The Brian Buffini Show

“You can be the champion of your life.” — Joetta Clark Diggs Joetta Clark Diggs is more than a four-time Olympian, competing in 800 and 1500 meter distance runs; she’s also the daughter of Dr. Joe Clark, the hard-as-nails New Jersey principal portrayed by Morgan Freeman in the 1989 film, Lean on Me. In this episode, Joetta shares her story, from the lessons in discipline learned from her father to handling setbacks on her quest to becoming an Olympian. She shares how the acronyms F.O.C.U.S and A.C.E. have helped her on her path to success, why the first step will always take you around the bend and why showing up is only half of the equation. Over the course of the episode, you’ll be inspired and motivated to tackle the challenges of the day with enthusiasm, determination and grace. Inspirational quotes from today’s interview: “Discipline is the ability to do something and reach beyond what you are to grow.” — Joetta Clark Diggs “The better I am, the better I am for someone else.” — Joetta Clark Diggs “Your discipline is your schedule for success.” — Joetta Clark Diggs “Frustration is a sign on investment. If you don’t get frustrated, there’s no investment in what you’re trying to do.” — Joetta Clark Diggs “If you don’t stay true to your vision, your frustration never comes to fruition.” — Joetta Clark Diggs “The first step—that first burst of energy—will take you around the bend.” — Joetta Clark Diggs “Don’t let your emotions pull you away from your destiny.” — Joetta Clark Diggs “Once you are accountable, your greatness takes control.” — Joetta Clark Diggs “We can’t waste our time thinking like ordinary people.” — Joetta Clark Diggs “Storms come to test the foundation. If you’re not credible, your foundation will crack.” — Joetta Clark Diggs “When your ‘gotta do’ is greater than your ‘need to do’, that’s enthusiasm.” — Joetta Clark Diggs “You have to be willing to run toward your blessings.” — Joetta Clark Diggs “If you can look up, you will get up.” — Joetta Clark Diggs Mentioned in the episode: Joetta’s “P” Principles for Success by Joetta Clark Diggs 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen Covey Connect with Brian Buffini http://www.brianbuffini.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brianbuffini Twitter: https://twitter.com/brianbuffini Buffini Show Insiders: http://www.thebrianbuffinishow.com/insiders Love what you heard? Share it with your friends! http://bit.ly/BrianBuffiniShow Click here to buy our Podcast theme music, “The Cliffs of Moher” by Brogue Wave. http://www.broguewave.com http://www.facebook.com/broguewave Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“Servant leadership is a mindset of putting your customers and others first.” — Dermot Buffini Dermot Buffini, CEO of Buffini & Company and host of The Brian Buffini Show’s “Takeover Tuesday,” is in the hot seat, sharing his journey from star athlete growing up in Ireland to leading the largest real estate coaching and training company in North America. Dermot shares the lessons he’s learned from his parents, the reason he turned down a soccer scholarship to work in sales and how his path in retail, financial services and logistics has helped him in his role as CEO today. He also delves into the daily routines he uses to connect his head, heart and soul, explains why self-care is important to success and outlines the strategies he uses to help him tackle challenges and solve problems that arise. Inspirational quotes from today’s interview: “Sales is service and service is helping someone.” — Dermot Buffini “If you serve where you are, it’s amazing what opens up.” — Dermot Buffini “Servant leadership is a mindset of putting your customers and others first.” — Dermot Buffini “When you’re designed to take care of others, the last thing you do is self-care.” — Dermot Buffini “I’m interested in growth because we have potential and I love getting after it and seeing what’s possible.” — Dermot Buffini “Learn to talk to yourself; don’t listen to yourself.” — Dermot Buffini “Having grace for yourself will allow you to have grace for other people so you can encourage them.” — Dermot Buffini Connect with Brian Buffini http://www.brianbuffini.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brianbuffini Twitter: https://twitter.com/brianbuffini Buffini Show Insiders: http://www.thebrianbuffinishow.com/insiders Love what you heard? Share it with your friends! http://bit.ly/BrianBuffiniShow Click here to buy our Podcast theme music, “The Cliffs of Moher” by Brogue Wave. http://www.broguewave.com http://www.facebook.com/broguewave Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“Nutritional excellence, therapeutically, is more effective than drugs for treating almost any disease.” — Joel Fuhrman, M.D. Millions of Americans take medications to control preventable diseases such as heart disease and Type 2 diabetes. Best-selling author and nutrition expert, Joel Fuhrman, M.D., that nutrient-dense foods not only reverse the effects of these conditions, but people can avoid being diagnosed with them altogether if they eschew fast foods in favor of a diet rich in healthy foods. In this episode, Dr. Fuhrman uses striking facts to connect processed foods with preventable diseases and explains the wide-ranging benefits of a nutritarian diet. You’ll learn why nutritarianism is so effective at reversing disease and improving the health and well-being of those who’ve adopted it, how GBOMB salads can reduce the risk of cancer and how to wean yourself off of bad, processes foods and learn to crave good, nutrient-dense foods. He also discusses his new book, “Fast Food Genocide” and shares why Americans, especially those living in urban areas, aren’t eating well and offers tips to incorporate more produce and healthy foods in one’s diet. Inspirational quotes from today’s interview: “The diseases that afflict Americans don’t have to happen.” — Joel Fuhrman, M.D. “Nutritional excellence, therapeutically, is more effective than drugs for treating almost any disease.” — Joel Fuhrman, M.D. “It’s not about calories; it’s about nutrients.” — Joel Fuhrman, M.D. “Your own personal satisfaction in life has a lot to do with your ability to influence others in a positive way.” — Joel Fuhrman, M.D. “The secret to eating the right amount of calories is giving your body the right amount of nutrients.” — Joel Fuhrman, M.D. “Good will and sacrificing to help others keeps you mentally sane and satisfied with yourself as a person.” — Joel Fuhrman, M.D Mentioned in the episode: https://www.drfuhrman.com/ Fast Food Genocide by Joel Fuhrman, M.D. The End of Diabetes by Joel Fuhrman, M.D. The End of Heart Disease by Joel Fuhrman, M.D. Connect with Brian Buffini http://www.brianbuffini.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brianbuffini Twitter: https://twitter.com/brianbuffini Buffini Show Insiders: http://www.thebrianbuffinishow.com/insiders Love what you heard? Share it with your friends! http://bit.ly/BrianBuffiniShow Click here to buy our Podcast theme music, “The Cliffs of Moher” by Brogue Wave. http://www.broguewave.com http://www.facebook.com/broguewave Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“The 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 Connect with Brian Buffini http://www.brianbuffini.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brianbuffini Twitter: https://twitter.com/brianbuffini Buffini Show Insiders: http://www.thebrianbuffinishow.com/insiders Love what you heard? Share it with your friends! http://bit.ly/BrianBuffiniShow Click here to buy our Podcast theme music, “The Cliffs of Moher” by Brogue Wave. http://www.broguewave.com http://www.facebook.com/broguewave Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“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 Connect with Brian Buffini http://www.brianbuffini.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brianbuffini Twitter: https://twitter.com/brianbuffini Buffini Show Insiders: http://www.thebrianbuffinishow.com/insiders Love what you heard? Share it with your friends! http://bit.ly/BrianBuffiniShow Click here to buy our Podcast theme music, “The Cliffs of Moher” by Brogue Wave. http://www.broguewave.com http://www.facebook.com/broguewave Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“I 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 Connect with Brian Buffini http://www.brianbuffini.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brianbuffini Twitter: https://twitter.com/brianbuffini Buffini Show Insiders: http://www.thebrianbuffinishow.com/insiders Love what you heard? Share it with your friends! http://bit.ly/BrianBuffiniShow Click here to buy our Podcast theme music, “The Cliffs of Moher” by Brogue Wave. http://www.broguewave.com http://www.facebook.com/broguewave Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“Successful people have success habits.” — Brian Tracy Last week, best-selling author and personal development expert, Brian Tracy shared his story and his best tips for achieving success. In this episode, Brian Buffini continues his conversation with Brian Tracy, delving into the habits of the world’s most successful people. Brian Tracy explains the two things critical for influencing people to buy, the greatest enemy of success and the essential habits to develop in order to achieve success in business and life. He also gives his take on the seven traits of successful emigrants outlined in Brian Buffini’s latest best-seller, “The Emigrant Edge.” By the end of the episode, you’ll be motivated to put these habits to work. Don’t forget to download the free ebook, “The Power of Habit: 7 Steps to Successful Habits,” mentioned in the episode. Inspirational quotes from today’s interview: “Your television can make you rich or make you poor. It’ll make you rich if you turn it off. It’ll make you poor if you turn it on.” — Brian Tracy “If you don’t charge up, you can’t perform well.” — Brian Tracy “A person will not buy from you until they’re convinced you are their friend and you are acting in their best interest.” — Brian Tracy “If something is true, it is always and everywhere true.” — Brian Tracy “Whenever you see a successful business, someone once took a big chance.” — Peter Drucker “Opportunity is missed by most people because it is dressed in overalls and looks like work.” — Thomas Edison “Successful people have success habits.” — Brian Tracy Mentioned in the episode: The Emigrant Edge by Brian Buffini Free eBook: The Power of Habit: 7 Steps to Successful Habits by Brian Tracy Connect with Brian Buffini http://www.brianbuffini.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brianbuffini Twitter: https://twitter.com/brianbuffini Buffini Show Insiders: http://www.thebrianbuffinishow.com/insiders Love what you heard? Share it with your friends! http://bit.ly/BrianBuffiniShow Click here to buy our Podcast theme music, “The Cliffs of Moher” by Brogue Wave. http://www.broguewave.com http://www.facebook.com/broguewave Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“You become on the outside what you believe about yourself on the inside.” — Brian Tracy For more than three decades, Brian Tracy has encouraged millions of people to set goals and achieve success through his best-selling books and development programs. Born in Canada to Irish parents, Brian grew up poor, dropped out of high school and labored in factories, ships and farms until he became a salesman and experienced the first turning point that changed his life. In this episode, Brian Buffini interviews his mentor, Brian Tracy. Brian Tracy shares how a high school dropout became one of the most influential personal development speakers in the world and the impact that three turning points had to set him on the path to success. You’ll learn the three things that have the biggest impact on success, what the greatest obstacle to success is, and the one task you can do to dramatically change your future. This is part one of a two-part episode that is sure to provide the surge of motivation you need to stay on the path to lasting success. Inspirational quotes from today’s interview: “Selling isn’t a sales business, it’s a rejection business.” — Brian Tracy “In your life, you have a series of turning points and it makes you who you are today.” — Brian Tracy “Read, listen, attend seminars and you’ll save yourself decades of hard work reaching the same income level.” — Brian Tracy “If you don’t accept responsibility, you blame every single problem in your life on someone or something else. When you blame you give up control.” — Brian Tracy “The greatest obstacle to success is negativity toward yourself and toward others.” –Brian Tracy “You’re responsible for your own life.” — Brian Tracy “Never worry about things you cannot change in life. You cannot change a past event so one of the most important things in life is to say ‘this too shall pass.’” — Brian Tracy “The way to influence the future magnificently is to sit down with a piece of paper and write down what you want to accomplish in the weeks and months ahead and then work on it every day.” — Brian Tracy “There’s only one thing in life that you can control and that is your own thinking.” — Brian Tracy “You become on the outside what you believe about yourself on the inside.” — Brian Tracy “If you invest in yourself, your belief system changes.” –Brian Tracy “If you don’t invest in yourself, you’ve unconsciously decided that you personally have no future.” — Brian Tracy “Once we invest in ourselves as a stock, we have total control over that stock.” — Brian Tracy Mentioned in the episode: Brian Tracy’s sales programs: The Psychology of Achievement The Psychology of Selling The Success Principles by Jack Canfield The 21 Success Secrets of Self-Made Millionaires Connect with Brian Buffini http://www.brianbuffini.