454: How Relationships Can Make or Break Your Business w/ Eric Skeldon

What if the key to unlocking massive high-ticket deals was who you know—not just what you know? In this episode, Eric Skeldon breaks down how he leveraged relationships to go from flipping small-time deals to brokering multi-million dollar investments—without chasing clients or grinding in the trenches. If you’ve ever felt stuck selling to the wrong people, this conversation will change the way you think about business forever.

Episode 454 of the #GetPaid Be Free (W/ Josh Forti) podcast, hosted by Eric Skeldon, Josh Forti, titled "454: How Relationships Can Make or Break Your Business w/ Eric Skeldon" was published on March 6, 2025 and runs 55 minutes.

March 6, 2025 ·55m · #GetPaid Be Free (W/ Josh Forti)

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Summary

Episode Description

Your network isn’t just a nice-to-have—it’s the foundation of every big deal. Eric shares how shifting from small, low-margin sales to high-level connections skyrocketed his income, why wealthy buyers operate completely differently than most entrepreneurs realize, and the simple mindset tweak that took him from brokering freight to closing $7M deals.

🔥 In This Episode:

✅ How to stop selling to the wrong people and start attracting high-level buyers
✅ The key to scaling your deals without working harder—just smarter
✅ Why relationships, not cold outreach, drive the biggest business opportunities
✅ The shift from chasing clients to having them come to you
✅ The future of business deals, AI, and why Bitcoin & blockchain are changing everything

Josh and Eric also dig into how the financial world is shifting, from capital-raising to crypto, and why the entrepreneurs who understand these trends will be light-years ahead in the next decade. If you’re tired of working harder than you need to and want to attract bigger, better clients, this episode will show you how to flip the script—so the right people are chasing YOU.

❝The same amount of effort goes into selling a $10K deal as a $100K deal—the only difference is who you’re selling to. Change your audience, and you change your income.❞ – Eric Skeldon

RESOURCES & MENTIONS:

FIND ERIC:
YouTube: @EricSkeldon
Instagram: @realericskeldon
X: @ericskeldon
Website: ericskeldon.com

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