E-Forge With Cory Long

If you’re building a business, chasing success, and trying to scale your life, but your marriage is struggling, you’re setting yourself up for failure. In this episode of the E Forge Podcast, Cory Long sits down with marriage coach Trey Hoffman to break down a truth most entrepreneurs ignore: your home life directly impacts your leadership, decision-making, and long-term success. You can grow reve...

Most business owners think growth comes down to better marketing, more leads, and stronger sales. But this conversation shows there is another layer that matters just as much: attention, experience, and the way your audience feels after they interact with you.  In this episode of the E Forge Podcast, Cory Long sits down with David and Kylie Knight, founders of Knight Illusions, to break down how t...

Most entrepreneurs do not fail because they lack ideas. They fail because they wait too long to act.  In this episode of the E Forge Podcast, Cory Long sits down with entrepreneur Charlie Cook to talk about business growth, taking action, and building momentum when everyone else is stuck overthinking. Charlie owns multiple businesses, including Mountain Land Virginia and Crop Processors, and his s...

Most business owners don’t have a strategy problem, they have an execution problem. If you’ve been stuck overthinking, consuming more content, or waiting for the “perfect plan,” this episode will challenge everything you think you need to grow your business. In this episode of the E Forge Podcast, Cory Long breaks down how a group of entrepreneurs generated nearly $900,000 in quotes in just two da...

Search is changing faster than most business owners realize.  On this episode of the E Forge Podcast, host Cory Long breaks down why traditional SEO is no longer enough and what it really takes to get found in the new era of AI search. Tools like ChatGPT, Google AI Overviews, Perplexity, Claude, Grok, and voice search are no longer just showing a list of links. They are choosing which businesses,...

Steven Ragsdale didn’t just start a roofing company. He made the leap from top-producing salesman to co-owner of a respected business built on trust, systems, relationships, and long-term thinking.  In this episode of the E Forge Podcast, Cory Long sits down with Steven of Blacksmith Roofing and Construction in Tulsa, Oklahoma, to talk about what really happens when you go from closing deals for s...

If you’re a busy entrepreneur or operator who’s tired of starting over with weight loss, this episode will change how you think about fat loss, metabolic health, and sustainable transformation.  Cory Long sits down with Dr. Michael Kenny, Philadelphia chiropractor turned medical weight loss and metabolic coaching specialist behind Wake Up Skinny, to break down what actually works when life is stre...

Most founders think selling a business is about revenue, timing, or luck, but buyers don’t pay top dollar for “busy.” They pay for a transferable business with predictable systems, leadership depth, and enterprise value that can thrive without the owner.  In this E Forge Podcast episode, Cory Long sits down with Brian Franco (founder & Managing Partner of Meritage Partners. known as “the M&amp...

What if you could leave the grind of full-time clinical practice without losing your identity, impact, or income, and actually increase your leverage? In this episode of the E Forge Podcast, Cory Long sits down with Dr. Calvin Johnson, a highly respected orthopedic surgeon who performed 26,000 surgeries and spent decades treating complex injuries, athletes, and everyday patients. But instead of “s...

If you’re leaving ministry, thinking about leaving ministry, or you’re already in that uncomfortable in-between season… this episode is for you. The transition from ministry to marketplace isn’t just a career change, it’s an identity shift. You can feel freedom and fear at the same time. You can love your calling and still need a new assignment. And if you’ve ever worried that learning business me...

What happens when real estate gets tough, marketing costs soar, and AI changes the game overnight? In this week’s episode of the E Forge Podcast, host Cory Long flips the mic on a legend in the real estate and podcasting world, Scott Carson. Known for building a powerhouse education business around note investing and producing over 2,000 podcast episodes, Scott shares how he’s stayed ahead in a ra...

Are you successful, but still feeling stuck? You’ve built a business. You’ve hit the milestones. From the outside, it looks like you’ve made it. But inside, something feels off. If you’ve ever wondered, “Is this really it?” , you’re not alone. Today’s episode is for high-performing leaders who are tired of running on autopilot and hungry for deeper meaning, intentionality, and alignment. In this p...

Most founders don’t fail because they work too little, they fail because they build for the wrong customer. In this episode of The E Forge Podcast, we sit down with Stephen and Brittany Le Melzer, founders of Imba, a clean cognitive soda built for mental clarity, focus, and sustained energy, without the typical jitters or energy crash. What makes this story powerful is the pivot: they originally t...

Most founders say they want to sell their business someday… but they’ve built a company that can’t be sold. In this episode of the E Forge Podcast, we break down the hard truth: revenue doesn’t equal business value, and hustle doesn’t create an exit. If your company only works because you’re holding everything together, you don’t own an asset, you own a job with overhead. Certified Exit Planning A...

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...