In this podcast hosted by the trailblazing founder of RE/MAX, Dave Liniger, we discover the secrets of those who have overcome challenges, pushed past their own limits, and experienced the best life has to offer.
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July 1, 2024Episode 740 min
Mastering Internal Triggers and Building Habits with Nir Eyal
Join Dave Liniger on the Ambition & Grit podcast as he delves into the fascinating world of habit formation and distraction with renowned author and expert Nir Eyal. In this episode, Nir discusses the crucial role of internal triggers in achieving ambitious goals and cultivating grit. Learn how to harness the power of internal triggers to stay focused, motivated, and on track towards success. =========================== Connect with Dave: =========================== Website ➡︎ https://daveliniger.com Facebook ➡︎ https://facebook.com/DaveLLiniger LinkedIn ➡︎ https://linkedin.com/company/davelinigerofficial/ Instagram ➡︎ https://instagram.com/davelinigerofficial/
January 17, 2024Episode 1020 min
The Secret to Building a Franchise Empire | Dave Liniger
Dive into the world of business with Dave Liniger on this episode of "Ambition and Grit." In this insightful conversation, Dave shares his extensive years of experience and expertise in the business realm, focusing on the intricacies of starting and growing a successful enterprise. From choosing the right legal entity for your business to navigating the complexities of franchising, Dave covers it all. Learn about the various types of businesses, including sole proprietorship, subchapter S, C corporation, LLC, and the advantages and disadvantages of each. Discover the evolution of franchising and how it can be a powerful financing tool for rapid and cost-effective expansion. Dave highlights the importance of having a unique product or service, building a strong brand, gaining market share, and the significance of a comprehensive business-in-a-box model. Uncover the secrets of successful franchise owners and the competitive advantages they offer, including extensive training, proven systems, cutting-edge technology, and the benefits of group purchasing. Dave's wealth of knowledge provides valuable insights for both aspiring entrepreneurs and seasoned business leaders. If you're intrigued by the dynamics of business growth, franchising, and the essential elements of a thriving enterprise, don't miss this episode of "Ambition and Grit" with Dave Liniger. Hit play and embark on a journey of business wisdom and inspiration! #BusinessTalk #Entrepreneurship #AmbitionAndGrit #DaveLiniger #Podcast =========================== Connect with Dave: =========================== Website ➡︎ https://daveliniger.com Facebook ➡︎ https://facebook.com/DaveLLiniger LinkedIn ➡︎ https://linkedin.com/company/davelinigerofficial/ Instagram ➡︎ https://instagram.com/davelinigerofficial/
August 16, 2023Episode 1316 min
How to Stay One Step Ahead of Your Competition
Dave Liniger shares hard-won wisdom and practical strategies for using competition to boost your business. In this episode, he tells the little known story about a lawsuit that threatened to destroy RE/MAX in its early years. Because RE/MAX was a rapidly growing change agent in the real estate industry, they became a target for their competition. A competing real estate company attempted to sue the company over bogus claims, which the jury recognized. They overwhelmingly decided in favor of RE/MAX. But not before six months had passed in litigation, during which time the other company hoped to bankrupt RE/MAX with legal fees. Once Dave and RE/MAX won the trial, he used the experience of being targeted to his advantage. As Dave grew into an icon in his industry, he began using ethically sourced intelligence about his competition as an important foundation for growth. He recommends gathering information on your top competitors’ strengths and weaknesses and using it to build your company’s growth benchmark. Another great way to outperform your competitors is by harnessing the most important resource already available to you— your employees. Those who work in the field have a unique perspective on specific challenges and can offer specialized insights. Finally, the best approach to staying ahead of the competition is by taking small steps on a consistent basis towards your goals. This allows for adaptability and constant reflection throughout the evolution of your business. And remember— if you’re a target, that probably means you’re doing something right. Main Topics Early resistance to innovative compensation models (01:40) Constant litigation threatened to destroy the company (03:23) Shifting the mindset towards competitors (06:45) Learning from competitors (08:30) Applying the Kaizen concept to business (11:20) Utilizing employees for growth plans (13:10) Connect with Dave: https://www.daveliniger.com https://www.instagram.com/davelinigerofficial/ https://www.facebook.com/DaveLLiniger https://www.linkedin.com/company/davelinigerofficial/ Listen, rate, and subscribe!
