It's a Good Life (Brian Buffini)
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| 05 Oct 2021 | The Miracle of Your Mind – by Earl Nightingale #298 | 00:17:17 | |
“Living successfully - getting the things we want from life - is a matter of solving the problems which span between where we now are and the point we wish to reach.” – Earl Nightingale
Successful people are not without their problems – they have simply learned how to solve them. In this episode, Brian introduces the second in a series of unheard recordings by personal growth legend Earl Nightingale. Earl explains how to use the unique power of your mind to put yourself in the driving seat, solve your problems and get what you want from life. YOU WILL LEARN:
MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Episode 61, The Strangest Secret – by Earl Nightingale Episode 287, A Worthy Ideal – by Earl Nightingale
INSPIRATIONAL QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE: “Your mind represents what can be compared to an undiscovered goldmine.” – Earl Nightingale “Of the real legitimate worries there are two kinds: there are the problems we can solve and there are the problems beyond our ability to personally solve.” – Earl Nightingale “The human mind is the one thing that separates us from the rest of the creatures on earth.” – Earl Nightingale “I want to recommend that you take just one hour a day, five days a week, and devote this hour to exercising your mind.” – Earl Nightingale “Each of us has a tendency to underestimate our own abilities. We should realize that we have deep within ourselves a reservoir of genius that can be tapped, if we will just dig deep enough. It's the miracle of your mind.” – Earl Nightingale
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| 21 Nov 2017 | Developing Your Heroic Characteristics #077 | 00:35:03 | |
“It takes a certain heroic characteristic to be successful in a world that has different views on how to be successful.” — Brian Buffini Although a person develops their character based on the adversities they face in life, we’re not preparing people, as a culture, to thrive in our current age of entitlement. In this episode, recorded at Buffini & Company’s The Peak Experience seminar, Brian Buffini delves further into the Oz Dynamic and shares strategies to develop three key characteristics sure to help you succeed in a world that is headed toward entitlement. You’ll learn how to develop the giant within, cultivate the heart of a champion and foster a warrior spirit. By the end of the episode, you’ll be inspired to grow your mind, heart and spirit and hone your heroic characteristics.
Inspirational quotes from today’s interview: “People want to be entitled to success. They don’t want to pay the price for success.” — Brian Buffini “A person becomes who they are based on the adversity they face in their life.” — Brian Buffini “It takes a certain heroic characteristic to be successful in a world that has different views on how to be successful.” — Brian Buffini “Learning never exhausts the mind.” — Leonardo Da Vinci “Once you stop learning, you start dying.” — Albert Einstein “You should never try to be better than someone else, you should always be learning from others. But you should never cease trying to be the best you could be because that’s under your control and the other isn’t.” — John Wooden “Most people do no listen with the intent to understand; they listen with the intent to reply.” — Stephen R. Covey “I want to take care of people. I want to help people. The maximum joy that I have is when I can create something that makes someone else’s life lighter, brighter, or better.” — Will Smith “It’s the repetition of affirmations that leads to belief. And once that belief becomes a deep conviction, things begin to happen.” — Muhammad Ali “Age wrinkles the body. Quitting wrinkles the soul.” — General Douglas MacArthur “For a sacrifice to be real, it must cost, must hurt and we must empty ourselves.” — Mother Theresa “Good actions give strength to ourselves and inspire good actions in others.” — Plato “My own experience about all the blessings I’ve had in my life is that the more I give away, the more that comes back. That is the way life works, and that is the way energy works.” — Ken Blanchard
Mentioned in the episode The Go-Giver by Bob Berg
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| 24 Mar 2020 | Lessons from the Ashes #202 | 00:45:12 | |
“Lessons are coming, and better days lie ahead.”– Brian Buffini How do you make a comeback after experiencing a trial, a setback or a difficulty? In this episode, Brian explains how he handled a series of life crises in a way that made his relationships better, his family stronger and his business more prosperous. Topics discussed include how Buffini & Company survived the impact of the last recession, how Brian’s family coped when their home was destroyed by a wildfire and how Brian himself endured his own serious health issues. Our team has put together an awesome book of inspirational quotes for you. Click here to grab it!
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MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: “My Way,” by Frank Sinatra “I Get Knocked Down,” by Chumbawamba “Cool Hand Luke,” movie “The Color Purple,” movie “God is Trying to Tell You Something,” song “Amazing Grace,” by Wintley Phipps “How to Win Friends and Influence People,” by Dale Carnegie “The Richest Man in Babylon,” by George S. Clason “The Greatest Salesman in the World,” by Og Mandino “The Power of Habit,” by Charles Duhigg
INSPIRATIONAL QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE: “How do we become more valuable as human beings? Through these trials and through the intense heat of life, the impurities get burned off.” – Brian Buffini “It is in the quiet crucible of your personal, private sufferings that your noblest dreams are born and God’s greatest gifts are given.” – Wintley Phipps “Trials teach us what we are; they dig up the soil and they let us see what we’re made of.” – Charles Spurgeon “Circumstances do not make the man; they reveal him.” – James Allen “Removing impurities in the human heart, that hurts. And it’s the kind of personal growth that nobody wants.” – Brian Buffini “When you actively engage in gradually refining yourself, you retreat from your lazy ways of covering yourself or making excuses.” – Epictetus “I do not think that there is any other quality so essential to success of any kind as the quality of perseverance. It overcomes almost everything, even nature.” – John D. Rockefeller “If you can’t fly, then run. If you can’t run, then walk. If you can’t walk, then crawl. But whatever you do, you have to keep moving forward.” – Martin Luther King, Jr. “Life is too short to get caught up in the tragedies of the past.” – Brian Buffini “Procrastination is the silent killer. Act now.” – Brian Buffini “The secret of change is to focus all of your energy, not on fighting the old, but building the new.” – Socrates “And let us not grow weary of doing good. For in due season we will reap if we do not give up.” – Galatians 6:9 “Whatever you’re dealing with, I just hope you keep your chin up, keep your hopes up, keep your eyes up, look up, pray up, fellowship up and keep up and you’ll be just fine.” – Brian Buffini
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| 05 Mar 2019 | Building Your StoryBrand with Donald Miller #144 | 00:37:29 | |
“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
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| 20 Dec 2016 | Episode 030: ‘Tis the Season | 00:25:11 | |
“First you go to work on your goals, then your goals go to work on you.” — Jim Rohn While the most successful people take time at the end of the year to plan for the year ahead, they also take the opportunity to think about past year. In this episode, Brian Buffini outlines three things he does at the end of every year: reflect, reorganize and reload. You’ll learn why it’s important to reflect on your year, how clutter impacts your focus and three ways to reload and prepare for the coming year. If you want to achieve your goals next year, you won’t want to miss this episode.
Inspirational quotes from today’s interview: “The days are long, and the years are short.” “If you know from whence you came, there are absolutely no limitations to where you can go.” — James Baldwin “The key is not to prioritize what’s on your schedule, but to schedule your priorities.” — Stephen Covey “Clutter is a physical manifestation of fear that cripples our ability to grow.” — H.G. Chissell “Early in my career, I thought that organization would destroy my creativity, whereas now I feel the opposite. Discipline is the concrete that allows you to be creative.” — Verna Gibson “First you go to work on your goals, then your goals go to work on you.” — Jim Rohn “Success is where preparation and opportunity meet.” — Bobby Unser “The most successful people will tell you of all the people who helped them.” — Brian Buffini “Human beings do better together. They do better with support.” — Brian Buffini
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| 16 Jun 2020 | Brian and Joe on Fatherhood #223 | 00:37:11 | |
“At the end of the day, I think, as dads, we have to just connect with who they are.” – Brian Buffini
With Father’s Day around the corner, dads everywhere are reflecting on what fatherhood means to them. In this episode, Brian and Joe Niego talk about their own experiences of fatherhood and what they have learned from parenting their kids – a total of 11 between them. Topics discussed include why kids must take ownership of their own decisions and learn to think critically, as well as advice for new parents and those who do not see their children every day.
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INSPIRATIONAL QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE: “I think there's a difference between being a father and being a friend.” – Joe Niego “I think competition is good. I think it introduces failure. It introduces disappointment. It introduces teamwork.” – Brian Buffini “Let's not overly protect our children. Let them compete. Let them experience all the good and the bad that comes as a result of competing in the classroom, competing on the athletic field, competing in the music arena. Let them compete in life because it brings out the best in them when a parent isn't there to save the day.” – Joe Niego “There's no such thing as failure. There's only feedback.” – Joe Niego “You’ve got to establish a culture for yourself and your own family.” – Brian Buffini “The number one thing I know I do is we make sure we take time to talk.” – Brian Buffini “In the short time I've been fathering, I see the whole idea of encouraging your kids to figure things out – critically think – pays huge dividends.” – Joe Niego “When we deny the ownership, we deny the opportunity.” – Brian Buffini “I think ownership implies responsibility. And we live in a culture where, you know, the parents take the responsibility, as opposed to the kids taking responsibility.” – Joe Niego “I want them (my kids) to be owners of their own destiny.” – Joe Niego “Don't parent out of fear.” – Brian Buffini “It's all about effort.” – Joe Niego
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| 05 Jan 2021 | How to Win in 2021 #258 | 00:29:35 | |
“Not everybody's going to win in 2021. But the doers will.” – Brian Buffini
In 2020, COVID-19 stopped the world’s momentum. With movement restricted, many people experienced fear, indecision and a loss of motivation. In this episode, Brian teaches how to succeed in 2021 by starting, maintaining and growing momentum. Topics discussed include: why coaching is so important, how momentum creates efficiency and flow and why goal-setting is the key to success.
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MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: “The Social Dilemma,” documentary-drama “The Greatest Salesman in the World,” by Og Mandino Episode 143, Life Without Limits with Nick Vujicic Buffini & Company MasterMind Summit “Swim with the Sharks Without Being Eaten Alive,” by Harvey B. Mackay “Beware the Naked Man Who Offers You His Shirt,” by Harvey B. Mackay
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INSPIRATIONAL QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE: “Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving.” – Albert Einstein “It's not whether you get knocked down, it's whether you get up.” – Vince Lombardi “Action will destroy your procrastination.” – Og Mandino “Momentum compounded with habits produces results.” – Brian Buffini “The rhythm of daily action aligned with your goals creates the momentum that separates dreamers from super-achievers.” – Darren Hardy
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| 12 Dec 2017 | It is a Wonderful Life #080 | 00:58:11 | |
“Everything you need is underneath your nose. It’s also in your head and your heart.” — Brian Buffini The Frank Capra film It’s a Wonderful Life is more than a feel-good holiday classic starring Hollywood icon Jimmy Stewart; it’s main intention is to offer a heaping dose of encouragement to those who are feeling discouraged. In this episode, recorded at Buffini & Company’s MasterMind Summit 2017, Brian Buffini delves into what causes us to feel discouraged from time to time and reveals five encouraging ways to change your perspective and make your life wonderful. You’ll learn how comfort and our society foster feelings of entitlement, the common symptoms of discouragement and the tools you can use to feel more encouraged and optimistic about life. ‘Tis the season for gratitude and reflection; this episode will help you appreciate what you have and encourage you to find your purpose.
Inspirational quotes from today’s interview: “The purpose of the movie It’s a Wonderful Life is to encourage the discouraged.” — Brian Buffini “Everything you need is underneath your nose. It’s also in your head and your heart.” — Brian Buffini “Failure is an event, not a person.” — Zig Ziglar “Every life was designed to do something.” — Brian Buffini “Life moves pretty fast. If you don’t stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it.” — Ferris Bueller “Happiness doesn’t come as a result of getting something we don’t have, but rather of recognizing and appreciating what we do have.” — Frederick Koenig “We’ve become a culture that’s addicted to comfort and with that comfort comes a sense of entitlement.” — Brian Buffini “When a person can’t find a deep sense of meaning, they distract themselves with pleasure.” — Viktor Frankl “You cannot escape the responsibility of tomorrow by evading it today.” — Abraham Lincoln “If you are depressed, you are living in the past. If you are anxious, you are living in the future. If you are at peace, you are living in the present.” — Lao Tzu “The world is nothing but a great desire to live and a great dissatisfaction with living.” — Heraclitus “Everything you complain about is something you think you’re entitled to.” — Brian Buffini “Complaining about a problem without posing a solution is called whining.” — Theodore Roosevelt “We think very little of time present; we anticipate the future, as being too slow, and with a view to hasten it onward, we recall the past to stay it as too swiftly gone. We are so thoughtless, that we thus wander through the hours which are not here, regardless only of the moment that is actually our own.” — Blaise Pascal “Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind…” –Romans 12:2 “Renewing your mind is not refreshing your screen.” — Brian Buffini “A gentle answer turns away wrath but a harsh word stirs up anger.” — Proverbs 15:1 “Diamond minds; soft hearts.” — Brian Buffini “It’s a recession when your neighbor loses his job; it’s a depression when you lose yours.” — Harry S. Truman “Values are like fingerprints. Nobody’s are the same, but you leave them all over everything you do.”-Elvis Presley “When you get to the end of yourself, it’s good to have something to believe in.” — Brian Buffini “The more you dig, the bigger the diamonds.” — Brian Buffini “Hope is a good thing, maybe the best of things, and no good thing ever dies.” — from The Shawshank Redemption “Money will buy you a fine dog, but only love can make it wag its tail.” — Richard Friedman “When you get exposure, your world gets bigger.” — Brian Buffini “As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words, but to live by them.” — John F. Kennedy “Do all the good you can, by all the means you can, in all the ways you can, in all the places you can, at all the times you can, to all the people you can, as long as ever you can.” — John Wesley
Mentioned in the episode: The Greatest Gift by Philip Van Doren Stern
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| 05 Jun 2018 | How to Be Socially Savvy #105 | 00:48:12 | |
“Emotional intelligence is when you finally realize it’s not all about you.” — Peter Stark In our fast-paced, self-centered, snap judgment world, there’s one thing that will not only help you stand out from the competition, it’ll also help you live a happier, healthier life—Emotional Intelligence. While one’s IQ may get all the glory when it comes to success, the true unsung hero is your EQ. Studies show that people with higher EQs are more successful in business and life than those with average IQs and earn an average of $29,000 more. In this episode, Brian shares the benefits of developing a high EQ, from improved communication skills and performance to increased empathy and understanding. He also shares how to increase your EQ every day. You’ll learn the five symptoms of low EQ, how focusing on others brings more joy, and why you should listen with your eyes. Are you a Buffini Show Insider? What are you waiting for? Join today!
Inspirational quotes from today’s interview: “The ability to connect with others and be socially savvy will help you stand out amongst your competition in business, will help you get further ahead on your job, will help you have better relationships and ultimately lead to a happier, more fulfilled life.” — Brian Buffini “It’s just good to be good with people.” — Brian Buffini “Do nothing out of vain or empty conceit. Rather, in humility, consider others more important than yourself.” —Philippians 2:3 “First seek to understand then be understood.” — Stephen Covey “I learned long ago never to wrestle with a pig. You get dirty and, besides, the pig likes it.” — George Bernard Shaw “In arguing too, the parson owned his skill. For even though vanquished he could argue still.” — Oliver Goldsmith “It’s always easy to blame others. You can spend your entire life blaming the world, but your successes or your failures are entirely your own.” — Paulo Coelho “You’re not a failure until you start blaming others for your mistakes.” — John Wooden “Emotional intelligence is when you finally realize it’s not all about you.” — Peter Stark “Communication to a relationship is like oxygen to life; without it, it dies.” — Tony Gaskins “Every time you get upset at something, ask yourself if you were to die tomorrow, was it worth wasting your time being angry for?” — Robert Tew “Your anger and emotional outbursts usually result when someone penetrates to the core of what you do not like about yourself or still cannot accept.” — Peter Sims “The opposite of anger is not calmness, it’s empathy.” — Mehmet Oz “Maturity is not when we begin speaking big things; it’s when we start understanding small things.” — Unknown “Not only is empathy hard to outsource and automate, but it makes the world a better place.” — Daniel Pink “We think we listen, but very rarely do we listen with real understanding; true empathy. Yet listening of this very special kind is one of the most potent forces for change that I know.” — Carl Rogers “Skilled communication changes everything.” — Brian Buffini “The best minute you spend is the one where you invest in people.” — Ken Blanchard “We make a living by what we get but we make a life by what we give.” — Winston Churchill “Since you get more joy out of giving joy to others, you should put a good deal of thought into the happiness that you’re able to give.” — Eleanor Roosevelt “You have to be present with yourself to be present with somebody else.” — Brian Buffini “The basics make you extraordinary today.” — Brian Buffini “Please be polite. Nothing in life should erode the habit of saying thank you to people or praising them.” — Richard Branson “Be kind whenever possible. It’s always possible.” — The Dalai Lama
Mentioned in the episode: Emotional Intelligence by Daniel Goleman TBBS Ep 14: Interview with Daniel Goleman
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| 05 Nov 2019 | The Jackass Whisperer — an Interview with Scott Stratten #181 | 00:32:34 | |
“A jackass is the common annoyance, it’s the everyday annoyance. But it’s the one that keeps happening.” – Scott Stratten
Have you ever had to deal with a jackass? In this episode, Brian interviews “UnMarketing’s” Scott Stratten about his new book - co-authored with Alison Stratten – “The Jackass Whisperer”. If you want to know how to deal with annoying people at work, at home and online – and even how to recognize the jackass within – then this podcast is for you! Are you a Buffini Insider? What are you waiting for! Sign up today for your opportunity to receive exclusive perks and for a brand new feature to ask Brian a question! Already an Insider? Do you want to ask Brian a question or want advice on mindsets, motivation and methodologies of success? Log in to submit your question and for a chance to connect with Brian on-air!
Inspirational quotes from today’s interview: “My job is not to rehabilitate jerks on line; I’m not the jackass whisperer.” – Scott Stratten “It seems like, to me, jackassery is on the rise!” – Brian Buffini “The book is actually about empathy…the only thing we can control is ourselves.” – Scott Stratten “Jackasses are the purveyors of pet peeves.” – Scott Stratten “We can only stop the streak ourselves.” – Scott Stratten “We don’t think we’re part of the problem. And if we don’t think we’re part of the problem, we’ll never be able to create the solution.” – Scott Stratten “A jackass is the common annoyance, it’s the everyday annoyance. But it’s the one that keeps happening.” – Scott Stratten “We only give the benefit of the doubt to people we have already confirmed are good people.” – Scott Stratten “I believe humans are good.” – Scott Stratten “When I’m out of sorts, everyone’s a jackass!” – Brian Buffini “Whenever somebody is getting upset about something, it’s not the whole story.” – Scott Stratten “Nothing happens in a vacuum.” – Scott Stratten “Your mind is the biggest jackass of all.” – Scott Stratten “Unfortunately, whoever gets us at the end of our rope is usually our family.” – Scott Stratten “Pointed sarcasm in a relationship creates erosion.” – Scott Stratten “Everybody in every situation can be one (a jackass).” – Scott Stratten “We spend our whole lives trying to be in control of everything.” – Brian Buffini “You can make the day different.” – Scott Stratten “If today’s a bit better, that means tomorrow can be a bit better.” – Scott Stratten “All we have is today.” – Brian Buffini
Mentioned in this episode: The Brian Buffini Show, Episode 99 “The Jackass Whisperer”, by Scott Stratten and Alison Stratten
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| 15 Oct 2019 | How to Be More Purposeful #178 | 00:28:36 | |
“Your purpose won’t show up one day; it shows up day by day.” – Brian Buffini Many people have no sense of purpose because they don’t know what they want or how to get it. In this episode, Brian teaches how to get more meaning and fulfilment from your business and your life. You’ll learn why people fail, how to discover your major purpose with a FREE worksheet “Finding Your Definite Major Purpose”, and to start living more purposefully. By the end of this episode, you’ll have everything you need to figure out what you really want, prioritize your activities and build habits that will help you become an on-purpose person. Are you a Buffini Insider? What are you waiting for! Sign up today for your opportunity to receive exclusive perks – including a free download of “Finding Your Definite Major Purpose”– and for a brand new feature to ask Brian a question! Already an Insider? Do you want to ask Brian a question or want advice on mindsets, motivation and methodologies of success? Log in to submit your question and for a chance to connect with Brian on-air and make sure to download this week’s FREE resource.
Inspirational quotes from today’s interview: “Your purpose won’t show up one day; it shows up day by day.” – Brian Buffini “Most people aim for nothing and hit it with amazing accuracy.” – Joe Niego “If you don’t know where you’re going, every road will take you there.” – Brian Buffini “We don’t know what we want, so we have to ask questions.” – Brian Buffini “It’s very important not to abandon the sequence of how to get there.” – Brian Buffini “I believe success leaves clues.” – Brian Buffini “Your tomorrow builds on your today.” – Brian Buffini “What you’re doing today should be a stepping stone to get you to where you really want to be.” – Brian Buffini “Ask the question: what do I really want?” – Brian Buffini “Concentrate all your thoughts upon the work at hand. The sun’s rays do not burn until brought to a focus.” – Alexander Graham Bell “The man who chases two rabbits catches neither.” Confucius “The urgent creates overwhelm.” – Brian Buffini “Life in the blender is the speed of life that preoccupies us day to day and everything becomes the tyranny of the urgent.” – Brian Buffini “We have to be very intentional to take little timeouts.” – Brian Buffini “The number one reason we see people fail is when they are inconsistent.” – Brian Buffini “Everybody thinks they’re going to be consistent...but we all need help.” – Brian Buffini “What a different story people would have to tell if only they would adopt a definite purpose and stand by that purpose until it had time to become an all-consuming obsession.” – Napoleon Hill “Opportunity has a sly habit of slipping in the back door and often comes disguised in the form of misfortune or temporary defeat. Perhaps this is why so many fail to recognize opportunity.” – Napoleon Hill “Have definite, major purpose. Make up your mind and go after it with all gusto. That’s how to be a more purposeful person.” – Brian Buffini “It’s not enough to be busy. The question is, what are we busy about?” – Henry David Thoreau “The secret of success, of every person who has ever been successful, lies in the fact that he or she formed the habit of doing things that failures don’t like to do.” – Albert E.N. Gray “If you continually ask yourself, ‘What’s important now?’ you won’t waste time on the trivial.” – Lou Holtz “Every morning, wake up and ask yourself: ‘What’s my definite major purpose? What is it I’ve enjoyed doing in my life? What is very natural for me to do? Where do my gifts lie? Where do I have confidence? …Then ask, what’s important now?’” – Brian Buffini “Write yourself clear. Write out your thoughts.” – Brian Buffini “A purpose statement, when done right, gets shorter and shorter and shorter not longer and longer and longer. It gets clearer, it gets more concise, it gets more precise and it becomes more powerful.” – Brian Buffini “You can live a more purposeful life. You can have a more purposeful career. You can leave this world a little better than you found it. That’s what I’m hoping for with my work.” – Brian Buffini
Mentioned in this episode: “Think and Grow Rich" by Napoleon Hill “The Common Denominator of Success” by Albert E.N. Gray
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| 27 Aug 2016 | Episode 018: The Mentor Connection | 00:33:30 | |
“Want to get razor sharp? Get a mentor.” — Brian Buffini What do the most successful people have in common? They seek the guidance of mentors. In this episode, from the MasterMind Summit® 2016, Brian Buffini gives the scoop on all things mentoring—how to find the right one, how to be mentored and how to become a great mentor. You’ll learn the most common myth about mentorship, the qualities that make the right mentor, the five things that can impede the mentoring process and the steps you can take to help others on their journey to success. As always, Brian serves up timeless wisdom with a healthy dose of humor. This is a timeless episode you’ll want to refer to again and again.
