EP 22: From Massive Debt to Massive Impact with Dirk van Reenen

Although hard work is the cornerstone to success, it is only one part of the puzzle. You need to lead with a servant's heart and have the desire to elevate those around you. One of the finest examples of this kind of leader is Dirk van Reenen, father, award-winning entrepreneur, international business consultant, and speaker. Along with launching and selling several startups, he was also one of the top brokerage CEOs for Keller Williams, where he led one of the fastest-growing real estate brokerages globally. Despite achieving the goals he had always worked toward, Dirk felt drawn to help small business owners, prompting him to launch his human systems development company, BERGflow. In this episode, we dive into Dirk’s background, where we hear about his colorful journey to success. From owning a ski shop to being $300,000 in debt to finding Tony Robbins, Dirk has done and seen it all. We talk about the value Dirk places on learning and why – even though he is at the top of his game, he has increasingly adopted a student mindset. This humble, egoless approach means that Dirk knows what it takes to get the best out of his teams. He realized he does not have to be the smartest person in the room but understands how to get everyone to perform at their best. We hear Dirk's team-building insights and why he believes you will never achieve financial freedom if you do not understand your team members at their core. Wrapping up, Dirk shares why he decided to call his business BERGflow. Tune in today!Key Points From This Episode:Chris is taking on 2021 clients, so go fill out an application on his site if you are interested!Get to know Dirk, his background, and what he is up to now.The importance of taking the time to reflect and celebrate where you are.Why Dirk believes it is so common for entrepreneurs to feel like failures.It is not always easy to know what is holding you back until you do the work.The enormous value that comes with being excited about being a lifelong student.Dirk’s view of learning and how his understanding of education has evolved over time.Why the traditional way of learning often sets people up for failure.Dirk’s must-reads and why believes everyone should read Think and Grow Rich annually.Hear Dirk’s winding journey to success and the way he has embraced mistakes in his life.The story of the ski shop Dirk ran in his 20s and the debt he racked up in the business.Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:Dirk van Reenen on LinkedInBERGflowKeller WilliamsThe AlchemistThe Four AgreementsThink and Grow RichTribe of MillionairesThe Fish That Ate the Whale12 Rules for LifeMaps of MeaningGoodman CoachingChris GoodmanGet to know Chris - Connect on InstagramCoach with ChrisLearn more about Goodman Coaching