Everything That Matters with Dianne Linderman
Who the Hell Am I?
Growing up, like a lot of kids, I felt kind of stupid compared to most people... I was actually okay feeling dumb, if dumb meant that I did not have to compete with the smart kids in school, do hours of homework, or achieve something that I did not love.
If being dumb was knowing that I would not have to prove myself to anyone, and I could go under the radar of being expected to perform like a monkey to please teachers or friends and family, I was just fine and happy! I am now free to be an award-winning chef and author, rancher, nationally syndicated radio talk show host, counselor to troubled youth, silversmith, cooking show host, serial entrepreneur, and so much more. Wow, so glad I felt dumb when I was young! I now don’t feel dumb anymore; I feel confident and free to fail or succeed. It’s not whether you fail or succeed, it’s how you deal with it. ...READ MORE...
Everything That Matters
in Life, Business, Parenting, Cooking, and Kitchen Table Politics
Dianne has a unique ability to inspire audiences of all ages when she talks about her failures and her successes in life. This book is both hilarious and inspiring, and Dianne hopes for nothing more than to encourage her readers to pursue their dreams and not to be discouraged by their failures. Coming soon!
Everything That Matters in Texas
Original Farm & Ranch to Table Recipes
Dianne's newest cookbook, featuring many of her famous recipes from Dianne's Ranch Diner.
How to Become an Entrepreneurial Kid
Book Series
Dianne has made it her life's mission to nurture kids' natural entrepreneurial spirit and inspire and teach them to start their own businesses. She has written three inspiring individual kids' story books and a business plan workbook. Her "How to Become an Entrepreneurial Kid" series gives kids (and adults!) all the basics they need to start their own businesses and begin the journey to confidence and freedom!
For this book, you will be redirected to purchase on Amazon.
Dianne's Other Cookbooks
Featuring unbelievably simple, healthy, and delicious recipes created throughout her life experiences of owning four incredible restaurants and hosting three highly popular traveling cooking shows.
For Dianne's other cookbooks, you will be redirected to purchase on Amazon.
Video on Leadership
Dianne Linderman, founder of the Great American Entertainment Company, is now sharing her inspiration and success as a motivational speaker.
For information on booking Dianne as a speaker please contact
541-512-1100 or email dianne@diannelinderman.com.
Dianne's Vintage "Everything That Matters" Radio Shows
Dianne Linderman is a nationally syndicated radio talk show host, and for 15 years, her show, "Everything That Matters, in Life, Business, Parenting, Cooking, and Kitchen Table Politics", was broadcast on over 40 stations nationwide. Sadly, TRN, the network that produced and syndicated her show, had difficulties and ultimately dissolved. Dianne's vintage shows remain popular today and are available on the Apple Podcast app and this website.
Interview with Al and Lisa Robertson of "Duck Dynasty" — Nov. 23, 2014 — scroll to begin at time stamp 40:56
Dianne talked about… how our President has become a dictator, and the country does not react. Dianne shares her interview with Al and Lisa Robertson in the second hour. Recipes: Deviled Eggs and Cranberry Relish
Do You Feel Empowered as an American — Show from Jan. 22, 2017
Dianne talked about... Women protesting against what? Do you feel empowered as an American? Listen to a call from a wise 90-year-old. What kids are learning when you don’t teach them a good work ethic. What a Globalist is. Trades people are invaluable. Obama fomented bad race relations. Recipe: Lox, Bagels and Cream Cheese
Democrats Have Become the Party of Terrorists — Show from Jan. 15, 2017
Dianne talked about... How democrats have become the party of terrorists. Could care less about House democrats boycotting inauguration. They want to disrupt our society with civil strife. Why do celebs and politicians think they are above us? Democrats react to everything “Trump” to bring him down… The scent of civil war is on the breath of the arrogant democrats… Don’t be intimidated. Blue states – crime, drugs, corruption on the rise. Scandals in the Obama administration. Recipe: Mexican Macaroni & Cheese
These articles were written by Dianne for several different publications on topics ranging from parenting to relationships to education to politics. Although they were authored several years ago, they are truly timeless and discuss principles invaluable in today's world.