Inspirational quotes from today’s interview: “Mentoring is a brain to pick, an ear to listen, and a push in the right direction.” — John C. Crosby “Getting a mentor is the shortcut to success.” — Bo Sanchez “Other people’s time, other people’s money, other people’s experience is the ultimate way to leverage.” — Brian Buffini “I’ve learned everything from experience—mine or other peoples.” — Brian Buffini “Feedback is the breakfast of champions.” — Ken Blanchard “It’s about the performance; it’s not about the person.” — Brian Buffini “We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give.” — Winston Churchill “Find someone who’s a doer and become a doer.” — Brian Buffini “Remember who you are and whose you are.” — Deuteronomy 31:1-6 “If you want to be healthy, wealthy and wise, you’ve got to continually learn.” — Brian Buffini “Give off the energy that you’re hoping to help somebody and then do.” — Brian Buffini
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| 28 Feb 2017 | Billion Dollar Insights – an in-depth interview with Dave Liniger #039 | 00:47:55 | |
“Build on small successes. Success breeds success.” — Dave Liniger It’s been said that Dave Liniger is the greatest franchisor since Ray Kroc. Founder and CEO of RE/MAX – the world’s most successful real estate company – and member of the International Franchise Hall of Fame, Dave gives a rare behind-the-scenes interview to Dermot Buffini, CEO of Buffini & Company.
In this episode, Dave Liniger shares his journey from small-town Marion, Indiana, to leading a hugely successful real estate franchise. He delves into why it’s important to shake things up, the critical role of a coach or mentor, and why it’s vital to create a work-life balance while striving for success.
You’ll also learn the three books that strongly influenced Dave’s life, why a brokerage is not a family, and how getting involved in hobbies outside of work can help you in your business. If you want to succeed, listen to this episode to learn from the best.
Inspirational quotes from today’s interview: “I found a vision of what I wanted, and I wanted to excel.” – Dave Liniger “Courage comes from confidence and confidence comes from experiences and experiences are both good and bad.” – Dave Liniger “I had a career where people wanted what I was selling.” — Dave Liniger “Those who were determined found a way to make it work.” — Dave Liniger “A lot of times, success is harder to live with than failure.” — Dave Liniger “It’s nice finding partners and employees who complement the skills you have.” — Dave Liniger “Success is a certainly a journey. You can learn from your mistakes.” — Dave Liniger “If you’re going to work 18 hours a day, you end up a failure.” — Dave Liniger “It was a continuing refreshing in my mind of not doing the same thing day after day.” — Dave Liniger “If you do nothing but work, you’re not fresh, you’re not excited and you’re not exciting to be around.” — Dave Liniger “Each one of those things made me manage my time better at RE/MAX because I had to manage my time outside in addition to my free time.” — Dave Liniger “I’m enthusiastic to come into the office every day.” — Dave Liniger “Build on small successes. Success breeds success.” — Dave Liniger “The team you start with is never going to be the team you end with.” — Dave Liniger “RE/MAX is not a family. A family tolerates people who aren’t pulling their weight. With a team, you win together.” — Dave Liniger “Everybody has the same 24 hours a day. You have to prioritize what’s important to you.” — Dave Liniger
Mentioned in this episode: Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill How I Turned $1,000 into a Million in Real Estate in My Spare Time by William Nickerson Success Principles by Jack Canfield
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| 30 Jan 2018 | The Unexpected Extras #087 | 00:27:52 | |
“In order for the business to thrive, we had to exceed our customer’s expectations, not merely meet them.” — Brian Buffini One of the many lessons Brian Buffini learned working for his family’s decorating business when he was growing up in Ireland was to do more than you’re paid for. Surpassing customers’ expectations often led to happier customers and more work. In this episode, Brian shares eight timeless tips for exceeding customer expectations with the unexpected extras. The principles are timeless and can be incorporated by anyone at any level of their career. You’ll learn why a positive attitude can make all the difference, the top complaint of unhappy customers and how to avoid it, and why following up is important to building strong client relationships. By the end of the episode, you’ll be equipped to exceed your clients’ expectations.
Inspirational quotes from today’s interview: “Energy begets energy and positivity begets positivity. Bring both to your interactions and you’ll create good feeling wherever you go.” — Brian Buffini “Nothing is so contagious as enthusiasm.” –Samuel Coleridge “A smile costs nothing, but it makes a huge difference.” — Brian Buffini “Giving people good energy is an unexpected extra that helps you stand out amongst the competition.” — Brian Buffini “No wonder we respond well when people make eye contact with us. It suggests that they are listening, that they are present to us and that they are taking us in. It suggests that they care about us.” — Michael Ellsberg “Gratitude is great attitude.” — Zig Ziglar “Politeness is a sign of dignity, not subservice.” — Theodore Roosevelt “Seek first to understand, and then be understood.” — Stephen Covey “A good listener is not only popular everywhere, but after a while he gets to know something.” –Wilson Mizner “Remember that a person’s name is to that person the sweetest, most important sound in any language.” — Dale Carnegie “The value of a promise is the cost, to you, of keeping your word.” — Brian Tracy “When your customers know you care enough to remember the details, your business becomes special enough to share with their friends and families.” — Brian Buffini “Paying attention to the simple little things that most men neglect makes a few men rich.” — Henry Ford
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| 08 Dec 2020 | Brian Buffini’s Bold Predictions 2021 #254 | 00:52:29 | |
“We're already in the midst of a very significant recovery.” — Brian Buffini After an unprecedented year, real estate professionals must prepare for what 2021 has in store. In this episode, Brian gives his annual forecast for the coming year and predicts what lies ahead for the sector. Featuring an exclusive interview with Dr. Lawrence Yun, Chief Economist at the National Association of REALTORS®, this episode analyzes the most comprehensive research and data available to help agents successfully navigate upcoming changes, capitalize on future opportunities and maximize success in 2021.
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MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: The National Association of REALTORS® Episode 201, This Too Shall Pass – an Interview with Dr. Lawrence Yun Brian Buffini’s 2021 Real Estate Report
INSPIRATIONAL QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE: “The housing market has shown remarkable resiliency in 2020.” — Dr. Lawrence Yun “Real estate: the greatest hedge against inflation ever built.” — Brian Buffini “For the next three years, we're going to have low interest rates, which means demand is going to be high.” — Brian Buffini “Agents need to build a network of fellow agents.”— Brian Buffini “You have to be a pro; you have to have your data. People buy emotionally, but they need to justify logically.” — Brian Buffini
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| 14 Aug 2018 | How to Be Resilient #115 | 00:45:04 | |
“At the end of the day, you can’t win if you don’t finish the game.” — Brian Buffini When you experience a failure or a setback, do you quit or find another way to achieve your goal? Although many people choose to quit, the most resilient people use the disappointment they feel to propel them to greatness. In this episode, Brian Buffini offers tips to help you become more resilient. In addition to outlining the three common enemies of resilience, he explains the three benefits of cultivating resiliency, and provides timeless advice on how you can become more resilient today. Brian also delves into the stories of famous successful people who were knocked down by challenges and rejection, only to rise again and again until they achieved success. What do you have in common with Walt Disney, Colonel Sanders, Henry Ford and JK Rowling? Perhaps more than you think. Personal growth plays a significant role in developing resiliency. Attending a Buffini & Company event can provide the knowledge and motivation you need to thrive. Visit buffiniandcompany.com to find an event near you.
Inspirational quotes from today’s interview: “At the end of the day, you can’t win if you don’t finish the game.” — Brian Buffini “I don’t measure a man’s success by how high he climbs, but how high he bounces when he hits bottom.” — General George S. Patton “We must accept finite disappointment but never lose infinite hope.” — Martin Luther King Jr. “Disappointments are inevitable, but discouragement is a choice.” — Charles Stanley “When we yield to discouragement it is usually because we give too much thought to the past and to the future.” — St. Therese of Lisieux “It’s okay to be disappointed; it’s very dangerous to let it turn into discouragement.” — Brian Buffini “Depression is the inability to construct a future.” — Rollo May “You can’t start the next chapter if you keep rereading the last one.” — Unknown “Joy collected over time fuels resilience.” — Brené Brown “Defeat should never be a source of discouragement but rather a fresh stimulus.” — Robert South “What could we accomplish if we knew we could not fail?’—Eleanor Roosevelt “Confidence comes with you when you walk in the room; you don’t have to say a thing.” — Brian Buffini “I will persevere until I succeed.” — Og Mandino “I don’t focus on what I’m up against. I focus on my goals. I try to ignore the rest.” — Venus Williams “The secret of change is to focus all your energy not on fighting the old, but on building the new.” — Socrates “Get the fundamentals down and the level of everything you do will rise.” — Michael Jordan “Work harder on yourself than you do on your job. If you work on your job, you can make a living. If you work hard on yourself, you can make a fortune.” — Jim Rohn
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| 17 Mar 2020 | As a Man Thinketh #200 | 01:01:40 | |
“A man is literally what he thinks, his character being the complete sum of all his thoughts.” – James Allen
In the 1903 classic “As a Man Thinketh,” James Allen explains why we are what we think. In this episode, Brian reads the full text of the book and reflects on why this powerful treatise on thought has had such a profound impact on his own thinking and habits. With principles that are still as relevant today as they were over 100 years ago, this book demonstrates how our thoughts mold and direct our lives.
Would you like your own copy of “As a Man Thinketh?” Brian shares this special gift, freshly redesigned by our team, as an additional tool to aid you in transforming your thought life. Download it and read it again and again!
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INSPIRATIONAL QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE: “A man cannot directly choose his circumstances, but he can choose his thoughts, and so indirectly, yet surely, shape his circumstances.” – James Allen “A man should conceive of a legitimate purpose in his heart and set out to accomplish it.” – James Allen “Doubt and fear are the great enemies of knowledge, and he who encourages them, who does not slay them, thwarts himself at every step. He who has conquered doubt and fear has conquered failure.” – James Allen “All that a man achieves and all that he fails to achieve is the direct result of his own thoughts.” – James Allen “Victories attained by right thought can only be maintained by watchfulness. Many give way when success is assured and rapidly fall back into failure.” – James Allen “Dream lofty dreams, and as you dream, so shall you become.” – James Allen “Calmness of mind is one of the beautiful jewels of wisdom. It is the result of long and patient effort in self-control.” – James Allen “The more tranquil a man becomes, the greater is his success, his influence, his power for good.” – James Allen
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| 17 Apr 2018 | How to Motivate Ourselves and Others #098 | 00:37:24 | |
“Motivation needs to justify why we’re doing what we’re doing.” — Brian Buffini Although many of us aspire to make lasting changes in our lives, our motivation often doesn’t last and we land back at square one. What’s the secret to maintaining motivation? In this episode, Brian Buffini delves into the concept of motivation, from what it is (and isn’t) to why we need it to succeed. You’ll learn the difference between motivation and inspiration, why most people fear success more than failure, and three fool-proof ways to get and stay motivated, including getting a coach or accountability partner. If you’ve been thinking about getting a coach, visit buffiniandcompany.com/ccs or call 800-945-3485 extension 2 for a complimentary coaching session. Since goals are a major part of maintaining motivation, download the free goal-setting resource mentioned in the episode.
Inspirational quotes from today’s interview: “All permanent lasting change starts on the inside and works its way into the outside.” — Lou Tice “Motivation is external applications that can seep into your heart, mind and soul.” — Brian Buffini “People often say motivation doesn’t last. Well, neither does bathing; that’s why we recommend it daily.” — Zig Ziglar “Motivation needs to justify why we’re doing what we’re doing.” — Brian Buffini “Motivation alone is not enough. If you have an idiot and you motivate him, all you have is a motivated idiot.” — Jim Rohn “There’s a secret to success that all these men and women have showed me… A definite major purpose” “Whatever the mind of man can conceive and believe, it can achieve.” — Napoleon Hill “Wealth doesn’t create character is a person, it reveals it.” — Brian Buffini “Everything you want is on the other side of fear.” — Jack Canfield “The greatest barrier to success is the fear of failure.” Sven Eriksson “There’s only one thing that makes a dream impossible to achieve. That’s the fear of failure.” –Paulo Coehlo “Success is the ability to go from failure to failure without losing your enthusiasm.” — Winston Churchill “It’s not failure itself that holds you back, it’s the fear of failure that paralyzes you.” –Brian Tracy “Sometimes it’s good to find motivation through the negative consequences.” — Brian Buffini “The key to motivation is being a role model.” — Brian Buffini “A goal is a dream with a deadline.” — Napoleon Hill “As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another.” –Proverbs 27:17 “There are three things we can’t have: we can’t have complacency, we can’t have selfishness and we can’t lose our accountability.” — Nick Saban “Tracking is an objective standard.” — Brian Buffini “I often say that when you can measure what you’re speaking about and express it in numbers, you know something about it. But when you cannot measure it, when you cannot express it in numbers, your knowledge is of a meager and unsatisfactory kind. We have to measure and track or we can’t improve.” — Lord Kelvin “Share the Gospel at all times, but only use words if absolutely necessary.” — St. Francis of Assisi
Mentioned in the episode: Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill Dawn the Dreamer and the Feather Field by Sarah Joy Wester
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| 11 Dec 2018 | Mastering the Art of Sales #132 | 00:40:50 | |
“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
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| 29 May 2018 | The DNA of Success with One of America’s Top CEOs #104 | 00:39:52 | |
“As a leader, you’re the tip of the spear for change.” — Greg Lucier One of the most successful CEOs in the U.S., Greg Lucier has led companies including General Electric, Life Technologies (now ThermoFisher Scientific) and NuVasive to success. However, what stands out most is how he’s handled the challenges he’s faced along the way. In this Takeover Tuesday episode, Dermot Buffini and Greg discuss success and leadership. Greg delves into his journey from the Philadelphia suburbs to Harvard Business School to his start at GE during the era of Jack Welch. He shares the three lessons he learned at GE, the biggest mistake he made during his transition to Life Technologies and the daily habits that keep him sharp and healthy. You’ll learn the five must-have characteristics of successful leaders, why self-awareness is vital to becoming an effective leader, and the one thing parents must instill in their children in order for them to thrive. Whether you’re currently leading a business, an aspiring leader or raising future leaders, you won’t want to miss this episode. Are you a Buffini Show Insider? What are you waiting for? Join today!
Inspirational quotes from today’s interview: “Culture is actually teamwork. If you have a great team, you can be in a room with white walls and no pictures and actually feel awesome.” — Greg Lucier “As a leader, you’re the tip of the spear for change.” — Greg Lucier “Visions are easy to come up with; achieving them is hard.” — Greg Lucier “The ability to understand abstract concepts will become critically important.” — Greg Lucier “Leaders have the don’t quit mentality because they believe they matter and if they pull themselves out, it’s not going to work.” — Greg Lucier “Our goal as elders is to create a world where kids leave their house and have a good launch. If nothing else, a good sense of self confidence. If parents aren’t thinking of that one thing to launch their kids, they’ve missed it all.” — Greg Lucier “Transitions are important in your career; but always make sure you walk out the front door.” — Greg Lucier
Mentioned in the episode: The Rise of Theodore Roosevelt by Edmund Morris
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| 06 Dec 2016 | Episode 028: Cultivating an Unshakable Character | 00:42:49 | |
“Your Character Is Your Destiny” — Joe Niego Webster’s dictionary defines character as, “The traits and features that form an individual.” Your character is, then, you who are. In this episode, Brian Buffini interviews Joe Niego, who’s not only America’s top listing agent, but also Brian’s best friend. Joe delves into the concept of character, outlining the three endangered character qualities—discipline, endurance and courage. You’ll learn why character is created a choice at a time, the role planning and accountability play in the process, and the importance of breaking through quitting points. This episode will help you make wiser choices every day.
Inspirational quotes from today’s interview: “A person’s character always works its way to the surface.” — Joe Niego “When the character problems are looked at truthfully, a whole host of problems will go away.” — Joe Niego “Your character is your destiny” — Joe Niego “The essence of discipline is delayed gratification.” — Joe Niego “A process of scheduling the pain and pleasure of life in such a way as to enhance the pleasure by meeting and experiencing the pain first and getting it over with.” — M. Scott Peck “Become a millionaire not for what you get out of it, but what you can become by it.” — Jim Rohn “Goals are the tools you use to cultivate an unshakable character.” — Joe Niego “Endurance is a muscle, you cultivate it one choice at a time.” — Joe Niego “The same muscle that pushes through a quitting point in your business is the same muscle you’ll have to exercise more patience with your loved ones.” — Brian Buffini “Courageous people are everyday people who’ve decided intentionally at some point in their lives to drive the stake in the ground and face their fears as opposed to run from them.” — Joe Niego “A commitment to live the good life is a commitment to the constant reoccurrence of the experience of fear.” — Joe Niego
Mentioned in the episode The Road Less Traveled by M. Scott Peck
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| 03 Oct 2017 | A Star on Ice with Scott Hamilton #070 | 00:50:19 | |
“The greatest strength is a lack of weakness.” — Scott Hamilton Although Olympic gold medalist, Scott Hamilton may make figure skating look easy, his journey to becoming the best was anything but. Adopted at 6-weeks old, Scott spent much of his childhood in and out of hospitals and felt different from the other kids. With ice skating, he not only found common ground; he discovered he had talent. In this episode, Scott shares his story, from finishing last in early national skating competitions to competing on the world stage to being diagnosed with cancer. Scott delves into the effect mindset has on success, why it’s important to continue to chip away at weaknesses and the ultimate lesson he learned from figure skating. He also discusses why he started his organization, the Scott Hamilton Cares Foundation, and his work fundraising for cancer research as a cancer survivor.
Inspirational quotes from today’s interview: “It’s not whatever challenge is in front of you, it’s how you face it.” — Scott Hamilton “The greatest thing about winning is the 10 minutes after you win, then it’s time to get back to work.” — Scott Hamilton “The only disability is a bad attitude.” — Scott Hamilton “Self-esteem is the most powerful agent. If you can look kindly upon yourself, if you can recognize good things in yourself, it’ll help you avoid a lot of really bad things.” — Scott Hamilton “The greatest strength is a lack of weakness.” — Scott Hamilton “Skating was an important foundation for the rest of my life because it’s filled with failure after failure and then you figure it out.” — Scott Hamilton “A big part of learning anything is falling down.” — Scott Hamilton “Pain is a terrific teacher.” — Scott Hamilton “When you build your excellence on a mountain of failure, you don’t fear things the same way.” — Scott Hamilton
Mentioned in the episode: Scott Hamilton Cares Foundation
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| 26 Sep 2017 | Growing Up Ziglar – with Tom Ziglar #069 | 00:48:39 | |
“Nobody can be Zig Ziglar on stage, but everyone can be Zig Ziglar off stage.” — Tom Ziglar Tom Ziglar, CEO of Ziglar Inc., has been immersed in personal development since he was born. As the son of legendary motivational speaker, Zig Ziglar, Tom often traveled with his father from a young age. In this episode—a Takeover Tuesday with Dermot Buffini—Tom shares what it was like growing up as Zig Ziglar’s son, from Zig’s commitment to his faith and his relationship with his wife, Jean, to how the family grieved the loss of Tom’s sister and supported Zig following a brain injury. He also delves into Ziglar Family’s 7 Day Challenge—the free program designed to empower families to thrive. You’ll learn the two lessons learned from grief, how good habits and positivity can become ingrained in your DNA, and Tom’s secret for starting each day with the right mindset. By the end of the episode, you’ll feel inspired to tap into your inner Zig Ziglar each day.
Inspirational quotes from today’s interview: “When people ask ‘how was it growing up Ziglar?’ I don’t have any comparison.” — Tom Ziglar “What you feed your mind determines your appetite.” — Zig Ziglar “God did give Dad protection, but he had ownership of that wall. He had to build it.” — Tom Ziglar “Dad was never happier than when Mom was with him.” — Tom Ziglar “When somebody is going through grief, it’s a real process to go through. The best thing you can do is just be there and say nothing.” — Tom Ziglar “The older dad got, the more of a sense of urgency he had.” — Tom Ziglar “When you’re going through grief or a struggle, your empathy goes up and your ability to connect with people in a situation like that goes up.” — Tom Ziglar “Nobody can be Zig Ziglar on stage, but everyone can be Zig Ziglar off stage.” — Tom Ziglar “Dad’s priority was never his vessel, he didn’t care. What he cared about was putting truth in somebody else’s life.” — Tom Ziglar “A positive attitude will outperform a negative attitude every time. When you look at the upside and downside of taking the right approach, there is no justification for taking the wrong approach.” — Tom Ziglar “Plan in advance for how you’ll handle that day before it happens.” — Tom Ziglar “Your input determines your outlook. Your outlook determines your output and your output determines your outcome.” — Zig Ziglar “You can have the best systematized business in the world, but if you as the owner aren’t right, you’ll take it down.” — Tom Ziglar “Never give a promise without a plan.” — Zig Ziglar
Mentioned in the episode: 7 Day Challenge from Ziglar Family Confessions of a Grieving Christian by Zig Ziglar Two Chairs by Bob Beaudine How full is your bucket? by Tom Rath and Donald O. Clifton
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| 21 Sep 2021 | You Can Never Win an Argument #296 | 00:29:32 | |
“It's okay to agree to disagree. It's what makes the world go round!”– Brian Buffini
In today’s increasingly argumentative world, dealing with differences of opinion can be challenging. In this episode, Brian explains how to best handle disagreements with other people. Topics discussed include: Why winning a battle often means losing the war, why who you are speaks louder than what you say and why it’s vital to have mutual respect and embrace different perspectives.
