Codie Sanchez watched aspiring entrepreneurs chase startup dreams, only to end up overwhelmed, underpaid, or stuck. After 12 years in finance, she saw a different reality: the ultra-wealthy weren’t starting a business from scratch; they were buying “boring”, profitable companies hiding in plain sight. That insight changed everything. She left corporate, built her own portfolio, and wrote Main Street Millionaire to share the playbook. In this episode, Codie breaks down how to find, finance, buy, and exit overlooked businesses to build real ownership, scalable income, and lasting financial freedom.In this episode, Hala and Codie will discuss:(((((((((((Codie Sanchez is an investor, entrepreneur, and founder of Contrarian Thinking, a platform focused on financial freedom through business ownership. She is the co-founder of Unconventional Acquisitions and has built a portfolio of cash-flowing "Main Street" businesses. Codie previously worked in finance at firms such as Goldman Sachs and Vanguard, specializing in private equity and investment strategies. She is also the author of Main Street Millionaire, where she teaches people how to build wealth by acquiring boring, profitable businesses.Sponsored By:Indeed - Get a $75 sponsored job credit to boost your job's visibility at Indeed.com/profitingShopify - Start your $1/month trial at Shopify.com/profiting.Quo - Run your business communications the smart way. Try Quo for free, plus get 20% off your first 6 months when you go to quo.com/profitingExperian - Manage and cancel your unwanted subscriptions and reduce your bills. Get started now with the Experian App and let your Big Financial Friend do the work for you. See experian.com for details.Intuit - Start paying bills the smart way, not the hard way. Learn more at QuickBooks.com/billpayHuel - Grab nutritionally complete meals you can drink. Get 15% off with code PROFITING at huel.com/PROFITINGAT&T Business - Power your small business with reliable connectivity from AT&T. Switch today at business.att.com. Fabric - Protect your family with term life insurance from Fabric by Gerber Life. Apply today in just minutes at meetfabric.com/profiting ZocDoc - Stop putting off those doctors’ appointments. Find and instantly book a doctor you love today at Zocdoc.com/PROFITING Blinkist - Turn the world’s best nonfiction books into quick 15-minute reads or listens. Grab your free trial plus an exclusive 30% discount at blinkist.com/profiting Resources Mentioned:Codie's Book, Main Street Millionaire: bit.ly/-MainStreet Codie's Business Marketplace, BizScout: bizscout.com Codie's Newsletter, Contrarian Thinking: contrarianthinking.coActive Deals - youngandprofiting.com/deals Key YAP LinksReviews - ratethispodcast.com/yapYouTube - youtube.com/c/YoungandProfitingNewsletter - youngandprofiting.co/newsletter LinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/htaha/Instagram - instagram.com/yapwithhala/Social + Podcast Services: yapmedia.comTranscripts - youngandprofiting.com/episodes-new Entrepreneurship, Entrepreneurship Podcast, Business, Business Podcast, Self Improvement, Self-Improvement, Personal Development, Starting a Business, Strategy, Investing, Sales, Selling, Psychology, Productivity, Entrepreneurs, AI, Artificial Intelligence, Technology, Marketing, Negotiation, Money, Finance, Side Hustle, Mental Health, Career, Leadership, Mindset, Health, Growth Mindset, Side Hustle, Starting a Business, Passive Income, Online Business, Networking