E-Forge With Cory Long

Cory Long
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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 purpose. If you’re ready to unlock freedom, lead with excellence, and use your business to serve others at the highest level, this podcast is your next step.

  1. 3H AGO

    Ministry to Marketplace: The Identity Shift Nobody Warns You About

    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 means compromising your values, this conversation will bring clarity. In this episode of the E Forge Podcast, Cory Long sits down with Mark Hadley, former long-time ministry leader who stepped into entrepreneurship, built an agency, and joined the E Forge accelerator. They talk about the real emotions behind leaving a staff role, the pressure of building revenue without a safety net, and how faith, character, and leadership transfer into business when you do it the right way. You’ll hear honest insights on money mindset, charging what you’re worth, building credibility from scratch, and why entrepreneurship can actually strengthen your faith. If you’re navigating a ministry transition, starting an agency, building a marketing business, or trying to lead with conviction in the marketplace, this will hit home. Highlights: → You’ll learn what actually transfers from ministry into business leadership, and what doesn’t, especially when your old rhythms, identity, and community change overnight.  → You’ll hear how to rebuild confidence when you’re no longer “the person up front,” how to stop undervaluing your work, and how to charge appropriately without feeling guilty.  → They also break down the reality of entrepreneurship timing, planting seeds, long sales cycles, and staying steady when you work hard but don’t see immediate results.  → You’ll learn how to grow through discomfort using daily non-negotiables, networking, and value-driven content, so you can build a business that serves people and expands your impact without losing your calling. Want to learn more about Cory Long? Check out the links below. Ai Authority Engine https://invisibletoinvinciblechallenge.com/aiengine YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@therealcorylong Apple https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/e-forge-with-cory-long/id1823417933 Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/4aZD9YaIr5OttNLce5iGOm?si=7149ceb9ed9c4819 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/therealcorylong/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/therealcorylongEforge/ Disclaimer -  This video is for educational and informational purposes only. It does not constitute financial, tax, or legal advice. Always consult with a licensed tax professional or financial advisor to discuss your specific situation.

    56 min

  2. FEB 5

    Be Everywhere or Be Forgotten: How Scott Carson Dominates Note Investing & AI Marketing

    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 rapidly evolving digital world where visibility is everything. Cory and Scott dive deep into what most investors miss about distressed notes, how to market like a pro (without a massive team), and how AI is reshaping how people find experts and build trust online. From crafting high-leverage content systems to building credibility in the AI-driven search world, this episode is packed with practical, battle-tested strategies. Scott also unpacks his journey from traveling speaker to online educator, why most entrepreneurs fail at marketing, and the tools he uses to produce high-volume, high-impact content in just a few hours a week. Key Takeaways: → You must shift from reactive to proactive marketing, make it your first priority, not your last. → AI is now determining visibility, if it can’t find you, neither can your audience or customers. → Repetition and relevance beat flashy trends, consistency builds authority over time. → A three-hour content system can fuel every platform: podcast, YouTube, social media, blogs, and newsletters. → Define your audience deeply, know what they love, not just what they need. “You’ve got to give away your best stuff, because if you don’t, someone’s going to go to Google and type, ‘Give me your best stuff.’” - Scott Carson If you're an investor, entrepreneur, or business owner trying to stay visible in 2026 and beyond, this conversation is your playbook.  Subscribe to the E Forge Podcast, share this episode with a fellow operator, and journal your one BIG idea to implement this week. Then take action. The market rewards the visible and the consistent. This is The Forge: where leaders are made and legacies are built. Want to learn more about Cory Long? Check out the links below. Ai Authority Engine https://invisibletoinvinciblechallenge.com/aiengine YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@therealcorylong Apple https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/e-forge-with-cory-long/id1823417933 Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/4aZD9YaIr5OttNLce5iGOm?si=7149ceb9ed9c4819 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/therealcorylong/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/therealcorylongEforge/ Disclaimer -  This video is for educational and informational purposes only. It does not constitute financial, tax, or legal advice. Always consult with a licensed tax professional or financial advisor to discuss your specific situation.

