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How can combining professional coaching and emotional intelligence lead to long-term success in real estate? In this episode of the Real Estate Excellence Podcast, host Tracy Hayes interviews Wendy Griffis. Wendy is a Realtor®, Author and Group Leader in Jacksonville, Florida. Wendy has been serving the Jacksonville and surrounding areas since February 2000. Her experience and understanding of the area and market allows her to give accurate and thorough advice to her clients; providing successful, streamlined results, regardless of market conditions. Wendy acts in a consulting role – having an honest & direct approach with her clients. She knows how to help buyers and sellers follow her customized, but tried and true processes that gets results! Wendy has significantly outperformed the majority of the agents in our MLS in year over year sales numbers, property days on market, and list to sold price. Wendy is an advocate for her clients before, during and after the transaction. Wendy can be seen annually in the Jacksonville Journal Book of Lists. She was on the cover of Jacksonville Real Producers Magazine, and featured in articles in Florida Realtor and Buffini & Company magazines. Wendy discusses the importance of emotional intelligence, crafting relationship-based business models, and navigating difficult market conditions with grit and grace. Listeners will hear about her approach to balancing professionalism and personal connection, the lessons she learned during the Great Recession, and how she uses insights from industry leaders like Brian Buffini to stay ahead in an ever-evolving field. Ready to transform your real estate career? Explore coaching opportunities and take time to develop your emotional intelligence. Highlights 00:32 – 06:53 Wendy Griffis: Recognize the Difference · We welcome Wendy Griffis to the show! · How she transitioned from aspiring math teacher to successful realtor. · Rebounding from job loss due to Y2K and finding her path in real estate. · The growth and her philosophies for sustained success in the industry. 06:54 – 13:19 Emotional Intelligence in Real Estate · Wendy talks about her journey from selling six houses in the first year to over twenty annually by the second year. · Initially driven by the need for income and lacking a CRM. · The evolution of technology and its impact on customer service. · The transitioning phase of not wanting to be a sale-sy agent and choosing to build a relationship-based business. · Maintaining professionalism and changing industry perceptions. 13:20 – 25:56 Coaching and Continuous Learning · How Wendy's journey went from hosting client events to enduring the economic turmoil of the late 2000s. · The emotional toll of difficult client conversations and personal financial struggles. · The underestimated daily tasks of a realtor. · Building long-term business relationships and setting personal boundaries. · The often-ignored emotional intelligence required in the industry. 25:57 – 36:49 Handling Tough Conversations · The crucial role of a seasoned real estate agent in guiding clients through complex home-buying processes. · The significance of soft skills like emotional intelligence. · The necessity of developmental learning and effective client interactions. · Competent service and the impact of personal growth through literature and networking. · Effective strategies for new which includes blending short-term client acquisition with long-term relationship management. 36:50 – 55:07 Developing Emotional Intelligence · Wendy's journey of personal and professional growth through reading and developing emotional intelligence. · How emotional intelligence helps in not taking rejection personally and swiftly moving towards solutions. · How handle setbacks promptly. · How personal notes fostered a genuine connection with clients. · The value of buyer consultations and the proper handling of buyer broker agreements are examined. 55:08 – 01:23:06 Strategic Selling and Pricing · Wendy discusses how effective pricing and negotiation tactics to the importance of deepening client relationships. · The challenges faced by agents dealing with new constructions and builder incentives. · The importance of consistent systems, client engagement through events. · Leveraging additional help such as transaction coordinators and operations managers. · Conclusion. Quotes: “Real estate is not sales. I'm not selling anybody anything—I'm helping them achieve their goals.” – Wendy Griffis “ Emotional intelligence is about not taking things personally and focusing on solutions.” – Wendy Griffis “Price isn't always the problem, but it's often the solution” – Wendy Griffis To contact Wendy Griffis, learn more about his business, and make her a part of your network, make sure to follow her on Instagram, Facebook, and Website. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wendygriffis/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WendyGriffisGroup Website: https://www.wendygriffisgroup.com/ If you want to build your business and become more discoverable online, Streamlined Media has you covered. Check out how they can help you build an evergreen revenue generator all powered by content creation! SUBSCRIBE & LEAVE A 5-STAR REVIEW as we discuss real estate excellence with the best of the best.
Here's what to expect on the podcast:Why is it important to know both your superpower and kryptonite?You can either be made into a leader or learn how to become one.What strategies does Tanya use to discover her client's superpowers?Developing a CEO mindset.And much more! About Tanya:Tanya Bugbee has been coaching for 10 years. She is certified through The International Coaching Federation and the Co-Active Training Institute. Prior to coaching business owners, she was one of the top 5 Coaches at Buffini & Company. Tanya has owned a few businesses, such as a flight school, a restaurant, and a thriving real estate company in Houston. She is an exceptional coach due to her out-of-the-box thinking style and her passion for creating individualized systems and plans for each client. Where many of her clients are in the Real Estate Industry, she also coaches executives and business owners outside of the RE arena, such as attorneys, insurance sales, the roofing industry, and executives in Fortune 500 companies. Connect with Tanya Bugbee!Website: https://www.tanyabugbee.com/Coaching Workshops and Coaching Retreats: https://www.tanyabugbee.com/eventsLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tanya-bugbee-coach/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tanya.bugbee.94 Connect with Candice Snyder!Website: https://hairhealthvitality.com/passion-purpose-and-possibilities/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/candice.snyderInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/candicesny17/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/candicesnyder/ICAN Institute: https://vl729.isrefer.com/go/mindandbody/PassionPurpose22/Shop For A Cause With Gifts That Give Back to Nonprofits: https://thekindnesscause.com/
Amy Somerville is the Chief Executive Officer of SUCCESS Enterprises, a multi- platform media company which includes the iconic SUCCESS Magazine, SUCCESS Coaching, and SUCCESS.com Amy is a mission-driven leader with demonstrated success in developing highly effective teams, delivering dynamic learning strategies, and building engaged communities. Prior to joining SUCCESS, Somerville was Vice President of Professional Development and Industry Engagement at Buffini & Company and the Founder of Moment of Clarity, LLC. In her previous role as an executive with RE/MAX, LLC, she led Professional Development, Technology Engagement, Multi-Media Production, and Education. Amy is recognized as a go-to, high energy speaker, panelist and facilitator having shared the stage with people like Jay Leno, Wayne Brady, Brian Buffini, and many industry leaders while delivering value to audiences exceeding 7,000. She is a master of client engagement who responds to challenges with confidence, determination, and focus. A passionate community-builder gathering like-minded, successful entrepreneurs and businesspeople to share best practices for success. Connect with Amy Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/amymsomerville Website - https://amysmoc.com/ Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@successmagazine Connect with David Public Website: www.davidihill.com Real Estate University: www.realestatelistings.club Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/davidihill/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidihill 20-Minute call: https://www.davidihill.com/strategycall FACEBOOK COMMUNITY Please follow and join my Group- https://www.facebook.com/groups/ptmastery/
One of the leadership topics they talk about at Buffini & Company is the difference between teaching, training, mentoring and coaching. People often use these terms interchangeably. During this episode, Terri King, Chief Customer Officer at Buffini & Company explains how they see teaching as a transfer of knowledge, training is a transfer of skill, mentoring is a transfer of experience, and coaching is unlocking a person's potential. A teacher, trainer and mentor will give a person advice, insights, and action steps to take, but if the person doesn't take action, it ends with inaction. A coach stays in there, works to help remove those things that get in our way, and champions the person to achieve great things. As leaders we sometimes wear all these hats! It helps to know which role we're playing.
EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS: • Education and the Peace Corp (3:50) • Meeting his wife and business partner, Amy (14:30) • Corporate rat race (15:10) • Getting started in real estate (19:50) • Buffini's CRM and referral network (25:45) • The Cromford Report and Tina Tamboer (28:10) • Launching North&Co. (32:30) • Working your neighborhood (41:00) • Selling lifestyle (45:20) • Working with wife Amy (46:13) • Lead generation (49:50) EPISODE RESOURCES • The Angelo Group website https://theangelogroup.com/ • North&Co. website http://northandco.com/ • Buffini & Company https://www.buffiniandcompany.com/ • IG @theangelogroup https://www.instagram.com/theangelogroup/?hl=en
In this episode of Messy in the Middle, hosts Ed Billings and Jefi Moultrie talk with Julie Pergola, a Business Coach at Buffini & Company. They talk about the value of business coaching and the importance of generating leads and referrals. Julie shares solutions for three common struggles her clients encounter: systems, discipline, and growing your business. QUOTES “Your business starts growing from when you started out, and if you're not being coached through those transitions you're gonna hit a ceiling and you're not gonna be able to punch past it.” -Ed Billings [06:59] “Calendaring for me is always a constant check in for me because I feel like I get smushed into time frames. But when you say that it creates freedom it changed my brain into thinking this gives me time to do what I want to do.” -Jefi Moultrie [14:14] “Sometimes we think we can push ourselves but it is not always the best thing to do. Having that outside accountability partner, that person that will push you to the next level.. think of it in terms of sports. Everyone has a coach to push them to that next level.” -Julie Pergola [07:22] TIMESTAMPS [00:30] Intro [03:09] Systems [13:09] Disciplines [18:25] Growing your business [19:24] Hiring an assistant [23:46] Keep your focus [24:50] Outro RESOURCES The Peak Experience The U.S. Housing Market Has Peaked Why Rising Mortgage Rates Push Buyers off the Fence The One Thing Every Homeowner Needs To Know About a Recession Buffini & Company CONTACT Messy in the Middle: messyinthemiddlepodcast.com Ed Billings: edbillings.com Jefi Moultrie: jefisrealestate.com
If you want your small business to scale, you have to master the art of growing and developing a sales team. But the question is: How do you do that? In this episode of The EntreLeadership Podcast, we sit down with real estate legend Brian Buffini. His business, Buffini & Company, has been teaching people the discipline of sales for 25 years. We get to hear his story of emigrating from Ireland to America, and how he built his business from scratch using his unique sales system. Then George Kamel chats with EntreLeadership Director of Sales Jason Williams to talk about the traits you should look for when hiring a new sales team leader. The EntreLeadership Podcast Brian Buffini's website Buffini & Company's website The Emigrant Edge by Brian Buffini Download The EntreLeader's Guide to Hiring. Schedule a call with Tim, our producer. Learn more about EntreLeadership Events: EntreLeadership Summit | EntreLeadership Master Series Learn more about EntreLeadership Coaching: Elite | Advisory Groups | Executive Coaching | Workshops | Weekly Report Tool Learn more about the offers from our EntreLeadership Partners: BELAY | Gravy | Hite Digital | NetSuite
“I haven't seen this cycle too many times in my 35 years in real estate, but nothing I see says we're in a bubble or anything like it.” — Brian Buffini In a challenging marketplace, real estate professionals need to be prepared for what lies ahead if they want to succeed and serve their clients at the highest levels. In this episode, Brian gives his mid-year evaluation of the economy and reveals his bold predictions for the industry for the next six months. He shares the most up-to-date economic data available, outlines changes happening in the marketplace and explains why agents need to become even more professional in order to capitalize on opportunities and maximize success. Featuring an exclusive interview with Dr. Lawrence Yun, Chief Economist at the National Association of REALTORS®, this episode will get you ready for what the second half of 2021 has in store. YOU WILL LEARN: The current state of the real estate industry. Lawrence Yun's analysis of the market. Why it's critical to keep updating your skills. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: The National Association of REALTORS® Episode 201, This Too Shall Pass – an Interview with Dr. Lawrence Yun 100 Days to Greatness Buffini & Company Real Estate Report Buffini & Company Team Coaching INSPIRATIONAL QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE: “It's an 80:20 business, or maybe now it's a 90:10 business because one has to have that special skill to get the deals done in these unique inventory-short market conditions.” — Dr. Lawrence Yun “Core inflation is actually rising at the highest pace in 30 years.” — Dr. Lawrence Yun “Now we are seeing some topping out in the home sales activity in recent months. That is to say, we are beginning to see sales approaching pre-pandemic levels.” — Dr. Lawrence Yun “Don't expect any persistent price decline. It may occur just temporarily. Even that temporary price decline may not occur, but if it was to occur it is just simply a second chance opportunity for some buyers who have been outbid by others.” — Dr. Lawrence Yun “Our commitment at Buffini & Company is to try to make as many agents as we can as professional as we can, as productive as we can, as successful as we can.” — Brian Buffini “You want to get paid like a pro, you have to practice like a pro. You have to have the skills of a pro, and then you get paid like one.” — Brian Buffini https://www.TheBrianBuffiniShow.com http://www.brianbuffini.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brian_buffini Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brianbuffini Twitter: https://twitter.com/brianbuffini Theme Music: “The Cliffs of Moher” by Brogue Wave
Success doesn't come overnight! It comes from the compounded effect of repetition and GOOD HABITS over a long period of time! In this compilation we will teach you HOW you can BUILD BETTER HABITS for your morning and to carry on throughout the day! Hal Elrod, who knows more than a thing or two about success, comebacks, manifesting your desires, and even getting in the hall of fame, well, for business that is! Robin Sharma, one of the most influential authors in my life, and the author of an amazing book for transforming your life, The 5 AM Club. Brian Buffini was born and raised in Dublin, Ireland, and immigrated to San Diego in 1986 where he became the classic American rags to riches story. After becoming one of the nation's top Realtors, he founded Buffini & Company – an organization dedicated to sharing his powerful lead-generation systems with others. Brian Tracy is motivational speaker and the best-selling author of over 70 books, including Master Your Time, Master Your Life: The Breakthrough System to Get More Results, Faster, in Every Area of Your Life. Julia Cameron is the best-selling author of more than forty books including The Artist's Way: 25th Anniversary Edition and the Divine, Life Lessons: 125 Prayers and Meditations. Timestamps: 02:18 - Hal Elrod 22:55 - Robin Sharma 44:59 - Brian Buffini 57:13 - Brian Tracy 01:05:25 - Julia Cameron To find out more visit: Watch the full video show here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8s7yLlkpWH4 https://amzn.to/3qULECz - Order Michael Sandler's new book, "AWE, the Automatic Writing Experience" www.automaticwriting.com ……. Follow Michael and Jessica's exciting journey and get even more great tools, tips, and behind-the-scenes access. Go to https://www.patreon.com/inspirenation For free meditations, weekly tips, stories, and similar shows visit: https://inspirenationshow.com/ We've got NEW Merch! - https://teespring.com/stores/inspire-nation-store Follow Inspire Nation, and the lives of Michael and Jessica, on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/InspireNationLive/ Find us on TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@inspirenationshow
