Construct Your Life With Austin Linney

In this Friday Rant, I dive into a word that keeps showing up everywhere lately — community. We’re more “connected” than ever through social media and Zoom, yet so many of us feel completely alone. I’ve been there too. For years, I told myself I didn’t need anyone — that I could figure it out on my own. But the truth is, we all need people who see us, support us, and challenge us to grow.This episode is my reminder (and maybe yours too) that real connection happens in person.It’s in the men’s groups, the early-morning workouts, the coffee meetups — the moments where phones are down and presence is up.If you’ve been feeling disconnected, restless, or just “off,” maybe what you’re missing isn’t motivation — it’s community.Key Highlights:- The illusion of connection: Why social media and back-to-back Zoom calls leave us feeling empty.- The craving for real support: What happens when you surround yourself with people invested in your growth.- From isolation to connection: How I’ve shifted from screens to in-person meetups — and how it’s changed everything.- The lost art of presence: Why genuine conversation without your phone might be the most powerful habit you can build.- The truth about independence: How “I’ll figure it out myself” keeps us stuck in loneliness and disconnection.- Your challenge: Join something — a run club, gym, men’s group, women’s circle, bowling league — and show up.We’re not meant to do life alone. You don’t need a massive network — you need real people who see you, support you, and walk beside you. So get out there, show up, and let community bring parts of you back to life that you forgot existed.👉 Stop playing small, book a call! Link in bio 👉 For more information visit https://www.austinlinney.com/ 👉 The @constructyourlifepodcast is available on ALL platforms More Resources: Discover Proactive Operators at https://www.proactiveoperators.com/. We’re not just coaches—we’re operators and investors with real skin in the game. Our battle-tested strategies come straight from our own businesses. No theory, just execution.No theory, just real execution. Book a call and let’s make things happen! #MINDSETPODCAST #BUSINESSPODCAST #REALESTATEPODCAST Powered by https://www.podcastproducer.com/

In this episode, I sit down with Melissa Lindsay Freedman, a wealth educator and coach who’s on a mission to help women create their wealthiest life by design. We dive deep into the emotional and generational roots of financial scarcity, how women can shift from fear to empowerment around money, and why nervous system regulation might be the most overlooked piece of financial success.Melissa and I talk about what happens when women finally look at their numbers, how shame and silence keep people broke, and why building wealth isn’t just about numbers—it’s about peace, clarity, and self-trust. From practical investing steps to the deeper mindset behind abundance, this conversation is all about reclaiming control, confidence, and calm when it comes to money.Key Highlights:- Leaning into joy: Why Melissa’s current obsession is simply being present and how that shapes her approach to wealth.- Women and money shame: How secrecy, comparison, and conditioning keep women from talking openly about their finances.- Breaking generational scarcity: How fear around money can be passed down—and how to finally stop that cycle.- Abundance vs. scarcity: Redefining success from a calm, grounded nervous system instead of constant hustle or fear.- The hidden millionaire problem: Many women don’t even realize their true net worth until they sit down and map it out.- Money and emotional regulation: Why your state of mind directly impacts your financial decisions—and how to pause before reacting.- Creating safety in finance: From life insurance and wills to organizing assets—why structure equals peace of mind.- Crypto reality check: The smart way to approach digital currency—through education, use cases, and long-term vision.- Practical investing 101: Understanding your risk tolerance before diving into stocks, crypto, or private equity.- Building community over competition: Why Melissa and Whitney Woodcock are creating free spaces for women to connect and learn about wealth without shame.Connect with Melissa Lindsay Freedman:Instagram: @melissalindsayfreedmanWebsite: www.wealthywomeness.comMoney isn’t just math—it’s energy. When we silence the noise, regulate our emotions, and get radically honest about what we want, wealth becomes a byproduct of clarity and confidence. If this episode resonated, share it with someone ready to drop the shame and start building from peace.👉 Stop playing small, book a call! Link in bio 👉 For more information visit https://www.austinlinney.com/ 👉 The @constructyourlifepodcast is available on ALL platforms More Resources: Discover Proactive Operators at https://www.proactiveoperators.com/. We’re not just coaches—we’re operators and investors with real skin in the game. Our battle-tested strategies come straight from our own businesses. No theory, just execution.No theory, just real execution. Book a call and let’s make things happen! #MINDSETPODCAST #BUSINESSPODCAST #REALESTATEPODCAST Powered by https://www.podcastproducer.com/

