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- 507 - Quickcut: S2E187 Building Your Financial Fortress
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Brian Buffini came to America with $92 in his pocket and eventually paid off crippling medical debt to achieve wealth and success. In this episode, he examines the common attitudes that prevent people from achieving financial success and outlines five ways to cultivate a high-performance mindset about money. Whether you’re struggling to eliminate debt or you want to save more and hone better money habits, this episode is sure to motivate you to take control of your finances once and for all.
Inspirational quotes from today’s interview
“Broke was my state of account; poor was my state of mind.” — Brian Buffini
“If you want to be successful, you have to be countercultural—you can’t avoid it, you can’t worship it and you can’t believe it’ll do anything to change your status.” — Brian Buffini
“People say ‘ignorance is bliss.’ No, ignorance is bankruptcy.” — Brian Buffini
“Money frees you up from doing things you dislike. Since I dislike doing nearly everything, money is handy.” — Groucho Marx
“Money is like fire—it can heat your home and cook your food, but it can also burn down your house.” — Brian Buffini
“It’s good to have money and the things that money can buy but it’s good, too, to check up once in a while and make sure you haven’t lost the things that money can’t buy.” — George Latimer
“Money can buy you a bed, but it can’t buy you a good night’s sleep.” — Zig Ziglar
“Align your resources with your values.” — Brian Buffini
“If you think no one cares if you’re alive, try missing a couple car payments.” — Earl Wilson
“I try to buy stock in businesses that are so wonderful that an idiot can run them because sooner or later, one will” — Warren Buffett
“When someone loses it all, it’s because they’re out of sequence.” — Brian Buffini
“An investment paid in knowledge pays the greatest dividends.” — Ben Franklin
“Bring more value to your hours so you can be valued for your hours.” — Brian Buffini
“A bank can’t foreclose on a property it doesn’t have a mortgage on.” — Brian Buffini
Books mentioned in the episode:
The Richest Man in Babylon by George S. Clason
The Total Money Make-Over by Dave Ramsey
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Thu, 02 May 2024 - 12min - 506 - S2E186 Life is Good with Bert Jacobs
Bert Jacobs is the co-founder of Life is Good, a $100 million company dedicated to spreading the power of optimism. In this episode, he tells Brian how he and his brother John went from selling t-shirts on the streets of Boston to leading such a successful positive-lifestyle brand.
YOU WILL LEARN:
· How their mother inspired the business.
· How others helped them to grow and develop.
· Why they are committed to their groundbreaking nonprofit work.
MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
“Life is Good,” by Bert and John Jacobs
“Sapiens,” by Yuval Noah Harari
NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE:
“Life is not easy. Life is not perfect. But life is good.” – Bert Jacobs
“Optimism is the most pragmatic strategy for living a happy and fulfilling life.” – Bert Jacobs
“There is no more important job on planet earth than the job of a mother. Because if the youngest people on this planet can grow up with resilience and the right values, then our world is going to be okay.” – Bert Jacobs
“Know who you are, and act like it.” – Bert Jacobs
“The good life is not about what you have in possessions or where you are geographically. It's more the acknowledgement that life - while it's a mystery - is a great gift.” – Bert Jacobs
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Tue, 30 Apr 2024 - 32min - 505 - Quick Cut: S2E185 The Best You is all in the Mind
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Today’s world often exposes us to an overload of damaging and divisive information. In this episode, Brian teaches how to renew our minds so that we can reject the negativity we’re constantly subjected to and instead gain clarity, become more positive and achieve growth. Topics discussed include: the value of journaling, the usefulness of a ‘technology fast’ and the importance of monitoring what we consume and who we associate with.