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MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: “How to Win Friends and Influence People,” by Dale Carnegie “Boundaries,” by Dr. Henry Cloud and Dr. John Townsend Episode 222, Choosing Hope in a Racially Divided Culture with Miles McPherson
INSPIRATIONAL QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE: “If you actually win an argument, you will never have the goodwill of the person who loses it.” – Brian Buffini “You can measure the size of a person by what makes them angry.” – Dale Carnegie “Influence is a far higher calling than argument.” – Brian Buffini “Argument in and of itself is just hot air. But influence is something that is lasting.” – Brian Buffini “Let people chew not on the volume of your words, but the depth of your words.” – Brian Buffini
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| 23 Jun 2020 | The Energy Clock with Molly Fletcher #224 | 00:30:42 | |
“Making sure we’re really intentional about who we give our energy to and who we don’t is key.” – Molly Fletcher
In this fast-paced and pressured world, it can be difficult to know how to achieve your best and feel energized and focused. In this episode, Brian interviews trailblazing former sports agent Molly Fletcher, hailed as the female Jerry Maguire, about her innovative new book, “The Energy Clock.” Molly describes why the best athletes in the world are intentional about where they put their energy and outlines practical tools for you to properly prioritize time, give more of yourself to what’s most important and waste less of your time and resources on what’s not.
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MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: “The Energy Clock,” by Molly Fletcher “The Power of Full Engagement,” by Jim Loehr and Tony Schwartz
INSPIRATIONAL QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE: “I thought – what if I could take some of the mindset, behaviors and even a methodology that I saw great athletes and coaches use and lift it up and apply it into the world of business for business people to use so that they could not use time really as their central indicator, but rather energy, and could that, in fact, increase performance?” – Molly Fletcher “I find, for myself, I cannot handle the volume of demand if I just manage time. It just doesn’t work. It’s all about managing energy.” – Brian Buffini “I believe whatever you chase chases you back.” – Brian Buffini “You better be better than your problems.” – Tom Izzo, basketball coach at Michigan State “Relationships are integral to our business success. It’s everything. Are you putting energy in and investing in the right relationships?” – Molly Fletcher “Relationships don’t do well without energy.” – Brian Buffini “We can’t lead, we can’t serve, we can’t solve problems if we don’t have enough energy.” – Molly Fletcher “If we can get really, really clear on what matters most, then what we have to have is really the discipline and the courage, at times, to say no to the things that don’t align with what matters most.” – Molly Fletcher “Along the way, just be gentle on yourself. We have a lot of people that pull on us and we won’t get it right all the time but, the more we get it right, the more we show up as our best selves.” – Molly Fletcher
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| 12 Feb 2019 | Manners Maketh Money #141 | 00:36:17 | |
“People will forget what you said, they will forget what you did, but they will never forget how you made them feel.” — Maya Angelou Good 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
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| 21 Jul 2020 | The Hero Effect with Kevin Brown #228 | 00:33:45 | |
“Heroes are not ordinary people who do extraordinary things. They are, in fact, extraordinary people who choose not to be ordinary.” – Kevin Brown
The world needs heroes - people who lead, love and serve at a higher level. In this episode, Brian interviews author and speaker Kevin Brown about what it really means to be a hero. Kevin describes how he spiraled out of control as a teenager, how a special mentor helped to change the course of his life and how his son Josh’s diagnosis of autism and his wife’s resultant refusal to simply accept the storyline that life had given their child have inspired and influenced him immeasurably.
YOU WILL LEARN:
MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Buffini & Company MasterMind Summit “The Hero Effect,” by Kevin Brown “The Strangest Secret,” by Earl Nightingale “Biscuits, Fleas & Pump Handles,” by Zig Ziglar “The Greatest Salesman in the World,” by Og Mandino “The Spellbinder’s Gift,” by Og Mandino
INSPIRATIONAL QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE: “There’s a lot of role models that show up in our lives. Some good, some bad. Some teach us just what not to be like, and others teach us exactly what we should be like.” – Kevin Brown “The skill sets of selling and being able to communicate profoundly changed my life financially and professionally.” – Kevin Brown “Your past is a place of reference, not a place of residence.” – Kevin Brown “We all need coaches. We all need people that will pour into us and make us better than we could have ever been on our own.” – Kevin Brown “I believe that we were created with talents, gifts and abilities as unique as our fingerprints. And the truth of the matter is, the definition of a hero has been redefined in my life over the last decade to be not ordinary people doing extraordinary things, but to be extraordinary people who choose not to be ordinary.” – Kevin Brown “Ordinary is a choice.” – Kevin Brown “It's amazing to me when you've got a compelling vision for your life and for your business the resources start to show up.” – Kevin Brown “So many people get up every day and they accept the storyline that life gives them. They accept it as their truth and they walk it out every single day and they never give one single thought to the fact that the pen is in their hands, always.” – Kevin Brown “Never stop searching for the gifts that you were given.” – Kevin Brown
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| 27 Aug 2020 | How To Love and Be Love | Part 5: Experiencing Full Relationships #238 | 00:49:07 | |
“Our brains and our bodies are designed to connect with other people. We are hardwired to connect.” – Joe Ehrmann Scientifically and biologically, we are created to be in relationships, but it’s not always easy. In this episode, the fifth in a special series of six, Brian and Joe Ehrmann discuss what it means to love unconditionally inside a healthy relationship. Topics include the three basic things that every person needs to connect with others, the vital importance of deep friendships and the reasons why our wounds can stop us from developing the sorts of intimate connections that we are designed to have.
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MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: “Season of Life,” by Jeffrey Marx
INSPIRATIONAL QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE: “If we could ever address the lack of meaningful relationships with people in this world, we could deal with most of the social problems in this society.” – Joe Ehrmann “Friendship means you get face to face. You reveal your deepest, most intimate struggles and who and what you are.” – Joe Ehrmann “All relationships in one way or the other fall into two categories: It's either a relationship built around devotion, or it's a relationship built around duty.” – Brian Buffini “Relationships are always organic. You might have had a great loving relationship three weeks ago, but you’ve got to keep working on that relationship. It takes time. It takes commitment. And it takes investment.” – Joe Ehrmann
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| 13 Oct 2020 | Making Your Quantum Leap, Part 1 #246 | 00:53:52 | |
“If you keep showing up and doing the right things, opportunity comes for a quantum leap.” – Brian Buffini A quantum leap is the explosive jump that a particle of matter makes in moving from one place to another. In this episode, recorded live at MasterMind Summit, Brian teaches the steps you must take to make a quantum leap and experience extraordinary breakthroughs and higher performance levels in your life. Topics discussed include: why small additional efforts are so vital, what an expectation gap looks like, and why you must lean into who you are and where you come from if you want to grow exponentially.
YOU WILL LEARN:
MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Buffini & Company MasterMind Summit “You ²,” by Price Pritchett “What Got You Here Won't Get You There,” by Marshall Goldsmith “The Compound Effect,” by Darren Hardy “Beware the Naked Man Who Offers You His Shirt,” by Harvey Mackay “How to Win Friends and Influence People,” by Dale Carnegie “Think and Grow Rich,” by Napoleon Hill “The Magic of Thinking Big,” by David Schwartz
INSPIRATIONAL QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE: “Competition is awesome. Comparison is lethal.” – Brian Buffini “You are a product of your environment. So, choose the environment that will best develop you toward your objective.” – W. Clement Stone “Build your empire on the firm foundation of the fundamentals.” – Lou Holtz “You have to elevate your associations in areas that you want to grow in.” – Brian Buffini “It is not easy to be a pioneer but, oh, it is fascinating! I would not trade one moment, even the worst moment, for all the riches in the world.” – Elizabeth Blackwell
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| 25 Sep 2018 | Living a Counter-Culture Lifestyle #121 | 00:36:08 | |
“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
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| 16 Feb 2021 | The E-Myth Revisited – an Interview with Michael E. Gerber #265 | 00:32:32 | |
“The vast majority of people who fail in business didn't have to fail in business.” – Michael E. Gerber Many small businesses needlessly fail in this country every year. In this episode, Brian interviews bestselling author Michael E. Gerber, a small business guru who has impacted the lives of millions of entrepreneurs worldwide for over 40 years. Michael explains how small businesses can be transformed. He also discusses the fatal assumptions people make when they open their own business and the core differences between an entrepreneur, a manager and a technician.
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MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: “The E-Myth Revisited,” by Michael Gerber https://www.michaelegerbercompanies.com/ “I Am That,” by Sri Nisargadatta Maharaj
INSPIRATIONAL QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE: “Most people who go into business aren't entrepreneurs, they're what I've come to call technicians suffering from an entrepreneurial seizure. In short, they don't start a business to create something great. They start a business to get rid of the boss.” – Michael E. Gerber “Every life is a legacy.” – Michael E. Gerber “Systems are the promise keepers, systems are the trust builders, systems are the foundation.” – Brian Buffini “Systems enable you to keep your word.” – Michael E. Gerber “Business is the economic side of life. But it's not the life of life.” – Michael E. Gerber
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| 09 Apr 2020 | REALTORS® Make A Stand On Capitol Hill – an Interview with Shannon McGahn #207 | 00:29:20 | |
In times of crisis, it’s reassuring to know that you have good people in your corner. In a continuation of a series with the leadership of NAR, Brian interviews Shannon McGahn, Senior Vice President of Government Affairs for the National Association of REALTORS®. Brian and Shannon discuss how the organization is representing the interests of the real estate industry on Capitol Hill during the Coronavirus crisis. Topics discussed include how pandemic unemployment assistance can help those who need it; why cash flow is so important to real estate and how the pushback of the tax deadline to July 15 will help the industry; and how lending institutions can service small business with loans.
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MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Episode 203, A Home for the Brave – an Interview with Dr. Ben Carson and Brian D. Montgomery Episode 201, This Too Shall Pass – an Interview with Dr. Lawrence Yun Episode 205, Leading in a Crisis – an Interview with NAR President Vince Malta www.buffiniandcompany.com/resources/bc
INSPIRATIONAL QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE: “For all the talk of a broken and partisan Washington, when this sudden crisis hit, Congress acted in an overwhelmingly quick and bipartisan problem-solving way and our job is to work with them in that fashion.” – Shannon McGahn “NAR jumped to action to ensure that our members, property owners and the industry were all well represented in this response.” – Shannon McGahn “What makes REALTORS so effective on the Hill is that we’re not representing a special interest. We’re representing everyone’s interest. This is REALTOR members, property owners, consumers, the industry and the business as a whole.” – Shannon McGahn “It’s our intention to continue working with lawmakers to ensure that, as we get out of the crisis and into recovery, that we can see that real estate plays a big picture there.” – Shannon McGahn “I must say that I have had great responsiveness from all of our contacts on the Hill. They are looking for every way possible to help shake out any of these funds within the economy.” – Shannon McGahn “We’re self-employed. And it’s just good to know we’re not all by ourselves.” – Brian Buffini “Observers who were closely following the 1031 issues are encouraged to see that we might see some relief and guidance in the next week or two.” – Shannon McGahn “We work with people. So, as long as you respect the people and the process that they have to go through to come up with their decisions and to implement them, then you’re going to have a better understanding of how those laws are enacted.” – Shannon McGahn https://www.TheBrianBuffiniShow.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brian_buffini Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brianbuffini Twitter: https://twitter.com/brianbuffini Theme Music: “The Cliffs of Moher” by Brogue Wave Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 08 May 2018 | Tough Times Never Last; Tough People Do – with Master Motivator, Les Brown #101 | 00:41:23 | |
“Do what is easy and your life will be hard; but do what is hard and your life will be easy.” — Les Brown Les Brown’s inspiring story began when he and his brother were born in an abandoned building and adopted by a hardworking domestic worker named Mamie Brown. Dubbed “the dumb twin” by his classmates, Les only began to change his vision of himself when a teacher told him, “Someone’s opinion of you doesn’t have to become your reality.” Since then, Les has been a radio personality, a politician and worked in the music business before becoming a heavily sought-after motivational speaker. In this episode, Brian Buffini interviews Les Brown and delves into his inspiring story. You’ll learn why it’s essential to have a “hungry” mindset, what are “OQPs” and why you should surround yourself with them, why goal achievement is located far beyond your comfort zone and how a system will help you attain lasting success. Les also offers a list of his past talks, located for free on YouTube, to watch and learn from. This episode is packed with information; you’ll want to listen to it several times to hear all of the inspirational nuggets Les Brown has to offer.
Inspirational quotes from today’s interview: “Judge a man or woman not by what they have accomplished but by what they had to overcome for their accomplishment.” — Booker T. Washington “You’re never too old to learn and you’re never too young to teach.” — Les Brown “Do not go where the path may lead, go instead where there is no path and leave a trail.” — Ralph Waldo Emerson “I’m here because of two women: one gave me life, the other gave me love.” — Les Brown “There are moments in life that can make you or break you.” — Les Brown “There is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside you.” — Maya Angelou “Living from a place of integrity is what it takes to become an entrepreneur.” — Les Brown “You gotta be hongry.” — Les Brown “The people who are ‘hungry’ will do the things others won’t do so they can have tomorrow the things that others won’t have.” — Les Brown “Being average is not an option; you have to be extraordinary in order to be considered average.” — Les Brown “I was ‘hongry’ even when I was no longer hungry.” — Brian Buffini “You can’t read the label if you’re locked in the box.” — Les Brown “Part of being motivated is surrounding yourself with OQP—Only Quality People.” — Les Brown “Do what is easy and your life will be hard; but do what is hard and your life will be easy.” — Les Brown “Don’t focus on what you don’t have. Focus on what you do have and strengthen that, develop strategic relationships and find a way.” — Mike Williams “You can have everything in life you want, if you will just help other people get what they want.” — Zig Ziglar “If the end comes for you, let it find you conquering a new mountain not sliding down an old one.” — Jim Rohn “You don’t get in life what you want. You get in life what you are.” — Earl Nightingale “In order to do something you’ve never done, you’ve got to become someone you’ve never been.” — Les Brown “Today you either expand or you’re expendable.” — Les Brown “Ask for help, not because you’re weak but because you want to remain strong.” — Les Brown “Once you stop fighting for what you want, what you don’t want will automatically take over.” — Les Brown “Do what you’re called to do.” — Les Brown “We were not meant to work for a living, but to live our making and our making will make our living.” — Les Brown “Life is about experimenting and finding out ‘what is your sweet spot?’” — Les Brown “If you can control a man’s thinking you do not have to worry about his action. When you determine what a man shall think you do not have to concern yourself about what he will do. If you make a man feel that he is inferior, you do not have to compel him to accept an inferior status, for he will seek it himself. If you make a man think that he is justly an outcast, you do not have to order him to the back door. He will go without being told; and if there is no back door, his very nature will demand one.” —Carter Godwin Woodson “In life you will always be faced with a series of God-ordained opportunities, brilliantly disguised as problems and challenges.” — Charles Udall
Mentioned in the episode: The Road to Your Best Stuff by Mike Williams Head First: The Biology of Hope and the Healing Power of the Human Spirit by Norman Cousins The Biology of Belief by Bruce Lipton
Les Brown videos to watch on YouTube: Les Brown Speaking at the Georgia Dome It’s not over until you win! It’s possible Getting Unstuck Change your mindset
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| 10 Jul 2018 | Money Rules – with David Bach, Author of The Automatic Millionaire #110 | 00:38:40 | |
“A lot of personal finance is… personal.” — Brian Buffini According to David Bach, financial expert and best-selling author of “The Automatic Millionaire,” most real estate professionals earn at least five times more than the average American; however, their wealth tends to be less than the average American’s. Why are so many agents saving and investing so much less than they should? In this episode, recorded live at Buffini & Company’s “The Peak Experience,” David Bach answers the burning financial questions of real estate professionals. Should you dip into savings to pay off debt? Should you pay off your home or invest more in retirement? Is there an ideal percentage of your gross income to save that will help you become a millionaire? David Bach answers these questions and more. Whether you’re a real estate professional, a small business owner or would just like to learn more to help you become more money savvy, this episode is for you. Are you a Buffini Show Insider? What are you waiting for? Join today!
Inspirational quotes from today’s interview: “A lot of personal finance is personal.” — Brian Buffini “People put off increasing their 401(k) plans because they tell themselves they’ll do something later and they don’t.” — David Bach “I’d rather have you overfunding your retirement accounts than not doing it at all.” — David Bach “You’ll never notice a 1% difference.” — David Bach “With money, if you can get back on track, you can be successful.” — David Bach “You’re either running a clean business that puts your clients first or you’re not.” — David Bach “When you sell crap, even a little crap, you will later smell like crap.” — David Bach “As you grow your business, you need to think like a business person and not a Realtor.” — Brian Buffini
Mentioned in the episode: “The Automatic Millionaire” by David Bach
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| 09 Jan 2018 | From Broken to Blessed #084 | 00:56:35 | |
“I never want to let my priorities become casualties.” — J’aime Nowak Top producing real estate agent, superstar recruiter, successful broker, dynamic speaker, wife, mother: J’aime Nowak has achieved a lot in life, but what people might not know is she’s dealt with a lot of pain and challenges as well, from leaving her Rhode Island hometown with her family to build a new life in Arizona to the untimely passing of her husband when she was only 31. However, through it all, she’s maintained a positive attitude centered on one thing: Gratitude. In this episode, Brian Buffini interviews J’aime and delves into her journey, including the highs and the lows she’s faced along the way and her tips for surviving (and later thriving) when life hands you a curveball. You’ll learn why making a choice is an essential first step in the healing process, the best approach for turning around a struggling business and how setting a 15-minute meeting with yourself each morning, before everyone in the house wakes up, can set the tone for the entire day. By the end of the episode, you’ll be inspired, motivated to succeed and ready to express more gratitude in your life.
Inspirational quotes from today’s interview: “I had to be a leader for the people who were with me so I could be a role model.” — J’aime Nowak “It all comes down to making a choice.” — J’aime Nowak “I had to figure it out and decide if I was going to die spiritually right with him or if I would get up.” — J’aime Nowak “You have to make that decision to get up and take action. I’m not talking about massive action—the small steps.” — J’aime Nowak “Don’t go it alone. The worst thing you can do is isolate yourself.” — J’aime Nowak “It’s about focusing on the good and deciding how we’re going to come out of it.” — J’aime Nowak “You were put here for a purpose. You’re still here, no matter what has happened.” — J’aime Nowak “When you get knocked back a couple of steps, get up and take a step in the right direction.” — J’aime Nowak
Mentioned in the episode The Challenge to Succeed by Jim Rohn Living an Inspired Life by Dr. Wayne Dyer The War of Art by Steven Pressfield
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| 28 Mar 2017 | What’s Your Everest? #043 | 00:40:21 | |
“Backing up is not the same as backing down.” — Alison Levine Growing up, Alison Levine loved learning about the early Arctic and Antarctic explorers, but medical problems prevented her from following their path. At 32, two years after she had surgery to correct her condition, she climbed Mount Kilimanjaro in Africa and a passion for mountain climbing was ignited. In this episode, Alison shares her inspirational story, from her childhood in Arizona to her second attempt to summit Mount Everest to how she scored a job as the deputy finance director of Arnold Schwarzenegger’s California gubernatorial campaign. You’ll learn why complacency can be deadly, why backing up is often essential to moving forward and why the journey offers the most important lessons. Get ready to be inspired!
Inspirational quotes from today’s interview: “I learned I had that voice in my head that told me I could keep going even if I felt like I wanted to turn around and quit.” — Alison Levine “I knew if I didn’t step up to the plate to be the team captain, somebody else was going to do it. Somebody else was going to be living my dream adventure.” — Alison Levine “Fear is only dangerous if it paralyzes you. Complacency will do you in.” — Alison Levine “I used to feel disappointed in myself when I was scared but then I discovered that fear is a useful tool and you can use fear to your advantage to propel you forward.” — Alison Levine “If you’re complacent in that ice fall…there’s a good chance you’ll get crushed by a tumbling block of ice.” — Alison Levine “Progress doesn’t happen in one particular direction. Sometimes you have to go backwards for a bit in order to get to where you want to be. Don’t look at that backtracking as losing ground in any way. Use it as an opportunity to regroup and regain some strength so you’re better the next time around.” — Alison Levine “Sometimes what you think is a big problem has a two dollar answer.” — Alison Levine “You won, this time. But you are as big as you are ever going to get. And I’m still growing.” — Sir Edmund Hillary “Standing on the top of a mountain is not what’s important; it’s the lessons you learn along the way, while you’re fighting like hell to get up there.” — Alison Levine “You don’t have to be the best, fastest, most skilled climber to get to the top of the mountain. You just have to be absolutely relentless about putting one foot in front of the other.” — Alison Levine “Treat every opportunity as if it’s going to be your one big break.” — Alison Levine “Don’t rely on somebody else to do the homework, do it yourself.” — Alison Levine “Storms are temporary. When you feel like you’re in the middle of a storm, keep your bearings and realize at some point the clouds will go away and it’ll look a lot better.” — Alison Levine
Mentioned in this episode: On the Edge: Leadership Lessons from Mount Everest and Other Extreme Environments by Alison Levine The Glass Ceiling documentary about Pasang Lhamu Sherpa, the first Nepalese woman to climb Mt. Everest
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| 24 Nov 2016 | Episode 027: Gratitude: My Secret Ingredient for Success | 00:41:39 | |
“Gratitude is not only the greatest of virtues, but the parent of all others.” — Cicero In this episode, Brian Buffini delves into the spirit of gratitude. Sharing his philosophy through anecdotes and powerful quotes, Brian inspires listeners to show more gratitude in their daily lives. You’ll learn why an attitude of gratitude is so important, the reason gratitude changes the heart and how the act of writing it down can transform your mindset. This is not just an episode to listen to during the Thanksgiving season; it’s an episode to revisit throughout the year.
