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Explore Codie Sanchez’s journey champion for small businesses through private equity principles. Dive into her transformative mission, key mechanisms, and the controversies surrounding the integration of private equity practices in startups. 📥 Connect with The Market EdgeEnjoyed this episode? Make sure to follow the channel and turn on notifications so you never miss a market breakdown. Spreaker: The Market Edge Link Business Inquiries: golden.wave.soundworks@gmail.com📈 About The Market Edge The Market Edge strips away the hype to deliver sharp, data-driven insights, macroeconomic analysis, and actionable strategies. Whether you are...

Leave an Amazon Rating or Review for my New York Times Bestselling book, Make Money Easy! Check out the full episode: https://greatness.lnk.to/1983DM Codie Sanchez spent 16 years grinding to keep up with people she says she doesn't even like. Her line that stopped me: most of the people giving you business advice online were miserable long before success, and still kind of miserable after it. So why take their map? Sanchez points at Jeff Bezos puttering in the morning. Tim Cook working out for his first hour, back...

Own or be owned. That's Codie Sanchez's ultimatum for anyone serious about their financial future. The founder of Contrarian Thinking and author of the new book Own or Be Owned returns to Rapid Response to make her most impassioned case yet for why buying a small business is the most reliable path to wealth that most people are too scared to take. She breaks down what "cowboying" your business is costing you, and why AI isn’t a shortcut for everyone, but instead an accelerator for what's already inside you. Plus, the industries she'd invest in right now, and why most small business owners are solving the wrong problems. Visit the Rapid Response website here: https://www.rapidresponseshow.com/ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

What if the grind you think makes you successful is the very thing keeping you broke and exhausted? Codie Sanchez, a former Goldman Sachs employee who has run 1,621 businesses through her company’s systems, sat down with Lewis to talk about money, freedom, and why most entrepreneurs across the US earn less than California’s $78,000 minimum wage. Her book Own or Be Owned is built on one uncomfortable question: do you own a business, or does it own you? She tells the story of walking into a bank for a loan and finding the account she thought held a million dollars almost empty. That night she sat in the dark and called her dad, who told her you are not really in the game until you have had a night like that. She never ran a business without systems again. The fixes she shares are simpler than you expect. Most businesses are underpriced by 30 to 300 percent, fewer than a third have recurring revenue, and hard work has almost nothing to do with how much money you make. She also explains why more than 80 percent of kids want nothing to do with their parents’ business. You will finish this one ready to raise your prices and build a life where work fits around the people you love. Pre-Order: Own or Be Owned: Build a Business So Good It Doesn't Need You Main Street Millionaire: How to Make Extraordinary Wealth Buying Ordinary Businesses Codie's Instagram Codie's YouTube Big Deal Podcast Codie's Website In this episode you will: Learn the OWN system of 12 profit levers Codie Sanchez uses to build a business that runs without youRaise your prices with confidence once you see why most businesses are underpriced by 30 to 300%Escape key man risk by building systems and hiring people who can outperform youTest real market demand before you build, so your next venture doesn’t start from your painBreak the money beliefs that keep you living paycheck to paycheckPay yourself first and add recurring revenue so your profits turn into lasting freedomFor more information go to https://lewishowes.com/1983 More SOG episodes we think you’ll love! Get More From Lewis! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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Codie Sanchez is an entrepreneur, investor and author. How do you make your business work for you instead of constantly working for your business? Stepping back is often mistaken for putting in less effort, but what if your company could operate better with less dependence on you? How do you build a business that runs smoothly without your constant involvement, and what steps can you take to make that possible? Expect to learn the truth about getting rich, why most business owners need to step back rather than dive in more, how to get the most out of your staff, whether you will be able to trust AI to run your business or not, why suffering feels so productive, how to relinquish control of your business for the best outcomes and much more… Sponsors: See discounts for all the products I use and recommend: ⁠https://chriswillx.com/deals⁠ Timestamps: (00:00) The Biggest Lie About Getting Rich (02:45) Should You Start Your Own Business? (05:37) Why Codie Turned Down Richard Branson (07:35) When Responsibility Is Really Just Ego (08:44) The Evolution Every Business Owner Goes Through (15:45) How to Get the Best From Your Staff (19:49) When Does an Owner Know to Relinquish Control? (28:40) Is AI Important for Small Businesses? (37:42) The Secret to Finding Great Employees (41:59) The Biggest Hiring Mistakes to Avoid (43:24) The Best Questions to Ask Candidates (56:53) How Does Slowing Down Affect Your Identity? (01:05:50) How to Approach the Hard Conversations (01:08:21) The Jobs Founders Need to Stop Doing (01:11:31) Are Pricing Problems Really Confidence Problems? (01:18:01) When Should Founders Start Paying Themselves More? (01:27:56) How to Move Into an Owner Role (01:31:26) What’s Next for Codie? Extra Stuff: Get my free reading list of 100 books to read before you die: ⁠https://chriswillx.com/books⁠ Try my productivity energy drink Neutonic: ⁠https://neutonic.com/modernwisdom⁠ Episodes You Might Enjoy: #577 - David Goggins - This Is How To Master Your Life: ⁠lnkfi.re/SN-Goggins⁠ #712 - Dr Jordan Peterson - How To Destroy Your Negative Beliefs: ⁠lnkfi.re/SN-Peterson⁠ #700 - Dr Andrew Huberman - The Secret Tools To Hack Your Brain: ⁠lnkfi.re/SN-Huberman⁠ - Get In Touch: Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/chriswillx⁠ Twitter: ⁠https://www.twitter.com/chriswillx⁠ YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/modernwisdompodcast⁠ Em