“You bet on me, you bet on this system and this philosophy, and you bet on yourselves. And then, in turn, each one of you became a role model and an example in your own markets, in your own communities that became pebbles in the pond.” – Brian Buffini Buffini & Company recently celebrated its 25th anniversary. To mark the occasion, Brian spoke to some of the earliest adopters of the working by referral system. In this episode, these special role models recall their memories of the first events and when and where they met Brian. They also share why they were drawn to the system to begin with, why they committed so strongly to it and how their lives have been changed as a result. YOU WILL LEARN: Why they took a chance on the system. What they have learned about success over the years. Why they have continued to follow the system for over two decades. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Buffini & Company MasterMind 100 Days to Greatness INSPIRATIONAL QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE: “Consistency breeds trust and, without trust, you don't get referrals. Do the things you're good at, the things you enjoy, and just do those consistently. And it will pay off.” – Todd Nordstrom “Have clarity, absolute clarity, and then be persistent and consistent because you will get where you want to go. If your mind is very clear, if your vision is clear, your decisions are easy.” – Judy Adler “Being committed to your goals and reviewing goals is a huge benefit.” – Larry Hassan “Run your business like a business. Consistency is important. If you don't know how to do it, get a coach, get some help. And listen to what you're told and do what you're told, not what you think is the best thing.” – Margaret Barton “Read, read, read, read. And, in the reading, you help to learn who you are and what gift you have to give to other people.” – Sam Elzie “Give it away in slices and it will come back to you in loaves. Operate from abundance and not scarcity. And in our business, where so many agents feel like there's competition, there is no competition, we are our own competition.” – Edith Elzie “This has been my life's work.” – Brian Buffini https://www.TheBrianBuffiniShow.com http://www.brianbuffini.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brian_buffini Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brianbuffini Twitter: https://twitter.com/brianbuffini Theme Music: “The Cliffs of Moher” by Brogue Wave
“Don't tell me I can't do it. Tell me what I have to do so I can do it.” – Dick Hoyt It’s possible to achieve incredible things in life simply by making up your mind. In this special episode from the Buffini & Company vaults, Brian interviews trailblazing athlete Dick Hoyt, who recently passed away. Dick shares how his son, Rick, born a quadriplegic and unable to speak or control his limbs, told him he wanted to participate in a 5-mile benefit run for a lacrosse player who had been paralyzed in an accident. From that first race, when Dick pushed Rick in his wheelchair and his son confided how he didn’t feel disabled when they ran together, they went on to complete over 1,000 races, including marathons, duathlons and triathlons. Topics discussed include: How their running journey evolved, how they broke new ground and barriers together and how they overcame the criticism and negativity they encountered. YOU WILL LEARN: How Dick always maintained a positive mindset. How Dick managed and prioritized his time. Why short and long-term goals were vital to the success of Team Hoyt. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Dick & Rick Hoyt Team Hoyt MasterMind Summit Boston Marathon Ironman Interview INSPIRATIONAL QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE: “I made up my mind that we're not going to be discouraged. And we're not going to take no for an answer. And we're going to go out there and do the things we want to do.” – Dick Hoyt “We've come a long way and we've been able to break down a lot of barriers along the way and that’s because we never gave up and we never take no for an answer.” – Dick Hoyt “If don't have your mind made up and set, you're not going to be able to accomplish the things that you want to accomplish.” – Dick Hoyt “You can’t get discouraged. You’ve got to be very, very brave.” – Dick Hoyt “I look forward to every day and the challenges that may come ahead.” – Dick Hoyt https://www.TheBrianBuffiniShow.com http://www.brianbuffini.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brian_buffini Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brianbuffini Twitter: https://twitter.com/brianbuffini Theme Music: “The Cliffs of Moher” by Brogue Wave
“The more people we can influence, the more people we can serve and help.” – Brian Buffini From negotiating to collaborating, you need persuasion to get anything done in life. In this episode, Brian takes a deep dive into the art of persuasion, focusing on two powerful books to explain how you can become better skilled at influencing others so you can serve and help them. Topics discussed include why our need to be right means we often miss opportunity, why we all want to feel heard and why empathy is so important. Also outlined are the six principles of persuasion you can use to give customers a nudge in the right direction. Interested in becoming highly-skilled in the area of persuasion? Check out our training programs and see how Buffini & Company can help! LEARN MORE YOU WILL LEARN: Why you can't win an argument. Why people argue. Why great salespeople must be skilled at persuasion. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: “How to Win Friends & Influence People,” by Dale Carnegie “Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion,” by Robert B. Cialdini “Acres of Diamonds,” by Russell Conwell ESPN “30 for 30” documentary series Buffini & Company Heritage Profile “The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People,” by Stephen R. Covey Episode 222, Choosing Hope in a Racially Divided Culture with Miles McPherson Episode 226, The Magic of Owning a Home Buffini & Company The Pathway to Mastery® INSPIRATIONAL QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE: “A man convinced against his will is of the same opinion still.” – Dale Carnegie “If your mind isn't open, keep your mouth shut too.” – Sue Grafton “It is better to keep your mouth closed and let people think you're a fool than open it and remove all doubt.” – Mark Twain “Disappointment is unmet expectations. And the more significant the expectations, the more significant that disappointment.” – Brené Brown “To be kind is more important than to be right. Many times what people need is not a brilliant mind that speaks, but a special heart that listens.” – F. Scott Fitzgerald “There is a distinct lack of empathy in our culture. The more you practice it, the more successful you'll be, the more you'll stand out, the more persuasive you’ll be, the more impactful you'll be.” – Brian Buffini https://www.TheBrianBuffiniShow.com http://www.brianbuffini.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brian_buffini Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brianbuffini Twitter: https://twitter.com/brianbuffini Theme Music: “The Cliffs of Moher” by Brogue Wave
“There is a joy and a fulfillment that you get every day in the pursuit of fulfilling your own potential.” – Brian Buffini We all know we’re capable of achieving more in life, but how can we fulfill our untapped potential? In this episode, recorded in front of a live studio audience, Brian explains how you can use the gifts and talents you have in order to go farther than you ever imagined. Topics discussed include the symptoms of unfulfilled potential, why challenges and difficulties can bring out the best in you and the critical importance of written goals. YOU WILL LEARN: Why your best is yet to come. What holds you back. How to get to where you want to go. Free Business Consultation If you feel like you’re not where you want to be right now and want to get to the next level, Buffini & Company can help! At Buffini & Company, we’ve been keeping the momentum going for years with thousands of small business owners across North America who benefit from our business coaching. Click the button above to schedule your free business consultation. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Schedule your free business consultation “The Best Is Yet to Come,” by Frank Sinatra “I Hate Christian Laettner” ESPN documentary Coach John Wooden Coach Lou Holtz INSPIRATIONAL QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE: “We've seen ourselves at our best. We've seen ourselves at our worst. And then we see ourselves, a lot of the time, kind of every day, kind of vacillating between the two. And the truth of the matter is, we know we're capable of more. We know we have some untapped potential.” – Brian Buffini “You were designed, you were built and you were created as a unique person with a unique set of potential and gifts and talents inside of you.” – Brian Buffini “There is no passion to be found playing small – in settling for a life that is less than the one you are capable of living.” – Nelson Mandela “If you really want to do something, you'll find a way. If you don't, you'll find an excuse.” – Jim Rohn “Envy is the ulcer of the soul.” – Socrates “Procrastination is the fear of success. People procrastinate because they're afraid of the success that they know will result if they move ahead now. Because success is heavy, it carries a responsibility with it, it's much easier to procrastinate and live on the ‘someday I'll’ philosophy.” – Denis Waitley “It's impossible to live without failing at something unless you live so cautiously that you might as well not have lived at all, in which case you fail by default.” – J.K. Rowling “Success is almost totally dependent on drive. The extra energy required to make another effort or try another approach is the secret of winning.” – Denis Waitley “People often say motivation doesn't last. Well, neither does bathing. That's why we recommend it daily.” – Zig Ziglar “Most people want to change their circumstances but don't want to change themselves. But changing yourself is where the magic is. That's where the value is.” – Brian Buffini https://www.TheBrianBuffiniShow.com http://www.brianbuffini.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brian_buffini Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brianbuffini Twitter: https://twitter.com/brianbuffini Theme Music: “The Cliffs of Moher” by Brogue Wave
“Leadership is not discovered; leadership is uncovered.” – Brian Buffini We are all required to be leaders in many areas of our lives, whether that’s in our families, our careers or our businesses. In this episode, recorded live at Buffini & Company’s most elite event, The Peak Experience, Brian explains why great leadership starts with you and why you should embrace your unique gifts, styles and opportunities as you lead in life and in business. YOU WILL LEARN: Why you must uncover your own leadership style. Seven chaotic leadership styles. Five qualities of an exceptional leader. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: The Peak Experience “The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People,” by Stephen R. Covey “Graceland,” by Paul Simon INSPIRATIONAL QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE: “I cannot give you a formula for success, but I can give you the formula for failure, which is: try to please everybody.” – Herbert Swope “Most of us spend too much time on what is urgent and not enough time on what is important.” – Stephen R. Covey “The single biggest problem in communication is the illusion that it has taken place.” – George Bernard Shaw “None of us is as smart as all of us.” – Ken Blanchard “Example is not the main thing in influencing others. It is the only thing.” – Albert Schweitzer “You set a goal, and you hit the goal, and you beat the goal – and winning becomes who you are.” – Brian Buffini “Bear in mind your own resolution to succeed is more important than any other thing.” – Brian Buffini “If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more you are a leader.” – John Quincy Adams https://www.TheBrianBuffiniShow.com http://www.brianbuffini.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brian_buffini Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brianbuffini Twitter: https://twitter.com/brianbuffini Theme Music: “The Cliffs of Moher” by Brogue Wave
“All that a man achieves and all that he fails to achieve is the direct result of his own thoughts.” – James Allen Part of the Buffini & Company 5 Circle Fit Challenge is reading “As a Man Thinketh,” by James Allen, a book that has had a profound impact on Brian’s thinking and habits. In this episode, Brian goes through the book chapter by chapter, reflecting on quotes he holds on to, explaining how its teachings have helped and challenged him and outlining how the same principles of success and personal growth and development contained in this 1903 thought classic still hold true today. READ FULL EPISODE TRANSCRIPT DOWNLOAD FREE RESOURCE Join the 5 Circle Fit Challenge today and start reading your free e-copy of “As a Man Thinketh.” YOU WILL LEARN: Why character is central to personal growth and development. Why a definite, major purpose is vital to success. Why you must sacrifice if you want to achieve. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Episode 200, As a Man Thinketh Episode 166, Discipline Equals Freedom with Jocko Willink “How to Win Friends and Influence People,” by Dale Carnegie “Think and Grow Rich,” by Napoleon Hill Episode 061, The Strangest Secret – by Earl Nightingale “The Energy Bus,” by Jon Gordon INSPIRATIONAL QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE: “A man is literally what he thinks; his character being the complete sum of all his thoughts.” – James Allen “Men are anxious to improve their circumstances, but are unwilling to improve themselves; they therefore remain bound.” – James Allen “We are in control of our thought life.” – Brian Buffini “We are in charge of what we watch and listen to. We are in charge of what we connect to, what we hold on to and what we let go.” – Brian Buffini “The body is the servant of the mind.” – James Allen “Until thought is linked with purpose, there is no intelligent accomplishment.” – James Allen “He who would accomplish little must sacrifice little; he who would achieve much must sacrifice much; he who would attain highly must sacrifice greatly.” – James Allen “Dream lofty dreams and, as you dream, so shall you become.” – James Allen “The more tranquil a man becomes, the greater is his success, his influence, his power for good.” – James Allen https://www.TheBrianBuffiniShow.com http://www.brianbuffini.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brian_buffini Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brianbuffini Twitter: https://twitter.com/brianbuffini Theme Music: “The Cliffs of Moher” by Brogue Wave
“Customer service is your job, but sales and marketing is your business.” – Brian Buffini Part of the Buffini & Company 5 Circle Fit Challenge is reading Brian and Joe Niego’s book, “Takin’ Care of Business: The Big Idea for Small Business.” In this episode, a replay of one of Brian’s best podcasts, he dives deeper into the content of the book. He shares what he has learned from the business mistakes he has made in the past, explains which fundamental principles you should use to build a lasting and successful business and teaches how completing your must-do activities every day will help you to win the year. Click the button below to grab your free Win the Day resource! READ FULL EPISODE TRANSCRIPT DOWNLOAD FREE RESOURCE Join the 5 Circle Fit Challenge today and start reading your free e-copy of “Takin’ Care of Business: The Big Idea for Small Business.” YOU WILL LEARN: Top ten mistakes people make when starting and building a small business. Why a successful business is like a three-legged stool. How doing the small things every day is crucial to growing a thriving business. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: “Takin’ Care of Business: The Big Idea for Small Business,” by Brian Buffini and Joe Niego Buffini & Company 5 Circle Fit INSPIRATIONAL QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE: “There’s a lot to be learned from the shared experience of people who’ve made a few mistakes and learned from it.” — Brian Buffini “When you do your forecast, double your expenses, halve your projected income and double the amount of time everything is going to take.” — Brian Buffini “Usually the things you did in your past help launch your future.” — Brian Buffini “Failure is not a person, it’s an event.” — Zig Ziglar “It’s okay to make mistakes; you just don’t want to make the fatal ones.” — Brian Buffini “All three legs of the stool are vital, but they’re not all equally weighted.” — Brian Buffini “Opportunity is missed by most people because it is dressed in overalls and looks like work.” — Thomas Edison “If you want to make your business big, you have to make your focus small.” — Brian Buffini https://www.TheBrianBuffiniShow.com http://www.brianbuffini.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brian_buffini Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brianbuffini Twitter: https://twitter.com/brianbuffini Theme Music: “The Cliffs of Moher” by Brogue Wave
During challenging times, we can get bitter or we can get better. We can use this as a tutor to help us grow. Now is the time to be of value, to serve and to think differently so that you can adapt and create a better future for yourself, your business and for others. That's just some of what we’re covering in this episode of The Positive University Podcast with our guest, Brian Buffini. Jon Gordon sits down with Brian to talk about the adversity we face and how we can navigate it to help our businesses and organizations thrive. Brian knows a thing or two about overcoming adversity as he is a true rags to riches story. After becoming one of the nation’s top Realtors®, he founded Buffini & Company - an organization dedicated to sharing his powerful lead-generation systems with others. They have trained over 3 million business professionals in 37 countries. Brian is also the bestselling author of The Emigrant Edge and host of The Brian Buffini Show podcast. This message is powerful with so many great takeaways. Make sure you listen all the way through. And when you’re done, leave us a review on iTunes or wherever you listen to podcasts. Connect with Brian at https://www.brianbuffini.com/ Our featured resource this week is DAILY POSITIVE. It’s a free short message of encouragement sent to you via email each day. Sign up at dailypositive.com and share it with a friend.