    48 min

  3. JAN 29

    From Burnout to Breakthrough: The Purpose Beyond Achievement

    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 powerful conversation, host Cory Long sits down with author, speaker, and entrepreneur Alan Goff, a man who walked away from the family legacy, built a record-breaking business, and then gave it all up after a life-altering health crash. Alan’s story is raw, real, and deeply relatable for anyone who has achieved success but feels disconnected from their purpose. Together, they unpack what it means to live by design rather than default. You’ll hear about the cost of ignoring warning signs, the danger of success without alignment, and the bold steps required to build a life and business that actually reflect your calling. This isn’t about scaling faster, it’s about leading with clarity and building legacies that matter. Key Takeaways: → Success without vision and purpose will leave you burnt out and empty. → Family legacies can shape us, but they don’t have to define us. → If you're the “chief cook and bottle washer,” your business may be unscalable. → Ego is one of the biggest killers of businesses and personal well-being. → You don’t need to have all the answers, but you do need to ask better questions. “It’s not about doing more, it’s about living with intention instead of drifting on momentum.” – Cory Long If this episode struck a chord, don’t just move on. Sit with it. Ask yourself: Am I building a life on purpose, or just responding to what’s in front of me? Then: Subscribe to The E Forge Podcast. Share this episode with someone who’s successful but searching. Reach out to Alan at alangoff.com for a free coaching call. This is The E Forge, where leaders are made and legacies are built. Want to learn more about Cory Long? Check out the links below. Ai Authority Engine https://invisibletoinvinciblechallenge.com/aiengine YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@therealcorylong Apple https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/e-forge-with-cory-long/id1823417933 Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/4aZD9YaIr5OttNLce5iGOm?si=7149ceb9ed9c4819 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/therealcorylong/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/therealcorylongEforge/ Disclaimer -  This video is for educational and informational purposes only. It does not constitute financial, tax, or legal advice. Always consult with a licensed tax professional or financial advisor to discuss your specific situation.

    44 min

  4. JAN 22

    How to Pivot Without Panic When Your Customer Avatar Is Wrong

    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 thought Imba was for gamers, but the market revealed something else, health-conscious moms, wellness customers, athletes, and busy operators wanted “energy without the crash” and “clarity without the jitters.” You’ll hear how a kitchen-born supplement stack turned into a functional beverage brand now landing in 7-Eleven locations and Florida retail stores, while they grind through farmers markets, taste tests, wholesale, and self-distribution. If you’re a founder, operator, or product builder trying to figure out product-market fit, refine your customer avatar, and grow through brick-by-brick distribution, this episode is a masterclass in listening to demand, adjusting messaging, and building a real-world brand from scratch. You’ll learn: → How to spot when your customer avatar is wrong (and what to do next) → The “listen to the market” method for finding real product-market fit → Why “functional beverages” are replacing traditional energy drinks for many buyers → How they built early momentum through farmers markets + live taste tests → Their approach to wholesale vs direct-to-consumer growth → What “self-distribution” looks like store-by-store (and why it’s hard) → How to communicate “clean energy” without sounding like fear-mongering → The ingredient transparency angle: no proprietary blends + clear labeling Want to learn more about Cory Long? Check out the links below. Ai Authority Engine ⁠https://invisibletoinvinciblechallenge.com/aiengine⁠ YouTube ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@therealcorylong⁠ Apple ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/e-forge-with-cory-long/id1823417933⁠ Spotify ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/4aZD9YaIr5OttNLce5iGOm?si=7149ceb9ed9c4819⁠ Instagram ⁠https://www.instagram.com/therealcorylong/⁠ Facebook ⁠https://www.facebook.com/therealcorylongEforge/⁠ Disclaimer -  This video is for educational and informational purposes only. It does not constitute financial, tax, or legal advice. Always consult with a licensed tax professional or financial advisor to discuss your specific situation.

