The Brian Buffini Show

In today's fast-paced culture, many of us push ourselves to the limit in pursuit of success—only to end up exhausted and burned out. Dr. James Hewitt knows this firsthand. A former elite cyclist, coach, and now renowned human-performance scientist, he has advised everyone from Formula 1 teams to Fortune 500 executives. His new book, Regenerative Performance: How to Thrive in an Always-On World Without Sacrificing Your Well-Being, offers a practical framework for sustaining high performance without sacrificing well-being. In this inspiring conversation, Brian Buffini and Dr. Hewitt explore the power of recovery, the pitfalls of “high-performance theater,” and the freedom that comes from pursuing purpose over perfection. YOU WILL LEARN: Why you should strive for healthy flexibility that incorporates hard work and recovery time over trying to achieve balance. The importance of lifelong learning to your overall cognitive health. Practical strategies to recognize and move past burn out. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Free Business ConsultationRegenerative Performance: How to Thrive in an Always-On World Without Sacrificing Your Well-Being by Dr. James Hewitt The Power of Full Engagement by Jim Loehr & Tony Schwartz NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE: “Hard work is required to achieve big results. But you need to balance that with really effective, proactive recovery.” — Dr. James Hewitt “It's not actually possible to overtrain, but you can under-recover.” — Dr. James Hewitt “One of the number one signs of early burnout, to be honest, in myself and others, is I stop experiencing as much joy in the things that usually bring me joy.” — Dr. James Hewitt “People who commit to being a ‘learn it all' rather than a ‘know it all' have better cognitive and brain health long-term” — Dr. James Hewitt “We know that we can endure a huge amount if we feel it's purposeful and meaningful, sometimes to a fault, but continuing to reconnect with that sense of purpose is going to be absolutely key.” — Dr. James Hewitt itsagoodlife.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Click here to listen to the full episodeCelebrated athlete Erik Weihenmayer is the first blind person in history to reach the summit of the world's highest mountain, Mount Everest. In this episode, he tells Brian how he lives a life of meaning and purpose by consistently breaking through barriers and helping others with special challenges to lead active and fulfilling lives. YOU WILL LEARN:· Why he never lives on the sidelines.· How climbing Mount Everest changed him.· Why he started a nonprofit. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: erikweihenmayer.com No Barriers nonprofit National Federation of the Blind MasterMind Summit S1E043, What's Your Everest? NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE: “When I went totally blind … it was like the gloves were off. I could do anything I wanted now. I was free.” – Erik Weihenmayer “Wisdom gets beat into most of us, sadly.” – Erik Weihenmayer “We're always sort of straddling this knife edge between limitation and possibility.” – Erik Weihenmayer “When you have a really bad day there's nothing better than sleeping and waking up the next morning to say, ‘Today's a new day with new possibilities – I can do better than I did yesterday.'” – Erik Weihenmayer “It's an ongoing, never-ending commitment to reaching and failing; falling short and bleeding a little bit; and reaching again and getting a little higher each day up the mountain. To me, that's what constitutes a good life.” – Erik Weihenmayer itsagoodlife.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

So much of modern life rewards busyness, but busyness often crowds out what matters most. In this conversation, Elizabeth explains how a well-defined purpose moves you “from confusion to clarity” by serving as a daily filter for the 40,000 decisions we each make. She and Brian explore common roadblocks, practical building blocks, and how seasons of life shape the way we live our purpose. You'll hear how Chick-fil-A's corporate purpose anchored the company through crisis, how the Trillith Foundation serves “story makers” who shape culture, and why your purpose—written down and lived out—ultimately becomes your legacy.YOU WILL LEARN: The clearest way to define purpose, mission, strategy, and vision—and why confusing them derails teams and leaders.How purpose becomes your daily decision filter, moving you from “rudderless” to resolute in business and life.How to overcome the three roadblocks to purpose (discomfort, distraction, defeat) and build a purpose that lasts through every season.MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODEFree Business ConsultationThe Strength of Purpose by Elizabeth DixonTrillith FoundationMan's Search for Meaning by Viktor FranklThe Top Five Regrets of the Dying by Bronnie WareBuffini & Company Leadership ConferenceNOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE“Purpose is why you exist. Mission is what you do. Strategy is how you win. Vision is where you're going.” — Elizabeth Dixon“Purpose moves us from confusion to clarity.” — Elizabeth Dixon“The life we live is the legacy we leave.” — Elizabeth Dixon“Say ‘no' more often so your ‘yes' is intentional.” — Elizabeth Dixon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Click here to listen to the full episodeExtraordinary hospitality is a powerful competitive advantage. In this episode, Will Guidara explains how he transformed his New York City restaurant into the best in the world by creating bespoke experiences for customers and shares how any business can succeed by being more intentional and creative to build meaningful relationships with those they serve. YOU WILL LEARN:· The critical difference between hospitality and service. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: “Unreasonable Hospitality,” by Will Guidara www.unreasonablehospitality.com NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE: “Service is effectively fulfilling the base level promise. Hospitality is how you make the people feel when you provide that service.” – Will Guidara “Sometimes you just need to slow down to speed up; we shouldn't always try to multitask and be efficient.” – Will Guidara “It's not the cost of the gesture that matters, it's how it makes people feel.” – Will Guidara “It feels great to make other people feel good.” – Will Guidara “The only advantage that exists in the long term comes from hospitality, from consistently and generously investing in relationships because they take time to build and, if you build them in the right way, they take a long time to erode.” – Will Guidara Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this inspiring episode taped during Buffini & Company's Peak Experience event, Brian Buffini shares how insecurity, conformity, anxiety, comparison and a lack of championing hold us back in life. Using a combination of insights from his own legendary career, as well as the wisdom gained from other thought leaders he has studied, Brian shares the strategic ways you can overcome those challenges. In doing so, you'll be able to become the most authentic version of yourself and create the life and career you desire. YOU WILL LEARN: How to move past the feelings of insecurity and envy that we all feel at times. The difference between ambition as a virtue and selfish ambition. To create the best version of yourself, you need to be clear about who you are and what you stand for. NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE: “Know yourself. Own yourself. Be yourself.” — Brian Buffini “The authentic version of how you're designed — no matter the mistakes you've made, the things you wish you'd done over — is designed to be awesome. — Brian Buffini “The person who is absolutely unwilling to recognize and verbalize their mistakes is doomed to repeat them out of insecurity.” — Brian Buffini “Being overly independent is a defense mechanism from being constantly let down.” — Brian Buffini “A personal mission statement becomes the DNA for every other decision we make. When your values are clear, your decisions are easy.” — Brian Buffini itsagoodlife.