“Lessons are coming, and better days lie ahead.”– Brian Buffini How do you make a comeback after experiencing a trial, a setback or a difficulty? In this episode, Brian explains how he handled a series of life crises in a way that made his relationships better, his family stronger and his business more prosperous. Topics discussed include how Buffini & Company survived the impact of the last recession, how Brian’s family coped when their home was destroyed by a wildfire and how Brian himself endured his own serious health issues. Our team has put together an awesome book of inspirational quotes for you. Click here to grab it! Download Quote Book YOU WILL LEARN: How the fire of a crisis can refine, purify and increase your value. How you can begin anew. How you can simplify your life. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: “My Way,” by Frank Sinatra “I Get Knocked Down,” by Chumbawamba “Cool Hand Luke,” movie “The Color Purple,” movie “God is Trying to Tell You Something,” song “Amazing Grace,” by Wintley Phipps “How to Win Friends and Influence People,” by Dale Carnegie “The Richest Man in Babylon,” by George S. Clason “The Greatest Salesman in the World,” by Og Mandino “The Power of Habit,” by Charles Duhigg INSPIRATIONAL QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE: “How do we become more valuable as human beings? Through these trials and through the intense heat of life, the impurities get burned off.” – Brian Buffini “It is in the quiet crucible of your personal, private sufferings that your noblest dreams are born and God’s greatest gifts are given.” – Wintley Phipps “Trials teach us what we are; they dig up the soil and they let us see what we’re made of.” – Charles Spurgeon “Circumstances do not make the man; they reveal him.” – James Allen “Removing impurities in the human heart, that hurts. And it’s the kind of personal growth that nobody wants.” – Brian Buffini “When you actively engage in gradually refining yourself, you retreat from your lazy ways of covering yourself or making excuses.” – Epictetus “I do not think that there is any other quality so essential to success of any kind as the quality of perseverance. It overcomes almost everything, even nature.” – John D. Rockefeller “If you can’t fly, then run. If you can’t run, then walk. If you can’t walk, then crawl. But whatever you do, you have to keep moving forward.” – Martin Luther King, Jr. “Life is too short to get caught up in the tragedies of the past.” – Brian Buffini “Procrastination is the silent killer. Act now.” – Brian Buffini “The secret of change is to focus all of your energy, not on fighting the old, but building the new.” – Socrates “And let us not grow weary of doing good. For in due season we will reap if we do not give up.” – Galatians 6:9 “Whatever you’re dealing with, I just hope you keep your chin up, keep your hopes up, keep your eyes up, look up, pray up, fellowship up and keep up and you’ll be just fine.” – Brian Buffini https://www.TheBrianBuffiniShow.com http://www.brianbuffini.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brian_buffini Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brianbuffini Twitter: https://twitter.com/brianbuffini Theme Music: “The Cliffs of Moher” by Brogue Wave
“Keep going. Start slow and finish fast.” – Hal Higdon Renowned runner, author and coach Hal Higdon has helped more people run longer distances that anybody else in the world. In this episode, Brian interviews Hal about the unique system he developed to help millions of average, everyday people train to run long distances. YOU WILL LEARN: How Hal developed his transformative training methodology. Why that methodology works not only for running, but for life and business too. How to set a goal, stay motivated and be consistent. Want business solutions that work? It seems to be a commonality that, to succeed, you need someone in your corner to cheer you on. We’ve been doing that here at Buffini & Company for years with thousands of small business owners across North America who benefit from our business coaching. Click the button above to schedule your free business consultation. Free Business Consultation MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: www.halhigdon.com “Marathon: The Ultimate Training Guide,” by Hal Higdon Buffini & Company Free Business Consultation INSPIRATIONAL QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE: “One of the most important things is to establish a goal. Know where you’re going to be long range – whether it’s a few months from now or a few years from now – and work towards that goal.” – Hal Higdon “Don’t do it alone.” – Hal Higdon “Learn from other people. Learn from other runners and enjoy life.” – Hal Higdon “You have to continue to motivate yourself on a daily basis and keep in mind the amount of the goal.” – Hal Higdon “It’s not how hard you train but that you continue to train over a long, long period of time.” – Hal Higdon “Consistency is the real key in doing anything.” – Hal Higdon “You’re born with talent to do something.” – Hal Higdon https://www.TheBrianBuffiniShow.com http://www.brianbuffini.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brian_buffini Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brianbuffini Twitter: https://twitter.com/brianbuffini Theme Music: “The Cliffs of Moher” by Brogue Wave
“Zihuatanejo is ultimately a state of mind.” – Brian Buffini When it comes to creating more peace and joy in our lives, a picture is worth a thousand words. In this episode, recorded live at Buffini & Company’s The Peak Experience, Brian teaches how to create a vision of your own Zihuatanejo, just as the character Andy Dufresne did in “The Shawshank Redemption.” At the end of this episode, Brian walks the audience through a writing exercise for creating their own Zihuatanejo. Our team has put together a resource to help you do the very same. Click the button below to grab it! DOWNLOAD FREE RESOURCE YOU WILL LEARN: To set inspiring goals. To work on personal growth and self-development. To follow the money rules. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: “The Shawshank Redemption” movie The Peak Experience 2020 FAVORITE QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE: “It takes an awful lot of work to get to simple.” – Brian Buffini “If you can visualize it, if you can dream it, there’s some way to do it.” – Walt Disney “You can be of service to someone else. And, oh by the way, as you shine a light to someone else’s path, it will be a light to your own.” – Brian Buffini “Disciplines and habits are positive new patterns you choose to establish.” – Brian Buffini “Every dream has a process and a price tag.” – Brian Buffini THEME MUSIC: Check out “The Cliffs of Moher” by Brogue Wave. http://www.broguewave.com https://www.TheBrianBuffiniShow.com http://www.brianbuffini.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brian_buffini Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brianbuffini Twitter: https://twitter.com/brianbuffini
“We need to replace the ‘I can’t’ with an ‘I can’ so we can persevere in the moment.”– Beverly Buffini Life has highs and lows, and it can be difficult to persevere when times are tough. In this episode, recorded live at a Buffini & Company event, Beverly Buffini teaches the three affirmations that model the winning attitude and spirit of the Buffini family. Featuring Beverly’s personal stories of overcoming adversity, by the end of this episode you’ll be fired up to never quit, no matter what! Are you a Buffini Insider? What are you waiting for! Sign up today for your opportunity to receive exclusive perks and for a brand new feature to ask Brian a question! Already an Insider? Do you want to ask Brian a question or want advice on mindsets, motivation and methodologies of success? Log in to submit your question and for a chance to connect with Brian on-air! Inspirational quotes from today’s interview: “One who gains strength by overcoming obstacles possesses the only strength which can overcome adversity.” – Albert Schweitzer “When we say ‘I can’t,’ we’re actually giving up.” – Beverly Buffini “We need to replace the ‘I can’t’ with an ‘I can’ so we can persevere in the moment.” – Beverly Buffini “When we give up, we develop the quitting muscle.” – Beverly Buffini “When you feel like quitting…change your course and change your thinking.” – Beverly Buffini “Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.” – Galatians 6:9 “Self-confidence is the most attractive quality a person can have. How can anyone see how great you are, if you can’t see it yourself?” –Anonymous “When you give up, you shatter your self-confidence.” – Beverly Buffini “When we give up, we live with regret.” – Beverly Buffini “When we want to quit, we have to push a little bit further because we never know what’s right underneath our feet.” – Beverly Buffini “Many of life’s failures are people who did not realize how close they were to success when they gave up.” – Thomas Edison “Stop, but then start again.” – Beverly Buffini “When we persevere, we build the achievement muscle.” – Beverly Buffini “We’ve intentionally raised our children to have a winning attitude.” – Beverly Buffini “When you achieve, it’s contagious and it affects other people.” – Beverly Buffini “Nothing builds self-esteem and self-confidence like accomplishment.” – Thomas Carlyle “When we persevere, we’re fitter for life.” – Beverly Buffini “I’ve failed over and over and over again in my life, and that is why I succeed.” – Michael Jordan “When we persevere, we become an unstoppable person.” – Beverly Buffini “Don’t say I wish, say I will.” – Beverly Buffini “If you want to achieve your goals, you’ve got to write those goals down.” – Beverly Buffini Connect with Brian Buffini http://www.brianbuffini.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brianbuffini Twitter: https://twitter.com/brianbuffini Buffini Show Insiders: http://www.thebrianbuffinishow.com/insiders Love what you heard? Share it with your friends! http://bit.ly/BrianBuffiniShow Click here to buy our Podcast theme music, “The Cliffs of Moher” by Brogue Wave. Brogue Wave. http://www.broguewave.com http://www.facebook.com/broguewave
“Being broke is simply a state of your account – being poor is a state of mind. You have to fix the mind and the account.” – Brian Buffini What are the core differences between those who struggle financially and those who are millionaires? In this episode, recorded live at Buffini & Company’s MasterMind Summit, Brian dives into The 10 Vows of the Rich and explores the mindset, actions and disciplines of the rich, as inspired by Og Mandino’s book, “The Greatest Salesman in the World, Part 2: The End of the Story.” If you want to know how to have a rich life, then this podcast is for you! “For our Buffini Insiders, we have a gift as a way to say thanks. Our team has put together an outline of the Vows of the Rich for you to keep and review often. This resource, along with the Ancient Scrolls for Success, are posted in Brian’s office and also in his home. He reviews them every morning and now you can do the same. Are you a Buffini Insider? What are you waiting for! Sign up today and download this week’s exclusive copy of The Ten Vows of the Rich! Also, for receive the exclusive content. Already an Insider? Download your exclusive copy of The 10 Vows of the Rich to keep and review often. Also, don’t forget to ask Brian a question! If you want advice on mindsets, motivation and methodologies of success, log in to submit your question and for a chance to connect with Brian on-air! Inspirational quotes from today’s interview: “What we’re looking for is a rich life.” – Brian Buffini “One element of the rich life is finance.” – Brian Buffini “Being broke is simply a state of your account – being poor is a state of mind. You have to fix the mind and the account.” – Brian Buffini “Warren Buffet made 99 percent of his money after the age of 52.” – Brian Buffini “Rags to riches is a common story in America…because the opportunity is here.” – Brian Buffini “Self-pity is an acid which eats holes in happiness.” – Earl Nightingale “If you have self-pity, then you are a victim. If you are a victim, you’re not in charge…you will not change your economic circumstances.” – Brian Buffini “Those who maintain both a calendar and a to-do list are 289 percent more likely to be millionaires.” – Dr. Randall Bell “Building relationships with people…is the best way to build a business. It’s also the best way to build a life.” – Brian Buffini “Analyze your mistakes. You’ve already paid the tuition, you might as well get the lesson.” – Tim Fargo “I never dreamed about success; I worked for it.” – Estee Lauder “I’ve never worked a day in my life without selling. If I believe in something, I sell it and I sell it hard.” – Estee Lauder “They say opportunity knocks? Let me tell you – distraction lays on the doorbell.” – Brian Buffini “The only time you’re waiting is when you’re planning.” – Brian Buffini Mentioned in this episode: “The Greatest Salesman in the World, Part 2: The End of the Story,” by Og Mandino “From Now On”, from “The Greatest Showman” Connect with Brian Buffini http://www.brianbuffini.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brianbuffini Twitter: https://twitter.com/brianbuffini Buffini Show Insiders: http://www.thebrianbuffinishow.com/insiders Love what you heard? Share it with your friends! http://bit.ly/BrianBuffiniShow Click here to buy our Podcast theme music, “The Cliffs of Moher” by Brogue Wave. Brogue Wave. http://www.broguewave.com http://www.facebook.com/broguewave
