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  • #95 How To Speak Like A CEO

    #95 How To Speak Like A CEO
    Sep 29 2025
    In this solo episode of The BigDeal Podcast, I’m breaking down how to communicate like a CEO so people actually listen when you talk. You’ll learn how to speak with authority, use body language that signals confidence, master the pause so you control the room, and frame conversations so your ideas land. These are the exact strategies I use—and they’ll help you stand out, get taken seriously, and make sure your voice carries weight in any room. Main Street Over Wall Street is where serious dealmakers come together to grow, connect and strategize in a highly-collaborative and supportive environment. Join us Nov 2-4, live in Austin TX! 00:00 Introduction 00:19 Speaking in Headlines: Get to the Point 00:51 Decisive Speech: Own Your Ideas 02:04 Warmth and Competence: Building Trust 05:52 Mastering Gestures and Tone 07:52 The Power of Pauses 09:35 Storytelling Over Statistics 11:32 The Rule of Three 13:12 Commanding the Frame 15:23 Projecting Calm Certainty 16:39 Naming the Elephant in the Room 21:09 Final Thoughts ___________ MORE FROM BIGDEAL 🎥 YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@podcastbigdeal⁠ 📸 Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/bigdeal.podcast⁠ 📽️ TikTok: ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@big.deal.pod⁠ MORE FROM CODIE SANCHEZ 🎥 YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@codiesanchezct⁠ 📸 Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/codiesanchez⁠ 📽️ TikTok: ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@realcodiesanchez⁠ OTHER THINGS WE DO 🌐 Our community: ⁠https://contrarianthinking.typeform.com/to/WBztXXID⁠ 📰 Free newsletter: ⁠https://contrarianthinking.biz/3XWLlZp⁠ 📚 Biz buying course: ⁠https://contrarianthinking.biz/3NhjGgN⁠ 🏠 Resibrands: ⁠https://resibrands.com/⁠ 💰 CT Capital: ⁠https://contrarianthinking.biz/4eRyGOk⁠ 🏦 Main St Hold Co: ⁠https://contrarianthinking.biz/3YfGa8u Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    23 m
  • From Broke To Billionaire: Poppi CEO on SharkTank & Her $1.95B Sale | Allison Ellsworth

    From Broke To Billionaire: Poppi CEO on SharkTank & Her $1.95B Sale | Allison Ellsworth
    Sep 24 2025
    Thanks to SoFi for sponsoring this episode! Need funding? Shop and compare providers in minutes + get up to $2M—with no credit hit for exploring your options. Start here → https://sofi.com/codie Join me as I sit down with Allison Ellsworth, the co-founder of Poppi, who built a billion-dollar soda company from scratch. Allison shares her incredible journey from working in oil and gas to landing a life-changing deal on Shark Tank. Discover her secrets to successful branding, attracting celebrity partnerships, and navigating a multi-billion dollar acquisition by Pepsi. We dive deep into the challenges she faced, the pivotal moments, and her invaluable advice for aspiring entrepreneurs. Don't miss her insights on how to pitch investors and build a thriving community around your brand. If you’ve ever wanted to launch a brand, today’s episode is for you. 00:00:00 Introduction 00:03:37 From Oil and Gas to Beverage Industry 00:06:19 Health Issues and the Birth of Poppy 00:08:44 Navigating Early Challenges and Going Digital 00:14:28 Building a Billion Dollar Brand 00:15:54 The Importance of Team and Culture 00:23:40 Personal Life and Business Balance 00:30:27 Celebrity Endorsements and Marketing Strategies 00:35:10 The Road to Acquisition by Pepsi 00:36:53 The Right Time for Acquisition 00:37:28 Building Relationships for Success 00:38:06 Challenges as a Female CEO 00:39:51 Handling Disrespect and Conflict 00:40:44 The Importance of a Business Coach 00:47:17 Balancing Passion and Profit 00:50:06 Letting Go of Control 00:51:26 Hiring and Culture Fit 00:56:22 Brand Building and Community 01:08:38 Inspiring the Next Generation ___________ MORE FROM BIGDEAL 🎥 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@podcastbigdeal 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bigdeal.podcast 📽️ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@big.deal.pod MORE FROM CODIE SANCHEZ 🎥 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@codiesanchezct 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/codiesanchez 📽️ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@realcodiesanchez OTHER THINGS WE DO 🌐 Our community: https://contrarianthinking.typeform.com/to/WBztXXID 📰 Free newsletter: https://contrarianthinking.biz/3XWLlZp 📚 Biz buying course: https://contrarianthinking.biz/3NhjGgN 🏠 Resibrands: https://resibrands.com/ 💰 CT Capital: https://contrarianthinking.biz/4eRyGOk 🏦 Main St Hold Co: https://contrarianthinking.biz/3YfGa8u Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 h y 18 m
  • #93 Former Monk: Master Your Focus In 3 Simple Steps | Dandapani