In this Friday rant, I talk about the people who matter when the highlight reel stops.I dig into why letting people see us at our lowest is the doorway to real support, love, and freedom—and how hiding behind work, hustle, or substances just keeps us stuck.Key Highlights:- The mask vs. the man: Social media shows the best; real life is who’s beside you at your worst.- Lonely upgrade: When you outgrow old circles (like I did getting sober), there’s a gap season—don’t confuse it with failure.- Men don’t have to “soldier on”: Bottling everything up kills connection; brotherhood starts when we tell the truth.- Work as a quiet addiction: Overtraining, overworking, over-“optimizing” can be the most socially rewarded escape.- Power flip: When I share the ugliest parts, shame loses leverage—and I get real help.- Gym & groups changed me: Having driven men I can be honest with has opened a whole new world of support.At your worst, you can become your best—if you let someone in. Trade the mask for brotherhood, and watch the shame lose its power. If this hit home, share it with a friend who needs the nudge.👉 Stop playing small, book a call! Link in bio 👉 For more information visit https://www.austinlinney.com/ 👉 The @constructyourlifepodcast is available on ALL platforms More Resources: Discover Proactive Operators at https://www.proactiveoperators.com/. We’re not just coaches—we’re operators and investors with real skin in the game. Our battle-tested strategies come straight from our own businesses. No theory, just execution.No theory, just real execution. Book a call and let’s make things happen! #MINDSETPODCAST #BUSINESSPODCAST #REALESTATEPODCAST Powered by https://www.podcastproducer.com/

Welcome back! This week I sit down with Ryan Miller James to unpack his mission to equip 3,000,000 men to become all God created them to be—radically following Christ, showing up as exceptional husbands and fathers, and thriving in business. We dig into why digitized “self-help” left men lonelier than ever, how real change happens in community, and the power of identity (moving from “I’m an addict” to I’m recovered). We also get practical: group work vs. solo work, breaking chaos addiction as entrepreneurs, using parts work (IFS) to love the old versions of ourselves, and choosing a simpler, more sovereign “king” energy that puts faith, family, health before everything else.Key Highlights:- The 3M Mission: Ryan shares a God-given vision to impact 3,000,000 men—and what “equipped” actually looks like at home, at work, and in faith.- Why courses weren’t enough: Post-2020, digitizing growth often amplified isolation. Men don’t just need more content; they need brothers.- Identity vs labels: The danger of living as “I am an addict / adulterer / 7-figure entrepreneur.” How to anchor identity in Christ and move forward.- Recovered vs. in recovery: Language matters. We talk about the shift from carrying a permanent label to embodying a new life—with vigilance.- Chaos addiction for entrepreneurs: When things finally get peaceful, we self-sabotage. How to spot it, stop it, and build stability without drama.- Parts work (IFS) in practice: You won’t outrun old versions of you. Learn to see, love, and integrate them so you can become whole.- The palm-tree posture: Build inner strength so external storms don’t snap you—they bend around you.- From prince to king: Setting boundaries, saying no, elevating standards, and leading from a sovereign heart.- The power of going first: Vulnerability gives other men permission to tell the truth and heal.- Community beats secrecy: Men’s groups, in-person reps, and why simply showing up breaks the lie that you’re alone.You’re not behind—you’re becoming. Drop the lone-wolf act, pick up brotherhood, and let your identity lead your habits. If this episode hit home, share it with a friend who needs a nudge back into community.👉 Stop playing small, book a call! Link in bio 👉 For more information visit https://www.austinlinney.com/ 👉 The @constructyourlifepodcast is available on ALL platforms More Resources: Discover Proactive Operators at https://www.proactiveoperators.com/. We’re not just coaches—we’re operators and investors with real skin in the game. Our battle-tested strategies come straight from our own businesses. No theory, just execution.No theory, just real execution. Book a call and let’s make things happen! #MINDSETPODCAST #BUSINESSPODCAST #REALESTATEPODCAST Powered by https://www.podcastproducer.com/

