In this episode of Founders, Future, host Jae Encarnacion sits down with Cory Long, faith-driven entrepreneur and founder of Yroc Consulting and The Entrepreneurial Forge. Cory shares his journey from 17 years in ministry to building multiple seven-figure businesses, driven by his mission to empower entrepreneurs through faith-based strategies. He dives into how Yroc Consulting (founded in 2014) and The Entrepreneurial Forge (launched this year) help businesses scale with purpose, blending digital marketing expertise with high-touch coaching.

Cory reveals how he’s grown businesses to eight figures without spending a dime on ads for his latest venture, leveraging organic reach and his personal brand. He also discusses the power of AI in modern marketing, why limiting his coaching group to "Gideon 300"-level committed entrepreneurs fuels success, and the importance of removing bottlenecks—starting with yourself.