    #93 Former Monk: Master Your Focus In 3 Simple Steps | Dandapani
    Sep 18 2025
    I sat down with Dandapani, a Hindu priest and former monk turned entrepreneur, for a conversation that blended the spiritual with the practical. We explored his deep expertise on why focus is a superpower, why a healthy ego mattered, and how karma shaped our lives. He shared actionable strategies to build willpower, manage energy, and stay focused at work and at home. We also dove into his years in a monastery, the role of awareness, and how to structure spiritual practices so they actually stuck. If you’d ever wondered how to bring spirituality into daily life without the fluff, that episode was for you. Thanks to GoDaddy for sponsoring this video! Head to http://godaddy.com/codiesanchez to get started with GoDaddy Airo® today ----------- Get three free gifts from Dandapani at https://dandapani.org/codie and begin your path to clarity and a more rewarding life. Follow @DandapaniLLC on Instagram & YouTube. ----------- 00:00 Introduction 00:10 Understanding Ego and Karma 01:33 Living as a Modern Hindu Priest 04:50 The Power of Awareness and Focus 07:57 Developing Willpower Through Daily Rituals 11:32 Integrating Spiritual Practices into Daily Life 28:49 Resolving Problems and Clearing the Mind 35:15 The Uncomfortable Truth of Meditation 35:24 The Subconscious Mind Revealed 36:28 Meditation vs. Alcohol: A Surprising Comparison 37:49 Energy Management: Treat It Like Money 38:33 Evaluating Relationships: An Energy Audit 40:10 Time vs. Energy Management 41:59 Cutting Off Energy Vampires 42:58 Plugging Energy Leaks 45:38 The Importance of Clarity and Focus 01:04:13 The Power of Commitment in Spirituality 01:06:40 Final Thoughts ---------- MORE FROM BIGDEAL: 🎥 ⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠ 📸 ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠ 📽️ ⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠ MORE FROM CODIE SANCHEZ: 🎥 ⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠ 📸 ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠ 📽️ ⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠ OTHER THINGS WE DO: 🌐 ⁠⁠⁠Our community⁠⁠⁠ 📰 ⁠⁠⁠Free newsletter⁠⁠⁠ 📚 ⁠⁠⁠Biz buying course⁠⁠⁠ 🏠 ⁠⁠⁠Resibrands⁠⁠⁠ 💰 ⁠⁠⁠CT Capital⁠⁠⁠ 🏦 ⁠⁠⁠Main St Hold Co Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 h y 13 m
  • #92 If I Wanted To Become A Millionaire Creator in 2025, This Is What I’d Do