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brianbuffini Twitter: https://twitter.com/brianbuffini Buffini Show Insiders: http://www.thebrianbuffinishow.com/insiders Love what you heard? Share it with your friends! http://bit.ly/BrianBuffiniShow Click here to buy our Podcast theme music, “The Cliffs of Moher” by Brogue Wave. http://www.broguewave.com http://www.facebook.com/broguewave Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“Whatever you think, you’ll create.” — Deanna Scott Positive thinking is a central tenet of personal development. In this episode—Takeover Tuesday—Dermot Buffini interviews Lennox and Deanna Scott. Lennox Scott is the Chairman and CEO of John L. Scott Real Estate, one of the largest privately owned companies in North America. His wife, Deanna, is the author of the upcoming book, “Speaking the Language of Miracles,” about her son’s battle with a rare form of leukemia. Throughout the episode, Deanna shares her story and how having a positive mindset not only helped her beat the odds when she was in a devastating accident as a teen, but helped her guide her son through the process of beating cancer. You’ll learn why it’s important to focus on the outcome of a situation instead of dwelling on the situation itself, how to incorportate a positive mindset and affirmations into corporate culture and why Lennox credits his leadership team with helping him lead his company to fulfill a higher purpose. Get ready to be inspired! Inspirational quotes from today’s interview: “Look forward; what do you want to accomplish and what is the legacy you want to leave? As you become great, it allows the team to expand further.” — Lennox Scott “Growing yourself allows your company to grow.” — Lennox Scott “You have to take yourself out of the situation and walk in solutions.” — Deanna Scott “There isn’t anything you can’t have today. Look at the outcome—is it positive or negative?” — Deanna Scott “Walking in the outcome means whatever your situation is, walk in the outcome you want to achieve.” — Deanna Scott “The miracles are in each and every one of us. We have to surround ourselves with positive people.” — Deanna Scott “Be around people who can help you see the possibilities, not the problems.” — Dermot Buffini “Whatever you think, you’ll create.” — Deanna Scott “No matter what the situation is, people need our help. They need a professional.” — Lennox Scott “Keep feeding yourself positive energy every day. Feed yourself by saying affirmations.” — Lennox Scott “The situation is not who you are. You’re much more powerful than any situation on this planet. The fastest way out is to walk in solutions.” — Deanna Scott “You’re most powerful when you’re present.” — Deanna Scott Mentioned in the episode: “Speaking the Language of Miracles,” by Deanna Scott To experience “Speaking the Language of Miracles,” the print edition is available at Amazon.com. Buy now. Visit speakingthelanguageofmiracles.com. Future Shock by Alvin Toffler Connect with Brian Buffini http://www.brianbuffini.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brianbuffini Twitter: https://twitter.com/brianbuffini Buffini Show Insiders: http://www.thebrianbuffinishow.com/insiders Love what you heard? Share it with your friends! http://bit.ly/BrianBuffiniShow Click here to buy our Podcast theme music, “The Cliffs of Moher” by Brogue Wave. http://www.broguewave.com http://www.facebook.com/broguewave Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“Thinking is unleashing the power of your mind. Action is harnessing the power of habit.” — Brian Buffini In the last two episodes, Brian Buffini has been sharing his emigrant story and outlining the seven traits that successful emigrants share. In this episode, the final one in the “How to Make it Big in America” series, Brian shares how to put these traits into your daily practice, relating the process to one of the most common spices in the world: salt. Just as salt is composed of two elements—sodium and chloride—success is composed of two elements as well—the power of the mind and the actions we take. Brian outlines tips to help you harness the powers of your mind and your habits to help you achieve lasting success. You’ll learn why thoughts are powerful and must be put into action, why it’s necessary to list what you need to do to achieve your goals, and how to go from action to mastery. You’ll never look at salt the same way again. Be sure to pick up your copy of “The Emigrant Edge,” click here to order your copy. Inspirational quotes from today’s interview: “Whatever the mind of a man can conceive and believe, it can achieve.” –Napoleon Hill “Thinking is only half the equation.” — Brian Buffini “Thinking is unleashing the power of your mind. Action is harnessing the power of habit.” — Brian Buffini “You are what you think. So just think big, believe big, act big, work big, give big, forgive big, laugh big, love big and live big.” – Andrew Carnegie “The only disability in life is a bad attitude.” – Scott Hamilton “If it was impossible to fail, what would I do?” — Dorothea Brande “Act in a way where it’s impossible to fail.” — Dorothea Brande “Faith without works is dead.” –James 2:14-26 “What actions are you taking every day to get you closer to your goal?” — Brian Buffini “Do what you can, with what you have, where you are.” – Theodore Roosevelt “Do the best you can until you know better. Then when you know better, do better.” – Maya Angelou “If people knew how to hard I worked to get my mastery, it wouldn’t seem so wonderful at all.” – Michelangelo “Every time you see a salt shaker, every time you see a packet of salt, I want you to think sodium, I want you to think chloride, I want you to think ‘unleash the power of my mind, harness the power of habit and I’m well on my way to making it big.’” — Brian Buffini Connect with Brian Buffini http://www.brianbuffini.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brianbuffini Twitter: https://twitter.com/brianbuffini Buffini Show Insiders: http://www.thebrianbuffinishow.com/insiders Love what you heard? Share it with your friends! http://bit.ly/BrianBuffiniShow Click here to buy our Podcast theme music, “The Cliffs of Moher” by Brogue Wave. http://www.broguewave.com http://www.facebook.com/broguewave Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“Life favors the persistent and the willing.” — Brian Buffini In the last episode, Brian Buffini shared his story and why he feels the American Dream is alive and well. In part two of “How to Make it Big in America,” Brian Buffini delves into the seven traits of emigrants who have become successful. You don’t have to be an emigrant to adopt these traits; you just have to have a willingness to grow to succeed. In this episode, you’ll learn why it’s vital to commit to continuous improvement, how a spirit of gratitude transforms your attitude and thinking and why maintaining perspective is essential to achieving success. By the end of the episode, you’ll know the seven traits essential to success and will be motivated to adopt them in your life. If you haven’t picked up “The Emigrant Edge,” click here to order your copy. Inspirational quotes from today’s interview: “Successful people go out of their way to meet other successful people.” — Brian Buffini “Action is what matters when you’re reaching your goals.” — Brian Buffini “Intellectual growth should commence at birth and cease only at death.” — Albert Einstein “Life favors the persistent and the willing.” — Brian Buffini “A man, as a general rule, owes very little to what he is born with – a man is what he makes of himself.” — Alexander Graham Bell “Income is a trailing effect of the work you do.” — Brian Buffini “Failures live as if they had a thousand years to live.” — Og Mandino “Gratitude is not only the greatest of virtues, but the parent of all others.” — Cicero “What we say influences our thinking.” — Brian Buffini “The brave may not live forever, but the cautious do not live at all.” — Richard Branson “If you work harder on yourself than you do on your job, you’ll go from making a living to making a fortune.” — Jim Rohn “Alone we can do so little. Together we can do so much.” — Helen Keller “What’s quickly built is quickly torn down.” — Brian Buffini “The ability to discipline yourself to delay gratification in the short term in order to enjoy greater rewards in the long term, is the indispensable prerequisite for success.” — Brian Tracy “When we lose perspective of where we come from, we make emotional decisions in the here and now and that becomes the undoing of our success.” — Brian Buffini “Can you put your name to that?” — Harry Buffini Mentioned in the episode The Richest Man in Babylon by George S. Clason Connect with Brian Buffini http://www.brianbuffini.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brianbuffini Twitter: https://twitter.com/brianbuffini Buffini Show Insiders: http://www.thebrianbuffinishow.com/insiders Love what you heard? Share it with your friends! http://bit.ly/BrianBuffiniShow Click here to buy our Podcast theme music, “The Cliffs of Moher” by Brogue Wave. http://www.broguewave.com http://www.facebook.com/broguewave Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“The American Dream is far more attainable today than at any time in its history.” — Brian Buffini Brian Buffini came to America with $92 in his pocket and a desire to pursue the American Dream . Shortly after arriving, he got in to a serious motorcycle accident that left him hundreds of thousands of dollars in debt. However, with hard work and dedication, Brian built a business, accrued wealth and began to live the Good Life. In this episode, Brian shares his story and explains why he feels the American Dream is alive and well today, even in an age of cynism. You’ll learn what makes America uniquely different from other countries, why more fortunes will be made in the next 50 years than there were in the last and the seven things that prevent people from making it big in America. This is the first in a three-part series. By the end of the episode, you’ll feel renewed motivation to pursue your version of the American Dream. Inspirational quotes from today’s interview: “But I had a chance to start my life here in America, even if it was a rough start, to ultimately build my fortune.”—Brian Buffini “The American Dream is far more attainable today than at any time in its history.”— Brian Buffini “There will be far more fortunes made in next 50 years than there were in the last 50 years.”— Brian Buffini “The American Dream is America’s most viable and fantastic export.” — Brian Buffini “No other nation has been built upon an idea; the idea of liberty.” — Margaret Thatcher “America’s not just a country; it’s an idea.”