Start With A Win
443 episodes - English - Latest episode: 10 days ago - ★★★★★ - 155 ratingsEvery day you have a choice. You can wake up and choose to give in to mediocrity and complacency, you can choose bad habits and poor choices, and you can do the bare minimum to get by and fly under the radar. Or you can choose to make today the day that sets you apart from the crowd, you can choose to start doing the right things, the things that will set you up for success. You can choose to create a life that is worth living, worth waking up to, and worth sharing with the world around you. Today You can choose to start with a win.
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Leadership Tactics Part 1 with Sergeant Major Kyle Lamb
August 10, 2022 11:00 - 21 minutes - 25.2 MBSergeant Major Kyle Lamb spent over 21 years in the United States Army, with 15 years of that time with Delta Force. He has participated in many conflicts, including Desert Storm, Bosnia, Iraq, as well as in the battle made famous by the movie Black Hawk Down in Somalia. Sergeant Major Lamb is the Founder and President of Viking Tactics, a tactical training and tactical gear business. He has also written a number of books, including his latest Leadership in the Shadows. Main Topics...
How to Communicate with Extreme Clarity with Debra Jasper
August 03, 2022 11:00 - 23 minutes - 27.1 MBInternational speaker, Debra Jasper, is the founder of Mindset Digital, which is a digital transformation company that provides in-depth training, strategy and consulting to companies around the world. She serves as a Faculty Fellow at Ohio State University and has been named one of the top 12 Winning Women entrepreneurs in North America by Ernst & Young. Main Topics How COVID-19 impacted our work in the digital world and the need for extreme clarity in our communication (02:00) ...
Quick Win: There is no Easy Button in Life or Business
July 29, 2022 11:00 - 51 seconds - 1.03 MBNo easy button for business or life, however the EASIER button is to deploy leadership for yourself and for others. Connect with Adam: https://www.startwithawin.com/ https://www.facebook.com/AdamContosCEO https://twitter.com/AdamContosCEO https://www.instagram.com/adamcontosceo/
Building a Life of Consistency with Mike O’Hearn
July 27, 2022 11:00 - 24 minutes - 27.9 MBMike O’Hearn is a bodybuilder, personal trainer, actor, model and community ambassador. He holds four Mr. Universe titles and was voted one of the twelve greatest physiques of all time by the fitness industry. Mike is a true champion and well-rounded athlete who has graced over 500 fitness covers. Main Topics How Mike got the title “The Titan” and what it means to him (01:24) The importance of living with intentionality and being all in on what you’re doing in order to achieve yo...
200th Episode Celebration
July 20, 2022 11:00 - 24 minutes - 28.1 MBHappy 200th Episode, Win Nation! Join Adam and Producer Mark as they reminisce on some of their favorite moments and favorite guests of the last couple of years! Adam’s Top 3 Favorites: Ep. 183 Excuses are the Killers of Leaders with Don Yaeger Ep. 163 Life is Not a Spectator Sport with General Martin E. Dempsey Ep. 129 The Journey to Self-Awareness with Dr. Tasha Eurich Producer Mark’s Top 3 Favorites: Ep. 165 Transform Overthinking From a Super Problem to a Superpower with J...
Quick Win: What Are People Really Buying?
July 15, 2022 11:00 - 48 seconds - 1000 KBWhat are people really buying? It's not just a product or service—it's a desired outcome! So when thinking about your customers, sell to them with their desired outcome in mind. Connect with Adam: https://www.startwithawin.com/ https://www.facebook.com/AdamContosCEO https://twitter.com/AdamContosCEO https://www.instagram.com/adamcontosceo/
The Art of Badassery with Jennifer Cassetta
July 13, 2022 11:00 - 23 minutes - 27 MBJennifer Cassetta is a nationally recognized motivational speaker and empowerment coach with a third-degree black belt in Hapkido and a master’s degree in nutrition. Over the past two decades, she has helped tens of thousands of women feel strong, safe, and powerful from college campuses to corporations. Her keynotes and trainings guide women to tap into their innate power, speak up against predatory behavior, and level up their mind, body, and spiritual well-being. Main Topics Ho...