    37 min

  5. JAN 15

    What Buyers Look for When They Buy a Business (High-Multiple Checklist)

    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 Advisor Troy Hoffman explains what actually increases business valuation, what buyers look for, and how to build a company that can scale, operate, and grow without the founder. You’ll learn how to reduce key-person dependency, install real operating systems, build an executive team, and de-risk the company so it becomes attractive in the M&A market. Troy also shares why founders should start tax planning and estate planning years in advance, why ego kills companies, and how the right rooms, mentors, and frameworks (like EOS / Scaling Up) accelerate growth. Whether you’re at $3M, $5M, $10M, or $30M in revenue, this conversation is a step-by-step mindset shift: build like a buyer, not just an owner—so you have options, leverage, and a real exit strategy. What You’ll Learn / Highlights → Why revenue ≠ value (and what creates real business valuation) → The #1 reason businesses can’t sell: founder dependency → What buyers actually want in a company (de-risking + systems) → How to go from 80-hour weeks → 8 hours a week → 8 hours a month → Green flags for choosing coaches, advisors, and operator mentors → Why ego kills companies (and how to build with humility + process) → Why to start tax planning 6 years before an exit → The “facts over feelings” approach: score your sellability and close gaps → How to build a leadership team and operating cadence (meetings, dashboards) Want to learn more about Cory Long? Check out the links below. Ai Authority Engine  https://invisibletoinvinciblechallenge.com/aiengine YouTube  https://www.youtube.com/@therealcorylong Apple  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/e-forge-with-cory-long/id1823417933 Spotify  https://open.spotify.com/show/4aZD9YaIr5OttNLce5iGOm?si=7149ceb9ed9c4819 Instagram  https://www.instagram.com/therealcorylong/ Facebook  https://www.facebook.com/therealcorylongEforge/ Disclaimer -  This video is for educational and informational purposes only. It does not constitute financial, tax, or legal advice. Always consult with a licensed tax professional or financial advisor to discuss your specific situation.

    34 min

  6. JAN 8

    How To Make ChatGPT Recommend Your Business (Step-By-Step)

    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 best” based on credibility signals, not just keywords. That means your business can lose leads even while you still rank on page one. In this episode of the E Forge Podcast, Cory Long answers the top 10 AI questions business owners are really asking, including how AI decides who to recommend, why traditional SEO isn’t enough, and what “authority” actually means in the AI era. If you’re a business owner, operator, local service provider, agency owner, coach, contractor, doctor, or marketer trying to stay visible as AI takes over search, this is your roadmap. No gimmicks. No hype. Just a clear strategy to build AI authority, strengthen your reputation, and become the answer AI recommends. What You’ll Learn / Highlights → Why AI Overviews can cut website clicks even if your rankings are strong → How AI decides which business is “the best” (authority, citations, reputation) → The new “SEO” signals: reviews, awards, testimonials, structured FAQs → Why you can’t “submit your site to AI” (and what to do instead) → What content AI actually pulls from (and what it ignores) → Which AI tools matter most for business owners (and what’s a time-waster) → How AI can increase leads when you become the recommended answer → The ethical risk: where automation helps vs. where it hurts trust → The real truth about being “behind” in AI, and what to do daily → Why this is an online land rush and how to move now Want to learn more about Cory Long? Check out the links below. Ai Authority Engine  https://invisibletoinvinciblechallenge.com/aiengine YouTube  https://www.youtube.com/@therealcorylong Apple  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/e-forge-with-cory-long/id1823417933 Spotify  https://open.spotify.com/show/4aZD9YaIr5OttNLce5iGOm?si=7149ceb9ed9c4819 Instagram  https://www.instagram.com/therealcorylong/ Facebook  https://www.facebook.com/therealcorylongEforge/ Disclaimer -  This video is for educational and informational purposes only. It does not constitute financial, tax, or legal advice. Always consult with a licensed tax professional or financial advisor to discuss your specific situation.