— Bono “We hold these truths to be self-evident; that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.” — Declaration of Independence “If you grew yourself and worked on yourself, you could go from making a living to earning a fortune.” — Brian Buffini “If you can dream it, you can do it” — Walt Disney “Twenty years from now, you’ll be more disappointed by the things you didn’t do, than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover.” — Mark Twain “The pursuit of happiness is what you’re guaranteed. You’re granted the opportunity to compete.” — Brian Buffini “If only closed minds came with closed mouths.” — Zig Ziglar “Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind.” — Romans 12:2 “We need to recommit to becoming readers, listeners and doers.” — Brian Buffini “Renewing your mind is not refreshing your screen.”— Brian Buffini “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 “A person becomes who they are based on the adversity they’ve overcome in their life, and then proceeds to remove all aspects of it from their child’s life.” — Brian Buffini “Take risks if you want to win; if you win you’ll be happy, if you lose you’ll be wiser for the next risk.” — Brian Buffini “Great ideas and great processes get better over time.” — Brian Buffini Mentioned in the episode The Epic of America by James Truslow Adams Acres of Diamonds by Russell Conwell How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill The Strangest Secret by Earl Nightingale The Greatest Salesman in the World by Og Mandino The Power of Positive Thinking by Norman Vincent Peale Connect with Brian Buffini http://www.brianbuffini.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brianbuffini Twitter: https://twitter.com/brianbuffini Buffini Show Insiders: http://www.thebrianbuffinishow.com/insiders Love what you heard? Share it with your friends! http://bit.ly/BrianBuffiniShow Click here to buy our Podcast theme music, “The Cliffs of Moher” by Brogue Wave. http://www.broguewave.com http://www.facebook.com/broguewave Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“We become what we think about.” — Earl Nightingale In the world today, we’re drowning in information, but starving for wisdom. While the tools we use in our daily lives continue to change with advances in technology, the principles of success remain the same. In this episode, Brian introduces us to “The Strangest Secret” by Earl Nightingale, which was the first spoken word recording to sell more than a million copies. Earl explains how your thoughts determine your success, particularly if paired with a goal. You’ll learn why only 5 percent of people succeed, ways to overcome the plateau of security and how to put what you’ve learned into action in 30 days. By the end of the episode, you’ll be ready to harness your thoughts and change them for good. Inspirational quotes from today’s interview: “Success is the progressive realization of a worthy ideal.” — Earl Nightingale “The opposite of courage in our society is not cowardice; it is conformity.” — Rollo May “The only person who succeeds is the person who’s progressively realizing a worthy ideal.” — Earl Nightingale “A success is anyone who is doing deliberately a predetermined job because that’s what he decided to do deliberately.” — Earl Nightingale “Instead of competing, all we have to do is create.” — Earl Nightingale “Selling is the highest paid profession if we’re good at it and know where we’re going.” — Earl Nightingale “A man’s life is what his thoughts make of it.” — Marcus Aurelius “Everything comes if a man will only wait. I brought myself by long meditation to the conviction that a human being with a settled purpose must accomplish it and that nothing can resist a will that stay even existent for its fulfillment.” — Benjamin Disraeli “A man is what he thinks about all day long.” — Ralph Waldo Emerson “The greatest discovery of my generation is that human beings can alter their lives by altering their attitudes of mind.” — William James “If you only care enough for a result, you will almost certainly attain it. If you wish to be rich, you will be rich. If you wish to be learned, you will be learned. If you wish to be good, you’ll be good. Only you must really wish these things and wish them exclusively and not wish at the same time a hundred other incompatible things just as strongly.” —William James “If thou canst believe, all things are possible to him that believeth.” — Mark 9:23 “This is one of the greatest laws in the universe. Fervently do I wish I had discovered it as a very young man. It dawned upon me much later in life and I found it to be the greatest, if not my greatest discovery outside of my relationship to God. Simply stated if you think in negative terms, you’ll get negative results. If you think in positive terms, you achieve positive results…This is the basis of the prosperity of success. In three words: Believe and Succeed.” — Norman Vincent Peale “People are always blaming their circumstances for what they are. I don’t believe in circumstances. The people who get on in this world are the people who get out and look for the circumstances they want and, if they can’t find them, make them.” — George Bernard Shaw “Everyone is the sum total of his own thoughts.” — Earl Nightingale “What you think today and tomorrow will mold your life and determine your future.” — Earl Nightingale Sermon on the Mount: “Ask, and it shall be given you. Seek, and you shall find. Knock, and it shall be opened onto you.” “Success isn’t the result of making money; making money is the result of success. Success is in direct proportion to our service.” — Earl Nightingale Mentioned in the episode: “Man’s Search for Himself” by Rollo May “Wake up and Live” by Dorothea Brande Connect with Brian Buffini http://www.brianbuffini.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brianbuffini Twitter: https://twitter.com/brianbuffini Buffini Show Insiders: http://www.thebrianbuffinishow.com/insiders Love what you heard? Share it with your friends! http://bit.ly/BrianBuffiniShow Click here to buy our Podcast theme music, “The Cliffs of Moher” by Brogue Wave. http://www.broguewave.com http://www.facebook.com/broguewave Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“Networking is more about farming than it is about hunting.” — Dr. Ivan Misner Networking—are you doing it right? Whether you’re a business veteran or just starting out, you’ve likely attended at least one networking event. According to Dr. Ivan Misner, networking expert and founder and Chief Visionary Officer of BNI, the largest business networking organization in the world, networking is all about building relationships; however, many of us go into these events trying to make sales. In this Takeover Tuesday episode, Dermot Buffini and Dr. Misner get real about networking and building relationships, both within and outside of your industry. Dr Misner shares the great lesson he learned from high school politics, the birth of BNI and how the need to connect face-to-face allowed the organization to grow exponentially. You’ll learn about the four types of “Desperate Networkers,” the biggest mistakes people make networking and how to avoid them and how introverts and extroverts alike can become master networkers. This episode will help you get the most out of your next networking experience. Inspirational quotes from today’s interview: “Every business I ever started was a repeat of that experience—an opportunity to give other people opportunities.” — Dr. Ivan Misner “When you’re rejected, it’s a raw and exposed moment.” — Dr. Ivan Misner “You have to define yourself by your successes in life, not your failures or rejections.” — Dr. Ivan Misner “We get so caught up trying to do what we’re planning to do that we almost miss opportunities.” — Dr. Ivan Misner “Getting face-to-face with people and having conversations is still important.” — Dr. Ivan Misner “It’s not either/or, it’s both/and.” — Dr. Ivan Misner “Networking is more about farming than it is about hunting.” — Dr. Ivan Misner “People try to cash checks on relationship before making any kind of investment.” — Dr. Ivan Misner “You can be great at networking whether you’re an introvert or extrovert. You just have to understand there are strengths and weaknesses and address those.” — Dr. Ivan Misner “A good networker has two ears and one mouth and they use them proportionally.” — Dr. Ivan Misner “Success is the uncommon application of common knowledge.” — Dr. Ivan Misner “Don’t worry about making mistakes; you will. You have to learn to respond quickly and fix it.” — Dr. Ivan Misner Mentioned in the episode: Business Networking and Sex (not what you think) by Ivan Misner, Hazel Walker and Frank de Raffelle Jr. Healing Begins in the Kitchen by Ivan Misner Masters of Success by Ivan Misner Crucial Conversations by Kerry Patterson, Joseph Grenny, et al. Connect with Dr. Ivan Misner BNI.com IvanMisner.com Connect with Brian Buffini http://www.brianbuffini.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brianbuffini Twitter: https://twitter.com/brianbuffini Buffini Show Insiders: http://www.thebrianbuffinishow.com/insiders Love what you heard? Share it with your friends! http://bit.ly/BrianBuffiniShow Click here to buy our Podcast theme music, “The Cliffs of Moher” by Brogue Wave. http://www.broguewave.com http://www.facebook.com/broguewave Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“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 Connect with Brian Buffini http://www.brianbuffini.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brianbuffini Twitter: https://twitter.com/brianbuffini Buffini Show Insiders: http://www.thebrianbuffinishow.com/insiders Love what you heard? Share it with your friends! http://bit.ly/BrianBuffiniShow Click here to buy our Podcast theme music, “The Cliffs of Moher” by Brogue Wave. http://www.broguewave.com http://www.facebook.com/broguewave Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“You don’t 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 Connect with Brian Buffini http://www.brianbuffini.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brianbuffini Twitter: https://twitter.com/brianbuffini Buffini Show Insiders: http://www.thebrianbuffinishow.com/insiders Love what you heard? Share it with your friends! http://bit.ly/BrianBuffiniShow Click here to buy our Podcast theme music, “The Cliffs of Moher” by Brogue Wave. http://www.broguewave.com http://www.facebook.com/broguewave Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“When you’re blessed with abundance you have an obligation to give and share.” — Walter Schneider The son of Austrian immigrants who moved to Canada after World War II, Walter Schneider is no stranger to hard work. As a teen, he realized he had a knack for sales, a skill that has served him well as the president and co-founder of RE/MAX Integra, the largest office within the RE/MAX brand. In this episode, Brian Buffini asks Walter about his journey to success, with a focus on how he got involved in real estate and his start at RE/MAX. Walter shares why he begins each day with gratitude; the four definitive periods that have shaped his career; and the lessons in perseverance he learned from his parents. You’ll discover the simple tip for increasing sales, the one key question Walter asks during the sales process, what makes a great partnership, and his advice for anyone who’s starting a business. Get inspired and renew your motivation to succeed! Inspirational quotes from today’s interview: “We become who we are because of the adversity we face in life.” — Brian Buffini “If you live your life on the light side not the dark side, you’ll be rewarded for that.” — Walter Schneider “If you keep a steady pace, the highs aren’t as high and the lows aren’t as low.” — Walter Schneider “I’ve been grateful every day.” — Walter Schneider “People tell you something and you have to look beneath that into what they’re really telling you.” — Walter Schneider “If not this then what?” — Walter Schneider “Keep on grinding.” — Walter Schneider “Once you travel the world you realize how incredibly lucky we are to be living in the U.S. and Canada.” — Walter Schneider “You can become anything you want.” — Walter Schneider “I’ve tried to govern my career by understanding the custodial role I play.” — Walter Schneider “Partnerships and marriages get into trouble because of keeping score.” — Walter Schneider “When you’re blessed with abundance you have an obligation to give and share.” — Walter Schneider “If you’re going to be a leader, behave like a leader.” — Walter Schneider “Don’t hand down to other people the things you’re not prepared to do.” — Walter Schneider Mentioned in the episode: From Barbarians to Bureaucrats by Lawrence M. Miller The Emigrant Edge by Brian Buffini Connect with Brian Buffini http://www.brianbuffini.