Dave Liniger, RE/MAX Co-Founder: How to Disrupt an Industry and Turn Failures to Fortunes

Leap Academy with Ilana Golan

Dave Liniger went from pinching pennies while saving for his first property to owning 21 single-family homes at age 21. Despite fierce opposition and financial turmoil, he implemented an innovative commission system that empowered agents to maximize their earnings. His unique model not only transformed his company into a global real estate powerhouse but also revolutionized the entire industry. In this episode, Dave shares his incredible journey of perseverance, highlighting the principles and mindset shifts that drove him to 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, 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…

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 Podcast, Ambition and Grit: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ambition-and-grit/id1674022837

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

How I Turned $1,000 into a Million in Real Estate in My Spare Time by William Nickerson: https://www.amazon.com/Turned-into-Million-Estate-Spare/dp/1607964244