Construct Your Life With Austin Linney

I’m welcoming you back with a full heart today. After 6.5 years, 1,400+ appearances, and 800 episodes, this podcast became more than content—it became my lifeline, my mirror, and my classroom. I built it in one of the toughest seasons of my life, and along the way, you (and every guest who sat across from me) helped shape me into someone braver, clearer, and kinder. To all the guests I’ve had on,...

It took me years of interviews, rants, and real conversations to finally get this: resilience and growth only kick in when you bet on yourself. The labels don’t matter. The job title doesn’t matter. The strategy doesn’t matter. The decision does—because once I take responsibility, the game actually begins. Key Highlights: - I learned the real lesson after thousands of conversations: bet on myself...

This episode gets raw. I open up about the parts of my story I’ve avoided saying out loud—how privilege, anger, and trauma shaped me, how addiction escalated, and what it actually took to hit bottom. We talk about the stories we tell ourselves, the price of living as a victim, and the moment everything shifted: ownership. This one is about truth, forgiveness, and finally choosing to build a life o...

Today, i'd like t revisit one f my favorite Rants: FUN. This is one is straight from the gut, and now that the year is coming to a close, I think it's important to never forget that word. I’m talking about the one word we stopped protecting in adulthood: Fun. Hustle got me here, but rigidity stole the joy. This episode is a reminder to simplify life, drop the comparison game, and inject en...

In this conversation, I sat down with Daniel to talk about what’s really changing in business right now—and why so many founders feel overwhelmed. We unpack how government, AI, regulation, and nonstop advice are reshaping the landscape, and why confidence, clarity, and community matter more than ever. This episode is about cutting through the noise, understanding your customer deeply, and building...

In this episode, I dig into resilience—not the motivational poster version, but the real kind that shows up when life hits hard. You don’t truly know yourself or the people around you until pressure exposes who they really are. I talk about what difficult seasons reveal, why aligned relationships matter, and how painful moments become the filter that clarifies who should and shouldn’t walk with yo...

In this episode, I sit down with David Daniel for a deep dive on messaging, customer clarity, and why most entrepreneurs try to skip steps they’ve never earned. David breaks down how to define your ideal client, simplify your strategy, avoid shiny-object marketing traps, and build offers that actually match where you are in your business journey. We get into customer feedback, real -world strategy...

In this episode, I break down the biggest lessons I’ve learned this year — from the power of stillness to redefining what revenue really means. I talk about resilience, health, energy management, and why slowing down is sometimes the most productive move you can make. Key Highlights: - Stillness is power: Not responding is sometimes the highest form of response. - Energy is access: Not everyone de...

In this episode Brad puts me in the hot seat to break down how I actually use podcasting as a relationship engine, a content machine, and a long-game business strategy. We talk consistency, guests, gear, distribution, and why downloads don’t matter nearly as much as people think. Key Highlights: - Podcasting is a mindset, not a metric:I t’s about relationships, reps, and distribution — not downloa...

In this episode, I break down a simple, tactical journaling workflow that has completely transformed my self-awareness, clarity, and personal growth. I share exactly how I use Day One, ChatGPT, and NotebookLM to turn my weekly thoughts into a custom podcast I listen to every morning—helping me spot blind spots, track patterns, and accelerate my evolution in real time. Key Highlights: – The journal...

In this Business Breakdown Live episode, Brad and I sit down with the incredible Jackie Hirsch, a veteran business broker who’s seen hundreds of deals go right—and plenty go wrong. We dive deep into one of the most under-discussed but critical topics in business: integrity. Whether you’re buying, selling, or partnering, Jackie shares how to recognize red flags early, trust your intuition when some...

In this Friday Rant, I open up about something that took me way too long to learn: asking for help. For years, I tried to carry everything on my own—business struggles, relationship pain, family issues—and I thought I was the only one dealing with it. But what I’ve realized, especially through my men’s groups and honest conversations, is that everyone’s fighting a battle we can’t always see. We is...

In this episode, I sit down with Whitney Woodcock, the powerhouse founder of Queen of Millions, a global crypto community helping women build confidence, conviction, and wealth in the new financial era. Whitney shares how she left a stable engineering career in D.C., bought a one-way ticket to Bali, and discovered her freedom—and her purpose—through crypto. We dive deep into what it takes to inves...

In this Friday Rant, I talk about what it really means to motivate your team—even when you don’t feel like a “natural leader.” Leadership isn’t about always having the right answers; it’s about creating clarity, energy, and direction for others to follow. When you show up organized, intentional, and confident in your path (even if it’s not perfect), your team will mirror that presence. People grav...

This week I sit down to chat with Michelle Mikel, and she breaks down a no-fluff approach to social that actually drives revenue. Instead of chasing algorithms or blasting cold pitches, she teaches a leverage-first outbound framework: one high-intent message a day that bridges warm relationships to new opportunities. We dig into her 90-day projection system (podcasts, webinars, stages), why most t...

In this Friday Rant, I talk about something we rarely give ourselves permission to do — pause. Growth is a game of levels, and too often we push straight from one to the next without resting, reflecting, or asking if the next climb is even worth it. I share how understanding the cost of progress — in energy, health, and mindset — can help you grow more intentionally and sustainably. Because someti...

In this episode, I sit down with Itamar Marani, a former Israeli special operator turned elite performance coach, to talk about what it really takes to win the battles inside your own head. Itamar shares a wild story from his undercover days that completely reshaped how he viewed fear, identity, and control — and how those lessons now help high-level entrepreneurs break mental patterns that hold t...

In this Friday Rant, I dive into the truth about moving forward—even when you’re unmotivated, unclear, or deep in the messy middle. I’ve learned that progress doesn’t come from having everything lined up perfectly; it comes from showing up and doing the next best thing in front of you. Whether you’re building a business, raising a family, or just trying to stay on track, momentum starts with small...

This week I sit down with Patrick Birdsong for a raw, energizing convo on rebuilding health, leading with boundaries, and winning in a tough market. We get into his 50-lb weight loss (and how tirzepatide helped reset food patterns), why 5:15 a.m. workouts + community changed everything, the art of not self-sabotaging when life is finally good, and the exact reasons his team is having its best year...

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 epi...

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...

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...

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...

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....

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 b...