A divorce lawyer reveals the subtle warning signs that a marriage is breaking long before the fights start. In this condensed version of The BigDeal, Codie Sanchez talks with James Sexton about contempt, connection, infidelity, and why marriage is a daily practice—not a guarantee. Cut from the full episode to a quick listen, this summary shows how relationships fade slowly, how to spot distance before it hardens, and simple repair tools like asking what your partner needs, giving grace, and naming what still feels loving. Sexton also explains how social media, comparison, children, and self-deception can erode intimacy, and why the healthiest couples are the ones who keep choosing each other with eyes open. Listen now to get the key ideas in minutes.

One billionaire’s biggest investing edge isn’t flashy picks—it’s patience, trust, and buying into real businesses. In this condensed episode of The BigDeal, host Codie Sanchez talks with David Adelman, billionaire co-owner of the 76ers and investor in 90+ companies, about why he avoids venture capital hype and instead looks for operating businesses with succession problems, strong moats, and honest operators. Original episode: full-length interview; new version: a quick listen in minutes. You’ll learn Adelman’s rules for deal-making, why “bad news does not get better with time,” how he spots opportunity in student housing and boring service businesses like HVAC, plumbing, and electrical, and why character matters more than ego. He also shares practical lessons on leadership, business model evaluation, and teaching wealth habits at home. Listen now to get the key ideas in minutes.

Why do smart, capable people stay stuck in mediocrity? In this condensed episode of The BigDeal, host Codie Sanchez and guest Seth Godin unpack the hidden force of deniability, the power of strategic quitting, and why “work that matters for people who care” beats chasing everyone. In the original conversation, trimmed from a longer interview to a quick listen, you’ll hear Godin explain his craft ethic, how to break free from false obligations, why the wrong feedback metrics can derail good work, and how leadership depends on voluntary action and agency. The discussion also touches on smallest viable audience thinking, business model focus, decision-making, productivity, and the role of truth in escaping old entanglements. Listen now to get the key ideas in minutes.

Tough feedback isn’t unkind—it’s often the fastest path to growth, respect, and better leadership. In this condensed episode of The BigDeal with host Codie Sanchez, she breaks down her C.L.E.A.R. method for giving honest feedback without being cruel: Care, Lead with the work, Exact, and Ask. You’ll learn why avoiding hard conversations can stall performance, how to keep criticism focused on behavior instead of character, and why strong employees and partners value clarity over comfort. Codie also explains how to stop becoming the “human complaint box” and set healthier boundaries in teams and relationships. This summary cuts straight to the key ideas from the full conversation, saving you time while delivering practical leadership and decision-making takeaways you can use right away. Listen now to get the key ideas in minutes.

AI isn’t valuable because it’s fast—it’s valuable when it solves the right business problem. In this condensed version of The BigDeal, Codie Sanchez talks with Geoff Woods about using AI for business growth, productivity, leadership, and decision-making, with a focus on strategy over hype. In the full conversation, the ideas are distilled into a much shorter listen so you can get the key takeaways in minutes. Woods explains his CRIT framework—Context, Role, Interview, Task—and shows why the best AI prompts start with clear thinking, not generic automation. He shares real-world examples, including a virtual board rehearsal and a debt restructuring that saved a company $300 million in ten minutes. You’ll also hear why most people should use AI as a thought partner, how leaders can build more self-directed teams, and how to avoid outsourcing your reasoning. Listen now to get the key ideas in minutes.

Why are so many people stuck in their own heads—and what actually helps them move forward? In this condensed version of The BigDeal, Codie Sanchez talks with Zuby about self-obsession, masculinity, mental health, purpose, and why young men are struggling with isolation, suicide, and loss of direction. This summary trims the original episode down to the key ideas, saving you time while keeping the core insights: how competence builds confidence, why therapy culture can miss the point, and how faith, family, and community can restore meaning. Zuby also shares his blunt take on leadership, discipline, internet criticism, and the importance of creating something useful instead of spiraling inward. If you’re interested in psychology, society and culture, masculinity, or decision-making, this recap delivers the big takeaways fast. Listen now to get the key ideas in minutes.

