{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"#276: Connor Steinbrook \u2014 4X World Series of Poker Champion Builds a Real Estate Empire","description":"Note: Connor was a 3X World Series of Poker champion when this episode was recorded, and hours before his birthday earlier this month, he won his 4th World Series of Poker circuit championship! When life dealt him a losing hand, Connor Steinbrook didn\u2019t fold. He went all-in and stormed back. In this episode, Mike welcomes back four-time World Series of Poker champion turned real estate powerhouse to uncover how one man went from the chaos of online poker shutdowns to leading one of eXp Realty\u2019s most dominant teams\u2014The Wolf Pack. Connor\u2019s story plays out like a classic comeback movie: a sudden crash, a crisis of identity, and a rediscovery of faith, discipline, and purpose that sparked an empire. He reveals how the skills that made him elite at the poker table\u2014emotional control, precision under pressure, and relentless focus\u2014became the foundation for scaling one of the largest and fastest-growing real estate groups in North America. But this episode isn\u2019t only about business, it\u2019s about the inner game. Connor breaks down his signature 10-45-45 Rule of Communication, showing why energy and emotion speak louder than words. He opens up about building mental clarity through visualization, solitude, and faith, and why mastering your mindset is the ultimate key to success. IN THIS EPISODE: \ud83d\udca5 All In on Faith: How Connor Turned Collapse Into a Multi-Million Dollar Comeback \ud83e\udde0 The Inner Game of Success: The Poker Mindset That Built One of eXp\u2019s Fastest-Growing Teams \ud83d\udee0\ufe0f From Rock Bottom to Wolf Pack: Rebuilding Life and Business Through Discipline and Belief \ud83d\ude80 The 10-45-45 Rule: How Energy, Emotion, and Focus Drive Elite-Level Communication and Leadership \ud83d\udcd8 BONUS TAKEAWAY: Connor\u2019s greatest win isn\u2019t measured in chips or commissions\u2014it\u2019s in mastering himself. His story is a powerful reminder that the real game is played within. When you learn to control your thoughts, guard your faith, and stay disciplined through the losses, you create a foundation that no setback can shake. Success, as Connor proves, begins long before the results show\u2014it starts the moment you decide to go all in on yourself.   \ud83d\ude80 PERFECT FOR: Entrepreneurs, real estate pros, poker fans, and anyone who\u2019s ever wondered how to turn failure into fuel. If you\u2019ve ever been knocked down and dreamed of a comeback\u2014this episode is your playbook. Resources Mentioned in This Episode: Earl Nightingale Bob Proctor Les Brown Zig Ziglar Rich Dad Poor Dad \u200aThink and Grow Rich Napoleon Hill\u2019s 17 Principles of Personal Achievement \u200aBryson Gray Josh White\u2019s The Followers   Connect with Connor: Website LinkedIn  Instagram YouTube   Connect with Mike: Linktree   SPONSORS: Social Chameleon | Transform Your Podcast   AFFILIATES: Libsyn: First Month FREE with Promo Code BEGREAT Riverside | This interview was recorded on Riverside   Want to become a show sponsor or affiliate? Email mike@socialchameleon.us   Copyright \u00a9 2025 Mike\u2019D Up! with Mike DiCioccio | For permission to use this content in any way, please email mike@socialchameleon.us ","author_name":"MIKE'D UP!","author_url":"https:\/\/mikeduppodcast.com","html":"