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Click here to listen to the full episodeThe concept of story is a powerful way to dramatically improve how you connect with your customers and grow your business. Donald Miller, CEO of StoryBrand, helps thousands of companies clarify their message and grow every year. In this episode, the master storyteller explains why story is so important when talking about who you are, what you do, and the unique value you bring to your customers. Mentioned in this episode:Blue Like Jazz by Donal MillerBuilding a StoryBrand by Donald MillerInspirational quotes from today's interview:“The more complicated and convoluted our world becomes…story still has the power to cut through all the nonsense.” — Brian Buffini“If you understand story, you understand a lot more about what's going on in life.” — Donald Miller“People are looking to be invited into a story.” — Donald Miller“We need to find where our story and our customer's story overlap.” — Donald Miller“If you're selling a product, you're solving a problem.” — Donald MillerItsagoodlife.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this powerful episode, Brian Buffini sits down with Lauren Sisler, Emmy award–winning sports broadcaster, author, and keynote speaker, to discuss her inspiring new book, Shatterproof. At just 18 years old, Lauren, who was attending Rutgers College on a gymnastics scholarship, was dealt a devastating double blow — her parents died within five hours of each other, both to opioid overdoses. In this broadcast, Lauren shares how her faith in God, her background as an elite athlete and guidance from her aunt, helped her through grief, shame and denial and ultimately, to forgiveness, freedom and purpose. Now, as an in-demand keynote speaker, she shares her story, helping others facing their own challenges so that they too might find peace. You'll be inspired to “jump scared,” push past discomfort, and create your own personal legacy. YOU WILL LEARN: How leaning into adversity and discomfort can help strengthen you and give you permission to heal. Why owning your story is key to breaking free from shame. How to find purpose and identity no matter the circumstances beyond your control. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Shatterproof by Lauren Sisler NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE: “The greatest stories that I've witnessed aren't the championship moments, the game winning drives, the buzzer beaters, the walk off home runs. It's the stories that happen in the calm and the quiet when the stadium lights are off and nobody is watching. — Lauren Sisler “You've got to be willing to have the tough conversations with people, even though they can be extremely difficult, they can be sticky, they can be hard.” — Lauren Sisler “Adversity can be the very thing that strengthens you and gives you permission to heal.” — Lauren Sisler “God does not promise to deliver us from hardships, He promises to deliver us through hardships.” — Lauren Sisler “You can run so hard and so fast towards that next thing that you forget to be where your feet are,” — Lauren Sisler Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Click here to listen to the full episodeWhen your connections with people deepen, your influence, impact and income increase. In this episode, bestselling author and speaker Vanessa Van Edwards outlines how to best communicate to create meaningful engagement with others.YOU WILL LEARN:· Three questions to elevate elevate your connection NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE:“We need more than ever to be connected, to be turned on, to be engaged.” – Vanessa Van Edwards “We are able to gift people dopamine in conversation.” – Vanessa Van Edwards “We love people who gift us dopamine and we create mental markers for those people.” – Vanessa Van Edwards “The biggest mistake that we make is we think that social skills or connection will happen by osmosis, or naturally, the more we work with people. That could not be further from the truth.” – Vanessa Van Edwards “If you decide you're going to change your victim mindset into a redemption mindset, your world will change.” – Vanessa Van Edwards Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

If you listen to much of the media, you might feel the real estate market is on the precipice of another catastrophic crash, similar to 2008. In this podcast, Brian Buffini, founder and chairman of Buffini & Company, shares the real truth. Using well-researched data and stats, Brian discusses how the market is not crashing but is actually rebalancing back to numbers seen in 2019. He shares his forecast for the remainder of 2025 and into 2026, including home prices, median sales prices and mortgage rates. Brian also offers practical, strategic tips that agents can use when working with buyers and sellers, many of whom also have been led to false beliefs by doom scrolling, to help them understand the true housing market. He also introduces a major new campaign for Buffini clients, “Just 1,” that will help them use the power of working by referral to transform their business. YOU WILL LEARN: • The real data on the housing market including current stats and a forecast for 2025 and 2026. • How real estate agents can help their clients past doom scrolling and navigate them to successfully buying or selling a home. • How the “Just 1” campaign, based on Buffini's proven, repeatable system of working by referral, can transform your business and your life. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Just1 Campaign NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE: “We're back to 2019 now and by the way, a 2019 agent was far more skilled than a 2025 agent. They were far more professional called back on time, far more detailed and knew how to negotiate.” - Brian Buffini “If rates go from 7 to 6%, 5.5 million additional households in the United States will be eligible to buy a home including most importantly, 1.6 million renters.” - Brian Buffini “The key to this market for buyers is choice and for sellers it's about competition.” - Brian Buffini “Mortgage rates are going to hover between 6.25 and 6.5%.” - Brian Buffini “Just one referral can change everything.” - Brian Buffini Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Click here to listen to the full episodeIn today's hectic world, it can feel like there's never enough time to achieve what we want to. In this episode, time management and productivity expert Laura Vanderkam explains how to bring calm to the chaos and make time for what matters most. YOU WILL LEARN:· Tools and tips to help you become more tranquil. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:lauravanderkam.comTranquility by Tuesday, by Laura Vanderkam Free business consultation NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE: “When things are truly important to us, we tend to make space for them.” – Laura Vanderkam “We can build the lives we want in the time that we have.” – Laura Vanderkam “A good morning starts the night before.” – Laura Vanderkam “Move by 3pm.” – Laura Vanderkam“Each week, you want to have one big adventure and one little adventure.” – Laura Vanderkam itsagoodlife.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In a world filled with tension and misunderstanding, communication has never been more important. In this episode, Brian Buffini interviews Jefferson Fisher, a trial attorney, podcast host and communications expert, who shares some of the techniques and mindset practices outlined in his new bestselling book, The Next Conversation: Argue Less, Talk More. Whether you're leading a team, having difficult conversations at home, or navigating high-stakes situations, Jefferson's thoughtful and practical insights will help you speak with empathy, clarity, and confidence. YOU WILL LEARN: • The framework you can use prior to having a difficult conversation, leading to your desired outcome. • How curiosity and asking questions leads to clarity and better outcomes. • Assertiveness techniques that help you feel confident and take control of stressful conversations. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Buffini Coaching Live - Bold PredictionsFree business consultationThe Next Conversation: Argue Less, Talk More by Jefferson Fisher NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE: “When you get curious, when you slow down and use questions to your benefit, you're going to be one that's the people are going to go to in moments of chaos.” — Jefferson Fisher “Confidence is not something you have before a conversation. Confidence is the outcome. It's the consequence.” — Jefferson Fisher “When somebody asks you a question, take some time before you respond. Let your breath be the first word that you say.” — Jefferson Fisher "When you set out to win an argument, what's most likely to happen is you will eventually lose the relationship.” — Jefferson Fisher "If you do not set a goal, then the other person will set the goal for you. They will start to decide why you're talking to them, what you need.” — Jefferson Fisher itsagoodlife.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Click here to listen to the full episodeWhat does it take to have the mindset of an Olympian? In this episode, Brian interviews speed skater Apolo Ohno to find out how we can unlock our inner potential and be inspired to achieve at the highest level, even in challenging and uncertain circumstances. Apolo describes how he developed his talent over time, how he managed his drive so that it didn't consume him and how he learned to pivot and reinvent himself when he retired.YOU WILL LEARN:Why consistency and hard work trump talent.MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:Buffini Coaching LiveFree Business ConsultationINSPIRATIONAL QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE:“Don't allow one or two negative thoughts to detract away from the way that you communicate and interact with your family, with your loved ones, with your work and with the goals that you set forth on January 1.” – Apolo Ohno“If you've been derailed, that's OK. But you have within your control to get back on the wagon, to reassess the situation and to go on the attack that's going to best suit what you're seeking. And unless you do that, and take control, you're just going to be a passenger in the speeding train versus being the conductor.” – Apolo Ohno“I had the raw talent, but talent alone, unfortunately, is just not enough in the last 5 percent. It is merely just the starting line.” – Apolo Ohno“There's a competitive inner drive and a fire in all of us. I call it that high-performance mindset. So, when that's switched on, you are very sharp, you're very hungry and it's time to get work done.” – Apolo Ohno“Always continue to learn, and always stay hungry no matter what. We as human beings have the capacity to always grow. And we can change our neural chemistry through that system. We're understanding how that works now. So, the mindset, to me was always the single greatest tool.” – Apolo Ohno“Hopefully I can help people unlock their own inner potential in a way that they become more confident, more resilient, better relationships with their family, and they're getting what they believe they both deserve and what they seek.” – Apolo Ohno Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Og Mandino's “The Greatest Salesman in the World” is a classic guide to success that has improved the lives of millions of people around the world. In this episode, Brian shares how Og came to be his mentor and how the timeless principles he taught changed his life forever. YOU WILL LEARN:Why life is a game. Why you should embrace failure. Why no man or woman is an island. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:Register for Brian Buffini's Bold Predictions Free business consultation“The Greatest Salesman in the World,” by Og Mandino “A Better Way to Live,” by Og Mandino “The Greatest Miracle in the World,” by Og Mandino “Success Through a Positive Mental Attitude,” by W. Clement Stone “Wake up and Live,” by Dorothea BrandeThe 10 Ancient Scrolls for Success NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE: “There are no secrets to success. It's a clear set of principles, not tactics and techniques.” – Brian Buffini “Failure will never overtake me if my determination to succeed is strong enough.” – Og Mandino “One day at a time, over time, produces transformational change.” – Brian Buffini “I will pause whenever I'm feeling sorry for myself today and remember that this is the only day I have and I must play it to the fullest.” – Og Mandino “Failure is nature's plan to prepare you for great responsibilities.” – Og Mandino “When in doubt, go. When in doubt, do.” – Brian Buffiniitsagoodlife.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Click here to listen to the full episodeMany people feel frustrated and stuck at work, but they don't know how to make a change or find their dream job. In this episode, Brian interviews Ken Coleman about his new book, “From Paycheck to Purpose.” Ken shares the steps anyone can take to find a career they love, do work they were uniquely created for and discover their true purpose in life. YOU WILL LEARN:Why the work we do is deeply connected to our purpose.Why so many people get trapped in an unfulfilling career.The 7 stages to discovering and doing meaningful work. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: “From Paycheck to Purpose,” by Ken ColemanINSPIRATIONAL QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE:“There are really two elements of work - provision, and contribution. And when you only work for provision, there's a huge part of who you are that has never been engaged.” – Ken Coleman“We are souls and we are created to contribute. And if you don't contribute something that matters to you, then there's something missing.” – Ken Coleman“Clarity leads to confidence. And confidence leads to courage.” – Ken Coleman“To experience something of significance, it is only significant because of the difficulty of the journey.” – Ken Coleman“Ultimately how we move up in life is by improving who we are, and thus maximizing our contribution.” – Ken Colemanitsagoodlife.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As one of the best motivational speakers and teachers of all time, Zig Ziglar shared many wise insights on character and relationships throughout his career. In this episode from the archives, Brian showcases more of Zig's classic content and explains how his mentor's principles helped him to build a happy and successful life. YOU WILL LEARN:· Why money only gets you so far. · Why a sense of humor is invaluable. · How to raise positive-thinking kids. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Free business consultation NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE: “You can get anything money buys without a lick of character, but you can't get anything money won't buy without character.” – Zig Ziglar “A real sense of humor is the most important thing in a marriage and in a career.” – Zig Ziglar “If you can get somebody laughing, you've got a better chance of selling.” – Zig Ziglar “If you can come up with an idea that is seldom used or thought about, those are the things that will make a huge difference in your life.” – Zig Ziglar “Rules without a relationship leads to rebellion.” – Zig Ziglaritsagoodlife.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Click here to listen to the full episodeRegret is our most misunderstood emotion, but it can also be the pathway to our best life. In this episode, Brian talks to bestselling author Daniel Pink about his new book, “The Power of Regret,” and discovers how we can use our regrets to make smarter decisions, perform better and deepen our sense of meaning and purpose. YOU WILL LEARN:· The effects of counterfactual thinking. · The four core regrets people have.· The difference between action and inaction regrets.MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: https://www.danpink.com/ “The Power of Regret,” by Daniel Pink “The Top Five Regrets of the Dying,” by Bronnie Ware NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE: “Regrets give us a picture of the good life.” – Daniel Pink “If we treat our regrets properly - not ignoring them, not ruminating on them, but confronting them - the benefits are huge.” – Daniel Pink “Regret clarifies what we value.” – Daniel Pink “We overvalue planning and undervalue doing.” – Daniel Pink “When we think about our regrets, what we have to do is we have to actually reframe the way we think about ourselves.” – Daniel Pink “Regret is a compass of sorts. It's pointing us directionally to a life well lived.” – Daniel Pink Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Zig Ziglar was one of the best motivational speakers and teachers of all time and an authority on the human potential for excellence. In this rare archival recording, Brian shares some of Zig's most profound and timeless content and explains how his mentor's passion and wisdom impacted his own life. YOU WILL LEARN:· How changing your attitude can change your life.