July 5, 2023Episode 1013 min
The Power of Mentorship with Misty Lown
Since opening her first dance studio at age 20, Misty Lown has grown into a powerful leader, author and philanthropist in the global dance community through her tenacious determination. When her path crossed with Dave’s at a conference many years ago, he observed her passion and preparedness and knew she was someone worth investing in. Thus began Dave and Misty’s mentorship, which bloomed into a beautiful friendship built on mutual respect and inspiration. When Misty pursued her dream of running her own dance studio instead of studying in New York to become a professional dancer, people thought she was crazy to pass up the opportunity. But she understood her calling even though she didn’t have the knowledge or skills required to be successful in business at the time. Recognizing those gaps motivated her to conduct her own investigation and learn from experts in the field. Now she works with studios all over the world, providing them with training resources and growth models that make the power of dance accessible for thousands of young people. Her service mindset is fueled by the desire to give back the way other people gave to her. Whatever Misty does, she does it with all her heart and attention, which means her influence grows at both an individual and community level. Main Topics Misty and Dave’s unique friendship (0:54) Misty starts her first business in her 20’s with a dream (03:56) Challenges she had to overcome (05:25) Expanding her business to a licensing model (06:50) Misty’s makes an impact at community and individual levels (08:00) The success of her family is her greatest pride and joy (09:35) Finding harmony vs. balance (10:40) Misty’s most impactful experiences with Dave’s mentorship (12:00) Episode Links https://mistylown.com Connect with Misty: https://www.instagram.com/mistylown/ https://www.facebook.com/misty.w.lown https://www.linkedin.com/in/mistylown/ Connect with Dave: https://www.daveliniger.com https://www.instagram.com/davelinigerofficial/ https://www.facebook.com/DaveLLiniger https://www.linkedin.com/company/davelinigerofficial/ Listen, rate, and subscribe!
May 24, 2023Episode 718 min
The American Dream is Alive and Well with Glenn Stearns
Glenn Stearns’ personal mission is to prove the American Dream is still alive. As the founder of the country’s largest privately held mortgage lending company, his entrepreneurial spirit and persistent work ethic have taken him down some interesting paths. But none of Glenn’s success was handed to him; he built it from the ground up through a series of painful challenges that pushed him to get clear about his dreams. Through a difficult childhood, struggling in school, and becoming a teen parent, Glenn used each situation to strengthen his resolve. He wasn’t going to let anything get in the way of his personal success. As an adult, Glenn applied the lessons from his youth to building his business. After defeating cancer and selling his mortgage lending company, he traveled the world with his family and gained new perspectives on life. His travels reinforced his belief in the opportunities America affords those who are willing to work for them. He publically experimented with this notion by starting from nothing and opening a successful BBQ restaurant on reality television. But success cannot be won by going it alone. Some advice he gives to young entrepreneurs is to surround yourself with good people who will help you achieve your dreams. Discover your unique gifts and find ways to capitalize on them. America is still the land of opportunity for those who know where to look. Main Topics Glenn’s challenges in childhood (01:00) The difficult decision to sell his business (02:50) Starting another company after beating cancer (05:15) Glenn and his wife win a reality TV show (6:50) Glenn’s experiment to prove the American Dream is still alive (08:45) Tips for achieving goals and maintaining resiliency (10:50) Practical tips for young entrepreneurs(13:57) Definition of success (15:40) Episode Links https://www.glennstearns.com Connect with Glenn: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCC-3gGP3f-8D93UimKiaBoQ https://www.facebook.com/GlennBStearns https://www.instagram.com/GlennStearns https://twitter.com/GlennStearns Connect with Dave: https://www.daveliniger.com https://www.instagram.com/davelinigerofficial/ https://www.facebook.com/DaveLLiniger https://www.linkedin.com/company/davelinigerofficial/ Listen, rate, and subscribe!
