Construct Your Life With Austin Linney

Welcome back to "Construct Your Life." Today, I’m taking a moment to reflect on the journey of reaching 700 podcast episodes. This milestone offers a chance to express gratitude, share the lessons I've learned, and encourage you to live authentically and find fulfillment in the everyday moments. Summary: In this reflective episode, I discuss the significance of appreciating life as it unfolds, rat...

Hey everyone, welcome to our 700th episode of "Construct Your Life.", what a milestone! and today I want to share one of the biggest lessons I've faced throughout my life: patience. It's a challenging lesson, but understanding that patience isn't a weakness but a strength can transform your perspective on growth and success. Summary: In this episode, I explore the concept of patience and how it is...

Welcome back to "Construct Your Life." Today we welcome back Chase Tolleson and we get into the critical intersection of business mindset and personal health. In a world obsessed with external success, it’s vital to turn inward and understand what truly matters. Summary: In this episode, Chase and I explore the tendency to chase external achievements like wealth and success, often ignoring interna...

Hey everybody, welcome back to "Construct Your Life." In today's Friday Rant, I'm redefining what it means to "quit" and how to view it as a positive step rather than a setback. The main point is that true loss only occurs when you completely give up on pursuing growth. Summary: In this episode, I discuss the importance of reframing our understanding of quitting. Quitting isn't about failure—it's...

Hey guys, welcome back to another solo episode of "Construct Your Life." Today, I’m taking some time to reflect on the valuable lessons I’ve learned over the past year in business and personal development. Summary: In this episode, I talk about the realizations that have shaped my journey this past year. From understanding the importance of patience and clear vision to exploring personal limits an...

Hey guys, welcome back to "Construct Your Life." In today's Friday Rant, I'm tackling the issues of fear, anxiety, and the constant second-guessing that plagues many of us. These feelings, often seen as signs to retreat, are actually indicators that you're on the right path. Summary: In this episode, I get into the idea that fear and anxiety are not stop signs, but rather confirmations that you're...

Welcome back to "Construct Your Life." Today's episode features Chase Tolleson discussing the crucial role that consistency plays in leadership. As leaders, it's not just about stating your vision, but about being repetitive and clear enough to ensure it resonates with your team. Summary: Chase dives into the complexities of leadership, particularly the necessity of consistency in messaging and ac...

Hey guys, welcome back to "Construct Your Life." In today’s Friday Rant is about breaking down the illusions we create around success and identity. After interviewing hundreds of successful individuals, I've realized something crucial—those we idolize are human too, with imperfections and flaws. Summary: In this episode, I unravel the myth of idolizing so-called successful people. Through personal...

Welcome back to "Construct Your Life." Today I have A.J. Lawrence in the house. We get into the journey of starting, managing, and exiting businesses. A.J. shares the emotional and financial nuances of selling a business and the significance of maintaining direction and purpose beyond the sale. Summary: In this episode, A.J. Lawrence discusses the complexities of selling and transitioning from a b...

Welcome back to "Construct Your Life." Today I'm diving into the idea that we often create unnecessary complexity in our lives and business endeavors. We subconsciously convince ourselves that if something isn’t hard, it isn’t valuable or deserved. Summary: In this episode, we explore the mental gymnastics we perform to justify complexity in life. I discuss the value of embracing simplicity and re...

Welcome back to "Construct Your Life." Today we welcome back Chase Tolleson. In this episode, we're exploring the power of small, manageable tasks and the role of intensity in achieving your personal and professional goals. Summary: Chase Tolleson shares insights into how adding intensity can transform consistency into remarkable results. From his own journey of health transformation to understand...

Welcome back to "Construct Your Life." Today, we're discussing the underrated value of lack and how reducing certain elements in your life can lead to healing and growth. While society often encourages adding more, sometimes the key to wellness is taking away. Summary: In this episode, I explore the concept of reducing excess in our lives to promote healing and clarity. Whether it’s taking a break...