YOU WILL LEARN:
How technology creates a social dilemma.Why a renewed mind is so powerful.How to renew your mind.MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
“The Power of Positive Thinking,” by Norman Vincent Peale
“The Social Dilemma,” documentary-drama
“Learned Optimism: How to Change Your Mind and Your Life,” by Martin E.P. Seligman
“Man's Search for Meaning,” Viktor E. Frankl
“The Shawshank Redemption,” movie
“Mindset: The New Psychology of Success,” by Carol S. Dweck
“As a Man Thinketh,” by James Allen
INSPIRATIONAL QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE:
“Do not conform; be transformed.” – Brian Buffini
“The person who dumps garbage into your mind will do considerably more harm than the person who dumps garbage on your floor, because each load of mind garbage negatively impacts your possibilities and lowers your expectations.” – Zig Ziglar
“Dwelling on negative thoughts is like fertilizing weeds.” – Norman Vincent Peale
“Your input determines your output.” – Brian Buffini
“We become what we think about.” – Earl Nightingale
“Once you're clear, you can take action. If you take action without being clear, you will be in a constant state of anxiety.” – Brian Buffini
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Thu, 25 Apr 2024 - 11min - 504 - S2E184 Your Personal Growth Journey with Dave McGhee
No matter what difficulties or challenges you encounter in this life, you’ll come out on top when you focus on personal growth. In this episode, Brian Buffini and Dave McGhee discuss why personal growth is the key to success and share why it’s vital to shift your perspective, move beyond either/or thinking and set clear goals and milestones if you want to win.
YOU WILL LEARN:
· Why limiting beliefs can hinder growth.
· How a good coach can help you create a roadmap for success.
· Why strategic tactics are essential.
MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
S1E259 100 Days to Change Your Life
NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE:
“The number one thing that keeps people from really growing to their capability is a lack of clarity on what they really want, and why they want it.” – Dave McGhee
“Tactics without strategy is the noise before defeat.” – Sun Tzu
“Start with the end in mind.” – Dave McGhee
“Write down what you really want to accomplish, and why it's important to you.” – Dave McGhee
“The tactics are critical. Without the tactics, we're not going to achieve our goal. But the key is tying those tactics strategically to long-term vision.” – Dave McGhee
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Tue, 23 Apr 2024 - 30min - 503 - Quick Cut: S2E183 Learn how to Negotiate from FBI Negotiator Chris Voss
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Negotiation is a crucial skill in both business and life, but unfortunately many people do it poorly. In this episode, Brian interviews former FBI lead international kidnapping negotiator Chris Voss about the negotiation tools he has used to save lives and learns how these tools can be used in business to save deals! Based on emotional intelligence and human nature, these specific skills transcend culture, build trust and uncover the other side’s value system. If you want to nail negotiation, this podcast is a must!
Inspirational quotes from today’s podcast:
“Learning is the only sustainable competitive advantage for anybody.” — Chris Voss
“The person who wants to meet you in the middle is usually a poor judge of distance.” — Anonymous
“You can never stop learning about understanding people.” — Chris Voss
“If you get out of argument-based negotiations, your success sneaks up on you.” — Chris Voss
“You don’t have to be combative to be a great negotiator.” — Chris Voss
“You’ve got to keep the other side’s guard down.” — Chris Voss
“You need the other side to hear themselves out loud.” — Chris Voss
“Curiosity is a positive frame of mind.” — Chris Voss
“There’s a difference between being likeable and needing to be liked.” — Chris Voss
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Thu, 18 Apr 2024 - 11min - 502 - S2E182 Water of Life: A Quest for Clean Water with Scott Harrison
At the age of 28, Scott Harrison walked away from his career as a top nightclub promoter in New York to volunteer on a hospital ship in West Africa and discover his true calling. In this episode, he tells Brian how, with no money or experience, he founded charity: water, an organization that has raised over $740 million to bring clean drinking water to more than 18.4 million people around the world.
YOU WILL LEARN:
· How his childhood shaped him.
· How he came to a radical decision to reset his life.
· How he built one of the most trusted nonprofits in the world.
MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE:
“703 million humans are poisoning themselves today because of the situations they were born into. And it's a solvable problem.” – Scott Harrison
“We literally know how to help 100% of the people on earth get water, but we haven't chosen to do it. We haven't built the will, the determination. We haven't built the movement. We haven't raised the resources to do it. But that's what keeps me so excited.” – Scott Harrison
“I feel so fortunate, at 28, to have realized there would never be enough. There would never be enough - someone would always have more.” – Scott Harrison
“I just encourage people to ask a different question: how can I use my time and my talent and my money in the service of others?” – Scott Harrison
“It almost is intoxicating when you're moving from a life of accumulation, of collecting the markers of success, to then saying, ‘Well, what if my life could benefit others?’” – Scott Harrison
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Tue, 16 Apr 2024 - 41min - 501 - Quick Cut: S2E181 How to Reframe Work for a Happier Life
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“When work is your blessing and you do so much of it, your life is more of a blessing. It's more of a contributor to the good life that you want to live.” – Brian Buffini
In today’s world, many people see work as something to be endured, not enjoyed. In this episode, Brian explains why our culture’s definition of success needs to be re-examined, why a lack of self-control and an inability to delay gratification mean people get stuck in jobs they dislike and why, when done in the right way, work offers far more than just financial reward and is the key to the good life.
