E-Forge With Cory Long

If your website traffic is dropping even though your SEO is solid, you’re not crazy, AI search is changing how customers find businesses. People aren’t scrolling Google like they used to. They’re asking ChatGPT, Perplexity, Grok, and Google AI Overviews and getting an answer before they ever click a website . And here’s the scary part: AI often picks one business (maybe 3–5 max) and calls it “the...

AI search is already changing how customers find (or don’t find) your business.  Before someone clicks your website, AI systems like Google AI Overviews, Google AI Mode, ChatGPT, Perplexity, voice search, and more are filtering who gets recommended, and who gets ignored. If AI doesn’t see you as credible, authoritative, and trustworthy, you can be invisible even if you rank on page one. That’s why...

What if you could grow sales without running ads , without chasing followers, and without “sleazy” marketing… just by using affiliate marketing , email marketing , and real relationships?  In this episode of the E4 Podcast, Cory Long sits down with Nicholas Rochelle , a top-performing affiliate for some of the biggest names in coaching and personal development, while living in rural West Virginia...

If you’re an entrepreneur feeling anxious, overwhelmed, or burned out, especially during the holidays, this episode is for you. We unpack entrepreneur mental health, the “mind monsters” that sabotage leaders, and how to build time + financial freedom without losing what matters most. Highlights: → Why the “joy + peace” season can feel like the least joyful time of the year → The Mind Monsters entr...

Thinking about hosting a live event but worried it will drain your time, team, and bank account? In this episode, we break down event planning for entrepreneurs so you can run high-impact, profitable events without burning out. If you’re a founder, coach, or business owner who wants deeper community and more sales, this is for you. In this conversation with elite event producer Cory Meridith, you’...

Want to start a home church but feel unqualified or underfunded? In this episode, you’ll learn how to start a home church without a seminary degree and how God can provide as you step out in faith. Perfect for faith-driven entrepreneurs, pastors, and leaders who know church should be more than programs and pews. Highlights: → How Matt Dabbs walked away from traditional ministry to launch a simple...

Feeling like your business is running your life instead of the other way around? In this episode, Christian business coach Ray Young shares how to do business God’s way using his Success GPS coaching framework so you can lead with clarity instead of constant overwhelm. If you’re a Christian entrepreneur who’s tired of feeling stuck, scattered, or lonely at the top, this conversation is for you. Wh...

AI search and AI overviews are quietly stealing your traffic, leads, and authority, even if you’ve done “all the right” SEO.In this episode, I break down three powerful takeaways every serious business owner needs to hear to stay visible in the AI search era. If you’re a doctor, local business owner, agency, or Christian entrepreneur who’s seeing traffic drop and has no idea why… this is for you....

Feeling stuck between your calling and your cash flow? You're not alone, and this week, host Cory Long shares how a real estate bootcamp turned into a deep dive into Kingdom business. Surrounded by dealmakers, lenders, and entrepreneurs at the RV There Yet Challenge with Pace Morby’s team in Arizona, Cory didn’t just learn about underwriting RV parks, he encountered God in the details. In this...

Are you sacrificing your health on the altar of success? Too many leaders wake up too late, after the diagnosis, the weight gain, or the moment their own kid looks at them with disappointment. In this powerful conversation, host Cory Long sits down with Mauro Stara, founder of Six Pack CEO and creator of the Kinetic Method, to confront the silent epidemic among entrepreneurs: the slow erosion of h...

Are you silently bleeding cash on your real estate investments, and don’t even know it? This episode is a wake-up call for business owners, investors, and anyone building a real estate portfolio. Host Cory Long sits down with Randall Franzen, a tax-saving strategist and cost segregation expert, to expose how real estate owners can legally slash their tax burden and free up capital, without loophol...

What if your podcast could open doors, build legacy, and change lives, including your own? In this behind-the-scenes episode of The E Forge Podcast , host Cory Long sits down with his personal podcasting coach and close friend, Tim Holloway, the man who helped launch this very show. Together, they dive deep into the real story of how The E Forge Podcast went from concept to traction-pulling platfo...

What if your business success is actually stalling your spiritual growth? Too many Kingdom-minded entrepreneurs are thriving in the marketplace but starving in their faith. In this powerful episode, host Cory Long sits down with Mark Hummel, builder of empires, coach to entrepreneurs, and founder of The Known Disciple Project, to unpack how Christian business leaders can stop living double lives a...