· How to successfully close a sale.· Why you must keep priming the pump. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Free business consultation NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE: “You can change what you are - you can change where you are - by changing what goes into your mind.” – Zig Ziglar “Encouragement is the fuel on which hope runs.” – Zig Ziglar “You don't have a chance to make a sale until you ask.” – Zig Ziglar “You've got to put something in before you can expect to get anything out.” – Zig Ziglar “You can have everything in life you want, if you will just help other people get what they want.” – Zig Ziglar itsagoodlife.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Click here to listen to the full episodeYou have the skills and the experience, so why aren't you performing at the level you know you're capable of? In this episode, Dave McGhee, Vice President of the Buffini Coaching Institute, explains how a skilled coach can help you to clarify your aspirations, shift your perspective and tap into your unique gifts and abilities so you can achieve phenomenal success and live the good life. YOU WILL LEARN:· Why everyone needs a coach.· How a coach can draw out untapped potential.· What you can do to thrive in the current market. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:Free business consultationNOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE: “Training is a transfer of skill. Mentorship is a transfer of experience. And coaching is the drawing out of potential.” – Dave McGhee “Everybody needs a coach, because nobody wants to die with their music still in them.” – Dave McGhee“Our strategy of coaching is to help people get very clear on what they aspire to.” – Dave McGhee “Everybody thinks they need to know how. And, by and large, how will take care of itself if you know what and why.” – Dave McGhee “I'm a firm believer in having big goals and taking small steps.” – Dave McGheeItsagoodlife.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jim Rohn was one of the most influential thinkers of our time and a leader in the field of personal development. In this episode, Brian reveals how this special mentor profoundly impacted and improved his approach to business and to life. YOU WILL LEARN:· How self-education can make you a fortune.· Why you must develop your philosophy.· Why you should be a person of action. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:Free business consultation“The Treasury of Quotes,” by Jim Rohn Control Your Own Economy, S2E116 NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE: “Ignorance is not bliss; ignorance is poverty.” – Jim Rohn “Life is a unique combination of want-to and how-to, and we need to give equal attention to both.” – Jim Rohn “Your income is determined by your philosophy, not by the economy.” – Jim Rohn “We all need lots of powerful long-range goals to help us pass the short-term obstacles.” – Jim Rohn “Success is nothing more than a few simple disciplines practiced every day, while failure is simply a few errors in judgment repeated every day.” – Jim Rohn itsagoodlife.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Click here to listen to the full episodeWe all have a story we tell ourselves about where we are in life. Intentionally or not, sometimes that story can get stuck on repeat and become just an excuse for the state of our relationships, health, finances and business. In this episode, Brian unpacks the stories we tell ourselves, explains how challenge and loss can benefit us and teaches how we can write our own happy ending. YOU WILL LEARN:How to identify your personal blind spots.How you can go on to succeed after loss.Why your story is not over. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:Episode 166, Discipline Equals Freedom with Jocko WillinkEpisode 261, Matthew McConaughey – an Interview on His New Book, “Greenlights.” INSPIRATIONAL QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE:“Talented salespeople make for talented excuse makers.” – Brian Buffini“Sometimes loss devastates us. Sometimes loss paralyzes us. Sometimes loss actually frees us up on the road to success.” – Brian Buffini“A kick in the teeth may be the greatest thing in the world for you.” – Brian Buffini“Sometimes you need to turn the page and forgive people. Sometimes you need to turn page and forgive yourself. And, sometimes, you need to turn the page because it's just time to forget.” – Brian Buffini “You're in control of how your story ends.” – Brian Buffiniitsagoodlife.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Few people in the history of college sports have been more influential or had a bigger impact than legendary coach Lou Holtz. In this episode, Brian reveals how this special mentor personally shaped his own life and shares some of his most important lessons. YOU WILL LEARN:· The three questions that will change your career.· The principle of WIN.· The importance of continual growth. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:Free business consultation “Wins, Losses and Lessons,” by Lou Holtz Leadership ConferenceThe Peak Experience Buffini Coaching NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE: “A coach can pull more out of you than you can pull out of yourself.” – Brian Buffini “Don't go through life being a spectator. Be a participant.” – Lou Holtz “You're either growing or you're dying.” – Lou Holtz “There are no age restrictions on having dreams and goals.” – Lou Holtz “You have to have a reason to get up, you have to have something to excite you no matter how successful you are.” – Lou Holtz Itsagoodlife.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Click here to listen to the full episodeBecause they can struggle to get organized, many small business owners suffer with a constant sense of being behind. In this episode, Brian shares the five elements that entrepreneurs and small business owners can use to create more structure, eliminate overwhelm and succeed at the highest levels. YOU WILL LEARN:· Why business goals must be specific.· How to track production stats.· How a good coach can help. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:itsagoodlife.comFree business consultation NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE: “It's very easy for the business to own us, instead of us owning the business.” – Brian Buffini “People with goals succeed because they know where they're going.” – Earl Nightingale “You don't get paid for the hour, you get paid for the value you bring to the hour.” – Jim Rohn “What gets measured, gets managed.” – Peter Drucker “Know your hourly worth.” – Brian Buffiniitsagoodlife.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Even in the AI era, strong relationships will always be at the heart of every good business. In this episode, Darin Dawson, co-founder of BombBomb and Chief Growth Officer at Buffini & Company, shares how to build long-lasting relationships that will lead to a stream of referrals and increase your bottom line, now and in the future. YOU WILL LEARN:· The importance of trust and transparency in sales.· The role of video in business communication.· The future of AI in small business. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: S2E302 Demystifying AI with Michael Thorne AI Bootcamp Business Consultation “The Spirit-Filled Life,” by Charles F. Stanley Band of Brothers NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE: “Nothing in this world happens without a sale.” – Brian Buffini “You're better in person.” – Darin Dawson “We are created to be in community with each other and to create a feedback loop that's constant.” – Darin Dawson“The people that will win with AI will use it to enhance their ability to connect with people.” – Darin Dawson “Be of value and abundance will follow.” – Darin Dawsonitsagoodlife.