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Aug 2024
39 m

RE/MAX Co-Founder, Dave Liniger: Leaders...

Kevin St.Clergy | MedPB
About this episode

The demands of running an audiology practice can bury your original purpose. But for Dave Liniger, losing sight of his ‘why’ was not an option. Laser-focused on his mission to revolutionize the real estate industry, he overcame significant setbacks and achieved remarkable success. In this episode, Dave shares his powerful journey of resilience, highlighting the leadership principles and mindset shifts necessary for huge success.


Dave Liniger is the co-founder of RE/MAX, a real estate empire that spans over 115 countries with more than 142,000 sales agents. He is also a decorated Air Force veteran and serial entrepreneur.


In this episode, Kevin and Dave will discuss:

- Dave's journey from a farm boy to co-founding RE/MAX

- Military discipline as the bedrock of his business success

- The importance of finding your 'why' in business

- Goal setting for sustained growth

- Strategies for hiring right and defining clear roles

- Turning personal setbacks into comebacks

- Leadership lessons from Dave’s book, The Perfect 10

- Universal leadership principles for any practice

- The role of continuous learning and self-improvement

- The significance of teamwork and trusting your team

- And other topics…


Dave Liniger is a legendary figure in the real estate industry, renowned for co-founding RE/MAX with his wife, Gail. He revolutionized the real estate business by introducing a model that significantly increased agent commissions. RE/MAX has now expanded into a real estate empire that spans over 115 countries with more than 142,000 sales agents. Dave is also a decorated Air Force veteran, serial entrepreneur, philanthropist, adventurer, and a passionate advocate for perseverance and leadership. He is the bestselling author of The Perfect 10 and the host of the Ambition and Grit podcast. After retiring as CEO in 2018, Dave continues to serve as Chairman of the Board at RE/MAX Holdings.


Connect with Dave:

Dave’s Website: https://daveliniger.com/ 

Dave’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dave-liniger/ 


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 


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