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brianbuffini Twitter: https://twitter.com/brianbuffini Buffini Show Insiders: http://www.thebrianbuffinishow.com/insiders Love what you heard? Share it with your friends! http://bit.ly/BrianBuffiniShow Click here to buy our Podcast theme music, “The Cliffs of Moher” by Brogue Wave. http://www.broguewave.com http://www.facebook.com/broguewave Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“Your attention is precious. What controls your focus controls your life.” — Darren Hardy Best-selling author and former publisher of Success Magazine, Darren Hardy started his personal development journey when he attended his first seminar at age 18. Over the course of his career – through television programming and publishing – he’s helped business leaders in all industries achieve their goals and all-new levels of success. In this episode, Brian Buffini asks Darren the top questions people want to know about his path to success, his influences, and his advice for becoming a successful leader in our ever-changing times. Darren shares his tips for staying true to yourself and your mission as a leader as your business grows and changes. You’ll learn about the key skills a leader needs to thrive, why confidence is essential to becoming courageous, and the great lesson he learned from one of his favorite interview subjects. By the end of the episode, you’ll be inspired to put what you hear into action. Inspirational quotes from today’s interview: “One person can be an influence as an example or a warning.” — Darren Hardy “I was always looking for the person behind the personality.” — Darren Hardy “More has not changed than has changed.” — Darren Hardy “Social media allows you to communicate, but it doesn’t allow you to connect.” — Darren Hardy “The fundamental baseline of your business is people serving people.” — Darren Hardy “As long as you’re taking care of people, you’ll have a very fruitful future.” — Darren Hardy “We’re living in a world of epic distraction.” — Darren Hardy “Your attention is precious. What controls your focus controls your life.” — Darren Hardy “You get in life what you tolerate.” — Darren Hardy “The team you start with will never be the team you end up with.” — Darren Hardy “People are growing with you or you need to graduate up.” — Darren Hardy “You’ll hurt more people by not having the courage to do the right thing.” — Darren Hardy Mentioned in the episode: Winners Dream: A Journey from Corner Store to Corner Office by Bill McDermott Atlas Shrugged by Ayn Rand The Fountainhead by Ayn Rand Connect with Brian Buffini http://www.brianbuffini.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brianbuffini Twitter: https://twitter.com/brianbuffini Buffini Show Insiders: http://www.thebrianbuffinishow.com/insiders Love what you heard? Share it with your friends! http://bit.ly/BrianBuffiniShow Click here to buy our Podcast theme music, “The Cliffs of Moher” by Brogue Wave. http://www.broguewave.com http://www.facebook.com/broguewave Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“When you 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 Connect with Brian Buffini http://www.brianbuffini.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brianbuffini Twitter: https://twitter.com/brianbuffini Buffini Show Insiders: http://www.thebrianbuffinishow.com/insiders Love what you heard? Share it with your friends! http://bit.ly/BrianBuffiniShow Click here to buy our Podcast theme music, “The Cliffs of Moher” by Brogue Wave. http://www.broguewave.com http://www.facebook.com/broguewave Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“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 Connect with Brian Buffini http://www.brianbuffini.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brianbuffini Twitter: https://twitter.com/brianbuffini Buffini Show Insiders: http://www.thebrianbuffinishow.com/insiders Love what you heard? Share it with your friends! http://bit.ly/BrianBuffiniShow Click here to buy our Podcast theme music, “The Cliffs of Moher” by Brogue Wave. http://www.broguewave.com http://www.facebook.com/broguewave Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“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 Connect with Brian Buffini http://www.brianbuffini.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brianbuffini Twitter: https://twitter.com/brianbuffini Buffini Show Insiders: http://www.thebrianbuffinishow.com/insiders Love what you heard? Share it with your friends! http://bit.ly/BrianBuffiniShow Click here to buy our Podcast theme music, “The Cliffs of Moher” by Brogue Wave. http://www.broguewave.com http://www.facebook.com/broguewave Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“You can 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 Connect with Brian Buffini http://www.brianbuffini.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brianbuffini Twitter: https://twitter.com/brianbuffini Buffini Show Insiders: http://www.thebrianbuffinishow.com/insiders Love what you heard? Share it with your friends! http://bit.ly/BrianBuffiniShow Click here to buy our Podcast theme music, “The Cliffs of Moher” by Brogue Wave. http://www.broguewave.com http://www.facebook.com/broguewave Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“Do the right thing. If you follow that principle, everything else is secondary.” — Rick DeLuca From pro baseball, to Navy SEAL, to undercover cop, to speaker and trainer… To say industry leader and motivational speaker, Rick DeLuca, has lived a fascinating life would be an understatement. In this candid interview, Buffini & Company CEO, Dermot Buffini, asks Rick DeLuca to share the “little known” behind his story and what he’s learned along the way. Rick delves into his childhood growing up the son of a successful salesman; his colorful career in law enforcement, including time spend undercover with a biker gang; and the impact of the personal losses he’s faced in his life. You’ll learn the advice Rick heard from legendary coach, Tommy Lasorda; the timeless advice his father gave him to achieve success in sales; why growth and relationships are essential to a lasting career in real estate; and more about Devin’s Destiny, the non-profit organization he started to honor his son. Regardless of your level of success in business, you’re sure to glean great advice from DeLuca’s remarkable life. Inspirational quotes from today’s interview: “Don’t try to be the answer to their prayers until you know what they’re praying for.” – Rick DeLuca “You can compartmentalize, but you have to be careful when you close that door that you don’t put a lock on it and throw away the key.” – Rick DeLuca “I learned how to sell real estate by answering the phone.” – Rick DeLuca “The worst part about a hot market is it can create horrible work habits.” – Rick DeLuca “The problem with many activities is you don’t have a target.” – Pete DeLuca “Take a few days and write down every facet of the business… Once you have a list, become aware of what the average agent does in each one of those areas. Once you know what the average agent does, it puts you in a position to do more than the average agent.” – Pete DeLuca “In order to make it big, you have to do more than the average agent.” – Rick DeLuca “You never really know anything until you teach it.” – Rick DeLuca “The ideas haven’t changed; the tools have changed.” – Rick DeLuca “Real estate is still a relationship business.” – Rick DeLuca “The relationship is the key.” – Rick DeLuca “If the worst happens, can you look in a mirror and say ‘there’s nothing I didn’t try’?” – Rick DeLuca “You never get over it. You learn to live with it.” – Rick DeLuca “Do the right thing. If you follow that principle, everything else is secondary.” – Rick DeLuca Mentioned in the episode: A Passion for Excellence by Tom Peters and Nancy Austin Devin’s Destiny, the non-profit foundation Rick and his family created to honor his son, which throws birthday parties for homeless children in Central Oregon. Learn more about Rick DeLuca: Rick DeLuca Seminars Connect with Brian Buffini http://www.brianbuffini.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brianbuffini Twitter: https://twitter.com/brianbuffini Buffini Show Insiders: http://www.thebrianbuffinishow.com/insiders Love what you heard? Share it with your friends! http://bit.ly/BrianBuffiniShow Click here to buy our Podcast theme music, “The Cliffs of Moher” by Brogue Wave. http://www.broguewave.com http://www.facebook.com/broguewave Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“If you can align your money with your values, you can become unstoppable.” – David Bach A recent study from the Federal Reserve showed that nearly half of Americans are unable to cover an unexpected $400 expense. Why are so many people in such dire financial shape? In this episode, Brian Buffini interviews financial expert and best-selling author, David Bach, to get to the root of financial illiteracy and reveal what people can do to save more of what they make. You’ll learn why it’s essential to align your money with your values, especially when you’re married; how to prepare for financial security after a spouse passes away; and more about the blueprint for automating your finances. Bach also explains “The latte factor” and passes along some gems of financial wisdom from his grandmother. It’s not too late to take control of your financial future and become a millionaire, and by the end of this episode, you’ll be inspired to do just that. Inspirational quotes from today’s interview: “It’s not about giving up your latte. It’s about rethinking money in your life and realizing that five to ten dollars a day is enough to change your life.” – David Bach “When you own it, you get paid by everybody.” – David Bach “We’re drowning in information, but we’re starving for wisdom.” – Brian Buffini “If you can align your money with your values, you can become unstoppable.” – David Bach “When couples plan together, they win together.” – David Bach Mentioned in the episode: Smart Women Finish Rich by David Bach Smart Couples Finish Rich by David Bach The Automatic Millionaire by David Bach How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie Connect with Brian Buffini http://www.brianbuffini.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brianbuffini Twitter: https://twitter.com/brianbuffini Buffini Show Insiders: http://www.thebrianbuffinishow.com/insiders Love what you heard? Share it with your friends! http://bit.ly/BrianBuffiniShow Click here to buy our Podcast theme music, “The Cliffs of Moher” by Brogue Wave. http://www.broguewave.com http://www.facebook.com/broguewave Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“If you don’t feel stuck once in a while, you’re probably not growing.” – Brian Buffini Change is hard. While many people want to change, but find it difficult to do so, others are forced to change because of a medical emergency, job loss or other life-changing event. In this episode, Brian Buffini delves into the concept of change – specifically what causes people to change – and outlines tips to help people make positive, lasting change. You’ll learn the difference between passive and proactive change, why change is a transformation similar to the one a caterpillar undergoes to become a butterfly, and how to change your mindset, motivation and methodologies for a lasting impact. Whether you’re inspired to make positive changes or change is happening to you, you won’t want to miss this episode. Inspirational quotes from today’s interview: “As you go through life you want to change.” – Brian Buffini “People don’t change until the pain of staying the same is greater than the pain of the change.” – Brian Buffini “Some days you pull the dog; some days the dog pulls you.” – Brian Buffini “Are you going to change or is change going to happen to you?” – Brian Buffini “All permanent, lasting change starts on the inside and works its way to the outside.” – Lou Tice “The secret of change is to focus all of your energy, not on fighting the old, but on building the new.” – Socrates “A person becomes who they are based on the adversities they’ve overcome in their own life.” – Brian Buffini “I’ve come to learn to love the process of transformation.” – Brian Buffini “Become a millionaire for what it makes of you.” – Jim Rohn “If you can change your mindset, you can change your life.” – Brian Buffini “Whether you think you can or think you can’t, you’re right.” – Henry Ford “Nothing will impact your life more than changing your thinking.” – John Maxwell “People don’t change because they see the light; they change because they feel the heat.” – John Maxwell “If you’re feeling unmotivated it’s because that which motivated you in the past no longer motivates you.” – Brian Buffini Mentioned in the episode: Spencer Johnson & Ken Blanchard: The One Minute Manager Spencer Johnson: Who Moved My Cheese Connect with Brian Buffini http://www.brianbuffini.