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  • You’ll Never Learn This In Business School

    You’ll Never Learn This In Business School
    Jul 7 2025
    In this solo episode of the BigDeal podcast, Cody Sanchez discusses the unconventional approaches to starting and growing a business. She emphasizes the importance of being unhinged and willing to take risks in the early stages, as well as the critical role of hiring top talent and fostering a strong company culture. Through personal anecdotes and insights from successful entrepreneurs, Codie provides actionable advice for aspiring business owners. Check out BigDeal wherever you get your podcasts: https://contrarianthinking.co/the-big... CHAPTERS Chapters 00:00 The Unhinged Start of Entrepreneurship 01:38 Codie's Own Unhinged Approach 04:22 Scaling Your Business: The Importance of Hiring 07:38 The Cheetah vs. Housecat Matrix 12:52 Building a Strong Company Culture 🎥 YouTube: @podcastbigdeal 📸 Instagram: bigdeal.podcast 📽️ TikTok: big.deal.pod MORE FROM CODIE SANCHEZ: 🎥 YouTube: @codiesanchezct 📸 Instagram: codiesanchez 📽️ TikTok: realcodiesanchez OTHER THINGS WE DO: Our community: https://contrarianthinking.typeform.c... Free newsletter: https://contrarianthinking.biz/3XWLlZp Biz buying course: https://contrarianthinking.biz/3NhjGgN Resibrands: https://resibrands.com/ CT Capital: https://contrarianthinking.biz/4eRyGOk Main St Hold Co: https://contrarianthinking.biz/3YfGa8u Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    18 min
  • #75 How to Build Systems So Good… Your Business Runs Itself

    #75 How to Build Systems So Good… Your Business Runs Itself
    Jun 30 2025
    In this solo episode of BigDeal, Codie emphasizes the critical role of effective systems in running a successful business. She discusses common pitfalls entrepreneurs face when trying to systematize their operations and provides a structured approach to building a strong vision, defining metrics, and ensuring accountability. Check out BigDeal wherever you get your podcasts: https://contrarianthinking.co/the-bigdeal-podcast/ CHAPTERS 00:00 The Importance of Business Systems 02:51 Common Mistakes in Systematizing Businesses 06:00 Building a Strong Vision for Your Business 08:45 Defining Your Business Metrics and Goals 12:08 Creating Effective Communication and Accountability 14:58 Implementing Systems for Long-Term Success MORE FROM BIGDEAL: 🎥 https://www.youtube.com/@podcastbigdeal 📸 https://www.instagram.com/bigdeal.podcast 📽️ https://www.tiktok.com/@big.deal.pod MORE FROM CODIE SANCHEZ: 🎥 https://www.youtube.com/@codiesanchezct 📸 https://www.instagram.com/codiesanchez 📽️ https://www.tiktok.com/@realcodiesanchez OTHER THINGS WE DO: Our community: https://contrarianthinking.typeform.com/to/WBztXXID Free newsletter: https://contrarianthinking.biz/3XWLlZp Biz buying course: https://contrarianthinking.biz/3NhjGgN Resibrands: https://resibrands.com/ CT Capital: https://contrarianthinking.biz/4eRyGOk Main St Hold Co: https://contrarianthinking.biz/3YfGa8u Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    19 min
  • #74 Secret Agent Evy Poumpouras: How to Read Anyone and Never Get Taken Advantage Of

    #74 Secret Agent Evy Poumpouras: How to Read Anyone and Never Get Taken Advantage Of
    Jun 27 2025
    Want a powerful tool that doesn’t cost a fortune? Omnisend has everything you need to scale your store - for a fraction of the price. Click here to start for free! Credit: Evy’s BBC Maestro course ‘The Art of Influence’ can be found HERE. In this engaging conversation, Evy Poumpouras, a former Secret Service agent, shares her insights on influence, negotiation, and the importance of setting boundaries in both personal and professional relationships. She discusses the lessons learned from protecting presidents, the balance between vulnerability and authenticity, and the significance of self-reflection. Evy emphasizes the need for preparation and adaptability in communication and negotiation, while also addressing the nature of predators in business and life. Her journey to becoming bulletproof serves as an inspiration for those looking to navigate challenges with resilience and strength. Check out BigDeal wherever you get your podcasts: https://contrarianthinking.co/the-bigdeal-podcast/ 00:00 - Introduction to Evy Poumpouras 03:09 - Lessons from Protecting Presidents 06:11 - The Balance of Vulnerability and Authenticity 09:10 - Setting Boundaries and Expectations 11:55 - The Role of Self-Reflection in Relationships 14:47 - Reading People and Gathering Intelligence 17:55 - The Nature of Predators in Business and Life 20:37 - Negotiation Skills and Communication 23:51 - The Importance of Preparation 26:45 - The Journey to Becoming Bulletproof 29:50 - The Power of Adaptability 32:42 - Conclusion and Future Endeavors MORE FROM BIGDEAL: 🎥 https://www.youtube.com/@podcastbigdeal 📸 https://www.instagram.com/bigdeal.podcast 📽️ https://www.tiktok.com/@big.deal.pod MORE FROM CODIE SANCHEZ: 🎥 https://www.youtube.com/@codiesanchezct 📸 https://www.instagram.com/codiesanchez 📽️ https://www.tiktok.com/@realcodiesanchez OTHER THINGS WE DO: Our community: https://contrarianthinking.typeform.com/to/WBztXXID Free newsletter: https://contrarianthinking.biz/3XWLlZp Biz buying course: https://contrarianthinking.biz/3NhjGgN Resibrands: https://resibrands.com/ CT Capital: https://contrarianthinking.biz/4eRyGOk Main St Hold Co: https://contrarianthinking.biz/3YfGa8u Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 h et 26 min
  • #73 How I Built 12 Income Streams Without Tons of Cash