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Click here to listen to the full episodeIn today's transactional society, entrepreneurs who consistently exceed their customers' expectations will stand out and achieve phenomenal success. In this episode, Brian teaches why a positive focus on providing exceptional customer service builds a strong business culture, forges long-lasting relationships and creates a tribe of loyal advocates who refer. YOU WILL LEARN:· Why you must fill the need.· How to go the extra mile.· How to make it extraordinary. NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE: “Delight your customers. That's the secret to success in business. No-one ever went out of business having millions of delighted customers.” – Warren Buffet “Poor customer service is the death knell for a business.” – Brian Buffini “One of the key ingredients to building trust is consistency.” – Brian Buffini “People don't get to talk much about great service, so give them something to talk about.” – Brian Buffini “It's easier today than ever before to get a fan. It's easier today to delight your customers, because so many people are just trying to meet the basic needs.” – Brian Buffini “Focus your mind on delighting your customers, and you'll have a delightful business.” – Brian Buffini Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What does it take to build a truly great team? In this episode, Jon Gordon discusses his new book, “The 7 Commitments of a Great Team,” and explains why it's commitment – not just talent – that separates great teams from the rest. YOU WILL LEARN:· The commitments that great teams must make.· Why commitments are greater than goals.· Why positivity is a competitive advantage. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: “The 7 Commitments of a Great Team,” by Jon Gordon “The Energy Bus,” by Jon Gordon “The Hard Hat,” by Jon Gordon The Peak Experience Leadership Conference S2E294, The Power to Change with Craig Groeschel NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE: “Teammates are forever.” – Coach Richie Moran “Devotion is what drives discipline.” – Jon Gordon “You'll never have commitment without connection.” – Jon Gordon “Leaders go first. They lead the way. They demonstrate commitment.” – Jon Gordon “When you demonstrate commitment, you get commitment back.” – Jon Gordonitsagoodlife.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Click here to listen to the full episodeIt's human nature to make excuses when things don't go your way but if you take responsibility for where you are and why, you'll get on track to live the good life. In this episode, Brian teaches how to succeed in your relationships, health, finances and business life by ditching the excuses and taking ownership instead. YOU WILL LEARN:· The types of excuses we make.· The reasons we make those excuses. · The importance of outside perspective. NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE: “Excuses are the lies we tell ourselves.” – Jocko Willink “When we take ownership and truly embrace where we are and why we are, then we get to go to work.” – Brian Buffini “Excuses do have purpose. They save face, they lower expectations and they justify low performance.” – Brian Buffini “Ownership means I choose to do this, I embrace this on purpose.” – Brian Buffini “Change is hard. We're like homing pigeons - we want to go back to what we know.” – Brian Buffiniitsagoodlife.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

If you want greater client engagement, better internal collaboration and more profits, you need to be an Activator! In this episode, author Matt Dixon shares his extensive research on the traits of today's rainmakers and explains how top performers drive consistent growth in their businesses by winning, retaining and developing loyal client relationships. YOU WILL LEARN:· The five types of business developers.· How Activators deliver business and personal value for clients.· The importance of building and leveraging professional networks. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: “The Activator Advantage,” by Matthew Dixon “Made to Stick,” by Chip Heath and Dan Heath NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE: “Activators don't rest on their laurels. They activate their expertise.” – Matt Dixon “Activators think of it very differently. The relationship happens first and then paid work is just the natural evolution of that relationship.” – Matt Dixon “Activators bring their colleagues in.” – Matt Dixon “Activators focus on a third dimension of value, something we call personal value.” – Matt Dixon “Being thoughtful and helpful at a personal level creates real stickiness for activators in the client relationship.” – Matt Dixonitsagoodlife.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Click here to listen to the full episodeFailure is never fun, but it is an essential prerequisite for success. In this episode, Brian explains why failure is an inescapable part of life and teaches how you can recover from it to come back better than ever. YOU WILL LEARN:· Why failure stinks.· How successful people handle failure.· How to be the comeback kid.Free Business Consultation INSPIRATIONAL QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE:“I believe the good life is not so much a destination, but the journey to get there.” – Brian Buffini “A failure is like fertilizer. It stinks to be sure, but it makes things grow faster in the future.” – Denis Waitley “The key ingredient for growth is humility.” – Brian Buffini “The bottom line is we have to have optimism rooted in realism. And the realism is that, in every book of success, there are chapters of failure.” – Brian Buffini “You can be a great comeback story; your best days are still yet to happen.” – Brian Buffini “Your comeback story can be the inspiration to others.” – Brian Buffini “The pursuit of happiness is the happiness itself.” – Brian Buffiniitsagoodlife.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

AI can feel scary and overwhelming, but you can easily learn how to make it work for you to get real results. In this episode, AI expert Michael Thorne tells Brian how Buffini & Company's new AI Bootcamp will give you everything you need to leverage AI to work smarter, faster and better in your real estate business – no PhD in data science required! YOU WILL LEARN:· Misconceptions about AI.· Practical applications of AI.· The future of AI and real estate. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:AI Bootcamp The Peak Experience CFSP NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE: “You can be high-tech and super high-touch.” – Brian Buffini “AI can make small businesses operate as big businesses with smaller commitment.” – Brian Buffini “We're giving you the skill to build out exactly what you need for your business to take it to the next level.” – Michael Thorne “If you don't know how to use AI, you're out of luck.” – Brian Buffini “We want to use AI to help people reach their goals, grow their business and change their life for the better.” – Brian Buffiniitsagoodlife.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Click here to listen to the full episodeIn today's increasingly disconnected world, a great workplace culture is vital to the success of any business. In this episode, author and consultant Matt Mayberry shares how leaders can build a culture that drives organizational excellence and unleashes the full potential of every employee. YOU WILL LEARN:· How to define workplace culture.· Why a company's culture impacts its bottom line.· How a mission statement differs from a cultural purpose statement. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:mattmayberryonline.com cultureistheway.com NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE: “Culture is how your people feel on Sunday night before getting ready to start a new work week.” – Matt Mayberry “Culture is truly behavior at scale.” – Matt Mayberry “A culture has to be able to now breed out beyond boundaries, physical space and being in connection with one another.” – Brian Buffini “Culture and strategy are connected.” – Matt Mayberry “You can never let your small business have you be small-minded.” – Matt Mayberryitsagoodlife.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Do you want to bring out the best in your people while also maximizing your bottom line? In this episode, former WD-40 Company CEO Garry Ridge explains how leaders can build dedicated teams and drive phenomenal success by following Aristotle's principle, “Pleasure in the job puts perfection in the work.” YOU WILL LEARN:· The ‘dumbass' leadership philosophy.