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Codie Sanchez

Investor & Author

Codie Sanchez is an investor, entrepreneur, and writer. A former journalist and institutional investor, she became widely known for acquiring and operating small “main street” businesses and for her media platform Contrarian Thinking, which teaches business ownership and financial independence. Her work focuses on buying cash-flowing companies, rather than starting from scratch, as a route to building wealth, and she writes and speaks widely on entrepreneurship and personal finance.

Codie Sanchez wrote 2 books →

3 books · Updated July 2026 As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases.
01 Book cover: Unreasonable Hospitality by Will Guidara

Unreasonable Hospitality

The Remarkable Power of Giving People More Than They Expect

by Will Guidara

“If you want to make a lot more money, you got to give a lot more people your hospitality, things they don't expect. This is going to help you stand out in a crowded space.” Source
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02 Cover of Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion by Robert B. Cialdini

Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion

by Robert B. Cialdini · 1984 · Self-Help

“Most people do not know how to sell. This will fix that. It will help you actually figure out what to say in the pitch before you say anything. Read this if you want to close a lot more deals.” Source
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03 Cover of The War of Art by Steven Pressfield

The War of Art

Winning the Inner Creative Battle

by Steven Pressfield · 2002 · Self-Help

“War of Art by Steven Pressfield, one of the greatest books on getting over procrastination and just getting things done.” Source
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Books by Codie Sanchez