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Everything That Matters with Dianne Linderman

Everything That Matters with Dianne Linderman

Written by: Dianne Linderman
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 Over the past 40-plus years, Dianne Linderman has worked as a counselor for troubled teenagers, owned her own restaurants, built a multi-million dollar company, owned a dozen businesses, started a publishing company, helped build a private school, authored an award-winning series of children’s books, married her best friend, raised two incredible kids, and consulted for large companies. Now a nationally syndicated radio host, Dianne covers a fusion of common sense, kitchen table politics, parenting, entrepreneurship, health, and simple recipes. She'd love to hear from you on her program, but... "don’t mess with a conservative mom!"2025 Economics Leadership Management & Leadership Politics & Government
Episodes
  • They Told Me I’d Fail, So I Became a Millionaire Entrepreneur Instead

    They Told Me I’d Fail, So I Became a Millionaire Entrepreneur Instead
    May 14 2025
    In this empowering and deeply personal first episode, Dianne Linderman reveals lessons learned from her incredible entrepreneurial journey from high school dropout at 16 to becoming a successful millionaire entrepreneur. Despite facing doubt, negativity, and societal expectations, Dianne chose to follow her passion and build a life and business on her own terms. 💡 What You'll Learn in This Episode: The inspiring story of how Dianne defied expectations, overcame fears, and transformed her passion into financial independence. Key strategies for starting and scaling your own business, even when everyone around you tells you it's impossible. Dianne’s practical, real-world advice on parenting, teaching self-reliance to your children, and cultivating a pioneering spirit. Why mindset matters more than money—and how adopting the right attitude can lead to lasting success. Valuable insights on why traditional schooling isn't always necessary for entrepreneurial success and how self-education can empower your life. ✨ Key Moments: Dianne’s bold decision to drop out of school at 16 and the real lessons she learned from starting her own businesses early in life. How she built successful ventures in jewelry, cooking, counseling, entertainment, and more. The importance of turning doubt and negativity into motivation for achieving your dreams. Whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur, stuck in a traditional career path, or simply looking for real-life motivation and actionable insights, Dianne’s candid storytelling and entrepreneurial wisdom will inspire you to conquer your fears and make your dreams a reality. 👉 Subscribe now and join the "Everything That Matters" community for weekly motivation, entrepreneurship tips, and real-life strategies for success! 🌐 Connect with Dianne Linderman: Dianne's Linktree linktr.ee/diannelinderman Great American Entertainment greatamericanpettingzoo.com Dianne's Ranch Diner Website diannesdiner.com Kids Can Cook Academy kidscancook.info Great American Lone Star Ranch greatamericanlonestarranch.com Dianne Linderman Facebook facebook.com/dianne.linderman Dianne's Ranch Diner Facebook facebook.com/DiannesRanchDiner Kids Can Cook Academy Facebook facebook.com/kidscancookacademy Cooking Americana everythingthatmattersinthekitchen.com 🔔 SUBSCRIBE, LIKE, and COMMENT below—share your entrepreneurial dreams and how this episode inspired you!
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    34 mins
  • Life Lessons You WON’T Learn in College

