“Change is not that scary if you’re working your plan and you know where you’re going.” – Brian Buffini   Are you ready for what the second half of 2019 has in store? In a rapidly-changing marketplace, real estate professionals need to be more prepared than ever if they want to successfully navigate disruption and better serve their clients. In this episode, Brian gives his mid-year analysis of the economy and reveals his bold predictions for the industry for the next six months. He shares the most extensive economic data and research available, details changes happening with the major real estate companies and explains how you can stay in control and win. By the end of the episode, you’ll know what to expect and how you can capitalize on great opportunities while working by referral and living the good life! Like what you hear? See Brian Buffini live at Brian Buffini’s Success Tour™. Click here to learn more and find an event near you. Are you a Buffini Show Insider? What are you waiting for? Join today!    Inspirational quotes from today’s interview: “I’ve never seen so much change, and there’s more change coming.” – Brian Buffini “Not all change is bad!” – Brian Buffini “Change is not that scary if you’re working your plan and you know where you’re going.” – Brian Buffini  “It’s time to be extraordinary!” – Brian Buffini “Negotiation is the most important skill for a Realtor and is, by far, the worst practiced one in the marketplace.” – Brian Buffini “It’s time to be a pro. If you want to be good, you better get good.” – Brian Buffini “Advertising is the price you pay for not being extraordinary.” – Andy Andrews “Don’t just show up – work on your craft!” – Brian Buffini “Focus on relationships. Technology has its place, but it takes skills to have relationships.” – Brian Buffini “Be better with the fundamentals.” – Brian Buffini “Peaks and valleys in income are the price you pay for not mastering the fundamentals.”  – Brian Buffin  “You’ve got to practice and learn how to do it right.” – Brian Buffini “Highly-skilled, relationship-focused professionals will make a fortune in the future.” – Brian Buffini “We have an economy that’s in a good state, an industry that’s in a changing state and an agent environment that we can control our state.”  – Brian Buffini “Bet on yourself, invest in yourself and get after it!” – 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“Happiness is the joy you feel while striving toward your potential.” — Neil Pasricha What does it take to be really happy? In this episode, Brian interviews Neil Pasricha, an expert on happiness, positivity and leadership. Neil explains how, in spite of life’s difficulties and challenges, anyone can successfully pursue happiness. If you want to be happy, then this podcast is for you!   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: “We live in a world where a lot of people are hurting.” — Brian Buffini “Gratitude is not only the greatest of virtues, but the parent of all others.”  — Cicero “We have so much to be thankful for, especially in the Western hemisphere.” — Brian Buffini “We play life for the big win ... but 99% of your life is the small stuff.” — Neil Pasricha “We can’t predict in advance what will make us happy.” — Neil Pasricha “It seems there’s more of a war against happiness than ever before.” — Brian Buffini “The cell phone is a massive problem.” — Neil Pasricha “Loneliness has never been higher.” — Neil Pasricha “We have so many more superficial friendships and so many less deep friendships.” — Neil Pasricha “Happiness is the joy you feel while striving towards your potential.” — Neil Pasricha “He who wants the least has the most.” — Neil Pasricha “True freedom is deciding how to spend your time.” — Neil Pasricha “The true answers are inside you. If it resonates with you that means you already knew it.” — Neil Pasricha   Mentioned in this episode: "The Book of Awesome" by Neil Pasricha "The Happiness Equation" by Neil Pasricha 1000awesomethings.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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“You can never stop learning about understanding people.” — Chris VossNegotiation is a crucial skill in both business and life, but unfortunately many people do it poorly. In this episode, Brian interviews former FBI lead international kidnapping negotiator Chris Voss about the negotiation tools he has used to save lives and learns how these tools can be used in business to save deals! Based on emotional intelligence and human nature, these specific skills transcend culture, build trust and uncover the other side’s value system. If you want to nail negotiation, this podcast is a must! 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 podcast:“Learning is the only sustainable competitive advantage for anybody.” — Chris Voss“There’s no natural born anything.” — Chris Voss“The person who wants to meet you in the middle is usually a poor judge of distance.” — Anonymous “You can never stop learning about understanding people.” — Chris Voss“There’s always another insight.” — Chris Voss“If you get out of argument-based negotiations, your success sneaks up on you.” — Chris Voss“Don’t fight over pennies and you end up with dollars.” — Chris Voss“You don’t have to be combative to be a great negotiator.” — Chris Voss“You’ve got to keep the other side’s guard down.” — Chris Voss“You need the other side to hear themselves out loud.” — Chris Voss“Interested people are interesting.” — Anonymous“As we become less curious, we become less engaging and worse negotiators too.” — Brian Buffini“Curiosity is a positive frame of mind.” — Chris Voss“There’s a difference between being likeable and needing to be liked.” — Chris Voss“Success leaves clues.” — Brian Buffini“Everybody wants to be fair and to be treated fair.” — Chris Voss“You have to be aligned with yourself.” — Brian Buffini Mentioned in this episode:“Never Split the Difference: Negotiating As If Your Life Depended On It” by Chris VossBlackswanltd.com Connect with Brian Buffinihttps://www.Itsagoodlife.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“You have to do what is expected of you, and then go do the unexpected.” — Brian BuffiniYou may not think you’re in possession of a million dollar asset but you are: your good name. Like all assets, your name can be protected, built and compounded over time to become something truly formidable. In this episode, Brian explains what your name really means, how you can put your name to everything you do and how to make a name for yourself. By the end of the episode, you’ll be clearer about who you are, what your name represents and what you want your name to stand for.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 podcast“Your good name is one of the greatest assets you’ll ever possess.” — Brian Buffini“What are you known for? What does your name mean? When people say your name, what comes afterwards?” — Brian Buffini“My good name is a guiding value for myself, my company and my family.” — Brian Buffini“Your name is a valuable thing. Your name has quality to it.” — Brian Buffini“Your name is your brand.” — Brian Buffini“You can have a positive brand, you can have a negative brand or you can have what most people have — which is an unintentional brand.” — Brian Buffini“Your name is not just your brand — it’s also your reputation.” — Brian Buffini“It takes 20 years to build a reputation and five minutes to ruin it.” — Warren Buffet“Your name is also your reflection.” — Brian Buffini“Most of us say things to ourselves that we would never allow anyone else to say.” — Brian Buffini“Talk to yourself like a friend; like a respected friend.” — Brian Buffini“You can make your name what you want it to mean.” — Brian Buffini“Your name is your bond.” — Brian Buffini“Understand this massive asset and what it’s worth.” — Brian Buffini“Doing the right thing is valuable.” — Brian Buffini“Your good name will take you places.” — Brian Buffini“Can you put your name to that? I got that principle from my grandfather and ultimately that legacy has passed on.” — Brian Buffini“Your good name is the consistency with which you live over time.” — Brian Buffini“You have to do what is expected of you, and then go do the unexpected.” — Brian Buffini“When we understand the value of our own name, we’ll be more respectful to other people’s names.” — Brian Buffini Connect with Brian Buffinihttps://www.Itsagoodlife.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/brianbuffiniInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/brian_buffiniYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@itsagoodlifepodcastLove what you heard? Share it with your friends! It’s a Good Life Theme Music: “The Cliffs of Moher” by Brogue Wave Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“Ordinary people compare themselves to everybody else’s results. Extraordinary achievers compare themselves with their potential.” — Andy Andrew What are the seven decisions you can make that will guarantee personal success? In this episode, recorded live at Buffini & Company The Peak Experience event, Brian talks to best-selling author and speaker Andy Andrews about his life. Andy describes how he discovered the seven decisions and principles that transformed and shaped his life and allowed him to impact thousands of people. He also discusses his new book, “The Bottom of the Pool.” 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 key to success is working on the stuff that really matters to you.” — Brian Buffini “Focus on the little things that really matter, not the little things that don’t.” — Brian Buffini “I will persist until I succeed.” — Og Mandino “When you’ve got something in your hands that always works, you figure out different ways to apply it.” — Andy Andrews “Gravity worked long before the apple ever fell on Newton’s head.” — Andy Andrews “These seven principles, once you dig into them, they all have a meaning and a bearing that is life altering.” — Andy Andrews “Until you take responsibility for where you are, you have no basis for continuing.” — Andy Andrews “Responsibility is about hope and control.” — Andy Andrews “If you blame somebody else, there’s not a lot of hope there.” — Andy Andrews “Change your thinking; change your choices.” — Andy Andrews “Compete in a way that the competition doesn’t know there’s a game going on.” — Brian Buffini “Ordinary people compare themselves to everybody else’s results. Extraordinary achievers compare themselves with their potential.” — Andy Andrews “You get put into these pigeonholes and they become your own Shawshank prison.” — Brian Buffini “The bottom of the pool is your fundamentals.” — Brian Buffini “The foundations are key.” — Brian Buffini “Advertising is the price you pay for not being extraordinary.” — Andy Andrews “You can’t traditionally advertise to overcome bad word of mouth.” — Andy Andrews “You can compete for business before people are even born!” — Andy Andrews   Mentioned in this episode: "The Noticer" by Andy Andrews "The Traveler’s Gift" by Andy Andrews "The Bottom of the Pool" by Andy Andrews   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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“The American dream is alive and available, but what we have to do is decide to grab it.” — Chris Hogan Do you think you can’t become a millionaire? Think again! In this episode, Brian interviews Chris Hogan about his new book, “Everyday Millionaires.” Chris busts common millionaire myths, describes how ordinary people build extraordinary wealth and details the small changes and decisions you can make now to help you do the same. If you want to be a millionaire, then this podcast is a must!   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. 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 interview: “There’s more to being a millionaire than the money.” — Brian Buffini “The extraordinary is in the ordinary.” — Brian Buffini “The average millionaire is an everyday hardworking man or woman who’s built wealth over time.” — Chris Hogan “The American dream is alive and available, but what we have to do is decide to grab it.” — Chris Hogan “It’s not about inheritance; it’s not about the DNA lottery; it’s about the people.” — Chris Hogan “You happen to your life, you don’t allow life just to happen to you.” — Chris Hogan “A budget is telling your money where to go, instead of wondering where it went.” — John Maxwell “If you don’t think you can, you won’t.” — Chris Hogan “We’ve got to believe that it’s possible and it’s available to us.” — Chris Hogan “We’ve got to grow in our knowledge.” — Chris Hogan “It’s about our actions. What steps are we taking to practice these skill sets that will give us proficiency?”