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4/25/2024
22 : 44
🚿 A story as satisfying as those power washing videos…
He's building THE biggest power washing business (from Hollywood to washing wood) Can he build the world's biggest power washing business? Hey Contrarians, Whatever preconceived notions you may
4/23/2024
22 : 4
🤝 What do biz buyers like to ask biz owners?
Plus: 6 NEW things we're hearing on Main Street, how to retain employees, and more... Hey Biz-Buyers, This is where we share some of the best insights, tips, and stories from Main Street and our
4/18/2024
22 : 44
👕 Fresh ideas for making $ with dirty clothes
Ever seen a VIP red carpet for a laundromat? How this wealth manager is building a modern laundry biz Hey Contrarians, The stocks-to-socks career path isn't all that common — but it does exist. We
4/13/2024
8 : 25
Portfolio news: Our latest investment…
The company making starting a business "as easy as sending a Venmo" In case you missed it: We recently announced our investment in doola, joining investors from Y Combinator, HubSpot, Hustle
4/9/2024
22 : 34
🤝 Biz-buyer lessons from the minds of our members
Plus: Our free SMB report, and more... Hey Biz-Buyers, This is where we drop insights and unlocks for Main Street biz-buyers — straight from inside our private biz-buying community. On tap today: 2
4/9/2024
10 : 4
So this is kind of a Big Deal…
Our brand new podcast is finally here. Are you ready? Hi Contrarians, Go ahead and file these 3 items under the “important & urgent” section of your brain: 1. Our brand-spanking-new podcast,
4/2/2024
23 : 14
🤝 1 new tip: don’t get too fixated on multiples…
Plus: 7 (new) links from around Main Street, 1 (new) book recommendation, our free SMB report, and more... Hey Biz-Buyers, This is where we share some of the best insights, tips, and stories from Main
3/28/2024
22 : 34
👀 3 small biz ideas you’ve never thought about
These unconventional Main Street biz's will raise your eyebrows... 3 small biz ideas you've probably never thought about Hey Contrarians, 🚨 Brace for impact 🚨 Our BigDeal podcast is coming to
3/26/2024
23 : 4
🤝 The best way to kick off due diligence?
Plus: The best links from around Main Street, biz-buyer data you need to see, and more... Hey Biz-Buyers, This is where we share some of the best insights, tips, and stories from Main Street and our
3/21/2024
22 : 24
🧠 Let’s reprogram your brain in 5 minutes
10 "notes to my younger, much poorer self" Let's reprogram your brain in 5 minutes Hey Contrarians, Below is the business equivalent of a good slap in the face. Ten “ruthless truths and
3/19/2024
22 : 4
🤝 Down payments: one expert’s brutally honest thoughts
Plus: The best links from around Main Street, what our members are reading, our free SMB report, and more... Hey Biz-Buyers, This is where we share some of the best insights, tips, and stories from
3/15/2024
1 : 58
😮 We surveyed HUNDREDS of biz buyers… Here’s what they said
Data inside: Our free 2024 SMB report, a really cool list of 50 biz buyers, and more... SMB Insights You Won't Find Anywhere Else… Hey Contrarians, Ever seen Schitt's Creek? In the show,
3/12/2024
22 : 14
🤝 Inside: Biz buyer insights you won’t find anywhere else…
A preview of our 2024 Small Biz Buyer report, one amazing member spotlight, 3 great links, and more... Hey Biz-Buyers, Data about the small business acquisitions community is spotty at best. So we
3/7/2024
23 : 34
📘 You’re going to want to bookmark this one…
A millionaires gives actionable tips on 5 books you should really know about. You're Going to Want to Bookmark This One... Hi Contrarians, Fastest way to become a millionaire? Copy other
3/5/2024
23 : 34
🤝 A biz-buyer's dilemma…
Plus: Should you be focused on 1 industry, musings from Codie, 3 GREAT links from the week, and who's looking to buy a biz... Hey Biz-Buyers, Welcome to this week's Boring Business Brief, where
2/29/2024
23 : 14
😮 12 steps to sell your baby...
Your business is your baby. Let's get the most out of its sale. How to whip up a biz that's built to sell Hi Contrarians, People often forget that a big part of owning a business is selling a
2/27/2024
23 : 34
🤝 How to buy a biz if you lack industry experience...
Plus: SMB numbers to consider, 4 GREAT links from the week, and who's looking to buy a biz... Hey Biz-Buyers, Welcome to this week's Boring Business Brief, where we share some of the best
2/27/2024
20 : 44
Portfolio news you should know
1 important story to keep on your radar... Follow along as we track stories, news, and updates across the Contrarian Thinking Capital portfolio. Check this out: Sunset was featured in a story about the
2/23/2024
20 : 44
Portfolio news you should know
1 product update to keep on your radar... Follow along as we track stories, news, and updates across the Contrarian Thinking Capital portfolio. Today: 1 cool product update from SkyFi to keep on your
2/22/2024
22 : 44
👀 Company culture isn’t ping-pong tables. It’s this…
Your values are your most underrated hiring tool... Company culture isn't ping-pong tables. It's this… Hi Contrarians, When we started Contrarian Thinking, we knew *exactly* the kind of people