The Blessing of Appreciation
How Easily We Forget!
It’s real arrogance that alleviates our conscience of the awareness of how and why we even came to exist on this earth! Every moment of every day presents a new opportunity to grasp even a spark of appreciation for our Heavenly Dad, (God). It is as easy as taking a drink of soda, eating a candy bar, or even screaming at our kids, hating a friend or family member, or whatever takes you away from this most important moment of your life, and boom, you lose the sweetness of what real life is.
The Hypocrisy of Education
We all start out in life with the same road map. We turn five years old, and everyone tells us how fun school is going to be. You wake up the morning of your first day of school, and you are kind of excited because all the things that were told to you about school sound so exciting and fun. You will be able to do arts and crafts, play with other kids, learn your ABCs and the list goes on.
How to Inspire Your Teenagers
If you have teenagers, then you are in for either the best time of your parenting life or the worst! I’m not sure at what age your fun-loving kids turn into hormonal blobs in angry, frustrated, adult-sized bodies with no concept of maturity and the mentality of a ten-year-old, but this can be prevented! The things you do with your kids when they are young will spill over into what they become when they are teenagers, and subsequently when they are adults. ...READ MORE...
For Better or for Worse
As I mature and grow into my own person, my window into life becomes clearer every day. I am beginning to truly understand what the term "finding yourself" or "becoming yourself" really means! I want to direct this article to married couples, specifically the dutiful and decent and mostly good women who live by their vows of for better or for worse, for richer or for poorer and, especially, ‘til death do us part. ...READ MORE...
No Bullies, No Pressures,
No Reasons to Fail!
Does this describe your children’s school? If it doesn’t, get your kids out! Now ask yourself, “What should I do with my kids if they don’t go to public school?” The answer will be one of the ultimate sacrifices put before you! You might have to move, you might have to home school your children, and you might have to be inconvenienced. ...READ MORE...
Filmed at Great American Lone Star Ranch—in a barn converted into a TV studio—Dianne's, "Cooking Americana", cooking show became instantly popular on YouTube.
Twelve of her healthy, simple, and incredibly delicious home-cooked family recipes are showcased like never before and come to life before your eyes. Filmed by her son, Luke Linderman, a young, brilliant filmmaker, Dianne's popular YouTube cooking show never ceases to inspire and amaze.
Click below to watch episode 1
"How to Make THE BEST BBQ Ribs Without A BBQ!"
Click below to watch episode 10
"Crunchy Texas Tacos"
Dianne and David Linderman's son, Luke Linderman an award-winning filmmaker, has created a TV show call "American Pioneers."
If you keep God at the center of things, nothing is impossible! The United States of America was founded by brave patriots, pioneers, and adventurers who refused to accept life as it was. They championed the idea that people should be free to choose their own destiny and pursue happiness on their own terms. Today, we strive to keep that same unwavering spirit alive in everything we do, never forgetting the generations of fearless pioneers who came before us—paving the way for endless innovation and prosperity.
American Pioneers is more than a show—it’s the story of the American dream being reforged and rekindled in real time. It’s meant to inspire all those who seek to turn life into an adventure. So sit back, relax, and let us arm you with the tools and knowledge to make your dreams a reality. With the right amount of faith, hard work, and perseverance, we’ll show you that nothing is impossible!
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American Pioneer Ranch
Cowboy State of Mind
Retreats & Workshops
With 60 years of experience in all things ranching, farming, building, creating, entrepreneurship, and living on the edge of adventure, we are now offering workshops and retreats located on our two beautiful ranches in the middle of the Cowboy Capital of the World, Stephenville, Texas. Click below for a printable flyer about American Pioneer Ranch Cowboy State of Mind Homesteading Retreats & Workshops. Visit AmericanPioneerRanch.com for more information.