    #92 If I Wanted To Become A Millionaire Creator in 2025, This Is What I’d Do
    Sep 15 2025
    I sat down with my friend Jon Youshaei ( @youshaei ) to get real about what it takes to build content that actually drives business. We dug into how I face down public speaking fears, deal with critics, and why showing both the grit and the glam is essential. I also shared exactly how I make money—through my holding company of “boring” businesses, my media brand, and investments—plus the systems I use to scale it all. We talked deal-making, financial literacy as a moat, and the responsibility creators have to tell the truth. If you’re serious about building wealth and not just followers, this episode is for you. 00:00 Introduction 00:02 Navigating the World of Business Content 00:23 Overcoming Fear and Criticism 01:27 The Concept of 'Show Don't Tell' 02:41 The Moment of Realization 03:01 Curiosity and Financial Literacy 03:31 Changing the Investment Landscape 06:48 The Importance of Processes and Systems 12:38 Creating High-Quality Content 14:47 Repurposing Content and Finding Viral Moments 20:08 Building a Community with Cult Sayings 22:36 Consistency in Personal and Professional Identity 23:00 Building a 21st Century Media Company 24:31 Breaking Down Income Streams 29:05 The Challenges of Brand Deals 32:55 The Value of Education and Info Products 38:59 The Importance of Deal Making 44:44 Facing Business Challenges MORE FROM BIGDEAL: 🎥 Youtube: / @podcastbigdeal 📸 Instagram: / bigdeal.podcast 📽️ TikTok: / big.deal.pod MORE FROM CODIE SANCHEZ: 🎥 Youtube: / @codiesanchezct 📸 Instagram: / codiesanchez 📽️ TikTok: / realcodiesanchez OTHER THINGS WE DO: 🌐 Our community: https://contrarianthinking.typeform.com/to/WBztXXID 📰 Free newsletter: https://contrarianthinking.biz/3XWLlZp 📚 Biz buying course: https://contrarianthinking.biz/3NhjGgN 🏠 Resibrands: https://resibrands.com/ 💰 CT Capital: https://contrarianthinking.biz/4eRyGOk 🏦 Main St Hold Co: https://contrarianthinking.biz/3YfGa8u Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    43 m
  • My Conversations With Charlie Kirk

    My Conversations With Charlie Kirk
    Sep 12 2025
    I wasn’t sure about filming this, but the moment felt wrong not to. I hope it makes you think, and also reminds you to hold your loved ones close. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    7 m
  • #91 Seven Finance Terms You Need To Know To Get Rich

    #91 Seven Finance Terms You Need To Know To Get Rich
    Sep 5 2025
    Join me as I reveal the seven essential finance terms you need to know to succeed in business. From "free cashflow" to "leveraged buyouts," I break down the most vital concepts that will level up your financial life. Plus, stick around for an inspiring story of how Cody (not this Codie, a different Cody) transformed from an employee to a business owner in just 90 days, leveraging the financial strategies I share. Reserve your spot and join the owner revolution → ⁠http://contrarianthinking.biz/3Hon5uW⁠ 00:00 Introduction 00:02 The Importance of Financial Literacy 00:28 Seven Key Acquisition Terms 00:36 Understanding Free Cash Flow (FCF) 01:29 Working Capital Explained 02:14 EBITDA and Business Valuation 03:19 Leveraged Buyouts (LBO) 03:43 Seller Financing 05:16 Cody's Success Story 08:41 Conclusion MORE FROM BIGDEAL: 🎥 ⁠Youtube⁠ 📸 ⁠Instagram⁠ 📽️ ⁠TikTok⁠ MORE FROM CODIE SANCHEZ: 🎥 ⁠Youtube⁠ 📸 ⁠Instagram⁠ 📽️ ⁠TikTok⁠ OTHER THINGS WE DO: 🌐 ⁠Our community⁠ 📰 ⁠Free newsletter⁠ 📚 ⁠Biz buying course⁠ 🏠 ⁠Resibrands⁠ 💰 ⁠CT Capital⁠ 🏦 ⁠Main St Hold Co Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    12 m
  • #90 Side Hustle King: 3 Easy Businesses Anyone Can Start

