Will Fry, Founder of American Operator, returns to the podcast to break down why Mainshares became American Operator—and what that shift means for the future of small business in America. In this episode, we unpack the real problems with traditional private equity and solo ETA, why operators—not spreadsheets—should lead businesses, and how American Operator structures deals that keep companies locally owned and community-driven. Will shares the thinking behind the rebrand, the mission-first m...
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Will Fry, Founder of American Operator, returns to the podcast to break down why Mainshares became American Operator—and what that shift means for the future of small business in America. In this episode, we unpack the real problems with traditional private equity and solo ETA, why operators—not spreadsheets—should lead businesses, and how American Operator structures deals that keep companies locally owned and community-driven. Will shares the thinking behind the rebrand, the mission-first m...
Why Veterans Make Great Business Owners I John Panaccione - Folla Capital I AO 38
American Operator
1 hour 6 minutes
2 months ago
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 Island in a family with a long history of military service. After years as an Army officer — including a stint leading airborne tank units during Desert Storm — he learned lessons that would carry into every chapter of his life: lead by example, set the standard, an...
American Operator
Will Fry, Founder of American Operator, returns to the podcast to break down why Mainshares became American Operator—and what that shift means for the future of small business in America. In this episode, we unpack the real problems with traditional private equity and solo ETA, why operators—not spreadsheets—should lead businesses, and how American Operator structures deals that keep companies locally owned and community-driven. Will shares the thinking behind the rebrand, the mission-first m...
