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Exclusive Scale-Up Workshop

How to transform your B2B or B2C business without getting trapped inside it. 

18-19, September 2024

Austin, TX

Limited Seats - Apply Now

Imagine What it Would Feel Like...

To run your company with clarity, certainty, and intention.

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  • 100% clarity as to where you're going and how to get there.

  • Certainty that you're doing the right things at the right time with the right team members.

  • Intentionality around the systems you're using to create your desired timelines.

 Get the Exact Strategies & Tactics that Helped Scale AppSumo from $3 to $84M in Annual Revenue 

Why You'll Want to Join
 
  • Hands-on workshop built BY business owners FOR business owners. Learn from people who have been there so you can reach your next growth goal. 

  • Get your burning questions answered in real-time by Codie & Ayman - who've conquered the 7, 8, and 9-figure milestones.

  • Collaborate with owners who've reached over $1 million in revenue, CEOs running multiple thriving businesses, and entrepreneurs who've hit 8 figures to propel your own venture forward.

 

What You'll Learn

  • Break Revenue Barriers

    Learn how to navigate and overcome the most common problems plaguing Start-Ups, Scale-Ups, and Grow-Ups and causing their revenue to plateau.

  • Do Less, Earn More

    Discover the counterintuitive approach for how to get more by doing less (Ayman’s calendar was way emptier at $80m than it was at $8m)

  • Set Impactful Goals

    Set impactful goals and KPIs using the Impact vs Ease Goal Setting Framework. Build a killer vision and map out the roadmap for unstoppable growth.

  • Let Customers Sell For You 

    Boost sales, gather positive reviews, and leverage customer advocacy. Learn how to leverage review stacks that lets customers do the selling for you.

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Details and Location

  • 2 days in Austin - September 18th & 19th

  • Meet your hosts:
    Codie Sanchez & Ayman Al-Abdullah!

  • Work in small groups with other builders those crushing it, and those IN it who need to make change. 

  • We’re not sure if we’ll ever do this again, so apologies in advance if you can’t get in. This is SMALL for a reason!

Entry Requirements

If you're not on track to do at least $1M in annual revenue, this workshop is not for you (yet). We help 7-figure+ entrepreneurs scale to 8 and 9 figures.

We will screen each application to maintain the intimate, hands-on nature of this workshop, (limited to 50 participants).

If you're ready to join an event built by business owners for business owners, apply below.

Ready to scale up?

Submit your application for review. 

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Built for B2B and B2C Biz Owners

  • You are the Founder/CEO of a business doing (or on track for) at least $1M in Annual Revenue

  • You want to break through a major sticking point to crush revenue plateaus and hit your next big win.

  • You want to stop being "the one" the business is dependent on.

Apply Now

Steal Our Network. Stop Bottlenecking Your Business.

If you're checking out this page, chances are you're running your own business and you'd know how isolating it can get. 

You may find yourself burning the midnight oil, carrying the weight of your business on your shoulders while your friends chat about their 9-to-5s.

That's where Contrarian Thinking steps in.

With a community of like-minded founders, you'll find comfort, support, and solutions to those pesky business puzzles.

Rub shoulders with successful CEOs who've cracked the code, with businesses raking in over $1M in revenue. Meet CEOs on their second, third, or fourth ventures, some even boasting eight-figure revenues. 

Our exclusive Scaling Workshop connects you with a community of biz owners who are operating at your level or even higher. No matter what obstacles or questions arise, you'll have access to a pool of experts who can offer valuable insights and solutions.

This workshop will be more insightful than any book, providing you with valuable knowledge and connections. This is a workshop built by business owners for business owners.

Apply Now and experience the power of a supportive,
knowledgeable network of biz owners.

 

Schedule

Day 1: 8am to 5pm

  • 8am: Breakfast Social & Morning Briefing 
  • 9-12pm: Clear KPIs and Growth Roadmap 
  • 12-1pm: Group Lunch & Working Session
  • 1-5pm: Getting Unstuck: Breaking Through Barriers

Day 2: 8am to 3pm

  • 8am: Group Breakfast and Intro Presentation
  • 9-12pm: Breakouts and Workshops
  • 12-1pm: Group Lunch & Working Session
  • 1-2pm: Breakouts and Workshops
  • 2-3pm: Closing Segment & HOMEWORK
  • You are free!
 

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is this event for?

This event is designed for ambitious business owners generating at least $1m in annual revenue and are ready to scale up from a stagnant position. 

Is this event in person, virtual, or hybrid?

This event is in person and will be held at The Cathedral, 2403 E 16th St, Austin, TX 78702

How long will the event last?

The event will last two days: on 18th & 19th of September. 

What's the registration process?

Submit your application by answering a few questions. If you meet the criteria, we'll send you an email with the next steps to follow.

What is included in the registration fee?

Your registration fee covers the agenda, the workshops with Ayman and Codie, as well as lunch. Please note that lodging or any additional expenses are not included.

Will there be networking opportunities available at the event?

Sure thing! We'll keep the group small so everyone can mingle and learn from one another.

Is there a refund policy in case I can't attend

No, we do not offer refunds.