· The 4 pillars of a fearless tribe.· The impact of values on organizational success. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: thelearningmoment.net “Any Dumbass Can Do It,” by Garry Ridge “Helping People Win at Work,” by Ken Blanchard and Garry Ridge “To Be Honest,” by Ron A. Carucci “All I Really Need to Know I Learned in Kindergarten,” by Robert FulghumNOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE: “Anything of value comes from learning.” – Garry Ridge “People are happy when they know they're making a difference and they're respected for doing that.” – Garry Ridge “Dumbassery is a superpower, and the dumbassery really is you as the leader deflating your ego and making sure your role is to bring out the best of everybody else.” – Garry Ridge “Let's get rid of the word failure, and let's talk about ‘We don't make mistakes in our organization. We have learning moments.'” – Garry Ridge “It's not about you; it's about the people you have the privilege to lead.” – Garry Ridge itsagoodlife.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Click here to listen to the full episodeEveryone has a unique communication style. In some interactions, you feel like you're on the same page; in others, nothing clicks and you feel totally misunderstood. In this episode, REALStrengths expert Rachael Yeaman explores why so many people struggle to connect and reveals the secrets to high-level communication in business and in life. YOU WILL LEARN:· How most people communicate. · Why miscommunications can happen so easily.· How you can identify and use your natural communication style. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: REALStrengths Assessmentitsagoodlife.com NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE: “The only way to have deep connection is to actually show someone who you are, which means you need to open yourself up.” – Rachael Yeaman “Our connection with others is only as strong and as deep as our connection with ourselves and the strengths that we have.” – Rachael Yeaman “Be mindful that who you are is not how the entire world is programmed.” – Rachael Yeaman “Be aware that not everybody is wired the exact same way. Ask questions to determine how they're wired, and then adjust your style accordingly.” – Rachael Yeaman “Relationships are a two-way street. We don't need to have every problem solved in our heads before we open our mouth to actually speak. Allow it to be a reciprocal dynamic.” – Rachael Yeamanitsagoodlife.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In today's technological world, people feel less connected and more divided than ever before. In this episode, Celeste Headlee shares why real conversations matter so much and why we need to start talking to one another if we want to survive as a species. YOU WILL LEARN:· The difference between communicating and conversing.· The importance of listening.· Actionable steps to improve conversation. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: celesteheadlee.com TED Talk headwaytraining.org “We Need to Talk,” by Celeste Headlee “The Pickwick Papers,” by Charles Dickens 12 Angry Men movie NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE: “The more you do it, the more you realize how pleasurable it is to listen.” – Celeste Headlee “Our species has only survived because of our conversational skills.” – Celeste Headlee “We have to stop working against our own biology and neurology, understand how we work best and give ourselves the environment that's best suited to make us successful.” – Celeste Headlee “There's a real connection to be made when someone feels heard.” – Celeste Headlee “Learn how to say, ‘I don't know.'” – Celeste Headlee itsagoodlife.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Click here to listen to the full episodeConsumers today are inundated with so much promotional messaging and content in the marketplace that they often don't know where to look or who to trust. In this episode, Brian interviews author, speaker and entrepreneur Ron Tite about his new book and learns what organizations must do to seize the attention of and build trust with customers in this busy world. YOU WILL LEARN:· The importance of authentic brand belief. · The steps a small business can take to stand out.· The five questions every business narrative should answer. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: “Think Do Say,” by Ron Tite MasterMindNOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE: “A brand belief is really - what do you fundamentally believe in? And what do you believe in that goes beyond the thing you sell but that is strategically aligned to the thing you sell?” – Ron Tite “The way you can evaluate whether your brand belief is strategically linked to the thing you sell is to connect the two with the word ‘so'.” – Ron Tite “It should never be about just winning the battle for time. It should be about both standing out and capturing attention while building trust.” – Ron Tite “You are defined by the actions you take, not by the supposed philosophies you fundamentally believe.” – Ron Tite “What is the one thing you do that connects your purpose to where you make money?” – Ron Titeitsagoodlife.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

No matter what the market's doing, it's never a bad time for a good idea! In this episode, Tom Patterson shares his incredible entrepreneurial journey, from his small-town upbringing, to co-founding Tommy John during the 2008 recession and going on to achieve phenomenal success. YOU WILL LEARN:· The value of mentorship and personal growth.· The benefit of identifying opportunity in challenging times. · The importance of a courageous mindset when others are fearful. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: tommyjohn.com The Shawshank Redemption “Die With Zero,” by Bill Perkins NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE: “Perfection is the enemy of good enough.” – Tom Patterson “I don't believe that people are self-made. I think there's people that make you along the way in different seasons or periods of your life.” – Tom Patterson “Great companies find ways to win and to build momentum in tough times.” – Tom Patterson “Be courageous when everybody's fearful.” – Tom Patterson “Once you stop growing and learning, you start dying.” – Tom Patterson Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Click here to listen to the full episodeBert Jacobs is the co-founder of Life is Good, a $100 million company dedicated to spreading the power of optimism. In this episode, he tells Brian how he and his brother John went from selling t-shirts on the streets of Boston to leading such a successful positive-lifestyle brand. YOU WILL LEARN:· How their mother inspired the business. · How others helped them to grow and develop. · Why they are committed to their groundbreaking nonprofit work. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:lifeisgood.com “Life is Good,” by Bert and John Jacobs Free business consultation NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE: “Life is not easy. Life is not perfect. But life is good.” – Bert Jacobs “Optimism is the most pragmatic strategy for living a happy and fulfilling life.” – Bert Jacobs “There is no more important job on planet earth than the job of a mother. Because if the youngest people on this planet can grow up with resilience and the right values, then our world is going to be okay.” – Bert Jacobs “Know who you are, and act like it.” – Bert Jacobs “The good life is not about what you have in possessions or where you are geographically. It's more the acknowledgement that life - while it's a mystery - is a great gift.” – Bert Jacobsitsagoodlife.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What systems and habits do you need to master to transform your life? In this episode, Pastor Craig Groeschel of Life Church tells Brian how harnessing the power of small habits can get you unstuck and lead to big change. YOU WILL LEARN:· Why willpower alone isn't enough.· The real reasons you do what you do.· How to level up your morning routine. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: craiggroeschel.comlife.church YouVersion bible app “The Power to Change,” by Craig Groeschel Leadership Conference S2E288 Lessons from my Mother Gladiator movie NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE: “If we change a behavior without changing our heart, the behavior tends to come back.” – Craig Groeschel “You do what you do because of what you think of you.” – Craig Groeschel “When you really want to make a difference, you stop trying and you start training.” – Craig Groeschel “You don't have to hit the goal to be moving toward the goal.” – Craig Groeschel “It's the things that no one sees that bring the results that everyone wants.” – Craig Groeschelitsagoodlife.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Click here to listen to the full episodeFear and self-doubt can rob you of your purpose and leave you feeling paralyzed. In this episode, Brian shares three tools that will help you to reduce doubt, take decisive action and achieve phenomenal success. YOU WILL LEARN:· What doubt really is.· How the Freddy Krueger principles can help.· Why action eliminates doubt. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:Free ebookFree business consultation NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE: “If fear is leading your decision-making process, you're going to get fearful decisions, and fearful decisions are often ones we regret.” – Brian Buffini “Courage is not the absence of fear – it's action taken in the midst of fear.” – Brian Buffini“You're as likely to get into trouble by not making the decision as you are by making a decision.” – Brian Buffini “We all need people to believe in us so we will believe in us.” – Brian Buffini “Action ultimately eliminates doubt.” – Brian Buffiniitsagoodlife.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Do you want a tried and tested roadmap to take the guesswork out of growing your business? In this episode, Ramsey Solutions Founder and CEO Dave Ramsey shares the proven system that guarantees to help you grow your business faster and with fewer missteps. YOU WILL LEARN:· The 5 stages of business growth.· Strategies to prepare for disruptions and market changes.· How to build a legacy and implement succession planning. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: “Build a Business You Love,” by Dave Ramsey www.ramseysolutions.com NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE: “A clear path through anything that's formerly unknown gives people hope and energy and keeps them from getting paralysis of the analysis.” – Dave Ramsey “There's 100% probability the market's going to be disrupted. So, you've got only three choices: cause the disruption, ride the wave of the disruption, or get crushed by it.” – Dave Ramsey “If you stand in the middle of the interstate, you will get hit by a truck. You need to be moving.” – Dave Ramsey “You better plan for succession, because it's coming.” – Dave Ramsey “The biggest joy is in serving.” – Dave Ramseyitsagoodlife.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Click here to listen to the full episodeWe all encounter a change of plan at some point in our lives. In this episode, Brian interviews cognitive scientist Dr. Maya Shankar to understand who we are and who we become when faced with change. Topics discussed include: How change profoundly impacted Maya's life, why humility is so important and how being more openminded can help build resilience. YOU WILL LEARN:· Common psychological strategies for navigating change. · Why people really dislike uncertainty.· How to cultivate a mindset to thrive in change. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:https://mayashankar.com/ A Slight Change of Plans “The Language Instinct,” by Steven Pinker “Back to the Future” NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE: “The specifics of this moment may be unprecedented. But our human ability to navigate change is nothing new.” – Dr. Maya Shankar “There is a universality in the way that we as humans navigate change.” – Maya Shankar “Change in one area of our lives often has profound spill-over effects into other areas of our lives that we simply can't predict at the outset.” – Maya Shankar “At a minimum, there will be growth because change necessarily involves a loss of identity of some kind.” – Maya Shankar “When you are more openminded, you are seeking awe and that actually helps you cultivate a more resilient personality in the face of change.” – Maya Shankar Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Do you want to reduce anxiety and live a more authentic and fulfilling life? In this episode, Dr. John Delony shares a life-changing truth about anxiety that will help you to heal and move forward with hope. YOU WILL LEARN:· Why margin is vital.· The six daily choices to ease anxiety.· The importance of self-worth and belonging. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: The Peak ExperienceS2E31 Own Your Past Change Your Future - an Interview with Dr. John Delony S2E17 Myths About Anxiety and the Life-Changing Truth – an Interview with Dr. John Delony www.johndelony.com “Redefining Anxiety,” by Dr. John Delony “The Black Swan,” by Nassim Nicholas Taleb NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE: “In my house, we don't solve for ROI – we solve for peace.” – Dr. John Delony “A non-anxious life…doesn't mean it's going to be perfect. It allows you a spirit of margin and the truth of margin when things happen.” – Dr. John Delony “You are worth being well.” – Dr. John Delony “I'm tired of people going to war with themselves. The world doesn't need any more shame.” – Dr. John Delony Itsagoodlife.com “You have to have a coach; a professional of some sort that is just your eyes in the sky.” – Dr. John Delony Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Click here to listen to the full episodeIn today's challenging world, faith, hope and love are more important than ever before. Brian shares more of the age-old principles that will help you to live the good life and then help others do the same. YOU WILL LEARN:· The power of faith in God, yourself and others.· Why hope is a good thing.· What it looks like to love yourself and others. NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE:“The best stuff I have are old principles and practices that I've applied to my life.” – Brian Buffini “For me, when life goes upside down, I turn to my faith in God.” – Brian Buffini “It's important to know who you are; it's important to know what you're not.” – Brian Buffini “Hope can get you to the good life and love allows you to get the most out of it.” – Brian Buffini “If you desire to love someone else, you have to be capable of receiving love.” – Brian Buffini Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Brian's mother Therese Buffini was the embodiment of a life well lived. In this very special episode, Brian shares her life principles and reflects on the lasting impact she had on him and the world. YOU WILL LEARN:· Her business wisdom.· Her financial savvy. · The 3 big life lessons she taught him. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Roisin Dubh song Moving Hearts rock band “The Emigrant Edge,” by Brian Buffini S2E272 Ed Mylett: The Power of One More NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE: “Are you taking care of your customers and are you making any money?” – Therese Buffini “You might as well be hung for a sheep as for a lamb.” – Therese Buffini “Never go anywhere with one arm as long as the other.” – Therese Buffini “Mind the pennies and the pounds will look after themselves.” – Therese Buffiniitsagoodlife Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Click here to listen to the full episodeUnderstanding yourself is essential to understanding the way you handle money. In this episode, Brian interviews personal finance expert Rachel Cruze about her new book, “Know Yourself, Know Your Money.” Rachel shares why understanding your own behaviors and beliefs will help you to take control and handle your finances better. YOU WILL LEARN:How to eliminate financial fear.Why it's vital to keep learning.How to identify the 7 major money tendencies. