Erik Hatch Used Real Estate to Fund His Addiction... Then It Gave him Purpose
Point Of Impact With Aaron Hale
Release Date: 06/04/2025
Erik Hatch Used Real Estate to Fund His Addiction... Then It Gave him Purpose
Point Of Impact With Aaron Hale
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info_outlineDisruptor Nation, today’s guest has lived the highs, the lows, and everything in between and come out the other side not just successful, but transformed. I sat down with Erik Hatch, real estate mogul, leadership mentor, recovering gambling addict, and purpose-driven dad to unpack a story that’s equal parts gut-wrenching and life-giving.
From a fractured childhood to wrestling with addiction while climbing the ladder of business success, Erik opens up about the moments that broke him and the choices that rebuilt him. But this conversation isn’t about pain, it’s about purpose. It’s about choosing to build people, not just profits. And it’s about rewriting generational stories with honesty, humility, and heart.
In this episode, we dive into:
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What childhood trauma taught him and how he learned to heal and grow from it
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The truth behind his gambling addiction and how recovery reshaped his identity
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The role his kids played in saving his life and grounding his mission
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Why real estate was just the beginning and how he pivoted from profit to people
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His current chapter of peace and what living in purpose looks like today
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How he’s mentoring others through Hatch Coaching, Masterminds, and the Redefined Community
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The leadership methods and mindset shifts that help people win by putting empathy first
This isn’t just a story of business. It’s a blueprint for impact. And if you’ve ever struggled with identity, addiction, or the fear that you’re not enough, Erik’s journey will hit home.
Countdown to Impact:
3 Books:
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The Infinite Game by Simon Sinek - https://a.co/d/bDpqmoy
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The Bible
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Man’s Search for Meaning by Viktor Frankl - https://a.co/d/2tEEWP9
2 Quotes:
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“You can never have too many angels.” – Erik’s mother, on her deathbed
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“You’re not that important.” – Erik’s mentor, a youth pastor, reminding him to drop the ego and lead with humility
1 Person:
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His father – Not for who he was, but for who Erik chose not to become. Sometimes, the clearest path forward comes from knowing what to leave behind.
Follow Erik Hatch:
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Instagram: @RealErikHatch
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Learn more: HatchCoaching.com
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His book: https://www.hatchcoaching.com/product/agent-blueprint/
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