In this Friday Rant, I dive into one of my favorite metaphors — life’s wave. Some days I’m cruising on a motorboat, other days I’m hanging on to a dinghy — and that’s okay. Life and business aren’t meant to be smooth or predictable; they’re meant to be lived. Too often we get stuck reacting to every dip and crash of the wave instead of learning how to ride — or even better, getting in front of it.I talk about how our expectations of perfection are what create most of our stress, how we’ve forgotten how to play the game, and why the real win is found in showing up every day and doing the work — even when the ride gets rough. This one’s a reminder to stop fighting the current and start surfing it.Key Highlights:- Life’s wave metaphor: Why some days you’re flying high and others you’re paddling for dear life — and why both are normal.- From reaction to preparation: Stop letting life’s ups and downs control you; start doing the work now to be ahead of the next wave.- The illusion of perfection: How expecting a flawless life creates more pain than the problems themselves.- Rediscovering play: Why we quit playing the game of life — and how to bring that curiosity and resilience back.- The video game mindset: Remember staying up all night to beat the next level? That’s the energy you need for your goals.- Hiking for perspective: Don’t stop before the best view — sometimes the reward is one turn away.- Mindset shift: Life isn’t happening to you — it’s happening for you. The challenge is the game.Life’s supposed to be unpredictable. That’s what makes it beautiful. So grab the joystick, stop complaining about the color of the game, and play. Stay curious, stay moving, and get yourself in front of the wave — because that’s where the fun really starts.If this one hit home, share it with someone who needs a reminder that life isn’t something to survive — it’s something to ride.👉 Stop playing small, book a call! Link in bio 👉 For more information visit https://www.austinlinney.com/ 👉 The @constructyourlifepodcast is available on ALL platforms More Resources: Discover Proactive Operators at https://www.proactiveoperators.com/. We’re not just coaches—we’re operators and investors with real skin in the game. Our battle-tested strategies come straight from our own businesses. No theory, just execution.No theory, just real execution. Book a call and let’s make things happen! #MINDSETPODCAST #BUSINESSPODCAST #REALESTATEPODCAST Powered by https://www.podcastproducer.com/

Welcome back to another Business Live Show! Today we go live with Brad Smith and Contractor Keith (36 years in the trades, 300+ homes built) for a candid teardown of Keith’s next chapter. After a life-altering health crisis and a move to The Villages, he’s shifting from spec builds to systems, automations, and AI—launching Punchlist Media (Notion workspaces, n8n automations, custom LLM knowledge bases) and scoping a community + marketplace concept for AI builders and buyers. We map his MVP, tame imposter syndrome, and design a business that optimizes for peace, purpose, and steady cash flow—not chaos.Key Highlights:- Why the pivot: How a major health scare, caregiver support, and a cross-country move clarified Keith’s decision to leave high-stress spec building for ops systems and AI.- Punchlist Media (v1): Notion as a relational database (not a spreadsheet), n8n for low-cost automations, and custom LLMs to turn SOPs into searchable knowledge.- “Strata” (working title): A community + marketplace for solo AI devs & small teams (think Shopify × Stack Overflow × Upwork × Gumroad) with code, gigs, and peer support.- Community before code: Build a free flagship Notion template, weekly build-in-public updates, live office hours, and a newsletter to validate before heavy software.- Imposter syndrome, solved: Your story is the brand. Ship value, show the process, and let people join the journey—credibility compounds in public.- Designing for life: Pick the game you want to play—Keith optimizes for sanity and cash flow, not a $100M exit. Systems + people = durable calm growth.- Selling the trades is hard: Contractors are skeptical; a smarter wedge is AI + operations for any small business—earn trust with utility, not hype.If today’s live breakdown helped, share it with a friend, drop a review, and join us Wednesdays at 2:30 PM ET on X & LinkedIn for the next live teardown.👉 Stop playing small, book a call! Link in bio 👉 For more information visit https://www.austinlinney.com/ 👉 The @constructyourlifepodcast is available on ALL platforms More Resources: Discover Proactive Operators at https://www.proactiveoperators.com/. We’re not just coaches—we’re operators and investors with real skin in the game. Our battle-tested strategies come straight from our own businesses. No theory, just execution.No theory, just real execution. Book a call and let’s make things happen! #MINDSETPODCAST #BUSINESSPODCAST #REALESTATEPODCAST Powered by https://www.podcastproducer.com/

