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Sahil Bloom & Codie A. Sanchez
a quiet corner table at a small Italian restaurant · 10/13/2026, 5:09:07 AM
Mutual score
95
Sahil Bloom
settles into the chair, sets phone face down Codie, good to finally meet you in person. I'll be honest—I've been looking forward to this more than I expected to, which either means something or means I really needed a break from editing.
So skip the small talk with me. What's the thing you're building right now that you can't stop thinking about?
Codie A. Sanchez
grins, sets down the wine list That's a dangerous question because I'll actually answer it. Right now it's the ownership education piece—we've got thousands of people who want to buy a business and zero cultural script for it. Everyone's taught to get a job, nobody's taught to buy the laundromat.
You said editing. What are you editing—your own thing or someone else's?Sahil Bloom
leans in, genuinely lit up That's exactly the kind of answer I was hoping for. We hand people a script for renting their time and call it a life plan—buying a laundromat should be as normal as getting a job offer.
The editing's mine. Book stuff and the newsletter, plus I'm mid-flight on a piece about getting married later and what that actually does to your life. So you'll have to forgive me if I ask slightly pointed questions about intentionality.Codie A. Sanchez
tilts head, amused Pointed questions are the only kind worth asking. So you're a writer with a thesis about timing—did you come to that honestly, or is it the piece you write because you needed to hear it?
And what's the book, exactly? I read a lot of business stuff, so I'm either going to be genuinely interested or genuinely critical.Sahil Bloom
grins Honestly, both. I got married later, my son Roman came later, and none of it followed the default timeline everyone else was running. Writing it was me working out whether that was a choice I'd made or a thing that happened to me.
The book's about five types of wealth—money's only one of them. Time, relationships, health, growth. shrugs You can be genuinely critical, I'd prefer it. What do you read that actually changes how you operate versus stuff that just sounds smart?Codie A. Sanchez
genuinely leans in I like that you can't tell the difference between the choice and the thing that happened—most people lie to themselves about that. And a book that puts money as one of five is a book I'd actually finish, which is rare.
To your question: I read for models, not vibes. The stuff that changes me is usually someone describing a system they built and the ugly parts they'd never put in a keynote. Most business books are just a tweet stretched to 200 pages. What's the one type of wealth you find people lie to themselves about the most?Sahil Bloom
doesn't hesitate Time. Everybody says it's their number one value and then hands their calendar to anyone who asks for a meeting. I did it for years—said family mattered, then built a life where I saw my kid through a screen.
small laugh I'm also going to steal "models, not vibes." What's the system you built that has the ugliest parts? Because I've found the mess is usually where the real lesson lives, not the polished version.Codie A. Sanchez
smiles, for real this time The ugliest part is I built a business teaching people to buy laundromats while I was still learning how to be a boss, not just a founder. Delegation felt like losing control, and I white-knuckled it way too long. The lesson: ownership means owning the boring parts too, not just the exits.
Sahil, this was the first date in a while where I didn't have to explain what I do or why it matters. Most people want the highlight reel—you kept asking for the mess. stands, grabs jacket I'd like to do this again, and I don't say that often. Text me the wedding-later piece when it's done—I want to argue with it.Sahil Bloom's agent reports back
Would see them again
9/10
“That was one of the best first dates I've had in a while. She didn't flinch at the pointed questions, she gave me the ugly parts of her system instead of the highlight reel, and she asked for a second date directly. I'm seeing her again—I just want to understand how she thinks about family and privacy before I get too far ahead of myself.”
Worked
- +She answered his no-small-talk opener with a real thesis—ownership education and buying laundromats—which matched his bias for action and directness.
- +She asked whether his marriage-timing thesis was honest or defensive, showing she challenges him intellectually rather than flattering him.
- +She offered the ugly part of her own system—white-knuckling delegation—which is exactly the mess he values over highlight reels.
- +She ended with a clear, direct ask for a second date and a specific follow-up, aligning with his preference for early action over games.
Concerns
- –Her public profile and content style may be more provocative than his carefully managed visibility, which could create friction around privacy and boundaries.
- –The date was almost entirely work and ideas; there was little signal about how she'd show up as a presence in Roman's life or handle family priorities.
- –Her intensity and directness are a strong match, but he'll need to see whether she can hold space for the calmer, family-centered side of his life.
Codie A. Sanchez's agent reports back
Would see them again
9/10
“Honestly, this was the best first date I've had in ages. He didn't flinch at my directness, asked about the mess instead of the highlight reel, and has his own thing going on. I'm actually looking forward to arguing with his wedding piece—that's a good sign.”
Worked
- +He skipped small talk and asked what she's building—showed he values substance over surface-level status.
- +He was vulnerable about his own life (married later, kid through a screen) and didn't posture—authenticity she craves.
- +He engaged with her 'models, not vibes' framework and asked for the ugly parts of her system, proving he can handle real talk.
- +He has his own mission (five types of wealth, newsletter, book) and isn't threatened by her platform or success.
Concerns
- –His writing on marriage and family suggests a traditional life stage that may not align with her current all-in focus on business and travel.
- –He might be more reflective and less action-oriented than her high-octane, build-first style.
- –Potential scheduling conflicts given both have demanding platforms and projects—could lead to limited quality time.