PODCAST · business
Disruptance
by Eric Forney
Eric Forney and Greg Fowler make agents and entrepreneurs more profitable and productive by disrupting the way they think.
Episodes
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Are Real Estate Teams As Profitable As They Say They Are?
This week, Eric Forney and Greg Fowler explore the truth behind the real estate industry and the misconceptions surrounding it. They discuss the lack of transparency with data in the industry, as well as the myth of working oneself out of a job. Eric discusses the importance of understanding the...
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Does How to Win Friends and Influence People Hold Up to Modern Times?
This week, Eric Forney and Greg Fowler discuss the book 'How to Win Friends and Influence People' by Dale Carnegie. They explore the main takeaways from the book, including the importance of being a good listener, showing sincere interest in others, and giving honest and sincere appreciation.…
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The Best Advice You'll Ever Receive in Life
This week, Eric Forney and Greg Fowler discuss the best advice that anyone will ever receive in their life. They explore various pieces of advice and share their thoughts on each one. They touch on topics such as doing what is right, not what is easy; not making decisions when angry or overly...
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How to Make $1M in 90 Days From $100
In this episode, Greg Fowler asks Eric Forney what he would do if he were dropped into a new market with $100 and had 90 days to build a million-dollar business. Eric outlines his strategy, which includes focusing on revenue generation, targeting high-net-worth individuals, leveraging technology,...
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Think and Grow Rich: Is Napoleon Hill Relevant in 2023?
This week, Eric Forney and Greg Fowler discuss some of Napoleon Hill's most popular tenants for wealth and whether each principle still holds true in modern times. They dive into the importance of clear purpose, the possible power in alliances, and how going the extra mile gets you more than…
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Who's Affected By the NAR Settlement
In this episode, Eric Forney and Greg Fowler discuss the NAR settlement agreement and its potential impact on the real estate industry. Eric expresses his concerns about the agreement, particularly its effect on home buyers, especially first-time buyers and low-income individuals. He highlights…
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From Selling Paint to Leading Realtors: Eric Forney's Origin Story
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...
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Incremental Routine Changes for Exponential Successes
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...
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When Is Enough Enough?
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.
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Using AI to be More Efficient in Work and Your Personal Life
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.
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Everything You Need to Know About Crypto: Bitcoin, Blockchain and NFTs
This week, Greg Fowler asks Eric Forney all his burning questions about cryptocurrencies. Eric breaks down the basics of Bitcoin, Blockchain and NFTs.
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POP QUIZ! Favorite Insult, Who Would You Have Coffee With, What Do Your Parents Think You Do
This week, Greg Fowler rapid fires pop quiz questions at Eric Forney. Check out Eric's Monday Market Updates here
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Why You Shouldn't Worry About the Real Estate Law Suits
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...
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POP QUIZ! Greatest Failures, Desired Legacy, and Advice to a Younger You
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.
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What You Didn't Know About Effective Communication
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...
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Are People Really The Best Form of Leverage?
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…
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What Gordon Gekko Got Right About Wealth Building
On this episode, Eric Forney and Greg Fowler break down the five stages of wealth building: getting money, avoiding losing it, having a plan to keep it, multiplying it, and transferring it. Eric emphasizes that income is generated by combining specific knowledge with time, energy, and visibility....
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Five People Mistakes Most CEOs Make
This week, Eric Forney and Greg Fowler discuss people mistakes that CEOs commonly make. They focus on five of these mistakes: not hunting for killers, waiting for a replacement before replacing, and not letting goals be the bad guy. Eric emphasizes the importance of being proactive in finding...
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All the Profit You're Missing Out On
This week, Eric Forney and Greg Fowler talk all about P&L statements and their importance to businesses. They discuss how cash flow is crucial for survival, but P&Ls are like a report card for past work, emphasizing that entrepreneurs often focus too much on P&Ls and overlook cash flow. They also...
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What Entrepreneurs Can Learn From Lego
This week, Eric Forney and Greg Fowler discuss how Legos can be related to business and entrepreneurship. Eric talks about the lessons that can be learned from the origin story of Lego, which began during challenging economic times. They also touch upon the simplicity of sales and leadership,...
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Why Entrepreneurs Fail
On this episode, Eric Forney and Greg Fowler discuss a Forbes article about the different ways entrepreneurs fail. They share their thoughts about stretching yourself too thin, knowing your market, delegation and leadership styles, and advise approaches entrepreneurs can take that will help them...