In this week’s Friday Rant, I’m diving into something most people avoid talking about — childhood trauma and how it silently drives the way we lead, work, and interact with others.I’ve seen it over and over again when I work with clients — CEOs, managers, sales teams. There’s always a recurring problem in the business, a pattern that keeps showing up. But instead of asking why it’s happening, most people just complain about it.We say we care, but we don’t ask the deeper questions. We say we want to grow, but we won’t do the work. The truth is, until we’re willing to look beneath the surface — at how people were raised, what they’re carrying, what they’ve been taught — we’ll keep repeating the same cycles in our companies, relationships, and lives.I share how my own patterns — including years of drinking — weren’t random choices but the result of unaddressed pain. And once I started asking myself why, everything began to shift. This episode is a call to slow down, look deeper, and start leading with genuine care and understanding — for yourself and for others.Key Highlights:- How your childhood programming shapes your leadership, relationships, and decision-making.- Why repeating problems at work (or in life) often point to unresolved emotional patterns.- The difference between caring about your people and truly understanding them.- Why asking “why?” — to yourself and others — is the most powerful business and personal growth tool there is.- The three core roots behind most business problems: poor communication, missing information, or lack of training.- How my personal journey with addiction and self-awareness taught me to look past behavior and seek cause.- Why real leadership starts with doing the inner work first.If you really want to build better teams, stronger relationships, and a more aligned life — start asking deeper questions. Stop trying to fix the surface, and start understanding the root.If this episode hit home, share it with someone who needs to hear it. Let’s start creating more workplaces — and lives — built on awareness, not avoidance.👉 Stop playing small, book a call! Link in bio 👉 For more information visit https://www.austinlinney.com/ 👉 The @constructyourlifepodcast is available on ALL platforms More Resources: Discover Proactive Operators at https://www.proactiveoperators.com/. We’re not just coaches—we’re operators and investors with real skin in the game. Our battle-tested strategies come straight from our own businesses. No theory, just execution.No theory, just real execution. Book a call and let’s make things happen! #MINDSETPODCAST #BUSINESSPODCAST #REALESTATEPODCAST Powered by https://www.podcastproducer.com/

Welcome back to Construct your life! In this week’s special Business Live show, Brad and I sat down with Clint Fiore, founder of Dealonomy, to unpack one of the most innovative shifts happening in the business brokerage world right now.After a decade of helping entrepreneurs buy and sell companies, Clint decided to flip the model on its head. Instead of catering to sellers like every traditional brokerage, Dealonomy is designed to be the most buyer-friendly platform on the planet. Think of it as a curated, high-quality marketplace — no more messy listings, ghost brokers, or bait-and-switch deals.Clint breaks down how he raised $3 million, built a tech-driven team, and created a system that makes buying and selling businesses faster, smoother, and more transparent — all while keeping relationships at the center of the process. We talk about what buyers get wrong, how to stand out as a great buyer, and why empathy, patience, and listening skills are still the ultimate deal-closing tools.This one’s for entrepreneurs, dealmakers, and searchers who are tired of the old-school M&A grind and ready to see how technology and heart can actually work together to change the game.Key Highlights:- How Clint flipped the traditional brokerage model — from sell-side to buy-side focused.- The $3M raise that built Dealonomy, and how he assembled an all-star investor and advisory team.- Why most business marketplaces fail — and how Dealonomy vets only “good deals for good people.”- The platform’s AI-powered financial analysis that streamlines valuations and offers real-time insights.- The “freemium” membership model that aligns incentives with serious buyers.- How buyers can stand out by leading with empathy, clarity, and strong communication.- Why relationship skills are becoming more important than ever in a high-tech world.- The long-term vision: becoming the trusted, quality-first platform people think of before BizBuySell.If you’re serious about buying or selling a business, or just curious where the future of small business acquisitions is headed, check out Dealonomy.com and connect with Clint on X and LinkedIn.And if you enjoyed this live breakdown, share it with someone who’s in the deal game — it might just change how they look at buying and selling forever.👉 Stop playing small, book a call! Link in bio 👉 For more information visit https://www.austinlinney.com/ 👉 The @constructyourlifepodcast is available on ALL platforms More Resources: Discover Proactive Operators at https://www.proactiveoperators.com/. We’re not just coaches—we’re operators and investors with real skin in the game. Our battle-tested strategies come straight from our own businesses. No theory, just execution.No theory, just real execution. Book a call and let’s make things happen! #MINDSETPODCAST #BUSINESSPODCAST #REALESTATEPODCAST Powered by https://www.podcastproducer.com/