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Founded by David and Dianne Linderman
Over forty years ago, David and Dianne Linderman created the Great American Entertainment Company, and since that first year, the company has been number one of its kind. Their quest is to make sure every man, woman and child has an opportunity to realize how important agriculture is, and to keep the culture of farming and ranching alive and thriving.
Great American Petting Farm
at Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo
Since 1983, our company has delivered 5-star, educational, hands-on Ag-utainment attractions and shows to the event, fair, and rodeo industry. We strive to be the best of the best in everything we do! Our animals are beautiful, healthy and are part of our family. When we are not traveling around the country you can find all of us along with our animals on our beautiful 52-acre ranch in Stephenville, Texas.
The most unexpected opportunity that followed the company's founding was that, year after year, dozens of troubled teens showed up needing help. David and Dianne found that bringing troubled teens to work around animals was the best therapy on earth, and soon the Lindermans became experts in working with these kids. Many of them have grown up in this company and have learned the importance of a good work ethic, and are now partners and junior partners of the Great American Entertainment Co. LLC.
For more information about Great American Entertainment, go to GreatAmericanPettingFarm.com
The videos below were created by David and Dianne's son, Luke Linderman, a brilliant young filmmaker, and are a tribute to the purpose and quest of their company. These inspirational videos are fun to watch and show the beauty and true American spirit of the Great American Entertainment Company.
America The Beautiful
A tribute to the American Dream and the Heroes Who Fight for It
We are Great American Entertainment
Find Your Greatness
Who is Great American Entertainment?
The Great American Experience
AmericanPioneerRanch.com • 254-818-0147 • Located in Hico & Stephenville, Texas
New American Pioneer experiences that will bring you the understanding of how to do just about anything!
Retreats consist of brainstorming ideas for your specific industry and profession, building confidence through learning how not to fear failure, and discovering bold and thoughtful solutions. Dianne believes that there is a simple solution for every problem in life. The joy should be in the searching for the solution not fearing the failure.
Sometimes the fix is as simple as relaxing under the stars around our fire pit, waking up in the morning for a walk on our ranch, or helping feed and care for over 200 animals. The art of doing things through joy instead of pressure will allow the retreat group to walk away full of ideas and with a new outlook on what life holds for them.They will come away with the understanding that everything in life starts with one idea and that they can achieve anything they put their heart and mind and soul into.
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Cowboy State of Mind
Homesteading Retreat & Workshop
For those of you who have never had experience before with any kind of farming, ranching, or animal husbandry, this is the perfect opportunity to get out of the city and start igniting the spark of independence that lives inside each of us! Learn the basics of real hands on homesteading.
Corporate Retreats...
Team building, finding inspiration for new ideas, keeping it truly simple in a relaxing meeting space with delicious food and beautiful accommodations.
Family Retreats...
Bring your whole family and learn to love, like, and enjoy each other again while fishing together in our ponds, working with our animals, doing chores on the ranch, cooking together, and finding new solutions to old problems under the stars and through appreciating God's creatures.
Brainstorming Retreats...
Bring your new business ideas and we can help you and your colleagues develop them. Nothing more exciting than starting a new business or re-thinking your old business.
Art Retreats...
Want to bring out your inner artist? Dianne's daughter, Alexandra, is a self-taught artist, fearless in her approach to drawing and art. She is an amazing artist and will teach you what she knows and show you that being inspired is one of the most important parts of being good at anything.
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Cooking Retreats...
Dianne’s department. She has had years of experience performing cooking shows on stage, teaching kids and families how to cook simple healthy and delicious meals. You will love this as a team-building activity, and walk away with the feeling you can cook anything.
Leadership Retreats…
Find the inner leader that you may not know you have. Leadership in some comes natural, and for some it is developed. For 43 years, Great American Entertainment Company has helped inspire leadership in all of its partners and employees. Find out the secret of success of leadership.