Welcome back to "Construct Your Life"! Today we have Buddy Rathmell joining us. Buddy is an extraordinary entrepreneur whose journey has taken him from Japan to Thailand, and now back to the U.S. His story is filled with fascinating adventures, from combating human trafficking to running escape rooms, and more recently, helping businesses rank on Google. Summary: In this episode, Buddy Rathmell sh...

Welcome back to "Construct Your Life." In today's Friday Rant, we're exploring the concept of choosing hard over easy in a society that increasingly favors convenience. From internet and food delivery to life-changing decisions, opting for the hard route may promise enduring success and personal growth, unlike its easy counterpart. Summary: In this episode, I get into the benefits of challenging o...

Welcome back to "Construct Your Life". Today, we have Mandy McAllister—an incredible leader in the entrepreneurship space—joining us. Not only is she at the helm of the GoBundance women's group, she also owns a car wash, is a multifamily investor, and is one of my dear friends. Summary: In this episode, Mandy McAllister shares her journey from starting in business to leading a community of entrepr...

​​Welcome back to your Friday Rant. Today, we're tackling a concept I like to call the "Grand Canyon Leap" in business—a metaphor for the emotional chasm we face when transitioning from understanding a venture to actually executing it. Summary: We all grasp the fundamentals of investing, whether in real estate or business acquisitions. But the real challenge isn't in learning these steps; it's in...

Welcome back to "Construct Your Life." Today we've got Chase Tolleson in the house. We're diving into a topic that might catch you off guard—financial literacy. Chase brings a refreshing perspective to understanding money, one that focuses on perception and mindset over mere numbers. Summary: In today’s episode, Chase and I discuss the deeply ingrained perceptions people have about wealth and succ...

Welcome back to another episode of your Friday Rant. Today, I want to share a lesson from a mentor of mine who also happens to be named Austin. He’s younger than me but has achieved incredible success in the world of mergers and acquisitions, currently on his third billion-dollar roll-up. Summary: I was eager to learn the secret to mastering business deals. What he told me was both profound and si...

Welcome back to "Construct Your Life." Today, I'm thrilled to bring on Sue Saller—a powerful voice and author who's here to discuss her new book and inspire us with her journey of transformation. From significant life changes to writing her own story, Sue shares insights into resilience and personal growth. Summary: In this episode, Sue Saller opens up about her transformative journey over the pas...

Welcome back to "Construct Your Life." Today we have Reid in the house—an inspiring entrepreneur who's achieved incredible success and now shares his journey and insights with us. From selling a business to climbing the longest staircase in the world, Reid’s story is one of grit, determination, and the power of relationships. Summary: In this episode, Reid and I discuss the fundament...

Welcome back to your Friday Rant. Today, we're talking about the crucial role consistency plays in transforming your life. Whether it’s getting sober or mastering a new skill, consistency is the foundation upon which success is built. Summary: In this rant, I share insights on how the journey to sobriety taught me the importance of keeping promises to myself by cultivating consistency. Too oft...

Welcome back to "Construct Your Life." I'm here with Chase Tolleson, ready to dive into another conversation that's sure to ignite your thinking. Today, we're each picking a topic to explore, focusing on leadership, critical thinking, and how we can better influence ourselves and others. Summary: In this episode, Chase and I discuss the importance of developing deeper layers...

Welcome back to this week's Friday Rant. Today I'm diving into a lesson on kindergartners and business. You might be wondering how they connect—well, let me tell you. Summary: While working on a large apartment complex project with various contractors, our crew was praised for excelling in the simplest areas: showing up on time, cleaning up after ourselves, and not complaining. Surprisingl...

Welcome back to "Construct Your Life." I’ve got Zach and James here with me today, and we’re diving into the often confusing world of agencies. We’re breaking down what a marketing agency truly is and exploring the trust-building process that’s crucial to our industry. Summary: In this episode, Zach, James, and I clarify what it means to be a marketing agency in today’s digital age, from...

Welcome back to your Friday rant. In this episode, I explore the importance of being ready for the key decisions in your life and business. Are you showing up as the best version of yourself? Whether it's a big business decision or a personal commitment, what matters is how prepared you are when the moment strikes. It's about optimizing your life, like an athlete training for a big game, s...