“When it comes to winning financially…the tortoise always wins.” – Brian Buffini Brian Buffini has been teaching on finance for over three decades. In this live studio session, Brian answers financial questions on air from longtime Buffini & Company Members and Insiders. Topics discussed include how to put a financial plan in place and stick to it, how to invest in real estate and how to use debt strategically. Are you a Buffini Insider? What are you waiting for! Sign up today for your opportunity to receive exclusive perks and for a brand-new feature to ask Brian a question! Already an Insider? Do you want to ask Brian a question or want advice on mindsets, motivation and methodologies of success? Log in to submit your question and for a chance to connect with Brian on-air! Inspirational quotes from today’s interview: “We will have little dips; but the dips are chances for us to catch our breath.” – Brian Buffini “For me, every time there’s a dip, I buy. I buy real estate and I buy stocks.” – Brian Buffini “I don’t time the market; I buy and I hold.” – Brian Buffini “You’ll double your income as fast as you double your self-esteem.” – Brian Buffini “The greatest vacation in the world is the one that’s paid for before you go!” – Brian Buffini “You need to have your financial plan in place and stick to it like your life depends on it; because it does.” – Brian Buffini “You have your budget, you have your savings, you have your investments and you win. And you win big.” – Brian Buffini “I won’t buy something unless I can put down 40 to 50 percent minimum.” – Brian Buffini “Use the market to your advantage.” – Brian Buffini “Having reserves is good peace of mind.” – Brian Buffini “We’re spending money we don’t have on things we don’t need to impress people we don’t even know.” – Brian Buffini “Consumer spending is at an all-time high right now. We’re starting to see the same loose practices that got people into trouble in the first place.” – Brian Buffini “When it comes to winning financially…the tortoise always wins.” – Brian Buffini “There’s nothing like owning real estate that ultimately pays you.” – Brian Buffini “There is an appropriate smart use of debt.” – Brian Buffini “I have used debt very strategically in my career.” – Brian Buffini “You need to journal your own journey.” – Brian Buffini Shout-out to Buffini & Company Master Class here? To find out more about the business solutions that Buffini & Company offers visit buffiniandcompany.com/bc to sign up for a free consultation. Connect with Brian Buffini http://www.brianbuffini.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brianbuffini Twitter: https://twitter.com/brianbuffini Buffini Show Insiders: http://www.thebrianbuffinishow.com/insiders Love what you heard? Share it with your friends! http://bit.ly/BrianBuffiniShow Click here to buy our Podcast theme music, “The Cliffs of Moher” by Brogue Wave. Brogue Wave. http://www.broguewave.com http://www.facebook.com/broguewave
“Management of your profile means knowing when to use your abilities and when not to use your abilities.” – Kevin Buffini Buffini & Company’s Heritage Profile™ is a powerful tool that helps people understand their own natural gifts and abilities, while mastering their unique communication styles. It’s also one of the reasons our clients earn more than 12 times the national average real estate industry income! In this episode, recorded live at a Buffini & Company event, Heritage Profile expert Kevin Buffini shares how to understand your own unique design and best manage yourself. By the end of the episode, you’ll know how to go from self-awareness to self-control and, ultimately, self-mastery. Are you a Buffini Insider? What are you waiting for! Sign up today for your opportunity to receive exclusive perks and for a brand new feature to ask Brian a question! Already an Insider? Do you want to ask Brian a question or want advice on mindsets, motivation and methodologies of success? Log in to submit your question and for a chance to connect with Brian on-air! Inspirational quotes from today’s interview: “Everybody has an ability to be gifted.” – Kevin Buffini “I’ve never met anybody yet who was born gifted. Getting to a gifted spot requires a journey – what we call the journey of abilities.” – Kevin Buffini “Most people don’t know what they’re good at.” – Kevin Buffini “An awful lot of who we are and what we do is done on automatic pilot.” – Kevin Buffini “When you do what you’re designed to do, it feels good.” – Kevin Buffini “Your optimal learning environment is the best environment possible for you to be able to process information.” – Kevin Buffini “Feelings without facts create fiction.” – Kevin Buffini “If people don’t respond like we do we get irritated…we attack them because they don’t communicate the same way we do.” – Kevin Buffini “None of these abilities are ever gender specific.” – Kevin Buffini “Work to your strengths. Delegate the weaknesses as much as you can.” – Kevin Buffini “Self-control is really about management.” – Kevin Buffini “Management of your profile means knowing when to use your abilities and when not to use your abilities.” – Kevin Buffini “We’re all born in our nature and it’s shaped in our nurture.” – Kevin Buffini “Self-control has the biggest impact when it impacts a relationship.” – Kevin Buffini “We have to take responsibility for our relationships.” – Kevin Buffini “Talents plus skills plus strengths equals your gifts.” – Kevin Buffini “People need to learn control; then they can become masters of it.” – Kevin Buffini “Gifts were made for giving. They’re not to be hoarded. They’re better when they’re shared.” – Kevin Buffini “You are the steward for an incredible profile. What are you doing with it?” – Kevin Buffini “Who and what you give to is where you find your purpose.” – Kevin Buffini Mentioned in this episode: “Managing Oneself”, by Peter F. Drucker Buffini & Company’s The Heritage Profile Connect with Brian Buffini http://www.brianbuffini.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brianbuffini Twitter: https://twitter.com/brianbuffini Buffini Show Insiders: http://www.thebrianbuffinishow.com/insiders Love what you heard? Share it with your friends! http://bit.ly/BrianBuffiniShow Click here to buy our Podcast theme music, “The Cliffs of Moher” by Brogue Wave. Brogue Wave. http://www.broguewave.com http://www.facebook.com/broguewave
“Change is possible, transformation is possible – your best days are ahead.” – Brian Buffini Og Mandino’s “The Greatest Salesman in the World” is a classic guide to success that has profoundly impacted the lives of millions of people around the world. In this episode, recorded live at a Buffini & Company event, Brian outlines his ten tips for a successful life, inspired by the book’s content. Are you a Buffini Insider? What are you waiting for! Sign up today for your opportunity to receive exclusive perks and for a brand new feature to ask Brian a question! Already an Insider? Do you want to ask Brian a question or want advice on mindsets, motivation and methodologies of success? Log in to submit your question and for a chance to connect with Brian on-air! Inspirational quotes from today’s interview: “Be decisive.” – Brian Buffini “The way to develop decisiveness is to start right where you are with the very next question you face.” – Napoleon Hill “Everybody processes information differently.” – Brian Buffini “Being decisive does not mean you make a quick decision.” – Brian Buffini “Once I make a decision, I live with it.” – Brian Buffini “I’m willing to make a bad decision and live with it, than not make a decision at all.” – Brian Buffini “Have a prioritized daily to-do list.” – Brian Buffini “There are casualties to technology. Just because you make something more efficient, doesn’t mean you make it more effective.” – Brian Buffini “The physiology of sitting down and writing out a to-do list is different.” – Brian Buffini “When you write something down, it has a deeper connection.” – Brian Buffini “Have the technological reminders, but have the physiological paper.” – Brian Buffini “Have no plan B.” – Brian Buffini “You can do anything, but you can’t do everything.” – David Allen “Affirm your gifts.” – Brian Buffini “A gift is something you have been given and blessed with.” – Brian Buffini “We speak out what’s in the heart.” – Brian Buffini “It’s the repetition of affirmations that leads to belief. And once that belief becomes a deep conviction, things begin to happen.” – Mohammad Ali “Hold the outcome in your open hand.” – Brian Buffini “Never lose the joy.” – Brian Buffini “Understand the difference between intensity and contentment.” – Brian Buffini “You can be content and intense at the same time – that’s not a simple thing, but it is a very powerful thing.” – Brian Buffini “Master your emotions.” – Brian Buffini “Differentiate between joy and happiness.” – Brian Buffini “I’m always a joyful guy; I’m not always a happy guy.” – Brian Buffini “Think in terms of decades.” – Brian Buffini “Most people overestimate what they can do in a year and underestimate what they can do in ten years.” – Bill Gates “When successful people tell you what they’re doing, take it to heart.” – Brian Buffini “Take massive action.” – Brian Buffini “Do you want to know who you are? Don’t ask. Act! Action will delineate and define you.” – Thomas Jefferson “Don’t tell me – go do.” – Brian Buffini “Never go it alone.” – Brian Buffini “If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together.” African proverb “I will persist until I succeed.” – Og Mandino “Change is possible, transformation is possible – your best days are ahead.” – Brian Buffini Connect with Brian Buffini http://www.brianbuffini.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brianbuffini Twitter: https://twitter.com/brianbuffini Buffini Show Insiders: http://www.thebrianbuffinishow.com/insiders Love what you heard? Share it with your friends! http://bit.ly/BrianBuffiniShow Click here to buy our Podcast theme music, “The Cliffs of Moher” by Brogue Wave. Brogue Wave. http://www.broguewave.com http://www.facebook.com/broguewave
“If you don’t have a deep desire to serve, you’re not a leader, you’re a taker.” – Brian Buffini Do you want to take charge of your life, influence others and lead effectively? In this episode, a live recording from a recent Buffini & Company event, Brian explains how to be CEO of your own life. Through the lens of the classic movie The Shawshank Redemption, he teaches how you can create a vision, make decisions, keep hope alive, influence others and facilitate transformation. Are you a Buffini Show Insider? What are you waiting for? Join today and download CEO Your Life, Part II to hear Brian share how to define your vision, make informed decisions and ultimately discover what fuels your hope. Like what you hear? See Brian Buffini live at Buffini & Company Success Tour™. Click here to learn more and find an event near you. Inspirational quotes from today’s podcast: “Show me someone who’s not a good follower and I’ll show you someone who’s a lousy leader.” – Brian Buffini “I take responsibility for my own success, failures and everything in between.” – Brian Buffini “Many people are in the prison of their own mind right now.” – Brian Buffini “The buck stops with you.” – Brian Buffini “You work with the hand you’re dealt.” – Brian Buffini “If you are working on something exciting that you really care about you don’t have to be pushed, the vision pulls you.” – Steve Jobs “A genuine leader is not a searcher for consensus but a molder of consensus.” – Martin Luther King, Jr. “Short term decisions based on emotion are always bad decisions.” – Brian Buffini “Not everything is a life and death decision...we have to prioritize our decisions.” – Brian Buffini “Never make permanent decisions on temporary feelings.” – Anonymous “Get busy living or get busy dying.” – Andy Dufresne, The Shawshank Redemption “A decision will cause movement...once you decide, you go.” – Brian Buffini “When you’ve done your homework...the choice is simple. The emotions that go with it are not.” – Brian Buffini “Sometimes when you cast a vision, not everyone’s on board.” – Brian Buffini “Leaders don’t lead by consensus.” – Brian Buffini “I’m OK with sceptics; I have no time for cynics.” – Brian Buffini “Success is built one handful at a time.” – Brian Buffini “You have to keep persevering.” – Brian Buffini “Managers keep the status quo. Leaders challenge the status quo. You need both.” – Brian Buffini “Ask the question: Why?” – Brian Buffini “Positive is always going to meet with negative.” – Brian Buffini “We are influencing everywhere we go.” – Brian Buffini “If you’re not serving, it’s self serving.” – Brian Buffini “If you don’t have a deep desire to serve, you’re not a leader, you’re a taker.” – Brian Buffini “A deep desire to serve is an attitude of the heart.” – Brian Buffini “Legacy is a life well lived.” – Brian Buffini “When we’re fearful, we stay put.” – Brian Buffini “If you want to conquer fear, don’t sit at home and think about it. Go out and get busy.” – Dale Carnegie “What is called resignation is really confirmed desperation.” – Henry David Thoreau “Transformation is possible, but you cannot control it in anybody but yourself.” – Brian Buffini Connect with Brian Buffini http://www.brianbuffini.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brianbuffini Twitter: https://twitter.com/brianbuffini Love what you heard? Share it with your friends! http://bit.ly/BrianBuffiniShow Click here to buy our Podcast theme music, “The Cliffs of Moher” by Brogue Wave. Brogue Wave http://www.broguewave.com http://www.facebook.com/broguewave
"J'aime Nowak began her career as a realtor" in Arizona in 1995. She discovered an Irish guy called Brian Buffini, who was at an embryonic stage of building a real estate coaching and mentoring business. She believed in his systems and in using them as a manager, she reversed a six-figure deficit, achieved consistent profitability and created a culture to facilitate harmonious growth within 16 months.J'aime, is now Director of Corporate Development at Buffini Company, a senior member of the most successful small business real estate coaching business in all of America, talks us through how she arrived at the decision to take the biggest and smallest steps in her professional life.
