Disruptance

This week, Eric Forney shares his journey from selling paint to becoming a successful real estate agent with Greg Fowler. He talks about starting in radio, selling paint, and transitioning into real estate somewhat accidentally due to the potential for profit he saw in house flipping. Despite facing setbacks like deals falling through and financial struggles, Eric shares how he learned valuable lessons about commitment, preparation, and self-improvement. Eric emphasizes the importance of learning from others who are more successful than you and being willing to invest time, effort, and even money into mentorship opportunities.

This week, Eric Forney and Greg Fowler discuss the concept of routine and its impact on building a successful life. They highlight the importance of prioritization, separating must-do activities from nice-to-haves, and finding a balance between work and personal life. Eric shares his approach to maintaining routines despite changing circumstances, while Greg emphasizes the need for individualized routines based on personal goals. They also highlight key drivers of success such as education, teaching others, and aggregating information.

This week, Eric Forney and Greg Fowler dive into the relentless pursuit of more, and how to know when enough is enough. They discuss the pitfalls of always chasing more abundance, what Gary Keller's definition of freedom is, and the fear that comes when opportunities seem scarce.

This week, Eric Forney and Greg Fowler share different avenues for using AI tools to be more productive in both your work and personal life. Learn everything from how to skip meetings that should be emails to crafting unique bedtime stories each night.

This week, Greg Fowler asks Eric Forney all his burning questions about cryptocurrencies. Eric breaks down the basics of Bitcoin, Blockchain and NFTs.

This week, Greg Fowler rapid fires pop quiz questions at Eric Forney.

Check out Eric's Monday Market Updates here

This week, Eric Forney and Greg Fowler discuss the real estate industry and the lawsuits surrounding it. They mention various headlines about real estate lawsuits and express skepticism about their impact on the industry. They question whether consumers would choose to go unrepresented in real estate transactions if agents were no longer available. Eric also discusses potential scenarios for the future of the industry, including consumers representing themselves or a complete disbandment of real estate agents. He also shares his thoughts on how the industry would balance itself out in the wake of commission changes.

This week, Greg Fowler has a pop quiz for Eric Forney. Without any time to think about his answers, Greg gets Eric's thoughts on what he learned from his greatest failures, the legacy he wants to leave behind, and advice he would give to his 18 year old self.

This week, Eric Forney and Greg Fowler discuss the importance of asking great questions and skipping small talk in order to connect with others in a meaningful way. They emphasize the value of doing research before conversations to show that you care and are prepared. Additionally, they highlight the importance of listening actively and repeating or paraphrasing what someone says to make them feel heard. They also suggest steering conversations towards emotional topics by asking about someone's passions or using a framework like "highlight low light" to encourage open discussion.

This week, Eric Forney and Greg Fowler break down the highly used buzz word leverage. Eric points out that many entrepreneurs use the term without fully understanding it or considering other forms of leverage beyond people. He explains that collaboration (people) is the lowest form of leverage due to factors like cost, inconsistency, and imprecision. They then discuss what Eric calls the four C's of leverage: Code, Content, Collateral and Collaboration.