YOU WILL LEARN:
Why work is often perceived as a curse.The three blessings of work. The best way to work.MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
S1E191, Do the Hustle
INSPIRATIONAL QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE:
“Opportunity is missed by most people because it's dressed in overalls and looks like work.” – Thomas Edison
“Hard work spotlights the character of people; some turn up their sleeves, some turn up their noses and some don't turn up at all.” – Sam Ewing
“If the ladder is not leaning against the right wall, every step we take just gets us to the wrong place faster.” – Stephen Covey
“Our economic decisions can doom us to doing jobs we hate and they can eliminate our choices.” – Brian Buffini
“People rarely succeed unless they have fun in what they are doing.” – Dale Carnegie
“I have this great passion myself for this calling to bring the good life to more people; to help people feel better, to help people think better and to help people do better.” – Brian Buffini
“When you view work as a blessing and not a curse, those who come after you will see work as a blessing and not a curse and their work will impact others.” – Brian Buffini
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Thu, 11 Apr 2024 - 12min - 500 - S2E180 Beating Procrastination
In today’s busy world, procrastination is the mortal enemy of potential and true achievement. In this episode, Brian explains how you can stop making excuses, conquer procrastination and get on the road to incredible success.
YOU WILL LEARN:
· The psychology of procrastination.
· The impacts of procrastination.
· Tips to beat procrastination.
MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
S2E166 The Power of Perseverance
S2E170 The Slow Burn of Success: Cultivating Patience
S1E059 Get Organized Now! The Most Organized Man in America – with Dr. Alex Lackey
S2E141 What I Learned from Jim Rohn
“The Power of Habit,” by Charles Duhigg
“The Power of Full Engagement,” by Jim Loehr and Tony Schwartz
NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE:
“When we get people to beat procrastination, we can get people to beat their goals.” – Brian Buffini
“Procrastination is not waiting and it is more than delaying. It is a decision not to act.” –Dr. Joseph Ferrari
“We are so scared of being judged that we look for every excuse to procrastinate.” – Erica Jong
“When you're doing the good stuff on autopilot, you're winning.” –Brian Buffini
“Habits and routines are the secret elixir of the most successful people in the world.” –Brian Buffini
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Tue, 09 Apr 2024 - 25min - 499 - Quick Cut: S2E179 The Magic of Owning a Home
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Homeownership is the cornerstone of the American Dream. In this episode, Brian explains why real estate has been the making of him in his career, as a provider for his family and as a primary source of investment. Topics discussed include why people’s homes were their refuge during the COVID-19 pandemic, why owning is better than renting and why, for many people, the mortgage interest write-off could be the difference between being a renter and being an owner.
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YOU WILL LEARN:
Why homeownership increases personal wealth and well-being.Why homeownership promotes stronger families and neighborhoods.Why homeownership is good for the economy.MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
S2E124, “Getting the Mortgage Monkey Off Your Back”
INSPIRATIONAL QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE:
“Food, shelter and clothing are the three predominant needs of humanity – and owning a home answers one of those.” – Brian Buffini
“A house is made with walls and beams. A home is made with love and dreams.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson
“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
“Having a home and buying real estate, even buying investment real estate, is a phenomenal goal to set your mind on, and a great set of goals to have as the end to which all your efforts are directed.” – Brian Buffini
“90 percent of all millionaires become so through owning real estate.” – Andrew Carnegie
“Can a home buy you happiness? No, it can't. But can it contribute to your happiness? Absolutely.” – Brian Buffini
“The strength of a nation derives from the integrity of the home.” – Confucius
“Owning a home is a magical thing. And it's the magic I hope that you currently are participating in.” – Brian Buffini
“Real estate has provided me with the income to go pursue the gifts God's given me to go help as many people as I can. I owe that to real estate.” – Brian Buffini
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Thu, 04 Apr 2024 - 12min - 498 - S2E178 Seize Your Strengths - How to Maximize Your Life with Rachael Yeaman
If you want to break free of what’s holding you back and truly grow, you have to embrace discomfort. In this episode, REALStrengths expert Rachael Yeaman shares how you can use your innate gifts and abilities to step outside your comfort zone and transform your life.