Growing a Business Through Building Relationships with Gary Mauris, Dominion Lending Centres
July 06, 2022 11:00 - 24 minutes - 28.4 MBAdam is joined by Gary Mauris the co-founder, president and CEO of Dominion Lending Centres, the leading mortgage company in Canada. Gary shares about his entrepreneurial journey to starting DLC through building relationships, humility and creating a loyal customer base. Gary Mauris is the co-founder and President & CEO of Dominion Lending Centres; CEO of Mortgage Centre Canada; and Chairman of Mortgage Architects. Together, these companies account for almost 40% of all broker orig...
Quick Win: Leaders Create Other Leaders
July 01, 2022 11:00 - 53 seconds - 1.06 MBLeaders create other leaders. They lead with presence and with clarity. Leading isn't a title—it's the action that you are taking to lead people and create new leaders! Connect with Adam: https://www.startwithawin.com/ https://www.facebook.com/AdamContosCEO https://twitter.com/AdamContosCEO https://www.instagram.com/adamcontosceo/
How Technology is Driving the Future of Franchising with Dave Liniger
June 29, 2022 11:00 - 17 minutes - 16.4 MBThere are more than 750,000 franchises in the United States, meaning that more than 10% of American businesses are part of the franchise model. Adam welcomes back Dave Liniger to talk all about franchising and how technology is likely to be one of the biggest drivers of the industry moving forward. Dave Liniger started RE/MAX in 1973, and it has become the largest real estate company in the world with a record year in 2021. He also runs a private equity company, Area15 Ventures, f...
Developing a Team Mentality with Scott “The Sheriff” Parker, NHL Stanley Cup Champion
June 22, 2022 11:00 - 23 minutes - 26.9 MBScott Parker is a former professional ice hockey right winger who played for the San Jose Sharks and the Colorado Avalanche in the NHL. Scott earned his nickname, "The Sheriff,” from his reputation as a feared fighter and enforcer. In 2006, Parker and his wife Francesca, started a charity called "Parker's Platoon.” Parker’s Platoon is dedicated to helping military veterans and retired professional athletes who deal with PTSD and traumatic brain and body injuries. The conversation...
Quick Win: The Two Most Important Times of the Day for Business Leaders
June 17, 2022 11:00 - 57 seconds - 1.15 MBThe two most important hours of your day are actually the two most important things you can work on in your business: Client Hour and Content Hour. So build these into your calendar, and stick to it! Connect with Adam: https://www.startwithawin.com/ https://www.facebook.com/AdamContosCEO https://twitter.com/AdamContosCEO https://www.instagram.com/adamcontosceo/
From Start-Up to Seven Figures: A Conversation with Lindsay Pinchuk
June 15, 2022 11:00 - 22 minutes - 26.3 MBLindsay Pinchuk is a former high-powered magazine publishing executive turned business owner and leader. She is the founder of Bump Club and Beyond --- a community of resources, support, and educational tools for millions of parents and parents-to-be across the country. In year one, she turned a profit, and then grew her company to a 7-figure revenue each year and her community to over 3 million users. Less than a decade later, she led her company through the acquisition of a larg...
Create Winning Systems in Your Business with Misty Lown
June 08, 2022 11:00 - 24 minutes - 22.3 MBMisty Lown is the founder, president, and energized force behind More Than Just Great Dancing, a licensed dance studio affiliation program that has a positive impact on over 100,000 dance students around the globe each week. She is a sought-after speaker and business leader. She has been recognized as “Teacher of the Year” by Eclipse, “Outstanding Businesswoman of the Year” by the YWCA, as well as many others. She is also the author of One Small Yes an Amazon #1 Bestseller. Misty s...
Find Freedom Through Systems in Your Business with Misty Lown
June 08, 2022 11:00 - 24 minutes - 22.4 MBMisty Lown is the founder, president, and energized force behind More Than Just Great Dancing, a licensed dance studio affiliation program that has a positive impact on over 100,000 dance students around the globe each week. She is a sought-after speaker and business leader. She has been recognized as “Teacher of the Year” by Eclipse, “Outstanding Businesswoman of the Year” by the YWCA, as well as many others. She is also the author of One Small Yes an Amazon #1 Bestseller. Misty s...
Quick Win: Are You an Order Taker or a Deal Maker?
