The WallStreetPapi Podcast

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

Brian Feroldi is insanely knowledgeable when it comes to investing and markets. World-class, no joke. With over 250K YouTube subscribers and 600K+ followers on X, there's a reason people want to listen in.

In this episode, Brian breaks down stock investing so simply: you're just buying a business. That's it. He walks through how to use financial statements, uncover if a company is cooked via moat infultration, and identify the real drivers behind a business before you put a dollar in.What You'll Learn:→ The systematic approach to analyzing stocks → How to do real research like Buffett, Munger, and Bill Ackman→ Reading financial statements without needing a accounting or finance degree→ When to SELL a stock→ Finding company moats before Wall Street doesBrian's taken the best from every investing legend and every great investing book, and distilled it into a framework anyone can use. If there was ONE video to watch to actually understand how stocks work and how to invest intelligently this is it!CONNECT WITH BRIAN:YouTube: @brianferoldiX/Twitter: @BrianFeroldiConnect with me:Weekly letter on money & life. Podcast with entrepreneurs & investors. Ex-Wall Street Analyst.Email Letter: http://wallstreetpapi.substack.comLIKE & SUBSCRIBE!!!Disclaimer:This video is for educational and informational purposes only. It is not financial advice. I'm not a financial advisor, and nothing shared here should be considered a recommendation specific to your situation. Always do your own research or consult with a licensed financial professional before making any investment decisions.

Man, this was one of those podcasts where I learned so much from a legend. James is the real deal and has a ton of lessons from his journey as an entrepreneur. From attending 5 different high schools, writing blogs at 15, selling a business at 19, working in clubs, living in Southeast Asia, to selling a business for $30M—his journey is inspiring as hell, and so is his wisdom.

James Camp is a growth strategist and operator. He's scaled businesses from $50K to multi-millions, orchestrated 8-figure exits, and driven $25M+ in revenue across ventures. Absolute baller.

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Website: http://james.camp

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X: @JamesonCamp

Connect with me: I break down investing without the BS. Weekly letter on money & life. Podcast with entrepreneurs & investors. Ex-Wall Street Analyst.

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When most people hear "Grandmaster," they think of Magnus Carlsen dominating chess. But grand mastery can be achieved in other fields too. With the human brain, memory is one of the most foundational elements to knowledge and information. In 2026, there are roughly only 200 grandmasters of memory.

This elite title is awarded by the World Memory Sports Council to those who demonstrate extraordinary feats of recall under mortal kombat like competition conditions. To achieve this, one must enter the Hunger Games of memory and memorize 1,000 numbers within an hour, remember the order of 10 decks of playing cards (i.e., the sequence of 520 randomly shuffled cards) in another hour, then commit 52 cards to memory in two minutes.

Ed is one of those 200 people. If that's not enough, Ed is one of the OGs from Tim Ferriss's book Tools of Titans.In this one, we tap into Ed's brain and figure out the cheat codes to unlocking our supercomputer brain and how it applies to business and life. I had some stuff click after this one, and I know you'll enjoy it too. If you love what Ed had to say, go check out his app MINDMAX Ed Cooke's latest venture, which is next-level, AI-native learning system that aims to unlock human potential using advanced cognitive techniques!!!!

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Episode 40! I learned more about hiring in this 30-minute conversation than I did in 4 years of trying to build teams.Jon Matzner went from stopping weapons of mass destruction in the Middle East to helping founders build elite global teams. The guy's built and sold multiple businesses. He knows what actually works.Here's what we cover:→ RIP Four Hour Work Week - why Tim Ferriss's VA model is outdated→ How to avoid getting JV talent when hiring (I've been there, it sucks)→ Smart, hungry, coachable - the only 3 attributes that matter→ Why "different countries are like different musical instruments"→ How Jon's company placed 2,000 hires in 20 monthsIf you're stuck scaling because payroll is killing you, watch this.Connect with Jon:X: @MatznerJonNewsletter: https://lazyleverage.beehiiv.com/Company: https://saganpassport.com/