— Chris Hogan “97% of the millionaires that I talked to believed they control their own destiny.” — Chris Hogan “We have opportunities in front of us; we just have to make decisions.” — Chris Hogan “When you put the right information in the hands of the right people, change can happen; good things can happen.” — Chris Hogan “You’ve got to control the money that’s in your hands right now.” — Chris Hogan “When you get yourself out of debt, you give yourself a raise.” — Chris Hogan “Let’s take control of the money. You work too hard to earn this money for it not to do anything for you.” — Chris Hogan “So much of consumerism and consumer spending deals with identity. We find our identity in it.” — Brian Buffini “You’ve got to hold money with an open hand.” — Brian Buffini  “We get to make choices for ourselves, not others.” — Chris Hogan “That choice is an everyday choice.” — Brian Buffini “Life’s hard by the yard; it’s a cinch by the inch.” — Brian Buffini “Compound interest is the 8th wonder of the world. He who understands it earns it. He who doesn’t pays it.” — Albert Einstein “Wealth building takes consistency.” — Chris Hogan “What we have to do is count on ourselves.” — Chris Hogan “Where you are right now doesn’t have to be where you end up.” — Chris Hogan   Mentioned in this episode: Chrishogan360.com "Everyday Millionaires" by Chris Hogan Buffini & Company MasterMind Summit   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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“When opportunity meets preparation, success happens.” — Brian Buffini Andrew Carnegie was an industrialist and philanthropist who led the expansion of the American steel industry in the late 19th century. A classic rags-to-riches story, Carnegie went from being a poor Scottish immigrant to one of the wealthiest men in America’s history, giving away hundreds of millions of dollars to charities, foundations and universities during the last years of his life. In this episode, Brian explains how the principles outlined in Carnegie’s timeless book “Advantages of Poverty” still apply to our lives today. Become a Buffini Show Insider today and get access to an exclusive resource that highlights Brian’s main points from the episode and is a visual reminder of the great content he shares from “Advantages of Poverty.” Inspirational quotes from today’s interview: “The disadvantage of not having resources is one of my advantages today.” — Brian Buffini “When people were complacent, I saw opportunities.” — Brian Buffini “When I came to America, I was poor but I was also broke.” — Brian Buffini “Poor is a state of mind, broke is a state of account. If my state of mind is poor, I’ll be broke again.” — Brian Buffini “I became a rich man when I became rich between my ears.” — Brian Buffini “All hard work brings a profit, but mere talk leads only to poverty.” — Proverbs 14.23 “Ambition leads to going the extra mile.” — Brian Buffini “When opportunity meets preparation, success happens.” — Brian Buffini “The person who doesn’t express gratitude is the same as the person who’s ungrateful.” — Brian Buffini “When you’re filled with gratitude, it changes everything.” — Brian Buffini “The number one reason for my success is gratitude.” — Brian Buffini “Gratitude is a permanent state.” — Brian Buffini “Gratitude is the greatest attitude of all.” — Brian Buffini “There’s rewards when you work hard, when you do it right.” — Brian Buffini “Success is never portrayed as the person who’s rolling up their sleeves and getting it done.” — Brian Buffini “Look back to the sacrifices that were made for you.” — Brian Buffini “Hard work is honorable.” — Brian Buffini “When people at the top tell you how they got there, we need to listen.” — Brian Buffini “Gain all you can by honest industry, use all possible diligence in your calling.”   — Andrew Carnegie. “Don’t wait until you’re rich to give, give as you go.” — Brian Buffini “There’s really no true charity except that which will help others to help themselves and place within the reach of the aspiring the means to climb.”  — Andrew Carnegie   Mentioned in this episode “Advantages of Poverty” by Andrew Carnegie   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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“Your mind is for having ideas, not holding them.” — David Allen David Allen’s Getting Things Done® work-life management system is a global productivity movement that helps people bring order to the chaos in their businesses and their lives. In this episode, Brian interviews David about how the GTD® system enables greater performance, capacity and innovation. If you want to discover how to alleviate the feeling of overwhelm and become more focused, clear and confident then this podcast is a must!   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. 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 interview: “I love systemization because I believe freedom comes with that.” — Brian Buffini “The culture is designed to overwhelm you today.” — Brian Buffini “How you are engaged with the world is the issue.” — David Allen “Productivity is simply achieving desired results.” — David Allen “Your mind is for having ideas, not holding them.” — David Allen “Your head can handle about four things max before it starts to feel overwhelmed and confused.” — David Allen “Education without implementation is merely entertainment.” — Brian Buffini “People think a lot, but most of that thinking is of a problem, not about it.” — David Allen “There’s a difference between efficient and effective.” — Brian Buffini “At the deepest level, you are a purposeful spirit.” — David Allen “Pay attention to what has your attention, start to engage with it appropriately and it opens space.” — David Allen “I’ve always been fascinated ... by what you couldn’t see and how it affected what you could.” — David Allen “We are spiritual beings, but we’re here in the material world.” — David Allen “We are here to finish what we’ve put in motion and be accountable for that.” — David Allen “Completion and creativity: that’s really the essence of what Getting Things Done® is all about.” — David Allen “The people who are truly most tapped into being are big doers.” — David Allen “There is a very clear relationship between accountability and creativity.” —David Allen “Most to-do lists are just the beginning of the first step of the GTD® process.” — David Allen “You capture, then you clarify and then you organize the results of that thinking in some trusted place.” — David Allen “If you want to be terrific, you’ve got to be specific.” — Brian Buffini   Mentioned in this episode: “Getting Things Done” by David Allen GTD® Summit   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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“Success leaves clues, and people miss those clues.” — Brian Buffini Do you want to discover what you were born to do? In this episode, Brian interviews author and broadcaster Ken Coleman about his new book, “The Proximity Principle.” Ken outlines the steps you need to take to get the job you love, whether you’re starting out, switching lanes or simply looking to grow your business. By the end of the episode, you’ll be equipped with proven strategies that will make your dream job a reality! 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: “Most people are going to work every day and they don’t love what they do.” — Brian Buffini “In order to do what you want to do, you’ve got to be around people who are doing it and in places where it’s happening.” — Ken Coleman “The right people plus the right places equals opportunity.” — Ken Coleman “Proximity puts me where I need to be and then it propels me to where I want to be.”  — Ken Coleman “You put a koi fish in a small pond, it stays small. You put it in a large pond, it grows much larger.” — Brian Buffini “The law of the zip code says that everything you need to get started is already around you.” — Ken Coleman “There are times where quitting feels like the only thing to do. It seems like the smartest thing to do. But it couldn’t be any further from the truth.” — Ken Coleman “You’ve got to find out what you do sometimes by finding out what you don’t.” — Brian Buffini “Talent’s not enough. You’ve got to have the passion to really stick with it.” — Ken Coleman “The sweet spot is using what you do best to do what you love to do most.” — Ken Coleman “Proximity allows me to learn, do and connect.” — Ken Coleman “Success leaves clues, and people miss those clues.” — Brian Buffini “The men and women who are on purpose and successful are constantly looking for the right people and the right places to hang around.”  — Ken Coleman “You can’t have community without proximity.” — Brian Buffini “You want to put yourself in a situation where you’re truly learning the fundamentals of the role.” — Ken Coleman “You’ve got to make sure you’re learning from people who are really, really gifted at teaching.” — Ken Coleman “You’ve got to master one step before you get to two.” — Brian Buffini   Mentioned in this episode The Proximity Principle: The Ken Coleman Show   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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“When you learn new skills, you design a life that’s different.” — David Bach Do you want to take control of your money and your life? In this episode, Brian interviews best-selling author and financial expert, David Bach, about his new book, “The Latte Factor.” David describes how changing the way you spend small amounts of money can radically change your life. By the end of the episode, you’ll be ready to take charge and get on track to achieve the wealth and freedom you’ve always dreamed of! 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: “If you don’t know where you’re going, you might not like where you end up.” — David Bach “Where are you going with your life? Is it where you want it to be going? If you’re not conscious about it, if you don’t have a plan, you’re a wandering generality.” — David Bach “Part of going on a journey to find mentors is you have to ask for help.” — David Bach “If you knew better, you’d do better.” — David Bach “When you learn new skills, you design a life that’s different.” — David Bach “Most people work 90,000 hours over their lifetime and they don’t have anything to show for it.” — David Bach “The underlying premise of this whole book is you need to live rich now.” — David Bach “You can be an employee, you can be a consumer or you can be the person who owns the place.” — David Bach “There are escalators to wealth and freedom.” — David Bach “The whole point of money is freedom.” — David Bach “The bulk of wealth in America comes from real estate.” — David Bach “You’ve got to pay yourself first and you need to own real estate.” — David Bach “The game is more tilted towards the rich than it’s ever been.” — David Bach “The biggest thing missing in this country is financial literacy in schools.” — David Bach “We need to teach everybody how to be smarter with their money.” — David Bach “Don’t wait to live your dreams.” — David Bach “You can’t ever stop growing. Your future has to be bigger than your past at any age.” — David Bach “Ask yourself what you don’t want any more in life.” — David Bach “This is a personal growth book, wrapped in a parable, based on sound financial tips and techniques.” — Brian Buffini   Mentioned in this episode "The Latte Factor" by David Bach The Time Value of Money chart   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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“Look for your team. Look for your allies. And have the courage to stand up for other people.” — Kelly McGonigal Most of us do everything we can to avoid stress. But new research shows that if we learn to accept and even embrace stress, we will be happier and more effective in our lives. In this episode, Brian interviews Dr. Kelly McGonigal, author, health psychologist and lecturer at Stanford University. Dr. McGonigal explains the benefits of stress and outlines how we can all learn and grow from challenging life experiences. 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: “People often feel like there are only two ways to respond to stress. You can fight or you can flee.” — Kelly McGonigal “Stress isn’t always about attacking it and killing it and winning it.” — Kelly McGonigal “Your brain and body have different ways of responding to stress that can help you thrive.” — Kelly McGonigal “Sometimes you are in a situation where you cannot handle it alone — it’s too big.” — Kelly McGonigal “Look for your team. Look for your allies. And have the courage to stand up for other people.” — Kelly McGonigal “It’s good to know ‘I’m not the only one’.” — Brian Buffini “Most of us have a story in our head that says “this shouldn’t be stressful” for the very things that are most likely to cause stress.” — Kelly McGonigal  “Stress is something that arises in your mind and your body when something you care about is at stake.” — Kelly McGonigal “We have stress responses in every relationship that matters to us, every role that matters to us and every goal that matters to us.” — Kelly McGonigal “Increased sensitivity is not necessarily a weakness when it comes with the resources and the willingness to respond.” — Kelly McGonigal “One of the things we know about the biology of stress is that recovery is an important part of the process.” — Kelly McGonigal “Part of the stress recovery process happens when we sleep, and part of the stress recovery process also happens when we reflect on our experiences.” —Kelly McGonigal “Surrender a little bit to the fact that if you went through something very stressful, your brain is going to try to learn from it. Do it intentionally. Sit down, write about it, talk to someone about it and reflect on it. That will help you recover more quickly and also help you learn from the experience so that you are stronger afterwards.” — Kelly McGonigal “Some anxiety can be helpful, some anxiety can be really paralyzing. It’s like you’re practicing for stress. What we have to do is find ways to practice that are skillful and then to shut it down when it’s not skillful.” — Kelly McGonigal “We need to learn ways to practice positive distraction.” — Kelly McGonigal “People who exercise more tend to be better at stress. (It) also brings joy. And joy is one of those resources that you can’t underestimate.” — Kelly McGonigal “I don’t have to give my best energy towards outrage or fear that I actually can’t have any impact on.” — Kelly McGonigal   Mentioned in this episode "The Willpower Instinct" by Kelly McGonigal "The Upside of Stress" by Kelly McGonigal TED Talk: How to Make Stress Your Friend | Kelly McGonigal   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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“You can do the right thing in the right way for the right reasons and make the right reward.” — Brian BuffiniIn 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. 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 Buffinihttps://www.Itsagoodlife.comLove what you heard? Share it with your friends! It’s a Good Life Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“You just have to get up every day and make some forward progress, inch by inch if you have to.” — Andrew Paul Running a small business can sometimes feel like executing a military operation. The truth is, there are similarities! To be successful in either, you must first master the fundamentals and then persevere, no matter what it takes. In this episode, former SEAL Lt. Cmdr. Andrew Paul gives Brian a fascinating glimpse into the notoriously private world of the Navy’s primary special operations force. Paul describes the extremely tough training that all SEALs must undergo, he recalls his deployments in Iraq and explains how he transitioned to civilian life after active duty. He also outlines how the SEAL mindset and focus on service has helped him to build a very successful mortgage business. Are you a Buffini Show Insider? What are you waiting for? Join today access exclusive content, goodies and bonus material.   