Ambition can open doors, but your principles determine where you go from there. In today’s episode, Ryan talks with entrepreneur and investor Codie Sanchez about how the four Stoic virtues of courage, discipline, justice, and wisdom can serve as a guide for building a successful career, leading well, and creating a life you actually want. They discuss why most professional risks are less dangerous than they seem, how to stop undervaluing your work, and what it means to pursue success without sacrificing your values, relationships, or reputation.  Codie Sanchez is an entrepreneur, investor, and founder of Contrarian Thinking, where she teaches people how to build wealth through business ownership. After starting her career in journalism and later working in finance at firms like Goldman Sachs and Vanguard, Codie went on to buy, build, and invest in Main Street businesses. She is also the author of Main Street Millionaire and host of the BigDeal Podcast. Follow Codie Sanchez on Instagram @codiesanchez, on TikTok @Codie_Sanchez, and on YouTube @CodieSanchezCT Check out Ryan’s episode on BigDeal by Codie Sanchez 👉 Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube 📚 Grab signed copies of Main Street Millionaire by Codie Sanchez at The Painted Porch | https://www.thepaintedporch.com/ 🎟️ DAILY STOIC LIVE | Ryan Holiday is coming to a city near you! Grab tickets here |  https://www.dailystoiclive.com/ 🎙️ AD-FREE | Support the podcast and go deeper into Stoicism by subscribing to The Daily Stoic Premium - unlock ad-free listening, early access, and bonus content: https://dailystoic.supercast.com/ 🎥 VIDEO EPISODES| Watch the video episodes on The Daily Stoic YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@DailyStoic/videos ✉️ FREE STOIC WISDOM | Want Stoic wisdom delivered to your inbox daily? Sign up for the FREE Daily Stoic email at https://dailystoic.com/dailyemail Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hook: Wealth today comes from leverage, not hours—code, media, and capital scale you globally. Original episode (~78 minutes) condensed to ~12 minutes for fast, actionable insight. In this tight summary, host Codie Sanchez and guest Eric Jorgenson (on Naval Ravikant’s ideas) map how to spot high-return moves in startups, entrepreneurship, and business. Learn to separate inputs from outputs, build small leverage games, increase your surface area for luck, and manage desire so judgment—not grind—wins. You’ll get practical tactics for productizing your skills, climbing industry ladders, and creating built luck through reputation. Keywords: leverage, Naval Ravikant, Eric Jorgenson, entrepreneurship, startups, productivity, wealth creation. Listen now to get the key ideas and tactical takeaways in minutes.

Vivian sits down with Codie Sanchez, Wall Street veteran turned business acquisition expert and founder of Contrarian Thinking, for a conversation about building real wealth through buying boring businesses.  In this episode, you'll learn: 1. How Codie's years on Wall Street shaped the way she thinks about money, hustle, and building wealth. 2. What "buying boring businesses" actually means, and how small business acquisitions can fit into a regular person's financial portfolio. 3. How to know if a business is set up to succeed or fail, what it takes to go from breaking even to actually profiting, and the practical steps you can take right now to stop trading time for money and start building lasting wealth. Check out Codie on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/codiesanchez/ and check out her work at https://codiesanchez.com/.  Follow the podcast on Instagram and TikTok! Host: Vivian Tu  Producer: Grace Rittenhouse Editor: Fringe Podcasts Got a financial question you want answered in a future episode? Email us at podcast@yourrichbff.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Codie Sanchez watched aspiring entrepreneurs chase startup dreams, only to end up overwhelmed, underpaid, or stuck. After 12 years in finance, she saw a different reality: the ultra-wealthy weren’t starting a business from scratch; they were buying “boring”, profitable companies hiding in plain sight. That insight changed everything. She left corporate, built her own portfolio, and wrote Main Street Millionaire to share the playbook. In this episode, Codie breaks down how to find, finance, buy, and exit overlooked businesses to build real ownership, scalable income, and lasting financial freedom. In this episode, Hala and Codie will discuss: (00:00) Introduction (02:21) Why Boring Businesses Create Real Wealth (06:42) Ownership as the True Path to Freedom (15:56) What Are Main Street Businesses? (25:58) Preparing to Buy a Boring Business (33:30) Creative Financing Secrets for Entrepreneurs (41:28) Hidden Business Opportunities You Can Buy (48:44) Key Financials Before Buying a Business (52:57) How to Exit a Business Profitably (57:45) What Main Street Millionaire Will Teach You (01:00:17) AI and the Future of “Boring” Businesses Codie Sanchez is an investor, entrepreneur, and founder of Contrarian Thinking, a platform focused on financial freedom through business ownership. She is the co-founder of Unconventional Acquisitions and has built a portfolio of cash-flowing "Main Street" businesses. Codie previously worked in finance at firms such as Goldman Sachs and Vanguard, specializing in private equity and investment strategies. She is also the author of Main Street Millionaire, where she teaches people how to build wealth by acquiring boring, profitable businesses. Sponsored By: Indeed - Get a $75 sponsored job credit to boost your job's visibility at Indeed.com/profiting Shopify - Start your $1/month trial at Shopify.com/profiting. Quo - Run your business communications the smart way. Try Quo for free, plus get 20% off your first 6 months when you go to quo.com/profiting Experian - Manage and cancel your unwanted subscriptions and reduce your bills. Get started now with the Experian App and let your Big Financial Friend do the work for you. See experian.com for details. Intuit - Start paying bills the smart way, not the hard way. Learn more at QuickBooks.com/billpay Huel - Grab nutritionally complete meals you can drink. Get 15% off with code PROFITING at huel.com/PROFITING AT&T Business - Power your small business with reliable connectivity from AT&T. Switch today at business.att.com.  Fabric - Protect your family with term life insurance from Fabric by Gerber Life. Apply today in just minutes at meetfabric.com/profiting  ZocDoc - Stop putting off those doctors’ appointments. Find and instantly book a doctor you love today at Zocdoc.com/PROFITING  Blinkist - Turn the world’s best nonfiction books into quick 15-minute reads or listens. Grab your free trial plus an exclusive 30% discount at blinkist.com/profiting Resources Mentioned: Codie's Book, Main Street Millionaire: bit.ly/-MainStreet  Codie's Business Marketplace, BizScout: bizscout.com  Codie's Newsletter, Contrarian Thinking: contrarianthinking.co Active Deals - youngandprofiting.com/deals  Key YAP Links Reviews - ratethispodcast.com/yap YouTube - youtube.com/c/YoungandProfiting Newsletter - youngandprofiting.co/newsletter  LinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/htaha/ Instagram - instagram.com/yapwithhala/ Social + Podcast Services: yapmedia.com Transcripts - youngandprofiting.com/episodes-new  Entrepreneurship, Entrepreneurship Podcast, Business, Business Podcast, Self Improvement, Self-Improvement, Personal Development, Starting a Business, Strategy, Investing, Sales, Selling, Psychology, Productivity, Entrepreneurs, AI, Artificial Intelligence, Technology, Marketing, Negotiation, Money, Finance, Side Hustle, Mental Health, Career, Leadership, Mindset, Health, Growth Mindset, Side Hustle, Starting a Business, Passive Income, Online Business, Networking

