Durand on Demand

This week, we explore the 7 traits of long-term performers and number 7 will probably surprise most of you! Don't forget to give us a 5-star rating and tune into Durand on Demand here on your favorite podcasting platform or on YouTube. If you want to take your business to the next level, build an incredible company culture, and close more sales, check out my NEW masterclass Leading Giants. In...

AMU President Mark Middendorf is this week's Giant. He discusses common traits found in all great leaders, and what he's found to be the defining factor for self-made billionaires that he's personally applied in his own journey. Mark Middendorf, a Chicago native, was educated at Northern Illinois University and holds a Master of Business Administration in Finance from DePaul Univers...

Break free of everything holding you back. Break free of your self-doubt, let go of your pride and ego, and seize greatness. Be IGNITED by opportunity and achieve success. Believe in your abilities, face challenges, and DEFY ALL ODDS. Don't be trapped into thinking your dreams are unrealistic. Greatness needs a stage to be on, and you are the performer to create your MASTERPIECE this year. Th...

🚫 3 self-help LIES to get rid of 🚫 🙅‍♂️ A positive attitude is the key to success People with positive attitudes are great to be around. But it doesn't always mean they are people who are successful — conversely, I'm sure you can think of at least one person with a negative attitude who has built a successful business or made great strides in their career. The key to success is resolv...

This week's giant is Denzil Samuels. Denzil was born in India, educated in England and lives in the United States. He has lived and worked in the UK, Germany, France, Saudi Arabia and Hong Kong. He is the global leader for the Partner ecosystem for Cisco's Services (CX) organization. Denzil lives in Florida with his wife, Shari. They have 4 adult children and 2 grandchildren. In 2023, De...

In this bonus episode, I'll show you how to scale a business in ANY industry quickly using these top 10 ways to grow fast 🚀 These are the strategies I've used to grow my own companies to the hundreds of millions, with over a BILLION dollars in sales. Which one of these is the most important for you and your business? Let me know in the comments ⬇️ Hi there! I'm Dave Durand, a best-...

Today's giant is Joseph Crivello, otherwise known as Joe, a serial entrepreneur having built successful businesses in the aviation, real estate, and technology industries. He is currently the CEO of Jet Out, a company he founded in 2018 which is one of the fastest growing aircraft co-ownership and charter companies in the United States. Jet out has been disrupting the fractional ownership ind...

Today's GIANT is Justin Donald, author, investor and entrepreneur.  Justin Donald, called the “Warren Buffett of Lifestyle Investing,” is the #1 WSJ bestselling author of The Lifestyle Investor: The 10 Commandments of Cash Flow Investing for Passive Income and Financial Freedom. As founder of The Lifestyle Investor, he specializes in low-risk cash flow investing, simplifying complex financial...

Lara Logan shares her incredible story with our Giants this week. The major takeaways for you are to: learn to communicate with authenticity, while recognizing bias, and take courage in the midst of fear because your calling is your responsibility. Lara shares the ups and downs of her career, and how truth in the midst of adversity shaped her life and career forever. Join us at www.leadinggiants.c...

Gary joins to share his convictions on the American Dream, his story from zero to hero, and how he's managed to build & rebuild his business empire by empowering key leaders, relying on his faith and family, all while dealing with turbulent times. The story doesn't end there: you're in the driver's seat, how will you slay dragons and become a giant? Join us at www.leadinggi...

Tom Monaghan was named the entrepreneur of the decade, and nearly lost it all due to frivolous lawsuits and financial problems in his business. Through the years, Tom dedicated much of his life to prayer and hard work, but even he says he wasn't prepared to achieve the heights of success he had achieved. Beyond the ups and downs, Tom's faith in God played a pivotal role in his philanthro...