What if technology could break through language barriers and spiritual deserts to put the Word of God in the hands of millions, without electricity or Wi-Fi? In this powerful episode of The E Forge Podcast , host Cory Long unpacks a transformative conversation with Kingdom entrepreneur and innovator Wes Woodell. Cory, a seasoned leader and legacy builder, guides listeners through Wes' remarkab...

Are you wrestling with money guilt, fear of wealth, or the nagging lie that “real Christians should be poor”? In today’s E Forge podcast, Cory Long opens his heart about his new book, To Love Is To Give , why he wrote it, how Scripture reshaped his view of money, and the dangerous beliefs that hold Kingdom entrepreneurs back. Cory takes you from $50/hour insecurity to charging $1,000+/hour without...

Ever feel like you’re building your business in the dark? Like no one at church really gets what you do, and your business circle just doesn’t understand your faith? If you’ve ever felt stuck between your calling and your company, today’s episode is for you. Host Cory Long opens up about the silent struggle of being a Christian entrepreneur, and the powerful shift that happens when you stop trying...

What if the next breakthrough for your business came not from a mastermind or a strategy session, but while mowing your lawn? In this episode of The E Forge Podcast , host Cory Long sits down with Spencer Walker, a Kingdom-minded strategist who went from running the top dental implant marketing agency in the U.S. to building a transformational framework straight from a moment of divine revelation....

What if the very thing sabotaging your leadership isn’t a lack of strategy, but a lack of strength? In this episode of the E Forge Podcast , host Cory Long sits down with Dr. Ryan Hewitt, founder of Weaponized Body and Weaponized Wellness. They tackle the uncomfortable but necessary truth every Kingdom entrepreneur needs to face: if you’re ignoring your physical health, you’re compromising your ca...

Are you trapped in the daily grind of your own business, running everything yourself, and wondering why “freedom” feels so far away? You’re not alone, and today’s episode will show you exactly how to break free. In this game-changing conversation, host Cory Long sits down with fractional COO and systems expert Jess Cotter to unpack the exact process of shifting from being the operator , the one do...

Most entrepreneurs play defense with their taxes, waiting until the year ends, then scrambling to see what can be written off. But what if you could play offense instead? In this explosive follow-up to Part 1, Cory Long returns with tax strategist and fractional CFO Ron Fossum to reveal how the top 1% are leveraging the 877-page Trump tax law overhaul, and what you’re probably missing. If you miss...

In this episode of The E Forge Podcast , host Cory Long sits down with ad strategist Lance Greenberg to expose why most coaches, consultants, and small business owners are wasting money on Facebook ads; and what to do instead. If you’ve ever felt like you’re just feeding Zuckerberg cash with nothing to show for it, this is the reset you need. Lance shares how AI has completely changed ad targeting...

The way people search is no longer the same; and most entrepreneurs are still operating like it is. In this power-packed episode of the E Forge Podcast, Cory Long unpacks the urgent truth every business owner needs to hear: if you’re not showing up in AI-powered search results, you’re already invisible. Whether it’s ChatGPT, Google’s AI Overview, Claude, or Perplexity, artificial intelligence is r...

In this episode of The E-Forge Podcast , host Cory Long sits down with renowned tax strategist and fractional CFO Ron Fossum to break down the new Trump Tax Bill, a nearly 900-page game-changer every Kingdom entrepreneur needs to understand. Whether you’re just getting started or running a multi-seven figure business, the changes packed into this new bill will likely impact you, and you won’t hear...

In this episode, we hear the real-life story of Cory Long, starting over from scratch at age 40; with no plan, no money, and no backup. After years in ministry, serving faithfully without a paycheck, he found himself needing to borrow money just to move his family. With a chronically ill spouse, a daughter heading to college, and no business background, he launched his first company from nothing....

E-forge with Cory Long is for faith-driven entrepreneurs who know they’re called to more; but feel stuck in the daily grind. This show is about helping you rise; from overwhelmed operator to empowered leader. Cory brings real strategies on business structure, systems, marketing, AI, and mindset to help you build a business that gives you back your time, multiplies your impact, and aligns with your...