Think Realty Podcast #351 – From Drugs to Deals: The Eric Cline Story

by Eddie Wilson, Eric Cline | Jun 3, 2025 | Investment Strategy, Podcast, Profiles

What happens when a man who once smoked crack for eight days straight, weighing 135 lbs and staring death in the face, turns his life around to become a multimillionaire entrepreneur and elite sales coach?

In this jaw-dropping episode, we sit down with Eric Cline, whose story of survival, reinvention, and unapologetic truth will leave you speechless. Eric doesn’t hold back as he shares:

His rock-bottom moment and supernatural wake-up call
How he went from halfway houses to building and exiting multiple 7-figure businesses
Why his past addiction gave him a competitive edge in business
The secret weapon behind his success: radical transparency and elite sales systems
How he scaled a virtual wholesaling company—and why he walked away from it
His mission now: to help others build real sales skills and stop settling for average
Whether you’re an aspiring entrepreneur, recovering from your own setbacks, or just love an unforgettable comeback story—this episode is a masterclass in grit, growth, and transformation.

📲 Listen now and discover how one man turned a life of chaos into a legacy of impact.

Categories | Investment Strategy | Podcast | Profiles

Tags | Entrepreneurship | Wholesaling

Eddie Wilson

An entrepreneur and visionary by nature, Eddie’s widespread interests have led to successful ventures across the globe, from operating non-profits and owning an ad agency that worked with well-known household brands, to investing in hundreds of real estate projects and building a nationally syndicated radio show. Today, he guides AAPL and Think Realty with his marketing, funding, and real estate investing knowledge to ensure their establishment as the premier organizations in their sectors.
Eric Cline

From crackhead to business coach — Eric Cline is living proof that rock bottom can be the foundation for a multi-million-dollar empire. Now 15 years clean and sober, he’s closed over $200 million in sales — all over the phone —and built an empire fueled by grit, hardwork, and unmatched energy. His first company was valued at $147 million, and he was headed for a 9-figure exit... until a lawsuit in 2019 derailed the deal. But Eric didn’t let the setback define him. After resolving the lawsuit, he pivoted into wholesale real estate. In his first year, he generated $2.6 million in revenue. Within three years, he had earned $8.6 million in assignment fees, consistently maintaining 50%+ profit margins. In 2024, he successfully exited the operation. Today, Eric is at the forefront of one of the fastest-growing movements in real estate sales and personal development. He’s built and led high-performing sales teams of over 150 people, personally mentored more than 1,000 students, and taken the stage alongside top industry leaders at events with audiences exceeding 30,000. He’s also the unapologetic host of the "REFUSE TO LOSE" Podcast — where mindset meets momentum. Eric doesn’t just talk about closing deals — he lives it, breathes it, and teaches others to do it better and faster than ever.