February 26, 2023Episode 116 min
Shattering Limitations with Guts and Grit with Vernice “FlyGirl” Armour
Coming from a legacy of military heroes, FlyGirl knew early on she wanted to follow in her family’s footsteps and serve her country. Her desire to be a police officer led her to enroll in the army during her college years. One day, seeing a black woman in a flight suit opened her eyes to limitless possibilities, and from that day forward FlyGirl worked tirelessly to become the best fighter pilot she could be. Though a mountain of challenges stood in her way such as discrimination, sexism, and numerous rejections, she embraced her tenacious determination to achieve her dreams. Having cultivated a life of gritty perseverance, FlyGirl now applies strategies she learned in the military to business. Much of her coaching centers around making gutsy moves. In her experience as an executive coach and consultant, she encourages leaders to make decisions that push them outside their comfort zone every day. This courage allows people to push past what she calls the “gutsy gap,” that challenge that seems insurmountable. By taking calculated action even in the face of fear, FlyGirl helps activate leaders towards their highest potential. Of course, she leads by her powerful example. Main Topics Vernice’s military family background inspired her career in the Marines and law enforcement (01:00) How seeing a black woman in a flight suit changed the course of her life (02:48) Through willful determination, she excelled in flight school (05:19) How Vernice dealt with discrimination and sexism in the Marines (06:20) Tips for success at any stage of business (09:50) Making gutsy moves in business and on the battlefield (13:00) Episode Links https://vernicearmour.com/ Connect with Vernice: https://www.facebook.com/VerniceFLYGIRLArmour https://twitter.com/VerniceArmour https://www.youtube.com/user/VerniceArmour https://www.instagram.com/verniceflygirlarmour/ Connect with Dave: https://www.daveliniger.com https://www.instagram.com/davelinigerofficial/ https://www.facebook.com/DaveLLiniger https://www.linkedin.com/in/dave-liniger-578a7517/ Listen, rate, and subscribe!
July 19, 2023Episode 1119 min
How to Improve Your Employee Retention Even in Challenging Times
From decades of wisdom forged in the fire of trial and error, Dave shares practical tips for building strong teams within an organization. One of the greatest challenges business owners face in today’s market is employee retention. The first and most important step to creating a successful team is the hiring process. During the interview, it is important to ask questions about previous places of employment and how long they worked there. Not everyone is a service-oriented superstar, so if one such person shows up for an interview, it’s beneficial to spend extra money hiring a strong employee. Diversity and inclusion are also priorities when building a team. It’s not enough to simply meet a quota; people need to feel connected. Feeling like part of a team is correlated with higher retention rates and employee satisfaction. Offer consistent gratitude and appreciation for all team members. And finally, the best way to fine-tune team building leadership is by asking for honest feedback from employees who leave the company. As Dave leads by example, the best way to keep people happy at work is by getting to know them personally and investing in those important relationships. Main Topics Retention starts with the hiring process (01:15) Three categories of employees (02:18) Building a diverse workforce through inclusion (05:50) Communicating to an employee that they’re important (07:25) Employees are motivated by being part of a team (11:30) Ask for feedback when people leave the company (14:50) Leadership begins with building relationships (17:50) Episode Links Bullet point links to the main sources you used in your research, to additional clips and media played during the episode, to your guests’ websites and social media, and any other further reading. Connect with Dave: https://www.daveliniger.com https://www.instagram.com/davelinigerofficial/ https://www.facebook.com/DaveLLiniger https://www.linkedin.com/company/davelinigerofficial/ Listen, rate, and subscribe!