“Ambition is a beautiful thing when it’s done for the right reasons and in the right way.” — Brian Buffini We all want to succeed, but many of us don’t know where to start. In this episode, recorded live at a Buffini & Company event, Brian reveals his secrets to success. He explains what it takes to succeed and how a combination of your ambition, your gifts and abilities and your dreams and goals forms a unique concoction for your own individual prescription for success. By the end of this episode, you’ll be ready to succeed like never before! Become a Buffini Show Insider today and get a bonus audio piece from today’s podcast! If you’d like to hear Brian live be sure to register for the premier event of the year, Buffini & Company MasterMind Summit®, August 4-6 in San Diego, CA. Inspirational quotes from today’s podcast: “Ambition is an aim or objective that somebody is trying to achieve.” — Brian Buffini “There is a negative ambition — it’s called selfish ambition.” — Brian Buffini “Ambition is a beautiful thing when it’s done for the right reasons and in the right way.” — Brian Buffini “Failure will never overtake me if my determination to succeed is strong enough.” — Og Mandino “I will persist until I succeed.” — Og Mandino “Success is not a ten. If you’re at six, success is a seven. If you’re at four, success is a five.” — Brian Buffini “Ambition is a dream with a V8 engine.” — Elvis Presley “It is the way we react to circumstances that determines our true feelings.” — Dale Carnegie “Let your ambition burn bright, but don’t let it turn into selfish ambition. Turn it into something that’s going to benefit you, those you love, those around you, your customers, your community and your culture.” — Brian Buffini “Why not you?” — Brian Buffini “It’s very important that you’re self-connected.” — Brian Buffini “Your talent is God’s gift to you. What you do with it is your gift back to God.” — Leo Buscaglia “Once you become aware of your abilities ... you want to learn how to manage those gifts.” — Brian Buffini “You’re more complex than you think.” — Brian Buffini “Leverage what you’re good at.” — Brian Buffini “Just being yourself is good enough to be great.” — Brian Buffini “Lean into who you are, do more of it and share that with more people. Use your “fingerprints” and the way you’re wired.” — Brian Buffini “We have to use the gas and the brake.” — Brian Buffini “Hide not your talents, they for use were made. What’s a sundial in the shade?” — Benjamin Franklin “Hope is a very powerful thing.” — Brian Buffini “Your goals have to develop as you go through different seasons in your life.” — Brian Buffini “Hope is a good thing, maybe the best of things. And no good thing ever dies.” — “The Shawshank Redemption” “A dream is not that which you see while sleeping, it is something that does not let you sleep.” — A. P. J. Abdul Kalam “We want to be empowered to achieve. Power up.” — Brian Buffini “If you can dream it, you can do it.” — Walt Disney “Be all in.” — Brian Buffini Mentioned in this episode Buffini & Company MasterMind Summit "The Greatest Salesman in the World" by Og Mandion Connect with Brian Buffini http://www.brianbuffini.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brianbuffini Twitter: https://twitter.com/brianbuffini Buffini Show Insiders: http://www.thebrianbuffinishow.com/insiders Love what you heard? Share it with your friends! http://bit.ly/BrianBuffiniShow Click here to buy our Podcast theme music, “The Cliffs of Moher” by Brogue Wave. http://www.broguewave.com http://www.facebook.com/broguewave
“If you grow yourself, your opportunities will grow.” — Brian Buffini Brian Buffini has been teaching on personal growth and development for over three decades. In this live studio session, he answers questions asked by Buffini & Company staff members and a Facebook Live audience. Topics discussed include how to secure your financial future, why it’s vital to invest in yourself, how to set goals and how to manage fatigue. By the end of this town hall podcast, you’ll have clarity and insight on the difficult questions we all face in life! Are you a Buffini Show Insider? What are you waiting for? Join today for free bonus material and the opportunity to get your questions answered on podcasts like this! Inspirational quotes from today’s interview: “Make sure that the things you own never own you.” — Brian Buffini “Don’t get so caught up in the destination that you miss your destiny.” — Brian Buffini “There’s a sequence to success.” — Brian Buffini “In our culture today, we want it all and we want it all now.” — Brian Buffini “Work hard. Work on yourself. Grow yourself. As your skills grow, your compensation will grow.” — Brian Buffini “If you grow yourself, your opportunities will grow.” — Brian Buffini “My lifestyle has always been behind my earnings and my focus has always been on lead generation.” — Brian Buffini “I’m 33 years in business, and I’m still in the lead generation business today.” — Brian Buffini “Ancora Imparo.” — Michelangelo “Go pursue the goals and be an example. There’s too much talk.” — Brian Buffini “Don’t be a talker, be a doer. When you’re a doer, you get to be an influencer.” — Brian Buffini “Some people need a push, some people need a pull. Everybody’s wired up a little different.” — Brian Buffini “There’s far more important ways to grow than economics — grow in your impact, grow in your influence.” — Brian Buffini “It’s really good to be good to people. The more goodness you give, the more goodness you get.” — Brian Buffini “Give it out in slices and it comes back in loaves.” — George Buffini “I don’t believe in a thing called balance. I believe in balancing.” — Brian Buffini “Contentment to me is more about joy than happiness. I’m not always happy, but I always have joy.” — Brian Buffini “Joy is knowing who you are, what you’re doing and who you’re doing it for.” — Brian Buffini “Discontent comes when you reach your goals and you’re still not happy...it’s not enough.” — Brian Buffini “Life moves. We don’t get to stay in one state.” — Brian Buffini “In life, there are different seasons of emphasis.” — Brian Buffini “In every area of my life I have overdone it. And in every area of my life I have underdone it.” — Brian Buffini “The reason I have experience is because of how many screw ups I’ve had!” — Brian Buffini “We are correcting and re-correcting all the time.” — Brian Buffini “Life’s hard by the yard; it’s a cinch by the inch.” — Brian Buffini “If you make your focus small, things get big.” — Brian Buffini Mentioned in this episode Watch the Facebook Live session Connect with Brian Buffini http://www.brianbuffini.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brianbuffini Twitter: https://twitter.com/brianbuffini Buffini Show Insiders: http://www.thebrianbuffinishow.com/insiders Love what you heard? Share it with your friends! http://bit.ly/BrianBuffiniShow Click here to buy our Podcast theme music, “The Cliffs of Moher” by Brogue Wave. http://www.broguewave.com http://www.facebook.com/broguewave
“You can do the right thing in the right way for the right reasons and make the right reward.” — Brian Buffini In today’s culture, many people find themselves endlessly struggling to manage their finances. They work more just to spend more and, as a result, end up where they’ve always been — trapped! In this episode, recorded live at a Buffini & Company event, Brian gives ideas and principles to help you make a quantum leap in your finances, get ahead of the game and escape the economic rat race for good! Like what you hear? See Brian Buffini live at Buffini & Company MasterMind 2019, August 4-6 at the San Diego Convention Center. Are you a Buffini Show Insider? What are you waiting for? Join today to get the inside scoop on all things happening with The Brian Buffini Show. Inspirational quotes from today’s interview: “The culture’s view of financial success is this: work more, buy more.” — Brian Buffini “You’re working for bills that are coming in the future for decisions you made in the past.” — Brian Buffini “65% of Americans do not budget.” — Gallup poll “33% of working Americans have nothing for retirement.” — Brian Buffini “I started at the bottom 1% and I became the top 1%. That’s one of the greatest things about America.” — Brian Buffini “You can’t borrow your way to a fortune.” — Brian Buffini “Invest in what you know...if you can’t pronounce it, don’t invest in it!” — Brian Buffini “Think long term.” — Brian Buffini “Investing should be more like watching paint dry or watching grass grow. If you want excitement, take $800 and go to Las Vegas.” — Paul Samuelson “When a train goes through a tunnel and it gets dark, you don’t throw away the ticket and jump off; you sit still and trust the engineer.” — Corrie Ten Boom “Know what you own, and know why you own it.” — Peter Lynch “Never stop investing. Never stop improving. Never stop doing something new.” — Bob Parsons “Only real estate is the single great investment in the world.” — Brian Buffini “People are always going to need three things in life: food, shelter and clothing.” — Brian Buffini “There are only two reasons to invest in real estate: cash flow and appreciation...you have to decide the purpose of your investment.” — Brian Buffini “If you try to hit two targets, you will miss both.” — Brian Buffini “Only buy something that you’d be perfectly happy to hold if the market shut down for ten years.” — Warren Buffet “The person who doesn’t know where his next dollar is coming from usually doesn’t know where his last dollar went.” — Anonymous “When you’re double winning, you double down.” — Brian Buffini “Beware of little expenses. A small leak will sink a great ship.” — Benjamin Franklin “You have to take care of the dollars so you can take care of the hundreds. You have to take care of the hundreds so you can take care of the thousands. You have to take care of the thousands so you’re able to take care of the millions.” — Brian Buffini “Real estate wealth is generational.” — Brian Buffini “You can do the right thing in the right way for the right reasons and make the right reward.” — Brian Buffini “I was born in Ireland, but made in America.” — Brian Buffini Connect with Brian Buffini http://www.brianbuffini.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brianbuffini Twitter: https://twitter.com/brianbuffini Buffini Show Insiders: http://www.thebrianbuffinishow.com/insiders Love what you heard? Share it with your friends! http://bit.ly/BrianBuffiniShow Click here to buy our Podcast theme music, “The Cliffs of Moher” by Brogue Wave. http://www.broguewave.com http://www.facebook.com/broguewave
“If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together.”—Dermot Buffini Brothers Brian and Dermot Buffini are a powerful business combination. In this special episode, the Chairman and the CEO of Buffini & Company discuss their mutual business philosophies and answer questions from listeners all over the country. Topics addressed include how to choose the right opportunities for your business, how to avoid burnout, how to create a phenomenal workplace culture and how to hire and train staff. By the end of this episode, not only will you have gained great insight into the Buffini brothers, you’ll be ready to take your business to the next level! Are you a Buffini Show Insider? What are you waiting for? Join today to hear an extended cut of this interview. You’ll hear seven strategies that Buffini & Company uses to make it one of the top places to work in San Diego, and the breaking point that caused Brian to hand over the CEO position. Inspirational quotes from today’s interview: “Aim small, miss small.” — Brian Buffini “You make mistakes when you fall into opportunity. You make mistakes when you’re not intentional.” — Brian Buffini “Money alone is not enough to sustain what it takes to pursue an entrepreneurial endeavor.” — Brian Buffini “The enemy of the best is the good.” — Brian Buffini “Our core competency for 22 years is helping people.” — Dermot Buffini “Don’t let your need dictate your vision and your goal.” — Brian Buffini “There’s a big difference between serving and pleasing. One is values based. One is insecure based.” — Brian Buffini “You’ve got to put your own oxygen mask on first.” — Brian Buffini “You have to have boundaries with your customers, boundaries with your business, and boundaries for yourself. I’m a work in progress on that.” — Brian Buffini “The best leaders are very strategic in their self care.” — Dermot Buffini “Excellence is our minimum standard.” — Brian Buffini “A culture is a weighing scales of what’s taking place.” — Dermot Buffini “We’re focused on excellence, not perfection.” — Dermot Buffini “We try to invest in our culture and live it, not just talk about it.” — Dermot Buffini “Our job is to set our intention and what our hope is for the business, then allow others to pick it up and run with it.” — Dermot Buffini “The old carpentry saying is ‘measure twice, cut once.’ When it comes to hiring – measure five or six times.” — Brian Buffini “None of us is as smart as all of us. We have to get contribution. We have to get influence.” — Brian Buffini “Mutual respect is one of our core values and we extend that to each other.” — Dermot Buffini “Family is the first team. When it’s done right, there’s nothing more powerful than it.” — Brian Buffini “We’re a deadly combination in business together.” — Brian Buffini “When you have someone on the journey with you, your pain and your problems are cut in half and, when you win, your joy is doubled.” — Brian Buffini “If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together.” — Dermot Buffini Connect with Brian Buffini http://www.brianbuffini.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brianbuffini Twitter: https://twitter.com/brianbuffini Buffini Show Insiders: http://www.thebrianbuffinishow.com/insiders Love what you heard? Share it with your friends! http://bit.ly/BrianBuffiniShow Click here to buy our Podcast theme music, “The Cliffs of Moher” by Brogue Wave. http://www.broguewave.com http://www.facebook.com/broguewave
“So many of these goals are attainable – the key is laying the foundation and having a strategy for one step at a time.” — Angelo Poli The New Year is a time when many of us make resolutions to improve and change our lives. In this special episode, Dermot Buffini, CEO of Buffini & Company, interviews Angelo Poli, an internationally recognized expert in fitness and nutrition. Founder of MetPro, the world’s first algorithm based weight-loss engine, Poli explains the philosophy behind his pioneering evaluation-based approach to weight management and fitness. Dermot also reveals what inspired him to change his habits, how his new routine has fundamentally altered his relationship with food and transformed his lifestyle, and how his improved health and fitness has impacted his productivity as a leader and CEO. Are you a Buffini Show Insider? What are you waiting for? Join today! Inspirational quotes from today’s interview: “The secret is routine.” — Angelo Poli “Even if life happens and you deviate, as long as your routine is in place, you will slide back into habits and strategy.”— Angelo Poli “My mindset was all or nothing. But this system has the reality of life built into it…it has grace. If I blow this meal, I just need to get the next one right.” — Dermot Buffini “I don’t have to think about my choices—they are already made for me. That’s what a healthy routine should be. And I have a coach to remind me that when I step out of the routine, I must step back in.” — Dermot Buffini “Most in the weight loss / diet industry are genuine in their desire to help people get healthy. But some vital pieces are getting left out—and that is how the metabolism responds to dieting.” — Angelo Poli “When you have a passion for helping others, the person that can sacrifice the most is yourself.” — Dermot Buffini “When you make yourself available to yourself, you’re far more available to others.” — Dermot Buffini “The acronym for the average American diet is SAD.” — Dermot Buffini “I used to work out and reward myself with something bad. Now the reward for me is the outcome of the exercise.” — Dermot Buffini “All the best leaders make self care their highest priority and it is the most strategic thing they can do for their business.” — Mike Foster, emotional fitness coach “There’s lots of help in this world if you can just find people you can put your name to.” — Dermot Buffini “So many of these goals are attainable – the key is laying the foundation and having a strategy for one step at a time.” — Angelo Poli “We feel privileged to be able to help people with an evaluation based system that teaches them the next step.” —Angelo Poli “I don’t believe in absolutes. There never has to be absolutes. What there is is routine and habit.” — Angelo Poli “The time to change your health is right now.” — Dermot Buffini Mentioned in this episode: www.metpro.com Connect with Brian Buffini http://www.brianbuffini.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brianbuffini Twitter: https://twitter.com/brianbuffini Buffini Show Insiders: http://www.thebrianbuffinishow.com/insiders Love what you heard? Share it with your friends! http://bit.ly/BrianBuffiniShow Click here to buy our Podcast theme music, “The Cliffs of Moher” by Brogue Wave. http://www.broguewave.com http://www.facebook.com/broguewave
“My father taught me that people could give me a bad minute of a day, but only I could give me a bad day.” — Mason Ludlow Mason Ludlow began his career in retail as a trainee at S.S. Kresge, the company that eventually became Kmart. He quickly moved up through the ranks over his 25-year career, becoming the Director of Store Planning and Development at the height of Kmart’s retail glory. Although he loved his career—and racked up a million frequent flyer miles—he was feeling out-of-step with his family and struggled with work-life balance. It took a journey to China to help him find balance—and himself. In this Takeover Tuesday episode, Mason shares his story with Dermot Buffini; from his Midwestern upbringing to his experience working in China to his return to the U.S. and finding a home at Buffini & Company. He shares why teamwork is essential for building a successful business; why lasting success in the face of a changing industry hinges on checking in with your customers; and why it’s important to schedule play in your workday to be truly happy. He also shares great advice from his father that is sure to change your perspective on bad days. Throughout his career, Mason has coached his staff to achieve more than they could on their own. If you’re ready to reach your full potential, visit buffiniandcompany.com/ccs to sign up for your complimentary coaching session. Are you a Buffini Show Insider? What are you waiting for? Join today! Inspirational quotes from today’s interview: “Retail has changed dramatically and will continue to.” — Mason Ludlow “I had to be with me. I had to be the first person to decide I was okay.” — Mason Ludlow “I learned ‘play’ wasn’t a bad word.” — Mason Ludlow “I knew the business, but I found me. I had been lost a long time.” — Mason Ludlow “People is the name of the game and there are great people at Buffini.” — Mason Ludlow “It’s about helping people do better than what they’re doing.” — Mason Ludlow “I never did anything. WE did a lot. It never as about me.” — Mason Ludlow “My father taught me that people could give me a bad minute of a day, but only I could give me a bad day.” — Mason Ludlow Connect with Brian Buffini http://www.brianbuffini.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brianbuffini Twitter: https://twitter.com/brianbuffini Buffini Show Insiders: http://www.thebrianbuffinishow.com/insiders Love what you heard? Share it with your friends! http://bit.ly/BrianBuffiniShow Click here to buy our Podcast theme music, “The Cliffs of Moher” by Brogue Wave. http://www.broguewave.com http://www.facebook.com/broguewave
“At the end of the day, you can’t win if you don’t finish the game.” — Brian Buffini When you experience a failure or a setback, do you quit or find another way to achieve your goal? Although many people choose to quit, the most resilient people use the disappointment they feel to propel them to greatness. In this episode, Brian Buffini offers tips to help you become more resilient. In addition to outlining the three common enemies of resilience, he explains the three benefits of cultivating resiliency, and provides timeless advice on how you can become more resilient today. Brian also delves into the stories of famous successful people who were knocked down by challenges and rejection, only to rise again and again until they achieved success. What do you have in common with Walt Disney, Colonel Sanders, Henry Ford and JK Rowling? Perhaps more than you think. Personal growth plays a significant role in developing resiliency. Attending a Buffini & Company event can provide the knowledge and motivation you need to thrive. Visit buffiniandcompany.com to find an event near you. Are you a Buffini Show Insider? What are you waiting for? Join today! Inspirational quotes from today’s interview: “At the end of the day, you can’t win if you don’t finish the game.” — Brian Buffini “I don’t measure a man’s success by how high he climbs, but how high he bounces when he hits bottom.” — General George S. Patton “We must accept finite disappointment but never lose infinite hope.” — Martin Luther King Jr. “Disappointments are inevitable, but discouragement is a choice.” — Charles Stanley “When we yield to discouragement it is usually because we give too much thought to the past and to the future.” — St. Therese of Lisieux “It’s okay to be disappointed; it’s very dangerous to let it turn into discouragement.” — Brian Buffini “Depression is the inability to construct a future.” — Rollo May “You can’t start the next chapter if you keep rereading the last one.” — Unknown “Joy collected over time fuels resilience.” — Brené Brown “Defeat should never be a source of discouragement but rather a fresh stimulus.” — Robert South “What could we accomplish if we knew we could not fail?’—Eleanor Roosevelt “Confidence comes with you when you walk in the room; you don’t have to say a thing.” — Brian Buffini “I will persevere until I succeed.” — Og Mandino “I don’t focus on what I’m up against. I focus on my goals. I try to ignore the rest.” — Venus Williams “The secret of change is to focus all your energy not on fighting the old, but on building the new.” — Socrates “Get the fundamentals down and the level of everything you do will rise.” — Michael Jordan “Work harder on yourself than you do on your job. If you work on your job, you can make a living. If you work hard on yourself, you can make a fortune.” — Jim Rohn Connect with Brian Buffini http://www.brianbuffini.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brianbuffini Twitter: https://twitter.com/brianbuffini Buffini Show Insiders: http://www.thebrianbuffinishow.com/insiders Love what you heard? Share it with your friends! http://bit.ly/BrianBuffiniShow Click here to buy our Podcast theme music, “The Cliffs of Moher” by Brogue Wave. http://www.broguewave.com http://www.facebook.com/broguewave
On March 29, 2017, I managed to score a big opportunity; a one on one interview with Dermot Buffini, CEO of Buffini & Company-the largest business coaching company in North America! This was originally posted on my previous Podcast: Mail-Right Real Estate Agent Show. Given, I just returned from the 20th Anniversary Master Mind 2018 Event, hosted by Brian Buffini & Company, I was inspired to share this timeless wisdom from the founders brother and this world-class company's CEO; get ready to take notes!