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brianbuffini Twitter: https://twitter.com/brianbuffini Buffini Show Insiders: http://www.thebrianbuffinishow.com/insiders Love what you heard? Share it with your friends! http://bit.ly/BrianBuffiniShow Click here to buy our Podcast theme music, “The Cliffs of Moher” by Brogue Wave. http://www.broguewave.com http://www.facebook.com/broguewave Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“Inspire and empower as many people as possible, one person at a time.” — Jon Gordon Best-selling author, Jon Gordon, may have written the book on positive energy, but he wasn’t always a beacon of optimism. In this episode, Brian Buffini interviews Jon Gordon, best-selling author of The Energy Bus and the upcoming book, The Power of Positive Leadership. Jon shares his story, including what prompted him to change his perspective, the positive leaders he’s worked with over the years and how his faith in God guides him every day. You’ll learn how living with a purpose can change your perspective, the common characteristics shared by positive leaders and why faith is essential to an optimistic attitude. By the end of the episode, you’ll be ready to let go of fear and negativity and embrace a positive attitude. Inspirational quotes from today’s interview: “Where you are now is not where you’re going to be.” — Jon Gordon “We have to live on purpose to find our bigger purpose.” — Jon Gordon “Inspire and empower as many people as possible, one person at a time, starting with yourself first.” — Jon Gordon “I’m not naturally a positive person, but because I’ve had to work at it, that makes me a good teacher.” — Jon Gordon “Every failure I’ve ever had doesn’t define me; it’s refined me.” — Jon Gordon “You need to have a vision of where you want to go. If you have a vision, you have the power to make it happen.” —Jon Gordon “The fear that gets you started can’t sustain you.” — Brian Buffini “I learned to talk to myself instead of listen to myself. If I listen to myself, I feed myself all the negative, all the fear and all the doubt. If I talk to myself, I can feed myself the words and the encouragement I need to keep on moving forward.” — Dr. James Gills “The goal in life is not to be better than anyone else; it’s to be better than you were yesterday.” — Jon Gordon “You can’t live a life of optimism and belief without faith in something bigger.” — Jon Gordon Books by Jon Gordon The Energy Bus Training Camp The Power of Positive Leadership You Win in the Locker Room First by Jon Gordon and Mike Smith Mentioned in the episode: Rich Dad, Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki Circle Maker by Mark Batterson Soul Keeping by John Ortberg All the Places to Go by John Ortberg The Greatest Salesman in the World by Og Mandino Connect with Brian Buffini http://www.brianbuffini.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brianbuffini Twitter: https://twitter.com/brianbuffini Buffini Show Insiders: http://www.thebrianbuffinishow.com/insiders Love what you heard? Share it with your friends! http://bit.ly/BrianBuffiniShow Click here to buy our Podcast theme music, “The Cliffs of Moher” by Brogue Wave. http://www.broguewave.com http://www.facebook.com/broguewave Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“Common sense is not common practice.” — Brian Buffini People write in all the time wanting to know more about Brian Buffini and asking for his advice. In this episode, show producer, David Lally, asks Brian several of the questions sent in from listeners. Brian discusses the strong influence his parents had on him, the wisdom he learned from his father, his commitment to life-long improvement and what he’s excited about for the future. You’ll learn how he stays positive and motivated, even when he’s having a rough week; how to apply common sense principles to create a lasting business and positive business culture; and the books he most commonly recommends to people who come to him for advice. You’ll not only get to know Brian better, you’ll also gain timeless advice to apply to your business and life. Inspirational quotes from today’s interview: “Can you put your name to that?” — George Buffini “There were people who had come before me; who’d been there and done that. And there were many people who were willing to share how they got where they were.” — Brian Buffini “Sometimes having nowhere else to go is a pretty good place.” — Brian Buffini “I became a self-educated man and went from making a living to making a fortune.” — Brian Buffini “If they’ll follow the formulas for success, they’ll become as successful as they want to be.” — Brian Buffini “I never want to lead by the example of being wasteful.” — Brian Buffini “I don’t believe principles change; tactics do.” — Brian Buffini “In their heart of hearts, people know common sense when they hear it.” — Brian Buffini “It’s a good life; it’s not always a great life.” — Brian Buffini “There’s a lot of help in your daily routines.” — Brian Buffini “I control my attitude and I control my effort.” — Brian Buffini “The basic need for an entrepreneur is to find a need and fill a need.” — Brian Buffini “My life is too busy to deal with just talkers.” — Brian Buffini “I’m still learning. I’m still growing. I’m still getting better.” — Brian Buffini Mentioned in the episode: Lou Tice Smart Talk for Achieving Your Potential: 5 Steps to Get You from Here to There Dr. Seuss Oh, the Places You’ll Go! Jerry Bridges Trusting God: Even When Life Hurts Og Mandino The Greatest Salesman in the World George Clason The Richest Man in Babylon Dave Ramsey Total Money Makeover Connect with Brian Buffini http://www.brianbuffini.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brianbuffini Twitter: https://twitter.com/brianbuffini Buffini Show Insiders: http://www.thebrianbuffinishow.com/insiders Love what you heard? Share it with your friends! http://bit.ly/BrianBuffiniShow Click here to buy our Podcast theme music, “The Cliffs of Moher” by Brogue Wave. http://www.broguewave.com http://www.facebook.com/broguewave Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“Get rich quick is a good way to get broke.” — Dave Ramsey Dave Ramsey is a bestselling author and radio host whose Financial Peace University has helped more than five million people gain control of their finances. However, Dave wasn’t always an expert when it came to finances. The son of real estate professionals, Dave got into the business himself and experienced great successes before he lost it all and declared bankruptcy. In this episode, Dave shares how he regained control of his finances to become wealthier than he had ever been before. He also explains why it’s essential to examine failures, the importance of gratitude and why success isn’t linear. You’ll learn what drives Dave Ramsey at this stage of his business and get more clever, straight-talking advice from the foremost expert on personal finance. Inspirational quotes from today’s interview: “You have to be the person, not just think you could be someday.” — Dave Ramsey “The only thing you can predict about the economy is it’s going to change.” — Dave Ramsey “I don’t try to outearn my stupidity anymore.” — Dave Ramsey “If we’re going to hit our goals, what has to be true about us, our organization, our culture that’s not true today in order to hit that.” — Dave Ramsey “Gratitude is the answer.”—Dave Ramsey “If you don’t say no to the wrong things, you can’t say yes to the right things.” — Dave Ramsey “Smart people don’t want to hang out with you if you don’t allow them the dignity of having an opinion.” — Dave Ramsey “A man with experience is not at the mercy of a man with an opinion.” — Dave Ramsey. “Generosity changes who you are.” — Dave Ramsey Connect with Brian Buffini http://www.brianbuffini.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brianbuffini Twitter: https://twitter.com/brianbuffini Buffini Show Insiders: http://www.thebrianbuffinishow.com/insiders Love what you heard? Share it with your friends! http://bit.ly/BrianBuffiniShow Click here to buy our Podcast theme music, “The Cliffs of Moher” by Brogue Wave. http://www.broguewave.com http://www.facebook.com/broguewave Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“Our thinking determines our choices, but you can choose how you think.” — Andy Andrews At the age of 19, Andy Andrews lost both of his parents within a year of one another and became homeless. Now, he’s a bestselling author and sought-after motivational speaker. How? In episode #020 of The Brian Buffini Show, Andy shared his story. And in this episode, Andy delves into the premise behind his new book, The Little Things: Why You Really Should Sweat the Small Stuff, and explains why focusing on the little things can help people stop feeling overwhelmed by daily life. You’ll learn the difference between knowledge and wisdom, the three myths of change, and the two thoughts that need to collide in order to make lasting change. If you’ve wanted to make changes in your life, but aren’t sure where to start, this episode will give you the clarity and confidence you need to start the process. Inspirational quotes from today’s interview: “I help people compete at a level where the competition doesn’t know there’s a game going on.” — Andy Andrews “This is more valuable than anything I’ve ever written.” — Andy Andrews “Everything we need is right at our feet.” — Brian Buffini “Every masterpiece was created with an individual brushstroke.” — Andy Andrews “When you get closer to the source, things become quieter, things become smaller and they become more significant.” — Andy Andrews “Your life and your business will be turned not by knowledge, but by wisdom.” — Andy Andrews “Wisdom and knowledge are different. Wisdom is a deep understanding of a principle.” — Andy Andrews “Wisdom comes from God.” — King Solomon “If I’m seeking wisdom, at some point I’ll stop and be still and allow thinking and perspective to take over and allow someone else to talk.” — Andy Andrews “The three myths of change are great excuses to not take action.” — Brian Buffini “Failures live as if they had a thousand years to change.” — Og Mandino “How big is the gap between what you think is the best for you and all God has planned for you?” — Andy Andrews “When we say ‘our choices determine our destiny,’ it’s true but it’s not the truth.” — Andy Andrews “Perspective can change the result without changing the facts.” — Andy Andrews Mentioned in this episode: The Little Things by Andy Andrews The Traveler’s Gift by Andy Andrews The Noticer by Andy Andrews Connect with Brian Buffini http://www.brianbuffini.