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Jan 2, 2026 
Codie Sanchez, a reformed finance professional and author of 'Main Street Millionaire,' shares her insights on building wealth through small business acquisitions. She discusses her journey from journalism to finance, the rise of micro private equity, and the importance of empathy for business owners. Codie emphasizes how acquiring local businesses can normalize wealth creation, while debunking common myths about brand versus private equity. Her tactical guide to buying businesses offers valuable strategies for aspiring entrepreneurs.
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From Wall Street To Buying Small Businesses
- Codie Sanchez left a 12-year finance career after seeing wealthy executives who seemed unhappy and started buying small businesses on the side.
- Her first purchases were under $10K and scaled into a multi-location strategy that replaced her corporate role.
Micro Private Equity Works For 'Main Street'
- Codie frames her approach as micro private equity: buy multiple similar small businesses to create scale and efficiencies.
- She used seller financing and rolled personal capital to replicate private equity tactics without LPs.
Buying Businesses Will Become Commonplace
- Everyone who makes a lot of money buys businesses, but consumer perception hasn't normalized small-business ownership like real estate.
- Codie expects businesses to become commoditized and tradable like property over the next decades.