Inspirational quotes from today’s interview: “SEAL training is much more than just the ultimate "Tough Mudder"…it’s a lifestyle, it’s your ethos, it’s who you are.” — Andrew Paul “The more you sweat in peace, the less you bleed in war.” — Norman Schwarzkopf “Focus on the fundamentals.” — Andrew Paul “It’s a humble mindset of recognizing that you have not arrived, you have never arrived, you are constantly getting better. That takes a degree of humility.” —Andrew Paul “Work hard and do the right thing.” — Andrew Paul “It’s not pretty all the time.” — Andrew Paul “You just have to get up every day and make some forward progress, inch by inch if you have to.” — Andrew Paul “You make mistakes all the time. The key is you have to learn from them and do your darn best to not make the same mistake again.” — Andrew Paul “When you do make a mistake, you own it.” — Andrew Paul “Humble pie is the pastry that’s never tasty.” — Brian Buffini “Put someone else first.” — Andrew Paul “Stay humble. Stay hungry.” — Andrew Paul “It’s not the size of the dog in the fight, it’s the size of the fight in the dog.” — Mark Twain “We’ve all been through hell weeks…continue to persevere through and there’s something good coming on the other side.” — 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. http://www.broguewave.com http://www.facebook.com/broguewave Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“We make a living by what we get. We make a life by what we give.”—Winston Churchill  In our world today, good manners and civility are on the decline. Too often, people’s attitudes and behavior towards others leave a lot to be desired. But there is a more enjoyable and satisfying way to live! In this episode, Brian explains how committing to the three principles of courtesy, respect and hospitality will make life better for you and everyone around you. If you want to live an uncommon life and have uncommon success as a result, this podcast is for you! Are you a Buffini Show Insider? What are you waiting for? Join today to receive an awesome quote book featuring some of Brian’s favorite quotes from past episodes.   Inspirational quotes from today’s interview “Common courtesy is not common practice.”—Brian Buffini “Courtesy is as much a mark of a gentleman as courage.”—Theodore Roosevelt “Nothing is ever lost by courtesy. It is the cheapest of pleasures, costs nothing and conveys much.”—Erastus Wiman “Courtesy is a small act, but it packs a mighty wallop.”—Lewis Carroll “Good manners will open doors that the best education cannot.”—Clarence Thomas “I believe that good manners are more important than a Harvard education.”—Brian Buffini “Mind your manners and your manners will mind you.”—Brian Buffini “A little thought and a little kindness are often worth more than a great deal of money.”—John Ruskin “Kindness is the language which the deaf can hear and the blind can see.”—Mark Twain “Ethics is nothing else than reverence for life.”—Albert Schweitzer “May the work of your hands be a sign of gratitude and reverence to the human condition.”—Gandhi “I speak to everyone the same way, whether he is the garbage man or the president of the university.”—Albert Einstein “The sole meaning of life is to serve humanity.”—Leo Tolstoy “Service to others is the rent you pay for your room here on earth.”—Muhammad Ali “Politeness is an inexpensive way of making friends.”—William Feather “I want to be a source of encouragement.”—Brian Buffini “Be an encourager. The world has enough critics already.”—Dave Willis “When you encourage others, you in the process are encouraged because you’re making a commitment and difference in that person’s life.”—Zig Ziglar “Caring about others, running the risk of feeling, and leaving an impact on people, that’s what brings happiness.”—Harold Kushner “Caring about the happiness of others, we find our own.”—Plato “Trust is the glue of life.”—Stephen R. Covey “Don’t wait for people to be friendly—show them how!”—Anonymous “Lead in friendliness.”—Brian Buffini “Generosity has nothing to do with your current economic state. It has to do with an attitude of the mind and an attitude of the spirit.”—Brian Buffini “Being generous is one of the things that has made me a fortune.”—Brian Buffini “We make a living by what we get. We make a life by what we give.”—Winston Churchill “You have not lived today until you have done something for someone who can never repay you.”—John Bunyan “A party without a cake is just a meeting.”—Julia Child “The top of the ladder is not crowded.”—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. http://www.broguewave.com http://www.facebook.com/broguewave Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“With little micro changes, you can be a completely different person in a year.”—Tom Ziglar Most people don’t make positive changes in their lives until they’re faced with a crisis. But you can get a head start! In this episode, Brian interviews Ziglar Inc. CEO, Tom Ziglar, about his new book, “Choose to Win.” Tom describes how to win by making one simple change at a time, you can create good habits and completely transform your life, right now. Are you a Buffini Show Insider? What are you waiting for? Join today!   Inspirational quotes from today’s interview: “My personal mission statement is to create the environment that will allow you to become all that God created you to become.” — Tom Ziglar “People don’t set the course for their life until one of the two D’s happens—the disaster or the dream.” — Tom Ziglar “Hurricanes and tornadoes get all the publicity, but termites do more damage and they take such little bitty bites!” — Zig Ziglar “With little micro changes, you can be a completely different person in a year.” — Tom Ziglar “If you don’t know where you’re going, any direction will do.” — Zig Ziglar “A tree’s fruitfulness depends on its rootfulness.” — Anonymous “The number one lesson that I’ve learned in my life is input.” — Tom Ziglar “The first simple habit is to cut out some negative input and replace it with some positive input.” — Tom Ziglar “Your past is important, but not nearly as important as the way you see your future.” — Tom Ziglar “Grit is that stick-to-it-ness. I get knocked down 100 times, I get up 101.” — Tom Ziglar “Put the grit into what your gifts and talents are.” — Brian Buffini “The ultimate choice is the choice to create a habit.” — Tom Ziglar “Attitude is a reflection of character, and character is a reflection of habit.” — Tom Ziglar “In order for people to be productive citizens, to make a difference in the world, there are certain character qualities they’ve got to have.” — Tom Ziglar “What do you want people to say about you and your family behind your back?” — Tom Ziglar “Attitude is the outward expression of your character qualities.” — Tom Ziglar “Many of us are in the jail of our bad habits.” — Brian Buffini “The more you dream, the more God smiles.” — Tom Ziglar “You’re a great version of you, and a lousy version of everyone else.” — Brian Buffini “Just being yourself is good enough to be great.” — Brian Buffini   Mentioned in this episode: “Choose to Win” by Tom Ziglar   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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“All in has great benefits; all out has big consequences.” — Brian BuffiniHaving an “all-in” attitude is the best way to succeed in relationships, in business and in life. If you are all in, you put everything into your efforts, regardless of any hurdles and setbacks you encounter. In this episode, recorded live at MasterMind Summit, Brian explains how to best play the hand that life has given to you, no matter the difficulties; how to put every element of an all-in mindset into action; and how to use powerful all-in strategies in your daily life. By the end of this episode, you’ll be ready to jump in…and be all in!Like what you hear? See Brian Buffini live at Buffini & Company MasterMind 2019. Click hereto learn more and find an event near you. Inspirational quotes from today’s interview:“There are only two options regarding commitment. You’re either in or you’re out.” — Pat Riley, Hall of Fame Coach“Our doubts are traitors and make us lose the good we oft might win, by fearing to attempt.” — William Shakespeare“Indecision is the enemy of progress. Not saying ‘yes’ to one possibility is saying ‘no’ to them all.” — Michael Haggstrom“When I stand before God at the end of my life, I would hope that I would not have a single bit of talent left, and could say ‘I used everything you gave me.’” — Erma Bombeck“When you’re not using your talents, when you’re not all in…you know it and it eats you from the inside out.” — Brian Buffini“As long as you’re still trying, you’re not a quitter!” — Brian Buffini“We are all gifted in the area of excuse making.” — Brian Buffini“If you really want to do something, you’ll find a way. If you don’t, you’ll find an excuse.” — Jim Rohn“My good life is not perfect.” — Brian Buffini“There is no passion to be found in playing small, in settling for a life that is less than the one you are capable of living.” — Nelson Mandela“All in has great benefits; all out has big consequences.” — Brian Buffini“Being all in is the price of the good life.” — Brian Buffini“The hand you’ve been dealt was designed for you.” — Brian Buffini“It’s how you play the hand that’s the key.” — Brian Buffini“God builds the back for the burden.” — Therese Buffini“It takes the exact same amount of energy to worry as it does to believe.” — Brian Buffini  Connect with Brian Buffinihttps://www.Itsagoodlife.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/brianbuffiniInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/brian_buffiniYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@itsagoodlifepodcastLove what you heard? Share it with your friends! It’s a Good Life Theme Music: “The Cliffs of Moher” by Brogue Wave Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“Subconsciously, every one of us is not looking for another hero; we’re looking for a guide.” — Donald Miller The concept of story is a powerful way to dramatically improve how you connect with your customers and grow your business. Donald Miller, CEO of StoryBrand, helps thousands of companies clarify their message and grow every year. In this episode, the master storyteller explains why story is so important when talking about who you are, what you do, and the unique value you bring to your customers. Are you a Buffini Show Insider? What are you waiting for? Join today!   Inspirational quotes from today’s interview “The more complicated and convoluted our world becomes…story still has the power to cut through all the nonsense.” — Brian Buffini “If you understand story, you understand a lot more about what’s going on in life.” — Donald Miller “People are looking to be invited into a story.” — Donald Miller “We need to find where our story and our customer’s story overlap.” — Donald Miller “If you’re selling a product, you’re solving a problem.” — Donald Miller “Never play the hero, always play the guide.” — Donald Miller “You need to invite people into the story, not be the hero of the story.” — Donald Miller “We’re looking for somebody who can help ‘me’ win. Somebody who’s struggled, has overcome that struggle, and has the competence to win the day.” — Donald Miller “There’s kind of a hole in the heart where everybody is looking for that mentorship.” — Brian Buffini “Keep everything incredibly simple. Define one ambition for the customers. Define one problem. Define one villain. Don’t throw too much information at them.” — Donald Miller “Figure out, what is my customers’ story and how do I position my product as a tool they can use in that story?” — Donald Miller “You need to identify what your customer wants…Keep it simple, don’t overburden.” — Donald Miller “Your customer’s brain works like a rolodex…you are listed under the problem that you solve.” — Donald Miller “Survey your customers…understand them, ask them leading questions.” — Donald Miller “Subconsciously, every one of us is not looking for another hero; we’re looking for a guide.” — Donald Miller “The guide is the strongest character in the story. The guide has been there, done that, already conquered their demons and now just exists to help other people win.” — Donald Miller “Everybody has a story, and it’s worth hunting for.” — Brian Buffini   Mentioned in this episode: Blue Like Jazz by Donal Miller Building a StoryBrand by Donald Miller Man’s Search for Meaning by Viktor E. Frankl The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho Storybrand.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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“There is no other human being who is more important than you, and there is no other human being less important than you.” — Nick Vujicic Nick Vujicic, founder of Life Without Limbs, is a symbol of encouragement and influence to millions around the world. Born without arms and legs, Nick refuses to allow his physical condition to limit him. In this episode, the motivational speaker and best-selling author shares with Brian how he conquers the challenges he faces and where he finds his strength and passion for life. Are you a Buffini Show Insider? What are you waiting for? Join today!   