Inspirational quotes from today’s interview: “Principles don’t change, tactics do.” — Brian Buffini “Lives that are built on principles tend to do well.” — Brian Buffini “Gratitude is not only the greatest of virtues, but the parent of all others.” — Cicero “A life of character that is full of virtue is one that will stand the test of time.” — Brian Buffini “Gratitude as an attitude of the heart has nothing to do with what you have or what you don’t have.” — Brian Buffini “Kids don’t listen to what you say; they’re too busy looking at what you do.” — Brian Buffini “It costs nothing to say ‘please’ or ‘thank you.’” — Therese Buffini “Gratitude not expressed is the same as ingratitude.” — Brian Buffini “Gratitude stands for ‘great attitude.’” — Zig Ziglar “Gratitude brings energy to the spirit.” — Brian Buffini “We miss out on the good life because we miss out on the spirit of gratitude.” — Brian Buffini “Gratitude can turn common days into Thanksgivings, turn routine jobs into joy, and change ordinary opportunities into blessings.” — William Arthur Ward “Gratitude is the inward feeling of kindness received. Thankfulness is the natural impulse to express that feeling. Thanksgiving is the following of that impulse.” — Henry Van Dyke “Gratitude unlocks the fullness of life. It turns what we have into enough, and more. It turns denial into acceptance, chaos to order, confusion to clarity. It can turn a meal into a feast, a house into a home, a stranger into a friend.” —Melody Beattie “When we focus on our gratitude, the tide of disappointment goes out and the tide of love rushes in.” — Kristin Armstrong
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| 20 Aug 2019 | Get Fired Up! #169 | 00:31:21 | |
“Great things happen when you get fired up.” — Brian Buffini It can be hard to stay fired up when faced with life’s challenges, but being enthusiastic and motivated helps you to succeed like nothing else. In this episode, Brian explains how to eliminate life’s joy stealers, how to stoke your internal engine to create momentum and how to change your state of being, renew your energy and the importance of writing 10-day goals. Get your free resource here and by the end of the episode, you’ll be fired up for life! Like what you hear? See Brian Buffini live at Buffini & Company 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 and get exclusive resources and more!
Inspirational quotes from today’s interview: “People often say that motivation doesn’t last. Well, neither does bathing – that’s why we recommend it daily.” – Zig Ziglar “Nothing great was ever achieved without enthusiasm.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson “If we want to get fired up, we have to stoke the fires within.” – Brian Buffini “The joy stealers are ultimately the things that take away our energy and take away our enthusiasm.” – Brian Buffini “Life is hard...the locomotive on occasion has to go uphill.” – Brian Buffini “There’s a big difference between a rut and a routine.” – Brian Buffini “Without struggle, there can be no progress.” – Frederick Douglass “It’s very important that we have an opportunity to measure our progress.” – Brian Buffini “One of the ways we lose perspective is because we focus on what we don’t have instead of what we do.” – Brian Buffini “You can’t have gratitude and entitlement in your heart and mind at the same time.” – Brian Buffini “We massively overestimate what we can get done in a year...but radically underestimate what we can get accomplished in a decade.” – Brian Buffini “A decade is made up of a whole bunch of ten day goals.” – Brian Buffini “Momentum is very powerful...you feel like you have the wind at your back.” – Brian Buffini “When we get exposed to someone else, our big problem becomes a little problem.” – Brian Buffini “If they can do it, I can do it.” – Brian Buffini “I did it before, I can do it again.” – Brian Buffini “Gratitude is transformative and it changes everything.” – Brian Buffini “Gratitude is not only the greatest of all virtues, but the parent of all others.” – Cicero “It’s very important that you attach celebration to your achievements.” – Brian Buffini “The more you praise and celebrate your life, the more there is to celebrate.” – Oprah Winfrey “We need to renew physically, mentally and emotionally.” – Brian Buffini “Renewing your mind is not refreshing your screen.” – Brian Buffini “It’s very important that we get out of the digital life and get into the real life.” – Brian Buffini “Rest when you’re weary. Refresh and renew yourself, your body, your mind and your spirit. Then get back to work.” – Ralph Marston
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| 05 Dec 2017 | How to Win the Brain Game with Dr. David Levy #079 | 00:46:31 | |
“In the moment, you’ve got to keep breathing.” — Dr. David Levy Many people feel stressed and burned out from time to time. Our fast-paced, tech-driven culture makes it difficult to relax and unwind at the end of the day. And, although the holiday season is filled with joy and fun, it’s also one of the most stressful times of the year. Between tying up loose ends before the end of the year at work, planning holiday parties and traveling to visit family and friends, it can leave people feeling frazzled and on-edge. In this Takeover Tuesday episode, Dermot Buffini talks to Dr. David Levy, neurosurgeon and bestselling author of “Gray Matter: A Neurosurgeon Discovers the Power of Prayer…One Patient at a Time.” Dr. Levy discusses why he became a cerebrovascular surgeon and explains the effects of stress on the brain. You’ll learn why stress turns adults into fiery two-year-olds, the impact our phones and technology have on our brains and stress levels, and why breathing is the ultimate stress buster. Dr. Levy shares his tips for eliminating stress and finding calm in our daily lives and also offers great advice for enhancing relationships with our loved ones that we all can use during this festive season. Turn off your smartphone’s notifications, take a few deep breaths and let Dr. Levy help you tackle stress more effectively.
Inspirational quotes from today’s interview: “I’ve always been driven to do the most difficult thing.” — Dr. David Levy “Confidence helps you know you can do it; you know you can figure it out.” — Dr. David Levy “In the moment, you’ve got to keep breathing.” — Dr. David Levy “We’re unaware of how much stress we’re under.” — Dermot Buffini “When you’re under stress, you want something but you can’t have it; you have to exert your self-control.” — Dr. David Levy “Be aware of what’s going on in your body and take a few moments to breathe.” — Dr. David Levy “Long-term living under stress shrinks parts of your brain.” — Dr. David Levy “The behavioral problems have to do with the fact that we have poor relationships. We’re not handling things as well as we think so we become overstimulated.” — Dr. David Levy “The brain needs stimulation, but it also needs the quiet.” — Dr. David Levy “Everyone wants attention and they’re looking for attention from the important people.” — Dr. David Levy “The reason you have stress, ultimately, is because whatever you’re stressed about means something to you. It’s important that your will works out in that situation.” — Dr. David Levy “People can’t give you what they don’t have.” — Dr. David Levy “When we measure grace to our parents, we don’t have to live in shame and guilt anymore.” — Dr. David Levy “Forgiveness is not saying it didn’t matter; it’s saying I’m not going to look to them to pay that debt anymore.” — Dr. David Levy “Know your motivations. If you know your motivations, it makes you wise.” — Dr. David Levy
Mentioned in the episode: Gray Matter: A Neurosurgeon Discovers the Power of Prayer…One Patient at a Time by Dr. David Levy Dr. David Levy website: http://drdlevy.com/ Wild at Heart by John Eldredge
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| 26 Jan 2021 | The Power of a Made-Up Mind #262 | 00:43:35 | |
“You can do it, but you’ve got to have your mind made up.” – Therese Buffini All successful people have made up their minds to win long before they experience their first victory. In this episode, a rebroadcast of our most popular message ever, Brian discusses the power of a made-up mind and shares inspiring stories from his own life and the lives of people who’ve defied the odds. Brian also examines the two questions to consider when you want to make up your mind to live the life you’ve always dreamed of.
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MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: “Man’s Search for Meaning,” by Viktor Frankl
INSPIRATIONAL QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE: “Inside all books of success and all stories of victories, there are chapters of failure.” – Brian Buffini “Even though you may stop for a while, when your mind is made up you never, ever give up.” – Brian Buffini “If you’re giving up, your mind is not made up.” – Brian Buffini “A human being whose mind is made up is a force of nature in this world.” – Brian Buffini “I have made up my mind. And I have been blessed in my life as a result of it. But I did not do it by myself.” – Brian Buffini
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| 24 Aug 2021 | The Masks We Wear #292 | 00:37:54 | |
“Take the mask off, live an authentic life, be a light and shine it on other people's lives. You'll be a blessing to so many.” – Brian Buffini
In an effort to protect ourselves from life’s difficulties, we all wear an invisible mask every day. In this episode, Brian explains why hiding behind our masks can prevent you from experiencing life to the full and why you should be true to yourself. Topics discussed include: Why so many people suffer from imposter syndrome, how to pursue the best version of you and how your transformation can impact and help others. YOU WILL LEARN:
MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: “The Five Dysfunctions of a Team,” by Pat Lencioni
INSPIRATIONAL QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE: “Your gift is not who you are, it's just a part of who you are.” – Brian Buffini “Just being myself is good enough to be great.” – Brian Buffini “It takes courage to be yourself, warts and all, difficulties and all, imperfections and all.” – Brian Buffini “Be honest about imperfections and relationships will deepen, become more meaningful and become more supportive.” – Brian Buffini “If we have empathy for ourselves, we can have compassion for others.” – Brian Buffini
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| 11 Jul 2017 | Don’t Waste Time! Leave Annualized Thinking Behind – with Brian P. Moran #058 | 00:58:53 | |
“You don’t control the outcomes; you control the actions.” — Brian Moran Brian Moran, best-selling author of “The 12 Week Year,” is back to answer questions about how to incorporate the “12 Week Year” into business and our daily lives. In this episode, recorded at “The Peak Experience” elite business conference, Brian Buffini asks Brian Moran to delve deeper into the concept of the “12 Week Year” and offer tips to help business professionals recover from a setback, change their mindsets and get their teams on board. You’ll learn why holding people accountable with consequences only causes them to do the bare minimum; why having a vision helps people engage with 12-week goals; and how doing the activities creates the momentum to stay on track. Whether you’ve read “The 12 Week Year” and you’d like to learn more about how to adopt the concept, or the idea has piqued your interest, give this a listen and get more done in 12 weeks than most people do in a year!
Inspirational quotes from today’s interview: “The 12 Week Year is a guilt-free zone.” — Brian Moran “How do we take what happened and learn from it to help us apply it in the future.” — Brian Moran “You don’t control the outcomes; you control the actions.” — Brian Moran “You not only have to commit to the goal, you have to commit to the tactics in the plan.” — Brian Moran “If someone has to tell me the numbers, I don’t own it.” — Brian Moran “Society is more than willing to have you hold them accountable because if it doesn’t work, whose fault is it? It’s yours.” — Brian Moran “It’s amazing how quickly things can turn if you engage with the right levers.” — Brian Moran “Don’t confuse goals with tactics.” — Brian Moran “There’s a certain amount of discipline that’s required to be successful, and if you fight that, you’ll struggle.” — Brian Moran “Learn to act on your commitments, not your feelings.” — Brian Moran “You can do anything for 12 weeks.” — Brian Buffini
Mentioned in the episode: The 12-Week Year by Brian Moran Simon Sinek: On Millennials in the workplace https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hER0Qp6QJNU
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| 04 May 2021 | The Art of Impossible – an Interview with Steven Kotler #276 | 00:40:07 | |
“Peak performance is nothing more or less than getting our biology to work for us rather than against us.” – Steven Kotler A state of flow is an optimal state of consciousness when we both feel our best and perform our best. In this episode, Brian interviews Steven Kotler, one of the world’s leading experts on human performance. Steven shares how to achieve flow and unlock peak performance – those moments in time when the impossible becomes possible. Topics discussed include: why our biology is hardwired for three levels of goals, why practicing distraction management is key and why there is power in invisible skills. YOU WILL LEARN:
MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: https://www.flowresearchcollective.com/radio “The Art of Impossible,” by Steven Kotler “The Rise of Superman,” by Steven Kotler “Flow,” by Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi
INSPIRATIONAL QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE: “Whenever you see people accomplishing the impossible, you tend to see people in a state of flow.” – Steven Kotler “Flow is a massive amplification of skills.” – Steven Kotler “I work for the boss. The boss is who I am yesterday that made my to-do list.” – Steven Kotler “In peak performance, motivation gets us into the game. Learning allows us to continue to play. Creativity - creative problem solving - it's how we steer. And flow, which is a state of optimal performance, is how we turbo-boost the results beyond all reasonable expectation.” – Steven Kotler “If you use the system the way it's designed to be used, you just get farther faster with a lot less fuss.” – Steven Kotler “You can never have too many arrows in your quiver.” – John Barth
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| 14 May 2020 | The Big Idea for Small Business #217 | 00:35:18 | |
“Customer service is your job, but sales and marketing is your business.” – Brian Buffini Part of the Buffini & Company 5 Circle Fit Challenge is reading Brian and Joe Niego’s book, “Takin’ Care of Business: The Big Idea for Small Business.” In this episode, a replay of one of Brian’s best podcasts, he dives deeper into the content of the book. He shares what he has learned from the business mistakes he has made in the past, explains which fundamental principles you should use to build a lasting and successful business and teaches how completing your must-do activities every day will help you to win the year. Click the button below to grab your free Win the Day resource!
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MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: “Takin’ Care of Business: The Big Idea for Small Business,” by Brian Buffini and Joe Niego Buffini & Company 5 Circle Fit
INSPIRATIONAL QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE: “There’s a lot to be learned from the shared experience of people who’ve made a few mistakes and learned from it.” — Brian Buffini “When you do your forecast, double your expenses, halve your projected income and double the amount of time everything is going to take.” — Brian Buffini “Usually the things you did in your past help launch your future.” — Brian Buffini “Failure is not a person, it’s an event.” — Zig Ziglar “It’s okay to make mistakes; you just don’t want to make the fatal ones.” — Brian Buffini “All three legs of the stool are vital, but they’re not all equally weighted.” — Brian Buffini “Opportunity is missed by most people because it is dressed in overalls and looks like work.” — Thomas Edison “If you want to make your business big, you have to make your focus small.” — Brian Buffini
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| 24 Apr 2018 | Change Everything you Know about Marketing - with Scott Stratten #099 | 00:59:18 | |
“If you believe business is built on relationships, make building them your business.” — Scott Stratten Named one of the “Top 5 Social Media Influencers of the World” by Forbes Magazine, best-selling author Scott Stratten began developing the concept of “unmarketing” as a band manager and promoter in Toronto. However, it wasn’t until the recession that he honed his message and became the leading expert on digital and social media marketing. In this episode, Brian interviews Scott and delves into how a chance viewing of a Les Brown speech inspired him to get into motivational speaking, his early career in human resources and what led him to turn traditional marketing and selling strategies on their head and cultivate the ‘un’: unmarketing, unbranding and unselling. You’ll learn several strategies for building a following on social media, the dos and don’ts of promoting in your relationships and how great service separates you from your competition, both big and small. By the end of the episode, you’ll have the tools to connect better on all levels with your clients.
Inspirational quotes from today’s interview: “All marketing was push and pray. Mine was pull and stay.” — Scott Stratten “Are we storytellers or teachers?” — Scott Stratten “If you make enough noise, people will come calling.” — Scott Stratten “The community will wrap themselves around you when they think you’re one of them.” — Scott Stratten “You’ve got to invest in people before you make a withdrawal.” — Brian Buffini “Networking is the long term.” — Scott Stratten “I want to be the catalyst for conversation.” — Scott Stratten “Go with your grain. Know what works for you.” — Scott Stratten “I want to heighten my strengths. I’ll outsource my weaknesses.” — Scott Stratten “Just because you’ve done it doesn’t mean you’ve done it right” — Scott Stratten “If you want to make your business big, you need to make your focus small.” — Brian Buffini “If the number one driver of your business is referrals, you increase your referrals by making yourself more referable.” — Scott Stratten “You can’t outspend and out-innovate a big brand, but you can out-service them.” — Scott Stratten “Make your focus to connect as strongly as possible to people.” — Scott Stratten “If you just listen, you’ve already separated yourself.” — Scott Stratten
Learn more about Scott Stratten Website: http://www.unmarketing.com/ Podcast: UnPodcast Books by Scott Stratten: UnMarketing, UnBranding, UnSelling
Mentioned in the episode: Simon Sinek—Leaders Eat Last Permission Marketing—Seth Godin The 50 Inventions that Shaped the Modern Economy by Tim Harford Messy by Tim Harford How to Never Lose a Customer Again by Joey Coleman
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| 27 Feb 2018 | Your Business, Your Money, Your Mind – a snapshot of success from Takeover Tuesday #091 | 00:23:57 | |
“There are no secrets to success, but there are common themes.” — Dermot Buffini Over the past year, Dermot Buffini has been taking over The Brian Buffini Show once a month to interview leaders and experts in a variety of fields to cover topics including business, money and personal growth. In this episode, Dermot reflects on the lessons learned from three of his guests and offers further insight to adopt in business and life. You’ll listen to RE/MAX founder Dave Liniger explain how small successes helped launch RE/MAX into the real estate powerhouse it is today; Dave Ramsey delves into the topic of money and the correlation between generosity and wealth; and Mike Foster explores the process of self-care and offers tips to help leaders slow down and take care of their emotions for the benefit of their health, businesses and loved ones. By the end of the episode you’ll be inspired to put what you’ve learned into action.
Inspirational quotes from today’s interview: “You build on small successes, then you have big successes. Success breeds success.” — Dave Liniger “If you can be holistically intentional, it gives you the whole picture and see ‘how does this fit in with it?’” — Dave Ramsey “There’s a high correlation between generosity and financial success.” — Dave Ramsey “Make sure you tell your money where to go before you wonder where it went.” — Dave Ramsey “Life is a process of healing and transformation.” — Mike Foster “Self-care isn’t selfish; self-care is strategic.” — Mike Foster “If you love what you’re doing, take care of yourself so you can do it for a long time.” — Mike Foster
Mentioned in the episode: Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill Listen to the Full Episodes with Today’s Featured Guests: TBBS episode 039: Billion Dollar Insights with Dave Liniger TBBS episode 046: Acting Your Wage with Dave Ramsey TBBS episode 075: Your Second Change with Mike Foster
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| 30 Jul 2020 | How To Love and Be Loved | Part 1: Understanding Yourself #230 | 00:37:32 | |
“All of life is about relationships. It has to do with the capacity to love and to be loved.” – Joe Ehrmann
All of us long to love and be loved, but giving and receiving love is also one of the most difficult challenges we face in life. In this episode, the first in a special series of six, Brian and Joe Ehrmann teach why we must better understand and love ourselves so that we can love other people and receive love in return. Topics discussed include how damaging ideals of masculinity and femininity are passed from generation to generation; how we can recognize and reject these false concepts of who and what we are; and how we can correct and redefine our models for humanity, improve our relationships and discover our true purpose.
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MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: “Season of Life,” by Jeffrey Marx
INSPIRATIONAL QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE: “All of us have been wounded on life's journey, and we've got to find some kind of healing so that we can be connected to people at our deepest levels, intimately with our souls and with care and compassion and with empathy.” – Joe Ehrmann “We've got all these young boys and girls looking for all the wrong things in each other and none of them feeling good about who and what they are, because there's this tremendous sense that ‘I don't measure up’.” – Joe Ehrmann “If you don't come to grips with your own woundedness and your own pain, your own false concepts and false self-identity, then these problems are going to go from generation to generation.” – Joe Ehrmann “If you haven't been relationally successful, life ends up becoming extremely unfulfilling. You can only measure success in terms of relationships.” – Joe Ehrmann “At the end of your life, you ought to be able to look back over and know that the world is a different place, a better place because you lived, you loved and you were involved, and you live that as some kind of other centered purpose.” – Joe Ehrmann
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| 20 Jun 2017 | The Rise of a Social Media Giant – with Shayne Sweeney #055 | 01:04:38 | |
“When you do something, do it better than you thought you could do.” — Shayne Sweeney Growing up in Northern California, Shayne Sweeney had a knack for computers. Although his hobby got him kicked out of high school, it set him on course to becoming the first engineer for Instagram. In this episode of Takeover Tuesday, Dermot Buffini asks Shayne all about his journey; from being expelled from high school to his time developing apps in San Francisco, including the start of Instagram. Shayne discusses his early web development successes and failures; how the release of the iPhone got him focused on developing apps; and the early days and rise of Instagram. You’ll learn why simplicity is important, how failure helps build confidence, and the five things you need to start something new. Whether you’ve been in business for years or you’re nervous to launch your idea, this episode will provide the motivation and inspiration you need to put the work in and achieve success.
Inspirational quotes from today’s interview: “It’s not the idea that’s the value; it’s the work in making the idea a reality.” — Shayne Sweeney “By working on CoffeeTable, I was still connected to the chain of everything in my path.” — Shayne Sweeney “I moved down to meet people who are like-minded, who I respect and can really learn from.” — Shayne Sweeney “You have to see things play out. You have to see it validated after a certain amount of time.” — Shayne Sweeney “It’s very hard to find the simple thing when you have so much going on.” — Dermot Buffini “If you’re building a social product, you won’t be successful without your customer.” — Shayne Sweeney “Have confidence in where you’re going, but you’ve got to maintain that pulse [on the customer].” — Shayne Sweeney “Understanding what you do is the most important quality or characteristic you have.” — Shayne Sweeney “Recognize that failure is tough and sometimes you need someone to tell you it’s not working.” — Shayne Sweeney
Mentioned in the episode: The Dip by Seth Godin How to Want What you Have by Timothy Ray Miller Isaac Asimov Foundation series
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| 07 Jan 2020 | Begin #190 | 00:28:56 | |
“I believe success is a series of new beginnings.” — Brian Buffini Do you want to improve your life this year? In this episode, Brian explains how, even when faced with difficulties, this can be your best year yet if you analyze what holds you back, get consistent and become effective. If you want to launch into the new year in the right way, then don’t miss this episode! Interested in making 2020 your best year ever? Check out Buffini & Company Master Class and learn from industry legend Brian Buffini and more! Are you a Buffini Insider? What are you waiting for! Sign up today for your opportunity to receive exclusive perks and for a brand new feature to ask Brian a question! Already an Insider? Do you want to ask Brian a question or want advice on mindsets, motivation and methodologies of success? Log in to submit your question and for a chance to connect with Brian on-air!
