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I sat down with Alex Smereczniak to talk about why franchising might be the most overlooked path to wealth creation in America. We broke down how to think about risk tolerance and brand maturity, why some franchise models command higher exit multiples, and what I should have done when I first spotted Planet Fitness as a wide open opportunity years ago. Then Alex shared a few franchise concepts he’s excited about right now, including an insurance adjusting model, a home sale prep and light renovation business, and a surprisingly massive window box subscription business. We also hit a couple wild cards like artificial turf and Airbnb cleaning, plus how people use SBA loans to finance deals like this. If you want to explore franchises with a tool that matches you to the right concept, check out the links below.

LinkedIn (personal):
⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/alex-smereczniak-40310329⁠
Instagram:
⁠https://www.instagram.com/alexfromfranzy/⁠
X (Twitter):
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LinkedIn (company – Franzy):
⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/franzy⁠
TikTok:
⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@alexfromfranzy⁠

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Most people are still following outdated money advice, and it’s the very thing keeping them stuck.

In this video, I break down the six beliefs you must unlearn if you ever want to make real, life-changing money.

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HoldCo Bros are back! In this episode, @NikonomicsPodcast and I reconnect after he spent four months deep in the AI world building agents with OpenClaw and testing Claude Opus 4.6 inside a real public company. We react to the viral “what are you building?” tweet and break down why corporate America is way further behind on AI than people think.

Nik shares why he believes working inside a company right now might be the smartest move for ambitious entrepreneurs, how to spot AI consulting opportunities, and why cleaning company data and recording meetings could be massive unlocks. We also talk through building custom AI tools, cold outreach to executives, and where the real money is in this wave. If you want practical ways to profit from AI, this one’s packed.

Learn more about Nik here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.nikonomicspod.com/

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The AI economy isn’t coming. It’s already decided who wins.
Right now, a small group of people are quietly positioning themselves to own the infrastructure that runs the future — the compute, the data, the energy. Everyone else is being managed out of relevance without even knowing it.
This isn’t about losing your job to a chatbot. It’s bigger than that. We’re heading into a world where labor has no leverage, effort doesn’t guarantee security, and if you don’t own anything in the new system — you won’t just be underpaid. You’ll be powerless.
I’m not here to scare you. I’m here to tell you exactly what to do before the window closes.
In this video:
Why the post-labor economy is already being built around you
What the billionaires investing billions in AI don’t want you to notice
The only assets that will still matter when your job doesn’t
The exact formula to move from managed population to equity holder

You still have time to move. But not much.
Watch this before you decide you’re fine!

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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!! ❤️

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3/3/26 UPDATE – We put together an insanely comprehensive junk removal business plan! 6,474 words – with charts and graphs and 50+ other ideas to launch in this space. And it’s only 19 bucks – IF you use promo code JUNK at checkout to get 50% off! Get it here: https://buy.stripe.com/fZuaEY9RZd8cfQKgCX3841N

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In this episode, I sit down with Matt and Joni from Sonoma Strong Hauling to hear one of the most incredible comeback stories I’ve ever encountered. Matt opens up about his journey from prison and rehab to working a $15-an-hour job at Safeway, all while trying to restart his life at age 35.
We dive deep into the “candy dish” marketing strategy they used to win over realtors and how they turned a beat-up pickup truck into a business netting 35% margins on $50k a month. This conversation is a masterclass in how constraints equal creativity and why “closed mouths don’t get fed” in the world of entrepreneurship.

YouTube: @SonomaStrong — Hundreds of videos on starting and growing a home service business.
Website: ⁠http://sonomastronghauling.com⁠
Facebook:⁠ https://www.facebook.com/matthewvick408/
Instagram:⁠ https://www.instagram.com/sonomastronghauling/

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This might be the most important shift in AI we’ve ever seen, and it’s happening right now.

I’ll walk you through what agentic AI is, why it’s different from ChatGPT, how to choose the right tools, and how to set up your first fully automated workflow step-by-step.

Tools mentioned:
ChatGPT: https://chat.openai.com/
Claude: https://claude.ai/
Gemini: https://gemini.google.com/
Zapier: https://zapier.com/
Make: https://www.make.com/
Manus: https://manus.ai/
OpenClaw: https://openclaw.ai/

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These 8 habits completely changed how I live and work, and you can test them yourself in just seven days.

In this video, I break down the simple shifts that helped me go from scattered and overwhelmed to running multiple companies with energy, clarity, and consistency.

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Jim Rowe ( ⁠https://x.com/resellerrowe ) went from flipping a single $1,200 pallet to doing $60,000 in sales in his first month out of an old tow truck shop in rural Washington. In this episode, he breaks down how he buys liquidation pallets, restaurant equipment, and random auction finds, why selling matters more than buying, and how he rolls profits over and over to scale fast. He also shares wild flips like buying industrial hinges for $2.28 each and reselling them for $50 plus the mindset shift that helped him move from restaurants to reselling full time.

Find him on X at ⁠https://x.com/resellerrowe⁠, where he posts reselling wins, auctions, and tips for growing a flipping business.

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In this episode I’m sharing my 7 favorite food business ideas for 2026, all designed to be simple, approachable, and high margin.

Some are true side hustles you could start this weekend. Others could turn into full-blown, scalable businesses. I break down the real numbers, startup costs, margins, and how I’d actually test each one in the real world.

If you’ve been looking for a practical way to get started, this is a playbook you can actually run with.

7. Grill cleaning
⁠https://www.chrisjkoerner.com/newslettersss/newsletter-0051⁠
6. Mini pancakes
⁠https://x.com/mhp_guy/status/2009705202274934846?s=20⁠
5. Dehydrated fruit
⁠https://x.com/mhp_guy/status/2000296786557354459?s=20⁠
4. Picnics
⁠https://x.com/mhp_guy/status/2010428589360271799⁠
3. Frozen grapes
⁠https://x.com/mhp_guy/status/2011495240079696010?s=20⁠
2. Bakery stand x3
⁠https://www.youtube.com/shorts/aUV1WjbGiQM⁠
⁠https://x.com/mhp_guy/status/1988611735033729269⁠
1. Watermelon x3
⁠https://www.linkedin.com/posts/cjkoerner_my-poor-wife-i-cant-even-go-to-a-parade-activity-7346972455653056512-2B7b/⁠⁠
https://x.com/mhp_guy/status/2011909126876790956?s=20

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You thought buying a business meant writing a big check? Think again.

This is a sneak peek from the first two sessions of Main Street Millionaire Live, a 3-day event, where we break down how everyday operators are acquiring profitable businesses using:

– Creative financing strategies (yes, zero-down structures)
– Seller psychology and negotiation leverage
– Momentum frameworks that separate dreamers from deal-makers

This isn’t theory.
It’s how people are quietly opting out of layoffs, salary caps, and corporate dependency.

If you’ve ever thought:
“I don’t have enough capital.”
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“I’m not sure I could negotiate one.”

This preview will challenge that.

Because ownership isn’t about having all the money.
It’s about understanding structure, psychology, and momentum.

Watch the sneak peek.
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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

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