Inspirational quotes from today’s interview: “Even when we don’t get a miracle, we can still be a miracle for somebody else.” — Nick Vujicic “If something beautiful came from my broken pieces, you can also have your dreams come true as well.” — Nick Vujicic “Here’s a guy who lost hope, and now is a source of hope.” — Brian Buffini “If a man without arms and legs has become a mastery of leverage and finding the truth of happiness, then everyone can find their place in this world and really feel fulfilled and reach their full potential.” — Nick Vujicic “How you feel today will really dictate your next step. And your next step will determine tomorrow what goals you actually succeed in.” — Nick Vujicic “If I’m a person who’s absolutely convinced that I’ll never find hope in my life, never find purpose and happiness…then I’ll never find it.” — Nick Vujicic “If I’m convinced that I am going to be completely successful at fulfilling my dream and mission when I have challenges…I am going to embrace this struggle, this hurdle, this barrier. I’m going to see this failure as my classroom – an education.” — Nick Vujicic “The people we admire because of their strength…they’re only that strong because they’ve conquered mountains in their lives.” — Nick Vujicic “Don’t walk away from your mountains…that’s the journey, that’s the path. Convince yourself, ‘That’s not the end of my story, I’m still going.’” — Nick Vujicic “Failure is not a person, it’s an event.” — Zig Ziglar “We need courage not to win. We need courage to lose.” — Nick Vujicic “Anything significant that we ever accomplish took failure. If we embrace it, we will succeed.” — Nick Vujicic “We need to listen to those voices that speak into us, instead of giving so much credibility to those voices that speak down.” — Brian Buffini “Don’t base your value on other people’s success.” — Nick Vujicic “There is no other human being who is more important than you, and there is no other human being less important than you.” — Nick Vujicic “We are all human beings with our struggles and our full potential. Don’t miss yours.” — Nick Vujicic “You don’t know what’s impossible, until you know what’s possible.” — Nick Vujicic “Start with small goals…start small. Then double it.” — Nick Vujicic “Don’t belittle the obstacles you’ve gone through.” — Nick Vujicic “If they can do it, I can do it.” — Brian Buffini “Know that you will never know everything.” — Nick Vujicic “Ancora imparo.” — Michelangelo “We’ve got to do our best, and God does the rest.” — Nick Vujicic “God built the back for the burden.” — Therese Buffini     Mentioned in this episode: Unstoppable by Nick Vujicic Life Without Limbs by Nick Vujicic The Butterfly Circus by Nick Vujicic   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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“Sometimes failures or challenges force us to think out of the box and they can be blessings.” — John Ondrasik Millions of people gained solace and inspiration from the song Superman (It’s Not Easy), a worldwide smash hit that served as an unofficial anthem of healing following the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. In this episode, Brian interviews the voice behind that song and many others, Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter John Ondrasik, better known as Five for Fighting. From song-writing, to producing, to performing, John has faced plenty of rejection and struggle on his road to success. He tells Brian how, today, he combines his life as a musician with working in his family’s fourth-generation wire manufacturing business and discusses themes of creativity, entrepreneurship, and collaboration. Are you a Buffini Show Insider? What are you waiting for? Join today!   Inspirational quotes from today’s interview: “This is a golden moment for people who own small businesses.” — Brian Buffini “At the end of the day, it’s still about relationships, whether it’s relationships with a supplier who sells us wire for 25 years, or a radio programmer who plays my songs.” — John Ondrasik “Music sounds very romantic, but behind the curtain it’s really about an exercise in failure and writing hundreds of songs to get the ten you hear, and writing thousands of songs to get the maybe two that the world knows.” — John Ondrasik “I was very fortunate. I had success at a late age.” — John Ondrasik “For me, it was a 15 year overnight success story…I appreciated the 15 years of getting the door slammed in my face. Unless you have that, you can sometimes think it’s all about you.” — John Ondrasik “Focus on relationships…persevere, and then have your core values.” — Brian Buffini “I’m convinced that about half of what separates the successful entrepreneurs from the non-successful ones is pure perseverance.” — Steve Jobs “You have to be practical…but you also need to take strategic risk, and you need to be honest with yourself.” — John Ondrasik “You’re going to be faced with challenges in your career, and you can either accept that this sucks or you can say ‘How can I turn this into a silver lining?’” — John Ondrasik “Sometimes failures or challenges force us to think out of the box and they can be blessings.” — John Ondrasik “Music can matter in ways no other medium can.” — John Ondrasik “Part of what makes us successful is pushing the goal posts and strategizing for the future, but if all we do is that, what is the point?” — John Ondrasik “If your whole self esteem gets wrapped up in what you do, at some point it’s going to go backwards.” — John Ondrasik “I’ve met people with real challenges and I’ve learned that most of us have no problems. We think we have problems, but we don’t.” — John Ondrasik “Life moves so fast. If you don’t spend some time in the middle of it, I think you’ll miss it.” — John Ondrasik “I’m grateful for the day.” — John Ondrasik “We only have 100 years to live. Make the most of it. Drink deep. Love well. Invest in relationships.” — 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“People will forget what you said, they will forget what you did, but they will never forget how you made them feel.” — Maya AngelouGood manners are not just a reflection of your character; they are also a unique advantage that can help you stand out in a crowded marketplace. In this episode, Brian describes how good manners can benefit you in life and in business. He explains why good manners are great for building relationships, he outlines why being consistently mannerly is the mark of a professional, and he provides a good manners checklist to help you better connect with and serve your customers. By the end of the episode, you’ll have the tools you need to share great energy, make the world a better place, and win big! Inspirational quotes from today’s interview“Manners are a great reflection of, and a builder of, character.” — Brian Buffini“If you want to be successful, you have to swim against the current.” — Brian Buffini“We are drifting every single day towards becoming a more self-absorbed culture.” — Brian Buffini“Having good manners is a great and unique advantage in the marketplace.” — Brian Buffini“The hardest job kids face today is learning good manners without seeing them!” — Fred Astaire“Good manners will help you in life, in relationships, and ultimately in business.” — Brian Buffini“When you have good manners, it’s easy to stand out.” — Brian Buffini“Exercising good manners exercises the heart.” — Brian Buffini“If you act like a drone, eventually you’ll be replaced by one.” — Brian Buffini“I have committed to a life of good manners, courtesy, and respect because I want to reflect who I am.” — Brian Buffini“Politeness is a sign of dignity, not subservience.” — President Roosevelt“Manners are the lubricating oil of an organization.” — Peter Drucker“People will forget what you said, they will forget what you did, but they will never forget how you made them feel.” — Maya Angelou“Give it out in slices and it will come back in loaves.” — George Buffini“We judge ourselves by our intentions, we judge everyone else by their actions.” — Brian Buffini“He who sows courtesy, reaps friendship.” — St. Basil“Respect for ourselves guides our morals; respect for others guides our manners.” — Laurence Sterne“Good manners are made up of petty sacrifices.” — Ralph Waldo Emerson  Connect with Brian Buffinihttps://www.Itsagoodlife.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/brianbuffiniInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/brian_buffiniYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@itsagoodlifepodcastLove what you heard? Share it with your friends! It’s a Good Life Theme Music: “The Cliffs of Moher” by Brogue Wave Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“A bucket list can change your life if you embrace it.” — Brian Buffini Many people mistakenly believe that a bucket list is something you only make if you receive a bad health diagnosis. If you embrace it, however, a bucket list can give you hope, show you purpose, and introduce joy back into your day. In this episode, Brian teaches how to write a life-changing bucket list. He describes how to categorize your dreams, why it’s vital to stimulate yourself visually, and how to create a bucket list that reflects what the good life looks like for you.  He also gives away the best goal-setting resource he has ever built. By the end of the episode you’ll be on your way to taking a bite out of life with the bucket list of your dreams! Are you a Buffini Show Insider? Get access to exclusive resources from this episode, including your digital copy of My Bucket List and the opportunity to receive a signed hard copy of My Bucket List. Join today! If you do not wish to become a Buffini Show Insider, you can access your digital copy of My Bucket List here.   Inspirational quotes from today’s interview: “A bucket list can absolutely change your life if you embrace it.” — Brian Buffini “A bucket list gives you a year-round sense of anticipation. It will bring a joyful, youthful enthusiasm back into your life and it’s extraordinarily stimulating for the mind and heart.” — Brian Buffini “Dreams energize your mind and empower you to believe.” — Brian Buffini “A picture is worth a thousand words.” — Brian Buffini “A dream is not the thing you see in your sleep, it’s the thing that doesn’t let you sleep.” — A.P.J. Abdul Kalam “Stop rationalizing, stop stewing, get out of your chair and start doing.” — Denis Waitley “Take time out and remove the limits of where you currently are.” — Brian Buffini “A dream requires you to step out and do things you’ve never done before. It’s aspirational by nature.” — Brian Buffini “So many of our dreams at first seem impossible, then they seem improbable. Then, when we summon the will, they are inevitable.” — Christopher Reeve “There are no limits. There are only plateaus, but you must not stay there, you must go beyond them.” — Bruce Lee “There are no limitations to the mind except those we acknowledge.” — Napoleon Hill “A goal is a dream with a deadline.” — Napoleon Hill “We want to be dreamers who are doers.” — Brian Buffini “The road to hell is paved with good intentions.” — Brian Buffini “Don’t be afraid to give up the good to go after the great.” — JD Rockefeller “You always want to make yourself uncomfortable, because that’s how you test how great you can be.” — Brian Buffini “Hope is a good thing, maybe the best of things. And a good thing never dies.” —  Andy Dufresne, The Shawshank Redemption “Pursue your dream. This is the spice of life; when life takes a bite out of you, this gives you hope.” — Brian Buffini “When there are hard times and challenges, take out your goals and pictures.” — Brian Buffini “I hope every single one of you will start a bucket list, get the resource, and get in the game of it. It will change you.” — Brian Buffini     Mentioned in this episode: My Bucket List   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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“You don’t have to be perfect people – you just have to be perfect for each other.” — Brian Buffini Brian and Beverly Buffini know the secrets to enduring love and a happy family – they’ve been married for 28 years and have raised six phenomenal kids together! In this special episode, Brian and Beverly answer questions from listeners about balancing their relationship with family and business commitments, staying focused and organized in their very busy lives, and growing together over the years. You’ll learn routines to strengthen your family emotionally and financially, ways to overcome discouragement, and tips to keep your relationship alive and strong. By the end of the episode, you’ll be on track to create happier and healthier relationships for life! Are you a Buffini Show Insider? What are you waiting for? Join today!   Inspirational quotes from today’s interview: “Everything that we do is based on our faith.” — Beverly Buffini “One of our main goals was to try to always be on the same page and we knew that the only way to do that was to establish routines.” — Beverly Buffini “We actually created a mission statement; part of that mission statement was to enact and include routines that we would consistently do.” — Beverly Buffini “The big thing is continually to take input, find the best, come together, and get on the same page.” — Brian Buffini “For us, quitting was never a concept.” — Brian Buffini “We were committed to grow and, as long as you’re committed to grow, that means you’re humble enough to learn.” — Brian Buffini “Love is patient…patience is the key.” — Brian Buffini “It’s about thinking about the other person, considering the other person.” — Beverly Buffini “It’s very hard to stay ticked off with someone when you’re praying with them!” — Brian Buffini “We have safe haven places…laughter is the best medicine!” — Brian Buffini “Our dreams, goals, and vision have been in alignment.” — Beverly Buffini “If you don’t put in the time, don’t expect the result.” — Brian Buffini “We try to serve one another; we try to outdo each other.” — Brian Buffini “Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit.” — Philippians 2:3-4 “We live to serve each other in our marriage and we try to out-give each other.” — Beverly Buffini “We are in the business of family together.” — Brian Buffini “Check your ego at the door.” — Brian Buffini “I believe we have a secret weapon…that is gratitude. Gratitude keeps everything in perspective. It fuels our marriage, it fuels our family, and it catches us.” — Brian Buffini “I tried to create…an environment where there was gratitude, respect, and we valued one another. We were very fastidious at creating that environment in our home.” — Beverly Buffini “The biggest thing is example.” — Brian Buffini “Decide what your true north is, what do you value, what are your hopes and dreams, and then stick with it!” — Brian Buffini “You don’t have to be perfect people – you just have to be perfect for each other.” — Brian Buffini “Give your life away, and then you get to have it back.” — Brian Buffini “Three words – I love you – need to be said over and over again.” — 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“If you are more mentally tough you will be able to be more resolved, more determined, and more successful.” — Brian Buffini We all face setbacks in life. Whatever difficulties you encounter, mental toughness will help you deal with them. In this episode, Brian describes the characteristics of mentally tough people, explains how analyzing your patterns will reveal where you need to grow, and provides powerful how-to’s to guarantee success. By the end of the episode, you’ll be ready to tackle whatever challenges may come your way, rise above them, and live the good life! Are you a Buffini Show Insider? What are you waiting for? Join today!   