Star Operator by Ryan Jaye
Support for Solo Operators
Work that works. Life that fits.
Welcome, Star Operator
This is your hub for honest support, clear guidance, career alignment, and smart systems for the trades and services.
With over 30 years on the tools as a plumber, teacher, and business owner, my mission is to help solo operators find freedom and sustainability—while helping customers better understand and respect the value of quality service.
→ Book a call → Ask a question → Explore the tools → Come to a workshop
Real support. No fluff.
🔧 What is Star Operator?
A business-life education platform for solo operators in the trades, services, and beyond—founded by Ryan Jaye.
We help you build a working life that actually works. Through 1:1 guidance, group sessions, and our signature course, we offer grounded education for:
Self-employed tradies
Career-changers
Apprentices or students
Anyone ready to align life and work
Don’t make it harder than it needs to be.
Your systems support your nervous system. When they’re off, your whole life feels off. You deserve to feel clear, calm, and alive—not stressed or burnt out.
This is about building a small business that fits you.
🧭 The Star Operator 3-Part Alignment Cycle
Our Signature Framework
1. Life Alignment Who you are, how you work best. Build rhythm, clarity, and a lifestyle that works for you.
2. Career Alignment Work that fits your nature, strengths, and goals. Enjoy what you do—and stick with it.
3. Business 101 Real-world business, made simple:
Money & pricing
Offer creation
Customer flow
Systems for peace
Boundaries & communication
Getting paid
This is practical business for real people—not a theory class.
🙌 Who This Is For:
Self-employed tradies or service pros needing support or direction
Employees thinking of stepping out on their own
Students or career-changers who want clarity
Anyone who wants a better way to work and live
🧱 Why Me?
45 years in the game of life. 30+ years in the trades—as a plumber, teacher, business owner, and father.
I’ve built businesses. I’ve burned out. I’ve bounced back.
Now, I help others do the same—with systems that work and support that’s real.
Your success is my success.
💻 What’s Inside:
Star Operator Sessions – 1:1 mentoring for clarity, systems, and self-employment support
Star Op Workshops – Live group events or online learning space
The Star Operator Course – Step-by-step to build a business that fits you
Future Tools – Books, guides, and resources for aligned self-employment
Let’s build something that fits. Get in touch.