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Contrarian Thinking
Codie Sanchez's newsletter on buying and scaling cash-flowing small businesses, read by over a million subscribers weekly.
Key facts
- Website
- contrarianthinking.co
- Pricing
- Free newsletter; paid Academy/Boardroom programs
- Rating
- No reviews yet
About Contrarian Thinking
Contrarian Thinking is a codie Sanchez's newsletter on buying and scaling cash-flowing small businesses, read by over a million subscribers weekly. It's aimed at operators and investors who want ongoing insight into how small, owner-operated businesses are bought, run, and grown, delivered as regular content rather than a one-time resource.
Key features
- Hosted by Codie Sanchez
- Free newsletter plus concierge tier
- Paid Contrarian Academy for buyers
- Paid Growth Boardroom for business owners
- Includes community and case studies
Pros & cons
Pros
- Large stated readership (1M+ weekly)
- Offers both free content and paid deep-dive programs
Cons
- Core acquisition training is paid, not free
- Site leans heavily toward paid-program upsells
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Frequently Asked Questions About Contrarian Thinking
What is Contrarian Thinking?
Contrarian Thinking is a codie Sanchez's newsletter on buying and scaling cash-flowing small businesses, read by over a million subscribers weekly.
Who is Contrarian Thinking for?
Contrarian Thinking is for operators, investors, and aspiring acquisition entrepreneurs who want recurring content on the space rather than a one-off resource.
What category does Contrarian Thinking fall under?
Contrarian Thinking is listed under Newsletters — it's a recurring publication covering small business acquisition and ownership rather than a tool, community, or marketplace.
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