June 03, 2022 11:00 - 58 seconds - 1.16 MBAre you an order taker or a deal maker? If you're always in business and always waiting for something to happen, you're an order taker. But those who are out there, growing their business and making things happen—they're the deal makers! It's up to you to decide if you're going to be an order taker or a deal maker! Connect with Adam: https://www.startwithawin.com/ https://www.facebook.com/AdamContosCEO https://twitter.com/AdamContosCEO https://www.instagram.com/adamcontosceo/ ...
The Two Most Important Hours of the Day
June 01, 2022 11:00 - 25 minutes - 29.2 MBIn this episode of Start With A Win, Adam is joined by Producer Mark to talk about the two most important hours in the day for any business owner or entrepreneur: Client Hour and Content Hour. When it comes to sales, there are two types of people: order takers and order makers. An order taker is someone who expects the business to happen and to have sales dropped in their lap. They often get their sales leads from those “lead fairies” like web forms and lead-generating companies. ...
Become a Lifelong Learner with Dave Liniger - Part 2
May 25, 2022 11:00 - 28 minutes - 33 MBDave Liniger started RE/MAX in 1973, and it has become the largest real estate company in the world with a record year in 2021. He also runs a private equity company, Area15 Ventures, focused on emerging franchisors and high-growth businesses. Dave and Adam pick up their conversation from last week by talking about the importance of being a lifelong learner. Dave shares how the early days of building RE/MAX began a pattern of lifelong learning that he’s carried on throughout his en...
Quick Win: Overcoming the True Enemy
May 20, 2022 11:00 - 50 seconds - 1 MBWhen facing a challenge, the enemy is not what's actually in front of us, it's how we FEEL about what we have to overcome. What is the solution? Make a plan, execute that plan, and overcome that enemy! Connect with Adam: startwithawin.com/ facebook.com/REMAXAdamContos twitter.com/REMAXAdamContos instagram.com/REMAXadamcontos/
How to Lead with Transparency and Cultivate Confidence with Dave Liniger - Part 1
May 18, 2022 11:00 - 24 minutes - 28.4 MBDave Liniger started RE/MAX in 1973, and it has become the largest real estate company in the world with a record year in 2021. He also runs a private equity company, Area15 Ventures, focused on emerging franchisors and high-growth businesses. Dave’s experience in business and leadership is extensive and diverse—from four tours in Vietnam to owning and running a NASCAR team to building dozens of companies over the years. So he understands what it takes to start and grow a successfu...
The Power of Love in Leadership with Monty Moran, former CEO of Chipotle Mexican Grill
May 11, 2022 11:00 - 28 minutes - 32.1 MBMonty Moran is the former co-CEO of Chipotle Mexican Grill. Prior to joining Chipotle, he was head of litigation and CEO at a Denver-based law firm for ten years. Most recently, Monty realized his lifelong dream of becoming a pilot, and flies his airplane throughout the United States to pursue his interest in better understanding and serving Americans, a quest he documents through his startup, Old Tale Productions. He is also the author of the book Love is Free. Guac is Extra: H...
Quick Win: Why Are So Many People Terrible At Sales?
May 06, 2022 12:00 - 49 seconds - 1.62 MBWhy are some people terrible at sales? The truth is they skip the first, and maybe most important step: Building relationships. People don't want to do business with someone they don't trust. And relationships are the conduits to trust. So build those bridges, build those relationships, and the sales will happen. Connect with Adam: startwithawin.com/ facebook.com/REMAXAdamContos twitter.com/REMAXAdamContos instagram.com/REMAXadamcontos/
The Five Steps to Overcoming Adversity
May 04, 2022 12:00 - 29 minutes - 33.9 MBTony Giordano is a top real estate agent, business consultant, renowned international speaker and owner of four successful businesses. He is a national and international best-selling author of the books 'the social agent,’ which teaches clients, and sales professionals the correct ways to integrate online presence and grow their business. Tony is also passionate about helping others find success through his company, R.I.S.E. Coaching. Adam and Tony talk about overcoming adversity a...
What’s Next?
April 27, 2022 12:00 - 24 minutes - 27.9 MBIn this episode of Start With A Win, Adam Contos and Producer Mark dive into the subject of change and how to decide what’s next when life presents you with new opportunities. Adam is in the midst of his own season of change after making the decision to leave his role as CEO of RE/MAX. Whether change happened to you or you’ve made the decision, change is an opportunity. But that doesn’t mean you should jump at every single opportunity that comes your way. Adam shares his own proc...