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brianbuffini Twitter: https://twitter.com/brianbuffini Buffini Show Insiders: http://www.thebrianbuffinishow.com/insiders Love what you heard? Share it with your friends! http://bit.ly/BrianBuffiniShow Click here to buy our Podcast theme music, “The Cliffs of Moher” by Brogue Wave. http://www.broguewave.com http://www.facebook.com/broguewave Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“Your adversities are your advantage.” — Darren Hardy Best-selling author and success expert, Darren Hardy, was raised by his football coach father and learned to become a self-reliant high achiever at an early age. When he was 18, he attended his first personal growth seminar and the trajectory of his future was set. In this episode, Darren shares why his upbringing created an advantage in his life and how the words of his father—to outlast and outwork everyone—guided him to success. He also shares the most common characteristics of successful people and his three keys to connecting deeper with people. By the end of the episode, you’ll be ready to take your success to the next level. Inspirational quotes from today’s interview: “Your adversities are your advantage.” — Darren Hardy “For a new agent, a bad market is the best time to start.” — Darren Hardy “You don’t have to be that smart or that skilled if you know how to get the right advice from people who spend their lives developing that particular area of expertise.” — Darren Hardy “Every skill I’ve had, I had to work at developing.” — Darren Hardy “Take 10 percent of every dollar you make from this point forward and tithe it to help other people. Now take another 10 cents of every dollar and invest it in your personal development.” — Brian Tracey “I’ll outwork you, outlast you and out-educate you.” — Darren Hardy Mentioned in this episode: Darren Daily The Compound Effect by Darren Hardy The Entrepreneur Roller Coaster by Darren Hardy SUCCESS Magazine Unbroken: A World War II Story of Survival, Resilience and Redemption by Laura Hillenbrand Atlas Shrugged and the Fountainhead by Ayn Rand The Hero’s Journey by Joseph Campbell Connect with Brian Buffini http://www.brianbuffini.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brianbuffini Twitter: https://twitter.com/brianbuffini Buffini Show Insiders: http://www.thebrianbuffinishow.com/insiders Love what you heard? Share it with your friends! http://bit.ly/BrianBuffiniShow Click here to buy our Podcast theme music, “The Cliffs of Moher” by Brogue Wave. http://www.broguewave.com http://www.facebook.com/broguewave Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“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 Climb High Foundation The Glass Ceiling documentary about Pasang Lhamu Sherpa, the first Nepalese woman to climb Mt. Everest Connect with Brian Buffini http://www.brianbuffini.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brianbuffini Twitter: https://twitter.com/brianbuffini Buffini Show Insiders: http://www.thebrianbuffinishow.com/insiders Love what you heard? Share it with your friends! http://bit.ly/BrianBuffiniShow Click here to buy our Podcast theme music, “The Cliffs of Moher” by Brogue Wave. http://www.broguewave.com http://www.facebook.com/broguewave Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“If you want to be successful, you do whatever it takes.” — Gino Blefari From serving burgers to serving as CEO of Warren Buffett’s real estate franchise – which includes Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices, Real Living and Prudential – Gino Blefari’s story demonstrates his life-long commitment to personal development. In this episode of “Takeover Tuesday” with Buffini & Company CEO, Dermot Buffini, Gino shares his journey to success. He reveals how he first became interested in real estate, the role Zig Ziglar played in helping him sell his first house, why he always takes his MEDS (meditation, exercise, diet and sleep) everyday, and the motivational words of wisdom that have shaped his career. You’ll learn why habits are important to success, why it’s important to make time for personal development and the seven principles of success. By the end of this episode, you’ll be inspired to create a routine that will help you succeed. Inspirational quotes from today’s interview: “When you see your chance, take it.” — Steve Winwood “I help people achieve their goals faster than they would in my absence.” — Gino Blefari “Talent plus systems equal ‘unstoppable’.” — Bill Walsh “I will live today as all good actors do when they are on stage: only in the moment. I cannot perform at my best today by regretting my previous act’s mistakes or worrying about the scene to come.” — Og Mandino “If you want to be successful, you do whatever it takes.” — Gino Blefari “Most people never achieve their goals because they never look at them.” — Gino Blefari “You gotta want it more than anything or anyone.” — Gino Blefari “Work harder on yourself than you do in your job.” — Jim Rohn Mentioned in this episode: Tom Hopkins: How to Master the Art of Selling Og Mandino: The Greatest Salesman in the World, Mission: Success! Rudyard Kipling: If Norman Vincent Peele: The Power of Positive Thinking: (The success formula) Napoleon Hill: Think and Grow Rich (The Self Confidence Formula) Shawn Achor: The Happiness Advantage Connect with Brian Buffini http://www.brianbuffini.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brianbuffini Twitter: https://twitter.com/brianbuffini Buffini Show Insiders: http://www.thebrianbuffinishow.com/insiders Love what you heard? Share it with your friends! http://bit.ly/BrianBuffiniShow Click here to buy our Podcast theme music, “The Cliffs of Moher” by Brogue Wave. http://www.broguewave.com http://www.facebook.com/broguewave Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“When your values are clear, your decisions are easy.” — Brian Buffini Many of us set goals we think will make us happy or successful, but once we achieve them we still feel lacking. In this episode, Brian Buffini explores this issue and explains why it happens: all too often our values and beliefs don’t align with our actions. Using inspirational quotes and stories, you’ll learn how to define your priorities and principles and start a course that supports your values, needs, beliefs and wants. By the end of the episode, you’ll understand what matters the most to you and how to incorporate it into all areas of your life, including your business. Inspirational quotes from today’s episode: “You go to work on your goals and your goals go to work on you.” — Jim Rohn “When you reach the end of your rope, tie a knot in it and hang on.” — Thomas Jefferson “Never trust a man without scars.” — Unknown “’These are my priorities’ becomes ‘This is what I prioritize.’” — Brian Buffini “The key is not to prioritize what’s on your schedule but to schedule your priorities.” — Stephen Covey “You have to be so committed to your values that other people’s judgment won’t affect them.” — Brian Buffini “When you live by your values, you’re willing to fight the good fight.” — Brian Buffini “When your values are clear, your decisions are easy.” — Brian Buffini “When you know what you want, and you want it bad enough, you’ll find a way to get it.” — Jim Rohn “With the change of seasons in your life, what you want is going to change.” — Brian Buffini “You can have everything in life you want if you will just help enough people get what they want.” — Zig Ziglar “It’s not an issue of wants versus needs. It’s an issue of wants versus priorities.” — Brian Buffini “In matters of style, swim with the current. In matters of principle, stand like a rock.” — Thomas Jefferson “We are what we believe we are.” — C.S. Lewis “You are what you believe yourself to be.” — Paulo Coelho “Give yourself the grace of the season you’re in.” — Brian Buffini “I live the good life, not the perfect life.” — Brian Buffini “By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail.” — Benjamin Franklin “The solution for productivity is training, systems and motivation.” — Warren Buffett “It’s your skills that pay the bills.” — Joe Niego “Whatever is written down gets done.” — Brian Buffini Mentioned in this episode: The 12 Week Year by Brian Moran Kenny Chesney, The Good Stuff Connect with Brian Buffini http://www.brianbuffini.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brianbuffini Twitter: https://twitter.com/brianbuffini Buffini Show Insiders: http://www.thebrianbuffinishow.com/insiders Love what you heard? Share it with your friends! http://bit.ly/BrianBuffiniShow Click here to buy our Podcast theme music, “The Cliffs of Moher” by Brogue Wave. http://www.broguewave.com http://www.facebook.com/broguewave Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“We’re finding the best in ourselves and making it true.” –Shad HelmstetterMuch of what we believe is programmed into us when we’re young – and then it shows up in the things we say to ourselves. Statements like “I’m always late,” or “I just can’t lose weight,” or “It’s my first year in the business; I can’t achieve success,” stem from these beliefs, which aren’t often the truth. In this episode, Brian Buffini shares one of his favorite interviews from the past – with Shad Helmstetter, Ph.D., author of What to Say When You Talk to Yourself. Dr. Helmstetter reveals his research findings and offers tips to help us turn negative self-talk into positive affirmations. You’ll learn about the five levels of self-talk, why the small decisions we make each day are determined by our automatic programming, and how not to absorb other people’s negative programming. By the end of this episode, you’ll have the tools you need to reprogram your self-talk. Inspirational quotes from today’s interview:“What we type into our keyboard will have an effect on our lives.” –Shad Helmstetter“The difference between one who succeeds in life and one who doesn’t is the person who succeeds somehow gets control of his or her programming and the other person doesn’t.” –Shad Helmstetter“Most of the choices we make today will be made by the programs that are on automatic playback.” –Shad Helmstetter“The small choices are the most important ones you’ll ever make.” –Shad Helmstetter“Anyone who gets the right new messages will build new highways.” –Shad Helmstetter“People change their opinions by changing their program.” –Shad Helmstetter“Keep in mind that everything everyone says is an opinion based on their programs.” –Shad Helmstetter“We’re finding the best in ourselves and making it true.” –Shad Helmstetter“In order to know where the self-talk ought to take me, I need to have goals.” –Shad Helmstetter“Do something now.” –Shad Helmstetter Mentioned in this episode: What to Say When You Talk to Yourself by Shad Helmstetter Connect with Brian Buffinihttps://www.Itsagoodlife.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/brianbuffiniInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/brian_buffiniYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@itsagoodlifepodcastLove what you heard? Share it with your friends! It’s a Good Life Theme Music: “The Cliffs of Moher” by Brogue Wave Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“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 Connect with Brian Buffini http://www.brianbuffini.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brianbuffini Twitter: https://twitter.com/brianbuffini Love what you heard? Share it with your friends! http://bit.ly/BrianBuffiniShow Click here to buy our Podcast theme music, “The Cliffs of Moher” by Brogue Wave. Brogue Wave http://www.broguewave.com http://www.facebook.com/broguewave Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“Why be good when great is available?” — Justin Forsett Denver Bronco Justin Forsett grew up as a pastor’s son in a small town in Florida, where he dreamed of playing professional football. However, due to his small stature, many recruiters and coaches overlooked him throughout his career. In this episode, Justin shares his story, from the lessons he learned from his father growing up to the sacrifice his parents made to give him and his brothers a better life and more opportunities for success. He explains the role of self-reflection in developing your strengths, why vulnerability is essential to growth and how serving others can bring out the best in you and give you freedom. At the end of this episode, you’ll be inspired to face your challenges and be great. Inspirational quotes from today’s interview: “Not a lot of people make it out to accomplish their dreams and goals.” — Justin Forsett ”[My dad] taught me early on what hard work looks like.” — Justin Forsett “It’s a sacrifice that they made so that their kids could have a better future and do things that they were never able to do.” — Justin Forsett “Being a pro is something I could attain if I had faith in it and put work into it. I was going to do whatever it took.” — Justin Forsett “Sometimes it takes only one person to believe in you.” — Justin Forsett “Excel in what you can control.” — Justin Forsett “Without being vulnerable, you can’t grow.” — Justin Forsett “My identity had become my work. How I felt and my emotions were dependent on how I was performing on the field.” — Justin Forsett “I didn’t need my job for me to have significance. My significance didn’t depend on how well I perform at my job. My significance is about me and who God created me to be.” — Justin Forsett “Football is what I do; it’s not who I am.” –Justin Forsett “I learned that had to surrender. I had to let go.” — Justin Forsett “Serving can do so much for other people, but it also helps you.” — Justin Forsett “If you live for people’s acceptance, you’ll die from their rejection.” — Lecrae “Be you. Be great.” — Justin Forsett “Enjoy the journey and process. If you embrace it, and if you excel at what you can control and build a great team and serve, the sky is the limit.” — Justin Forsett Mentioned in this episode: Training Camp: What the Best Do Better Than Everyone Else by Jon Gordon Connect with Brian Buffini http://www.brianbuffini.