Inspirational quotes from today’s podcast: “The mistake that many people make is they want a cataclysmic change from the previous year.” — Brian Buffini “I believe success is a series of new beginnings.” — Brian Buffini “Success consists of going from failure to failure without loss of enthusiasm.” — Winston Churchill “If you keep improving over a period of time, it becomes radical.” — Brian Buffini “Setting a goal is not the main thing. It is deciding how you will go about achieving it and staying with that plan.” — Tom Landry “Give me six hours to chop down a tree and I will spend the first four sharpening the axe.” — Abraham Lincoln “To build trust with another human being, be consistent.” — Brian Buffini “Here’s the key component in achievement. You need to build trust with yourself. The only way you’re going to build trust with yourself is to be consistent.” — Brian Buffini “Inconsistency is the only thing in which men are consistent.” — Horace Smith “A habit cannot be tossed out the window; it must be coaxed down the stairs a step at a time.” — Mark Twain “Good habits are the keys to all success. Bad habits are the unlocked door to failure.” — Og Mandino “You’re not a quitter.” — Brian Buffini “A quitter is somebody who gives up permanently…the key is to keep getting back in the game.” — Brian Buffini “When life gets in the way, our goals and our plans can go out the window.” — Brian Buffini “Life is always going to happen.” — Brian Buffini “Never miss twice. If you miss one day, try to get back on track as quickly as possible.” — James Clear “Success does not consist in never making mistakes, but in never making the same one a second time.” — George Bernard Shaw “When I’ve learned a lesson the hard way, I don’t plan on learning that lesson again.” — Brian Buffini “We’ve all got to be doers.” — Brian Buffini “You can be very active, but not very productive.” — Brian Buffini “If you want to become a reader, leave a book on your pillow.” — Brian Buffini
Mentioned in this episode: Episode 182, "The Brian Buffini Show" "Atomic Habits" by James Clear “Tiny Habits” by BJ Fogg Buffini & Company Master Class
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| 20 Sep 2016 | Episode 021: The Path to Mastery – Part 2 | 00:51:02 | |
“A good teacher is like a candle—it consumes itself to light the way for others.” — Unknown A couple of episodes ago, Brian Buffini delved into the concept of mastery, from George Leonard’s best-selling book of the same name. This episode, Brian continues the topic and outlines the five keys to mastery, offering lessons from successful people who exemplify each concept, including Carlos Santana and golfer Jason Day. You’ll dive deep into the five keys, learn why practice is vital to progress, understand the role of visualization and learn how to maintain your edge without being edgy. This is an episode you don’t want to miss, regardless of your place on your journey to mastery.
Inspirational quotes from today’s interview: “A good teacher is like a candle—It consumes itself to light the way for others.” — Unknown “Practice is not something you do, it’s something you are.” — Brian Buffini “The formula for success is simple: Practice and concentration, then more practice and more concentration.” — Babe Didrikson Zaharias “Practice a drill until you can’t get it wrong.” — Steph Curry “Practice is the magic formula. Talent is important, but not nearly as important as practice.” — George Leonard “Be willing to surrender who you are for what you could become.” — Unknown “You will always be too much of something for someone: too big, too loud, too soft, too edgy. If you round out your edges, you lose your edge.” — Danielle LaPorte “The secret of change is not to focus all your energy, not on fighting the old, but on building the new.” — Socrates “Take the attitude of a student, never be too big to ask questions, never know too much to learn something new.” — Og Mandino “Ancora Imparo—I am still learning.” — Michelangelo “He who has health has hope and he who has hope has everything.” — Arabian proverb “God created a circle of light and love so vast that no one can stand of it.” — Carlos Santana
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| 18 Jul 2017 | Get organized now! The Most Organized Man in America – with Dr. Alex Lackey #059 | 01:00:23 | |
“Completed work is exhilarating; incomplete work is exhausting.” — Dr. Alex Lackey
Many of us would like to be better organized, but aren’t sure how to get started. In this episode, Brian Buffini interviews organizational expert, Dr. Alex Lackey to find out the secret to becoming better organized. Dr. Lackey delves into the five aspects of organization, which work together to help a person become more efficient with their business as well as time. You’ll learn why it’s important to have a master to-do list in addition to a daily list, why you should sort paperwork and projects into A, B and C categories; how to get started on overwhelming important projects, why time-blocking your schedule is imperative and how to use the momentum of starting a project to ensure you finish it. Whether your desk looks like a tornado hit it or you just want to brush up on your organizational skills, you’ll be sure to find some helpful tips in this podcast.
Inspirational quotes from today’s interview: “You have to know where you’re heading and what you need to do for the day.” — Dr. Alex Lackey “A clean desk is a sign of someone who knows what’s important and where things are and what things need to be done to accomplish certain goals.” — Dr. Alex Lackey “Completed work is exhilarating; incomplete work is exhausting.” — Dr. Alex Lackey “Whenever possible, do it now.” — Dr. Alex Lackey “People invest time in C projects because they’re easy to do. If you do 15 C projects in one day instead of a third of an A project, you’re way behind.” — Dr. Alex Lackey “A C project won’t make THE difference.” — Dr. Alex Lackey “When someone else can do it, let them do it. Learn to delegate.” — Dr. Alex Lackey “Starting the overwhelming A is one of the most important things you can do.” — Dr. Alex Lackey “Poor planning on my part shouldn’t create an emergency on someone else’s.” — Dr. Alex Lackey “An excuse is no substitute for a project.” — Dr. Alex Lackey “Make gratitude an attitude.” — Dr. Alex Lackey “You’re successful when the quality of the list of things you don’t get done is high.” — Brian Buffini “It’s not how much time you spend; it’s how you spend your time.” — Dr. Alex Lackey
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| 08 Apr 2016 | Episode 005: Brian and Coach Lou Holtz at Augusta | 00:24:52 | |
“What would your life look like if you took away some of the excuses?” — Brian Buffini Even the best coaches need little a bit of coaching themselves from time to time. In this case, Brian received priceless advice from top college football coach, Lou Holtz while playing golf at the world-renowned Augusta National Golf Club. While the trip was intended to lift Brian’s spirits after he lost his home and belongings, including his golf clubs, in the wildfires that tore through San Diego in 2007, things didn’t go according to plan. You’ll hear how tough words can bring out your best, the importance of perspective and why excuses never make up for a lack of practice. Most importantly, it’ll encourage you to ask yourself: What would your life look like if you took away some of the excuses?
Inspirational quotes from today’s interview: “Can I trust you? Are you good at what you do? Do you care about me? I took those three principles and applied them in my business life and it really solidified my success in business.” — Brian Buffini “A coach can pull more out of you than you can pull out of yourself.” — Brian Buffini “A rich man is not the man who has the most but the one who needs the least.” — Lou Holtz “We lost so much valuable memorabilia that can’t be replaced, but we didn’t lose anything we cannot take to heaven.” — Lou Holtz “Two are better than one because they have a good return for their labor. If either of them falls down, one can help the other up. But pity anyone who falls and has no one to help them up.” — Ecclesiastes 4:9-10 “When we don’t recognize our gifts we don’t understand our own value.” — Brian Buffini
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| 08 Sep 2020 | Skipping Down the Road to Success with Joe Niego #241 | 00:37:45 | |
“When I have an alignment of my mindset of my head, if my heart is open and my hands are taking action, it unleashes my potential.” – Joe Niego The pathway to success is never straightforward – there are always bumps and bruises along the way. In this episode, recorded live at The Peak Experience, Joe Niego teaches how you can overcome obstacles, unleash your potential and skip down the road to true success, just like the characters in “The Wizard of Oz.” Topics discussed include the three reasons people trip up, the powerful affirmations you can use to help you succeed and why you should constantly try to take a position of humility as you learn, interact and assess your mistakes.
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MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: “The Wizard of Oz” movie “Mindset: The New Psychology of Success,” by Carol S. Dweck “Think and Grow Rich,” by Napoleon Hill Chicago LockDown youth basketball program
INSPIRATIONAL QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE: “Fears aren't bad, they're normal. The problem is when they paralyze us.” – Joe Niego “There's no such thing as failure, there's only feedback.” – Joe Niego “When the mind is weak, a situation becomes a problem. When the mind is balanced, the situation becomes a challenge. But when the mind is strong, the situation becomes an opportunity.” – Anonymous “When I practice being courageous and get outside my comfort zone, I’m more apt to be vulnerable, I’m more apt to be honest, I’m more apt to be humble. It unleashes everything else. Courage is huge.” – Joe Niego “The more courage we lean into, the more we get to where we want to go.” – Joe Niego “You gain strength, courage and confidence by every experience in which you really stop to look fear in the face. You must do the thing you think you cannot do.” – Eleanor Roosevelt.
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| 21 Jan 2020 | Creating Your Zihuatanejo #192 | 00:37:50 | |
“Zihuatanejo is ultimately a state of mind.” – Brian Buffini When it comes to creating more peace and joy in our lives, a picture is worth a thousand words. In this episode, recorded live at Buffini & Company’s The Peak Experience, Brian teaches how to create a vision of your own Zihuatanejo, just as the character Andy Dufresne did in “The Shawshank Redemption.” At the end of this episode, Brian walks the audience through a writing exercise for creating their own Zihuatanejo. Our team has put together a resource to help you do the very same. Click the button below to grab it!
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MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: “The Shawshank Redemption” movie The Peak Experience 2020
FAVORITE QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE: “It takes an awful lot of work to get to simple.” – Brian Buffini “If you can visualize it, if you can dream it, there’s some way to do it.” – Walt Disney “You can be of service to someone else. And, oh by the way, as you shine a light to someone else’s path, it will be a light to your own.” – Brian Buffini “Disciplines and habits are positive new patterns you choose to establish.” – Brian Buffini “Every dream has a process and a price tag.” – Brian Buffini
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| 13 Jun 2017 | Investing 101 with Brian’s Financial Brain Trust #054 | 00:50:03 | |
“To be successful, you have to start with your mindset. I’ve yet to meet a rich pessimist.” — Ben Stewart Taking control of your financial future is as simple as: 1. Work, 2. Spend less than you make and 3. Invest. In this episode, Brian Buffini invites a panel of financial and real estate experts to share their valuable experiences and timeless tips for building long-term wealth. The panel includes top Realtor, Joe Niego, who shares his tips for investing in real estate; Ben Stewart, President of Stewart Wealth Managament, who shares his best advice for investing wisely; and San Diego Realtor, Jamie Hopkins, who discusses owning short-term/vacation rental properties. You’ll learn why your mindset is crucial to a successful investment strategy, why investing should be viewed as another business and the top three mistakes people make when purchasing a short-term rental property. If you’re ready to take the next step on the journey to financial freedom, you won’t want to miss this episode.
Inspirational quotes from today’s interview: “The way to get ahead in life is to work” — Brian Buffini “Spend less than you make.” — Brian Buffini “It’s a wise thing to invest.” — Joe Niego “You gotta get the dead presidents working for you.” — Joe Niego “To be successful, you have to start with your mindset.” — Ben Stewart “I have yet to meet a rich pessimist.” — Ben Stewart “People capture half the upside of the markets because they make decisions based on fear.” — Ben Stewart “Invest in what you know and think long term.” — Jamie Hopkins “Investment real estate is a business that’s disguised itself as an investment.” — Joe Niego “[Owning real estate] is a working man’s path to wealth.” — Joe Niego “It’s not a pure investment; it’s another business.” — Joe Niego “No one will care for your money like you will yourself.” — Joe Niego “Play to win the game. It’s a long game; stay in it.” — Ben Stewart “Invest in what you know.” — Jamie Hopkins
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| 19 Sep 2017 | Tuesday with Mitch—An interview with author of Tuesdays with Morrie, Mitch Albom #068 | 01:00:36 | |
“I would’ve given up had I not been driven by a force that was not my own.” — Mitch Albom Before best-selling author Mitch Albom was a successful sports writer, he was a musician in New York City. After answering an ad in the newspaper for writer, his journalism career began. In this episode, Brian Buffini interviews Mitch to learn about his story, from the beginning of his journalism career taking whatever assignments he could find to reconnecting with his former professor, Morrie Schwartz, and spending time with him each week, in what would eventually become the best-seller, “Tuesdays with Morrie.” Mitch delves into his perspective on the current dynamics of the sports and news industries and shares his secret to getting started in any industry, why it’s essential to be ambitious for the right reasons and how reconnecting with his mentor changed his life forever. By the end of the episode, you’ll have a renewed perspective on life.
Inspirational quotes from today’s interview: “You absorb creativity by observing it.” — Mitch Albom “How do you get started? Get busy” — Mitch Albom “I was blessed to have death come into my life at a young age. Watching Morrie die in front of me and seeing what was important to him and what wasn’t important to him was the greatest gift I could have had at that young age.” — Mitch Albom “He was so full of love and light. I said I want to be like this.” — Mitch Albom “I would’ve given up had I not been driven by a force that was not my own.” — Mitch Albom “Ambition by itself is not bad. It’s when it becomes the only thing you focus on. You have to separate the ambitious act from the ambitious emotion.” — Mitch Albom “You’re not getting to know the athlete; you’re getting to know the image of the athlete.” — Mitch Albom “Writing is the last refuge of sports.” — Mitch Albom “We live in the world of clicks now.” — Mitch Albom “Giving is living. Taking only makes you feel like your time is limited. Giving makes you feel more alive.” — Morrie Schwartz
Mentioned in the episode: The Sports Reporters podcast “Tuesdays with Morrie” by Mitch Albom “Giliad” by Marilynne Robinson
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| 18 Oct 2016 | Episode 024: Living an Inspired Life - Part 2 | 00:38:35 | |
“I did it before, I can do it again.” In Part 1 of this two-part series you learned the benefits of living an inspired life, and gained the tools to start anew. In this episode, Brian delves into the role of affirmations in living an inspired life. You’ll learn internal and external affirmations to repeat every day, get the formula for turning your vision into reality and discover how to be victorious in your life. Brian also walks listeners through an exercise designed to get them thinking about the character qualities that inspire our daily lives. Want to live an inspired life? Listen to this episode.
Inspirational quotes from today’s interview: “Everything starts with a vision.” — Brian Buffini “I see every shot I’m going to take in my mind before I get my body involved in it.” — Jack Nicklaus “Imagination is more important than knowledge.” — Albert Einstein “Make sure your worst enemy doesn’t live between your own two ears.” — Laird Hamilton “The more successful you become, the more impactful your words become.” — Brian Buffini “The things that proceed out of the mouth come from the heart.” — Matthew 15:18 “Good, better, best. Never let it rest, until your ‘good’ is better and your ‘better’ is best.” — Tim Duncan “I’m into dreamers that do.” — Brian Buffini
Mentioned in this episode: What to Say When You Talk to Yourself by Shad Helmstetter, PhD.
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| 01 Nov 2016 | Episode 025: The Power of a Made-Up Mind | 00:48:34 | |
“You can do it, but you gotta have your mind made up.” — Therese Buffini What do all successful people have in common? They’ve made up their minds to win long before the first victory. In this episode, Brian discusses the power of a made up mind and shares inspiring stories from his own life and the lives of people who’ve defied the odds. You’ll learn five benefits of harnessing the power of your own made-up mind, how to turn negative feedback into lessons, and the importance of making a decision, no matter how big or small. Brian also asks the two questions to consider when you want to make up your mind to live the life you’ve always dreamed of. Whether you’re struggling to reach your goals or you just want to get motivated to thrive in 2017, this is an episode you don’t want to miss.
Inspirational quotes from today’s interview: “You can do it, but you gotta have your mind made up.” — Therese Buffini “Inside all books of success and all stories of victories, there are chapters of failure.” — Brian Buffini “Even though you may stop for a while, when your mind is made up you never, ever give up.” — Brian Buffini “If you’re giving up, your mind is not made up.” — Brian Buffini “A human being whose mind is made up is a force of nature in this world.” — Brian Buffini “The feedback we get from making those decisions becomes part of your story.” — Brian Buffini “If you have a strong enough “why,” you can endure any “how.”” — Viktor Frankl
Mentioned in this episode: Man’s Search for Meaning by Viktor Frankl
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| 31 Jan 2017 | Episode 035: The Other Shore with Diana Nyad | 01:08:12 | |
“I refuse to go about any day other than all in.” — Diana Nyad Although she had a successful broadcasting career, Diana Nyad is best known for her multiple attempts to swim from Cuba to Florida, finally achieving her goal at the age of 64. In this episode, recorded at the MasterMind Summit, Diana Nyad weaves a motivational tale of achieving success after multiple failures. She shares her journey as a small child who dreamed of being a champion to the heartbreak of losing her first race to the existential crisis the led to her attempting the 111-mile swim from Cuba to Florida at the age of 60. Diana’s gift for storytelling places you in the middle of the action of each attempt and is sure to inspire you to reconnect with your goals by the end of the hour.
Inspirational quotes from today’s interview: “I am a fanatic. That’s how people get ahead in life because they’re fanatics.” — Diana Nyad “There’s a beautiful star, it’s your dream, it’s in your soul and it inspires you so much even though it may be unreachable, untouchable, impossible. You dig down with all that’s in you, month by month and year by year, with focus and with discipline and one day, you may not actually touch that star of yours but by then you’re up in the heavens playing in rarified air.” — Diana Nyad “I couldn’t have done it a fingernail faster.” — Diana Nyad “Every day in my life, no matter what I do, succeed or not, do everything I do, not a fingernail better.” — Diana Nyad “I loved coming to the other shore and being a person who just didn’t quit.” — Diana Nyad “It was will alone that helped me swim another 18 hours.” — Diana Nyad “I was always chasing after other people who were chasing their dreams.” — Diana Nyad “It’s not about making it; it’s about not giving up on it.” — Diana Nyad “What you get by achieving your goals is not as important as what you become by achieving your goals.” — Henry David Thoreau
Mentioned in this episode: EverWalk; Diana Nyad’s walk across America to inspire people to get out from behind the screen and get moving.
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| 28 Aug 2018 | Rise Up to Your Purpose #117 | 00:52:30 | |
“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
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| 04 Aug 2020 | The Law of the Harvest #231 | 00:28:26 | |
“If you give with an open hand, you'll see an abundance that you never imagined.” – Brian Buffini The Law of the Harvest is an age-old principle of success with a very modern application in today’s world. In this episode, recorded live at the Buffini & Company MasterMind Summit, Brian explains why you reap what you sow, how the three elements of the law work together and why this powerful formula for success can transform not only your business, but your life too.
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MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Buffini & Company MasterMind Summit “Boundaries,” by Henry Cloud
INSPIRATIONAL QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE: “Humility is the soil that's required for every growth.” – Brian Buffini “Here's the formula: It's 80 percent give, it's 10 percent ask and it's 10 percent grow.” – Brian Buffini “You need to be able to have value and communicate your value. And, if you can do that, you'll have all the customers you can handle.” – Brian Buffini “Can you put your name to that?” – Harry Buffini “Try not to become a person of success, but rather try to become a person of value.” – Albert Einstein “Gratitude is not only the greatest of virtues, but the parent of all others.” – Cicero “You become more influential the more you grow yourself.” – Brian Buffini “Confront your inadequacies and push your personal boundaries. It's the surest way to grow, improve and expand the scope of your influence.” – John C. Maxwell “If you are not willing to learn, no one can help you. If you are determined to learn, no one can stop you.” Zig Ziglar
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| 17 Jul 2018 | Developing Your Self-Belief #111 | 00:44:49 | |
“If we believe in ourselves, we can have belief in others.” — Brian Buffini The beliefs we hold about ourselves can either motivate us to achieve success or provide the excuses we tell ourselves to justify a failure, or worse, not bothering to try at all. Many people feel the consequences of low self-belief, including arrogance, criticizing others or simply trying too hard. In this episode, Brian Buffini delves into the topic of self-belief and offers tips to help you improve your belief in yourself, your abilities and your future. You’ll learn how insecurity can sabotage your dreams, the role your past experiences and other people’s feedback have on shaping your beliefs and the two affirmations to repeat when you feel your belief is faltering. When we believe in ourselves and our abilities, we have the confidence to rise above the challenges we face and achieve our goals. If you struggle with self-belief—and let’s face it, who doesn’t—this episode is for you. Don’t forget to download the resource to help you evaluate your self-esteem. Are you a Buffini Show Insider? What are you waiting for? Join today!
Inspirational quotes from today’s interview: “If we believe in ourselves, we can have belief in others.” — Brian Buffini “Low self-esteem is like driving through life with your hand-brake on.” — Max Maltz “Needing to talk badly about others indicates low self-esteem. That means, ‘I feel so low that instead of picking myself up, I have to cut others down.’ Letting go of negative things quickly is healthy.” — Pope Francis “Just being myself is good enough to be great.” — Brian Buffini “Too many of us are not living our dreams because we are living our fears.” — Les Brown “False Evidence Appearing Real.” — Zig Ziglar “Failure is an event, not a person.” — Zig Ziglar “You can’t go back and change the beginning, but you can start where you are and change the ending.” — C.S. Lewis “What can I learn from this? What can I do the next time I’m in this situation?” — Carol Dweck “You want to be extra rigorous about doing the best thing you can. Find everything that’s wrong with it and fix it. Seek negative feedback, particularly from friends.” — Elon Musk “We need stress to live; we need resistance to grow.” — Brian Buffini “The reason we struggle with insecurity is because we compare our behind-the-scenes with everyone else’s highlight reel.” –Steve Furtick “Comparison produces insecurity because it focuses on what you’re not.” — Brian Buffini “Comparison is the thief of joy.” — Theodore Roosevelt “The only competition that matters is the one that takes place within yourself.” — Pete Carroll “A winner is someone who recognizes his God-given talents, works his tail off to develop them into skills and the uses these skills to accomplish his goals.” — Larry Bird “To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you someone else is the greatest accomplishment.” — Ralph Waldo Emerson “Believe in yourself. Have faith in your abilities. Without a whole but reasonable confidence in your powers, you cannot be successful.” — Norman Vincent Peele “Almost every successful person begins with two beliefs: The future can be better than the present and I have the power to make it so.” — David Brooks “Whether you think you can or you think you can’t, you’re right.” — Henry Ford “If you’ve done something once, you can do it again or you can do it better. The beauty is in the pursuit of the limit, not the limit itself.” –Ashton Eaton “Find a need and fill it. Successful businesses are founded on the needs of people.” — A.G. Gaston “When you develop yourself to the point where your belief in yourself is so strong that you know you can accomplish anything you put your mind to, your future will be unlimited.” — Brian Tracy
Mentioned in the episode: What to Say When You Talk to Yourself by Shad Helmstetter Mindset by Carol Dweck The Emigrant Edge by Brian Buffini
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| 01 Dec 2020 | Real Estate: The Greatest Career in the World #253 | 00:36:12 | |
“Not only is America still a land of opportunity, but real estate is the very essence of that land of opportunity.” – Brian Buffini Brian Buffini has been working in the real estate industry for the past 35 years. In this episode, he explains how real estate set him up for many more opportunities in life and how, with the right training, it can do the same for others. Topics discussed include: the importance of constantly developing your skills, why systems are the key to consistency and how you can successfully kickstart a career in the industry.
