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Codie Sanchez (Contrarian Thinking)
Former Wall Street/PE investor now buying and teaching acquisition of overlooked cash-flowing businesses.
Key facts
- Website
- contrarianthinking.co
- Country
- United States
- Rating
- No reviews yet
About Codie Sanchez (Contrarian Thinking)
Codie Sanchez is a former Wall Street and PE investor now buying and teaching acquisition of overlooked cash-flowing businesses. She emphasizes data-driven acquisition systems and sustainable business ownership.
Key features
- Nearly 20 years in private equity
- Targets overlooked, unglamorous small businesses
- Hosts BigDeal podcast and Contrarian Thinking newsletter
- Runs Contrarian Academy acquisition training
- Author of Own Or Be Owned
Pros & cons
Pros
- Large public platform demystifying self-funded ETA
- Deep PE and deal-structuring background
Cons
- Specific personal acquisitions not individually itemized publicly
- Heavier media/education focus than operator disclosure
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