1317: Why Erik Hatch Says Your Childhood Trauma Might Be Fueling Your Career

What if your greatest trauma could become your greatest strength? In this uplifting episode of Real Estate Rockstars 2025, Mastermind speaker Erik Hatch opens up about his journey from a painful past to purposeful leadership. With raw honesty and heartfelt insight, Erik shares how embracing vulnerability, setting short-term goals, and focusing on impact over income transformed his life and business. He unpacks the concept of the 30-day sprint, a simple yet life-changing tool for building habits and unlocking your potential. If you’re ready to lead with authenticity and turn adversity into advantage, this episode is a must-listen!

Listen to today’s show and learn:

Welcome to the Mastermind 2025 [00:00]
From Pastor to Real Estate Leader[05:12]
Highlight Reel vs. Lowlight Reel [07:44]
Personal Struggles and Triumphs [09:03]
Confession of Addiction and Debt [11:14]
Facing Deferred Maintenance [15:77]
Talking About Family Baggage [18:12]
The Power of 30-Day Sprints [23:56]
Pushing Beyond Limits [27:22]
Embracing Vulnerability [29:44]
Leadership and Influence [32:17]
Weight Loss Journey [36:08]
How He Could Save Others [39:01]
Making a Difference in the World [42:16]
Q&A and Final Thoughts [46:04]
Real Estate Mastermind 2026 [53:17]

Erik Hatch

Erik graduated from North Dakota State University (Fargo) with a bachelor’s degree in Speech Communication (minors in Mass Communication & Religion) in 2002. At NDSU, Erik was heavily involved with Alpha Tau Omega, Blue Key, Student Government, Order of Omega, & Residence Hall Association.

After graduation, Erik began his ministry career with First Lutheran Church (Fargo). Initially hired as the 5th-9th grade youth director, Erik excelled at both making connections and building programming while keeping Christ at the center. Through the success of Erik’s ministry, Erik spent the last two years of his ministry career with FLC serving as the Director of Youth Ministries.

As a part of Erik’s career with FLC, he created an outreach known as Homeless & Hungry. This outreach has grown immensely through the Metro and is now shared with roughly 20 congregations and businesses. The vision of Homeless & Hungry has been adopted by nearly a dozen different communities throughout the United States as a way to empower people (young & old alike).

In January of 2011, Erik left his position with FLC to pursue the best possible way to take care of his family.

As an extension of ministry, Erik has been selling real estate since 2006. While it looks glaringly different from a profession in ministry, the emotional roller-coaster of buying and selling a home takes a personal and gracious touch.

Erik loves selling real estate with Hatch Realty. The Erik Hatch Team has a special niche and is the top selling real estate team in North Dakota & South Dakota!

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