Inspirational quotes from today’s interview: “Being mentally tough is part and parcel of living the good life.” — Brian Buffini “Mentally tough people are resilient, resolved, and willing to take risks.” — Brian Buffini “I see people give up all the time…and I see people persevere to huge levels of success.” — Brian Buffini “If I have a bad hour, I try not to make it a bad day. If I have a bad day, I try not to have two bad days.” — Brian Buffini “Try not to make two mistakes in a row.” — Beverly Buffini “Man never made any material as resilient as the human spirit.” — Bernard Williams “Fall down seven times; get up eight.” — Japanese proverb “Difficulties break some men, but make others.” — Nelson Mandela “When your mind and heart are aligned, then you’re resolved.” — Brian Buffini “Resolve will melt no rocks, but it can scale them.” — Mary Ann Evans “Determination gives you the resolve to keep going, in spite of the roadblocks that are before you.” — Denis Waitley “I will persist until I succeed.” — Og Mandino “Mentally tough people take calculated risks.” — Brian Buffini “If you play not to lose, the best you can hope for is not losing.” — Brian Buffini “If you’re not willing to risk the unusual, you’ll have to settle for the ordinary.” — Jim Rohn “Only those who risk going too far can possibly find out how far one can go.” — TS Eliot “There’s a big difference between stopping and quitting.” — Brian Buffini “Stopping is simply a loss of momentum. Quitting is a loss of hope.” — Brian Buffini “Once you learn to quit, it becomes a habit.” — Vince Lombardi. “Age wrinkles the body. Quitting wrinkles the soul.” — General Douglas MacArthur “When you focus on one day at a time it builds up resilient resolve that allows you to become more mentally tough.” — Brian Buffini “The goal is to reprogram ourselves with the positive.” — Brian Buffini “You may not control all the events that happen to you, but you can decide not to be reduced by them.” — Maya Angelou “One of the things that makes us mentally weaker is procrastination.” — Brian Buffini “If you’re doing a difficult thing, put it at the top of your schedule.” — Zig Ziglar “If you do what is easy, your life will be hard. If you do what is hard, your life will be easy.” — Les Brown “Motivation is what gets you started, but habit is what keeps you going.” — Jim Rohn “Accountability makes it automatic, keeps you going, and keeps you on track.” — Brian Buffini “Accountability breeds responsibility.” — Stephen Covey “You cannot escape the responsibility of tomorrow by evading it today.” — President Abraham Lincoln “Watch and improve your self-talk.” — Brian Buffini “Talk to yourself like you would to someone you love.” — Brene Brown “Whether you think you can or you think you can’t, you’re right.” — Henry Ford “Mental toughness will bless you, allow you to enjoy your life, succeed at higher levels, and give great energy to people.” — Brian Buffini   Mentioned in this episode: The Brian Buffini Show – Episode #025: The Power of a Made-up Mind  The Brian Buffini Show – Episode #115: How to Be Resilient The Brian Buffini Show – Episode #101: Tough Times Never Last; Tough People Do – with Master Motivator, Les Brown The Brian Buffini Show – Episode #040: Getting Caught Talking to Yourself   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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“If you have a good start and a good finish, it seems that the middle takes care of itself.” — Brian Buffini For over two decades, Brian Buffini has helped people get their year off to a great start. In this special Facebook Live broadcast episode, Brian shares the techniques he uses for success. He explains why you must recap and review the past year, why written goals are vital, and how to stay on track no matter what. Brian also answers questions from Buffini Show Insiders, including how to maximize coaching and ways to move past a production plateau. By the end of the episode, you’ll be on your way to having your best year ever! 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: “If you have a good start and a good finish, it seems that the middle takes care of itself.” — Brian Buffini “In the Chinese calendar, 2019 is the year of the PIG…Pour In Good stuff.” — Brian Buffini “If you pour in the good stuff, you’ll be putting bacon on the table, you’ll be living high on the hog, and you won’t be a ‘boar.’” — Brian Buffini “This is the time to be intentional.” — Brian Buffini “It’s very important to take stock of the previous year.” — Brian Buffini “We can all have the feelings that the year’s been a struggle or a grind…what we want is perspective.” — Brian Buffini “Every year I start with a journal.” — Brian Buffini “Recapping the past sets you up for the future.” — Brian Buffini “To make up your mind, write down your goals.” — Brian Buffini “People who have written goals achieve at a far higher rate than those who don’t.” — Brian Buffini “The first step to getting anywhere is deciding you’re no longer willing to stay where you are.” — JP Morgan “If you don’t make up your mind, your unmade mind will unmake you.” —Stanley Jones “You can’t go back and change the beginning, but you can start where you are and change the ending.” — CS Lewis “If you aim at nothing, you’ll hit it every time.” — Zig Ziglar “You have to stay on track so you’re not like a sparkler or firework that burns bright and then fizzles out.” — Brian Buffini “Our mission is to impact and improve the lives of others. We take people who are ‘here’ and help them go to ‘there’.” — Brian Buffini “You need to find the philosophy that you identify with and the motivation, training, and coaching that you need.” — Brian Buffini “If you want to be something different, you better do something different and then commit to it.” — Brian Buffini “Iron sharpens iron.” — Brian Buffini “Call it a clan, call it a network, call it a family, whatever you call it, whoever you are, you need one.” — Elizabeth Howard. “Success doesn’t do well alone. And it doesn’t happen alone.” — Brian Buffini “It’s more joy when you’re on the journey with somebody.” — Brian Buffini     Mentioned in this episode: The Pathway to Mastery™ The Brian Buffini Show – Episode #025: The Power of a Made-Up Mind     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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“Know where the goal is, then we can create a plan to get there.” — Michael Stromsness Many of us want to get into shape or lose weight but, despite our best efforts, we often get off track or even give up altogether. In this episode, Brian interviews his personal trainer, Michael Stromsness, and reveals the secrets of his fitness journey. The founder and owner of Neutrility Gym and a trained chiropractor, Michael explains why building a strong foundation, discovering the ‘why’ behind your goals, and putting a solid plan in place are the keys to success. Brian also reveals how untreated sports injuries led to a cycle of discouragement, how the unique Triple R system recalibrated his beliefs about exercise, and why being fit helps him physically, emotionally, and mentally. 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: “People put goals out there with no meaning behind them… know where the goal is, then we can create a plan to get there.”—Michael Stromsness “So many of us start out with an unrealistic goal and an unrealistic timeframe.” — Brian Buffini “The truth is, we want the outcome, but we don’t want the process.” — Brian Buffini “If you’re being physically active and eating better, you’re going to have more energy and less stress.” — Michael Stromsness “As you’re improving one part of your life, the other parts can improve too.” — Michael Stromsness “Being physically fit and healthy improves every part of your life.” —Michael Stromsness “Say you’re building a house. If you have a good foundation you can get away with some shoddy work…but if you have a bad foundation, it doesn’t matter how well you finish that house…eventually things will start to go a little off.” — Michael Stromsness “The foundation for our body is to be able to breathe correctly…to be able to activate our core correctly…and to be able to load our feet.” — Michael Stromsness “Slow and steady wins the race.” — Brian Buffini “It’s about attacking what you need to attack…you can aggressively attack things, but it has to be in the correct sequence.” — Michael Stromsness “The stronger we get, the more resilient we get.” — Michael Stromsness “We can have the greatest workout in the world, but if our nutrition isn’t supporting our workout, then we’re just running our wheels.”  — Michael Stromsness “I found myself becoming discouraged over time by doing the wrong things.” — Brian Buffini “It’s a balance. It’s 100 percent working out and it’s 100 percent nutrition. You’re not going to outwork a bad diet. And a good diet is not going to replace working out.”—Michael Stromsness “You could have a great race car, but if you dump water in the gas tank, that car is not going to drive.” — Michael Stromsness “If you’re doing all the right exercises, but you’re not eating or you’re eating garbage, you’re not going to perform.” — Michael Stromsness “Going to the gym used to be a grind – now it’s part of my routine and lifestyle. ”— Brian Buffini   Mentioned in this episode: www.enlightenedsavage101.com   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. http://www.broguewave.com http://www.facebook.com/broguewave Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“Learn to live in the present.” — Brian Buffini  Christmas is a time of year when many of us take stock of our lives. In this episode, Brian explains why Christmas is so special to him. He recalls the joy of anticipation he experienced as a child at Christmas and outlines how we can tap into that feeling all year round, he tells the tale of the best Christmas he ever had, and he explains why the gift of the present is the most precious of all. Are you a Buffini Show Insider? What are you waiting for? Join today!   Inspirational quotes from today’s interview: “We didn’t have a lot growing up. No gift was that memorable – but the anticipation was the greatest thing.” — Brian Buffini “When was the last time you had the anticipation of a child?” — Brian Buffini “As we have more comfortable lives, there’s less that we anticipate and more that we expect. That expectation can sometimes turn into a sense of entitlement.” — Brian Buffini “When the prize is great, the price is small.” — Brian Buffini “Keep your eyes on the prize.” — Brian Buffini “The only thing that will last is relationships with people.” — Brian Buffini “It’s not how hard you fall; it’s how high you bounce.” — Tom Kelly, Navy Veteran “At the end of the day, the greatest present is the present.” — Brian Buffini “Yesterday is history, tomorrow’s a mystery. Today is a gift and that’s why we call it the present.” — Anonymous “It’s OK to be shaped by your past, but you can’t drive a car by constantly looking in the rear-view mirror.” — Brian Buffini “Focus on where you’re going.” — Brian Buffini “You need to learn from your past, not get judged by your past or get stuck by your past.” — Brian Buffini “Tomorrow causes a lot of anxiety and apprehension for people.” — Brian Buffini “Learn to live in the present.” — Brian Buffini “The present of faith opened up my heart, my life, and my eyes.” — Brian Buffini     Mentioned in this episode: One Minute Manager – Spencer Johnson Who Moved My Cheese? – Spencer Johnson The Present – Spencer Johnson   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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“Under your nose there are people who are wise, have insight and have life experience.” — Brian Buffini In a changing marketplace, real estate professionals need to know how they can prepare for the year ahead. In this episode, Brian answers questions submitted by Buffini Show Insiders via social media following Brian Buffini’s Bold Predictions episode #131. Brian identifies market disruptors, forecasts the evolution of both the economy and the real estate industry, and examines the developing role of today’s agent. Topics discussed include how to generate the best leads, how to harness technology to your advantage, and how to find and nurture an enduring relationship with a mentor. By the end of the episode, you’ll be ready to take on 2019 with renewed energy and confidence! 