CONTRARIAN CAMP 2026
Build Freedom. Together.
Exclusive to members of Contrarian Academy, Growth Boardroom, and Acquisition Foundations
and select invites
JUNE 19-21, 2026
Campus on Lake Austin • Austin, TX
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You do not come to Camp to brainstorm. You come to commit. And to cross the chasm between wanting a business and taking one down.
Where Searchers Become Owners
Contrarian Camp is not a retreat.
This is where people who are done “thinking about buying a business someday” finally draw a line in the sand and step into the arena.
Three days. No distractions. No excuses. Just you doing the work required to become an owner.
You'll walk away with:
- A ninety day acquisition plan you can execute the moment you get home
- Real connections with serious searchers who become your deal flow allies, accountability partners and eventual business partners
- Tactics you actually implement on site so momentum starts before you even leave campus
- A crash course in M&A from Contrarian’s Deal Advisors so you steal their 10,000+ hours to hit the ground running
If you are actively searching for a business to buy this is your room.
You will:
- Workshop real deals with peers and advisors
- Pressure test your sourcing approach and outreach
- Tighten your deal box models and funding strategy so you move faster with more confidence
- Dive into due diligence and valuation methods, teaching you to identify key drivers and what's important when making an offer
If you are already an owner this is not your event.
Camp is designed to transform searchers into operators not to optimize existing companies.
What Happens at Camp
Hands on workshops with CT's Director of Strategy & Growth and Academy Lead Rylan Harvey, Contrarian’s Seven Deal Advisors, and other seasoned acquisition experts
Search stage breakouts for early search, mid search, and people about to make an offer
Hot seats and deal strategy circles where you get unfiltered feedback on your next move
Campfire conversations that turn introductions into long term allies and partnerships
Morning hikes, cold plunges, and mental toughness reps because buying a business takes more grit than a spreadsheet ever shows and mindset is key to success
By Sunday you will know exactly what your next step is and you will have people holding you to it.
Members who show up in person double their likelihood of buying a business.
Because the gap between “thinking about buying a business” and “owning one” is usually a lack of focused time, guidance, and accountability.
Camp gives you all three in one weekend.
Past attendees did not leave with inspiration.
They left with deal momentum, committed partners, and their ninety day path to ownership.
Some submitted their first offers within days.
Some went under contract.
All left sharper and more focused than when they arrived.
Learning with a small group and having the ability to get individual help was great. I gained a lot from hearing other members questions and scenarios and relating them to my own experiences. Huge benefit for me getting some one-on-one help from the coaches and working through mental roadblocks.
The sessions were incredible. I gained so much knowledge in such a short amount of time. I loved meeting all the facilitators, getting advice and insight, and I appreciate their genuine desire to help. The resort was absolutely stunning and the food was amazing.
Collapse 3 Months of Searching into 3 Days.
You come to accelerate doing a deal.
You get hands on training to review your deals and help you search
If you want to own a business in the next year this is the room you need to be in.
FAQ
What's included with my ticket to Camp?
- All programming and workshops
- Two nights of lodging at Campus on the Lake
- All meals from Friday to Sunday
- Access to the Contrarian team and guest operators
- Evening strategy circles and campfire sessions
Do I need to apply?
No. If you are a current member you can register.
What if I have not bought a business yet?
Perfect. Camp is built for you. Every session is built to get you from searcher to owner.
Can I bring a partner or spouse?
Yes, if they are also a member, they are welcome to attend with you. All attendees must purchase their own ticket. Guests who will be staying in the same room with you (all rooms are one King bed), can buy a discounted guest ticket at checkout.
Is lodging included?
Yes. All accommodations and meals are covered from Friday evening through Sunday afternoon.
Refund Policy
All sales are final. If you are unable to attend the event, you may transfer your Contrarian Camp ticket to another member.
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