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MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: The National Association of REALTORS ® “The Alchemist,” by Paulo Coelho Episode 226, The Magic of Owning a Home
INSPIRATIONAL QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE: “The real estate business is not perfect. The real key is, is it perfect for you?” — Brian Buffini “The same wind blows on us all; the winds of disaster, opportunity and change. Therefore, it is not the blowing of the wind but the setting of the sails that will determine our direction in life.” — Jim Rohn “Don't wait for the right opportunity: create it.” — George Bernard Shaw “In this business, top earners are top learners.” — Brian Buffini “Real estate is a contact sport. You need to be connecting with people and building relationships.” — Brian Buffini “Real estate rewards action, and the rewards are enormous.” — Brian Buffini
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| 29 Jun 2021 | Brian Buffini’s Bold Predictions: 2021 Mid-Year Update #284 | 00:35:33 | |
“I haven't seen this cycle too many times in my 35 years in real estate, but nothing I see says we're in a bubble or anything like it.” — Brian Buffini
In a challenging marketplace, real estate professionals need to be prepared for what lies ahead if they want to succeed and serve their clients at the highest levels. In this episode, Brian gives his mid-year evaluation of the economy and reveals his bold predictions for the industry for the next six months. He shares the most up-to-date economic data available, outlines changes happening in the marketplace and explains why agents need to become even more professional in order to capitalize on opportunities and maximize success. Featuring an exclusive interview with Dr. Lawrence Yun, Chief Economist at the National Association of REALTORS®, this episode will get you ready for what the second half of 2021 has in store.
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MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: The National Association of REALTORS® Episode 201, This Too Shall Pass – an Interview with Dr. Lawrence Yun Buffini & Company Real Estate Report Buffini & Company Team Coaching
INSPIRATIONAL QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE: “It's an 80:20 business, or maybe now it’s a 90:10 business because one has to have that special skill to get the deals done in these unique inventory-short market conditions.” — Dr. Lawrence Yun “Core inflation is actually rising at the highest pace in 30 years.” — Dr. Lawrence Yun “Now we are seeing some topping out in the home sales activity in recent months. That is to say, we are beginning to see sales approaching pre-pandemic levels.” — Dr. Lawrence Yun “Don't expect any persistent price decline. It may occur just temporarily. Even that temporary price decline may not occur, but if it was to occur it is just simply a second chance opportunity for some buyers who have been outbid by others.” — Dr. Lawrence Yun “Our commitment at Buffini & Company is to try to make as many agents as we can as professional as we can, as productive as we can, as successful as we can.” — Brian Buffini “You want to get paid like a pro, you have to practice like a pro. You have to have the skills of a pro, and then you get paid like one.” — Brian Buffini
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| 30 May 2017 | Understanding the Heart of a Champion with Anna Buffini #052 | 00:36:55 | |
“You can control how hard you work, how much you prepare, your attitude, how much you cheer on your teammates, etc. If you give 100 percent to that, that’s what makes you a champion and it helps you achieve your goal to win.” — Anna Buffini Champion equestrian, Anna Buffini, has earned many blue ribbons, accolades and awards in the sport of dressage. Up at dawn, she hones her craft with recently retired horse, Sundayboy, and works tirelessly until dusk. She’s more than a fierce competitor; she’s been recognized by her peers for sportsmanship as well. In this episode, Brian interviews his daughter, Anna, and she shares her journey to becoming a champion. You’ll learn why teamwork is important, even in an individualized sport like dressage; why preparation and focus are essential to performing at one’s best; and the role the little things one does daily play in becoming a winner. Anna proves hard work and sacrifice sure pay off. The lessons she’s learned competing in the dressage arena are applicable in the business arena as well. If you want to win in business, you don’t want to miss this episode.
Inspirational quotes from today’s interview: You can control how hard you work, how much you prepare, your attitude, how much you cheer on your teammates, etc. If you give 100 percent to that, that’s what makes you a champion and it helps you achieve your goal to win.” — Anna Buffini “I want everyone to come together and be a team, even though it’s an individual sport.” — Anna Buffini “I’m a fierce competitor—I want to win. But I want to compete against people at their best.” — Anna Buffini “Together, everybody’s better.” — Anna Buffini “The only way to achieve your goals is to help others achieve theirs.” — Zig Ziglar “Iron sharpens iron. You make each other better by competing at your best against each other.” — Anna Buffini “What you do in the dark brings you to the light.” — Anna Buffini “I will love the light for it shows me the way, yet I will endure the darkness because it shows me the stars.” — Og Mandino “People want to achieve, but rarely do people want to pay the price.” — Brian Buffini “[Writing goals] gives you a destination and the drive you need to get there.” — Anna Buffini “If you’re bored with life, you don’t get up every morning with a burning desire to do things, you don’t have enough goals.” — Lou Holtz “Don’t train emotionally.” — Günter Seidel “Always train like an underdog.” — Carli Lloyd, U.S. Women’s Soccer
Mentioned in the episode: Book: Mastery: The Keys to Success and Long-Term Fulfillment by George Leonard Movie: Seabiscuit
About Anna Buffini: Articles: PS Dressage: Anna Buffini and Sundayboy Leave a Mark on American U25 Nations Cup History Dressage-News.com: Anna Buffini’s Success at CDI Under-25 in First Time in Wellington Dressage-News.com: Anna Buffini Rides Sundayboy to Under-25 Nations Cup Freestyle Victory With Personal Best Score in Horse’s Final Competition California Riding Magazine: Horse People: Anna Buffini—Young Rider champion makes the most of many blessings Horses Daily: Anna Buffini—2014 AGCO/USEF Young Rider Dressage National Champion Social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AnnA-Buffini-Dressage-379661578782315/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anna_buffini/ Video: YouTube: Sundayboy & Anna Buffini – Freestyle Presentation – Evening of Musical Freestyles 2017
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| 15 Dec 2020 | The Three Selves – an Interview with Tony Schwartz #255 | 00:42:31 | |
“You can't change what you don't notice. But noticing changes everything.” – Tony Schwartz
Being our best selves even when faced with challenging emotions requires real practice. In this episode, Brian interviews Tony Schwartz about how we can become more aware of what we’re feeling and why so that we can better control difficult situations and not react defensively. Tony defines the three selves that live inside all of us, advises how we can positively learn from our mistakes and embrace life and teaches why we must accept all parts of ourselves. He also provides exclusive access to PeopleFuel®, a unique program that’s designed to help people more skillfully manage their physical, emotional, mental and spiritual energy.
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MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: “The Power of Full Engagement,” by Tony Schwartz “The Way We're Working Isn't Working,” by Tony Schwartz “Boundaries,” by Dr. Henry Cloud and Dr. John Townsend “The Greatest Salesman in the World,” by Og Mandino
INSPIRATIONAL QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE: “What becomes so important during a time like this are two words: self-regulation, the ability to calm your own nervous system, to take good care of yourself.” — Tony Schwartz “The question you want to be asking yourself when you start to get frustrated or angry is – ‘What am I afraid of?’” — Tony Schwartz “Adult development is something that can continue to happen all through your life, and one of the most powerful mechanisms for that is to develop that self-observer, that capacity to stand back from your experience and observe it without reacting to it. Because, when you can do that, then you can make a decision, a choice, a deliberate choice about how you want to show up.” — Tony Schwartz “The most virtuous quality overused becomes a liability.” — Tony Schwartz “The only way to actually navigate the world gracefully is to hold both a positive quality and its opposite, but its positive opposite.” — Tony Schwartz “Education without implementation is merely entertainment.” — Brian Buffini
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| 03 Sep 2019 | Principles From the Greatest Salesman, Part 1 #171 | 01:06:12 | |
“Principles don’t change.” — Brian Buffini Og Mandino’s “The Greatest Salesman in the World” is a classic guide to success that has profoundly impacted the lives of millions of people around the world. In this episode, Brian takes a deep dive into the book and explores its The 10 Ancient Scrolls for Success in a way never done before. Download your copy now and by the end of the episode, not only will you see these bedrock principles in a fresh, new and deeper way, you’ll be able to use them on a daily basis to achieve more success than you ever dreamed possible. Are you a Buffini Insider? What are you waiting for! Sign up today for your opportunity to receive exclusive perks and for a brand new feature to ask Brian a question! Already an Insider? Do you want to ask Brian a question or want advice on mindsets, motivation and methodologies of success? Log in to submit your question and for a chance to connect with Brian on-air!
Inspirational quotes from today’s interview: “We get to serve wherever we are.” – Brian Buffini “We’re all pebbles on a pond.” – Brian Buffini “The goal is to grow, do it for ourselves and then make a difference.” – Brian Buffini “We don’t have to change the world – we just have to influence our world.” – Brian Buffini “Principles don’t change, tactics do.” – Brian Buffini “Life is not easy; it’s challenging.” – Brian Buffini “Gratitude is the most important attitude.” – Brian Buffini “Gratitude is everything because it keeps the complaining away.” – Brian Buffini “Today is not a date. Today is a decision.” – Brian Buffini “I am not a product of my circumstances. I am a product of my decisions.” – Stephen Covey “Begin a daily renewal.” – Brian Buffini “With a new day comes new strength and new thoughts.” – Eleanor Roosevelt “You have to believe change is possible – positive change.” – Brian Buffini “The only way you’re going to have positive change in your life is if you actually direct it.” – Brian Buffini “Progress is impossible without change, and those who cannot change their minds cannot change anything.” – George Bernard Shaw “Looking forward to things is half the pleasure of them.” – Anne of Green Gables “Life is for living.” – Brian Buffini “Don’t get paralyzed by the future – know the value of each day.” – Brian Buffini “Each day has tremendous power in it.” – Brian Buffini “Don’t throw your days away.” – Brian Buffini “Sometimes, you will never know the value of a moment until it becomes a memory.” – Dr Seuss “Adversity is a gift.” – Brian Buffini “You’re sitting on a bigger engine than you use.” – Brian Buffini “Patience, persistence and perspiration make an unbeatable combination for success.” – Napoleon Hill “The key is to have a voracious pursuit and still hold it with an open hand.” – Brian Buffini “There’s no reason to have a plan B because it distracts from Plan A.” – Will Smith “There are two ways to live your life. One is as though nothing is a miracle. The other is as though everything is a miracle.” – Albert Einstein “As you grow, so grows your business. As you learn, so you earn.” – Brian Buffini “Live every day as if it were your last, because someday you’re going to be right.” – Mohammad Ali “The way we spell love is TIME.” – Brian Buffini “Learn to separate the majors from the minors. A lot of people don’t do well simply because they major in minor things.” – Jim Rohn “Learning never exhausts the mind.” – Leonardo da Vinci “Carpe Diem – Seize the day!” – Horace (23 BC) “Don’t pray for an easy life, pray for the strength to endure a difficult one.” – Bruce Lee
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| 20 Jul 2016 | Episode 015: An Interview with the Man on the Moon | 00:53:18 | |
“You’d like to try to leave the world a little better than when you came.” — Neil Armstrong On July 20, 1969, people gathered in front of their televisions around the world to watch astronaut Neil Armstrong walk on the moon and utter one of the most famous phrases in history: “One small step for man, one giant leap for mankind.” In this episode, Brian shares his interview with Neil Armstrong from the MasterMind Summit. America’s famous astronaut delves into his experience in space, what it’s like to navigate a craft into the stratosphere with a computer less powerful than today’s smartphone, and the one thing he credits with the success of their space mission. Along the way, you’ll learn why it’s important to love your work, how to create achievable goals and the wise advice he received from his colleague, Michael Collins, that allowed him to maintain a positive attitude. Buckle up and get ready to journey into space.
Inspirational quotes from today’s interview “We loved our work.” — Neil Armstrong “Communication was substantially responsible for our success because we not only had to work together, we had to communicate over mass distances on earth as well as between earth and the spacecraft.” — Neil Armstrong “We all depend on other people to some extent for our successes. You don’t want to be the weak link. You want to do your part so the team succeeds.” — Neil Armstrong “It was not as good as a laptop but a little better than a handheld.” — Neil Armstrong “[The moon] was dark, but was illuminated by the earth. It was the most beautiful sight I’ve ever seen.” — Neil Armstrong “The only thing harder than flying to the moon would be faking it.”— Neil Armstrong “The striking part to me is how little we know about [the earth] yet. We’ve only explored a teeny tiny portion of this place.” — Neil Armstrong “It’s a great advantage when goals can be stated in such a way, they’re not ambiguous and you know exactly what it is you’re trying to do.” — Neil Armstrong “You’d like to leave the world a little better than when you came.” — Neil Armstrong “No one could fail to be impressed at the views. You’re very aware of the unique nature of our planet.” — Neil Armstrong “Every person who’s been into space has thought of the fragility of the planet. It’s not clear just what the answers are yet but studying them is well worth the effort.” — Neil Armstrong “My hope in this 21st century is that 1) we learn to understand the planet and 2) we learn to understand ourselves.” —Neil Armstrong
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| 20 Feb 2018 | Future Proof Your Business #090 | 00:35:04 | |
“Principles don’t change, tactics do.” — Brian Buffini One of the most common questions Brian Buffini has heard over the past two decades is “How can I build a business that lasts?” Changes in technology and culture make it feel as if life is moving faster than ever. If you’re like most entrepreneurs and business leaders, you may fear your success will be short-lived; you may worry you’ll be replaced when the next big thing comes along. In this episode, Brian Buffini delves into the sure-fire solution to building a business that lasts—an adherence to the fundamentals. You’ll learn why relationships are the key to building a strong, successful business; how excellent service will allow you to stand out from the competition and the reason it’s essential to continue to keep your skills sharp. Shore up your business to last, regardless of the changes in the market.
Inspirational quotes from today’s interview: “Principles don’t change, tactics do.” — Brian Buffini “The purpose of the technology is to support the fundamentals, not replace them.” — Brian Buffini “What I know for sure is that in life and in business, relationships matter.” — Oprah “If you believe business is built on relationships, then make building them your business.” — Scott Stratten “When you invest time in your relationships, people understand you’ve given them the greatest gift.” — Brian Buffini “Time is the most valuable resource we have.” — Brian Buffini “Achieving incredible success means using your time wisely, not watching it pass you by.” — Brian Buffini “If you want to create relationships that endure with your customers, investing time is key.” — Brian Buffini “The greatest gift you can give another human being is the gift of your attention.” — Daniel Goleman “For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also.” — Matthew 6:21 “Always render more and better service than is expected of you, no matter what your task may be.” — Og Mandino “Service to others is the rent you pay for your room here on earth.” — Muhammad Ali “The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others.” — Mahatma Gandhi
Mentioned in the episode Unmarketing by Scott Stratten
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| 02 Mar 2021 | The Power of WHO – an Interview with Bob Beaudine #267 | 00:52:26 | |
“The power of WHO starts first with a premise that friends and business aren't taboo.” – Bob Beaudine
We all have key relationships in our lives that can help us in ways we never imagined. In this episode, Brian interviews Bob Beaudine, the top sports and entertainment executive recruiter in the United States. Bob explains why your friends are your conduits and resources to success, why you must humble yourself enough to ask for help and how you can deal with life’s speedbumps and still achieve your dreams. YOU WILL LEARN:
MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: “The Power of WHO,” by Bob Beaudine “2 Chairs,” by Bob Beaudine “Arnie,” Golf Channel documentary “It's a Wonderful Life,” movie
INSPIRATIONAL QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE: “If you want your dreams to come true, you have to help other people get their dream.” – Bob Beaudine “You can never get what you can't see.” – Bob Beaudine “People don't care how interesting you are, they care how interested you are.” – Bob Beaudine “Everyone comes to a realization that we're all a cup short of greatness … you need other people.” – Bob Beaudine “Friends are different than acquaintances. Friends help you now; acquaintances wish you well.” – Bob Beaudine “You should go where you're celebrated, not where you're tolerated.” – Bob Beaudine
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| 05 Jul 2016 | Episode 013: Building a Financial Fortress | 00:45:06 | |
“I knew I didn’t have a lot of money, but I didn’t realize I needed to change how I viewed money.” — Brian Buffini Brian Buffini came to America with $92 in his pocket and eventually paid off crippling medical debt to achieve wealth and success. In this episode, he examines the common attitudes that prevent people from achieving financial success and outlines five ways to cultivate a high-performance mindset about money. Whether you’re struggling to eliminate debt or you want to save more and hone better money habits, this episode is sure to motivate you to take control of your finances once and for all.
Inspirational quotes from today’s interview “Broke was my state of account; poor was my state of mind.” — Brian Buffini “If you want to be successful, you have to be countercultural—you can’t avoid it, you can’t worship it and you can’t believe it’ll do anything to change your status.” — Brian Buffini “People say ‘ignorance is bliss.’ No, ignorance is bankruptcy.” — Brian Buffini “Money frees you up from doing things you dislike. Since I dislike doing nearly everything, money is handy.” — Groucho Marx “Money is like fire—it can heat your home and cook your food, but it can also burn down your house.” — Brian Buffini “It’s good to have money and the things that money can buy but it’s good, too, to check up once in a while and make sure you haven’t lost the things that money can’t buy.” — George Latimer “Money can buy you a bed, but it can’t buy you a good night’s sleep.” — Zig Ziglar “Align your resources with your values.” — Brian Buffini “If you think no one cares if you’re alive, try missing a couple car payments.” — Earl Wilson “I try to buy stock in businesses that are so wonderful that an idiot can run them because sooner or later, one will” — Warren Buffett “When someone loses it all, it’s because they’re out of sequence.” — Brian Buffini “An investment paid in knowledge pays the greatest dividends.” — Ben Franklin “Bring more value to your hours so you can be valued for your hours.” — Brian Buffini “A bank can’t foreclose on a property it doesn’t have a mortgage on.” — Brian Buffini
Books mentioned in the episode: The Richest Man in Babylon by George S. Clason The Total Money Make-Over by Dave Ramsey
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| 05 Sep 2019 | Principles from The Greatest Salesman in the World, Part 2 #172 | 00:29:28 | |
“Change is possible, transformation is possible – your best days are ahead.” – Brian Buffini Og Mandino’s “The Greatest Salesman in the World” is a classic guide to success that has profoundly impacted the lives of millions of people around the world. In this episode, recorded live at a Buffini & Company event, Brian outlines his ten tips for a successful life, inspired by the book’s content. Are you a Buffini Insider? What are you waiting for! Sign up today for your opportunity to receive exclusive perks and for a brand new feature to ask Brian a question! Already an Insider? Do you want to ask Brian a question or want advice on mindsets, motivation and methodologies of success? Log in to submit your question and for a chance to connect with Brian on-air! Inspirational quotes from today’s interview: “Be decisive.” – Brian Buffini “The way to develop decisiveness is to start right where you are with the very next question you face.” – Napoleon Hill “Everybody processes information differently.” – Brian Buffini “Being decisive does not mean you make a quick decision.” – Brian Buffini “Once I make a decision, I live with it.” – Brian Buffini “I’m willing to make a bad decision and live with it, than not make a decision at all.” – Brian Buffini “Have a prioritized daily to-do list.” – Brian Buffini “There are casualties to technology. Just because you make something more efficient, doesn’t mean you make it more effective.” – Brian Buffini “The physiology of sitting down and writing out a to-do list is different.” – Brian Buffini “When you write something down, it has a deeper connection.” – Brian Buffini “Have the technological reminders, but have the physiological paper.” – Brian Buffini “Have no plan B.” – Brian Buffini “You can do anything, but you can’t do everything.” – David Allen “Affirm your gifts.” – Brian Buffini “A gift is something you have been given and blessed with.” – Brian Buffini “We speak out what’s in the heart.” – Brian Buffini “It’s the repetition of affirmations that leads to belief. And once that belief becomes a deep conviction, things begin to happen.” – Mohammad Ali “Hold the outcome in your open hand.” – Brian Buffini “Never lose the joy.” – Brian Buffini “Understand the difference between intensity and contentment.” – Brian Buffini “You can be content and intense at the same time – that’s not a simple thing, but it is a very powerful thing.” – Brian Buffini “Master your emotions.” – Brian Buffini “Differentiate between joy and happiness.” – Brian Buffini “I’m always a joyful guy; I’m not always a happy guy.” – Brian Buffini “Think in terms of decades.” – Brian Buffini “Most people overestimate what they can do in a year and underestimate what they can do in ten years.” – Bill Gates “When successful people tell you what they’re doing, take it to heart.” – Brian Buffini “Take massive action.” – Brian Buffini “Do you want to know who you are? Don’t ask. Act! Action will delineate and define you.” – Thomas Jefferson “Don’t tell me – go do.” – Brian Buffini “Never go it alone.” – Brian Buffini “If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together.” African proverb “I will persist until I succeed.” – Og Mandino “Change is possible, transformation is possible – your best days are ahead.” – Brian Buffini
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| 29 Oct 2019 | Lessons from the Legends — A Q&A with Our Most Successful Clients on Finance #180 | 00:43:42 | |
“When it comes to winning financially…the tortoise always wins.” – Brian Buffini
Brian Buffini has been teaching on finance for over three decades. In this live studio session, Brian answers financial questions on air from longtime Buffini & Company Members and Insiders. Topics discussed include how to put a financial plan in place and stick to it, how to invest in real estate and how to use debt strategically. Are you a Buffini Insider? What are you waiting for! Sign up today for your opportunity to receive exclusive perks and for a brand-new feature to ask Brian a question! Already an Insider? Do you want to ask Brian a question or want advice on mindsets, motivation and methodologies of success? Log in to submit your question and for a chance to connect with Brian on-air!