“A lot of personal finance is… personal.” — Brian Buffini According to David Bach, financial expert and best-selling author of “The Automatic Millionaire,” most real estate professionals earn at least five times more than the average American; however, their wealth tends to be less than the average American’s. Why are so many agents saving and investing so much less than they should? In this episode, recorded live at Buffini & Company’s “The Peak Experience,” David Bach answers the burning financial questions of real estate professionals. Should you dip into savings to pay off debt? Should you pay off your home or invest more in retirement? Is there an ideal percentage of your gross income to save that will help you become a millionaire? David Bach answers these questions and more. Whether you’re a real estate professional, a small business owner or would just like to learn more to help you become more money savvy, this episode is for you. Are you a Buffini Show Insider? What are you waiting for? Join today! Inspirational quotes from today’s interview: “A lot of personal finance is personal.” — Brian Buffini “People put off increasing their 401(k) plans because they tell themselves they’ll do something later and they don’t.” — David Bach “I’d rather have you overfunding your retirement accounts than not doing it at all.” — David Bach “You’ll never notice a 1% difference.” — David Bach “With money, if you can get back on track, you can be successful.” — David Bach “You’re either running a clean business that puts your clients first or you’re not.” — David Bach “When you sell crap, even a little crap, you will later smell like crap.” — David Bach “As you grow your business, you need to think like a business person and not a Realtor.” — Brian Buffini Mentioned in the episode: “The Automatic Millionaire” by David Bach Connect with Brian Buffini http://www.brianbuffini.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brianbuffini Twitter: https://twitter.com/brianbuffini Buffini Show Insiders: http://www.thebrianbuffinishow.com/insiders Love what you heard? Share it with your friends! http://bit.ly/BrianBuffiniShow Click here to buy our Podcast theme music, “The Cliffs of Moher” by Brogue Wave. http://www.broguewave.com http://www.facebook.com/broguewave
“If you can find a path with no obstacles, it probably doesn’t lead anywhere.” — Frank A. Clark Have you ever set a goal, but didn’t achieve it? Perhaps you were inspired to set a goal or have set a goal several times, but found it hard to take action and see it through. In this episode, recorded at Buffini & Company’s Peak Experience 2018, Joe Niego walks listeners through the seven phases of achieving goals and offers tips and strategies to help along the way. You’ll learn the three characteristics of a goal, the connection between values and the inability to reach a goal, why it’s important to connect your head, heart and hands to your goal and how to set an achievement plan and create daily feedback mechanisms throughout the process. Complete the exercises throughout the episode to help you through the goal-setting process. By the end of the episode, you’ll not only be inspired to achieve your goal, you’ll have a plan of action to make it a reality. Are you a Buffini Show Insider? What are you waiting for? Join today! Inspirational quotes from today’s interview: “It’s so important to use a pencil. Once a goal is set, it needs to be ‘lead.’” — Joe Niego “Your goals are written and created for you, not you for your goals.” — Joe Niego “If you don’t make the time to work on creating the life you want, you’re eventually going to be forced to spend a lot of time dealing with a life you don’t want.” — Kevin Ngo “There’s nothing that brings perspective to life than death. We all know we’re going to die, we just don’t think we will.” — Joe Niego I walked a mile with Pleasure; She chatted all the way; But left me none the wiser For all she had to say I walked a mile with Sorrow; And ne’er a word said she; But, oh! The things I’ve learned from her, When Sorrow walked with me. — Robert Browning Hamilton “As a man thinketh in his heart, so he is.” — Proverbs 23:7 “There’s no telling what you can do when you get inspired. There’s no telling what you can do when you believe in them. There’s no telling what will happen when you act upon them.” — Jim Rohn “A good plan violently executed today is better than the perfect plan executed next week.” — George S. Patton “Think left think right. Think low think high. Oh the thinks we can think if only try.” — Dr. Seuss “Boldness has genius, power and magic in it.” –Johann Wolfgang von Goethe “Boldness is making a decision and going for it.” — Joe Niego “If you can find a path with no obstacles, it probably doesn’t lead anywhere.” — Frank A. Clark “A coach is another form of feedback with a little more intensity.” — Joe Niego “Feedback drives behavior.” — Joe Niego “Gradual changes get you to the result.” — Joe Niego Mentioned in the episode: 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen Covey As a Man Thinketh by James Allen Connect with Brian Buffini http://www.brianbuffini.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brianbuffini Twitter: https://twitter.com/brianbuffini Buffini Show Insiders: http://www.thebrianbuffinishow.com/insiders Love what you heard? Share it with your friends! http://bit.ly/BrianBuffiniShow Click here to buy our Podcast theme music, “The Cliffs of Moher” by Brogue Wave. http://www.broguewave.com http://www.facebook.com/broguewave
“It’s about finding the unique strengths of the individual that’s in front of you and drawing out the best potential in them.” — Dave McGhee Coaching is one of the fastest growing industries. Everyone from new small business owners to successful CEOs seeks a coach to help them achieve their goals and drive their businesses forward. In addition to providing accountability, a coach can help you see the big picture and stick with a system. In this Take-Over Tuesday episode, Dermot Buffini interviews Buffini & Company Vice President of Coaching, Dave McGhee. A long-time coach at Buffini & Company, Dave shares how he got into real estate and coaching and delves into why everyone needs a coach. You’ll learn the three primary things a coach can offer, the biggest mistake people make when they’re trying to handle feelings of overwhelm in their businesses, and how a coach can help you at all levels of business, whether you’re just starting out or you want to take your business to the level of lasting significance. Remember to go to Buffiniandcompany.com/ccs for your complimentary coaching session! Inspirational quotes from today’s interview: “It’s about finding the unique strengths of the individual that’s in front of you and drawing out the best potential in them.” — Dave McGhee “Our business gets a lot bigger when I invite someone else in to look at the same problem.” — Dermot Buffini “All growth comes from discomfort.” — Dave McGhee “In a coaching relationship, it is a relationship. But it can’t become all about the relationship” — Dave McGhee “Clients who have been with us for years are constantly growing.” — Dave McGhee “There’s a difference between high achievement and high performance.” — Dave McGhee “It takes a special person to be a coach.” — Dave McGhee “If you follow the sequence of success, you’ll achieve any goal you want to achieve.” — Dave McGhee “We see the world the way we do but that’s not the only way to see the world.” — Dave McGhee “You learn from whatever you do and then you adjust” — Dave McGhee Connect with Brian Buffini http://www.brianbuffini.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brianbuffini Twitter: https://twitter.com/brianbuffini Buffini Show Insiders: http://www.thebrianbuffinishow.com/insiders Love what you heard? Share it with your friends! http://bit.ly/BrianBuffiniShow Click here to buy our Podcast theme music, “The Cliffs of Moher” by Brogue Wave. http://www.broguewave.com http://www.facebook.com/broguewave
“If you talk to a man in a language that he understands, it goes to his head. If you talk to him in his language, it goes to his heart.” — Nelson Mandela Technology makes communicating with family, friends and clients easier than ever before; however, it’s also made it more difficult to connect with one another. As a result, we encounter misunderstandings with those around us because we’re not connecting with them on their terms. In this episode, Brian Buffini interviews Kevin Buffini, head of the Heritage Profile team at Buffini & Company to discuss the common sales and communication styles we share. Kevin not only outlines how to identify which styles we belong to, he also offers tips to help us communicate better with those of the opposite style. You’ll learn the advantages and disadvantages of each style, how our style and the way we perceive things impacts how we react, and the one phrase to use to clear up any miscommunication. Learn to communicate better with family and clients alike so you can deepen your relationships with them. Inspirational quotes from today’s interview: “You can’t be a good leader without managing yourself first.” — Brian Buffini “Communication is at an all-time high, connection is at an all-time low.” — Kevin Buffini “Everybody likes people watching, but not everyone knows what they’re looking at.” — Kevin Buffini “Feelings without facts create fiction.” — Kevin Buffini “Learn what your style is so you can manage it.” — Kevin Buffini “You’ll always be dominant in your communication style, but you can learn to think from another perspective.” — Kevin Buffini “Competence reassures, but character refers.” — Kevin Buffini “If you want to have great relationships with people you have to get past expecting the world to work the way you work.” — Brian Buffini “If you talk to a man that he understands, it goes to his head. If you talk to him in his language, it goes to his heart.” — Nelson Mandela Connect with Brian Buffini http://www.brianbuffini.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brianbuffini Twitter: https://twitter.com/brianbuffini Buffini Show Insiders: http://www.thebrianbuffinishow.com/insiders Love what you heard? Share it with your friends! http://bit.ly/BrianBuffiniShow Click here to buy our Podcast theme music, “The Cliffs of Moher” by Brogue Wave. http://www.broguewave.com http://www.facebook.com/broguewave
“The road to success has more than speedbumps; it has detours.” — Brian Buffini What keeps most people from succeeding? Although the specifics vary by person, the reasons fall into one (or more) of three categories. In this episode, Brian outlines the three biggest threats to success and offers solutions to help you overcome them. You’ll learn how digital distractions prevent you from achieving success; why your social connections not only help you live longer, but also improve your chances for reaching your potential; and how drift often leads us into unhappiness and prevents us from thriving in all areas of life. By the end of the episode, you’ll be prepared and inspired to overcome the obstacles that are holding you back. Combat the three threats to success by signing up for one of Buffini & Company’s great events: Brian Buffini’s Success Tour and Buffini & Company’s GameChangers. Visit buffiniandcompany.com to learn more! Inspirational quotes from today’s interview: “Nobody sets a goal to screw up their life.” — Brian Buffini “These threats are growing precipitously by the day in our world.” — Brian Buffini “The road to success has more than speedbumps; it has detours.” — Brian Buffini “The greatest gift you can give to another human being is your attention.” — Brian Buffini “Stand out with service by being fully present.” — Brian Buffini “By prevailing over all obstacles and distractions, one may unfailingly arrive at his chosen goal or destination.” – Christopher Columbus “Your closest relationships deserve your full attention.” — Brian Buffini “Human beings do better together” — Brian Buffini “There is a difference between solitude and isolation. One is connected and one isn’t. Solitude replenishes, isolation diminishes.” – Henry Cloud “We need relationships to grow. We don’t grow in isolation; we develop in the context of fellowship.” — Rick Warren “The deadliest threat is drift. It’s a slow, silent killer.” — Brian Buffini “To be in hell is to drift; to be in heaven is to steer.” — George Bernard Shaw Connect with Brian Buffini http://www.brianbuffini.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brianbuffini Twitter: https://twitter.com/brianbuffini Buffini Show Insiders: http://www.thebrianbuffinishow.com/insiders Love what you heard? Share it with your friends! http://bit.ly/BrianBuffiniShow Click here to buy our Podcast theme music, “The Cliffs of Moher” by Brogue Wave. http://www.broguewave.com http://www.facebook.com/broguewave
“Everything you’ve done up until now will help you get to where you need to go.” — Brian Buffini We all have dreams—things we want to achieve or accomplish that will make our lives and the lives of our families better. Many of us, though, lose sight of our dreams for a variety of reasons. In this episode, recorded at Buffini & Company’s MasterMind Summit 2017, Brian Buffini shares the power of dreams. He illustrates his case using the example of legendary American actor, Jimmy Stewart, who dreamed of building airplanes, and eventually, was able to fly in combat during World War II. You’ll learn the five benefits of having a dream and the most common reasons people abandon their dreams. Most importantly, by the end of the episode, you’ll be inspired to reclaim your dreams and devise a way to make them a reality. Inspirational quotes from today’s interview: “I’ve never known a man worth his salt who, in the long run, deep down in his heart, didn’t appreciate the grind, the discipline.” — Vince Lombardi “The world is big and I want to have a good look at it before it gets dark.” -John Muir “If we all did things we are capable of, we would astound ourselves.” -Thomas Edison “When you develop yourself to the point where your belief in yourself is so strong that you know that you can accomplish anything you put your mind to, your future will be unlimited.” — Brian Tracy “Your tomorrow builds upon today.” –Joe Niego “Everything you’ve done up until now will help you get to where you need to go.” — Brian Buffini “You have acres of diamonds beneath your feet.” — Brian Buffini “You don’t have to swing hard to hit a home run. If you got the timing, it’ll go.” — Yogi Berra “The true soldier fights not because he hates what is in front of him, but because he loves what is behind him.” — GK Chesterton “I’ve had a wonderful life. I thank God for it.” — Jimmy Stewart Connect with Brian Buffini http://www.brianbuffini.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brianbuffini Twitter: https://twitter.com/brianbuffini Buffini Show Insiders: http://www.thebrianbuffinishow.com/insiders Love what you heard? Share it with your friends! http://bit.ly/BrianBuffiniShow Click here to buy our Podcast theme music, “The Cliffs of Moher” by Brogue Wave. http://www.broguewave.com http://www.facebook.com/broguewave
“The deeper you dig, the larger the diamond.” — Brian Buffini The foundation of the personal development field rests upon the work of several people. Although Napoleon Hill is often seen as the grandfather of the movement, Earl Nightingale, Maxwell Maltz and Dorothea Brande have all make their mark in their own ways. In this episode, recorded at Buffini & Company’s MasterMind Summit 2017, Brian Buffini outlines the most important pearls of wisdom from these three influential thinkers. Not only does he share more about their lives, he also explains the meaning behind their timeless wisdom. You’ll learn more about the role our thoughts play in what we become, why failure shouldn’t be feared and why success is often a matter of imagination. You’ll also learn more about the twelve disciplines Dorothea Brande outlines to become successful. Inspirational quotes from today’s interview: “The deeper you dig, the larger the diamond.” — Brian Buffini “The mind moves in the direction of our currently dominant thoughts.” — Earl Nightingale “Our attitude towards life determines life’s attitude towards us.” — Earl Nightingale “Everything begins with an idea.” — Earl Nightingale “People with goals succeed because they know where they’re going.” — Earl Nightingale “Whatever we plant in our subconscious and nurture with repetition and emotion will one day become reality.” — Earl Nightingale “Self-image sets the boundaries of individual accomplishment.” — Maxwell Maltz “To change a habit, make a conscious decision, then act out the new behavior.” — Maxwell Maltz “You make mistakes. Mistakes don’t make you.” — Maxwell Maltz “You can’t be afraid to fail.” — Brian Buffini “All that is necessary to break the spell of inertia and frustration is this: act as if it were impossible to fail. That is the talisman, the formula, the command of right about face.” — Dorothea Brande “Old habits are strong and jealous.” — Dorothea Brande “Act boldly and unseen forces will come to your aid.” — Dorothea Brande “Success leaves clues and it’s the same thing every time.” — Brian Buffini “Man’s mind is not a container to be filled but rather a fire to be kindled.” — Dorothea Brande “By going over your day in imagination before you begin, you can begin acting successfully at any moment.” — Dorothea Brande Mentioned in the episode: 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen Covey The Strangest Secret by Earl Nightingale Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill Psycho-Cybernetics by Maxwell Maltz Wake up and Live! A Formula for Success by Dorothea Brande Connect with Brian Buffini http://www.brianbuffini.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brianbuffini Twitter: https://twitter.com/brianbuffini Buffini Show Insiders: http://www.thebrianbuffinishow.com/insiders Love what you heard? Share it with your friends! http://bit.ly/BrianBuffiniShow Click here to buy our Podcast theme music, “The Cliffs of Moher” by Brogue Wave. http://www.broguewave.com http://www.facebook.com/broguewave