YOU WILL LEARN:
· How your unique strengths can help you to live life on purpose.
· How your setbacks can set you up for future success.
· How you can start changing your life today.
MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE:
“In order to live life on purpose, you need to get clear on what matters most. Our unique strengths are directly connected to what we value most.” –Rachael Yeaman
“We have to go ‘all in’ on life. No one else is doing that for us.” –Rachael Yeaman
“The only way to conquer fear is to face it head on. We need to embrace discomfort and know that that's the only way to grow.” –Rachael Yeaman
“We need to reframe rejection as protection.” –Rachael Yeaman
“In order to seize your life, in order to seize every single day, you have to seize your strengths.” –Rachael Yeaman
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Tue, 02 Apr 2024 - 15min - 497 - Quick Cut: S2E177 Lessons From a War Hero
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“I learned that the prison was not the eight feet between the walls. It was eight inches between my ears.” – Captain Charlie Plumb
It takes extraordinary resilience to survive the impossible. In this episode, Brian interviews former navy fighter pilot and Vietnam Prisoner of War, Captain Charlie Plumb. Captain Plumb explains how on his 75th combat mission over North Vietnam, five days before he was due to return home, he was shot down. Captured, tortured and imprisoned, he spent over 2,000 days as a POW in an 8ft x 8ft cell. Topics discussed include: Why his naval training was vital, how his parents’ philosophies of discipline and forgiveness helped him to survive and which daily routines kept him going.
YOU WILL LEARN:
What he learned about himself during his time in captivity.Why he believes adversity can bring opportunity.How strong leadership transformed his prison experience.MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
“I’m No Hero,” by Charlie Plumb
INSPIRATIONAL QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE:
“The good news is, when you have that opportunity to sit still nearly six years, you go back through your mind, and you learn an awful lot about yourself.” – Captain Plumb
“I think the biggest thing I learned about myself was that regardless of what is around me, I still can make choices about my response to the things around me.” – Captain Plumb
“Lots of times the biggest opportunities in life are wrapped up in the package that looks like a big-time problem.” – Captain Plumb
“There's a lot of people in the marketplace today that are struggling there. They have total freedom and yet they're in a prison in their mind.” – Brian Buffini
“Acid does more harm in the vessel it's stored than on the subject it’s poured.” – Proverb
“I think the good life to me means a life of service. And I'm under the belief that if you help enough people get what they want, you can have a very, very successful life.” – Captain Plumb
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Thu, 28 Mar 2024 - 10min - 496 - S2E176 Maximize Your Life - That's the Outcome of Using Your REALStrengths with Rachael Yeaman
What could you achieve if you were willing to take the risk? In this episode, REALStrengths expert Rachael Yeaman shares how unlocking and empowering your innate gifts and abilities will help you to maximize your potential and your life.
YOU WILL LEARN:
· What your comfort zone costs you.
· Why living in reactive mode leads to regret.
· How to stop being ruled by fear.
MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
S2E159 All It Takes Is a Goal with Jon Acuff
The Top Five Regrets of the Dying, by Bronnie Ware
The Alchemist, by Paulo Coelho
NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE:
“A cost associated with staying in this comfort zone is that we play small; we become stagnant and complacent.” –Rachael Yeaman
“There needs to be seasons of rest. There needs to be seasons of comfort. But there also needs to be seasons of challenge.” –Brian Buffini
“How much I missed, simply because I was afraid of missing it.” –Paulo Coelho
“It's about recognizing this tension that exists between who we are and who we could be if we took the risk.” –Rachael Yeaman
“If we want to maximize our lives, we have to use our strengths in the face of fear and choose courage over comfort.” –Rachael Yeaman
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Tue, 26 Mar 2024 - 18min - 495 - Quick Cut: S2E175 Budget or Busted
“A budget provides peace and security.” — Brian Buffini
Whether you have more money in the bank than you know what to do with or you’re searching the couch cushions at the end of the month looking for spare change, you need a budget. Not only do the majority of people not have a budget, many fear even creating one! Creating a budget is nothing to fear; it’s an empowering activity that gives you total control over your money instead of the other way around. In this episode, Brian Buffini gives in-depth information to help you create a budget that works for your financial goals and circumstances. You’ll learn why most people don’t budget, how to prioritize your expenses and the apps that can help, and how to create a surplus each month, even if money is tight. By the end of the episode, you’ll be motivated to save more and build wealth.