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: “When the market get slower, it gets better for a professional broker.” — Brian Buffini “We are moving to a professionals market.” — Brian Buffini “Focus on your lead generation techniques.” — Brian Buffini “Everything starts and ends with the ability to generate a customer.” — Brian Buffini “In today’s world there is technology and social media overload. To avoid overwhelm…find technologies that are vital, simple, and duplicable.” — Brian Buffini “To build and grow mentorship relationships, look inside the list of relationships you already have.” — Brian Buffini “Under your nose there are people who are wise, have insight, and have life experience.” — Brian Buffini “It’s a great market for professional real-estate agents who generate their own leads.” — Brian Buffini “Teams are here to stay as long as the team leaders focus on real lead generation.” — Brian Buffini “Can I trust you, are you good at what you do, do you care about me?” — Lou Holtz     Connect with Brian Buffini Watch Facebook Live of episode #133 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“Selling is an art. When done right it’s a craft; when mastered it’s a beautiful experience.” — Brian Buffini Many people have a negative connotation of sales, usually because of unskilled, unprofessional, and even unkind transactional experiences. In this episode, Brian describes what good selling is, what it’s not, and how you can excel at it. You’ll learn why sales is a noble profession, why it should be treated as a contact sport, and how you can transform your sales career with just three core principles. By the end of the episode, you will understand why – once it is developed, grown, and mastered – the skill of sales is a game changer in every aspect of business and life. Are you a Buffini Show Insider? What are you waiting for? Join today!   Inspirational quotes from today’s interview: “Sales is the act of selling something.” — Merriam-Webster “Most people in sales are in a reaction – they want people to buy from them, they don’t want to sell anything.” — Brian Buffini “A bad salesperson gets you to make a decision you don’t want to make when you don’t want to make it.” — Brian Buffini “A good salesperson helps you to make a decision you need to make when you need to make it.” — Brian Buffini “The free market does not exist without the exchange of goods and services. The only way the exchange of goods and services happens is with sales.” — Brian Buffini “Never be ashamed to be called a salesperson.” — Brian Buffini “A salesperson is someone who enthusiastically promotes what they have.” — Brian Buffini “To me, job titles don’t matter, everyone is in sales.” — Harvey Mackay “I have never worked a day in my life without selling. If I believe in something I sell it, and I sell it hard.” — Estée Lauder “Believe in yourself and promote it.” — Brian Buffini “If the business you’re in requires you to deal with people you are in sales.” — Zig Ziglar “Selling is never about convincing. It is always about helping.” — Mark Cuban “My enthusiasm and motivation come in the form of serving.” — Brian Buffini “People love to buy – give them the opportunity.” — Brian Buffini “The quality of business communications has become poorer in recent years as people avoid phone calls and face-to-face meetings, I can only assume, in some misguided quest for efficiency.” — Richard Branson “Face to face, voice to voice. That’s where the magic is.” — Brian Buffini “Principles don’t change, tactics do.” — Brian Buffini “Whoever is careless with the truth in small matters cannot be trusted with important matters.” — Albert Einstein “Do what you do so well that people will want to see it again and bring their friends.” — Walt Disney “Grow where you’re planted.” — Brian Buffini “This is an action movie, and you have to be an action star.” — Brian Buffini     Mentioned in this episode: The Brian Buffini Show – Episode #094: The Ancient Scrolls of Success   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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“Change is bad for the people who don’t anticipate, prepare, and work accordingly. Change is fantastic for the folks who are ready.” — Brian Buffini In a rapidly-changing marketplace, real estate professionals need to get prepared for the year ahead so they can navigate the unnecessary noise and better serve their clients. In this episode, Brian gives his annual forecast for the coming year and analyzes the state of the economy, the changing landscape of the real estate industry, and the role of today’s agent. Brian outlines market forces at play, takes a deep dive into industry facts and statistics, and offers in-depth tips and advice for finding the best leads and capitalizing on current trends to supercharge your business. By the end of the episode, you’ll have all the tools you need to face 2019 with confidence! Are you a Buffini Show Insider? What are you waiting for? Join today!   Inspirational quotes from today’s interview: “It’s going to be a fantastic market for professional real estate agents and a very, very challenging market for unskilled, uneducated, unprepared realtors.” — Brian Buffini “What I see in the industry right now is a level of destruction and confusion like I’ve never seen.” — Brian Buffini “I believe that the real estate industry has lost its focus and has allowed a very important term to be hijacked, and that is the term called lead.” — Brian Buffini “The economy is doing well. It will be a very small adjustment to the real estate business in 2019, but it will be massive in regards to the day to day operations of the simple broker and their agent, and most people are not equipped for it.” — Brian Buffini “We’re going to have the same number of transactions, but…rates are going to nudge up to 5 percent; market times are going to expand out to 30 days. You’ll have to have a different set of skills.” — Brian Buffini “You’re going to have to be more skilled, you’re going to have to have more personal inventory, and you’re going to have to manage your cash flow differently.” — Brian Buffini “Realtors are making less money than ever… there is a greater gap between the haves and have-nots in real estate than ever before.” — Brian Buffini “If you want to succeed in 2019 and beyond, invest in relationships….be exceptional with service…and then master your skills.” — Brian Buffini “More than 80 percent of all transactions are through a sphere of influence.” — Brian Buffini “Work harder on yourself than you do on your job. If you work hard on your job, you can make a living, if you work hard on yourself, you can make a fortune.” — Jim Rohn “Income seldom exceeds personal development.” — 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“We judge others by their actions, we judge ourselves by our intentions.” — Stephen Covey  Giving is a powerful philosophy for business and for life. Put simply, if you give more, you get more. There is no better investment you can make in your business, your relationships, or your character. Give in slices, and it will come back in loaves! In this episode, Brian and Joe delve into more guidelines, tips, and strategies for giving your way to greatness. You’ll learn why people crave attention and respond so well when you pay it to them, how you can give someone the benefit of the doubt instead of jumping to judgment, why being respectful is one of the keys to building successful relationships, and how an attitude of gratitude can transform your life and be the most powerful gift you give to both others and to yourself. Are you a Buffini Show Insider? What are you waiting for? Join today!   Inspirational quotes from today’s interview: “Distractions are all around us.” – Joe Niego “I give attention with my eyes, ears, and body language. I want people to feel their value.” – Joe Niego “I do a lot more listening than I do talking.” – Joe Niego “I give people a lot of attention because I’m genuinely interested in learning from them.” – Brian Buffini “People get very athletic in relationships – they’re quick to judgment and often jump to conclusions. That’s not healthy.” – Joe Niego “We judge others by their actions, we judge ourselves by our intentions.” Stephen Covey “I don’t think there’s been a time in history when people have jumped to conclusions and judged quicker more than now.” – Brian Buffini “A lot of times there are ten sides to a story.” – Brian Buffini “The world does not revolve around you.” – Joe Niego “Respect is not given in a package, it’s given with behavioral interactions.” – Joe Niego “When you show respect, love often follows.” – Brian Buffini “The one word in the English vocabulary that I use more than any other is thanks.” – Joe Niego “You can’t feel grateful and entitled at the same time.” – Brian Buffini “Having an attitude of gratitude is a gift you give to others and, more importantly, it’s the one gift you give to yourself.” – Joe Niego   Mentioned in the episode: “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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“There can be no greater gift than giving one’s time and energy to help others without expecting any in return.” — Nelson Mandela This week, we’ll gather around the table with our loved ones to celebrate Thanksgiving. As we reflect on our gratitude for everything we’ve been given this year, let’s turn to reflect on what we can give in the year ahead. Although giving has an unfair reputation, its ultimate payoff is greatness: economic, emotional, relational and character. In this episode, Brian Buffini and Joe Niego begin to delve into the 10 guidelines of giving. You’ll learn the one thing that makes great salespeople stand out from the competition, why quantity time is more valuable than quality time, and why patience has become a casualty of our fast-paced society. There’s so much great content we split it into two episodes. Don’t miss the remaining three tips next week. Are you a Buffini Show Insider? What are you waiting for? Join today!   Inspirational quotes from today’s interview: “The greatest leaders, the greatest influencers, the greatest salespeople are the greatest givers. It’s the people who are giving the most who get the most.” — Joe Niego “By being a better giver, you’ll get a better result.” — Brian Buffini “When someone gives energy, they’re giving their weight to success.” — Joe Niego “There can be no greater gift than giving one’s time and energy to help others without expecting any in return.” — Nelson Mandela “A smile costs nothing but gives so much. It increases your face value.” — Joe Niego “It’s the extra effort after you’ve done your best that creates victory.” — Lou Holtz “I could live for two months on a good compliment.” — Mark Twain “When you’re patient, you express love.” — Brian Buffini “Patience is not only the ability to wait, but the ability to keep a good attitude while waiting.” — Anonymous     Mentioned in the episode: “Give and Take: Why Helping Others Drives Our Success“ by Adam Grant   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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“A budget provides peace and security.” — Brian BuffiniWhether you have more money in the bank than you know what to do with or you’re searching the couch cushions at the end of the month looking for spare change, you need a budget. Not only do the majority of people not have a budget, many fear even creating one! Creating a budget is nothing to fear; it’s an empowering activity that gives you total control over your money instead of the other way around. In this episode, Brian Buffini gives in-depth information to help you create a budget that works for your financial goals and circumstances. You’ll learn why most people don’t budget, how to prioritize your expenses and the apps that can help, and how to create a surplus each month, even if money is tight. By the end of the episode, you’ll be motivated to save more and build wealth. Inspirational quotes from today’s interview:“There is no amount of money that you will create that will be enough to not have a budget.” — Brian Buffini”A budget is telling your money where to go, instead of wondering where it went.” — Dave Ramsey“My problem lies in reconciling my gross habits with my net income.” — Errol Flynn“If you aim at nothing, you’ll hit it every time.” — Zig Ziglar“Plan your work and work your plan.” — Norman Vincent Peale“What gets measured gets managed.” — Peter Drucker“He who buys what he does not need steals from himself.” — Swedish proverb“Do not save what’s left after spending, but spend what is left after saving.” — Warren Buffet“A budget tells us what we can’t afford but it doesn’t stop us from buying it.” — Brian Buffini“It’s not your salary that makes you rich; it’s your spending habits.” — Charles Jaffe“Time is like money. The less we have of it to spare, the further we make it go.” — Josh Billings“A portion of all you earn is yours to keep.” — George S. Clason“Your business is the golden goose.” — Brian Buffini“An investment in knowledge pays the best interest.” — Benjamin Franklin“The best investment you’ll ever make is in yourself.” — Warren Buffet Mentioned in the episode:PocketGuardYouNeedABudgetWallyMvelopesSimplePersonal Capital “The Total Money Makeover” by Dave Ramsey Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“Kill the ants – those automatic negative thoughts that kill your happiness. You need an internal anteater in your head.” — Dr. Daniel Amen Despite what you might believe, you’re not stuck with the brain you have! With his clinics, books and PBS TV programs, New York Times bestselling author, Dr. Daniel Amen, has helped millions of people change their brains and their lives. In this episode, Brian interviews Dr. Amen about his new book, “Feel Better Fast and Make it Last.” Dr. Amen explains why it’s so important to care for your brain, what can damage it, and which powerful strategies and techniques you can use to improve it. We all go through difficulties in life, but this episode will help you respond to challenges, make a difference and feel better – now and in the long run. Are you a Buffini Show Insider? What are you waiting for? Join today!   