    #73 How I Built 12 Income Streams Without Tons of Cash
    Jun 23 2025
    At the Million Dollar Mastermind event, Codie emphasizes the importance of ownership and financial independence as a means to achieve true freedom. Through personal anecdotes and stories from various individuals, Codie illustrates the strategies for building wealth through diverse income streams and the significance of acquiring businesses to foster growth. She advocates for local ownership and community engagement to create a nation of owners who can resist the status quo. Chapters 00:00 The Power of Ownership and Freedom 06:08 Exploring the American Dream: Stories from the Ground 11:52 Building Wealth Through Diverse Income Streams 17:55 Acquisition Strategies: Buying Businesses for Growth 23:39 The Future of Small Businesses and Community Ownership 39:51 Empowering Others: Creating a Nation of Owners MORE FROM BIGDEAL: 🎥 Youtube: / @podcastbigdeal 📸 Instagram: / bigdeal.podcast 📽️ TikTok: / big.deal.pod MORE FROM CODIE SANCHEZ: 🎥 Youtube: / @codiesanchezct 📸 Instagram: / codiesanchez 📽️ TikTok: / realcodiesanchez OTHER THINGS WE DO: Our community: https://contrarianthinking.typeform.com/to/WBztXXID Free newsletter: https://contrarianthinking.biz/3XWLlZp Biz buying course: https://contrarianthinking.biz/3NhjGgN Resibrands: https://resibrands.com/ CT Capital: https://contrarianthinking.biz/4eRyGOk Main St Hold Co: https://contrarianthinking.biz/3YfGa8u Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    41 min
  • #72 AI CEO Speaks Out On the Dangers of AI (And How to Win Despite It All): Brendan McCord

    #72 AI CEO Speaks Out On the Dangers of AI (And How to Win Despite It All): Brendan McCord
    Jun 19 2025
    Want a powerful tool that doesn’t cost a fortune? Omnisend has everything you need to scale your store - for a fraction of the price. Click here to start for free: https://your.omnisend.com/codiesanchez30 Codie and Brendan discuss the profound impact AI will continue to have on the business world, including how it will affect day to day business, the workforce, and even interpersonal relationships. They discuss the dual nature of AI as both a potential job creator and destroyer, the role of regulation in technological advancement, and the historical context of technological change. Maintaining human purpose and autonomy in an increasingly automated world is emphasized, alongside the need for community engagement and the cultivation of a new generation of thinkers to navigate the challenges posed by AI. To learn more about Cosmos Institute's research and programs, visit cosmosinstitute.substack.com/ If you are ready to buy a business, get on a call with my team to learn how we can support you: https://contrarianthinking.typeform.com/to/WBztXXID?typeform-source=www.youtube.com Chapters 00:00 The Dual Nature of AI's Impact on Society 02:55 Navigating Job Displacement and Creation 05:56 The Role of Regulation in Technological Advancement 08:48 The Historical Context of Technological Change 12:02 The Future of Work and Human Purpose 15:04 The Importance of Human Agency in AI 17:48 The Philosophical Implications of AI Relationships 20:46 Building a New Generation of AI Thinkers 24:05 The Role of Community in a Technological World 26:58 The Quest for Autonomy in an AI-Driven Society 01:01:29 Navigating Relationships and AI Dependence 01:03:55 The Ethics of AI and Human Interaction 01:09:12 AI in Healthcare: Risks and Benefits 01:12:35 The Role of AI in Governance and Decision Making 01:17:41 The Future of AI: Autonomy and Labor 01:24:03 Competing in an AI-Driven Economy 01:30:01 Cosmos Institute: Bridging Philosophy and Technology 01:35:22 Lessons from Success: Philosophy and Learning MORE FROM BIGDEAL: 🎥 YouTube: / @podcastbigdeal 📸 Instagram: / bigdeal.podcast 📽️ TikTok: / big.deal.pod MORE FROM CODIE SANCHEZ: 🎥 YouTube: / @codiesanchezct 📸 Instagram: / codiesanchez 📽️ TikTok: / realcodiesanchez OTHER THINGS WE DO: Our community: https://contrarianthinking.typeform.com/to/WBztXXID?typeform-source=www.youtube.com Free newsletter: https://contrarianthinking.biz/3XWLlZp Biz buying course: https://contrarianthinking.biz/3NhjGgN Resibrands: https://resibrands.com/ CT Capital: https://contrarianthinking.biz/4eRyGOk Main St Hold Co: https://contrarianthinking.biz/3YfGa8u Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    2 h et 5 min
  • #70 Get Your Sex Life Back! What Everyone Gets Wrong About Sex & Libido: Dr. Rena Malik