Inspirational quotes from today’s interview:
“There is no amount of money that you will create that will be enough to not have a budget.” — Brian Buffini
”A budget is telling your money where to go, instead of wondering where it went.” — Dave Ramsey
“My problem lies in reconciling my gross habits with my net income.” — Errol Flynn
“If you aim at nothing, you’ll hit it every time.” — Zig Ziglar
“Plan your work and work your plan.” — Norman Vincent Peale
“What gets measured gets managed.” — Peter Drucker
“He who buys what he does not need steals from himself.” — Swedish proverb
“Do not save what’s left after spending, but spend what is left after saving.” — Warren Buffet
“A budget tells us what we can’t afford but it doesn’t stop us from buying it.” — Brian Buffini
“It’s not your salary that makes you rich; it’s your spending habits.” — Charles Jaffe
“Time is like money. The less we have of it to spare, the further we make it go.” — Josh Billings
“A portion of all you earn is yours to keep.” — George S. Clason
“Your business is the golden goose.” — Brian Buffini
“An investment in knowledge pays the best interest.” — Benjamin Franklin
“The best investment you’ll ever make is in yourself.” — Warren Buffet
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Thu, 21 Mar 2024 - 9min - 494 - S2E174 Calming the Chaos with Laura Vanderkam
In today’s hectic world, it can feel like there’s never enough time to achieve what we want to. In this episode, time management and productivity expert Laura Vanderkam explains how to bring calm to the chaos and make time for what matters most.
YOU WILL LEARN:
· Reasons people don’t do what they say they want to.
· Tools and tips to help you become more tranquil.
· The benefits of shifting from a 24-hour to a 168-hour mindset.
MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
Tranquility by Tuesday, by Laura Vanderkam
S1E059 Get Organized Now! The Most Organized Man in America – with Dr. Alex Lackey
The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, by Stephen R. Covey
NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE:
“When things are truly important to us, we tend to make space for them.” – Laura Vanderkam
“We can build the lives we want in the time that we have.” – Laura Vanderkam
“A good morning starts the night before.” – Laura Vanderkam
“Move by 3pm.” – Laura Vanderkam
“Each week, you want to have one big adventure and one little adventure.” – Laura Vanderkam
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Tue, 19 Mar 2024 - 34min - 493 - Quick Cut: S2E173 Problem Solving 101
If you can successfully solve other people’s problems, you will be both highly compensated and highly trusted. In this episode, Brian teaches why effective problem solving is a mindset and a skill and explains how learning to creatively solve problems for yourself and others will help you to live the good life.
YOU WILL LEARN:
· Why people repeatedly encounter the same problems.
· Why problem solving is such a valued skill.
· How to become a problem solver.
MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
S1E164 The Best Interview of My Life with Neil Armstrong
INSPIRATIONAL QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE:
“Creativity and problem solving are the same thing.” – Brian Buffini
“Solving problems gives you confidence and it also builds your momentum.” – Brian Buffini
“You can't solve a problem until you're asking the right questions.” – Brian Buffini
“Long after your physical strength is not what it used to be, your problem solving can be at an all-time high.” – Brian Buffini
“Don't just be a talker, be a doer.” – Brian Buffini
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Thu, 14 Mar 2024 - 11min - 492 - S2E172 The Celtic Tiger
Ireland is a thriving, prosperous nation that punches above its weight on the world stage, but it wasn’t always that way. In this special episode to mark St. Patrick’s Day, Brian looks back on Ireland’s challenging history, reflects on how far the Emerald Isle has come and shares how you can emulate the special spirit of his homeland to achieve phenomenal success against the odds.
YOU WILL LEARN:
· How Ireland was shaped by the struggles of its past.
· How certain principles changed the country’s fortunes.
· How you can tap into those same principles to succeed.
MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
S2E158 How to be a Goal Getter
S2E159 All It Takes Is a Goal with Jon Acuff
“The Emigrant Edge,” by Brian Buffini
NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE:
“If a country can change its fortunes, you as an individual can change your fortune.” – Brian Buffini
“The three great essentials to achieve anything worthwhile are first, hard work; second, stick-to-itiveness; and third, common sense.” – Thomas A. Edison
“Drink deep of the principles of the Irish who turned around a whole country and, in turn, you can turn around your whole life.” – Brian Buffini
“Success breeds success. That's the true beauty of rags to riches.” – Brian Buffini
“Be a go-getter.” – Brian Buffini
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Tue, 12 Mar 2024 - 28min - 491 - Quick Cut: S2E171 Matthew McConaughey: Greenlights
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“Somewhere down the line in life, in the rearview mirror, all yellows and reds I believe do eventually turn green - or at least reveal a greenlight asset in our life.” – Matthew McConaughey
Often, the setbacks that stop us or slow us down in life actually help us to ultimately succeed. In this episode, Brian interviews actor Matthew McConaughey about his memoir, “Greenlights.” Matthew explains how, through all of the successes, failures, joys and sorrows he has experienced, he has found happiness and meaning in his life. He also describes how, by learning to effectively deal with life’s challenges, you can always keep moving forward and enjoy a state of success he calls “catching greenlights.”
YOU WILL LEARN:
How “The Greatest Salesman in the World” powerfully impacted him.How his father’s death refocused his priorities.Why he “unbranded” himself to move away from rom-coms to more dramatic roles.MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
“Greenlights,” by Matthew McConaughey
“The Greatest Salesman in the World,” by Og Mandino
“Emerson's Essays,” by Ralph Waldo Emerson
“Self-Reliance,” by Ralph Waldo Emerson
“Raising Arizona,” movie
INSPIRATIONAL QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE:
“When faced with the inevitable, get relative.” – Matthew McConaughey
“Be less impressed with things; be more involved.” – Matthew McConaughey
“We all know that, to succeed, we need to do good, hard work. But is it the right kind of hard work?” – Matthew McConaughey
“When you go and you endure something and you're kind of taking a penance, with each day you kind of build a little bit more honor and strength.” – Matthew McConaughey
“I've never had any trouble turning the page in the book of my life.” – Coach Darrell Royal
“We are the author of our own book.” – Matthew McConaughey
“The way to find the greenlights is by persistence, or pivot or … sometimes knowing when to wave the white flag.” – Matthew McConaughey
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Thu, 07 Mar 2024 - 17min - 490 - S2E170 The Slow Burn of Success: Cultivating Patience
In today’s fast-paced and instant-access world, patience is a secret weapon for success. In this episode, Brian shares how cultivating patience can change your outlook both professionally and personally and bring tremendous dividends to your whole life.
YOU WILL LEARN:
· How to avoid the impatience trap.
· Why patience pays off.
· How you can cultivate patience.
MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
S2E166 The Power of Perseverance
NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE:
“A life without challenges would have no purpose.” – Brian Buffini
“Patience gives you the ability to stay calm in the middle of adversity.” – Brian Buffini
“Expect trouble as an inevitable part of life and repeat to yourself the most comforting words of all – this too shall pass.” – Ann Landers
“You have to have the perseverance to keep going and then the patience to let it happen.” – Brian Buffini
“Patience, persistence and perspiration make an unbeatable combination for success.” – Napoleon Hill
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Tue, 05 Mar 2024 - 28min - 489 - Quick Cut: S2E169 Change Your Thoughts Change Your Life
No matter the goals we set or the work we do, our negative thoughts can still create roadblocks to success. In this replay episode, Brian examines why we become what we think about and teaches how to develop personal and business philosophies to think more positively and achieve more success.
YOU WILL LEARN:
· The two most common reasons we’re reluctant to change.
· The six questions that should define your personal and business philosophies.
· The three components that are essential to develop and maintain successful philosophies.
MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
“The Strangest Secret,” by Earl Nightingale
“Treasury of Quotes,” by Jim Rohn
“As a Man Thinketh,” by James Allen
“Rich Habits: The Daily Success Habits of Wealthy Individuals,” by Thomas Corley
“The Millionaire Next Door,” by Thomas J. Stanley, Ph.D.