Codie Sanchez (founder of Contrarian Thinking and author of Main Street Millionaire ) believes ownership changes lives. Her mission is bold and specific: create one million business owners. But beneath that mission is a deeper argument about how taking control of your life can help you not only be more successful, but happier. In this episode of Office Hours , Codie and I explore her philosophy of happiness, built around three requirements: progress, freedom, and ownership. We explore what those ideas can mean to each of us personally. Why earning your own money shapes your sense of agency. Why responsibility, taken voluntarily, can increase satisfaction. And why ownership is not just about assets, but about how you take responsibility for your life. — Brought to you by: • ⁠⁠ David Protein ⁠⁠ —The most effective portable protein on the planet ⁠⁠http://www.davidprotein.com/arthur⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ — Where to find Codie Sanchez: • Website: https://codiesanchez.com • X: https://x.com/Codie_Sanchez • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/codiesanchez • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/codiesanchezbiz • YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5fI3kxC-ewZ6ZXEYgznM7g • TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@realcodiesanchez • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/codiesanchez • Contrarian Thinking: https://www.contrarianthinking.co More from Codie: Codie hosts an annual 3-day virtual workshop to help you find, buy, and build a business… and it’s happening this Feb 20-22! Come learn what Wall Street (and your boss) hope you never learn: https://contrarianthinking.biz/MSML_BDYT26 . — Where to find Arthur Brooks: • Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://arthurbrooks.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ • Newsletter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.arthurbrooks.com/newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ • X: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://x.com/arthurbrooks⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ • Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/arthurcbrooks/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ • Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/ArthurBrooks/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ • YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGuyFRjJQFGCKzfHTBvWM6A⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ • LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/arthur-c-brooks/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ • Email: <a h

Codie Sanchez breaks down why chasing fame is a losing game—and why real wealth is often built quietly through “boring” businesses most people overlook. Drawing on her background in institutional finance and small-business acquisitions, Codie explains how she spots unfair opportunities, why she exited industries like cannabis despite strong returns, and which unsexy sectors can consistently generate cash today. The conversation dives into college versus trade school, the true value of elite networks, and how parental expectations can hold young people back from building the life they actually want. Codie shares practical advice on making more money early in your career—finding your unfair advantage, helping your boss win, stacking skills, and learning to negotiate by understanding how value is really created inside a business. They also cover sales, mentorship, investing basics, and how to start learning deals without taking reckless risks. Codie closes with a candid take on investing in your health, appearance, and resilience—arguing that winning often comes down to doing hard things early and playing the game as it actually exists, not how we wish it worked. Chapters  0:00 Rich vs Famous  3:17 Overlooked Businesses & Early Investing  9:42 Why Boring Businesses Win  17:11 College, Trade School & Social Capital  26:08 Parents, Pressure & Choosing Advice  34:19 How to Make More Money Early  42:07 Sales, Skills & Standing Out at Work  50:23 Investing Basics & Learning Deals  57:41 Health, Appearance & Playing to Win  1:03:18 Final Thoughts & Wrap-Up    🔗 FOLLOW US  https://www.instagram.com/phoebegates  https://www.instagram.com/sophiakianni  https://www.instagram.com/codiesanchez 🔥 FOLLOW THE BURNOUTS https://www.instagram.com/theburnouts  https://www.tiktok.com/@theburnouts  https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-burnouts    📲 Support What We’re Building  Phoebe and Sophia aren’t just your hosts—they’re the founders of Phia, a fashion-tech app helping shoppers find the best prices across retail and resale. Download the app and help us grow → https://www.phia.com  About The Burnouts  The Burnouts brings you raw, unfiltered conversations with today’s top founders, creators, athletes, and culture-shaping entrepreneurs. Hosted by Stanford roommates turned startup co-founders Phoebe Gates and Sophia Kianni, the show goes beyond the headlines to reveal the real stories behind ambitious careers. Past guests include Paris Hilton, Chelsea Handler, Kris Jenner, Karlie Kloss, and more. Subscribe for the insider playbook to build your dream career.