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:“Know Yourself, Know Your Money,” by Rachel Cruze“Love Your Life, Not Theirs,” by Rachel Cruze“Smart Money, Smart Kids,” by Dave Ramsey and Rachel Cruze“The Voice of the Heart,” by Chip Dodd“The Shawshank Redemption,” movie“Shooter,” movie INSPIRATIONAL QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE:“Fear is your body's response that you are in need of something.” – Rachel Cruze“It takes a level of humility to be able to say ‘I don't have it all.'” – Rachel Cruze“Change is uncomfortable. It's hard. We don't like it. We just want to keep doing what we know.” – Rachel Cruze“We can justify our purchases to maybe put a BAND-AID over deeper things going on.” – Rachel Cruze“There's no point being right and being alone.” – Brian Buffiniitsagoodlife.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Do you want to thrive in a shifting real estate market? In part 2 of this episode, Brian draws on his decades of experience in the industry to forecast what lies ahead and how you can adapt, grow and succeed in changing times. YOU WILL LEARN:· The right way to grow a resilient business.· Strategies to overcome mistakes and failures. · The importance of coaching and training. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: S2E284 Real Estate Investing Unveiled – Brian Buffini and Ryan Pineda Part 1Ryan Pineda The Wealthy Way Podcast Buffini Coaching Live “Takin' Care of Business,” by Brian Buffini NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE: “Have clear-cut goals.” – Brian Buffini “Ambition is a fantastic thing. The key is to have a healthy ambition.” – Brian Buffini “The real key is not the hours you put in; it's what you get out of your hours.” – Brian Buffini “You've got to know your strengths, but you've got to know your blind spots.” – Brian Buffini “We will make the same mistake over and over again if we don't grow.” – Brian Buffini Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Click here to listen to the full episodeIn striving to achieve the success they want, many entrepreneurs experience a tug of war between their personal and their business life. In part 1 of this episode, Brian shares the lessons he has learned during his vast experience as an entrepreneur and teaches how you can stop being owned by your business and start living the good life. YOU WILL LEARN:· Why you must get on the same page as your partner.· Why a vision is critical to success.· How to set effective goals. NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE: “35 years I'm an entrepreneur, and I've learned a few things along the way.” – Brian Buffini “The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.” – Eleanor Roosevelt “It starts with the vision. Once you get the vision, then what supports the vision is our goals.” – Brian Buffini “Goal-setting changed my life, and it changes my life every year.” – Brian Buffini “A goal is a dream with a deadline.” – Brian Buffiniitsagoodlife.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Despite all the challenges that exist in today's real estate market, it's still possible to achieve phenomenal success! In this special episode, Brian tells real estate investor and entrepreneur Ryan Pineda how he did it - and how you can do it too. YOU WILL LEARN:· The importance of real estate for wealth accumulation.· The need for sacrifice and a business mindset.· Proven strategies for success. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:Buffini Coaching Live - Motivate Ryan Pineda The Wealthy Way Podcast The Untouchables NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE: “The number one way to own wealth in the world - in the history of mankind - is real estate.” – Brian Buffini “There's no success without sacrifice.” – Brian Buffini “Real estate is hard at the beginning and easy at the end.” – Brian Buffini “The greatest gift in the world for an investor is time. Because if you make a mistake, if you hold it long enough, it's not a mistake.” – Brian Buffini “Impatience is the single biggest enemy of wealth.” – Brian BuffiniItsagoodlife.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Click here to listen to the full episodeFew people in the history of college sports have been more influential or had a bigger impact than legendary coach Lou Holtz. In this episode, Brian reveals how this special mentor personally shaped his own life and shares some of his most important lessons. YOU WILL LEARN:· The three questions that will change your career.· The principle of WIN.· The importance of continual growth. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: “Wins, Losses and Lessons,” by Lou Holtz Leadership Conference Free business consultation NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE: “A coach can pull more out of you than you can pull out of yourself.” – Brian Buffini “Don't go through life being a spectator. Be a participant.” – Lou Holtz “You're either growing or you're dying.” – Lou Holtz “There are no age restrictions on having dreams and goals.” – Lou Holtz “You have to have a reason to get up, you have to have something to excite you no matter how successful you are.” – Lou Holtz Itsagoodlife.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A winning business is built on strong relationships. In Part 2 of this special episode, Brian continues his conversation with network marketing expert and author Eric Worre and shares why cultivating long-lasting relationships is the secret to success. YOU WILL LEARN:· Brian's introduction to real estate.· The power of personal notes.· The working by referral model. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:Buffini Coaching Live - Motivate S2E280 Success Leaves Clues - I get Interviewed by Eric Worre Part 1Eric WorrePeaky Blinders “The Gap and the Gain,” by Dan Sullivan NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE: “All business is conversation.” – Eric Worre “Have the work ethic of a hunter but the mindset of a farmer.” – Brian Buffini “Success leaves clues.” – Brian Buffini “Excellence is doing the best you can with what you have in the timeframe allowed.” – Brian Buffini “Don't be paralyzed by perfectionism.” – Brian Buffiniitsagoodlife.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Click here to listen to the full episodeJim Rohn was one of the most influential thinkers of our time and a leader in the field of personal development. In this episode, Brian reveals how this special mentor profoundly impacted and improved his approach to business and to life.YOU WILL LEARN:· How self-education can make you a fortune.· Why you must develop your philosophy.· Why you should be a person of action.MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:“The Treasury of Quotes,” by Jim Rohn Buffini Coaching Free business consultation Control Your Own Economy, S2E116NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE:“Ignorance is not bliss; ignorance is poverty.” – Jim Rohn “Life is a unique combination of want-to and how-to, and we need to give equal attention to both.” – Jim Rohn “Your income is determined by your philosophy, not by the economy.” – Jim Rohn “We all need lots of powerful long-range goals to help us pass the short-term obstacles.” – Jim Rohn “Success is nothing more than a few simple disciplines practiced every day, while failure is simply a few errors in judgment repeated every day.” – Jim Rohn itsagoodlife.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Success is rarely a straightforward journey. In this episode, Brian tells network marketing expert and author Eric Worre about his path to success and how he navigated the challenges he encountered to win the day. YOU WILL LEARN:· Brian's experience growing up as a third-generation entrepreneur in Ireland.· How he overcame financial failures and business setbacks.· The profound impact of personal development on his life. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Eric Worre “Acres of Diamonds,” by Russell Conwell “How to Win Friends and Influence People,” by Dale Carnegie “The Greatest Salesman in the World,” by Og Mandino “The Alchemist,” by Paulo Coelho NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE: “Can you put your name to it?” – Grandfather Buffini“It's not how hard you fall; it's how high you bounce.” – Tom Kelly “If they can do it, I can do it.” – Brian Buffini “I did it before. I can do it again.” – Brian Buffini “You have to have urgency, but you have to have patience as well.” – Eric Worre “If you find yourself in a hole, stop digging!” – Eric Worre Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.