Dave Liniger on How to Turn Failures into Fortune
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.
In this episode, Ilana and Dave will discuss:
- Dave's journey from military service to real estate
- Disrupting real estate with RE/MAX
- Financial struggles and industry resistance in the early days
- Building confidence through small wins
- The importance of humility in leadership
- How the military prepared Dave for business challenges
- Turning personal adversity into a motivational force
- Dave’s unyielding determination to recover from paralysis
- The power of selling hope as a leader
- And other topics…
Connect with Dave:
Dave’s Website: https://daveliniger.com/
Dave’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dave-liniger/
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