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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
- Founded
- 2020
- Pricing
- Free, with paid Contrarian Academy/Growth Boardroom programs
- Rating
- No reviews yet
About Contrarian Thinking
Contrarian Thinking is Codie Sanchez's newsletter on buying and scaling cash-flowing small businesses, read by over a million subscribers weekly. It's aimed at readers already interested in small-business M&A and entrepreneurship through acquisition — searchers, buyers, sellers, and operators — who want curated context rather than raw deal listings.
Key features
- Buying and scaling cash-flowing small businesses
- Contrarian Academy playbooks for buyers
- Growth Boardroom program for owners
- Case studies and events
Pros & cons
Pros
- Over 1,000,000 weekly newsletter readers
- Author Codie Sanchez has strong public credibility
Cons
- Core newsletter free but upsells to paid programs
- Exact launch details not stated on-site
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Frequently Asked Questions About Contrarian Thinking
What is Contrarian Thinking?
Contrarian Thinking is Codie Sanchez's newsletter on buying and scaling cash-flowing small businesses, read by over a million subscribers weekly.
Who is Contrarian Thinking for?
It's aimed at readers already interested in small-business M&A and entrepreneurship through acquisition — searchers, buyers, sellers, and operators — who want curated context rather than raw deal listings.
What category does Contrarian Thinking fall under?
Contrarian Thinking is a newsletter covering small-business acquisitions and M&A, helping its readers keep up with deals, strategy, and industry commentary without independently tracking dozens of sources.
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