Today’s episode is one of the top episodes of 2025, which is why I wanted to bring it back during the holiday season. Hope you enjoy it!

How do you track your spending? What’s the easiest way for you to save money? Today, Jay welcomes back Codie Sanchez, entrepreneur, investor, and founder of Contrarian Thinking, to share the mindset shifts needed to thrive financially in today’s world. Codie explains why renting can sometimes be the smarter move, how to negotiate with confidence, and why mastering the language of money, from credit scores to strategic debt, is essential before you can build real wealth. Together, Jay and Codie debunk the myths of financial literacy, showing that clarity and confidence matter far more than complicated strategies. This conversation takes an honest look at what it really takes to make money in a tough economy, whether that’s launching a side hustle without quitting your job or spotting opportunities that others overlook when markets are down. Codie highlights that building wealth isn’t about chasing trends or quick wins, but about making disciplined decisions, managing risk with intention, and turning problems into possibilities. Together, Jay and Codie also discuss how to grow within your career by understanding your true value, negotiating with confidence, and recognizing that profit and purpose don’t have to compete, they can align in practical, meaningful ways. In this interview, you'll learn: How to Negotiate Your Rent and Save More How to Use Credit the Right Way to Build Wealth How to Start a Business With Little to No Money How to Keep Your Job and Still Grow a Side Hustle How to Turn Problems Into Profitable Opportunities How to Talk About Money in Relationships How to Invest Your First $1,000 Wisely Growth doesn’t come from getting everything right, it comes from learning, experimenting, and treating challenges as opportunities. With curiosity and courage, even problems can become stepping stones forward. With Love and Gratitude, Jay Shetty What We Discuss: 00:00 Intro 02:03 The Best Time to Build Wealth 05:26 Should People Own Homes Anymore? 06:21 Are You Financially Literate? 08:48 Simple Steps to Financial Freedom 12:54 How Much Money Do You Really Need to Start a Business? 15:57 The Three Qualities of a Great CEO 18:05 How to Increase Your Value as an Employee 21:01 The Path to Growth Inside a Company 25:05 The Truth About Hustle Culture 27:29 Passive Income: Real or Myth? 28:48 Why You Shouldn’t Turn Every Passion Into Profit 31:30 What Sets Top Performers Apart 35:10 The Fixer vs. The Freeloader Mindset 38:50 How to Choose the Right Leader to Learn From 40:42 The Power of Surrounding Yourself With the Right People 44:00 Setting Expectations That Lead to Success 48:52 The Lipstick Theory of Recessions 52:01 The Link Between Money and Dating 55:22 How to See Money as a Tool, Not a Goal 59:31 Who Should Really Pay on the First Date? 01:04:15 Understanding Negative Feminine Energy 01:07:49 Why Discussing a Prenup Can Strengthen Relationships 01:11:10 What Makes a Strong and Lasting Partnership 01:14:26 Should You Get Into Business With Your Partner? 01:18:52 What Makes a Deal Truly Great 01:22:52 Why Investing in Yourself Comes First 01:25:06 Investing 101: The Basics You Need to Know 01:26:44 Stocks vs. Bonds: What’s the Difference? 01:27:46 The Next Level of Investing Explained 01:30:39 The #1 Thing People Waste Money On Episode Resources: Codie Sanchez | Website Codie Sanchez | YouTube Codie Sanchez | Instagram Codie Sanchez | Facebook Codie Sanchez | TikTok Codie Sanchez | LinkedIn Contrarian Thinking Main Street Millionaire: How to Make Extraordinary Wealth Buying Ordinary Businesses See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Could your first $100K be closer than you think? 3 renowned money making experts reveal the exact blueprint for turning $1,000 into $100K, building passive income, hiring A-players, and scaling fast! This Diary Of A CEO roundtable brings together contrarian investor and private equity dealmaker Codie Sanchez, entrepreneur and investor Alex Hormozi, and serial entrepreneur and business strategist Daniel Priestley. They discuss: The exact 3-step offer formula that can generate $20K/month How to turn any skill into a $10K/month business Why most entrepreneurs stay stuck, and how to break through The pricing secrets behind $100M+ business deals The #1 psychological trait shared by top performers in business How to double your income by hiring A-players You can follow Codie, Alex, and Daniel, here: Codie: Instagram - https://bit.ly/4om6aK6 YouTube - https://bit.ly/4fqsSwO X - https://bit.ly/3HcQick ‘BigDeal’ Podcast - https://bit.ly/3H018T3 You can purchase Codie’s book, ‘Main Street Millionaire: How to Make Extraordinary Wealth Buying Ordinary Businesses’, here: https://amzn.to/4meknHF Alex: Instagram - https://bit.ly/4frlQHZ YouTube - https://bit.ly/3UjUgCS X - https://bit.ly/4m3fe54 Alex Hormozi's newest book, ‘$100M Money Models’, launches at a live virtual event Saturday August 16th. You can register free, here: https://bit.ly/4m594BG Daniel: Instagram - https://bit.ly/4ldmKsY X - https://bit.ly/4lWW54O Website - https://bit.ly/41uNUEu You can purchase Daniel’s book, ‘Scorecard Marketing: The four-step playbook for getting better leads and bigger profits’, here: https://amzn.to/45hoRWM The Diary Of A CEO: ⬜️ Join DOAC circle here - https://doaccircle.com/ ⬜️ Buy The Diary Of A CEO book here - https://smarturl.it/DOACbook ⬜️ The 1% Diary is back - limited time only: https://bit.ly/3YFbJbt ⬜️ The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards (Second Edition): <a hre