QuickWin: Do You Focus On The Right Things?
April 22, 2022 12:00 - 46 seconds - 1.53 MBWhat's the best way to get things done in your life? Focus on what you can control and control what you focus on. When you make a conscious effort to control your focus, you can control what we get done! Connect with Adam: startwithawin.com/ facebook.com/REMAXAdamContos twitter.com/REMAXAdamContos instagram.com/REMAXadamcontos/
The Hardcore Closer Part 2 with Ryan Stewman
April 20, 2022 11:00 - 22 minutes - 26.3 MBIn this two-part episode of Start With A Win, we are joined by Ryan Stewman, the CEO of Hardcore Closer, an online learning resource for salespeople, including topics like advertising, marketing, funnel, sales and social media. His online courses have everything you need in order to start marketing your business online and crushing your competitors. Part two picks up the conversation between Adam and Ryan where he talks about the importance of not only leading in the business world...
The Hardcore Closer Part 1 with Ryan Stewman
April 13, 2022 11:00 - 19 minutes - 22.4 MBRyan Stewman is a genius loan officer turned rogue Internet marketer. He is the CEO of Hardcore Closer, an online learning resource for salespeople, including topics like advertising, marketing, funnel, sales and social media. His online courses have everything you need in order to start marketing your business online and crushing your competitors. But his success did not come easily. Ryan likes to say that he is a prime example of what’s possible in America. He was adopted as a b...
QuickWin: Work on Your Business Instead of in Your Business
April 08, 2022 11:00 - 1 minute - 2.31 MBOne of the biggest challenges faced by those who are running a business is that they are often spending more time working in than business instead of on the business. You should be hiring people to do the day-to-day tasks of the business while you are scaling the results of your business—finding more markets, more price per transaction or more customers. Work on your business, not in your business! Connect with Adam: startwithawin.com/ facebook.com/REMAXAdamContos twitter.com/RE...
Leaders Run Toward the Problem
April 06, 2022 11:00 - 20 minutes - 23 MBRex Tibbens is the president and CEO of Frontdoor which is the parent company to several home warranty brands, including American Home Shield. He is former chief operating officer of Lyft and the former vice president at Amazon, where he led the technical and product development of Prime Now, Amazon’s one-hour delivery service. Now, he is bringing his former tech leadership into the traditionally lower-tech home warranty industry. Adam and Rex open the conversation by talking about...
Leadership is a Relay Race
March 30, 2022 11:00 - 22 minutes - 26.3 MBAfter nearly 20 years with RE/MAX, and four years as the CEO, Adam Contos is turning the page on a successful chapter of his life. In this very special episode of Start With A Win, Adam is joined by Producer Mark and another very special guest, Kelly Contos—his wife! The three talk about Adam’s time with RE/MAX and the lessons he’s learned and the company’s achievements over the years. One of the things Adam has taken from his time around the RE/MAX agent family is that hunger cau...
QuickWin: Don't Try To Impress, Try To Be Impressed
March 25, 2022 11:00 - 43 seconds - 1.41 MBIf you're trying to impress someone when you first meet them, the truth is you're about it all wrong! The key is actually to be impressed BY THEM! Ask great questions and be really interested in what they have to say. This will build a bridge to a positive relationship! Connect with Adam: https://www.startwithawin.com/ https://www.facebook.com/REMAXAdamContos https://twitter.com/REMAXAdamContos https://www.instagram.com/REMAXadamcontos/
Excuses are the Killers of Leaders with Don Yaeger
March 23, 2022 11:00 - 26 minutes - 30.5 MBDon Yaeger is a nationally acclaimed inspirational speaker, longtime Associate Editor of Sports Illustrated, author of over 30 books—eleven of which have become New York Times Bestsellers. Today he studies how playing sports shapes Fortune 500 CEOS on his podcast, Corporate Competitor. He has interviewed CEOs of Delta Airlines, Disney, Bank of America, and even ADAM CONTOS! Don grew up reading Sports Illustrated, so joining that team of talented storytellers was like a dream come t...