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brianbuffini Twitter: https://twitter.com/brianbuffini Love what you heard? Share it with your friends! http://bit.ly/BrianBuffiniShow Click here to buy our Podcast theme music, “The Cliffs of Moher” by Brogue Wave. Brogue Wave http://www.broguewave.com http://www.facebook.com/broguewave Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“I have found that if you love life, life will love you back.” — Arthur Rubinstein Valentine’s Day is the holiday of love. In honor of the meaning of the day, Brian Buffini offers timeless tips to help you love the life you live. Many of us become so caught up in the daily grind that we lose perspective and don’t become engaged in our lives or the present. In this episode, Brian delves into the meanings of love and life and outlines three tips to help people gain perspective, re-engage with their lives and savor the present. You’ll learn how to maintain perspective in changing times and be present in your daily life. You work hard to create the life you want; this episode will inspire you to love and enjoy it. Inspirational quotes from today’s interview: “Love the life you live and live the life you love.” — Bob Marley “In the recent years, I’ve come to love my life more than I ever have in my entire life.” — Brian Buffini “How to love your life is your own responsibility.” — Brian Buffini “If you change the way you look at things, the things you look at change.” — Wayne Dyer “Everywhere you go, be there.” — Brian Buffini “The greatest gift you can give another human being is your full attention.” — Brian Buffini “If it’s worthy of my time, it’s worthy of my total attention.” — Brian Buffini “You can’t change the past and you can’t control the future. All we have is the present.” — Brian Buffini “When people feel out of control, they get out of control.” — Brian Buffini “Today me will live in the moment, unless it’s unpleasant. In which case, me will eat a cookie.” — Cookie Monster “Focus on your quality of lifestyle.” — Brian Buffini “Drink life to every last drop.” — Brian Buffini “Life is as simple as we want to make it.” — Brian Buffini “Yesterday is history. Tomorrow is a mystery. Today is a gift, that’s why we call it the present.” — Babatunde Olatunji Mentioned in this episode: How the Irish Saved Civilization by Thomas Cahill The Power of Full Engagement by Tony Schwartz Who Moved My Cheese by Spencer Johnson The Precious Present by Spencer Johnson Connect with Brian Buffini http://www.brianbuffini.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brianbuffini Twitter: https://twitter.com/brianbuffini Buffini Show Insiders: http://www.thebrianbuffinishow.com/insiders Love what you heard? Share it with your friends! http://bit.ly/BrianBuffiniShow Click here to buy our Podcast theme music, “The Cliffs of Moher” by Brogue Wave. http://www.broguewave.com http://www.facebook.com/broguewave Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“Investing should be more like watching paint dry or watching grass grow. If you want excitement, take $800 and go to Vegas.” — Paul Samuelson Many people dream of becoming millionaires, but aren’t sure how to build their fortunes. In this episode, Brian shares what he’s learned on his journey to becoming a millionaire, including the one decision he made when he set out to increase his wealth. You’ll learn why patience pays off, get five tips to help you get started on your journey to becoming a millionaire and receive timeless information that will help you invest in real estate, stocks and bonds, or other investments. Start building your fortune today by listening to this episode. Inspirational quotes from today’s interview: “Compound interest is the eighth wonder of the world. He who understands it, earns it…he who doesn’t, pays it.” — Albert Einstein “A poor person in America is considered rich by world standards.” — Brian Buffini “We’re spending money we don’t have on things we don’t need to impress people we don’t know.” — Brian Buffini “Wall Street is the only place people ride to in a Rolls Royce to get advice from those who take the subway.” — Warren Buffett “Know what you own and know why you own it.” — Peter Lynch “Never stop investing. Never stop improving. Never stop doing something new.” — Bob Parsons “When you focus on one, you can get the other.” — Brian Buffini “Don’t wait to buy real estate, buy real estate and wait.” — Will Rogers “Real estate cannot be lost or stolen, nor can it be carried away. Purchased with common sense, paid for in full and managed with reasonable care, it is about the safest investment in the world.” — Franklin D. Roosevelt “Ninety percent of all millionaires become so from owning real estate. More money has been made in real estate than in all industrial investments combined.” — Andrew Carnegie “Buy land, they’re not making it anymore.” — Mark Twain “The best type of real estate in the world is owned free and clear.” — Brian Buffini “If a man empties his purse into his head, no one can take it from him.” — Benjamin Franklin “You can’t do a good deal with a bad person.” — Warren Buffett “You’re only as good as the people you do business with.” — Brian Buffini “Entrepreneurship is living a few years of your life like most people won’t, so that you can spend the rest of your life like most people can’t.” — Anonymous Mentioned in this episode: What Every Real Estate Investor Needs to Know About Cash Flow by Frank Gallinelli “Compound interest is the eighth wonder of the world. He who understands it, earns it…he who doesn’t, pays it.” — Albert Einstein “A poor person in America is considered rich by world standards.” — Brian Buffini “We’re spending money we don’t have on things we don’t need to impress people we don’t know.” — Brian Buffini “Wall Street is the only place people ride to in a Rolls Royce to get advice from those who take the subway.” — Warren Buffett “Know what you own and know why you own it.” — Peter Lynch “Never stop investing. Never stop improving. Never stop doing something new.” — Bob Parsons “When you focus on one, you can get the other.” — Brian Buffini “Don’t wait to buy real estate, buy real estate and wait.” — Will Rogers “Real estate cannot be lost or stolen, nor can it be carried away. Purchased with common sense, paid for in full and managed with reasonable care, it is about the safest investment in the world.” — Franklin D. Roosevelt “Ninety percent of all millionaires become so from owning real estate. More money has been made in real estate than in all industrial investments combined.” — Andrew Carnegie “Buy land, they’re not making it anymore.” — Mark Twain “The best type of real estate in the world is owned free and clear.” — Brian Buffini “If a man empties his purse into his head, no one can take it from him.” — Benjamin Franklin “You can’t do a good deal with a bad person.” — Warren Buffett “You’re only as good as the people you do business with.” — Brian Buffini “Entrepreneurship is living a few years of your life like most people won’t, so that you can spend the rest of your life like most people can’t.” — Anonymous Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“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. Connect with Brian Buffini http://www.brianbuffini.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brianbuffini Twitter: https://twitter.com/brianbuffini Buffini Show Insiders: http://www.thebrianbuffinishow.com/insiders Love what you heard? Share it with your friends! http://bit.ly/BrianBuffiniShow Click here to buy our Podcast theme music, “The Cliffs of Moher” by Brogue Wave. http://www.broguewave.com http://www.facebook.com/broguewave Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“Come back to your priorities and you can find true north again.” — Brian Buffini If you want to achieve your goals, you need a coach. In this episode, Brian Buffini argues our fast-paced, complicated lives require coaching in order to prepare for the challenges we face daily. He outlines the differences between coaching and mentoring and defines the hallmarks of a great coach. Supported by the inspirational words of today’s best coaches, Brian explains the three essentials of creating a healthy coaching dynamic to help you boost your performance and success in all areas of your life and business. Inspirational quotes from today’s interview: “We’re ill-prepared for the challenges of today’s market, today’s business and today’s life and that’s why everybody needs a coach.” —Brian Buffini “Attitude is a choice. What you think you can do, whether positive or negative, confident or scared, will most likely happen.” — Pat Summit “Motivation is simple: you simply eliminate those who are not motivated.” — Lou Holtz “A great coach is someone who can give correction without causing resentment.” — John Wooden “Motivation alone isn’t enough. If you have an idiot and you motivate him, now you just have a motivated idiot.” —Jim Rohn “Tools are not as important as the skill behind the tradesman.” — Brian Buffini “Do not wait, the time will never be just right. Start where you stand and work with whatever tools you may have at your command. Better tools will be found as you go along.” — Napoleon Hill “The key is not to prioritize what’s on your schedule, but to schedule your priorities.” — Stephen Covey “A coach is a powerful thing because they reinforce the principles that the mentors help to shape then they support the tactics to do that.” — Brian Buffini “We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act but a habit.” — Aristotle “Accountability breeds responsibility.” — Steven Covey “Alone we can do so little. Together we can do so much.” — Helen Keller “Peak performance begins with taking responsibility for your life and everything that happens to you.” — Brian Tracy Mentioned in this episode: The Power of Habit by Charles Duhigg Connect with Brian Buffini http://www.brianbuffini.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brianbuffini Twitter: https://twitter.com/brianbuffini Buffini Show Insiders: http://www.thebrianbuffinishow.com/insiders Love what you heard? Share it with your friends! http://bit.ly/BrianBuffiniShow Click here to buy our Podcast theme music, “The Cliffs of Moher” by Brogue Wave. http://www.broguewave.com http://www.facebook.com/broguewave Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“Taking care of yourself is taking care of business.” — Brian Buffini Americans and Canadians may work hard, but their resistance to taking time off puts many on the fast-track to burnout. In fact, the estimated cost of work-related stress is $300 billion. In this episode, Brian Buffini explains why rest is essential to boosting productivity and achieving lasting success. Using powerful statistics, he delves into why workers avoid taking time off, the benefits of rest and why humans are not designed to work constantly. Learn how to work more like the dogs of the Iditarod Race, why operating at a constant peak state reduces productivity and how to incorporate more rest into your day, week and year. After you listen to this episode, you’ll want to plan time off to recharge. Inspirational quotes from today’s interview: “You can achieve more and do it in less time. You can increase your performance by increasing your rest. You can make more by working less.” — Brian Buffini “People are afraid to take time off as it’s seen as a sign of weakness,” — Brian Buffini “Most of us are working against our natural design. We’re designed to have rest and recovery.” — Brian Buffini “When we work against how we’re designed we get stressed,” — Brian Buffini “Taking care of yourself is taking care of business.” — Brian Buffini Mentioned in this episode: Tony Schwartz: The Power of Full Engagement Tony Schwartz and Brian Buffini: Lighting the Fire Within: Managing Energy to Maximize Performance Brian Moran: The 12 Week Year Connect with Brian Buffini http://www.brianbuffini.