Embracing the Dream – with Walter Schneider #057

<blockquote> <p><strong>“When you’re blessed with abundance you have an obligation to give and share.” — Walter Schneider</strong></p> </blockquote> <p>The son of Austrian immigrants who moved to Canada after World War II, Walter Schneider is no stranger to hard work. As a teen, he realized he had a knack for sales, a skill that has served him well as the president and co-founder of RE/MAX Integra, the largest office within the RE/MAX brand.</p> <p>In this episode, Brian Buffini asks Walter about his journey to success, with a focus on how he got involved in real estate and his start at RE/MAX. Walter shares why he begins each day with gratitude; the four definitive periods that have shaped his career; and the lessons in perseverance he learned from his parents.</p> <p>You’ll discover the simple tip for increasing sales, the one key question Walter asks during the sales process, what makes a great partnership, and his advice for anyone who’s starting a business. Get inspired and renew your motivation to succeed!</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Inspirational quotes from today’s interview:</strong></p> <p>“We become who we are because of the adversity we face in life.” — Brian Buffini</p> <p>“If you live your life on the light side not the dark side, you’ll be rewarded for that.” — Walter Schneider</p> <p>“If you keep a steady pace, the highs aren’t as high and the lows aren’t as low.” — Walter Schneider</p> <p>“I’ve been grateful every day.” — Walter Schneider</p> <p>“People tell you something and you have to look beneath that into what they’re really telling you.” — Walter Schneider</p> <p>“If not this then what?” — Walter Schneider</p> <p>“Keep on grinding.” — Walter Schneider</p> <p>“Once you travel the world you realize how incredibly lucky we are to be living in the U.S. and Canada.” — Walter Schneider</p> <p>“You can become anything you want.” — Walter Schneider</p> <p>“I’ve tried to govern my career by understanding the custodial role I play.” — Walter Schneider</p> <p>“Partnerships and marriages get into trouble b