Inspirational quotes from today’s interview: “We will have little dips; but the dips are chances for us to catch our breath.” – Brian Buffini “For me, every time there’s a dip, I buy. I buy real estate and I buy stocks.” – Brian Buffini “I don’t time the market; I buy and I hold.” – Brian Buffini “You’ll double your income as fast as you double your self-esteem.” – Brian Buffini “The greatest vacation in the world is the one that’s paid for before you go!” – Brian Buffini “You need to have your financial plan in place and stick to it like your life depends on it; because it does.” – Brian Buffini “You have your budget, you have your savings, you have your investments and you win. And you win big.” – Brian Buffini “I won’t buy something unless I can put down 40 to 50 percent minimum.” – Brian Buffini “Use the market to your advantage.” – Brian Buffini “Having reserves is good peace of mind.” – Brian Buffini “We’re spending money we don’t have on things we don’t need to impress people we don’t even know.” – Brian Buffini “Consumer spending is at an all-time high right now. We’re starting to see the same loose practices that got people into trouble in the first place.” – Brian Buffini “When it comes to winning financially…the tortoise always wins.” – Brian Buffini “There’s nothing like owning real estate that ultimately pays you.” – Brian Buffini “There is an appropriate smart use of debt.” – Brian Buffini “I have used debt very strategically in my career.” – Brian Buffini “You need to journal your own journey.” – Brian Buffini
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| 06 Jul 2021 | The Seven Biblical Principles of Success #285 | 00:42:43 | |
“These principles transform my business. They transform me as a person.”– Brian Buffini
In business and in life, sound moral values can help to steer you to phenomenal success. In this episode, Brian shares the seven biblical principles that changed him forever, transforming him from a young real estate agent to an accomplished business owner with a mission to help others flourish and prosper. Watch video episode: https://bcove.video/3jaGIYR YOU WILL LEARN:
MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: “The Pursuit of Holiness,” Jerry Bridges
INSPIRATIONAL QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE: “Whatever a man sows, that will he also reap. And let us not lose heart in doing good for, in due time, we will reap if we do not grow weary.” – Galatians 6: 7–10 “The whole working by referral system is about doing good to people. And that means you get to be a giver.” – Brian Buffini “Do nothing from selfish or empty conceit. But with humility of mind, let each of you regard one another as more important than himself. Do not merely look out for your own interests, but also the interests of others.” – Philippians 2: 3–4 “Commit your works to the Lord, and your plans will be established.” – Proverbs 16:3 “The idea of work is not just to have money in the bank, or food on the table. The idea of work is what it makes of you. And it's a great reflection of your character. So, as you're working on your work, you're working on yourself, you're working on your life.” – Brian Buffini “I just want to ask you the question: How many talents have you been given and what have you done with them?” – Brian Buffini
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| 02 Jan 2018 | Launching Your Year #083 | 00:42:36 | |
“Resolutions don’t work; you have to work.” — Brian Buffini Studies show fewer people set New Year’s resolutions now than ever before. Why? They feel resolutions don’t work. It’s not enough to have the intention; you have to put the work in as well. In this episode, Brian Buffini explains why this is the case and outlines three steps to take to launch your year in the right direction toward success. You’ll learn the importance of making decisions, the one thing successful people do to help them achieve their S.M.A.R.T. goals, why forward momentum begins with one step, and why it’s important to get help along the way. By the end of the episode, you’ll be inspired to set goals and motivated to achieve them in 2018. Click here to download the S.M.A.R.T. Goal questionnaire mentioned in the podcast!
Inspirational quotes from today’s interview: “Resolutions don’t work; you have to work.” — Brian Buffini “Once you make a decision, the universe conspires to make it happen.” — Ralph Waldo Emerson “Destiny and choice collide when you made a decision.” — Brian Buffini “A goal that’s written is seven times more likely to come about than one that is just in your mind.” — Brian Buffini “A goal is a dream with a deadline.” — Napoleon Hill “Failures act as if they had a thousand years to live.” — Og Mandino “When a person feels momentum, they start killing it.” — Brian Buffini “You don’t have to be great to start but you do have to start to be great.” — Zig Ziglar “If you can do ten days, you’ll feel different. You’ll build momentum and that’s something you can build on.” — Brian Buffini “Don’t focus on the mountain; focus on the step.” — Brian Buffini “We have to be humble enough to understand our own best thinking can get us into trouble, so we get help.” — Brian Buffini
Mentioned in the episode The Greatest Salesman in the World by Og Mandino The 12-Week Year by Brian Moran
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| 07 Aug 2018 | Bigger. Faster. Stronger – an interview with Walter Bond #114 | 00:41:56 | |
“The more focused we get, the more power we generate.” — Walter Bond Although Walter Bond was a star basketball player in high school, it was sitting on the bench as a college freshman that taught him the lessons he’d use both on and off the court. In this episode, Brian Buffini interviews Walter Bond, former NBA star and notable presenter and business expert. Walter shares his journey from freshman benchwarmer to NBA stand-out to business leadership expert. You’ll learn why honest self-assessments are critical to reaching your true potential, how the Power of Two will help you streamline your focus and find your niche, and why success in business relies upon your people skills. By the end of the episode, you’ll be motivated to hone your skills, find your niche, achieve your potential, and succeed. Are you a Buffini Show Insider? What are you waiting for? Join today!
Inspirational quotes from today’s interview: “You can’t reach your potential without being accountable.” — Walter Bond “My father empowered me to be accountable.” — Walter Bond “What got you here won’t get you there.” — Brian Buffini “New levels, new devils.” — Walter Bond “Who we are today is a point of reference.” — Walter Bond “Everyone was talented so I had to learn how to work.” — Walter Bond “Always look like success, always look like money.” — Walter Bond “It’s important in business to own a niche.” — Walter Bond “The more focused we get, the more power we generate.” — Walter Bond “Successful people have a core and then they have ancillary businesses to support that core.” — Walter Bond “We’re all in the people business. You must become an expert with people.” — Walter Bond
Mentioned in the episode: All Buts Stink! How to Live Your Best Life and Eliminate Excuses by Walter Bond
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| 12 Nov 2019 | Breaking Bad #182 | 00:28:00 | |
“We can break bad habits and we can institute good habits.” – Brian Buffini
Good habits are one of the key ingredients of success. In this episode, Brian shares how you can change your life by changing your habits, one step at a time. If you want to stop living on autopilot, break bad habits and build up positive habits instead, then this episode is for you! Are you a Buffini Insider? What are you waiting for! Sign up today for your opportunity to receive exclusive perks and for a brand new feature to ask Brian a question! Already an Insider? Do you want to ask Brian a question or want advice on mindsets, motivation and methodologies of success? Log in to submit your question and for a chance to connect with Brian on-air!
Inspirational quotes from today’s interview: “The vast majority of habits are unconscious.” – Brian Buffini “We can break bad habits and we can institute good habits.” – Brian Buffini “Good habits are the key to all success. Bad habits are the unlocked door to failure.” – Og Mandino “Habits create stability.” – Brian Buffini “We have to be aware that we have a homeostasis towards certain habits.” – Brian Buffini “Habits die hard.” – Brian Buffini “It takes a lot to break those old habits.” – Brian Buffini “Bad habits are like a comfortable bed. Easy to get into, hard to get out of.” – Anonymous “Habits are automatic.” – Brian Buffini “We can make a good habit automatic. We can stop an automatic bad habit.” – Brian Buffini “Habits will form whether you want them or not. Whatever you repeat, you reinforce.” – James Clear “Repetition of the same thought or physical action develops into a habit which, repeated frequently enough, becomes an automatic reflex.” – Norman Vincent Peale “Habits are compounding.” – Brian Buffini “Small changes will make a big difference over a long period of time.” – Brian Buffini “Anytime you take the smallest of bad habits and replace them with a good habit, you change your life.” – Brian Buffini “If you don’t think small things make a difference, try sleeping in a room with a mosquito.” – Anonymous “We build our character from the bricks of habit we pile up day by day.” – Zig Ziglar “Routines are very, very powerful.” – Brian Buffini “The difference between who you are and who you want to be is what you do.” – Charles Duhigg “If you don’t like your outcomes, change your responses.” – Jack Canfield “Make the healthy response attractive.” – Brian Buffini “When you do the good stuff, reward yourself.” – Brian Buffini “Good habits are as addictive as bad habits, and a lot more rewarding.” – Harvey Mackay “Take small steps.” – Brian Buffini “The man who moves mountains begins by carrying away small stones.” – Confucius “We rise to great heights by a winding staircase of small steps.” – Francis Bacon “Identify with the habit personally.” – Brian Buffini “We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act but a habit.” – Aristotle.
Mentioned in this episode: "Atomic Habits," by James Clear "The Power of Habit," by Charles Duhigg "The Power of Full Engagement," by Tony Schwartz www.halhigdon.com - Hal Higdon
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| 19 May 2020 | What I Learned from James Allen #218 | 00:32:42 | |
“All that a man achieves and all that he fails to achieve is the direct result of his own thoughts.” – James Allen
Part of the Buffini & Company 5 Circle Fit Challenge is reading “As a Man Thinketh,” by James Allen, a book that has had a profound impact on Brian’s thinking and habits. In this episode, Brian goes through the book chapter by chapter, reflecting on quotes he holds on to, explaining how its teachings have helped and challenged him and outlining how the same principles of success and personal growth and development contained in this 1903 thought classic still hold true today.
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MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Episode 200, As a Man Thinketh Episode 166, Discipline Equals Freedom with Jocko Willink “How to Win Friends and Influence People,” by Dale Carnegie “Think and Grow Rich,” by Napoleon Hill Episode 061, The Strangest Secret – by Earl Nightingale “The Energy Bus,” by Jon Gordon
INSPIRATIONAL QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE: “A man is literally what he thinks; his character being the complete sum of all his thoughts.” – James Allen “Men are anxious to improve their circumstances, but are unwilling to improve themselves; they therefore remain bound.” – James Allen “We are in control of our thought life.” – Brian Buffini “We are in charge of what we watch and listen to. We are in charge of what we connect to, what we hold on to and what we let go.” – Brian Buffini “The body is the servant of the mind.” – James Allen “Until thought is linked with purpose, there is no intelligent accomplishment.” – James Allen “He who would accomplish little must sacrifice little; he who would achieve much must sacrifice much; he who would attain highly must sacrifice greatly.” – James Allen “Dream lofty dreams and, as you dream, so shall you become.” – James Allen “The more tranquil a man becomes, the greater is his success, his influence, his power for good.” – James Allen
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| 12 Mar 2019 | All In to Win #145 | 00:51:58 | |
“All in has great benefits; all out has big consequences.” — Brian Buffini Having 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
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| 03 Aug 2021 | The Blessing of Work #289 | 00:28:16 | |
“When work is your blessing and you do so much of it, your life is more of a blessing. It's more of a contributor to the good life that you want to live.” – Brian Buffini In today’s world, many people see work as something to be endured, not enjoyed. In this episode, Brian explains why our culture’s definition of success needs to be re-examined, why a lack of self-control and an inability to delay gratification mean people get stuck in jobs they dislike and why, when done in the right way, work offers far more than just financial reward and is the key to the good life. Watch "The Blessing of Work #289" video episode. YOU WILL LEARN:
MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Episode 191, Do the Hustle “Livin’ for the Weekend,” by The O’Jays
INSPIRATIONAL QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE: “Opportunity is missed by most people because it's dressed in overalls and looks like work.” – Thomas Edison “Hard work spotlights the character of people; some turn up their sleeves, some turn up their noses and some don't turn up at all.” – Sam Ewing “If the ladder is not leaning against the right wall, every step we take just gets us to the wrong place faster.” – Stephen Covey “Our economic decisions can doom us to doing jobs we hate and they can eliminate our choices.” – Brian Buffini “People rarely succeed unless they have fun in what they are doing.” – Dale Carnegie “I have this great passion myself for this calling to bring the good life to more people; to help people feel better, to help people think better and to help people do better.” – Brian Buffini “When you view work as a blessing and not a curse, those who come after you will see work as a blessing and not a curse and their work will impact others.” – Brian Buffini
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| 26 May 2020 | Napoleon Hill’s Powerful Principles for Perilous Times #220 | 00:47:09 | |
“If we keep the principles, there's blessings. If we break the principles, there's penalties.” – Brian Buffini In these uncertain times, the classic principles of success are more important than ever. In this episode, recorded live at the Buffini & Company MasterMind Summit, Brian explores some of the lessons in Napoleon Hill’s “Think and Grow Rich.” He explains why the timeless principles of the past hold the keys to our future and why love and relationships are vitally important for personal growth and development. YOU WILL LEARN:
MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: “Think and Grow Rich,” by Napoleon Hill “How to Win Friends and Influence People,” by Dale Carnegie “Love Is,” by Les and Leslie Parrott Buffini & Company MasterMind Summit
INSPIRATIONAL QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE: “‘What do I constantly have in mind?’ That's the question you want to ask yourself.” – Brian Buffini “The secret behind this book is about having a definite major purpose.” – Brian Buffini “He (Napoleon Hill) said, ‘First of all, take possession of your own mind and direct it to whatever ends you desire.’” – Brian Buffini “Second, what your mind feeds upon is what your mind attracts.” – Brian Buffini “Rich does not make you a jerk. Jerk makes you a jerk. Rich just exposes it more.” – Brian Buffini “We need to take possession of our own minds. That's what we've been gifted by the Creator; our minds.” – Brian Buffini “The truth of the matter is, you don't pursue significance, significance develops. You live a rich life; you'll leave a very significant legacy. It's just a by-product.” – Brian Buffini “There is no labor of love that doesn't have pain attached to it.” – Brian Buffini
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| 02 Nov 2021 | Cause and Effect – by Earl Nightingale #302 | 00:17:28 | |
“Don't sit in front of the cold stove and ask for heat, for you can sit there until you freeze to death. Pile in the wood. Serve first and the heat will come as a result.” – Earl Nightingale
The rewards we receive in life are always in exact proportion to our service. In this episode, Brian introduces the third in a series of unheard recordings by personal growth legend Earl Nightingale. Earl teaches the rule of cause and effect and explains why what we put out into the world is what we get back in return.
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MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Episode 61, The Strangest Secret – by Earl Nightingale https://www.thebrianbuffinishow.com/strangest-secret-earl-nightingale-061/
Episode 287, A Worthy Ideal – by Earl Nightingale https://www.thebrianbuffinishow.com/a-worthy-ideal-by-earl-nightingale-287/
Episode 298, The Miracle of Your Mind – by Earl Nightingale https://www.thebrianbuffinishow.com/the-miracle-of-your-mind-by-earl-nightingale-298/
“On Vital Reserves,” by William James https://www.amazon.com/Vital-Reserves-Energies-Relaxation-Scholars/dp/129494777X
INSPIRATIONAL QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE: “Determine what it is you want. Look objectively at the place in which you now find yourself and determine ways of increasing your service so that you will earn the rewards you seek.” – Earl Nightingale “Our fulfillment as individuals depends upon our reaction to what we've been given.” – Earl Nightingale “Each morning and during the day ask yourself this question: How can I increase my service today knowing that my rewards in life must be in exact proportion to my service? Do this every day for 30 full days and you will have formed one of the most valuable habits in the world.” – Earl Nightingale “If you're worried about your income or your future, you're concentrating on the wrong end of the scale. Look at the other end. Concern yourself only with increasing your service, with becoming great where you are, and your income and your future will take care of themselves.” – Earl Nightingale “Next time you're off by yourself in a quiet place, contemplate your plot of ground and begin now to sow the seeds which will yield you a rich harvest.” – Earl Nightingale
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| 16 Jul 2019 | Brian Buffini’s Bold Predictions: Mid-Year Update #163 | 00:50:30 | |
“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
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| 22 Oct 2019 | Have I Told You Lately #179 | 00:19:22 | |
“When you encourage…it’s like putting courage inside somebody.” – Brian Buffini In today’s often negative and noisy world, we can forget to communicate our appreciation for other people. In this short and sweet episode, viewed through the lens of Irish singer- songwriter Van Morrison’s famous song, Brian shares why we must be intentional about affirming those we love. You’ll learn how to give others encouragement, affection and approval in a strong, public and unconditional way. Brian also reflects on his love for “The Brian Buffini Show” listeners and why he feels so privileged to be able to connect with so many people via this podcast. If you want to be lifted up, then this episode is for you! Are you a Buffini Insider? What are you waiting for! Sign up today for your opportunity to receive exclusive perks and for a brand new feature to ask Brian a question! Already an Insider? Do you want to ask Brian a question or want advice on mindsets, motivation and methodologies of success? Log in to submit your question and for a chance to connect with Brian on-air! Inspirational quotes from today’s interview: “The demands of life are speeding up…We live in a time of anxiety and stress and uptightness.” – Brian Buffini “I really have to be intentional and focus on how great my life is.” – Brian Buffini “You have to be intentional to appreciate your life. You have to be intentional to have a good attitude. You have to be intentional to have gratitude.” – Brian Buffini “We judge ourselves by our intentions, but others judge us by our actions.” – Brian Buffini “The person who doesn’t affirm their affection and love for the people they love is at no advantage over the person who has no-one to love or is loved by nobody.” – Brian Buffini “Don’t be a judger; be a doer.” – Brian Buffini “Love is not to be purchased and affection has no price.” – St. Jerome “Don’t forget to tell your favorite people that you love them.” – Shirley Temple “Give it out in slices; it comes back in loaves.” – Brian Buffini “When you add a ‘but’ to an affirmation, all anybody gets is the ‘but’.” – Brian Buffini “Many times, the people around us are starving for acknowledgment. They haven’t heard a good word all day, all week…maybe all month.” – Brian Buffini “When you encourage…it’s like putting courage inside somebody.” – Brian Buffini “I love this audience. I love people who want to grow.” – Brian Buffini “I think someone like you, who listens to a show like this, is kind of special.” – Brian Buffini
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| 29 Dec 2020 | Having 2020 Vision #257 | 00:34:36 | |
“You can really have a lot of power in your life going forward if you take advantage of the opportunity to have hindsight, insight and foresight.” – Brian Buffini
In life, you often have to look back to be able to see the way forward. In this episode, Brian teaches how the challenges of 2020 will help you to succeed and build a better future in 2021. Topics discussed include: why you must learn from your mistakes while also remembering your wins and accomplishments; how to recognize and then manage your patterns; and why, when your values are clear, your decisions are easy.
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MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: “The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People,” by Stephen R. Covey Episode 177, Get Organized Now – The Most Organized Man in America, Part 2 - with Dr. Alex Lackey
INSPIRATIONAL QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE: “Let us learn from the past to profit by the present, and from the present to live better in the future.” – William Wordsworth “Without the peace in your past, there's no power in your future.” – Brian Buffini “Pay attention to your patterns. The ways you learned to survive may not be the ways you want to continue to live.” – Unknown “Create the highest, grandest vision possible for your life, because you become what you believe.” – Oprah Winfrey “What and who you say no to is as important as what and who you say yes to.” – Brian Buffini “Just because we developed great survival skills in 2020 doesn't mean they give us great thrival skills for 2021.” – Brian Buffini
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| 06 Feb 2018 | Be Fearless - an Interview with Carey Lohrenz, First Female F-14 Tomcat Fighter Pilot #088 | 00:43:05 | |
“The people who achieve any level of success are the ones who said ‘I’m gonna go for it.'” — Carey Lohrenz The daughter of a Marine pilot, Carey Lohrenz dreamed of becoming a pilot herself. Although she put in the hard work and performed at the top of her class, it took an Act of Congress to achieve her dream of becoming an F-14 Tomcat pilot. Through it all, she kept the advice of her father in mind: “The people who tell you ‘you can’t’ and the people who tell you ‘you won’t’ are usually the ones who are most afraid that you will.” In this episode, Brian asks Carey about her journey to becoming the first female Tomcat pilot. Carey delves into the adversities she faced and the lessons learned along the way. You’ll learn the role mindset plays in achieving success, the reason we need to change our perception of successful people, the three Ps of success and why continuous learning is essential.
Inspirational quotes from today’s interview: “How do you achieve a dream when there’s nobody who looks like you modeling the way forward?” — Carey Lohrenz “If you say you want something, you have to be willing to show up when it’s no longer fun.” — Carey Lohrenz “We have this perception that people who have been successful in different fields had it easier.” — Carey Lohrenz “There are people in your life that’ll say ‘this isn’t a good idea’ in a protective and loving way, but it eats up at us.” — Carey Lohrenz “You can’t be courageous 24-hours a day. You need to have just enough courage in the moments that matter to throw it in there and go for it.” — Carey Lohrenz “It’s figuring out when you get into these pockets of adversity what piece you can control and move forward in spite of it.” — Carey Lohrenz “High performers have multiple failures, but if you operate ethically and stay relentless, you cannot be beat.” — Carey Lohrenz “The people who achieve any level of success are the ones who said ‘I’m gonna go for it.’” — Carey Lohrenz “The more you plan, and plan effectively, you can reduce your execution errors.” — Carey Lohrenz “Even though our performance today might be good; tomorrow will be a little bit better.” — Carey Lohrenz “As soon as you’ve stopped learning, you backslide so fast you don’t see it coming.” — Carey Lohrenz “When you’re debriefing, it’s not about who is right; it’s about what is right.” — Carey Lohrenz “The people who tell you ‘you can’t’ and the people who tell you ‘you won’t’ are usually the ones who are most afraid that you will.” — Bob, Carey’s father
Mentioned in the episode: Switch by Chip and Dan Heath Learn more about Carey Lohrenz Website: careylohrenz.com Book: Fearless Leadership by Carey Lohrenz
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| 08 Oct 2019 | Get Organized Now! The Most Organized Man in America, Part 2 — with Dr. Alex Lackey #177 | 00:37:00 | |
“Every achievement in life depends on how you use your time.” – Dr. Alex Lackey Many of us would like to be better organized, but we’re not sure where or how to start. In this episode, recorded in April 1998, Brian interviews organizational expert Dr. Alex Lackey about the secrets of effective organization in business and in life. You’ll learn many time-management gems such as how to stay on track, avoid time wasters and be productive, not just busy. By the end of this impactful episode, you’ll have all you need to become a master organizer! Are you a Buffini Insider? What are you waiting for! Sign up today for your opportunity to receive exclusive perks and for a brand new feature to ask Brian a question! Already an Insider? Do you want to ask Brian a question or want advice on mindsets, motivation and methodologies of success? Log in to submit your question and for a chance to connect with Brian on-air!