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Real Estate Mythbusting
On this episode, Greg Fowler asks Eric Forney if some commonly held beliefs about real estate are true or false, and Eric explains his answers. Hear all Eric's thoughts on: Real estate is easy money Real estate agents make their own hours Real estate is a glamorous job Every day is different in...
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Failure's Relationship to Success
On this episode, Eric and Greg discuss the topic of failure and its relationship to success. Eric believes that the word "failure" is overused in business and that it's important to distinguish between small setbacks and catastrophic failures. He emphasizes the importance of reflection…
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Cutting Entrepreneurial Dead Weight
Eric Forney and Greg Fowler discuss the correlation between weight loss principles and running a successful business. They explore concepts such as self-monitoring, visual reminders, pre-planning for failure, external monitoring/support groups, and fostering an encouraging environment. They...
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Are You Busy Or Are You Productive?
On this episode, Eric Forney and Greg Fowler break down the difference between being busy and being productive. They emphasize the importance of focusing on activities that generate revenue, minimize expenses, and maximize time, and suggest using dollar signs to prioritize tasks based on their...
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Most Advice is Bad Advice
On this episode, Eric Forney and Greg Fowler discuss the problem with most advice, highlighting that advice often lacks context and personal experience. They emphasize the importance of advice grounded in fundamental principles and mental models. Eric shares examples of Elon Musk's approach using...
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Teaching People How to Think
Eric Forney and Greg Fowler start off Season 2 of Disruptance introducing themselves and sharing their journeys in business. Eric discusses his role as an expert in the real estate industry, studying entrepreneurs and identifying successful patterns. Greg shares how he helps his clients, and how…
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81. Answers are Worthless
When you are trying to help a client or team member, it's tempting to think that having all of the answers is what will help them. What if that wasn't true though? What if the power to help people was actually in your ability to ask questions instead of rattling off everything you know? On this...
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80. Got Empathy?
It's next to impossible to grow a team or a relationship with your clients without connecting with them, and the most powerful way we connect with each other is through empathy. How do we approach empathy in a way that strengthens our connections with people? Eric Forney and Michael Bounds…
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79. Inequalities in Housing Wealth Part Two
On this episode, Eric Forney and Michael Bounds continue their discussion on the inequalities in housing wealth. They discuss how it can be more difficult for minorities to get approved for mortgages, and how that impacts generations of wealth. In trying to find a solution, they also discuss the...
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78. Inequalities in Housing Wealth: Part One
On this episode, Eric Forney and Michael Bounds discuss the inequalities in housing wealth among minorities. They discuss how whitewashing a home will sometimes make it sell faster, the discrepancies between white and Black mortgage approval rates, and the merits of education vs policy change.…
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77. Eight Ways Agents Fail to Achieve Their Goals Part Two
On this episode, Eric Forney and Michael Bounds continue their conversation about the many ways agents fail - especially after setting new year goals. They discuss the pitfalls of following false prophets, not understanding what a lead really is, failing to hack time, and not taking action. Don't...
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76. 8 Ways Agents Fail to Achieve Their Goals: Part One
Everyone is starting to set their goals for the new year, but most of those goals will go unrealized. Why is it that agents fail to achieve their goals? On this episode, Eric Forney and Michael Bounds discuss 4 of the 8 ways they see agents failing to accomplish what they say they want to...
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75. AR, VR and Social Signaling in the Metaverse
What is everyone going to do in the Metaverse and how does it generate profit? On this episode, Eric Forney and Michael Bounds talk about all of the things that are already available in The Metaverse or will be available in the future. They discuss how to make an NFT and how important the story...
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74. The Beginner's Guide to Web 3.0
It seems like overnight, everyone started talking about Web 3.0, the Metaverse and cryptocurrencies, but what do all the buzzwords mean and why should you care? On this episode, Eric Forney and Michael Bounds break down how we got from Web 1.0 to 2.0, what the transition to Web 3.0 looks like…
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73. Exiting the Rate Race
It's easy to fall into the trap of the rat race when pursuing success, but how do you make sure you aren't just running a race that has no rewards? On this episode, Eric Forney and Michael Bounds break down the culturally engrained obsession with falling into the rat race, and the repercussions…
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72. What You Don't Know About Wealth Building Part Two
What practices do you need to have in place in order to begin building your wealth? On this episode, Eric Forney and Michael Bounds break down the practical, necessary steps towards building your own wealth. Eric shares his equation for wealth building: managing emotions + automation + expense...
