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Ex Private Equity: “It’s So F#@cking Easy!” How To Buy A Business With No Cash | Codie Sanchez
Mar 10, 2025
In this conversation, Codie Sanchez, a savvy entrepreneur with a $50M portfolio, shares her secrets to success. She emphasizes that true wealth comes from ownership and even 'boring' businesses can be lucrative. Codie discusses how to buy a business with little or no cash, using seller financing and a unique 'Venmo challenge.' She reveals the mindset needed to take risks and turn anger into entrepreneurial drive. Her insights on confronting the changing landscape of business and leveraging AI are particularly compelling.
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- Ownership is critical for wealth and freedom, with the current decline in American business ownership underscoring a societal shift towards dependency.
- Building resilience and using negativity as a motivator are essential qualities for entrepreneurs, allowing them to transform setbacks into growth opportunities.
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The Importance of Ownership
Ownership is emphasized as a crucial element for wealth and personal freedom. The speaker argues that the current landscape shows a stark decline in business ownership, with less than 7% of Americans owning a business compared to 80% in the 1800s. This shift highlights a societal move away from personal responsibility and entrepreneurship towards a culture of dependency. The goal is to inspire a new generation of owners who reclaim control over their livelihoods and contribute to their communities.
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