capturing the reality of American small business at a turning point.
Our mission is simple: keep America locally owned & operated by shining a light on the businesses, operators, and communities worth fighting for.
Subscribe and join the movement to rebuild, revive, and protect America’s small business backbone.
This is American Operator
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American Operator
Latest Episodes
Why America Can't Find Electricians (And How We Fix It) | Emily Escobar | AO 70
Most people don't realize how difficult it is to become a licensed electrician.After more than 20 years in the electrical trades, Emily Escobar has seen firsthand why so many talented people struggle to advance. A master electrician, edu...
Profit vs Care: The Crisis in Senior Living | James Lee | AO 69
What happens when the people who cared for us become dependent on someone else for care?In this episode of the American Operator Podcast, JC sits down with senior living expert James Lee, a 20-year veteran of the industry who has ...
The Secret to Building a Blue-Collar Brand People Love | Lance Ingram -Waterloo Turf | AO 68
What if the secret to building a great business had nothing to do with the product… and everything to do with purpose, people, and brand?In this episode of the American Operator Podcast, we sit down with Lance Ingram