Leveling Up with Vernice “FlyGirl” Armour
March 16, 2022 11:00 - 29 minutes - 33.4 MBVernice “FlyGirl” Armour is a former police officer and Marine, and she is America’s first African-American female combat pilot. After serving two tours of duty in Iraq, FlyGirl revved up her career in the private sector as an entrepreneur, consultant to business, and author of Zero to Breakthrough: The 7-Step, Battle-Tested Method for Accomplishing Goals that Matter. As a speaker and executive coach, FlyGirl unleashes hard-hitting advice and amazing anecdotes from her adventures on...
QuickWin: The Three "A" Questions
March 11, 2022 12:00 - 42 seconds - 1.38 MBAsk yourself these three questions each day, and it will no doubt set you up for success in your day! Connect with Adam: https://www.startwithawin.com/ https://www.facebook.com/REMAXAdamContos https://twitter.com/REMAXAdamContos https://www.instagram.com/REMAXadamcontos/
3 Ways to Build Trust
March 09, 2022 12:00 - 22 minutes - 25.6 MBAccording to a study done by Newsweek and Brand Spark a couple years ago, RE/MAX agents are the most trusted by Americans. Based on the data, consumers want trust, safety and inclusion in the companies they do business with—in that order. In this episode of Start With A Win, Adam unpacks three ways you can build trust with people and in business. 1. Build Positive Relationships We all have those people in our lives who we call friends, but every time we talk to them, they're gossi...
Developing Habits to Achieve Your Dreams with Colonel Chris Hadfield
March 02, 2022 12:00 - 22 minutes - 25.7 MBReferred to as “the most famous astronaut since Neil Armstrong,” Colonel Chris Hadfield became a household name as the first Canadian commander of the International Space Station. A heavily decorated astronaut, engineer, and pilot, Hadfield’s many awards include the Order of Canada, the Meritorious Service Cross, and the NASA Exceptional Service Medal. Hadfield is also a bestselling author of four books, an acclaimed musician, and the host of two internationally acclaimed television...
QuickWin: How Do We Get Better?
February 25, 2022 12:00 - 38 seconds - 819 KBWe get better by changing and growing! If you want to get better, make growing and changing as natural as breathing. Accept change, accept growth, and go after it! Connect with Adam: https://www.startwithawin.com/ https://www.facebook.com/REMAXAdamContos https://twitter.com/REMAXAdamContos https://www.instagram.com/REMAXadamcontos/
Elevating People by Creating Workspaces of the Future
February 23, 2022 12:00 - 18 minutes - 21.6 MBAs a founder and the CEO of Vari, Jason McCann’s mission is to help companies create environments that elevate people. Jason co-founded VariDesk in 2013, and the brand quickly became synonymous with sit-stand desks. Today, the company name is Vari, and it has grown into a workspace innovation company that provides everything high-growth businesses need to unlock the potential of their workforce. Jason and his leadership have been widely celebrated over the years, including recently ...
How to Become More Productive by Becoming More Focused
February 16, 2022 12:00 - 21 minutes - 25.1 MBIt’s easy to lose focus with so much going on in the world today—between social media, streaming and the constant influx of news. We have so much coming at us, and it’s trying to steal our focus! In this episode of Start With A Win, Adam dives into the topic of focus and how to become more focused so you can be more productive in your everyday life. Focus consists of two things: Will Power Attention Will power is our internal energy. Our will power can be stolen through critici...
Quick Win: When You Lead, You Influence
February 11, 2022 12:00 - 44 seconds - 942 KBWhen you lead, you influence. So that means it's crucial that you take your role seriously as a leader! Connect with Adam: https://www.startwithawin.com/ https://www.facebook.com/REMAXAdamContos https://twitter.com/REMAXAdamContos https://www.instagram.com/REMAXadamcontos/
Take Back Your Time Through Organization
February 09, 2022 12:00 - 24 minutes - 27.9 MBRía, the Founder and CEO of RíOrganize, is a SoCal native who is loving life in Texas as a wife, mother, and business owner. She's always had a knack for creativity, but it wasn't until becoming a mom of 3 that she began to appreciate the stress relief organization can offer, which was the foundation of her luxury home organization business. As someone who is messy by nature, Ría loves sharing her tools with others. As she says, “You don’t have to be born with it—organization can be...