March 29, 2023Episode 318 min
Fearlessness in the Face of Adversity with Joan Lunden
A legend and trusted voice of America, Joan Lunden overcame immense obstacles on her path to personal and professional success. Over the span of forty years, Joan built her inspirational career as a nationally loved television host, award-winning journalist, best-selling author, and motivational speaker. She isn’t afraid to take risks. When life presents her with an opportunity, she says yes and figures out how to make it happen later. This fearless approach to life has allowed her to be a living example of perseverance through deeply challenging seasons in her life. As one of the first female news anchors, Joan worked within a system plagued by sexism and bigotry to create space for women in the industry. A pioneer in her own right, she earned her place as one of America’s most beloved interviewers, pursuing the truth with tenacious candor. She started each morning with a smile in the mirror, choosing a positive attitude regardless of external circumstances. This resiliency pushed her to accomplish her goals, including overcoming her fear of public speaking and performing as a Las Vegas showgirl. Her love for life helped her battle bravely through the terror of breast cancer, survive, and share her inspirational story with others. Retirement for Joan looks like hosting a television show and a podcast, serving as an adjunct professor, and traveling the country as a keynote speaker. As a woman who believes herself capable of accomplishing anything, her legendary life reflects what is possible with fierce hard work and determination. Main Topics Joan’s initiation into the world of broadcasting (01:26) Joan’s rise to the top from weather girl to anchor (04:06) Revolutionizing the status quo as a woman in a male-dominated industry (07:00) Her greatest challenges as co-host of Good Morning America (07:49) Joan performs as a Las Vegas showgirl (09:43) Overcoming her fear of public speaking with Tony Robbins (11:25) Her greatest hurdle yet: surviving breast cancer (15:00) Episode Links https://www.joanlunden.com/ Connect with Joan: https://www.facebook.com/JoanLunden https://www.instagram.com/joanlunden/ https://twitter.com/JoanLunden https://www.youtube.com/user/JoanLunden Connect with Dave: https://www.daveliniger.com https://www.instagram.com/davelinigerofficial/ https://www.facebook.com/DaveLLiniger https://www.linkedin.com/in/dave-liniger-578a7517/ Listen, rate, and subscribe! Apple Podcasts Spotify Google Podcasts
August 26, 2024Episode 1031 min
Change the way you Lead Teams with Kim Scott
Dive into the world of ambition and grit with Dave Liniger and special guest Kim Scott, author of "Radical Candor." In this episode, they explore how leaders can foster ambition within their teams, the importance of honest communication, and the role of radical candor in cultivating growth. Join the conversation and gain valuable insights to empower yourself and your team. =========================== Connect with Dave: =========================== Website ➡︎ https://daveliniger.com Facebook ➡︎ https://facebook.com/DaveLLiniger LinkedIn ➡︎ https://linkedin.com/company/davelinigerofficial/ Instagram ➡︎ https://instagram.com/davelinigerofficial/
November 8, 2023Episode 514 min
From Bankruptcy to Freedom | David Meltzer's Journey
In this compelling episode of Ambition and Grit, join Dave Liniger as he dives into an exclusive conversation with the legendary David Meltzer. From his humble beginnings in Akron, Ohio, to co-founding Sports One Marketing and leading the renowned Steinberg Sports and Entertainment Agency, David shares the highs and lows that shaped his remarkable journey. Discover the pivotal moments, including overcoming bankruptcy and learning invaluable life lessons. Gain insights into David's mindset, his early success attributed to the Internet boom, and the transformative power of asking for help. The episode explores how David rebuilt his life, found a greater purpose, and now empowers others through his books and motivational speaking. As he delves into the importance of family, finance, and fun, David reveals the key to achieving a fulfilling and profitable life. Don't miss this inspiring episode that offers practical advice for navigating uncertain times and creating a legacy that extends beyond success. =========================== Connect with Dave: =========================== Website ➡︎ https://daveliniger.com Facebook ➡︎ https://facebook.com/DaveLLiniger LinkedIn ➡︎ https://linkedin.com/company/davelinigerofficial/ Instagram ➡︎ https://instagram.com/davelinigerofficial/
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