What if you could leave the grind of full-time clinical practice without losing your identity, impact, or income, and actually increase your leverage?

In this episode of the E Forge Podcast, Cory Long sits down with Dr. Calvin Johnson, a highly respected orthopedic surgeon who performed 26,000 surgeries and spent decades treating complex injuries, athletes, and everyday patients. But instead of “starting over” after stepping away from the operating room in 2021, Dr. Johnson made a strategic pivot into medical expert witness work and independent medical exams (IMEs), supporting attorneys, courts, insurance carriers, and legal teams in high-stakes injury cases.

This conversation breaks down what expert witness and IME work really looks like, how surgeons translate clinical expertise into credible medical-legal authority, and what most physicians misunderstand about causation, reasonable treatment, record review, and objective reporting. If you’re a physician, operator, consultant, or high-skill professional exploring a career transition, consulting, authority-based services, or expert work, this episode shows how to reposition your experience into your next chapter, without abandoning excellence. Learn how credibility is built, how a neutral third-party mindset works, and why your experience may be your most valuable asset.

Highlights:

→ Dr. Johnson shares how decades of orthopedic surgery sharpen your ability to spot patterns in back pain, knee injuries, rotator cuff tears, and complex trauma, then convert that into clear medical-legal communication.

→ You’ll hear the real difference between diagnosing/treating vs. causation, and why objective reporting matters when insurers, employers, and attorneys all want answers.

→ He explains what goes into a high-quality IME: deep record review, detailed physical exams, imaging interpretation, and building a team that catches what others miss.

→ You’ll also get practical longevity advice from a surgeon’s perspective, nutrition, strength training, injury prevention, and how staying active protects bone density and quality of life.

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

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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.

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.

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.