Relax and Renew Retreats…
Don’t do anything but eat, relax, and renew. We have three ponds for fishing, you can take a bike ride on our country road, go sightseeing, or just sit on our deck and look out over the ranch all day.
Girlfriend Retreats…
”Let’s Talk Chocolate." Cook, learn to crochet, go junkin' at the best trade days, go fly fishing and wine tasting, walk with 25 beautiful ponies and groom them, watch movies in your PJs in our big, cozy living room on our leather couches. Just simple fun.
Father's and Men's Retreats…
Need to hang with real men? Meet David Linderman and Denver Boyer and the other men that run the ranch. What do they do all day? They fix stuff, build stuff and weld stuff. They even talk about men's stuff. Then learn to tie flies and fish in our ponds, or hop aboard our boat on Lake Granbury for a guided fishing adventure. David also builds vintage cars and is a master designer of everything. You need an idea, ask him.
Fly Fishing Retreats...
We have three large ponds full of fish! You can learn the art of fly fishing from a professional fly fishing guide and even learn how to tie your own flies!
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Junkin' in the Hood Retreats…
Do you love junkin' as much as we do? Let’s go! We have a large van and we will take you and your friends to all the local trade days to buy incredible, collectible, and unique items, and then you can bring them back to the ranch to learn what to do with them.
For more information or to book a retreat visit AmericanPioneerRanch.com or call 254-818-0147
Great American Lone Star Ranch
Our home base in Stephenville, Texas
If you are looking for a luxurious resort,
then the Great American Lone Star Ranch is not for you! ...
We are, however, one of the most inviting, warm, cozy, authentic, family-oriented Ranch and Farm Experiences you will find. We are a beautiful 52-acre ranch, one and a half miles from Stephenville, Texas.
Eleven years ago, David and Dianne Linderman along with their 10 business partners, made the decision to move their company and their families from Oregon, to beautiful Stephenville, Texas. Dianne found Stephenville by unfolding a large Texas map, and closing her eyes, asking God to pick the place where they should move. With her finger pointed, she lowered it to the map where it landed on Stephenville.... and the rest is history...
Great American Lone Star Ranch is now the go-to place in Stephenville, Texas for fun family activities, incredible events, and great food! It's the home of Everything Texas Mercantile, Kids Can Cook Academy, Dianne's Ranch Diner, Cooking Classes for Adults, Guided Ranch Adventure Tours, Events, and Retreats! GreatAmericanLoneStarRanch.com
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Cooking show host and chef, Dianne Linderman, brings you, “Kids Can Cook", a cooking show presented at state and county fairs and rodeos around the country. And now, at Great American Lone Star Ranch in Stephenville, Texas (90 minutes southwest of Dallas), you can join Dianne at her "Kids Can Cook Academy."
"I love the kitchen and I love kids. Not only is it the place where delicious things happen, but it’s the heart of the home where families gather to talk, cook, and eat together. If there’s a child in your family, I’ll bet he or she has popped into the kitchen before mealtime asking, 'Whatcha making?' and 'Can I help?' I can’t wait to meet those kids and share real home-style, made from scratch and with love, simple, healthy recipes, and show them where their food comes from with our incredible Ranch Adventure." ...LEARN MORE...
For reservations and more information visit KidsCanCook.info or call 254-266-7711
Everything Texas Mercantile
Introducing our beautiful, new store, Everything Texas Mercantile! Located at Great American Lone Star Ranch just a mile and a half south of Stephenville, Texas on Hwy 281 going towards Hico, it’s right next to our famous Dianne's Ranch Diner (diner is not open at this time). As you know, everything we do is amazing...
Because of health concerns in America, we are now raising and selling our own regenerative grass-fed beef. In addition, we are offering a variety of healthy, non-GMO, preservative-free, Texas-made food and beauty products from incredible, family-owned small businesses across Texas. You will also find beautiful handmade goods, such as jewelry and home decor, along with jams and jellies, fudge, our homemade pumpkin muffins, and other delicious Dianne’s Ranch Diner fresh-baked goods.
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