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  Sponsored By: Airbnb - Your home might be worth more than you think. Find out how much at airbnb.com/host Mint Mobile - To get a new 3-month premium wireless plan for just 15 bucks a month, go to mintmobile.com/profiting  Found - Try Found for FREE at found.com/profiting  Working Genius - Get 20% off the $25 Working Genius assessment at workinggenius.com/ with code PROFITING at checkout Shopify - Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at youngandprofiting.co/shopify    Indeed - Get a $75 job credit at indeed.com/profiting    Active Deals - youngandprofiting.com/deals Key YAP Links Reviews - ratethispodcast.com/yap  Youtube - youtube.com/c/YoungandProfiting  LinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/htaha/  Instagram - instagram.com/yapwithhala/  Social + Podcast Services: yapmedia.com  Transcripts - youngandprofiting.com/episodes-new  All Show Keywords: Entrepreneurship, entrepreneurship podcast, Business, Business podcast, Self Improvement, Self-Improvement, Personal development, Starting a business, Strategy, Investing, Sales, Selling, Psychology, Productivity, Entrepreneurs, AI, Artificial Intelligence, Technology, Marketing, Negotiation, Money, Finance, Side hustle, Startup, mental health, Career, Leadership, Mindset, Health, Growth mindset.  Leadership & Team Building Leadership, Productivity, Networking, Goal Setting, Time Management, Problem Solving, Decision Making, Leadership Skills, Strategic Planning, Mindset, Time Management, Team Building. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices