The Smart Business Buyer's Guide

Our research-based Guide to the Best Businesses to Buy in 2026 & the critical mistakes to avoid that can cost you real money. Get smarter with Contrarian.

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How to Hire the Right People — free Contrarian Thinking guide with interview questions, scorecards, and hiring frameworks for business owners

How to Hire The Right People

Stop hiring by gut. Download our free guide on how to hire the right people — proven frameworks for interviews, scorecards, and avoiding bad hires.

Business Buying Dictionary by Contrarian Thinking — free guide defining LOI, EBITDA, SBA loans, and other key acquisition terms

Business Buying Dictionary

Confused by LOI, EBITDA, SBA, or QoE? Download the free Business Buying Dictionary — every key term you need to buy a small business with confidence.

Our research-based Guide to the Best Businesses to Buy in 2026 & the critical mistakes to avoid that can cost you real money. Get smarter with Contrarian.

The Smart Business Buyer's Guide

Our research-based Guide to the Best Businesses to Buy in 2026 & the critical mistakes to avoid that can cost you real money. Get smarter with Contrarian.

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Get ready to learn, grow, and rethink what’s possible. Listen to the top podcasts.

Deal Review Calculator Learn how to quickly evaluate any deal with my deal review calculator. You'll get a quick snapshot of the cash flow, sales multiple, and yearly cash-on-cash return. You'll know in seconds whether to pass or pursue the deal.

Deal Review Calculator

You'll get a quick snapshot of the cash flow, sales multiple, and yearly cash-on-cash return. You'll know in seconds whether to pass or pursue the deal.

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