What’s the first step to making money with no savings? How do you choose which opportunities to start with? Today, Jay sits down with Codie Sanchez, author of “Main Street Millionaire”. Codie is a powerhouse entrepreneur, investor, and the mind behind Contrarian Thinking, a platform dedicated to empowering people to build real wealth through unconventional investments and small business ownership. Codie’s journey is anything but typical: she went from a middle-class background to finance jobs at Goldman Sachs and Vanguard, then pivoted into journalism, and finally found her calling by building wealth through owning small businesses. Codie breaks down the idea that you don’t need groundbreaking ideas or tons of cash to get started, just a willingness to look beyond the obvious. From laundromats to vending machines, she explains how these “boring” businesses can actually be gold mines, offering steady and substantial returns that often get overlooked in today’s flashy, social media-driven vision of success. Together, Jay and Codie dive into practical steps for starting your journey in business ownership. They discuss the essentials, how to make deals, manage risk, and recognize the right opportunities. Along the way, they debunk the myth that you need to be rich or have a finance degree to succeed. Instead, they focus on the importance of learning the language of money, cultivating grit, and keeping a curious mindset. In this interview, you'll learn: How to Take Control of Your Financial Future How to Start Building Wealth Without a Big Idea How to Identify Profitable Small Businesses How to Build a Strong Relationship with Money How to Turn Curiosity into Cash How to Leverage Ownership for Financial Freedom How to Find Under-the-Radar Investment Opportunities You have the ability to create meaningful change, not only for yourself but for those around you, by building something that truly matters. Keep moving forward, and believe that financial freedom is within your reach. With Love and Gratitude, Jay Shetty What We Discuss: 00:00 Intro 01:57 What Makes Rich People Rich? 04:40 The Reason Why People Don’t Talk About Money 06:30 Where Are We At Financially? 09:50 Misconceptions About What Makes Money 13:00 4-Step Process to Consistently Make Money 14:47 Academic Skills Don’t Translate to a Stable Career 17:44 Do You Need Money to Make Money? 23:06 The Key to Wealth is Taking Risks 26:48 We Can All Get Rich Together 32:52 Focus on the Foundation, not Tactics 35:28 You’ll Make Less Money if You Think You Will 36:57 Learn To Ask the Right Questions 43:57 The Best Mentorship Advice 49:06 You Can Make Money From Anything 52:33 The Richest People Started Small 54:19 What Core Business Skills You Should Invest In 01:00:16 Recognize Your Value to Get Better Deals 01:10:21 Every Business has a Value 01:13:49 Are You Bad at Math 01:17:47 Codie on Final Five Episode Resources: Codie Sanchez | Website Codie Sanchez | YouTube Codie Sanchez | Instagram Codie Sanchez | Facebook Codie Sanchez | TikTok Codie Sanchez | LinkedIn Main Street Millionaire: How to Make Extraordinary Wealth Buying Ordinary Businesses   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