Inspirational quotes from today’s interview: “Kill the ants. Those automatic negative thoughts that rob your happiness. You need an internal anteater in your head… Write down what you think and ask yourself if it’s true.” – Dr. Daniel Amen “The brain is the largest organ in the body, but it’s the organ that people spend very little time working on or trying to make healthy.” – Brian Buffini “You’re not stuck with the brain you have.” – Dr. Daniel Amen “You can make your brain better. You just have to fall in love with it… then do the right things for it.” – Dr. Daniel Amen “There are things we can do to have positive impacts on the brain… and that translates into better heath, a better life and better longevity.” – Brian Buffini “Ask yourself – what am I going to do today? Is it good for my brain, or is it bad for it?” – Dr. Daniel Amen “When your brain works right, you work right. When your brain is troubled, you have trouble in your life.” – Dr. Daniel Amen “Psychiatrists are the only medical doctors who virtually never look at the organ they treat… If you have crushing chest pain, the first thing the doctor does is look at your heart. But if you have crushing depression, nobody looks at your brain.” – Dr. Daniel Amen “Nobody wants to go to a psychiatrist… but everybody wants a better brain. So what if mental health was really brain health?” – Dr. Daniel Amen   Learn more about Dr. Amen: danielamenmd.com   Mentioned in the episode: “Feel Better Fast and Make It Last” by Daniel Amen feelbetterfast.com brainhealthassessment.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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“If you want to get your power back, become more hopeful.” — Brian Buffini We could all use more hope from time to time, especially when we’re in pursuit of our dreams. However, we often lose hope along the journey when we experience a setback or things just don’t go as planned. In this episode, Brian Buffini explains the concept of hope and then, using the characters from the Roald Dahl classic, “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory”, outlines the common habits and characteristics that tend to hijack our dreams. You’ll learn what hope is and why it’s important, how to break the bad habits of greed, entitlement, impatience, impulsiveness and more, and how to find your golden ticket. Are you a Buffini Show Insider? What are you waiting for? Join today!   Inspirational quotes from today’s interview: “The nuclear power behind the white hat is hope.” — Brian Buffini “My great failure with goals is that most things in life have been beyond everything I’ve ever set.” — Brian Buffini “If you want to get your power back, become more hopeful.” — Brian Buffini “Without the anticipation of better things ahead, we will have no heart for the journey.” — John Eldredge “I would die on the hill of my conviction, than win on the hill of compromise.” — Brian Buffini “Always take the high road. You may be stepped on, crunched or even heartbroken but at least you can look at yourself in the mirror every day and say I did the right thing and I’m not going to hate myself for it.” — Unknown “We must be careful not to let our current appetites steal away any chance we might have for a future feast.” –Jim Rohn “Bad habits are like a comfortable bed: easy to get into and hard to get out of.” — unknown “Earth provides enough to satisfy every man’s need, but not every man’s greed.” — Gandhi “We see entitlement all around us except in the mirror.” — Brian Buffini “Service and gratitude will fuel your relationships; entitlement and expectation will poison it.” — Steve Maraboli “If you are patient in one moment of anger you will escape 100 years of sorrow.” — Chinese proverb “The ability to discipline yourself to delay gratification in the short term in order to enjoy greater rewards in the long term, is the indispensable prerequisite for success.” — Brian Tracy “Getting distracted by trifles is the easiest thing in the world…Focus on your main duty.” — Epictetus “The smaller your reality, the more convinced you are you know everything.” — Thomas Campbell “If you are humble nothing will touch you, neither praise nor disgrace, because you know who you are.” — Mother Teresa “Losing is a learning experience. It teaches you humility. It teaches you to work harder. It’s also a powerful motivator.” — Yogi Berra “Jealousy is the tribute mediocrity pays to genius.” — Fulton Sheen “He who is not a good servant would not be a good master.” — Plato     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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“I’m 100% a fan of failure because at least if you’re failing, you’re trying.” — Scott Hamilton In the age of participation trophies, competition is seen as a negative thing. Scott Hamilton, Olympic champion, broadcaster and best-selling author, strongly disagrees and feels that competition is essential to achieving lasting success. In this episode, Brian interviews Scott to discuss the importance of competition and Scott’s new book, “Finish First: Winning Changes Everything.” Scott explains why failure is essential to achieving success in life and business, how to break the pattern of losing and achieve your goals, and the key question to ask yourself that’ll lead you to your true purpose. He also offers motivation and encouragement to help you take that important first step after experiencing a setback or failure. Learn more about Scott’s story and see him live at Brian Buffini’s Success Tour™ in Toronto. Click here to learn more. Are you a Buffini Show Insider? What are you waiting for? Join today!   Inspirational quotes from today’s interview: “We live in a world of participation awards.” — Brian Buffini “Pain is our greatest teacher.” — Scott Hamilton “I’m 100% a fan of failure because at least if you’re failing, you’re trying.” — Scott Hamilton “Competition is really important. It makes us better, it makes us hungrier and it really allows us to feel that satisfaction that at the end of the day, we’ve reached our goal.” — Scott Hamilton “No one is ever going to step into something and be instantly fantastic.” — Scott Hamilton “The true measure of success is longevity. How will you build and grow?” — Scott Hamilton “Success consists of going from failure to failure without loss of enthusiasm.” — Winston Churchill “Failure is an event, not a person.” — Zig Ziglar “The only way to avoid criticism is to do nothing, say nothing, and be nothing.” — Aristotle “If you’re not falling down, you’re not trying.” — Scott Hamilton “First things first: get up.” — Scott Hamilton “Nothing ever happens from quitting. Nothing ever happens from ‘no.’” — Scott Hamilton “Make the best out of the situation. Everything in life is a decision.” — Scott Hamilton     Mentioned in the episode: “Finish First: Winning Changes Everything” by Scott Hamilton “The Brian Buffini Show” – “Episode 070: A Star on Ice with Scott Hamilton”   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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“The one thing about real estate is if you hold it long enough, you will win.” — Brian BuffiniAre you among the 66% of Americans with a mortgage? Your home is a major source of wealth that allows you to build equity over time. A goal for many homeowners is to pay off their mortgage before the end of the amortization period; however, they may not know how to do it. In this episode, Brian Buffini breaks down the mortgage math and offers seven common-sense tips for paying off a mortgage much sooner—up to 11 years sooner in some cases! Paying off your mortgage not only allows you to own your home sooner, it also helps you save money in interest. You’ll learn how to harness the concept of compound interest to work in your favor, the pros and cons of paying off your mortgage early, and why you should fully fund your retirement and pay off your investment property before paying off your mortgage. If you have a mortgage, you won’t want to miss this episode.Ready to get free and clear of your mortgage much sooner? Click here to download the free resource with examples and how-tos to get started. If you have questions, email Brian or connect with him on social media.Are you a Buffini Show Insider? What are you waiting for? Join today! Inspirational quotes from today’s interview:“The one thing about real estate is if you hold it long enough, you will win.” — Brian Buffini“If you need a place to live, you may as well turn it into something that works for you.” — Brian Buffini“Compound interest is the eighth wonder of the world. He who understands it, earns it. He who doesn’t, pays it.” — Albert Einstein“Interest is not charged in a linear fashion” — Brian Buffini“Banks are a great resource to help you get into a property, but the deck is stacked against you.” — Brian Buffini“The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The second best time is now.” — Chinese Proverb  Connect with Brian Buffinihttps://www.Itsagoodlife.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/brianbuffiniInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/brian_buffiniYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@itsagoodlifepodcastLove what you heard? Share it with your friends! It’s a Good Life Theme Music: “The Cliffs of Moher” by Brogue Wave Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“Self-pity dissipates in direct proportion to how much you help others in need.” — Mitch Albom Mitch Albom, author of six consecutive #1 New York Times bestsellers, brings his inspirational wisdom to episode #123 of “The Brian Buffini Show” to discuss his new book, “The Next Person You Meet in Heaven,” which is the sequel to his international bestseller, “The Five People You Meet in Heaven.” The novel is told from the perspective of Annie, the girl who was saved by Eddie (the protagonist of the first novel), as she explores her life 15 years later. Like the first novel, “The Next Person You Meet in Heaven,” builds upon the theme that you have an impact on everyone you meet. In this episode, Brian and Mitch discuss why mistakes are a matter of perspective, why we tend to focus on the scar instead of the healing process, and how service to others can help you reach beyond self-pity. Mitch also discusses his work in Haiti, the impact his adopted daughter had during her brief life, and the Charity Book Launch on October 14 in Detroit. Are you a Buffini Show Insider? What are you waiting for? Join today!   Inspirational quotes from today’s interview: “People go through life and think, ‘I’ve made one mistake after another,’ but truth is many of those things weren’t really mistakes. We lose the big picture.” — Brian Buffini “It’s all in how you look at your missteps. Rather than seeing a door close, if you consider ‘something else opened for me,’ it’s a whole different view.” — Mitch Albom “We embrace our scars more than our healing.” — Mitch Albom “No one remembers the ‘day it got better.’ People mark the day they were afflicted with something, but they never mark the day things got better.” — Mitch Albom “Once you realize the need that is in the world, you stop feeling sorry for yourself.” — Mitch Albom “Self-pity dissipates in direct proportion to how much you help others in need.” — Mitch Albom “Fairness does not govern life and death.” — Mitch Albom “Love doesn’t ever go away; it just takes a different form.” — Mitch Albom “There’s no such thing as a life that doesn’t impact somebody else.” — Mitch Albom “Life is a series of occurrences from which we learn.” — Mitch Albom     Learn more about Mitch Albom: https://www.mitchalbom.com/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/MitchAlbom/ Charity Book Launch October 14 in Detroit     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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“Growing means you’re leaving the comfort zone.” — Mel Robbins According to best-selling author, Mel Robbins, she’s been figuring out what her next move is her entire adult life. Although she started her career in the legal field, she relied on her gut instinct to transition to careers in other fields, including coaching and media. However, it wasn’t until she combined all the things that energized her that she found her true purpose. In this episode, Buffini & Company Master Trainer, J’aime Nowak, interviews Mel to learn more about her journey, from her childhood in Michigan to the lessons she’s learned throughout her career. You’ll learn about the “Energy Gauge” and the two questions you should ask when facing any kind of decision; how a “body audit” can help you gain clarity; and why counting backward from five can help you move past hesitation and spring into action. During the conversation, Mel also offers her best tips and insight to help you tune into yourself and find what truly energizes you. Are you a Buffini Show Insider? What are you waiting for? Join today!   Inspirational quotes from today’s interview: “If you have parents who constructively argue over things and then resolve it, you have 10 times more likelihood to have a successful and happy marriage in your own life.” — Mel Robbins “It was a moment in my life when I started lying and hiding information and I started being worried about disappointing people.” — Mel Robbins “It’s only in owning the good and bad things that you can turn the page and use them rather than being used by them.” — Mel Robbins “The most powerful thing you can do is own what has happened to you.” — Mel Robbins “I’ve been exploring and figuring out my next move for my entire adult life.” — Mel Robbins “Your body tells you whether you’re in the right job, the right situation in terms of where you live, the right romantic relationship, the right working relationship.” — Mel Robbins “Your inner wisdom is always with you and always guiding you. The question is do you have the clarity to hear it and the courage to follow it?” — Mel Robbins “If you’re facing a decision that requires you to do something outside of your comfort zone or requires you to change, your mind will talk you out of it in five seconds.” — Mel Robbins “Growing means you’re leaving the comfort zone.” — Mel Robbins   Learn more about Mel Robbins: https://melrobbins.com/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/melrobbins Twitter: https://twitter.com/melrobbins Instagram https://www.instagram.com/melrobbinslive/ LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/melrobbins/ YouTube: https://youtube.com/channel/UCk2U-Oqn7RXf-ydPqfSxG5g   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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“Intentional living means making choices in your life based on your greatest values, not the habits of others.” — Brian Buffini A recent Harris Poll revealed that only 31 percent of Americans consider themselves “happy.” Those who report they’re “happy” run counter to the cultural norms of our day. In this episode, Brian Buffini outlines how to live a counter-culture lifestyle; that is, living in a positive and intentional way. At a time when it’s all too easy to get sucked into the negativity—whether it’s the 24-hour news cycle, the places we socialize or the people we socialize with—Brian offers tips to break free from status quo and experience the true freedom of living the good life. You’ll learn the three biggest dangers of our current societal norms, three strategies to avoid the pull of negativity and how living a counter-culture lifestyle can help in all areas of your life. Are you a Buffini Show Insider? What are you waiting for? Join today!   