In this Friday Rant, I dive into something we don’t give enough credit to: laughter. Life piles on—deals fall through, family stress builds, your day goes sideways—and it’s easy to get stuck replaying the same “bad day” story on loop. But here’s the truth: sometimes it wasn’t a bad day at all, it was just a bad hour you carried with you all day.I’ve learned that if I stop wallowing and start laughing—whether it’s blasting Bruno Mars, dancing in the kitchen, or watching a comedy skit—I can flip my energy instantly. And when I shift my energy, everything else around me shifts too.This episode is my reminder to you (and to myself): don’t underestimate the power of joy, music, and laughter to reset your mood and change the way you show up for your family, your business, and yourself.Key Highlights:- How I use laughter to reset when everything feels heavy.- The real difference between a “bad day” and a “bad hour - How choosing joy over negativity reshapes my energy and perspective.- A simple practice: laugh, dance, or put on music before carrying stress into my home.If this rant made you smile or gave you something to think about, share it with a friend who could use a little more laughter in their day.👉 Stop playing small, book a call! Link in bio 👉 For more information visit https://www.austinlinney.com/ 👉 The @constructyourlifepodcast is available on ALL platforms More Resources: Discover Proactive Operators at https://www.proactiveoperators.com/. We’re not just coaches—we’re operators and investors with real skin in the game. Our battle-tested strategies come straight from our own businesses. No theory, just execution.No theory, just real execution. Book a call and let’s make things happen! #MINDSETPODCAST #BUSINESSPODCAST #REALESTATEPODCAST Powered by https://www.podcastproducer.com/

In this episode of Construct Your Life, I sit down with my friend Mandy McAllister to dive into the themes of connection, community, growth, and fearless entrepreneurship. From scaling businesses to healing old wounds, we explore how clarity comes through community, how fear shapes our choices, and why chasing cash flow and impact often matters more than chasing net worth. Mandy also shares powerful insights from her work with GoBundance Women, lessons from her investments, and how she’s redefining success in both life and business.Key Highlights:- Why connection and community are the antidotes to isolation and superficiality- The truth about scaling: you can’t grow your net worth past your self-worth- Facing the hard conversations you’ve been avoiding as the key to growth- Healing, sobriety, and why running from your past never works- Lessons from The Science of Scaling and the danger of lying to yourself as an entrepreneur- Mandy’s take on fearlessness and learning to trust her own judgment- The power of cycles and seasons in investing and business — knowing when to push and when to pause- The path from seven to eight figures — and why clarity is about cash flow and impact- How GoBundance Women is changing the game for female entrepreneurs and investors- Why visibility matters: if you can see it, you can be itThis conversation with Mandy is a masterclass in blending ambition with alignment, and scaling success without losing sight of what matters most. From fearless action to the healing power of connection, there’s wisdom here for entrepreneurs at every stage.If this episode resonated with you, share it with a friend, leave us a review, and keep building the life you were meant to live.👉 Stop playing small, book a call! Link in bio 👉 For more information visit https://www.austinlinney.com/ 👉 The @constructyourlifepodcast is available on ALL platforms More Resources: Discover Proactive Operators at https://www.proactiveoperators.com/. We’re not just coaches—we’re operators and investors with real skin in the game. Our battle-tested strategies come straight from our own businesses. No theory, just execution.No theory, just real execution. Book a call and let’s make things happen! #MINDSETPODCAST #BUSINESSPODCAST #REALESTATEPODCAST Powered by https://www.podcastproducer.com/