“The Millionaire Mind,” by Thomas J. Stanley, Ph.D.
“Think and Grow Rich,” by Napoleon Hill
“What to Say When You Talk to Yourself,” by Shad Helmstetter
NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE:
“Work harder on yourself than you do on your job; you’ll go from making a living to making a fortune.” – Jim Rohn
“A person is limited only by the thoughts he chooses.” – James Allen
“Being broke is a state of account; being poor is a state of mind.” – Brian Buffini
“Always do more than you’re paid for.” – Brian Buffini
“It’s okay to be disappointed, it’s not okay to get discouraged.” – Brian Buffini
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Thu, 29 Feb 2024 - 10min - 488 - S2E168 Lessons From the Coaching Floor with Dave McGhee
You have the skills and the experience, so why aren’t you performing at the level you know you're capable of? In this episode, Dave McGhee, Vice President of the Buffini Coaching Institute, explains how a skilled coach can help you to clarify your aspirations, shift your perspective and tap into your unique gifts and abilities so you can achieve phenomenal success and live the good life.
YOU WILL LEARN:
· Why everyone needs a coach.
· How a coach can draw out untapped potential.
· What you can do to thrive in the current market.
MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
S2E159 All It Takes Is a Goal with Jon Acuff
S2E158 How to be a Goal Getter
S2E160 How to Stay Motivated with Rachael Yeaman
NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE:
“Training is a transfer of skill. Mentorship is a transfer of experience. And coaching is the drawing out of potential.” – Dave McGhee
“Everybody needs a coach, because nobody wants to die with their music still in them.” – Dave McGhee
“Our strategy of coaching is to help people get very clear on what they aspire to.” – Dave McGhee
“Everybody thinks they need to know how. And, by and large, how will take care of itself if you know what and why.” – Dave McGhee
“I'm a firm believer in having big goals and taking small steps.” – Dave McGhee
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Tue, 27 Feb 2024 - 27min - 487 - Quick Cut: S2E167 Get a Grip on Your Week with Rick Pastoor
Is your to-do list never-ending, no matter how hard you work? In part one of a two-part episode, Brian talks to productivity expert Rick Pastoor about his new book, “GRIP.” Rick explains how to work smarter, get things done and free up time for what’s really important.
YOU WILL LEARN:
· How the powerful GRIP method works.
· Why a structured calendar is so vital.
· How to find time for creative work.
MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
“GRIP: The Art of Working Smart,” by Rick Pastoor
INSPIRATIONAL QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE:
“If you want to get paid, stuff needs to be done.” – Rick Pastoor
“One of the dynamics for a good life is the chance to be productive.” – Brian Buffini
“We let our feelings drive what we do way too much.” – Rick Pastoor
“One of the things that's essential and crucial for us to start making decisions is being comfortable with the fact that your time is finite.” – Rick Pastoor
“Have your calendar drive the decision-making.” – Rick Pastoor
“Make small commitments really small - and then make sure they happen.” – Rick Pastoor
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Thu, 22 Feb 2024 - 12min - 486 - S2E166 The Power of Perseverance
In today’s quick-fix world, many people simply give up when they don’t instantly get what they want. In this episode, Brian explains why real success requires perseverance and shares his top tips for persisting when the going gets tough.
YOU WILL LEARN:
· The barriers to perseverance.
· The components of perseverance.
· Inspiring stories of perseverance.
MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
S2E159 All It Takes Is a Goal with Jon Acuff
S2E158 How to be a Goal Getter
S1E262 The Power of a Made-Up Mind
The 10 Ancient Scrolls for Success from “The Greatest Salesman in the World” by Og Mandino
“Get in the Game,” by Cal Ripkin
NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE:
“The good life doesn't happen without perseverance.” – Brian Buffini
“When you have a picture of where you want to go, then you can have this passion to persevere.” – Brian Buffini
“The only thing worse than being blind is having sight but no vision.” – Helen Keller
“Perseverance is one of the key ingredients to success.” – Brian Buffini
“I will persist until I succeed.” – Og Mandino
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Tue, 20 Feb 2024 - 25min - 485 - Quick Cut: S2E165 Dave Ramsey: How to be Good with Money
Dave Ramsey has been helping people to take control of money, build wealth and enhance their lives for over three decades. In this episode, Brian interviews the bestselling author and host of The Ramsey Show about his new book, “Baby Steps Millionaires.” Dave shares why, despite a pessimistic cultural narrative, anyone can become a millionaire if they take the right steps.
