Construct Your Life With Austin Linney

In this week’s Friday Rant, I’m diving into something most people avoid talking about — childhood trauma and how it silently drives the way we lead, work, and interact with others. I’ve seen it over and over again when I work with clients — CEOs, managers, sales teams. There’s always a recurring problem in the business, a pattern that keeps showing up. But instead of asking why it’s happening, mos...

Welcome back to Construct your life! In this week’s special Business Live show, Brad and I sat down with Clint Fiore, founder of Dealonomy, to unpack one of the most innovative shifts happening in the business brokerage world right now. After a decade of helping entrepreneurs buy and sell companies, Clint decided to flip the model on its head. Instead of catering to sellers like every traditional...

In this Friday Rant, I dive into something we don’t give enough credit to: laughter. Life piles on—deals fall through, family stress builds, your day goes sideways—and it’s easy to get stuck replaying the same “bad day” story on loop. But here’s the truth: sometimes it wasn’t a bad day at all, it was just a bad hour you carried with you all day. I’ve learned that if I stop wallowing and start laug...

In this episode of Construct Your Life, I sit down with my friend Mandy McAllister to dive into the themes of connection, community, growth, and fearless entrepreneurship. From scaling businesses to healing old wounds, we explore how clarity comes through community, how fear shapes our choices, and why chasing cash flow and impact often matters more than chasing net worth. Mandy also shares powerf...

Welcome back! In this Friday rant, I dive into the power of faith and belief over force. Too often we try to control outcomes, push people, or over-optimize life, only to end up frustrated and reactive. But when we trust the process, take consistent daily actions, and believe deeply in ourselves, we create resilience. Faith allows us to bend with the chaos of life without breaking — and that’s whe...

Welcome back! Today I sit down with Nick Alter, a growth operator and community builder who helps founders get unstuck and build businesses that actually last. We dig into why real, in-person community matters more than ever, how to ask “What do you really want?” until you get the honest answer, and why most founders stall because they’re selling themselves—not a clear, repeatable offer. We also b...

Welcome back! In today’s Friday Rant, I dive into the topic no one likes to talk about—time. We live in a world of instant gratification where patience feels like a weakness. But rushing for answers and forcing clarity usually leads to bad decisions, shaky foundations, and regret. Time and silence are the real teachers—they give us the answers, the clarity, and the solid ground we’re all looking f...

Welcome back to Construct Your Life! In this conversation, I sit down with my good friend Linda Galvan, a transformational facilitator and spiritual intuitive who helps people uncover and heal the hidden patterns holding them back. We dive into blind spots entrepreneurs don’t even realize they carry, the connection between business struggles and family systems, and how money is really just energy...

Welcome back! In today’s Friday Rant, I talk about what it really means to surrender control—like rafting down a raging river without a paddle. Too often, we cling to outcomes, try to control every detail, and curate a “perfect” life… only to block the very surprises and breakthroughs we’ve been waiting for. Whether it’s a divorce, a move, a business deal, or a big life change, sometimes the most...

Welcome back! In this episode, I sit down with Hil to explore the world of sound healing, music, and the deeper connection between frequency and our wellbeing. Hil shares her story of growing up singing, navigating chronic illness, and discovering the transformative power of sound baths—not just for herself, but for others who’ve experienced real, physical and emotional breakthroughs. We dive into...

Welcome back! In today’s Friday Rant, I talk about the difference between chasing the thing and staying true to the mission. The thing can be a deal, a client, or a specific outcome—but if you attach your happiness to that, you’re in for a rough ride. Not every deal closes. Not every client signs. Not every goal gets hit. But when you anchor yourself to the mission—your values, your purpose, the i...

Welcome back! In this episode, I sit down with Clint Fiore, a business broker who’s changing the game for buyers and sellers alike. Clint shares his journey from startup founder to building a brokerage he wished existed when he was trying to buy his first business. We talk about the rise of ETA, why authenticity beats credentials, and how his new platform, Dealonomy, is making business buying and...

Episode Summary: Welcome back! In today’s Friday Rant, I dive into something simple but powerful: laughter. When was the last time you really laughed? As adults, we get so caught up in chasing numbers, optimizing every second, and living for social media validation that we forget to enjoy life. We’re “on” 24/7—talking about revenue, followers, units—but missing the small, real moments that actuall...

