Max Menne shared their story and experiences with us recently and you can find our conversation below.
Max, really appreciate you sharing your stories and insights with us. The world would have so much more understanding and empathy if we all were a bit more open about our stories and how they have helped shaped our journey and worldview. Let’s jump in with a fun one: Would YOU hire you? Why or why not?
Yes — without hesitation.
I hire people who execute, take ownership, and don’t need babysitting. I show up prepared, I communicate clearly, and I finish what I start. When things get uncomfortable or complicated, I don’t disappear — I lean in and solve the problem.
I’m not the loudest in the room, but I’m consistent. I don’t overpromise, and I don’t make excuses. If I say I’ll do something, it gets done — and usually better than expected.
If I wouldn’t hire myself, I wouldn’t expect anyone else to.
Can you briefly introduce yourself and share what makes you or your brand unique?
My name is Max Menne. I’m a real estate agent, mentor, and co-founder of the Prestige Real Estate Network.
Real estate is my career, but people are the reason I stay in it. I work closely with clients and mentor other agents, especially younger ones, helping them build confidence, real skills, and a business that actually supports their life instead of consuming it.
Outside of work, I’m usually moving. I spend a lot of time in the gym, I’m outdoors whenever Minnesota weather allows it, and I travel as much as I can. Travel keeps me grounded and curious and reminds me why I work hard in the first place.
I care about balance in a real way, not a polished or perfect way. I want to work hard, experience more, and stay present with the people around me. Everything I’m building is meant to support a full life, not just a successful career.
Appreciate your sharing that. Let’s talk about your life, growing up and some of topics and learnings around that. Who saw you clearly before you could see yourself?
It was Tyler Miller.
The first time we really sat down and talked about my future, it wasn’t a hype conversation. It was honest and direct. He asked what I wanted my life to look like, not just my career, and then told me something that stuck. He said that if I truly locked in, believed in myself, and committed fully, I could make more money and create more opportunity than I ever thought possible.
What mattered wasn’t just what he said, but how certain he was when he said it. He saw something in me before I fully saw it myself. That conversation forced me to stop treating my potential like a backup plan. Once someone you respect puts that kind of belief in front of you, you either step up or you waste it. I chose to step up.
What did suffering teach you that success never could?
Suffering taught me that no one is coming to save you.
Success can hide that truth because when things are going well, there’s support, momentum, and validation everywhere. When things aren’t, you find out quickly what you’re really made of. There were moments where motivation didn’t exist, encouragement was quiet, and the only option was to keep going anyway.
That’s where I learned responsibility. Not the surface-level kind, but the deep understanding that if my life was going to change, it had to start with me. My discipline. My decisions. My follow-through.
Suffering stripped away excuses and showed me that self-belief isn’t something you wait to feel. It’s something you practice when things are hard and no one is watching.
So a lot of these questions go deep, but if you are open to it, we’ve got a few more questions that we’d love to get your take on. Whose ideas do you rely on most that aren’t your own?
Nate Johnston and Brady Holland.
Both of them challenge the way I think in different ways. Nate has a strong ability to zoom out and see the bigger picture, especially when it comes to long-term vision, people, and direction. Brady is incredibly sharp on execution, systems, and the details that actually make ideas work in the real world.
What I value most is that neither of them just agrees for the sake of keeping things comfortable. They’ll call things out, poke holes in ideas, and push for better answers. Having people around you who think differently but care about the same standards keeps you grounded and prevents ego from driving decisions.
Before we go, we’d love to hear your thoughts on some longer-run, legacy type questions. What will you regret not doing?
Nothing.
One thing I live by every day is not having regrets. I’ve seen what happens when people hesitate, wait for the right time, or talk themselves out of things they know they want. That’s usually where regret is born.
I make decisions, I take risks, and I own the outcomes. Some work out, some don’t, but I’d rather live with the lessons than with the question of “what if.” If something matters to me, I go after it fully. That way, no matter how it turns out, I know I showed up honestly and gave it my best.
Regret comes from not acting. I refuse to let that be part of my story.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://themaxmenne.com
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@mkfliccs, @isaakflicks, @leahfontainephotography
