E285: From Poker to Purpose with Connor Steinbrook

<p>Connor Steinbrook&#39;s journey from an accidental mastery of online poker to becoming a top real estate influencer is an inspiration to those who want to overcome setbacks and obstacles. Join Erik Cabral as he uncovers Connor&#39;s story of hitting rock bottom after losing his poker career, educating himself through free resources, and rebuilding his life through personal development and faith. Connor is the founder of Wolfpack Revenue Share Organization and one of the top 30 eXp Realty influencers. His journey to success is an inspiration to many having overcome numerous setbacks,</p> <p><strong>Here are some power takeaways from today’s conversation:</strong></p> <ul> <li><p>How he got into online poker</p> </li> <li><p>Online poker vs. live poker</p> </li> <li><p>The competitive dynamics of poker and real estate investing </p> </li> <li><p>How he ended up in deep debt and how YouTube changed his life and mindset</p> </li> <li><p>The power of educating yourself</p> </li> <li><p>The importance of discipline and habits</p> </li> </ul> <p><strong>Episode Highlights:</strong></p> <p><strong>[01:32] Connor’s Journey as a Poker Player</strong></p> <p>Connor lost his career as an online poker player when government regulations shut down poker sites in 2011. He fell into debt and depression before finding his way. Poker was not just a role for him, but it formed his entire world. It was a micro-universe where he and his friends were deeply immersed. Suddenly, overnight, it all vanished, leaving them in a state of chaos and emotional turmoil. Many struggled to find their next direction in life. For some, this became their defining moment, never able to recover. However, others took it as a challenge, using it as fuel to find a better path. Surprisingly, many poker players went on to build successful businesses in various industries such as real estate, insurance, entrepreneurship, and digital marketing. They transformed their setback into an opportunity for growth and reinvention.</p> <p><strong>[20:57] Co