Episode Summary: Welcome back! Today I sit down with Nick Hancock—better known online as the mattress guy—to talk about what it means to own your lane and go all in. Nick’s story is wild: from getting fired from a 9–5 to stepping into his family’s decades-old mattress business, he’s now running his own shop and using social media to disrupt an industry that hasn’t changed much in years. We talk ab...

Episode Summary: Welcome back! In today’s Friday Rant, I break down a truth that hit me hard: mediocrity is always around—but it gets exposed the second real passion walks into the room. If you’ve ever found yourself doing “all the right things” but still not getting the results you want, this one’s for you. Maybe the problem isn’t your work ethic. Maybe you’re just chasing the wrong thing. I’m sh...

Episode Summary: Welcome back! In this episode, I sit down with Zach Ashburn ,financial advisor, entrepreneur, and self-proclaimed coastal workaholic, to unpack what it really looks like to align your life and business with what matters most. From building a boutique consulting firm for ex-corporate pros, to moving his family to the coast after a grueling multi-year foster care journey, Zach share...

Episode Summary: Welcome back to Construct Your Life! Today, I’m reminding you that you are never truly alone in whatever you’re going through. Life can feel overwhelming, and it's easy to believe that nobody understands or cares. But the truth is, most people are carrying heavy burdens — whether it’s addiction, heartbreak, financial struggles, or health issues. Opening up to someone, whether a fr...

Episode Summary: Welcome back to Construct Your Life! Today, I’m sharing a deep conversation with Omar Pinto about the essence of healthy masculinity, self-awareness, and spiritual growth. Omar explores how society’s view of masculinity is shifting, emphasizing strength through vulnerability, discipline, and self-mastery. We discuss how modern men can break free from outdated stereotypes, reconnec...

Episode Summary: Welcome back to Construct Your Life! Today, I’m sharing a powerful reminder about the core of human desire: being seen and loved. At the heart of everything we do is the need for recognition, validation, and connection — both internally and externally. We often seek approval from others because we haven’t fully recognized our own worth. This episode explores how self-love and self...

Episode Summary: Welcome back to Construct Your Life! Today, I’m joined by Omar Pinto, a man who’s navigated the depths of addiction, healing, and transformation. Omar shares his powerful journey from struggles with alcohol, addiction, and societal labels to a life of spiritual discovery through plant medicine and meditation. He discusses how releasing labels like “addict” or “alcoholic” can free...

Episode Summary: In this Friday Rant, I dive into something a lot of us are struggling with right now—too much advice. We’re surrounded by podcasts, books, videos, and social media telling us how to live, but at some point, it all starts to blur. I’m not against learning—but if you don’t know your values, you’ll end up living by someone else’s. This episode is all about getting intentional with th...

Episode Summary: Welcome back to Construct Your Life! Today, I sit down with Bodhi Gallo, a marketing savant and successful business owner who has navigated buying, scaling, and selling businesses in the service industry. Bodhi shares his journey from corporate America to building a dumpster rental empire, highlighting the importance of smart marketing, hiring the right team, and understanding you...

Episode Summary: In this Friday Rant, I get real about something we all struggle with—asking for help. I’ve spent way too much time carrying stress, pretending I had it all under control, when deep down, I was drowning. I used to think asking for help made me weak. But the truth? The moment you ask, things start to shift. This episode is a reminder that you don’t have to do life alone. If you'...

Episode Summary: Welcome back! In this episode, I sit down with Brad Smith—entrepreneur, content strategist, and the mind behind an innovative content house that's flipping the script on how service-based businesses build authority and trust. Brad shares how he's turning podcasting and video production into business-building machines, even for those too nervous to hit record. We dive into...

Episode Summary: Welcome back! In today’s Friday Rant, I dive into a mindset shift that can completely change the trajectory of your day, your business, and your life: Are you playing offense or defense? I break down what it means to move from a reactive, scarcity-driven mode into a proactive, abundant one. When we’re not taking care of ourselves—physically, mentally, emotionally—we slip into surv...