Inspirational quotes from today’s interview: “Show me your friends and I’ll tell you who you are. Don’t follow the crowd, they don’t know where they’re going.” — Therese Buffini “The ladder of success is never crowded at the top.” — Napoleon Hill “Most people live lives of quiet desperation.” — Henry David Thoreau “Don’t be afraid of being different; be afraid of being the same as everyone else.” — Anonymous “We must all wage an intense, lifelong battle against the constant downward pull. If we relax, the bugs and weeds will move into the garden and take away everything of value.” — Jim Rohn “The reason we struggle with insecurity is because we compare our behind-the-scenes with everyone else’s highlight reel.” — Steven Furtick “Don’t conform to this world but be transformed by the renewing of your mind.” –Romans 12:2 “Intentional living means making choices in your life based on your greatest values, not the habits of others.” — Brian Buffini “Stay away from negative people. They have a problem for every solution.” — Albert Einstein “The world is bold in what it believes.” — Brian Buffini “Just being myself is good enough to be great.” — Brian Buffini “The more I’ve worked on myself, the more attractive I’ve become in the marketplace and the more I attract people who are like-minded.” — Brian Buffini   Mentioned in the episode Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill   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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“If you want your business big, make your focus small.” — Brian Buffini It’s so easy to overlook “diamonds” right at our feet, whether it be an opportunity or unique gifting. Truth is, there are diamonds everywhere, we just need to know how to uncover them. How? Through continuous personal growth. In this episode, recorded live at Brian Buffini’s Success Tour™, Brian offers tips and advice from the legends of personal development to motivate and inspire you to let your inner diamond shine. He outlines the five biggest detours to becoming a diamond and offers several tips to help you increase your value. Additionally, he offers in-depth advice to help you define and achieve 10-day, 10-month and 5-year goals. Throughout the episode, Brian mentions several personal development legends and their seminal work to add to your personal library. By the end of the episode, you’ll have the tools you need to bring out your best. Like what you hear? See Brian Buffini live at Brian Buffini’s Success Tour. Click here to learn more and find an event near you. Are you a Buffini Show Insider? What are you waiting for? Join today!   Inspirational quotes from today’s interview: “God doesn’t make any junk. Man is made in the image of God.” — Brian Buffini “Motivation alone is not enough. If you have an idiot and you motivate him, you have a motivated idiot.” — Jim Rohn “If you have a clear goal and a plan to achieve it, your focus is fixed on a set course of action. Instead of becoming sidetracked by distractions and diversions, your time is focused on a straight line from start to finish.” — Brian Tracy “Human beings don’t do well in isolation.” — Brian Buffini “Some people drive you nuts, but some people raise you up.” — Brian Buffini “There’s a difference between solitude and isolation. One is connected and one isn’t. Solitude replenishes, isolation diminishes.” — Henry Cloud “To be in hell is to drift. To be in heaven is to steer.” — George Bernard Shaw “We’re surrounded by information, but we’re starving for wisdom. Wisdom is the number one way that diamonds are made.” — Brian Buffini “I don’t focus on what I’m up against, I focus on my goals and I try to ignore the rest.” — Venus Williams “Ask for help not because you are weak but because you want to remain strong.” — Les Brown “If you’re feeling stuck, a 10-day goal is a gift.” — Brian Buffini “Most people will overestimate what they can accomplish in a year, but underestimate what they can do in five years.” — Brian Buffini “There’s no downside to you becoming better.” — Brian Buffini “The more you serve, the more you’ll have to grow.” — Brian Buffini “Not all growth is pleasant, but all growth is beneficial.” — Brian Buffini “Want your business big, make your focus small.” — Brian Buffini     Mentioned in the episode: Acres of Diamonds by Russell Conwell The Richest Man in Babylon by George Clason How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill Wake up and Live by Dorothea Brande The Strangest Secret by Earl Nightingale The Greatest Salesman in the World by Og Mandino Flow: The Psychology of the Optimal Experience by Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi “The Brian Buffini Show” – “Episode 061: The Strangest Secret – by Earl Nightingale”   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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“We can all learn how to be more honoring.” — Miles McPherson  Miles McPherson is used to performing in front of large audiences, first as a defensive back for the San Diego Chargers and now as pastor of the Rock Church. The path from football player to religious leader and influencer wasn’t an easy one; however, it’s one he openly shares with his congregation each week. In this episode, Brian interviews Miles about his journey. Miles reveals how his determination to play football led him to the Chargers after being cut from the Rams; how the admiration he had for two of his teammates caused him to give up drugs and recommit to God and his girlfriend (now wife); and how he came to build the Rock Church in San Diego. He also discusses his new book, “The Third Option: Hope for a Racially Divided Nation,” which delves into the concept of race and honor. You’ll learn why it’s important to honor those who are different from you, how one can be racially offensive but not be racist, and three tips for bringing more respect to all of your relationships. Click here to learn more about Miles’ Race for Unity on September 15. Are you a Buffini Show Insider? What are you waiting for? Join today!   Inspirational quotes from today’s interview: “I knew the Gospel and I knew about God but I knew there was something they had that I didn’t have. They had an inner peace that I wanted.” — Miles McPherson “When I would meet somebody, God would give me the sermon on how to love that person and encourage that person.” — Miles McPherson “The secret sauce is being ‘real’.” — Miles McPherson “I’m just a guy who’s trying to make it myself. I gotta bend my knee every day.” — Miles McPherson “We’re trying to bring hope to every person we can, bringing them love where they’re at.” — Miles McPherson “If you’re faithful with the little things, God will trust you with the big things.” — Miles McPherson “It’s not what I can get; it’s what I can give them.” — Miles McPherson “Keep the focus on the people, not the check.” — Miles McPherson “You can be racially offensive and not be a racist.” — Miles McPherson “We all can learn how to be more honoring.” — Miles McPherson   Mentioned in the episode: How to Read a Book by Mortimer Adler   Connect with Miles McPherson Race for Unity – September 15, 2018 Book: The Third Option Website: Milesmcpherson.com Rock Church: SDRock.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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“Serve where you are with what you have.” — Brian Buffini Service and purpose are interrelated. In the last episode, Brian Buffini shared tips to help you find your purpose. In this episode, recorded at MasterMind Summit® in San Diego, Brian further delves into the concept of purpose and shares its connection to service. At the end of the day, our ultimate purpose—no matter who we are and what we have—is to serve one another. However, to do so, we have to go against our selfish nature and turn the light to others. He shares five tips for serving one another, how growth helps us serve others better, and the three questions that’ll help you further refine your purpose. By the end of the episode, you’ll have more clarity on your purpose and how you can use it to serve others. MasterMind Summit is an annual personal and professional development event held in San Diego. Click here to learn more. Are you a Buffini Show Insider? What are you waiting for? Join today!   Inspirational quotes from today’s interview: “As you pursue your purpose, it’ll become clear.” — Brian Buffini “Refining your purpose is like working on our budget; it needs a little adjustment all the time, but it’s what keeps you on the rails.” — Brian Buffini “It’s hard to work on yourself and grow.” — Brian Buffini “Our purpose is to serve.” — Brian Buffini “I’ve never met a happy self-centered person.” — Zig Ziglar “The purpose of human life is to serve and to show compassion and the will to help others.” — Albert Schweitzer “Serve where you are with what you have.” — Brian Buffini “Service to others is the rent you pay for your room here on earth.” — Muhammad Ali “If you live your life as if everything is about you, you’ll be left with just that. Just you.” — Unknown “A self-indulgent man craves for all pleasant things….and is led by his appetite to choose these at the cost of everything else.” — Aristotle “We’re in the service business.” — Brian Buffini “It’s the smallest things that mean the most to people.” — Brian Buffini “You can get everything in life you want if you just help enough other people get what they want.” — Zig Ziglar “Joy is a sign of generosity. When you are full of joy, you move faster and you want to go about doing good to everyone.” — Mother Teresa “Generosity has nothing to do with how much you have.” — Brian Buffini “Generosity is what keeps the things we own from owning us.” — Eugene Cho “We have to grow so we can serve.” — Brian Buffini “Success is all about growing yourself. When you become a leader, success is all about growing others.” — Jack Welch “The meaning of life is to find your gift. The purpose of life is to give it away.” — Pablo Picasso “Being a role model is the most powerful form of education.” — John Wooden     Mentioned in the episode: The Purpose Driven Life: What on Earth Am I Here For? By Rick Warren “The Brian Buffini Show” – “Episode 113: The Power of One Question – an interview with Ken Coleman”   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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“Don’t just do your job; do your purpose while on the job.” — Brian Buffini Have you ever asked the question, “What is my purpose?” It’s clear we’re on this planet for a reason; the challenge is to discover that reason and dedicate our lives to pursuing it with passion. In this episode, recorded live at MasterMind Summit®, Brian Buffini explores the concept of “purpose” and shares not only the benefits of knowing your purpose, but also outlines where to find it if you’re struggling to define what your purpose is. You’ll learn the five symptoms of living with a hidden purpose, how to tell if you’re living an on-purpose life, the five areas to find your purpose and the connection between your purpose and your passion. MasterMind Summit is an annual personal and professional development event held in San Diego. Click here to learn more. Are you a Buffini Show Insider? What are you waiting for? Join today!   Inspirational quotes from today’s interview: “It’s hard to rise up when you’re being pulled down.” — Brian Buffini “I believe I’m here for a reason. My purpose is greater than my challenges.” — Jon Gordon “You will never find a truly happy self-centered person.” — Zig Ziglar “Sometimes disappointment is the gift you’re given to develop.” — Brian Buffini “The only way to avoid criticism is to do nothing, say nothing, be nothing.” — Aristotle “Your emptiness is but the preparation for your being filled, and your casting down is but the making ready for your lifting up.” — Charles H. Spurgeon “Successful people are always looking for opportunities to help others. Unsuccessful people are always asking, ‘What’s in it for me?’” — Brian Tracy “Where focus goes, energy flows.” — Tony Robbins “When you’re not attached to praise or criticism, an interesting freedom is yours.” — Kute Blackson “The best way to predict the future is to create it.” — Peter Drucker “Happiness springs from doing good and helping others.” — Plato “The two most important days of your life are the day you’re born and the day you find out why.” — Mark Twain “Others will find healing in your wounds.” — Rick Warren “Don’t just do your job; do your purpose while on the job.” — Brian Buffini “Go out into the world and find work that you love and work hard to make a difference.” — Morris Greenberg “Believe in yourself! Have faith in your abilities! Without a humble but reasonable confidence in your own powers you cannot be successful or happy.” — Norman Vincent Peale “Do one thing that scares you every day.” — Eleanor Roosevelt “Being honest may not get you a lot of friends, but it’ll always get you the right ones.” — John Lennon “Your energy is contagious. Either you affect people or you infect people.” — Unknown “Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much.” — Helen Keller “When we’re an on-purpose person, it affects everyone around us. The by-product is we get to pursue our dreams.” — 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 . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.