Main Street Millionaire: How to Make Extraordinary Wealth Buying Ordinary Businesses

Forget the get-rich-quick schemes and vague motivational fluff. Codie Sanchez's "Main Street Millionaire" is a raw, real, and refreshingly actionable guide to building wealth through acquiring small, often overlooked businesses. It's a game-changer!From the moment I cracked open this book, I was hooked. I devoured it in 24 hours. Not because it's a light read – far from it. It's packed with practical strategies and insights. But Codie's writing style is so engaging, so conversational, it feels like you're chatting with a close friend who's genuinely invested in your success. There's no pretense, no jargon-filled lectures, just straight-up, unfiltered knowledge delivered with a healthy dose of wit."Main Street Millionaire" isn't just theory; it's a playbook. Codie lays out a clear, step-by-step execution plan for identifying, acquiring, and optimizing small businesses. It's not just about the "what," but the "how." And that's why I immediately knew this was a book I'd be revisiting. In fact, I'm already planning a deep dive into the initial chapters, ready to roll up my sleeves and put her strategies into action.What truly sets this book apart is the abundance of real-world examples, invaluable resources, and clear diagrams. Codie doesn't just tell you what to do; she shows you. She demystifies the process, making it feel attainable for anyone willing to put in the work. You can feel the authenticity, the years of experience distilled into practical, actionable steps.This book has ignited a fire within me, and I'm genuinely excited about the possibilities ahead! Highly recommended. Get ready to be inspired, educated, and, most importantly, empowered to take control of your financial future.

Book Review: Main Street Millionaire by Codie SanchezCodie Sanchez’s Main Street Millionaire is an absolute game-changer for anyone looking to break free from traditional income paths and discover the power of small business acquisitions. I completely LOVED this book—it’s packed with practical, step-by-step guidance on every aspect of buying and running a business, making it an essential resource for both seasoned investors and first-time entrepreneurs.What sets this book apart is its clarity and actionable insights. Sanchez doesn’t just talk about the concept of building wealth through small business ownership—she provides a blueprint. From sourcing deals and conducting due diligence to financing strategies and scaling operations, the book covers it all in a straightforward, no-fluff manner. It’s a true playbook for finding extraordinary wealth in places most people overlook: laundromats, car washes, service businesses, and other “boring” but highly profitable ventures.I particularly appreciated how Sanchez demystifies the process of creative deal structuring, making it accessible to people without massive capital. Her insights on seller financing, SBA loans, and negotiation tactics are invaluable. She also shares real-world examples and case studies, making the strategies feel tangible and achievable.Whether you’re considering your first acquisition or looking to expand an existing portfolio, Main Street Millionaire is a must-read. It’s inspiring, practical, and filled with wealth-building wisdom that will challenge the way you think about financial freedom. Highly recommend! !!!She is speaking at an Event this week end - hopefully I will get it signed !!!Truely FantasticShar Fitzgerald

This book is an absolute gem. Despite being a seasoned private equity professional who has acquired/invested in businesses for the past 16 years, I couldn't put this book down after I opened it. It is a one-of-a-kind blend between a guide to dealmaking for Main Street businesses, a collection of the best small business management principles, and a practical guide to financial freedom through business ownership.From the very first chapter, Codie masterfully makes a case for a realistic path to financial independence through buying and running small businesses. This path is attainable to most job holders in corporate America. She then proceeds to demystify the whole process of acquiring and managing a small business with well-articulated and clear concepts. Her writing is to the point, witty, interspersed with the exact amount of F-bombs you would expect from an entrepreneur's voice and highly motivational... in short, in true entrepreneur-style!Some concepts will be a bit hard to grasp entirely for readers who have never been close to the world of acquisitions. However, Codie makes sure to point them to other resources (including to her Contrarian Thinking community - after all, she is building a media empire on top of her investment holding).Codie also does a fantastic job of distilling many key business growth and management concepts taught across business school campuses. She transforms these into easy-to-remember checklists and frameworks, without ever dumbing them down. She is generous with real-life examples, not only for illustration purposes but also ones that every reader can relate to.There is definitely a lot to unpack in this DIY guide to being a millionaire. I think the readers who will make the most of this fun, quick yet very informative read are precisely the budding entrepreneur-owners. They will use this book as a travel map to guide and personalize their own successful business ownership journey. To have authored such a practicable, illuminating and enjoyable guide is no easy feat. Codie, I tip my hat to you as I highly recommend this book.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​