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brianbuffini Twitter: https://twitter.com/brianbuffini Buffini Show Insiders: http://www.thebrianbuffinishow.com/insiders Love what you heard? Share it with your friends! http://bit.ly/BrianBuffiniShow Click here to buy our Podcast theme music, “The Cliffs of Moher” by Brogue Wave. http://www.broguewave.com http://www.facebook.com/broguewave Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“Everybody already has what they need, but sometimes we lose sight of it.” — Dermot Buffini While people may be familiar with Brian Buffini, in this episode we get to know Dermot Buffini, the CEO of Buffini & Company. Before Dermot joined the company, he held sales positions and owned his own company. Although he started at the bottom of Buffini & Company, over the years he’s risen through the ranks and had led it for the past few years. Brian Buffini recently sat down with Dermot to learn what makes Buffini & Company continue to grow year after year. As the leader of a company that serves several thousand clients in 37 countries, Dermot is uniquely positioned to talk on leadership and the role relationships have played in both is personal success and the success of Buffini & Company. They also discuss Take Over Tuesday, where each month Dermot takes over The Brian Buffini Show to interview a successful business leader and share their story and strategies for success. Get ready to learn and laugh! Inspirational quotes from today’s interview: “It’s all about building the relationship and building trust.” — Dermot Buffini “We have more people who are small business owners who want to know how to implement the system.” — Dermot Buffini “People need clarity. We’re getting hijacked on our way to our destination all the time.” — Dermot Buffini “Everybody already has what they need, but sometimes we lose sight of it.” — Dermot Buffini “I learn through other people’s experiences.” — Dermot Buffini “Transactional relationships burn people out.” — Dermot Buffini “The relationships you make within the organizations shape what you do best.” — Dermot Buffini “Give to give, don’t give to get.” — Dermot Buffini Mentioned in this episode: Jack Welch-Jack: Straight from the Gut Rick Warren-The Purpose Driven Life: What are Earth Am I Here For Connect with Brian Buffini http://www.brianbuffini.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brianbuffini Twitter: https://twitter.com/brianbuffini Buffini Show Insiders: http://www.thebrianbuffinishow.com/insiders Love what you heard? Share it with your friends! http://bit.ly/BrianBuffiniShow Click here to buy our Podcast theme music, “The Cliffs of Moher” by Brogue Wave. http://www.broguewave.com http://www.facebook.com/broguewave Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“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.” Connect with Brian Buffini http://www.brianbuffini.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brianbuffini Twitter: https://twitter.com/brianbuffini Buffini Show Insiders: http://www.thebrianbuffinishow.com/insiders Love what you heard? Share it with your friends! http://bit.ly/BrianBuffiniShow Click here to buy our Podcast theme music, “The Cliffs of Moher” by Brogue Wave. http://www.broguewave.com http://www.facebook.com/broguewave Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“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 Connect with Brian Buffini http://www.brianbuffini.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brianbuffini Twitter: https://twitter.com/brianbuffini Buffini Show Insiders: http://www.thebrianbuffinishow.com/insiders Love what you heard? Share it with your friends! http://bit.ly/BrianBuffiniShow Click here to buy our Podcast theme music, “The Cliffs of Moher” by Brogue Wave. http://www.broguewave.com http://www.facebook.com/broguewave Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“It’s a good life. We can choose to be happy.” — Brian Buffini Many people want to be happy, but it seems to elude them. In this episode, Brian Buffini gives listeners the tools they need to create a happiness plan for 2017. He delves into the popular misconceptions about happiness, including what it is and what it isn’t, and encourages listeners to participate in a few exercises that will help them focus on happiness in the New Year. You’ll learn why happiness isn’t a constant state that is reliant upon other people, the five traits that define happiness and the formula for breaking down your 2020 goals. Start the New Year off right with this episode you’ll want to listen to again and again. Inspirational quotes from today’s interview: “The Constitution only guarantees you the right to pursue happiness; you have to catch it yourself.” — Benjamin Franklin “If it was a genetic disposition, it couldn’t be promised as a right.” — Brian Buffini “Happiness requires toughness.” — Brian Buffini “No man ever steps in the same river twice, for it’s not the same river and he’s not the same man.” — Heraclitus “Some people chase happiness, some people choose happiness.” — Robert Holden “I’ve got nothing to do today but smile.” — Paul Simon “Folks are as happy as they make their minds up to be.” — Abraham Lincoln “Wealth is like happiness. It’s never attained when sought after directly.” — Henry Ford “Happiness is in the daily attempts to live an inspired life.” — Brian Buffini “We can’t see our own growth.” — Brian Buffini “People grow through experience if they meet life honestly and courageously. This is how character is built.” — Eleanor Roosevelt “Some achieve great success as proof to all that they can achieve it as well.” — Brian Buffini “Success is getting what you want; happiness is wanting what you get.” — W.P. Kinsella “Count your age by friends not years. Count your life by smiles not tears.” — John Lennon “Part of your past is the fuel for your future.” — Brian Buffini “I did it before, I can do it again…and better.” — Brian Buffini “It’s a good life. We can choose to be happy.” — Brian Buffini Connect with Brian Buffini http://www.brianbuffini.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brianbuffini Twitter: https://twitter.com/brianbuffini Buffini Show Insiders: http://www.thebrianbuffinishow.com/insiders Love what you heard? Share it with your friends! http://bit.ly/BrianBuffiniShow Click here to buy our Podcast theme music, “The Cliffs of Moher” by Brogue Wave. http://www.broguewave.com http://www.facebook.com/broguewave Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“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 Connect with Brian Buffini http://www.brianbuffini.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brianbuffini Twitter: https://twitter.com/brianbuffini Buffini Show Insiders: http://www.thebrianbuffinishow.com/insiders Love what you heard? Share it with your friends! http://bit.ly/BrianBuffiniShow Click here to buy our Podcast theme music, “The Cliffs of Moher” by Brogue Wave. http://www.broguewave.com http://www.facebook.com/broguewave Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“Gratitude is not only the greatest of virtues, but the parent of all others.” — CiceroIn 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 Connect with Brian Buffinihttps://www.Itsagoodlife.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/brianbuffiniInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/brian_buffiniYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@itsagoodlifepodcastLove what you heard? Share it with your friends! It’s a Good Life Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“Sales is a process of helping people to make decisions which will add to the quality of their life and their business.” — Steve Shapiro Listening is central to communication and it’s also key to selling. While we may think we’re good listeners, those who we communicate with the most might feel otherwise. In this episode, Brian presents one of his most practical interviews from the past – with “Listening for Success” author, Steve Shapiro. Together they explore why we listen and don’t listen and offers tips to help us improve not only our listening skills, but how we communicate overall. You’ll learn the difference between hearing and listening, why listening in essential to selling, and what to listen for when we speak with our clients, loved ones and everyone in between. Most importantly, you’ll discover timeless tips for listening more effectively and the nine behaviors that define poor listening. If you want to improve your relationships and close more sales, don’t miss this episode. Inspirational quotes from today’s interview: “You have to listen to find out what’s most important to the client.”— Steve Shapiro “It’s rare to meet a listener and it’s more rare to meet a listening salesperson.” — Steve Shapiro “It’s impossible to serve when you don’t know how people want and need to be served.” — Brian Buffini “It’s a supremely mature act. One of the marks of adulthood is to listen and to accept what the other person is saying and at least consider it, even if you don’t like or agree with what you’re hearing.” — Steve Shapiro “Ask and listen are two sides of the same coin.” — Steve Shapiro “A man convinced against his will is of the same opinion still.” — Steve Shapiro “You can’t fake listening. It’s not a set of techniques.” — Steve Shapiro “People know when you’re using a technique on them.” — Steve Shapiro “The space between the words is where the real reasons lie.” — Steve Shapiro “By telling you what they don’t want, they’re also telling you want they want.” — Steve Shapiro “If you’re doing most the talking, you’re not learning anything.” — Steve Shapiro “Wisdom is the reward you get for a lifetime of listening when you would rather have been talking.” — Aristotle “The most important part of learning is to unlearn errors.” — Zeno “Where did we get the idea that in order to help someone we have to solve their problem for them?” — Steve Shapiro “There’s nothing more destructive in human relations than saying ‘I know what your intentions are or were.’” — Steve Shapiro Mentioned in this episode: Listening for Success by Steve Shapiro Connect with Brian Buffini http://www.brianbuffini.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brianbuffini Twitter: https://twitter.com/brianbuffini Buffini Show Insiders: http://www.thebrianbuffinishow.com/insiders Love what you heard? Share it with your friends! http://bit.ly/BrianBuffiniShow Click here to buy our Podcast theme music, “The Cliffs of Moher” by Brogue Wave. http://www.broguewave.com http://www.facebook.com/broguewave Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“You can do it, but you gotta have your mind made up.” — Therese BuffiniWhat 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 Connect with Brian Buffinihttps://www.Itsagoodlife.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/brianbuffiniInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/brian_buffiniYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@itsagoodlifepodcastLove what you heard? Share it with your friends! It’s a Good Life Theme Music: “The Cliffs of Moher” by Brogue Wave Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“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. Connect with Brian Buffini http://www.brianbuffini.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brianbuffini Twitter: https://twitter.com/brianbuffini Buffini Show Insiders: http://www.thebrianbuffinishow.com/insiders Love what you heard? Share it with your friends! http://bit.ly/BrianBuffiniShow Click here to buy our Podcast theme music, “The Cliffs of Moher” by Brogue Wave. http://www.broguewave.com http://www.facebook.com/broguewave Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.