In Person
Austin, TX
October 20-22, 2026

Bring Your Business to the Next Level

This is a 3-day working session for established owners who want a plan, not a pep talk. Most businesses fail from stagnation, so come get Codie's exact steps she used to scale her portfolio of businesses.

I'm ready to scale
Application required | Seats are limited
"This wasn’t just another hype-filled event — it was packed with real, actionable strategies. A hands-on workshop that challenged how I think about business, ownership, and wealth."
Adam C.
Joined
May 2025
Location
Miami
"It was the best decision I could have made. I was able to get so much value out of the sessions and started applying right away on my business. Definitely recommend it!"
Marcella S.
Joined
Sep 2025
Location
Austin
"This wasn’t theory. We left with a clear plan and immediately found six figures in upside we were ignoring."
Dave F.
Joined
May 2025
Location
Miami
"I was so pumped, I wanted to leave 2-hours into the workshop to start implementing, but I'm glad I stayed! I feel energized and focused on what I need to do to move my biz forward."
Amanda M.
Joined
Sep 2025
Location
Austin
"I truly got IDEAS there that I never. ever. would have had on my own. Making new, supportive, and open-minded friends was an incredible bonus. THANK YOU CT TEAM!!!"
Katie M.
Joined
Sep 2025
Location
Austin
"Huge part of these events are the network from around the country that will be your new group of people who share similar issues. This requires YOU to take action."
Jack H.
Joined
Sep 2025
Location
Austin
Event Overview
Every session is designed to produce concrete outputs you can implement immediately.
Three days, three outcomes
Every Session Gives You the Plan You've Been Searching For
This will force you to step out of your business to work ON your business. You'll walk away with actionable steps that actually impact your business, not another to-do list.
Optimize Your Business to Scale
  • Uncover profits hidden in plain sight
  • Develop your systems that any employee can follow
Unlock High-Leverage Growth Opportunities
  • Evaluate new growth channels with clear ROI
  • Learn how top operators prioritize what not to pursue
Build Your 90-Day Execution Plan
  • Turn insights into an executable operating plan
  • Stress-test risks before you leave the room
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Most events
Bury you in ideas
Hand you generic frameworks
Send you home fired up and still stuck
At this workshop you
Learn from proven operators
Identify your actual bottlenecks
Walkout with your 90-day action plan
Get In The Room
Application required • Seats are limited
WHAT YOU WALK AWAY WITH
One Decision Pays For Your Seat.
01
Clear Diagnosis
A precise understanding of where growth is leaking—Marketing, ops, team, and cash.
02
Ranked Opportunities
A list of ranked revenue and margin opportunities, each with the ROI math attached.
03
90-Day Roadmap
An execution plan with owners, deadlines, and the numbers you'll use to track your success; built for your business, not a template.
04
Decision Clarity
A clean call on what to double down on, what to fix, and what to kill.
05
Operator Feedback
Direct feedback from operators who've already solved the problem you're stuck on.
06
Peer Network
A room of serious founders you'll keep calling long after you fly home.

Your Team

A strong network is one of the most powerful levers you can pull. AT this workshop, you’ll rub shoulders with:

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Codie Sanchez

Founder and CEO of Contrarian Thinking
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Marc Hustvedt

President of Contrarian Thinking
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Alex Hooper

Director of Value Creation
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Carter Williams

Growth Advisor
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Elliott Igunbor

Growth Advisor, Strategy & Operations
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Chris Petkas

Growth Advisor
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Lindsey Castle

Operations
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Rylan Harvey

Head of Academy
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KJ Smith

Marketing Strategy & Operations Manager
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Shannon Casey-Green

Growth Marketing Manager
This workshop is for you if
You want to learn directly from founders of 7–9 figure businesses
You already run a real business doing $500k+ and you're looking for more
You want to discover playbooks currently used in active successful companies
This is not for you if
You want someone to hand you a plan you'll never run
You're pre-revenue or still hunting for product-market fit
You want motivation and a highlight reel
Here's whats included, and what it's worth
3 Full Days of In-Person, Hands-On Workshops
Personalized Growth Diagnosis
Custom 90-Day Execution Plan
Access to Proven Operators & Experts
Curated Peer Network of Serious Founders
Post-Event Resources & Frameworks
$2,497
$15,000 estimated total value
One 30-minute exercise found the last room $7.6M, averaging ~$60K saved per attendee

Your seat is just $2,497
Application required • Seats are limited
“This was not a fluffy event full of generic business advice. It was three days in a room with operators who are actually doing the work, talking through real numbers, real problems, and real decisions. I didn’t just leave inspired. I left with real clarity and a 90-day plan I actually believe in.”
Peter Keller
“This is a fast-moving, high-end educational experience. They are doing their level best to push and educate within a modicum of risk. The trainers are top-notch and multi-business owners.”
Matt Van Wormer
“They are helping me put together my business plan for an 8-figure exit in the next 5 years.”
Jason Nesbitt
“The Growth Accelerator Workshop was the most tactical, accountability-driven room I’ve ever stepped into. It reignited my fire to level up and bring that same impact back home.”
Kristi Kandel

FAQ

Is three days with it for $2,497?

The last room found $7.6M in hidden cash in a single 30-minute exercise. If you leave with one decision that adds six figures — which is the point of the whole three days — the seat paid for itself many times over. If you want a cheaper answer, this isn't the room.

Is Codie there the whole time? 

Codie hosts a live Q&A during the event — bring your hardest question. The hands-on teaching and workshops are run by her executive team and operators: her heads of marketing, sales, finance, and acquisitions, the people who actually run her companies. You get their playbooks and direct feedback on your business across all three days, plus your questions answered by Codie live.

Are attendees really screened? Who's in the room?

Yes. Every attendee is screened. Owners must show the drive to scale to multiple seven figures and have proven to our team they're focused on the real growth levers — hiring, marketing, operations, and sales.

What actually happens over the three days?

This is a deep-dive working session with our team. You'll be grouped with owners in your industry and revenue range so you're solving next to people like you. There are zero motivational talks. No fluff, no rah-rah. It's only for people who want hands-on advice on scaling profitable businesses. If you want inspiration and hanging out, this isn't your event.

What kinds of businesses is this for?

The tactics, frameworks, and operational systems work for both B2B and B2C. These are the exact strategies used to scale a media company, a VC fund, and a holding company with 30 businesses under it.

Together we'll:

- Eliminate one-person dependency and design a roadmap for growth that doesn't run through you

- Buy back days — maybe weeks — of your time with our Contrarian Operating System

- Work directly with our operators to break through your current revenue ceiling

- Hustle less and scale faster (this flips what most "go-getters" think works)

- Pinpoint your ONE next move using our proprietary Next Move Framework

Can I bring a business or spouse?

Absolutely — they'll just need their own ticket.

Where’s the venue and what hotels do you recommend?

The event will be held in Austin, Texas. We recommend booking accommodations around the The Domain area.

What’s your refund or transfer policy?

While tickets are non-refundable, we want to ensure you get value no matter what. If you can’t attend, you can gift a transfer of your ticket to a friend, family member, or partner (All transfer requests must be made 72 hours before the start of the event to be honored). Email our team at support@contrarianthink.com, and we’ll help you make the best choice for your situation.

Secure Your Seat & Protect Your Experience
Stop Guessing. Start Executing.
If you’re serious about accelerating growth—and want clarity instead of chaos—this workshop was built for you.
Reserve your seat now
Application required • Seats are limited