    Life Lessons You WON’T Learn in College
    May 15 2025
    Forget the textbook lessons! In this episode, Dianne Linderman, the "Queen of Everything That Matters," shares fascinating stories and powerful, real-world wisdom gained far outside the classroom. Listen as Dianne recounts incredible moments from her life – from flipping cars as a teenager to building thriving businesses through thick and thin – revealing how passion, common sense, and hands-on experience forge a unique path to a fulfilling life. Dianne's Linktree: http://www.linktr.ee/diannelinderman 💡 What You'll Hear in This Episode: Why Dianne champions real-world skills and entrepreneurial spirit over traditional education routes. Entertaining stories about turning passions like vintage cars, thrift shopping, cooking, and even ponies into surprising business ventures. How overcoming challenges, like bankruptcy and doubt, built resilience and opened unexpected doors. Practical wisdom drawn from decades of experience on finding your way, trusting your gut, and learning from every outcome. Dianne's unfiltered take on common sense, self-reliance, raising confident kids, and her conservative viewpoint. ✨ Highlights from Dianne's Stories: Her adventures buying, fixing, and selling cars (and painting them all yellow!) starting at age 16. The thrill of the thrift store hunt and turning $15 lamps into an $800 score. Starting a bustling restaurant during the pandemic when other businesses were forced to close. Lessons learned running unique businesses like a mercantile, a petting zoo, and making custom jewelry for bikers. Simple, delicious recipes born from real-life cooking, including her famous (not-fried) chicken fried steak. Whether you're forging your own path, looking for entrepreneurial inspiration, or just love hearing authentic stories packed with grit and common sense, this episode offers wisdom you won't find in books. 👉 Subscribe now and join the "Everything That Matters" community for weekly motivation, practical advice, and real-life stories! 🌐 Connect with Dianne Linderman: Dianne's Linktree: http://www.linktr.ee/diannelinderman Great American Entertainment: http://www.greatamericanpettingzoo.com Dianne's Ranch Diner Website: http://www.diannesdiner.com Kids Can Cook Academy: http://www.kidscancook.info Great American Lone Star Ranch: http://www.greatamericanlonestarranch... Dianne Linderman Facebook: / dianne.linderman Dianne's Ranch Diner Facebook: / diannesranchdiner Kids Can Cook Academy Facebook: / kidscancookacademy Cooking Americana: http://www.everythingthatmattersinthe... Buy Dianne's Cookbooks on Amazon: Search "Dianne Linderman" on Amazon Dianne's Website (Listen to past shows!): http://www.diannelinderman.com 🔔 SUBSCRIBE, LIKE, and COMMENT below—share the best life lesson you learned outside of school!
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    48 mins
  • I Went Bankrupt—and It Was the Best Thing That Ever Happened to Me

    I Went Bankrupt—and It Was the Best Thing That Ever Happened to Me
    May 15 2025
    Sometimes hitting rock bottom is the very thing that sets you free. In this episode, Dianne Linderman, the “Queen of Everything That Matters,” opens up about the financial struggles, life lessons, and entrepreneurial grit that helped her turn bankruptcy into a blessing. From flipping garage sale finds to running hands-on businesses, Dianne shares raw, real stories that prove failure isn't the end—it's the beginning of something better. Dianne's Linktree: http://www.linktr.ee/diannelinderman 💡 What You'll Hear in This Episode: How going bankrupt gave Dianne a whole new perspective on success and self-worth. Why Dianne still shops at thrift stores and garage sales—even as a successful businesswoman. Honest reflections on rebuilding from zero, trusting your instincts, and starting over stronger. Encouragement for anyone stuck, scared, or starting from scratch—you're not alone. ✨ Highlights from Dianne's Stories: Losing everything and finding unexpected freedom in the process. The thrill of turning $15 thrift store lamps into hundreds of dollars. Running unique ventures—restaurants, farms, mercantiles—with heart and hustle. Why living simply and working hard is the key to building a meaningful life. Whether you’re navigating a setback, dreaming of a fresh start, or just love hearing real stories packed with grit and common sense, this episode will leave you inspired to turn your own trials into triumphs. 👉 Subscribe now and join the "Everything That Matters" community for weekly motivation, practical advice, and real-life stories! 🌐 Connect with Dianne Linderman: Dianne's Linktree: http://www.linktr.ee/diannelinderman Great American Entertainment: http://www.greatamericanpettingzoo.com Dianne's Ranch Diner Website: http://www.diannesdiner.com Kids Can Cook Academy: http://www.kidscancook.info Great American Lone Star Ranch: http://www.greatamericanlonestarranch... Dianne Linderman Facebook: / dianne.linderman Dianne's Ranch Diner Facebook: / diannesranchdiner Kids Can Cook Academy Facebook: / kidscancookacademy Cooking Americana: http://www.everythingthatmattersinthe... Buy Dianne's Cookbooks on Amazon: Search "Dianne Linderman" on Amazon Dianne's Website (Listen to past shows!): http://www.diannelinderman.com 🔔 SUBSCRIBE, LIKE, and COMMENT below—what’s one hardship that changed your life for the better?
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    27 mins
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