Codie Sanchez

Codie Sanchez is a New York Times bestselling author, entrepreneur, and investor renowned for her contrarian approach to finance and business ownership. Transitioning from journalism—where she covered human trafficking in Mexico—to Wall Street roles at Vanguard, Goldman Sachs, State Street, and First Trust, she mastered dealmaking, mergers, and acquisitions before pivoting to acquire and scale "boring" Main Street businesses like laundromats and car washes.

Founder and CEO of Contrarian Thinking, the world's first free-thinking finance and media company, Codie empowers aspiring owners through practical education on buying, building, and scaling small businesses—often overlooked by traditional investors. Her bold, no-nonsense style demystifies wealth-building for everyday entrepreneurs, Latinos, women, and minorities, drawing from her blue-collar roots and a portfolio generating nine figures in revenue. As a sought-after speaker and operator via Main Street Hold Co., she doesn't just teach; she actively invests and leads a community aspiring to create one million financially free individuals.

• financial tools and apps
• small business software (e.g
• for laundromats or car washes)
• real estate investment platforms
• personal finance education services
• acquisition marketplaces