Contrarian Thinking, founded by Codie Sanchez, is on a mission to help 1 million people become financially and philosophically free by teaching them to create the wealth they need to live the life they want, on their own terms!
Contrarian Thinking (contrarianthinking.co) has 430 customer reviews on Five Star Index, with an average rating of 4.9 out of 5.
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2026
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Attended the Growth Accelerator event in Austin. It was amazing! Meeting Codie in person was even better than expected. She spent time going over high level things like staying motivated and then even low level things like calling the number on our websites to see if someone answers. I learned a ton!
Response from Contrarian ThinkingJun 2, 2026
Appreciate this, Nancy. Growth is built in the high level mindset shifts and the unglamorous details, and it sounds like you got both in Austin. We are big believers that the little things, like who picks up the phone, tell you everything about how a business runs. Glad you made the trip and walked away with a ton of value.
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Roxanne M. B.
Codie and her team are the real deal
My husband and I had the opportunity to attend the 3-day Contrarian Thinking workshop with Codie Sanchez and her incredible team, and it was truly outstanding. The experience was insightful, practical, and packed with real-world strategies for building and scaling businesses.
Codie and her team bring an impressive depth of knowledge, not only around acquisitions and business growth, but also around building the right team, creating systems, and staying ahead of the curve with AI tools and modern business strategies.
I’ve also loved following Codie on YouTube. Her insight, energy, discipline, determination, and the way she approaches both business and life are incredibly inspiring. She is a true go-getter, a leader, and someone who is constantly evolving. As a Latina and a businesswoman, I deeply align with her entrepreneurial mindset, resilience, and drive.
What stood out most about the workshop was how actionable the content was. This team clearly understands what it takes to scale, operate efficiently, and think differently in today’s market. We walked away with valuable insights, and a fresh perspective.
We highly recommend Contrarian Thinking to anyone serious about learning how to build, buy, scale, or optimize businesses. Codie and her team are the real deal.
Response from Contrarian ThinkingJun 2, 2026
Appreciate this, Roxanne. We built these workshops to go beyond inspiration and give people real strategies they can actually use, so hearing this from you means a lot. Glad you and your husband found value in both the business tactics and the bigger picture of how to build something that lasts. Glad to have you learning alongside us.
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Ericka B.
Highly recommend
Highly recommend! Attended the growth accelerator workshop, and it was amazing!
Response from Contrarian ThinkingMay 22, 2026
Thanks for being there, Ericka. We built Growth Accelerator for people who want real conversations and real strategies, not surface level advice. Glad the workshop hit the mark for you. Excited to keep building alongside you.
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Tran, U.
The Growth Accelerator Workshop was…
The Growth Accelerator Workshop was packed with actionable strategies and practical plans that I can immediately apply to my business. Codie and her team were incredibly knowledgeable and brought a wealth of real-world experience to every session.
I really appreciated how hands-on and insightful the workshop was. If you’re serious about growing your business, this workshop and program will definitely help take your business to the next level.
Response from Contrarian ThinkingMay 22, 2026
Thank you for this, Uyen. Business growth happens when good ideas meet execution, and we are glad the workshop gave you both. Our goal is always to bring real operators into the room sharing what actually works. Excited to see where you take it from here.
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Erika G.
Boardroom is a gift
The Contrarian Thinking team is empowering self-agency with knowledge, connections, tools, and actual action items to immediately improve and grow businesses owned by real people. This is a gift to the world, and it shows in the team's professionalism and care. I am inspired by their continuous improvement, systems, and the methods they use to achieve it. Very satisfied with my return on investment (wipes happy tears away with $100 bills)
Response from Contrarian ThinkingMay 22, 2026
Thank you, Erika. Hearing that Boardroom feels like a real return on investment is what it is all about. We care deeply about building something useful for owners who want more than theory and are ready to take action. Grateful to have sharp operators like you in the room with us.
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Hannah Hembree B.
If you're considering Growth Accelerator, GO!
Growth Accelerator was PACKED with value. From the moment we walked in, you got the sense the weekend was going to be different. I walked away with several ah-ha's (hello, two oars) and action items (that P&L got a thorough look through!) that I'm already putting into motion on a Monday morning.
I so enjoyed making connections from across the country with other like-minded business owners, all focused on doing the right things for the right reasons - that plus the entire Contrarian advising team in one room was a no-lose situation. Highly recommend!
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Kim
Worth the investment
Worth the investment. Surrounded by like-minded, inspiring, driven people has such a big impact on my business acquisition journey. I truly appreciate the team’s dedication and care for every single member’s success!
Response from Contrarian ThinkingMay 16, 2026
Thank you so much, Kim. We really appreciate your kind words and are grateful to be part of your business acquisition journey. Building a community of driven, supportive, and like-minded people is exactly what we strive for, and it means a lot to hear the impact it’s had on your experience. We’re excited to keep pushing that forward and supporting your continued success.
Rylan Harvey
Head of Academy
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Melinda P.
The Contrarian Academy - Best Business Investment Ever!
The Contrarian Academy, leadership, community, and ever-evolving resources have far exceeded my highest expectations. The leadership and staff not only demonstrate and encourage top-knotch ethical and high-value professionalism but are also personally invested in each member's success and personal journey and goals. They provide vast real-world experience, deep analytics, outside expert involvement, and countless tools, always ethical and savvy business hacks, and templates for every step of the business acquisition journey. The opportunities to learn, grow, and connect throughout the week are endless and far exceed my investment expectations.
Response from Contrarian ThinkingMay 15, 2026
Melinda,
Thank you so much for your incredibly thoughtful words. It means a great deal to our entire team to hear that The Contrarian Academy has exceeded your expectations and supported both your business journey and personal growth.
We’re deeply committed to building a community rooted in integrity, high-level execution, and real-world results, so hearing that you’ve experienced that firsthand is truly rewarding. Your engagement, dedication, and willingness to grow alongside the community are exactly what make this environment so special.
We’re grateful to have you as part of the Academy and are excited to continue supporting your success every step of the way. Thank you again for your trust and support!
Rylan Harvey
Head of Academy