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Uncle Sam is paying YOU to buy a biz in 2026??

2026-02-18 · 21:31 UTC ·Contrarian Thinking ·4 min read

Brief

Contrarian Thinking’s February 18, 2026 newsletter uses urgency-heavy marketing to argue that federal small-business financing, especially SBA lending, creates an opportunity for individuals to buy “cash-flowing” businesses with limited personal risk. The article’s central quantitative claims are that more than $50 billion in government support was set aside for small businesses last year and that under 70% was utilized, leaving billions supposedly available to fund acquisitions. It presents SBA loans as a mechanism where business cash flow can repay acquisition debt, illustrated by a testimonial about a buyer named Deshyra acquiring First Light Home Care for $850,000 and earning $300,000 in profit on $2.1 million of revenue. The newsletter also warns that the opportunity may shrink because the SBA disaster loan program reportedly ran out of money last year and because government budgets are being cut by 33%. Overall, the piece is less an analytical treatment of SBA programs than a direct-response advertisement for a February 20-22 live event on buying small businesses.

Why it matters

A promotional Contrarian Thinking newsletter frames SBA-backed financing as underused government support for acquiring small businesses in 2026.

Key details

  • The newsletter claims the U.S. government allocated more than $50 billion last year for small-business loans, grants, and related support, and says less than 70% of that funding was claimed.
  • Its core pitch is that buyers can use SBA loans to acquire profitable businesses whose cash flow then services the debt, effectively reducing the need for large personal capital outlays.
  • As proof point, it cites a community member named Deshyra who allegedly bought First Light Home Care for $850,000 via an SBA loan; the business is said to generate $2.1 million in revenue and $300,000 in profit while paying down the loan.
  • The piece is primarily a sales funnel for a paid event, “Main Street Millionaire Live,” scheduled for February 20-22, and promotes the organizer’s claimed track record of $1.7 billion across 500+ deals and 5,000+ community success stories.
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title: Uncle Sam is paying YOU to buy a biz in 2026??

author: Contrarian Thinking

content_type: newsletter

publication: contrarianthink.com

published: 2026-02-18T15:31:00-06:00

source_url: gmail://19c72a9f5d4c37c3

word_count: 966

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Hey there, I saw a viral video this morning that reminded me of you… It's of this guy who goes around _begging_ New Yorkers to take free gold off his hands - worth thousands of dollars - no strings attached. You'd think people’d be climbing over each other to get their hands on it, right? _Wrong.

99% of people walked right past him… Too stuck in the grind to notice someone handing them free money… crazy, right? Now, here's why this reminds me of you, there… Because right now, in Q1 2026, the US government is that guy on the street corner - begging you to take their gold... And almost _nobody’s_ touching it. See, last year, the government set aside over $50B to help small businesses with loans, grants, etc. - which you could easily use to buy your first business. How much of it do you think got claimed? Less than 70%. That’s right - people walking past billions the same way those New Yorkers walked past free gold. And unlike that gold on the street - which pays you _once…_ If you get the government to fund your first business purchase, it pays you _over and over_ again. Think about it: The government funds the deal up front… You buy an already-profitable business using a proven system… The cash flow pays off the loan… And everything after that goes straight into your pocket month after month. The government is basically handing out free businesses! Look, I get this sounds too good to be true, there... I used to think the same. But the 5000+ success stories in our community prove this is happening right now in 2026. Just take Deshyra…

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She used our system to buy _First Light Home Care_ for $850K while still working her 9-5 - and had the government pay for it through an SBA loan… _Without_ having to gamble her family’s savings. The business now generates $2.1M in revenue, pays off the loan on its own, and Deshyra still pockets $300K in profit. And that could be you, there - but here’s the catch... This government money won't last forever. The more people catch on, the faster these programs get tapped out, or the budgets get slashed. And I'm not just saying that to scare you… Last year, the SBA literally ran out of money for its disaster loan program… And the government is cutting its budget by 33% as we speak. Which means right now, billions are still sitting there ripe for the picking… But that window is closing fast, whether you're ready or not. If you don't want to be the person who finally stops, reaches out, and realizes the gold's already taken by those who were quick enough… You need to be at Main Street Millionaire Live - February 20-22. For 3 days, my expert team and I will walk you through how to find and buy your first cash-flowing business - and have Uncle Sam foot the bill… Without quitting your 9-5, gambling your family's security, or grinding 40 to 80-hour workweeks. Grab your ticket to Main Street Millionaire Live (Feb 20-22) right here >> (My team has collectively closed $1.7B+ across 500+ deals, so you're in the best hands) Can’t wait to see you there! \- Codie P.S. Dean Graziosi, Vanessa Van Edwards, and Pace Morby are showing up to help you grab your gold too… just saying 🤷🏽‍♀️ Grab your tickets to Main Street Millionaire Live (Feb 20-22) now >>