BIG NEWS! Today’s guest, Codie Sanchez, will be speaking at SUMMIT OF GREATNESS in 25 days! Have you saved your tickets yet? Get them before they sell out at lewishowes.com/tickets. Welcome back to The School of Greatness! Today, I’m thrilled to have Codie Sanchez with us, a true powerhouse in the world of finance and entrepreneurship. Codie has taken the world by storm, teaching individuals how to break free from traditional money mindsets and achieve financial freedom in innovative ways. In this episode, Codie shares her journey from financial struggles to wealth, why saving alone will never make you rich, and the power of boring businesses in creating extraordinary wealth. If you’re ready to shift your mindset and unlock your true earning potential, this is an episode you won’t want to miss! Buy Codie’s book for yourself and a friend! Main Street Millionaire How to Make Extraordinary Wealth Buying Ordinary Businesses In this episode you will learn How to shift from a scarcity mindset to an abundance mindset around money.The crucial steps to maximize your earning potential and create financial freedom.The importance of cash-flowing businesses and why traditional financial advice may not work.The power of negotiation and how to leverage your skills for greater financial rewards.The significance of relationships and choosing the right challenges to build resilience.For more information go to www.lewishowes.com/1656 For more Greatness text PODCAST to +1 (614) 350-3960 More SOG episodes we think you’ll love: Scott Galloway – https://link.chtbl.com/1636-pod Gary Vee – https://link.chtbl.com/1618-pod Dan Martell – https://link.chtbl.com/1642-pod Get More From Lewis! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Is the path to gaining big riches through small easy secrets? Codie Sanchez breaks down the Wall Street wealth hacks she used to build her empire Codie Sanchez is the founder and CEO of ‘Contrarian Thinking’, a company and newsletter that provides financial advice with over 2.5 million subscribers. She is also the author of the book, ‘Main Street Millionaire: How to Make Extraordinary Wealth Buying Ordinary Businesses’. In this conversation, Codie and Steven discuss topics such as, the 32 rules for building wealth, the best way to invest your money, how to succeed in a job interview, and the secret to generational wealth. (00:00) Intro (01:28) Who Do You Want to Help Build Wealth? (03:08) Why Your Message Really Matters (05:16) How to Make More Money and Why It Counts (06:50) Who Is Codie Sanchez? (08:20) Top Advice for 20-Year-Olds (10:41) Why You Must Work Harder in Your 20s (12:05) How People Actually Make Money (15:23) How to Attract Wealth (17:53) Dealing With Money Imposter Syndrome (20:25) Money and Gender: Key Differences (21:51) Is Money a Masculine Thing? (23:05) Building Wealth From Scratch (25:40) How to Get a Rich Person’s Attention (32:37) What to Do When You’re Starting Out (34:52) Best Behaviors for Job Interviews (38:10) Ask This to Make Employees More Money (43:41) Salary vs. Owning a Business: Get Rich (44:56) Where Should You Invest Your Money? (49:54) 3 Smart Ways to Buy a Business (54:28) What’s the Banister Effect? (56:55) The One Skill for Major Success (01:04:53) Why Obsessed People Win (01:08:26) What’s a Drug Gateway Business? (01:10:36) Buying “Boring” Businesses (01:13:49) How to Avoid Bad Deals (01:15:08) Where to Find Profitable Businesses (01:18:30) Best Hacks to Own a Business Cheaply (01:20:22) Is Your Business Failing? Fix It Now (01:26:14) Why Retention Is Key in Business (01:33:49) Turn Contacts Into Business Partners (01:39:07) Cross-Pollination for Business Growth (01:46:30) Ways to Maximize Your Income (01:52:01) The Book You Need for Deals (01:53:53) The Last Guest Question Follow Codie: Instagram - https://g2ul0.app.link/1dB66BF8ULb Twitter - https://g2ul0.app.link/sSA2yxI8ULb YouTube - https://g2ul0.app.link/v85ploYE3Lb You can pre-order Codie’s book, ‘Main Street Millionaire’, here: https://g2ul0.app.link/DbLLh1N8ULb You can learn more about the 130+ businesses you could purchase using Codie’s investing framework, here: https://g2ul0.app.link

In an era where “quiet quitting” and “self-care” obsessions seem to be all the rage, there’s a huge opportunity to set yourself apart from everyone else—and it’s not as hard as you might think. Codie Sanchez set herself apart by buying “boring businesses” and turning her venture into a multi-million dollar enterprise. But for Codie, it’s about so much more than the money. Her simple mantra is, “question everything”, and it has given her a unique perspective on life, relationships, and happiness, which we explore here in this week’s pod. This was a fun interview, check it out. CHAPTERS Chapters 00:00:00 Introduction: The Best Time in History to Be a High Performer 00:04:04 Why Cody Started Writing and the Trojan Horse of Money 00:07:25 Leaving Everything on the Field: What Drives High Performers 00:09:22 The Drawbacks of Drive and Finding What's Worth Pursuing 00:13:12 From the Border to Goldman Sachs: Money as the Great Equalizer 00:15:14 Learning the Language of Money and Going Direct to People 00:17:37 Mark's Journey: Loving the Scrappy Struggle 00:20:25 The Hedonic Treadmill and Playing the Game You Love 00:21:37 When Did We Decide Work Couldn't Be Fun? 00:25:12 The Work Hours Myth and Redefining Overwork 00:26:50 The Prevalence Inflation Effect: When Mental Health Awareness Backfires 00:29:15 Why Now Is the Golden Age for Performers 00:31:02 Why Aren't There More Women in Business Leadership? 00:33:17 The Wing, Pink Rooms, and Crochet: Where Women's Business Went Wrong 00:35:23 Business Creators vs Beauty Creators: The Audience Size Gap 00:37:23 The Great Gender Divergence: When Audiences Split 00:39:56 Why Social Media Kills Nuance and What We Can Do About It 00:41:49 The Anti-Trigger Experiment: Choosing Not to Be Emotionally Hijacked 00:44:42 Picking Your Battles and Avoiding Clickbait Temptation 00:45:50 The Boring Business Cycle: From Mockery to Meme 00:47:27 Economic Hardship and the Make Money Space Boom 00:48:20 Caring What Smart People Think and the Resume of Failures 00:51:18 The Irony of Big Opportunities and Trouble Delegating ⇨ Sign up for my newsletter, Your Next Breakthrough. It will help make you a less awful person: ⁠⁠⁠⁨ https://markmanson.net/breakthrough⁩⁠⁠⁠ ⇨ Get clarity on what actually matters. Try Purpose, Mark's AI mentor app that learns your patterns, challenges your blind spots, and helps you take action. Get started at ⁠⁠⁠⁨ https://bit.ly/4w46FMH⁠⁠⁠ FOLLOW MARK Mark's IG: ⁠ https://www.instagram.com/markmanson⁠ Solved IG: ⁠ https://www.instagram.com/solvedpodcast/⁠ Twitter: ⁠ https://x.com/markmanson⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠<a target="_blank" rel=

