🤝 Biz Buyer Moves That’ll Put You Ahead (Right Now)

Biz Buyers,

We’re bringing together Owner Nation THIS Thursday for an exclusive, high-energy experience you’d be crazy to miss.

It’s going to be BIG. BOLD. LOUD. Red, white, and blue. And SO. DAMN. FUN.

• Join thousands reclaiming the American Dream
  
  
• There will be AWESOME live giveaways (if you hate money, maybe don’t come...)
  
  
• Learn directly from Codie’s 10,000 hours of expertise in building and buying businesses

💥 But here’s the catch — there’s ONLY 1 WAY to get a free ticket...

Buy a copy of Main Street Millionaire, register your order number, and you’re IN.

If you already have the book (or are planning to get one), we’d LOVE to hear what you think. Got 60 seconds? Leave a review on Amazon — it sounds small but makes a HUGE impact!

And if you’re new here, welcome to Main Street Minute, where we bring you the best tips, tools, and ideas from Contrarian Thinking’s acquisitions community.

Today’s lineup:

✅ The Paycheck Test for Business Buyers

✅ 10 Moves That’ll Put You Ahead (Right Now)

✅ You’ve NEVER Seen Accountability Like This

The Paycheck Test for Business Buyers

Here’s the deal when it comes to buying a business:

It’s not a one-size-fits-all formula (there are 1,000 variables), but we often tell folks to consider searching for a business that can pay both you and an operator at least six figures each.

Why? Because if it can’t cover that, you may not be buying a business that’s large enough to meet your goals.

Why This Framework Is a Game-Changer

1. Your Income: Let’s be honest — if the business can’t pay you six figures, is it worth all the late nights and stress? That’s your call, but the math doesn’t lie.
   
   

2. The Operator’s Income: Want someone to actually care about your business’s future? Pay them well. A six-figure salary keeps them motivated and invested in the success of the business.
   
   

3. Sustainability: If the business can support both incomes, it’s more likely to survive hiccups during the ownership transition. Bigger margins, fewer headaches.

Curious how to find and buy businesses like this? Main Street Millionaire breaks it all down.

This book is your blueprint for building wealth through smart Main Street acquisitions.

(PSA: Our community members started getting their copies last week — and let’s just say they were hyped. 📚🔥)

10 Moves to Get Ahead (Without Missing What Matters)

As the season winds down and others focus on taking it easy, biz buyers know the balance isn’t always simple.

It’s easy to lose momentum if you get knocked off track. So, we asked our community 1 big question:

…And here’s what they said, summarized for clarity:

1. Show Up Every Day (Or Fade Away)

Even if it's just 10-15 minutes a day, showing up and doing SOMETHING every day is key. 💪

2. New Year’s Resolutions? Nah.

Don’t wait for New Year’s to set and start your resolutions. Get ahead by setting a 20-day challenge around 1 goal to help you finish the year strong. 🎯

3. Time-Block or Get Blocked

Protect your time by scheduling and blocking off dedicated hours for family time and deal work. 🗓️

4. Stack Your Habits

Build acquisition-related tasks into your daily routine and tie them to other habits — making them non-negotiable. 🛠️

5. Network While They Nap

Take advantage of slower holiday times to build new relationships. Whether it’s reaching out to brokers or connecting with potential partners, use the time to expand your circle. 🤝

6. Work ON Your Business

Current owners could use slowdowns to consider long-term strategies and fix problems they've been pushing off. While others slow down, you can ramp up. 🚀

7. Don’t Get Too Comfortable

Maintain your routine, keep pushing, but also make sure to schedule rest. Reflect, recharge, and review areas to improve. 🧘‍♂️

8. Get Your ‘Why’ or Get Lost

Remind yourself why you’re doing this. Stay focused on the bigger picture — whether it’s financial freedom, growth, or legacy.💡

9. Make Deals When They’re Making Excuses

The holiday season can be a period of real opportunity for those who stay hungry. Keep working the process and results will eventually compound. 🔥

10. Stay Disciplined or Stay Mediocre

Even if you're tempted to ease off, maintain momentum where you can. Discipline now rewards later. 🚀

You’ve NEVER Seen Biz Buyer Accountability Like This

There’s a Contrarian Community member named Mag.

If you ever wondered what separates the talkers from the doers in biz buying…

Just take a look at Mag:

For a year, like clockwork, Mag publicly held himself accountable for taking an acquisition action nearly every day.

And we’re not talking about dumb updates like “making progress” or “getting closer…”

Mag came with metrics on deals reviewed, sellers connected, offers made, brokers met… The list goes on. No fluff, no excuses — just raw data and progress.

Here’s why this matters…

If You’re Not Measuring, You’re Not Moving

Deals don’t magically land in your lap. If you want to buy a business, consistency isn’t optional.

Some days it’s critical emails or calls, other days it’s hammering through financials. But every day? Show up, measure progress, and those small steps will lead to big moves down the road.

We LOVE to see it, Mag.

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