    #90 Side Hustle King: 3 Easy Businesses Anyone Can Start
    Aug 28 2025
    Join me as I sit down with today's guest, Chris Koerner, a serial entrepreneur who has founded 75+ businesses and built a career discovering under-the-radar "sleeper" businesses that print cash. Chris shares jaw-dropping stories, from his unique venture into pet cremation to partnering with the infamous John McAfee. We dive deep into three underrated, yet highly profitable side hustles you can start today. Plus, Chris reveals shocking personal anecdotes about his journey, the challenges he's faced, and how he's managed to stay resilient. Don't miss out on his invaluable advice and real-world examples that could help you kickstart your entrepreneurship journey! Financial freedom isn’t luck — it’s learned. Join my 3-day live virtual event this September 19-21. Reserve your spot and join the owner revolution → http://contrarianthinking.biz/3Hon5uW MORE FROM BIGDEAL: 🎥 Youtube 📸 Instagram 📽️ TikTok MORE FROM CODIE SANCHEZ: 🎥 Youtube 📸 Instagram 📽️ TikTok OTHER THINGS WE DO: 🌐 Our community 📰 Free newsletter 📚 Biz buying course 🏠 Resibrands 💰 CT Capital 🏦 Main St Hold Co Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 h y 20 m
  • #89 39 Harsh Truths I Wish I Knew In My 20s

    #89 39 Harsh Truths I Wish I Knew In My 20s
    Aug 24 2025
    Financial freedom isn’t luck — it’s learned. Join my 3-day live virtual event this September 19-21. Reserve your spot and join the owner revolution → http://contrarianthinking.biz/3Hon5uW Join Codie Sanchez on her 39th birthday as she reveals the 39 indispensable lessons she wishes she knew earlier in life. From the importance of choosing your hard paths and asking the right questions, to prioritizing relationships and building urgency—these insights cover all realms of life including health, wealth, relationships, and personal growth. Discover why it's crucial to work hard before working smart, the power of being disliked, and how faith can fuel your dreams. Don't miss her reflection on the significance of acting now, embracing courage over comfort, and the vital importance of reputation. 00:00 Introduction 00:07 Choosing Your Hardships 00:20 The Power of Questions 00:36 Amateurs vs. Pros 00:48 Chasing Purpose, Not Billions 01:01 Weaponized Distraction 01:26 Financial and Fitness Wisdom 01:41 Surround Yourself with Good People 02:04 Prioritizing Relationships 02:20 Private Reps Lead to Greatness 02:29 Advice from the Right People 02:52 Inconvenience Yourself for Others 03:34 The Muscle of Urgency 03:52 Understanding Leverage 04:18 Building and Criticizing 04:45 Inputs Become Outputs 04:51 The Cost of Inaction 05:08 Simplicity Over Complexity 05:21 Momentum and Success 05:39 Keeping Promises 06:01 Stand Out and Fight 06:05 Faith Over Worry 06:25 Nobody Cares, So Do What You Want 06:57 Play the Long Game 07:22 Wake Up Early 07:29 Work Hard to Work Smart 07:59 Reputation Matters 08:19 Ask Questions, Get Dirty 08:31 Overcoming Self-Doubt 08:42 Go Big or Go Home 09:05 Comfort is the Enemy MORE FROM BIGDEAL 🎥 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@podcastbigdeal 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bigdeal.podcast 📽️ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@big.deal.pod MORE FROM CODIE SANCHEZ 🎥 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@codiesanchezct 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/codiesanchez 📽️ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@realcodiesanchez OTHER THINGS WE DO: 🌐 Our community: https://contrarianthinking.typeform.com/to/WBztXXID 📰 Free newsletter: https://contrarianthinking.biz/3XWLlZp 📚 Biz buying course: https://contrarianthinking.biz/3NhjGgN 🏢 Resibrands: https://resibrands.com/ 💰 CT Capital: https://contrarianthinking.biz/4eRyGOk 🏛 Main St Hold Co: https://contrarianthinking.biz/3YfGa8u Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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