Information is Currency: A Conversation with RISMedia Founder & CEO John Featherston
February 02, 2022 13:00 - 23 minutes - 27.4 MBJohn Featherston launched RISMedia in 1980, and it has since become the leader in real estate information, servicing more than 500,000 of the residential real estate industry’s most productive and successful agents, brokers and related service professionals. A thought leader and frequent speaker, John was awarded the 2015 RE/MAX “On the Shoulders of Giants” Award, recognizing his longtime support of the real estate industry. Whether you’re in the real estate world, or a completel...
QuickWin: What Creates Unstoppable Results?
January 28, 2022 12:00 - 42 seconds - 902 KBConnect with Adam: https://www.startwithawin.com/ https://www.facebook.com/REMAXAdamContos https://twitter.com/REMAXAdamContos https://www.instagram.com/REMAXadamcontos/
Vulnerability in Life and in Business
January 26, 2022 12:00 - 18 minutes - 21 MBBrian Reese is the founder and CEO of VA Claims Insider, and he is one of the world's leading experts in veteran benefits. Through his company, he’s helped millions of veterans secure their financial future since 2013. A former active-duty air force officer, Brian deployed to Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. A veteran himself who personally struggled with the disability claim system, Brian started a company that coaches veterans through the claim process. Now, h...
Put Your People First
January 19, 2022 12:00 - 22 minutes - 26.4 MBIn this episode of Start With A Win, Adam talks with Ryan Estis about the importance of employee well-being and how it can impact the long-term success of an organization. Ryan has more than 20 years of experience as a top-performing sales professional and leader. Twelve years ago, he decided to put that experience into practice and launch is own learning and advisory organization. He developed the Virtual Wellness series, a live, interactive program, complete with a curriculum gr...
Quick Win: What Are The Two Magic A-Words?
January 14, 2022 12:00 - 38 seconds - 814 KBAdam shares how employing these two simple, magic A-words can help you see results in your life! Connect with Adam: https://www.startwithawin.com/ https://www.facebook.com/REMAXAdamContos https://twitter.com/REMAXAdamContos https://www.instagram.com/REMAXadamcontos/
How to De-Crapify Work and Make Time to Think
January 12, 2022 12:00 - 24 minutes - 28.5 MBIn this episode of Start With A Win, Adam talks to Juliet Funt, the founder and CEO of The Juliet Funt Group, an efficiency training firm. Juliet and her firm are on a mission to “de-crapify” work, helping business leaders and organizations unleash their full potential by unburdening talent from busywork. She is a renowned keynote speaker and tough-love advisor. Juliet is the author of A Minute to Think: Reclaim Creativity, Conquer Busyness, and Do Your Best Work. Between meetings...
5 Ways to Start 2022 With A Win
January 05, 2022 12:00 - 23 minutes - 26.7 MBIt’s time to kick off 2022, and Adam Contos is here to help you make it one of your best years yet! Whether you’re listening to this episode at the beginning of the year while you’re making your resolutions—or you need to hit that reset button in July—Adam’s 5 Ways to Start 2022 With A Win will give you the tools you need to take ownership of both your professional and your personal lives this year. 1. Write it Down Grab a good ol’ fashioned pen and paper (don’t worry, we won’t be...
Quick Win: How Do You Lead?
December 31, 2021 12:00 - 53 seconds - 1.09 MBLeading is about demonstrating the actions that you think you should see in others. People see what they see what their leaders do. Simply put? Lead by example! Connect with Adam: https://www.startwithawin.com/ https://www.facebook.com/REMAXAdamContos https://twitter.com/REMAXAdamContos https://www.instagram.com/REMAXadamcontos/
Revisited: How to Set Yourself Up for Success in 2021 with Jon Cheplak
December 29, 2021 12:00 - 28 minutes - 32.2 MBAs 2021 comes to a close, we invite you to reflect on your year as we revisit one of our most popular episodes of 2021. Take this time to reflect on how you did in 2021. Where were you most successful? What were some areas for improvement that you can tackle in 2022? Jon Cheplak joins Adam again on this episode to share his insights and provide a bit of long-distance coaching to Win Nation at the dawn of the new year. Jon talks about the difference between innovation and mastery, s...