Edwin Dorsey has built the #1 research platform exposing bad companies and has one of the biggest followings on the internet for his work. He's followed by Wall Street analysts, retail traders for his in-depth analysis. Pound for pound, he has the best bearish research in the game.We spoke about China stock scams, paid stock promotions, what verticals AI is disrupting, and how he built a powerhouse business through his writing. Absolute legend. He's had a passion for stocks since 2nd grade.Man, I learned so much from him in this convo. You definitely have to listen in and hear his takes. Thank you Edwin!If you enjoyed this podcast episode, what would help the channel more than you know is liking the video and subscribing.Squad, I highly recommend you subscribe to his work. Edwin is relentless with his research and is legitimately world class. No one better than him.📧 The Bear Cave: https://thebearcave.substack.com/📧 Idea Brunch: https://www.readideabrunch.com/Also if you haven't already make sure to subscribe to my letter as well :)📧 The WallStreetPapi Journal: https://wallstreetpapi.substack.com

Man.... This episode was an absolute banger. I learned a lot from Tim on this one. We chopped it up talking about generating leads, product-market fit, selling, private equity vs. S&P 500, Google Search vs. AI, selling multiple 7-figure businesses, and writing online.Tim Stoddart, founder of Sober Nation, Stodzy Internet Marketing, Quantum Leads, and owner of Blue and Hazel Holdings where he owns equity in 10+ profitable companies (ConvertKit is one company to name). Tim's built multiple 7-figure businesses over the past 15 years. Alex Hormozi follows 180 people on X and Tim is one of them. Drop the mic.Hit the like button and subscribe to the channel on Youtube to help us get more epic guest on the podcast.You're also going to want to stop everything you're doing and subscribe to Tim's free newsletter: https://www.timstodz.com/ A weekly newsletter about entrepreneurship, wealth creation, and living life to the fullest. I personally have been loving his letter and I think you will to.And if you're STILL not on the WallStreetPapi Journal, what are we doing?! Go to https://wallstreetpapi.substack.com and hit subscribe to get a weekly email every Saturday breaking down wealth building without the BS!LFG!

Had a legendary conversation with Shain Noor, the Co-Founder of CFO Silvia. Shain is a full-stack engineer with deep experience across LLMs, fintech, and AI infrastructure. He's built and launched products used by thousands of users, and previously held engineering roles at NASA, Microsoft, The Boring Company, and multiple startups. At Silvia (co-founded with ‪@AnthonyPompliano‬ ), he leads product and engineering, turning complex financial data into actionable, real-time insights for users.In this conversation, I asked him about what CFO Silvia is, how the average person can use it in their own life, and the future of personal finance.CFO Silvia has been a game changer in my own life, helping me consolidate all my finances on one dashboard. It can answer questions related to investing, portfolio exposure, budgeting, expenses, literally anything you can think of, at the push of a button. It's insane! I really think you guys should check this out. It's free, by the way :)cfosilvia.com

In this podcast episode, I sit down with Hrik, an Ethereum developer, to break down the world of NFTs. We cover what NFTs actually are, his personal perspective, where he believes the space is headed, and the bigger thesis on why NFTs matter — all while breaking down money without the B.S.I first met Hrik at a Gary Vee conference in Minnesota. He’s based in Seattle and holds over $200k in NFTs, so he’s someone who truly has skin in the game. In this episode, I dive into his thought process and get his honest take on the future of NFTs. We get right to it and talk about the question everyone asks — why are some of these going for $50,000? Isn’t it just a picture?! In a space full of hype and bad actors, Hrik is the real deal. Together, we cut out the fluff and have a straight-up conversation about where we believe NFTs are going.

Matt Stoller is one of the leading voices on monopoly power in the U.S. economy. He’s the author of Goliath: The 100-Year War Between Monopoly Power and Democracy and studied at Harvard. He’s also the Director of Research at the American Economic Liberties Project, where he focuses on antitrust policy and corporate power in America.Matt writes BIG — a powerful newsletter that breaks down monopoly economics, corporate influence, and the ways money reshapes democracy. He also hosts the podcast Organized Money, which dives deep into how economic power really works.A former Senate policy advisor, Matt’s work has helped revive public awareness of antitrust issues, Big Tech overreach, and the dangers of unchecked corporate consolidation.Where to Find Matt📬 BIG Newsletter — insights on monopoly power 🔗 https://www.thebignewsletter.com/🎙️ Organized Money Podcast📘 Goliath: The 100-Year War Between Monopoly Power and Democracy📚 Available wherever books are soldX (Twitter): @matthewstoller🎧 Enjoyed this episode?Be sure to subscribe, like, and drop a comment!I break down money without the B.S👉 Join the WallStreetPapi Journal: wallstreetpapi.substack.com