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’s 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)

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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.

What You’ll Learn / Highlights (3–7 bullets)

• Why the “joy + peace” season can feel like the least joyful time of the year

• The Mind Monsters entrepreneurs fight (stress, anxiety, depression, ADHD patterns)

• A powerful reframe: expectations vs. reality—and how to reset fast

• How to pursue growth without sacrificing marriage, family, faith, or health

• The difference between advice, coaching, and equity partnership (and when each fits)

• How to build an infectious company culture people are proud to work in

• Why hitting revenue milestones doesn’t magically fix your problems (it just adds zeros)

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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 Meredith, you’ll discover:

• How live events create trust, community, and momentum that digital content can’t match

• The psychology of an event: from first email to final goodbye, and how to design how people feel

• Why speakers and founders should never be worrying about logistics on event day

• Smart ways to plan an event on a realistic budget (and what people REALLY overspend on)

• Creative strategies for booking speakers—from trades to book buys to relationship capital

• How to protect your energy, your team, and your family while still hosting powerful events

• Why bringing your teens and young adults to business events can completely change their future

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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.

What You’ll Learn / Highlights

• How Matt Dabbs walked away from traditional ministry to launch a simple backyard home church

• What “God math” looked like as God provided financially during the transition

• Practical steps for starting a home church in your living room, backyard, or neighborhood park

• Why bivocational ministry and entrepreneurship are key to future church planting

• Simple, reproducible discipleship tools for everyday believers (no seminary required)

• How to price your time and ministry offers without guilt, scarcity, or burnout

• The mindset shift from “church is a building” to “church is people on mission where they live and work”

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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.What You’ll Learn / HighlightsHow to move from an overwhelmed operator to an empowered, kingdom-minded leaderWhy your faith and your business were never meant to be separate—and what happens when you fully integrate themThe Success GPS framework: vision, values, goals, priorities, strategy, and execution (and how to actually use it)The story behind buying a church camp and turning it into a launchpad for the next generation and for business leadersHow Ray helped scale a car wash company from 8 to 57 locations and what that taught him about growth that doesn’t destroy your lifeThe truth about “boring businesses” and passive income (and why many owners are busy but broke)Why “it’s lonely at the top” is a lie—and how collaboration and community can change everythingHow to build a business that doesn’t cost you your marriage, family, or soulChapters (Timestamps)00:00 Intro – Welcome back to the E Forge Podcast01:07 Meet Ray Young – Ministry, business, and “who gets to do this?”05:46 Buying a church camp & turning retreats into a launchpad07:32 Coaching owners, marketing, and scaling from 8 to 57 car washes11:17 Jack of all trades, calling, and doing business God’s way13:47 Bringing faith into business without “hiding it”17:05 Sowing seed on purpose: discipleship through business18:32 Is it really lonely at the top? Community for business owners23:47 Inside the Success GPS framework: vision, values & priorities31:23 Big revenue, no profit: why some “successful” businesses are broke34:52 Winning at business without losing your family40:05 Failure, starting over, and the power of small consistent habits42:38 Where to find Ray Young & Success GPS Coaching43:19 Closing – From overwhelmed operators to empowered leaders

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.2. What You’ll Learn / HighlightsIn this episode of The Forge Podcast, you’ll discover:Why AI search and Google AI Overviews are terminating up to 60%+ of clicks before they ever reach your websiteThe brutal reason “good SEO” no longer guarantees you’ll show up in AI overviews or ChatGPTHow to quickly check if your brand is even in the AI conversation (and what to do if you’re invisible)The difference between ranking for a few days vs. building durable AI search visibility that actually lastsWhy one focused offer or “one thing” (your burger/chicken strips) will scale you faster than 10 scattered ideasHow Christian entrepreneurs inside E Forge quoted and invoiced over $400,000 in 2 hours using clarity + high-leverage environmentsWhy you don’t need another course or idea — you need aligned execution on what you already know3. Chapters (Timestamps)00:00 – Intro: 3 takeaways every serious business owner needs00:22 – How AI search & AI overviews are killing traditional SEO traffic01:04 – Real doctor example: ranking on Google but invisible in AI02:20 – “Are you even in the conversation?” (the AI termination problem)05:09 – Takeaway #1: Why SEO ≠ AI search anymore07:19 – Takeaway #2: Ranking fast vs. staying visible long-term in AI10:23 – Takeaway #3: The “one thing” offer (In-N-Out, Raising Cane’s, and you)13:28 – Inside E Forge: $400k quoted in 2 hours & what made it possible15:23 – You don’t need more info, you need aligned execution17:11 – Legacy, impact, and your next step as a leader

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 raw, behind-the-scenes episode, Cory unpacks 5 powerful leadership lessons that every Christian entrepreneur needs right now. From stewarding your finances with integrity to boldly asking for what God has placed on your heart, these aren’t just tips, they’re spiritual strategies for business growth. And it’s not theory. These takeaways are forged in the fire of real-world experience and grounded in Kingdom truth.

What you’ll walk away with:

Why real networking is Kingdom influence, not just contacts

How to underwrite your life and business with truth, not hype

The spiritual power of financial margin and mental peace

How bold, clear asking unlocks supernatural provision

Why a focused "Buy Box" helps you say yes to God’s best

"God blesses stewardship, not speculation." – Cory Long

This isn’t just another real estate podcast, it’s a call to action for faith-driven leaders. Subscribe now, leave a review, and share this episode with a fellow entrepreneur who’s ready to multiply impact, not just income. And don’t forget to join our free E Forge Facebook community, where overwhelmed operators become empowered leaders.

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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 health in the pursuit of achievement. If you’ve ever said “I don’t have time to get healthy,” this episode was made for you.

Together, Cory and Mauro unpack how health, performance, and business are inseparably linked. Mauro shares his personal journey from Swiss banking burnout to building a high-performance health transformation company. He opens up about the near-collapse of his own health, and how that wake-up call birthed a mission to help high-achieving men reclaim vitality, energy, and clarity through data-driven fitness and functional health strategies.

What you’ll learn in this episode:

Why success in business often leads to neglect in personal health, and how to reverse that trend

The shocking stat: it’s easier to become a millionaire than to get a six-pack

How the Kinetic Method blends labs, lifestyle, training, and mindset for lasting transformation

Why walking and strategic rest might be more powerful than daily gym grinds

Real-life stories of leaders who reclaimed their energy, impact, and family relationships

“You won’t become your best self, by yourself.” – Mauro Stara

If this conversation hit home, don’t keep it to yourself. Subscribe, leave a review, and share it with another leader who needs to prioritize their health before it’s too late. Ready to take the first step? Visit sixpackceo.com and get your labs done. Your legacy depends on it.

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