Inspirational quotes from today’s interview: “Continually ask yourself: What is the best use of my time right now?” – Dr. Alex Lackey “Do it now.” – Dr. Alex Lackey “Problems fester the longer it takes.”– Dr. Alex Lackey “Make decisions immediately when possible.” – Dr. Alex Lackey “If you can’t come up with anything else, come up with ‘maybe’.” – Dr. Alex Lackey “The number one thing that keeps us off task is ourselves.” – Brian Buffini “People spend all their time getting organized instead of doing it.” – Dr. Alex Lackey “We have too many tools. We have too many side-tracks and rabbit trails.” – Dr. Alex Lackey “What you need to do is decide where you’re going and stick to it.” – Dr. Alex Lackey “We can all be very, very busy but oftentimes we’re not being as productive as we’re capable of being.” – Brian Buffini “The more cluttered we get, the less we do.” – Dr. Alex Lackey “Rather than get organized, get going and, while you’re going, get organized.” – Brian Buffini “Work contracts or expands to fit the time allowed for it.” – Dr. Alex Lackey “Every achievement in life depends on how you use your time.” – Dr. Alex Lackey “The same time management that gives you achievement also gives you freedom.” – Dr. Alex Lackey “It’s not how much time you spend, it’s how you spend your time.” – Dr. Alex Lackey “You can go around in circles and never really get there. A really important thing in your planning is to set your goals and know where you’re headed.” – Dr. Alex Lackey “Plan details – the steps, the deadlines. Plan that calendar in reverse.” – Dr. Alex Lackey “Put the rubber to the road and fulfil your plan.” – Dr. Alex Lackey “Put in your time schedule to provide time for creative thinking and planning.” – Dr. Alex Lackey “Say regularly – ‘did that work’?” – Dr. Alex Lackey “Check up on yourself.” – Dr. Alex Lackey “If one thing doesn’t work then you’re going to try another, but you’re going to constantly keep evaluating.” – Dr. Alex Lackey “In the checking and the evaluating, wash the stars out of your eyes. Keep looking up there at that peak…but also get realistic.” – Dr. Alex Lackey “Get input from others.” – Dr. Alex Lackey “There is nothing more important than effective communication.” – Dr. Alex Lackey “I don’t care what your product is, if you can’t get it across you’ve lost.” – Dr. Alex Lackey “Say what you mean and mean what you say.” – Dr. Alex Lackey “You have to be ready to change, that’s why you have to be up to date.” – Dr. Alex Lackey “Be realistic in your expectations of yourself and of others.” – Dr. Alex Lackey “Don’t expect to sing at Carnegie Hall if you can’t carry a tune!” – Dr. Alex Lackey “Do what you’re designed to do.” – Brian Buffini “Know your strengths and your weaknesses. Where you are strong, develop it. Where you are weak…get help.” – Dr. Alex Lackey “Time is life.” – Dr. Alex Lackey “Watch for and catch tendencies that are not on track and nip them in the bud.” – Dr. Alex Lackey “Stay creative. Don’t let the cookie-cutter mold get you.” – Dr. Alex Lackey “Take some time for contemplation.” – Brian Buffini “Be creative in your approach, your solutions and your service.” – Dr. Alex Lackey “Get in shape.” – Dr. Alex Lackey “You gotta laugh!” – Dr. Alex Lackey “Keep an outward focus.” – Dr. Alex Lackey “The best way to minimize your own problems is to support and be positive in encouraging others.” – Dr. Alex Lackey
Mentioned in this episode: “The Brian Buffini Show”, Episode 59 “Who Moved My Cheese?” by Spencer Johnson
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| 06 Oct 2020 | The First-Time Homebuyer Challenge with David Bach #245 | 00:38:40 | |
“I think if you want to build real wealth over your lifetime, the easiest way to do it is actually in real estate.” – David Bach Owning your own home is still one of the best ways to build wealth and achieve financial security. In this episode, Brian interviews bestselling author and financial expert David Bach about his new first-time homebuyer challenge course. David explains why his passion for homeownership inspired him to create the course and describes how each module builds a roadmap to help people go from renting to owning their own home. He also talks about his new life in Florence, Italy and shares how it is still possible to find opportunities to grow and succeed, even in uncertain times.
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MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: First-Time Homebuyer Challenge https://secure.money.com/challenge/homebuyer/sign-up?v=v2 Episode 153, The Latte Factor with David Bach “The Latte Factor,” by David Bach “The Automatic Millionaire,” by David Bach
INSPIRATIONAL QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE: “When it comes to your money, boring is beautiful.” – David Bach “When everybody's telling you the world is coming to an end, you can also look for the opportunities.” – David Bach “You've got to find meaning in the mess.” – David Bach “You’ve got to work, not worry.” – David Bach “Right now, your business is to be in front of your clients, the ones you've already worked with. Love on them and check in with them.” – David Bach “Live rich now.” – David Bach
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| 24 Dec 2019 | ‘Tis the Season #188 | 00:23:59 | |
“Don’t forget where you’ve come from this year and also savor what you’ve achieved.” — Brian Buffini Every Christmas, Brian gives himself a gift that has been vital to the mindset, motivation and methodologies of success throughout his career. In this episode, he explains how, between Christmas and New Year, he takes the time to reflect, reorganize and reload. You’ll learn three ways to get ready for the new year. As a Buffini Insider perk, we wanted to gift you with a worksheet, ‘Tis the Season, that will provide you a space to reflect, reorganize and reload. Follow along and put your year into perspective, identify your true priorities and refocus on your goals. If you want to start the year with all guns blazing, then you won’t want to miss this episode! three ways to get ready for the new year and we wanted to gift you with a worksheet that will provide you a space to reflect, reorganize and reload.” Are you a Buffini Insider? What are you waiting for! Sign up today for this week’s exclusive resource and for your opportunity to receive exclusive perks and for a brand new feature to ask Brian a question! Already an Insider? Don’t forget to download your exclusive resource! Do you want to ask Brian a question or want advice on mindsets, motivation and methodologies of success? Log in to submit your question and for a chance to connect with Brian on-air!
Inspirational quotes from today’s podcast: “It’s very important that you don’t forget where you’ve come from, both in the long term and the short term.” — Brian Buffini “The days are long and the years are short.” — Anonymous “If you know from whence you came, there are absolutely no limitations to where you can go.” — James Baldwin “Don’t forget where you’ve come from this year and also savor what you’ve achieved.” — Brian Buffini “The key is not to prioritize what’s on your schedule, but to schedule your priorities.” — Stephen Covey “Clutter is a physical manifestation of fear that cripples our ability to grow.” — H.G. Chissell “Early in my career, I thought that organization would destroy my creativity, whereas now I feel the opposite. Discipline is the concrete that allows you to be creative.” — Verna Gibson “First you go to work on your goals, then your goals go to work on you.” — Jim Rohn “Goals need to be in writing.” — Brian Buffini “Success is where preparation and opportunity meet.” — Bobby Unser “The most successful people will tell you of all the people who helped them.” — Brian Buffini “Human beings do better together. They do better with support.” — Brian Buffini “Nothing holds a person accountable like another person. That is really where the magic happens.” — Brian Buffini
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| 17 May 2016 | Episode 008: 7 Steps to an Unstoppable Business | 00:41:24 | |
“I don’t think 50% of businesses need to fail. There are principles and processes you can employ to build an unstoppable business.” — Brian Buffini More than half of small businesses fail within five years of starting. Small business owners sacrifice a lot to build a business—time with family, exercise and their personal finances. Why do they do it? It’s simple: They love what they do. In this episode, Brian shares seven timeless tips for building an unstoppable business that apply to all industries. You’ll learn how to define what’s unique about your product or service, the importance of belief and why it’s vital to create a community of advocates for your business. Whether you lead a small business or are thinking about starting one, this episode will give you the tools you need build a lasting business.
Statistics from Today’s Show 50% of small businesses fail within 5 years Source: Gallup, October 23, 2014
Inspirational quotes from today’s interview: “Find something you love and you’ll never work a day in your life.” — Brian Buffini “I feel like I haven’t worked in a long time because I love what I do. Our mission at our company is to impact and improve the lives of people. That’s what I get to do every day—improve people’s lives.” — Brian Buffini “I don’t love everything about what I do. Do something you love, but don’t expect to love every part of it.” — Brian Buffini “At the end of the day, does the essence of what you do for a living float your boat?” — Brian Buffini “Match your uniqueness with the needs of your customer.” — Brian Buffini “Ancora Imparo—I am still learning.” — Michelangelo “Without promotion something terrible happens—nothing.” — PT Barnum “People follow the path of the strongest conviction.” — Brian Buffini “Facts tell; stories sell. Tell the facts with stories.” — Brian Buffini “Nothing great was ever achieved without enthusiasm.” — Ralph Waldo Emerson “To be a champ you have to believe in yourself when no one else will.” — Sugar Ray Robinson “I’ve never worked a day in my life without selling. When I believe in something, I sell it and I sell it hard.” — Estée Lauder “You have to believe that if you do such a great job for your customers, they’ll tell their friends.” — Brian Buffini “You’ll never build a phenomenal business unless your customers become your advocates and raving fans.” — Brian Buffini “Do what you do so well they’ll want to see it again and bring their friends.” — Walt Disney “Can you put your name to that?” — Harry Buffini “When a man is out of sight, it is not too long before he is out of mind.” — Victor Hugo “Strive not to be a success but to be of value.” — Albert Einstein “When people are consistent, you trust them.” — Brian Buffini “Call it a client, call it a network, call it a tribe, call it a family. Whatever you call it, whoever you are, you need one.” — Jane Howard
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| 05 Feb 2019 | Take a Bite Out of Life #140 | 00:34:41 | |
“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
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| 03 Jan 2017 | The 12 Week Year with Brian Moran #031 | 00:35:03 | |
“When you focus on 12-weeks as if it’s your whole year, it changes your thinking, it changes your actions and it changes your results.” — Brian Moran How we think about our lives and how we plan are critical to what we can accomplish. In this episode, Brian Buffini interviews Brian Moran, President and Founder of The 12 Week Year. Brian Moran shares the concept of being the CEO of your life. Whether you apply this to your business to earn more money or be more successful, whether you apply it to your personal life to build your marriage or lose weight, there are certain disciplines and principles required to make it all work. Moran shares 5 disciplines and 3 principles you can use to increase your productivity in any area of your life.
Inspirational quotes from today’s interview: (all from Brian Moran) “Most people plan on an annual cycle and their plan becomes overwhelming.” “Let’s be good at a few things instead of mediocre at many.” “If you don’t know what your vision is and what matters most, you’re going to get more efficient with the stuff that doesn’t matter.” “Being CEO of your life means you’re living with intention.” “It’s not about working harder or longer; it’s about working different and it starts with being focused.” “What do you want your life to look like? What would great look like, not good?” “Within the 12-week plan, less is more. One goal is better than two. Two goals are better than three.” “Going it alone, you have about a 10 percent chance of being successful. With peer support, it’s 80 percent.”
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| 18 Aug 2020 | Healthy Me, Healthy Us with Dr. Les Parrott #235 | 00:53:24 | |
“If you try to build intimacy with another person before you've done the difficult work of getting whole on your own, all your relationships become an attempt to complete yourself.” – Dr. Les Parrott Your relationships with other people are only as strong as you are. In this episode, Brian talks to best-selling author and relationship expert Dr. Les Parrott about his new book, “Healthy Me, Healthy Us,” and discovers why the single most important thing you can do to improve your relationships is to become a whole and healthy individual yourself. Topics discussed include how Les and his wife Leslie have worked together for decades to help improve people’s relationships, including cofounding the dating website eharmony.com; the importance of humility and getting feedback from others; and the value of conflict and fighting fair.
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MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: “Healthy Me, Healthy Us,” by Drs. Les and Leslie Parrott “Saving Your Marriage Before It Starts,” by Drs. Les and Leslie Parrott “Love Talk,” by Drs. Les and Leslie Parrott “The Parent You Want to Be,” by Drs. Les and Leslie Parrott “What to Say When You Talk to Yourself,” by Shad Helmstetter “The Purpose Driven Life,” by Rick Warren “Learned Optimism,” by Martin E.P. Seligman “The Shawshank Redemption” movie “Good Will Hunting” movie “Dead Poets Society” movie
INSPIRATIONAL QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE: “Relationships are the hub of the wheel.” – Dr. Les Parrott “No one was designed to complete you. That's the work that you have to do.” – Dr. Les Parrott “Awareness is curative. Once you become aware, then you can do something about it.” – Dr. Les Parrott “Unswerving authenticity is all about knowing your purpose, following that path and not just walking down that path, but running down that path.” – Dr. Les Parrott “Just being yourself is good enough to be great.” – Brian Buffini “We have opportunities to walk the extra mile in big ways and little ways.” – Dr. Les Parrott “The happiest homes are the homes that are filled with an abundance of mutual empathy.” – Dr. Les Parrott “Conflict is the price we pay for deeper intimacy.” – Dr. Les Parrott
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| 19 Nov 2019 | Finding Chika – an Interview with Mitch Albom #183 | 00:37:10 | |
“Whatever time we get, it’s given, it’s not lost. Appreciate it that way and you’ll hug your kids a lot tighter.” – Mitch Albom
What does it mean to be a family? In this episode, Brian interviews bestselling author Mitch Albom about his new book, “Finding Chika.” This heart-warming memoir of love and loss tells the story of a young Haitian orphan called Chika who taught Mitch that families can be made in many ways, changing his life forever. No matter where you are today, this episode has a message of hope and encouragement for you. Are you a Buffini Insider? What are you waiting for! Sign up today for your opportunity to receive exclusive perks and for a brand new feature to ask Brian a question! Already an Insider? Do you want to ask Brian a question or want advice on mindsets, motivation and methodologies of success? Log in to submit your question and for a chance to connect with Brian on-air!
Inspirational quotes from today’s interview: “Carrying her (Chika) to the end of her journey was my job.” – Mitch Albom “She gave us the greatest gift that anyone can be given – she made us a family.” – Mitch Albom “God blessed my life.” – Mitch Albom “The book “Finding Chika” is not a sad story…it’s a story about how you make a family, first and foremost.” – Mitch Albom “There are many ways that families are made.” – Mitch Albom “Our job is carrying our children, all of us.” – Mitch Albom “What we carry defines us.” – Mitch Albom “It’s never too late to start a family.” – Mitch Albom “There are children all over the world, like Chika, who need help like this. We are a family of man here.” – Mitch Albom “We did not lose a child; we were given a child. Everybody should be able to look at their children that way.” – Mitch Albom “Whatever time we get, it’s given, it’s not lost. Appreciate it that way and you’ll hug your kids a lot tighter.” – Mitch Albom
Mentioned in this episode: “Finding Chika,” by Mitch Albom
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| 29 Jan 2019 | Getting on the Same Page – a Q&A with Brian and Beverly #139 | 00:55:58 | |
“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
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| 03 Apr 2018 | Taking Note of Your Success #096 | 00:30:18 | |
“A personal note says the right words at the right time to the right person.” — Brian Buffini Personal notes are powerful. At a time when many of us rarely receive items aside from bills, magazines, and junk mail, a handwritten personal note is sure to stand out. In this episode, Brian Buffini delves into the impact personal notes have had on his business and shares tips to help you incorporate it as part of your morning habit. You’ll learn why personal notes are so effective, seven surefire steps to help you get started when you’re just not sure what to write, and how a personal note may help you land your next job or client. Build better relationships with your clients, family, friends, and people you meet with the help of a personal note. By the end of the episode, you’ll be setting goals and building the habit of writing them every day. Know who to write to, and when, with the help of Referral Maker CRM. Start your Free Trial today!
Inspirational quotes from today’s interview: “There isn’t only one key to success; but nothing in my business has taken less time, cost less money and produced bigger results than a personal note.” — Brian Buffini “It’s a lifestyle for me to write personal notes. It’s as much a part of who I am as what I do.” — Brian Buffini “It’s simple to do, but it’s easy to put off.” — Brian Buffini “Common sense is not common practice.” — Brian Buffini
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| 06 Jun 2017 | Love is the Killer App – with Tim Sanders #053 | 00:53:02 | |
“Part of what it means to love someone is to care about their story and hurt a little bit when it comes to their challenges.” — Tim Sanders Raised with the writing of Norman Vincent Peale and Napoleon Hill as part of his informal education, it’s no wonder Tim Sanders overcame a difficult childhood – where he was pushed aside in school due to his lack of focus – to become a best-selling author and technology leader in the early days of the Silicon Valley. In this episode, Brian asks Tim to share his story and the basis of his best-selling book, Love is the Killer App. Tim shares the life lessons he learned from his grandmother, which served as the foundation for his career; what it was like to work in the Silicon Valley in the early 2000s; and the three activities he feels are essential for impacting your industry and community. You’ll learn why love is the future of business, how to connect people the right way and how sharing helps you become a person of influence in your community. By the end of the episode, you’ll be inspired to share your knowledge, share your network and show compassion to everyone you meet.
Inspirational quotes from today’s interview: “You don’t love people because of who they are. You love people because of who we are.” – Billie King, Tim’s grandmother “I applied my principles of educating people with love in my heart to help them succeed.” – Tim Sanders “I look at that world of Silicon Valley and I go back to those early days when we wanted to change the world more than we wanted to get rich.” – Tim Sanders “Love is when you intelligently share your intangibles: your knowledge, your network of relationships, your compassion to promote their success.” – Tim Sanders “You will find true success in your life if you commit yourself to promote success in other people’s lives and trust them to pay it forward.” – Tim Sanders “You love the right people for the right reason, in the right way, at the right time.” – Tim Sanders “Readers are leaders.” – Tim Sanders “Everybody wants to win, but nobody wants to do the work to prepare to win.” – Bobby Knight “You’ll accomplish more developing a sincere interest in people than you will accomplish trying to get people interested in you.” – Dale Carnegie “Your network is your greatest net worth.” – Tim Sanders “The more you give, the more you begin to love yourself.” – Tim Sanders “To be a true giver, you must first conquer the ego that says ‘why didn’t he say thank you?’” – Tim Sanders “Culture is a conversation led by leaders.” – Tim Sanders “Build a reputation that you’re a force multiplier.” – Tim Sanders “Always feed the favor economy.” – Tim Sanders “If you feed the favor economy enough, you’ll be a person of influence.” – Tim Sanders “Success is not a destination, it is a direction.” – Tim Sanders “When you’re going sideways in life, ask yourself what you’re not doing today that you were doing back in the day when you were on top?” – Billie King “If you live your life right, do good. Then, at the end of your life, you can look back on it and live it a second time.” –The Dalai Lama
Mentioned in the episode: Love is the Killer App: How to Win Business and Influence Friends, by Tim Sanders The Art of Happiness by the Dalai Lama Learn more about Tim Sanders: Timsanders.com
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| 09 Mar 2021 | The Psychology of Influence, Part 1 #268 | 00:34:50 | |
“Great persuasion is getting people to do what they need to do.”– Brian Buffini When done for the right reasons and in the right way, the art of persuasion is very powerful. In this episode, inspired by Robert Cialdini’s classic bestseller “Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion,” Brian shares the first three of six principles of influence and persuasion. He explains how, when they coincide with the right intent, motivation and desire to help, these techniques can be used for the common good and to serve others.
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MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: “Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion,” by Robert Cialdini Episode 267, The Power of WHO – an Interview with Bob Beaudine “The Power of WHO,” by Bob Beaudine Episode 231, The Law of the Harvest National Association of REALTORS® Episode 199, No Plan B Episode 164, The Best Interview of My Life with Neil Armstrong
INSPIRATIONAL QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE: “If you give and give and give, eventually you will be seen, you will be acknowledged and you will reap the harvest.” – Brian Buffini “Help your friends in every way possible.” – Bob Beaudine “You will find your tribe, you will find the right people, you will find the right reward. But don't give up.”– Brian Buffini “If you want to have influence you’ve got to be committed, have no plan B and be all in.” – Brian Buffini “If they can do it, I can do it.” – Brian Buffini
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| 01 Jan 2019 | How I Lost 30 Pounds and How You Can Too – an Interview with Angelo Poli #135 | 00:59:48 | |
“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:
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| 16 Jul 2016 | Episode 014: An Interview with Daniel Goleman | 00:42:17 | |
“Each of us is an influencer. Everyone has a sphere of influence. Use it. Act now. Do whatever you can in whatever way you have passion for.” — Daniel Goleman Psychologist Daniel Goleman, Ph. D. wrote the book on the role of emotional intelligence in leadership with the New York Times best-seller, Emotional Intelligence: Why It Can Matter More than I.Q. In this episode, Brian interviews Dr. Goleman to learn more about what makes a great leader, how to improve our leadership skills and the top technique for becoming a better listener. But, he doesn’t stop there. Dr. Goleman offers tips to help us positively influence the next generation of leaders and discusses his latest project with the Dalai Lama, A Force for Good. Want to change the world? Listen to this episode and get inspired to act.
Inspirational quotes from today’s interview “Self-awareness is the key to managing yourself.” — Daniel Goleman “Leaders who make people feel cared about, who respect people and see them as someone who can develop further and get better, and mentor them that way and help them along, make people feel not just good about themselves, but good about the relationship.” — Daniel Goleman “When a leader makes people feel fear, they’ll contract and play it safe. You don’t want that. You want people who will solve problems on the spot and feel empowered to do that.” — Daniel Goleman “Articulate really clear goals and remember to let people get there their own way so they feel empowered.” — Daniel Goleman “As a leader, you can only execute through people so you have to maintain those relationships in a healthy way.” — Daniel Goleman “If you explode on people, you’re sabotaging yourself.” — Daniel Goleman “A trim tab is a smaller rudder on a very big rudder of a very big ship. By turning the trim tab you turn the rudder, which turns the ship.” — Daniel Goleman “Practice needs theory, and theory needs practice.” — Brian Buffini “It’s how you are with people that’s the bottom line.” — Daniel Goleman “Have a trial period that’s actually a trial period because you’ll only know the chemistry of that person with you, with your clients and everyone you interface with if they’ve been on the job a couple months.” — Daniel Goleman “Interviews and resumes don’t give you the right information.” — Daniel Goleman “This is learned and learnable. We can get better about paying attention.” — Daniel Goleman “When you pay full attention, it registers a memory, so if you can bring up something spontaneously, it gives the person the message ‘you really paid attention to me,’ which has a deep emotional impact on people.” — Daniel Goleman “The mind is a muscle and we don’t work it out.” — Daniel Goleman “If we’re going to deal with what’s trending in society right now, and the new reality of childhood adolescence, we have to face the fact that our old education model just isn’t sufficient.” — Daniel Goleman “Teach kids how to handle conflict and resolve disagreements.” — Daniel Goleman “Each of us is an influencer. Everyone has a sphere of influence. Use it. Act now. Do whatever you can in whatever way you have passion for.” — Daniel Goleman “Do the good things for the right reasons in the right way, you will get the good result.” — Brian Buffini
Mentioned in the episode: Emotional Intelligence: Why It Can Matter More than IQ by Daniel Goleman Collaborative for Academic Social and Emotional Learning (CASEL) http://www.casel.org/ A Force for Good: The Dalai Lama’s Vision for Our World by Daniel Goleman Become a Force for Good: http://www.joinaforce4good.org/
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