Codie Sanchez is an investor, venture capitalist and a CEO. Being a contrarian is an alluring idea. Having a unique insight into the world, a different viewpoint that helps you grow and make money and become successful. But how do you actually come up with original ideas and avoid always following the crowd? Expect to learn Codie’s framework for non-conformity, how anger can be a useful tool, what we can learn from Warren Buffet about not optimising too much, why pushing through boredom is a superpower, how speaking the truth even when it hurts can be critically important, Codie's best advice from the billionaires she’s met and much more... Sponsors: Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period from Shopify at https://www.shopify.com/modernwisdom (automatically applied at checkout) Get 10% discount on all Gymshark’s products at https://bit.ly/sharkwisdom (use code: MW10) Get 10% discount on Marek Health’s comprehensive blood panels at https://marekhealth.com/modernwisdom (use code: MODERNWISDOM) Extra Stuff: Get my free Reading List of 100 books to read before you die → https://chriswillx.com/books/ To support me on Patreon (thank you): https://www.patreon.com/modernwisdom - Get in touch. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chriswillx Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/chriswillx YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/modernwisdompodcast Email: https://chriswillx.com/contact/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Want to replace your nine-to-five? You'll need to know how to buy a business. And while you may think that you need to be some high-level executive or business-building savant, the reality is that TONS of profitable businesses are selling for pennies on the dollar, just waiting for you to come in, scoop them up, and start making six (or even seven) figures without doing all the work. This is the EXACT strategy that Codie Sanchez used to leave her high-paid banking career to make millions running so-called “boring” businesses. Whether it’s a laundromat, landscaping service, or law firm, businesses are up for sale without you even knowing it. You DON’T need to be an industry expert to get in on any of these deals. Many of the businesses that Codie has bought have been outside of her core competency. She’s gotten so good at business-buying that Codie now helps other want-to-be entrepreneurs get out of their jobs and into businesses that’ll help them build wealth. Codie’s ten simple steps to business buying can help ANYONE buy, build, and profit from a “boring” business. Codie breaks down exactly why she left the big paychecks behind to start buying businesses, the repeatable steps to acquiring and growing a business, which business you should be looking for, and five to NEVER buy. You’ll also hear how she funds these business purchases and what to do AFTER buying a business that massively multiplies revenue and makes you millions! In This Episode We Cover The “boring” businesses that can replace your salary and make you a millionaire How to buy a business from start to finish and five business types you MUST avoid  Jobs vs. businesses and how to ensure you buy cash flow, not another nine-to-five Codie’s buy box and EXACTLY what she looks for when acquiring a business Where to find funding for business purchases (and which sellers will offer you financing) Hiring, firing, and becoming the CEO of your first business And So Much More! Links from the Show BiggerPockets Money Facebook Group BiggerPockets Forums Finance Review Guest Onboarding Join BiggerPockets for FREE Mindy on BiggerPockets Scott's Instagram Grab Scott’s Book, “Set for Life” Listen to All Your Favorite BiggerPockets Podcasts in One Place Apply to Be a Guest on The Money Show Podcast Talent Search! Listen to The “On The Market” Podcast: Spotify, Apple Podcasts, BiggerPockets Money Moment Hear Past BiggerPockets Episodes with Codie: The Cash-Flow Boosting Businesses that Savvy Real Estate Investors Own The MOST Profitable Skill to Learn (From a $200M+ VC Investor) How to Buy Yourself a 6-Figure Income Stream w/Tim Delaney Click here to check the full show notes: https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/money-416 Interested in learning more about today's sponsors or becoming a BiggerPockets partner yourself? Email us: moneymoment@biggerpockets.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Successful business owners are addicted to building businesses, sometimes to their folly. For someone like Codie Sanchez, this isn’t a problem, but a superpower. Codie is a journalist, a venture capital partner, an angel investor, and an entrepreneur. She loves, as she puts it, “building herself out of a job”, which means creating businesses with huge potential, getting a team in place, and heading on to better things. Now, managing many millions of dollars, she has to look into which businesses are worth capital investments. Codie often advises business owners to act out of confidence, not fear, and consistently hire people that are better at their jobs than them. She places a very high value on having employees and workers who are competent and can help the team grow (as any smart business owner should). Codie mentions the most profitable skill of today and how she’s using that specific skill to grow her newsletter, Contrarian Thinking. She argues that in today’s society, the top level of hierarchies for time freedom and ideological freedom is financial freedom. If you can decide what you do, where you do it from, what you can and can’t say, and how to live your life, you have the ultimate freedom available. This episode delves not only into the life of a VC, but how small businesses can keep their loyal customers, grow their audiences, and repel those who aren’t a good fit for them. Regardless of the size of business you have, Codie presents great arguments for everyone about developing yourself, your business, and your mindset. In This Episode We Cover Laying the foundation of businesses and “building yourself out of a job” How to extract yourself from your business and empower long-term success Contrarian thinking and why it’s a crucial skill in today’s society How to start a “high margin, low people” business The one skill you should start building upon today How to make your audience loyal and push away those who won’t like your offering And So Much More! Links from the Show BiggerPockets Forums Entourage Effect Capital Contrarian Thinking Playbook Check the full show notes here: https://www.biggerpockets.com/bizshow105 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices