Episode 44: Making Local Businesses Great: Licensing, Manufacturing & the American Dream | William Fry

Will Fry, CEO of American Operator, is on a mission to make local businesses great again. In this episode, we dive deep into why high-paying vocational jobs sit empty across America, how the licensing system is actively discouraging people from entering trades, the current state of manufacturing in the U.S., and the massive opportunity hiding in plain sight: 6 million retiring business owners looking for successors.Will breaks down the American Operator model how they acquire small businesses from retiring owners and partner with the next generation of proven operators to own and lead their piece of the American Dream. From $120K mechanic jobs nobody wants to the path toward owning 70% of a multi-million dollar business, this conversation is packed with actionable insights about the future of work and wealth in America.KEY TOPICS:Why licensing requirements (8 years to become a master plumber?!) are creating artificial labor shortagesManufacturing in America vs. offshoring critical infrastructureOwning a small businessCONNECT WITH WILL FRY:American Operator: https://www.americanoperator.comX/Twitter: @BuySellSMBSUBSCRIBE TO MY WEEKLY LETTER:https://www.wallstreetpapi.substack.comIf you found value in this episode, please like and subscribe to help more people discover alternative paths to building wealth and owning their future.#BusinessOwnership #Trades #Manufacturing #AmericanDream #SmallBusiness #Entrepreneurship