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.
American Operator
First 30 Days Pt. 2: How to Measure Business Health I AO 24
You don’t need to be a CPA to be a great owner.
But if you don’t understand how your business makes, loses, or keeps money... you’re flying blind.
In this episode of American Operator, JC walks through the core financial metrics every new business owner must track to know if the business is actually healthy… or just surviving.
From weekly cash flow checks to retention rates and debt coverage, this is the business dashboard no one handed you—but everyone needs.
🔍 Learn how to:
- Build your “Owner Dashboard” with 3–5 core metrics
- Read a P&L like a story—not a spreadsheet
- Track cash flow daily and spot leaks fast
- Monitor team morale without disrupting the operation
- Make confident decisions with real financial awareness
This is Part 2 of our First 30 Days series.
🎧 Catch up on Part 1: How to Build Trust in a Business You Just Bought.
📩 Subscribe to the American Operator to get Part 3 next week.
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