    #70 Get Your Sex Life Back! What Everyone Gets Wrong About Sex & Libido: Dr. Rena Malik
    Jun 18 2025
    Tired of overpriced marketing tools? Omnisend gives you pro-level automation without draining your wallet. Try it here and see why I made the switch: https://your.omnisend.com/codiesanchez30 Codie and Dr. Rena Malik discuss the complexities of female orgasm, the myths surrounding male sexual performance, and the dynamics of libido in relationships. They delve into the complexities of sexual education, the impact of pornography on young people's understanding of sex, and the importance of open communication between parents and children. The discussion also touches on the future of intimacy in the age of AI and the importance of maintaining human connection. Chapters 00:00 Intro 12:49 The Myths of Male Sexual Performance 26:02 Navigating Libido and Sexual Desire in Relationships 31:17 The Impact of Porn on Sexual Education 35:04 Navigating Conversations About Sex with Kids 39:53 Exploring Personal Sexuality and Preferences 42:55 Sex as a Biomarker of Overall Health 45:51 The Changing Landscape of Sexual Relationships 48:32 Understanding the Pelvic Floor 53:37 The Role of Substances in Sexual Experience 01:00:04 The Future of Intimacy and AI MORE FROM BIGDEAL: 🎥 YouTube: / @podcastbigdeal 📸 Instagram: / bigdeal.podcast 📽️ TikTok: / big.deal.pod MORE FROM CODIE SANCHEZ: 🎥 YouTube: / @codiesanchezct 📸 Instagram: / codiesanchez 📽️ TikTok: / realcodiesanchez OTHER THINGS WE DO: Our community: https://contrarianthinking.typeform.com/to/WBztXXID?typeform-source=www.youtube.com Free newsletter: https://contrarianthinking.biz/3XWLlZp Biz buying course: https://contrarianthinking.biz/3NhjGgN Resibrands: https://resibrands.com/ CT Capital: https://contrarianthinking.biz/4eRyGOk Main St Hold Co: https://contrarianthinking.biz/3YfGa8u Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 h et 10 min
  • #71 Give me 28 minutes, I’ll Erase Your Fear of AI

    #71 Give me 28 minutes, I’ll Erase Your Fear of AI
    Jun 16 2025
    Codie discusses the transformative potential of AI in business and productivity, emphasizing AI should be viewed as a powerful tool for humans rather than a replacement. She also explores the importance of using AI for research and market analysis, while cautioning against anthropomorphizing AI as a friend. The conversation concludes by highlighting the need for a strategic approach to integrating AI into business practices to maximize its benefits. Chapters 00:00 The Future of AI: Opportunities and Misconceptions 02:49 Maximizing Productivity with AI Tools 06:04 Innovative AI Applications in Content Creation 08:57 Research and Analysis: Leveraging AI for Insights 12:11 AI in Business Strategy and Market Analysis 15:05 Creating Unique Content with AI 17:58 The Role of AI in Personal Development and Business Growth 20:47 AI as a Tool: Understanding Its Limitations and Potential MORE FROM BIGDEAL: 🎥 YouTube: / @podcastbigdeal 📸 Instagram: / bigdeal.podcast 📽️ TikTok: / big.deal.pod MORE FROM CODIE SANCHEZ: 🎥 YouTube: / @codiesanchezct 📸 Instagram: / codiesanchez 📽️ TikTok: / realcodiesanchez OTHER THINGS WE DO: Our community: https://contrarianthinking.typeform.com/to/WBztXXID?typeform-source=www.youtube.com Free newsletter: https://contrarianthinking.biz/3XWLlZp Biz buying course: https://contrarianthinking.biz/3NhjGgN Resibrands: https://resibrands.com/ CT Capital: https://contrarianthinking.biz/4eRyGOk Main St Hold Co: https://contrarianthinking.biz/3YfGa8u Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    31 min