    20 min

  7. JAN 2

    How to Make AI Recommend Your Business (AI SEO Explained)

    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 so many business owners are seeing a slowdown and blaming the economy… when the real issue is authority. In 2026, visibility isn’t just “SEO keywords and backlinks.” It’s your digital footprint, your citations across trusted sources, your expert-led content, your reviews with context, your structured answers, and your brand clarity across platforms. This episode explains how AI search actually works, what signals AI looks for, and how to position your business, agency, practice, contractor service, nonprofit, or ministry as the recommended answer. If you want more inbound leads, more calls, and more trust, this is your roadmap for AI SEOand long-term authority. What You’ll Learn / Highlights → Why traditional SEO alone won’t guarantee AI visibility in 2026 → The #1 reason you’re losing leads: AI doesn’t trust your footprint yet → What AI is really reading: signals, citations, mentions, and authority → How Google AI Overviews vs AI Mode vs normal search can show different winners → The authority signals AI rewards: reviews with context, expert content, FAQs, structured data → A simple test you can run today: ask AI to explain who you are + who you serve → Why “more content” isn’t the fix, aligned authority is Want to learn more about Cory Long? Check out the links below. Ai Authority Engine  https://invisibletoinvinciblechallenge.com/aiengine YouTube  https://www.youtube.com/@therealcorylong Apple  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/e-forge-with-cory-long/id1823417933 Spotify  https://open.spotify.com/show/4aZD9YaIr5OttNLce5iGOm?si=7149ceb9ed9c4819 Instagram  https://www.instagram.com/therealcorylong/ Facebook  https://www.facebook.com/therealcorylongEforge/ Disclaimer -  This video is for educational and informational purposes only. It does not constitute financial, tax, or legal advice. Always consult with a licensed tax professional or financial advisor to discuss your specific situation.

    25 min

  8. 12/26/2025

    He Beat Marketers With Millions of Followers… From West Virginia

    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 E Forge 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 and competing against marketers with massive audiences. Nick shares how he stumbled into affiliate marketing through Tony Robbins and Dean Graziosi, then built a reputation for high-integrity affiliate strategy, long-term partnerships, and warm-lead conversions that often outperform cold traffic. If you’re an entrepreneur who wants a scalable growth channel, this conversation breaks down how referral programs, affiliate programs, and an ascension model can create predictable revenue with low risk. You’ll also hear Nick’s “4F Protocol” (Faith, Family, Fitness, Freedom), how he built real businesses (including a pest control company), and how to build influence and wealth while staying aligned with your values. If you’re building a course, community, product, or service, this is your blueprint for affiliate partnerships done right. What You’ll Learn / Highlights → What affiliate marketing really is (simple referral model explained) → How to start as an affiliate with a small audience (social + email) → Why warm traffic converts better than cold ads → The “pay for performance” advantage of affiliate programs → How to build an affiliate program inside platforms like ClickFunnels / HighLevel → Affiliate assets explained: email swipes, social swipes, creatives, tracking links → The ascension model: how creators can give more commission upfront → How Nick became a top affiliate and got proximity to mentors → The 4F Protocol: Faith, Family, Fitness, Freedom for entrepreneurs → How to choose partnerships with integrity (and when to walk away) Want to learn more about Cory Long? Check out the links below. Ai Authority Engine https://invisibletoinvinciblechallenge.com/aiengine YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@therealcorylong Apple https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/e-forge-with-cory-long/id1823417933 Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/4aZD9YaIr5OttNLce5iGOm?si=7149ceb9ed9c4819 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/therealcorylong/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/therealcorylongEforge/ Disclaimer -  This video is for educational and informational purposes only. It does not constitute financial, tax, or legal advice. Always consult with a licensed tax professional or financial advisor to discuss your specific situation.

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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 purpose. If you’re ready to unlock freedom, lead with excellence, and use your business to serve others at the highest level, this podcast is your next step.

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  • Creator
    Cory Long
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    30
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © Cory Long
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