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71. What You Don't Know About Wealth Building Part One
How do you really build wealth? What does money really mean? And how do you avoid burning out in the pursuit of wealth? On this episode, Eric Forney and Michael Bounds discuss the approaches available for building wealth and how they have integrated them into their own lives. They break down how...
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70. What Your Business Can Learn from Dog the Bounty Hunter
If there's one thing you should always be searching for for your business, it's people. On this episode, Eric Forney and Michael Bounds break down how to effectively find your "missing people" in the same way that Dog the Bounty Hunter has found people. They dive into how to test for certain…
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69. Small Levers Lift Heavy Weights
What small adjustments can you make in your business that cause massive impact? On this episode, Eric Forney and Michael Bounds discuss how seemingly small adjustments can transform the effectiveness of your business. They break down the importance of environment and having a dashboard view of…
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68. What Would You Do if You Met All Your Goals?
This week, Tyler shakes it up and asks Eric Forney and Michael Bounds some random, rapid fire questions to get their thoughts on everything from what they think about in the shower, what mindset shift they've recently had, which habits they think are crucial to their success, what consumes their...
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67. How to Ignite Momentum
Momentum is one of the most crucial elements to maintain in your business. What do you do when it is dissipating? On this episode, Eric Forney and Michael Bounds discuss momentum in your business, how to maintain it, and how to encourage it when it goes missing. They break down how lack of...
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66. Time Blocking Isn't Enough
Of all the just-isms that are thrown around in business, "just time block it" seems to be the one most frequently advised. But what if time blocking isn't enough? On this episode, Eric Forney and Michael Bounds discuss how just time blocking something isn't always the solution for getting tasks...
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65. Conversations that Convert
Do you know how to have conversations with people that convert them from leads to clients or Realtors to team members? On this episode, Eric Forney and Michael Bounds talk to Dale Archdekin about the ways he teaches agents to have productive conversations. They discuss flexible scripts for…
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64. Does What You Do Actually Matter?
Does what you do actually matter if you can't explain the impact you have on the people you work with? On this episode, Eric Forney and Michael Bounds discuss how important it is to be able to communicate what you do to your clients. They break down how it is more valuable to be able to explain…
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63. Explain It To Me Like I'm Five
It's no secret that communication might be one of the most complex things we do, so how do we insure that we are effectively getting our thoughts conveyed to other people? On this episode, Eric Forney and Michael Bounds discuss how to simplify communication to improve your ability to help your...
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62. 12 Commandments of Entrepreneurship: Handle Big Emotions, Have Patience and Compassion and Don't Give Up
On this episode, Eric Forney and Michael Bounds conclude their discussion about the 12 Commandments of Entrepreneurship. They discuss how important it is to be able to handle big emotions, whether they are your clients' or team members emotions or your own. They break down how the only way to…
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61. 12 Commandments of Entrepreneurship: Take Action, Be Open, Communicate
On this episode, Eric Forney and Michael Bounds talk about 3 more of the 12 Commandments of Entrepreneurship: Take Action, Be Open and Communicate. They discuss how it's next to impossible to be an entrepreneur if you aren't taking action every day, how not being open to innovation and new ideas...
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60. Disruptance Meets Spirituality with Special Guest Adam Hergenrother
On this episode, Eric Forney talks to Adam Hergenrother, Founder and CEO of the $1 billion organization Adam Hergenrother Companies. Eric shares the essay he wrote years ago explaining why he wanted to work with Adam as his coach, and they discuss how their relationship grew from that point. Adam...
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59. 12 Commandments of Entrepreneurship: Focus on Results, Be in Alignment, Be a Partner
What is it like working in an entrepreneurial company and what should you consider before working for one? Eric Forney and Michael Bounds continue their exploration of the 12 Commandments of Entrepreneurship in this week's episode. They discuss Focusing on Results, how having clarity around the...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Eric Forney and Greg Fowler make agents and entrepreneurs more profitable and productive by disrupting the way they think.
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Eric Forney and Greg Fowler make agents and entrepreneurs more profitable and productive by disrupting the way they think.
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