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Codie Sanchez: How to Get Rich Buying a Business No One Wants | Entrepreneurship | YAPClassic

Oct 31, 2025
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Codie Sanchez
In this conversation, Codie Sanchez, a seasoned investor and entrepreneur, shares her insights on acquiring overlooked 'boring' businesses. Having transitioned from finance to entrepreneurship, she discusses her unique approach called Contrarian Thinking. Codie reveals creative financing strategies to buy businesses with little to no upfront capital and emphasizes the importance of profitability over hype. With a focus on practical advice, she explores diversifying income streams and highlights thriving sectors like accounting and professional services.
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ANECDOTE

From Journalism To Finance Pivot

  • Codie left journalism because telling stories felt voyeuristic and ineffective for change. She pivoted to finance to learn skills and build economic freedom before entrepreneurship.
INSIGHT

Corporate Years Accelerate Skill Building

  • Corporate experience accelerates entrepreneurship by letting you fail cheaply and gain skills. Big firms often invest heavily in employee training that becomes durable startup advantages.
INSIGHT

Where Contrarian Edge Lives

  • Contrarian investing finds where the narrative diverges from the numbers. Buying profitable, boring businesses offers much lower risk than early-stage startups.
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