#11: Codie Sanchez

Codie Sanchez owns a portfolio of dozens of "boring businesses" that bring in more than $50 million in annual revenue. She also founded Contrarian Thinking, a financial media company with 100 million views per month. Codie's journey began as a journalist covering stories along the US-Mexico border, before she transitioned to a career in finance and private equity investing.Today Codie covers:The mind-blowing power of building an audience and leveraging social media Her top 3 tips for young people pursuing financial freedomSecrets to negotiating a pay raiseSurrounding oneself with high-performing individuals for personal growth and successUpcoming opportunities in real estateThe rationale behind her focus on "boring businesses" and why they hold tremendous potential for long-term successHer comprehensive 10-step process for acquiring businessesCodie’s charitable cause: SEAL Future Foundation, an organization dedicated to helping SEALs transition and fulfill their full potential in civilian life