“Everything you need is underneath your nose. It’s also in your head and your heart.” — Brian Buffini The Frank Capra film It’s a Wonderful Life is more than a feel-good holiday classic starring Hollywood icon Jimmy Stewart; it’s main intention is to offer a heaping dose of encouragement to those who are feeling discouraged. In this episode, recorded at Buffini & Company’s MasterMind Summit 2017, Brian Buffini delves into what causes us to feel discouraged from time to time and reveals five encouraging ways to change your perspective and make your life wonderful. You’ll learn how comfort and our society foster feelings of entitlement, the common symptoms of discouragement and the tools you can use to feel more encouraged and optimistic about life. ‘Tis the season for gratitude and reflection; this episode will help you appreciate what you have and encourage you to find your purpose. Inspirational quotes from today’s interview: “The purpose of the movie It’s a Wonderful Life is to encourage the discouraged.” — Brian Buffini “Everything you need is underneath your nose. It’s also in your head and your heart.” — Brian Buffini “Failure is an event, not a person.” — Zig Ziglar “Every life was designed to do something.” — Brian Buffini “Life moves pretty fast. If you don’t stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it.” — Ferris Bueller “Happiness doesn’t come as a result of getting something we don’t have, but rather of recognizing and appreciating what we do have.” — Frederick Koenig “We’ve become a culture that’s addicted to comfort and with that comfort comes a sense of entitlement.” — Brian Buffini “When a person can’t find a deep sense of meaning, they distract themselves with pleasure.” — Viktor Frankl “You cannot escape the responsibility of tomorrow by evading it today.” — Abraham Lincoln “If you are depressed, you are living in the past. If you are anxious, you are living in the future. If you are at peace, you are living in the present.” — Lao Tzu “The world is nothing but a great desire to live and a great dissatisfaction with living.” — Heraclitus “Everything you complain about is something you think you’re entitled to.” — Brian Buffini “Complaining about a problem without posing a solution is called whining.” — Theodore Roosevelt “We think very little of time present; we anticipate the future, as being too slow, and with a view to hasten it onward, we recall the past to stay it as too swiftly gone. We are so thoughtless, that we thus wander through the hours which are not here, regardless only of the moment that is actually our own.” — Blaise Pascal “Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind…” –Romans 12:2 “Renewing your mind is not refreshing your screen.” — Brian Buffini “A gentle answer turns away wrath but a harsh word stirs up anger.” — Proverbs 15:1 “Diamond minds; soft hearts.” — Brian Buffini “It’s a recession when your neighbor loses his job; it’s a depression when you lose yours.” — Harry S. Truman “Values are like fingerprints. Nobody’s are the same, but you leave them all over everything you do.”-Elvis Presley “When you get to the end of yourself, it’s good to have something to believe in.” — Brian Buffini “The more you dig, the bigger the diamonds.” — Brian Buffini “Hope is a good thing, maybe the best of things, and no good thing ever dies.” — from The Shawshank Redemption “Money will buy you a fine dog, but only love can make it wag its tail.” — Richard Friedman “When you get exposure, your world gets bigger.” — Brian Buffini “As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words, but to live by them.” — John F. Kennedy “Do all the good you can, by all the means you can, in all the ways you can, in all the places you can, at all the times you can, to all the people you can, as long as ever you can.” — John Wesley Mentioned in the episode: The Greatest Gift by Philip Van Doren Stern Connect with Brian Buffini http://www.brianbuffini.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brianbuffini Twitter: https://twitter.com/brianbuffini Buffini Show Insiders: http://www.thebrianbuffinishow.com/insiders Love what you heard? Share it with your friends! http://bit.ly/BrianBuffiniShow Click here to buy our Podcast theme music, “The Cliffs of Moher” by Brogue Wave. http://www.broguewave.com http://www.facebook.com/broguewave
“In order to have a wonderful life, you have to persevere in the moment.” — Beverly Buffini What does it take to live a wonderful life? According to Beverly Buffini, it takes six principles, applied daily. In this episode, recorded at Buffini & Company’s Mastermind Summit™, Beverly shares the six principles that help us lead wonderful lives and offers tips and examples to inspire us to apply them. You’ll learn why it’s essential to persevere in the moment and how it prepares you for the future, the power of choice in any circumstance we face, and why consistency truly is key. Make life wonderful with these timeless lessons. Inspirational quotes from today’s interview: “A setback is a setup for a comeback.” — Joe Niego “In order to have a wonderful life, you have to persevere in the moment.” — Beverly Buffini “Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.” — Galatians 6:9 “We were going to be back because we knew the value of persevering in the moment.” — Beverly Buffini “When you persevere in the moment, you’re building up for the next moment.” — Beverly Buffini “Every person has the potential to persevere in the moment.” — Beverly Buffini “There is light through those dark tunnels.” — Beverly Buffini “Sometimes we need people to help us through those dark places.” — Beverly Buffini “May your choices reflect your hopes, and not your fears.” — Nelson Mandela “We have the power of choice. We can’t control what happens to us, but we still have the power of choice.” — Beverly Buffini “When we make choices that help other people, we too can live a wonderful life.” — Beverly Buffini “If consistency can build a family, then consistency can build a business.” — Beverly Buffini “All of life is peaks and valleys. Don’t let the peaks get too high and don’t let the valleys get too low.” — John Wooden “With consistency there’s trust.” — Beverly Buffini “If you want joy, be grateful.” — Beverly Buffini “We all have opportunities to make those choices on how we’re going to see certain situations in our life and when we try to see the best in the situation, it brings joy.” — Beverly Buffini “It makes you glad that you persevere in the moment.” — Beverly Buffini Connect with Brian Buffini http://www.brianbuffini.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brianbuffini Twitter: https://twitter.com/brianbuffini Buffini Show Insiders: http://www.thebrianbuffinishow.com/insiders Love what you heard? Share it with your friends! http://bit.ly/BrianBuffiniShow Click here to buy our Podcast theme music, “The Cliffs of Moher” by Brogue Wave. http://www.broguewave.com http://www.facebook.com/broguewave
“It takes a certain heroic characteristic to be successful in a world that has different views on how to be successful.” — Brian Buffini Although a person develops their character based on the adversities they face in life, we’re not preparing people, as a culture, to thrive in our current age of entitlement. In this episode, recorded at Buffini & Company’s The Peak Experience seminar, Brian Buffini delves further into the Oz Dynamic and shares strategies to develop three key characteristics sure to help you succeed in a world that is headed toward entitlement. You’ll learn how to develop the giant within, cultivate the heart of a champion and foster a warrior spirit. By the end of the episode, you’ll be inspired to grow your mind, heart and spirit and hone your heroic characteristics. Inspirational quotes from today’s interview: “People want to be entitled to success. They don’t want to pay the price for success.” — Brian Buffini “A person becomes who they are based on the adversity they face in their life.” — Brian Buffini “It takes a certain heroic characteristic to be successful in a world that has different views on how to be successful.” — Brian Buffini “Learning never exhausts the mind.” — Leonardo Da Vinci “Once you stop learning, you start dying.” — Albert Einstein “You should never try to be better than someone else, you should always be learning from others. But you should never cease trying to be the best you could be because that’s under your control and the other isn’t.” — John Wooden “Most people do no listen with the intent to understand; they listen with the intent to reply.” — Stephen R. Covey “I want to take care of people. I want to help people. The maximum joy that I have is when I can create something that makes someone else’s life lighter, brighter, or better.” — Will Smith “It’s the repetition of affirmations that leads to belief. And once that belief becomes a deep conviction, things begin to happen.” — Muhammad Ali “Age wrinkles the body. Quitting wrinkles the soul.” — General Douglas MacArthur “For a sacrifice to be real, it must cost, must hurt and we must empty ourselves.” — Mother Theresa “Good actions give strength to ourselves and inspire good actions in others.” — Plato “My own experience about all the blessings I’ve had in my life is that the more I give away, the more that comes back. That is the way life works, and that is the way energy works.” — Ken Blanchard Mentioned in the episode The Go-Giver by Bob Berg Connect with Brian Buffini http://www.brianbuffini.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brianbuffini Twitter: https://twitter.com/brianbuffini Buffini Show Insiders: http://www.thebrianbuffinishow.com/insiders Love what you heard? Share it with your friends! http://bit.ly/BrianBuffiniShow Click here to buy our Podcast theme music, “The Cliffs of Moher” by Brogue Wave. http://www.broguewave.com http://www.facebook.com/broguewave
“You can be as rich and successful as you want to be, and be true to yourself.” — Brian Buffini Like Dorothy from The Wizard of Oz, we often get caught in the twister of life. Since life moves so fast, we’re only left with time to react, which leaves us wondering which way is up. Although many of us complain about it, we may secretly like the chaos of the twister. In this episode, recorded at Buffini & Company’s The Peak Experience seminar, Brian Buffini discusses life in the twister and the reasons we may crave it. He also delves into the Oz Dynamic; that is, the image we project into the world and the pressure we may feel to live up to it. You’ll learn why it’s important to break free from the twister, how to identity and project your authentic self and how to tap into the strengths of Dorothy, the Scarecrow, the Tin man and the Lion in your daily life. By the end of the episode, you’ll look at the beloved book and film, The Wizard of Oz, in a different way. Inspirational quotes from today’s interview: “Reaction means you live more by your emotions than your values.” — Brian Buffini “Life moves pretty fast. If you don’t stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it.” — Ferris Bueller “Don’t confuse motion and progress. A rocking horse keeps moving but doesn’t make any progress.” Alfred Monapert “Growth can be painful, change can be painful but nothing is as painful as staying stuck somewhere you don’t belong. Anxiety does not empty tomorrow of its sorrow it only empties today of its strengths.” — Charles H. Spurgeon “Once you start perpetuating the image, it grows.” — Brian Buffini “You can be as rich and successful as you want to be, and be true to yourself.” — Brian Buffini “Great coaching is pulling out of you what’s already in there.” — Brian Buffini “Just being yourself is good enough to be great.” — Brian Buffini “Forgiveness is the oil can for the heart.” — Brian Buffini “An open heart can do great things.” — Brian Buffini “When you hold an ax against a person, they get to rust you over. They have you stuck in place.” — Brian Buffini “Even when you’re being courageous, it doesn’t mean you don’t have a doubt or two.” — Brian Buffini “Today you are you, that is truer than true. There is no one alive who is youer than you.” — Dr. Seuss Connect with Brian Buffini http://www.brianbuffini.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brianbuffini Twitter: https://twitter.com/brianbuffini Buffini Show Insiders: http://www.thebrianbuffinishow.com/insiders Love what you heard? Share it with your friends! http://bit.ly/BrianBuffiniShow Click here to buy our Podcast theme music, “The Cliffs of Moher” by Brogue Wave. http://www.broguewave.com http://www.facebook.com/broguewave
“Servant leadership is a mindset of putting your customers and others first.” — Dermot Buffini Dermot Buffini, CEO of Buffini & Company and host of The Brian Buffini Show’s “Takeover Tuesday,” is in the hot seat, sharing his journey from star athlete growing up in Ireland to leading the largest real estate coaching and training company in North America. Dermot shares the lessons he’s learned from his parents, the reason he turned down a soccer scholarship to work in sales and how his path in retail, financial services and logistics has helped him in his role as CEO today. He also delves into the daily routines he uses to connect his head, heart and soul, explains why self-care is important to success and outlines the strategies he uses to help him tackle challenges and solve problems that arise. Inspirational quotes from today’s interview: “Sales is service and service is helping someone.” — Dermot Buffini “If you serve where you are, it’s amazing what opens up.” — Dermot Buffini “Servant leadership is a mindset of putting your customers and others first.” — Dermot Buffini “When you’re designed to take care of others, the last thing you do is self-care.” — Dermot Buffini “I’m interested in growth because we have potential and I love getting after it and seeing what’s possible.” — Dermot Buffini “Learn to talk to yourself; don’t listen to yourself.” — Dermot Buffini “Having grace for yourself will allow you to have grace for other people so you can encourage them.” — Dermot Buffini Connect with Brian Buffini http://www.brianbuffini.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brianbuffini Twitter: https://twitter.com/brianbuffini Buffini Show Insiders: http://www.thebrianbuffinishow.com/insiders Love what you heard? Share it with your friends! http://bit.ly/BrianBuffiniShow Click here to buy our Podcast theme music, “The Cliffs of Moher” by Brogue Wave. http://www.broguewave.com http://www.facebook.com/broguewave
Today I want to go over a few things I think could be helpful to you and your business. These are the same resources I’ve utilized myself and I want to share them with you. Today’s topic is going to be a little different. I’d like to take some time to talk about coaching, mentoring, and also some books I think could be helpful to you. Here at the Lessinger Team, we work closely with the Buffini Company. Through them, I have my own real estate coach. Most of the systems I use come from them. These same systems and tools would likely be beneficial to you, whether your business is real estate or something else. You can find information about these systems in Brian Buffini’s book, “The Emigrant Edge.” This book has been a valuable resource to me and my business, and I want to share it with you. I’ve got 20 free copies that I’m giving away. To secure your copy, give me a call or send me an email. “THIS BOOK HAS BEEN A VALUABLE RESOURCE TO ME AND MY BUSINESS, AND I WANT TO SHARE IT WITH YOU.” You can also find and buy this book, which is now a bestseller, on Amazon. I also have another book recommendation for a different topic I often get questions about. If you need financial planning advice, you may want to take a look at “The Automatic Millionaire” by David Bach. This book is a great wealth of information for those who don’t know much about finances right now. If you are a little more advanced in your knowledge, I’d be happy to recommend some other books to you as well. Just like “The Emigrant Edge,” I also have copies of “The Automatic Millionaire” that I would be more than happy to give you. If you have any other questions or would like more information, feel free to give me a call or send me an email. I look forward to hearing from you soon.
