I Built an Airbnb Business on UNWANTED Land! (And So Should You)

Codie Sanchez July 20, 2025
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Codie Sanchez

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I worked on Wall Street for 15+ years so you don’t have to. My mission? Help you and I own and grow local businesses. One business at a time, we take back control and cash flow. I’m the CEO of Contrarian Thinking and a NYT bestselling author of Main Street Millionaire. → Owner: Resibrands, BizScout, Main St. Holding Co → Investor in 30+ startups via Contrarian Thinking Capital This channel is your no-gatekeeping playbook for building wealth through real businesses. Let’s take back Main Street. Need funding? Shop and compare lenders in minutes + get up to $2M—with no credit hit for exploring your options. Start here → https://sofi.com/codie *affiliate link

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A full-time dedicated Athena assistant creates the space to focus on what truly drives you. Go to https://www.athena.com/codie-sanchez and save $2,000! Building a business isn’t for everyone. I get it. But if you’re an owner, builder, or CEO—this is the community to join → https://contrarianthinking.co/smb-boardroom/ We started with a patch of dirt, a $20K budget, and no idea what we were doing. No permits. No blueprint. Just belief. Now? We’ve built a stay that helps people unplug, reconnect, and wake up to something magical. This channel isn’t about glamping. It’s about proof that you don’t need millions (or permission) to build something that matters. You’ll see: - Raw land turned into real income - Lessons from building without a blueprint -What worked, what flopped, and what made money - How to build a stay that actually books If you’ve got a dream, a shovel, or just a stubborn streak... hit subscribe. Because the life you want, it’s not found, it's built. 00:00 Just a Girl, Raw Land and a Dream 01:40 Step 1 Plan & Profit 04:53 Step 2 Partner Up 06:58 Where to Find Operators 07:41 Step 3 Dirt Deal... Budget Says No, My Heart Says "But It's Near Water!" 08:37 Step 4 Build Out - Let's Push Some Dirt Around 08:50 Step 5 Me, A Vibe Board and ChatGPT - Am I A Designer Now?! 10:58 Magic Moments Walk Thru 13:02 Whiteboard Time! Breaking Down the Costs 14:08 Step 6 List, Launch and Let's Do Some Marketing 15:35 Step 7 We Got Our First Guest! (Show Me The Numbers $$) 20:35 What's Next... ----------------------------------------------------- Hi... I'm Codie. If we haven't met, I build and buy businesses and help you make money. I used to work on Wall Street and in Private Equity for too many years. Then I realized I'd rather YOU AND I own our businesses locally instead. So I built up Main Street Holding Company, Contrarian Thinking Capital & Co. Now, we own and grow dozens of businesses. My mission is to create 100,000 business owners and help 1 million of us build profitable businesses. I hope you’re one. Here's what I know for sure... those who say it's impossible should get out of the way of those of you who are doing it!! ❤️ If you want to grow your business... we got you: https://contrarianthinking.co/scaling-workshop/ If you want to buy a business... we help here: https://contrarianthinking.co/our-courses/ If you want a free guide on how... it's right here: https://info.contrarianthinking.co/smart-buyers-guide ----------------------------------------------------- The BE AN ADULT SECTION 🤗 All content on the Codie Sanchez YouTube channel reflects my own opinions and should NOT be taken as legal advice, financial advice, or investment advice. Please seek out the guidance of professionally trained and licensed individuals before making any decisions. Some links in the description may be affiliate links. Copyright © Contrarian Thinking LLC 2025.

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