When Dave Liniger co-founded RE/MAX, the early days were rocky. Believing he had all the answers, he led with aggression and stubbornness. But Dave soon realized that if he wanted to succeed, he had to change. He embraced being coachable and became willing to ask for feedback. Decades later, he has transformed RE/MAX into a global powerhouse and earned his place as a true real estate icon, inspiring countless entrepreneurs along the way. In this episode, Dave shares the entrepreneurship lessons and leadership principles that have guided him over the last 50 years leading RE/MAX.
In this episode, Hala and Dave will discuss:
(00:00) Introduction
(02:45) From Farm Life to the Air Force
(03:45) The RE/MAX Origin Story
(06:57) Hard Lessons & Tough Feedback
(10:55) What Success Really Means
(15:44) How to Make an Impact
(20:23) Leadership Traits That Build Trust
(30:23) Why Honesty Wins in Leadership
(32:31) Revolutionizing Real Estate
(36:55) Leadership Secrets for True Success
(47:08) Hiring Right, Firing Fast
Dave Liniger is the co-founder of RE/MAX, one of the world’s most recognized real estate brands with over 9,000 offices in more than 110 countries. Starting in 1973, Dave and his wife Gail redefined the real estate game by creating the groundbreaking 100% commission model, empowering agents to keep what they earn while benefiting from top-tier support. He’s a multi-venture entrepreneur, having dabbled in industries like oil drilling, NASCAR racing, and Arabian horse breeding, among others. He is also a philanthropist, adventure enthusiast, author of The Perfect 10, and host of the Ambition & Grit podcast.
Resources Mentioned:
Dave’s Book, The Perfect 10: 10 Leadership Principles to Achieve True Independence, Extreme Wealth, and Huge Success: https://www.amazon.com/Perfect-10-Leadership-Principles-Independence/dp/1637631839
Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill: https://www.amazon.com/Think-Grow-Rich-Landmark-Bestseller/dp/1585424331
The Success Principles: How to Get from Where You Are to Where You Want to Be by Jack Canfield: https://www.amazon.com/Success-Principles-TM-Where-Want/dp/0060594896
The Compound Effect by Darren Hardy: https://www.amazon.com/Compound-Effect-Darren-Hardy/dp/159315724X
Kaizen: The Japanese Method for Transforming Habits, One Small Step at a Time by Sarah Harvey: https://www.amazon.com/Kaizen-Japanese-Method-Transforming-Habits/dp/1529005353
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