Can you imagine leaving your home, risking it all for the promise of a better life in a new country? It's no accident that immigrants represent a significant percentage of new businesses in the U.S. They're eager to build their own version of the American dream. Founder and Chairman of Buffini & Company and author of The Emigrant Edge: How to Make it Big in America, Brian Buffini, shares seven core characteristics that successful immigrants have in common. Learn how you can apply these traits to achieve prosperity. [00:00:00] American Dream Instills Entrepreneurial Edge [00:05:57] Gratitude vs. Entitlement Breeds Success [00:11:30] Personal Growth: Develop Your Most Valuable Asset [00:18:20] The Law of Harvest, Reap what You Sow [00:26:47] Achieve Long-term Wealth with Compound Interest [00:33:21] Know Your History, Shape Your Future
Mail-Right: Real Estate Agents Show: About Technology & Online Marketing & Getting Seller Leads
In episode #102, our special guest is San Diego, CA Property Inspector Glenn Kleint. Glenn served in the U.S. Coast Guard before becoming a property inspector and he offers military and first responders a discount on his services. He also happens to be the trusted inspector for our shows co-host, Thomas J. Nelson. Glen explains: Why hire an inspector to begin with. What to expect them to inspect and not to inspect in your home. What they do if they discover an issue. How reports are broken down Common myths and expectations of the client cleared up. Special tools and tech that make Glenn unique. Certifications that Glenn has taken upon himself to acquire. Much more! "I met Glenn when he was fairly new in the industry and gave him a shot due to my inspector of over a decade planning to retire. Glenn caught my attention due to his involvement with his coaching through Buffini & Company , a professional coaching company I've belonged to my entire 18+year career." -Thomas J. Nelson, Realtor
Mail-Right: Real Estate Agents Show: About Technology & Online Marketing & Getting Seller Leads
Jamie Hopkins of Team Metro is a 27 year+ veteran real estate broker in San Diego. He's a top producer in San Diego, CA that still manages to find a career / family balance in his life. Jamie is too humble to brag on this, but he is one of the first people Brian Buffini ever coached, long before there was Buffini & Company and to this day he remains a close personal friend of and Realtor to Brian & Beverly Buffini. Formerly Providence Systems, Buffini & Company, the largest coaching company in the world for Real Estate Agents and Entrepreneurs! Jamie co-owns Team Metro with Lee Schwartz, they started their partnership over 20 years ago and have seen growth in their team and success in their business model. Today, Team Metro maintains that friendly family environment and feel to this day, using the fundamentals taught by Brian Buffini & Company coaching. Located in the
Mail-Right: Real Estate Agents Show: About Technology & Online Marketing & Getting Seller Leads
We interview Live Dermot Buffini CEO of Buffini & Company one of real estate industry’s leading training coaching and mentoring organization www.buffiniandcompany.com www.brianbuffini.com The Show’s Sponsor is “Real Estate Marketing University” Modern Agent Mastery
“Everybody already has what they need, but sometimes we lose sight of it.” — Dermot Buffini While people may be familiar with Brian Buffini, in this episode we get to know Dermot Buffini, the CEO of Buffini & Company. Before Dermot joined the company, he held sales positions and owned his own company. Although he started at the bottom of Buffini & Company, over the years he’s risen through the ranks and had led it for the past few years. Brian Buffini recently sat down with Dermot to learn what makes Buffini & Company continue to grow year after year. As the leader of a company that serves several thousand clients in 37 countries, Dermot is uniquely positioned to talk on leadership and the role relationships have played in both is personal success and the success of Buffini & Company. They also discuss Take Over Tuesday, where each month Dermot takes over The Brian Buffini Show to interview a successful business leader and share their story and strategies for success. Get ready to learn and laugh! Inspirational quotes from today’s interview: “It’s all about building the relationship and building trust.” — Dermot Buffini “We have more people who are small business owners who want to know how to implement the system.” — Dermot Buffini “People need clarity. We’re getting hijacked on our way to our destination all the time.” — Dermot Buffini “Everybody already has what they need, but sometimes we lose sight of it.” — Dermot Buffini “I learn through other people’s experiences.” — Dermot Buffini “Transactional relationships burn people out.” — Dermot Buffini “The relationships you make within the organizations shape what you do best.” — Dermot Buffini “Give to give, don’t give to get.” — Dermot Buffini Mentioned in this episode: Jack Welch-Jack: Straight from the Gut Rick Warren-The Purpose Driven Life: What are Earth Am I Here For Connect with Brian Buffini http://www.brianbuffini.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brianbuffini Twitter: https://twitter.com/brianbuffini Buffini Show Insiders: http://www.thebrianbuffinishow.com/insiders Love what you heard? Share it with your friends! http://bit.ly/BrianBuffiniShow Click here to buy our Podcast theme music, “The Cliffs of Moher” by Brogue Wave. http://www.broguewave.com http://www.facebook.com/broguewave
Mail-Right: Real Estate Agents Show: About Technology & Online Marketing & Getting Seller Leads
Agent Thomas “TJ” Nelson Talks Abut ReferralMaker | CRM & working with Buffini & Company. Using right CRM is really important however there really isn't a totally right one. Agents have different styles of working and CRMs are just the same! For Thomas, ReferalMaker has been an effective fit.
Can small changes in your mindset, motivation or methodology double your business? Absolutely, says this week’s featured guest, Brian Buffini. And this guy knows. Brian immigrated to San Diego, California, in 1986 with basically nothing. After becoming one of the nation’s top real estate agents, he founded Buffini & Company, an organization dedicated to sharing his powerful lead-generation systems with others. Today, Buffini & Company has trained more than 3 million business professionals around the world. entreleadership.com/podcast A 90-day Plan to Jumpstart New-employee Performance Infusionsoft's Free SEO Guide
“We’re all emigrants, and if you embrace that emigrant edge, you can have a ‘rags to riches’ story in whatever area of your life you wish to focus on.” — Brian Buffini According to Forbes Magazine, forty percent of the largest companies in the U.S. were founded by immigrants or their children, including Google, Technichron and even our own Buffini & Company. Brian Buffini has studied the “rags to riches” stories of other emigrants and found there are seven traits among people who have arrived in America with nothing and went on to achieve success. In this episode, Brian outlines each of the seven traits that all successful emigrants share and offers examples of business leaders who embody the characteristic. You’ll learn about the natural advantages and disadvantages of being an emigrant, why they view opportunity differently than others, and how to incorporate the seven traits into your life and business. This is an episode you’ll want to listen to again and again. Inspirational quotes from today’s interview: “For 150 years, Ireland’s greatest export has been its people.” — Brian Buffini “If you want to change your life, you have to move from one place to another. In order to grow at all, you have to make a decision as if you’re leaving one place to go to another.” — Brian Buffini “As soon as you start to pursue a dream, everything wakes up and everything has meaning.” — Barbara Sher in I Could Do Anything If I Only Knew What It Was: How to Discover What You Really Want and How to Get It “There’s a divine beauty in learning. Others have been here before me and I walk in their footsteps.” — Elie Wiesel “When you’re an emigrant, everything is an opportunity, and you see opportunity everywhere.” — Brian Buffini “Eat the meat and then go after the marrow and the bones.” — Brian Buffini. “A man, as a general rule, owes very little to what he is born with—a man is what he makes of himself.” — Alexander Graham Bell “All growth depends on activity. There is no development physically or intellectually without effort, and effort means work.”— Calvin Coolidge “Gratitude is not only the greatest of virtues, but the parent of all others.” — Cicero “When you start the day with the spirit of gratitude, everything else in your day works.” — Brian Buffini “We pinch ourselves every day that this is what we get to do for a living.” — Jay Wright, Head Coach at Villanova “The brave may not live forever, but the cautious don’t live at all.” — Sir Richard Branson “The ability to discipline yourself and delay gratification in the short term, in order to enjoy greater rewards in the long term, is the indispensable prerequisite for success.” — Brian Tracy “If you do what is easy, your life will be hard; but if you do what is hard, your life will be easy.” — Les Brown “Keep perspective of how far they’ve come. In order to appreciate a mountaintop you have to remember what the valley looks like.” — Brian Buffini “Somebody in your life came before you and fought so you could live your life. Someone in your lineage, that you don’t even know, somebody in your life paid a price to give you a better opportunity—what would they do with your opportunity?” — Brian Buffini “At the end of the day we’re all emigrants, and if you embrace that emigrant edge, you can have a “rags to riches” story in whatever area of your life you wish to focus on.” — Brian Buffini Emigrant stories, people and other things mentioned in the episode: Vivek Ranadivé, owner of the Sacramento Kings NBA team Madeleine Albright, 64thS. Secretary of State Sergey Brin, founder of Google Peter Petrasek, who along with his wife left all their money to the U.S. Department of Treasury Jay Wright, head coach for Villanova University’s men’s basketball team The painting “An Emigrant Ship, Dublin Bay at Sunset” by the artist Edwin Hayes Lou Holtz Tommy Hopkins Zig Ziglar Lou Tice Stephen Covey Og Mandino Jim Rohn Alexander Graham Bell Calvin Coolidge Cicero Sir Richard Branson Brian Tracy Les Brown Connect with Brian Buffini http://www.brianbuffini.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brianbuffini Twitter: https://twitter.com/brianbuffini Buffini Show Insiders: http://www.thebrianbuffinishow.com/insiders Love what you heard? Share it with your friends! http://bit.ly/BrianBuffiniShow Click here to buy our Podcast theme music, “The Cliffs of Moher” by Brogue Wave. http://www.broguewave.com http://www.facebook.com/broguewave
“Our future will be shaped by our personal philosophy.” — Jim Rohn Brian Buffini digs into the archives of Buffini & Company’s MasterMind Summit® for this interview with his late, great mentors Jim Rohn and Zig Ziglar. Jim and Zig spent their lives philosophizing, training and inspiring business leaders to realize and achieve their full potential. In this interview, they share their wisdom, personal philosophies and advice for success. You’ll learn how philosophy influences everything around us, the main reason why everyone needs a wall of gratitude, the lasting impact of small continuous steps and why celebrating your achievements can motivate you to achieve more. Let Jim and Zig infuse your spirit with this motivational pick-me-up! Inspirational soundbites from today’s interview: “Your income is determined by your philosophy, not by the economy.” — Jim Rohn “You can have anything you want if you help enough people get what they want.” — Zig Ziglar “When you celebrate achievements, it’ll inspire you to make a longer list of goals.” — Jim Rohn “Real leaders develop other leaders.” — Zig Ziglar “If standard of living is your major objective, quality of live almost never improves. But if that quality of live is your major objective, standard of living generally improves.” — Zig Ziglar “You don’t drown if you fall into water; you only drown if you stay there.” — Zig Ziglar Learn more about Brian’s guests: Jim Rohn: http://jimrohn.com/ Zig Ziglar: https://www.ziglar.com/ Connect with Brian Buffini http://www.brianbuffini.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brianbuffini Twitter: https://twitter.com/brianbuffini Buffini Show Insiders: http://www.thebrianbuffinishow.com/insiders Love what you heard? Share it with your friends! http://bit.ly/BrianBuffiniShow Click here to buy our Podcast theme music, “The Cliffs of Moher” by Brogue Wave. http://www.broguewave.com http://www.facebook.com/broguewave