YOU WILL LEARN:
· The reason he felt compelled to write the book.
· The steps to take to become a millionaire.
· The investments he personally recommends.
MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
“Baby Steps Millionaires,” by Dave Ramsey
INSPIRATIONAL QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE:
“If you help enough people, you don't have to worry about money.” – Dave Ramsey
“I started out because I want to get people out of debt so that they can become wealthy, so that they can change their family tree, so that they can be outrageously generous.” – Dave Ramsey
“If you're driven by one of two things you're going to make mistakes: greed or fear.” – Dave Ramsey
“You don't get a pass on math based on where you live; you still have to be able to afford the payment.” – Dave Ramsey
“Get in the housing game but do it with wisdom and do it with a pace that makes sense. Calm down.” – Dave Ramsey
“This existential crisis that is happening in people's spirits is causing a whole bunch of folks in America, regardless of their age, to do some really dumb things that's going to cost them and set them back a decade.” – Dave Ramsey
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Thu, 15 Feb 2024 - 10min - 484 - S2E164 The Blind Goat with Christine Ha
Christine Ha was the first-ever blind contestant and season three winner of competitive cooking TV show MasterChef. In this episode, she shares how in spite of many setbacks, she has maintained a positive attitude and defied the odds to succeed in one of the toughest industries in the world.
YOU WILL LEARN:
· How her health challenges impacted her.
· How she built her businesses.
· Why she believes in trusting her gut.
MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
“Mrs. Bridge,” by Evan S. Connell
NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE:
“I love creating something and sharing myself with other people.” – Christine Ha
“I am a firm believer in giving people – everybody - opportunities.” – Christine Ha
“If you want to grow, you do have to trust people to be able to do their job.” – Christine Ha
“I may not have control of everything that happens. But every time something happens, I have control of how I think about it, how I deal with it, and the next step I take.” – Christine Ha
“The Good Life means being confident and comfortable in your own skin, not caring as much about what other people think or say about you, and trusting your own gut to do what you love.” – Christine Ha
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Tue, 13 Feb 2024 - 28min - 483 - Quick Cut: S2E163 Good Habits for a Good Life
In this quick cut episode Brian explains why now is the perfect time to refocus and re-establish good habits not only for a good year, but for a good life.
YOU WILL LEARN:
· Why there can be too much comfort in your comfort zone.
· Why it's time to reflect.
· How good goals lead to a good year.
INSPIRATIONAL QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE:
“A life full of comfort is not a good life.” – Brian Buffini
“A comfort zone is meant to rest and recover and to be of comfort. It's not meant to be a permanent state.”– Brian Buffini
“People do better together.” – Brian Buffini
“To be in hell is to drift; to be in heaven is to steer.”– George Bernard Shaw
“We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit.” – Aristotle
“If you want to have a good year, you’ve got to steer this year. And the first thing you’ve got to steer is your own habits, your own life, your own patterns.” – Brian Buffini
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Thu, 08 Feb 2024 - 9min - 482 - S2E162 Do it NOW to Live Your Best Life
After a serious health diagnosis and the death of beloved family members, Brian needed a shift in his outlook. In this episode, he shares how the philosophy of Do It N.O.W. helped him to make the most of every precious moment and really live the good life.
YOU WILL LEARN:
· How the procrastination principles hold you back.
· Why you must cherish the magic moments.
· Why there can be No Other Way.
MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
S2E158 How to be a Goal Getter
S2E157 Do It N.O.W. for Your Business
S1E164 The Best Interview of my Life with Neil Armstrong
“The Top Five Regrets of the Dying,” by Bronnie Ware
“The Purpose Driven Life,” by Rick Warren
NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE:
“One day you will wake up and there won’t be any more time to do the things you want to do. Do it now.” – Paulo Coelho
“Do It N.O.W. shook me up, it woke me up and it changed my life.” – Brian Buffini
“When push comes to shove, I just Do It N.O.W.” – Brian Buffini
“The two most important days in your life are the day you are born and the day you find out why.” – Mark Twain
“What you leave behind is not what is engraved in stone monuments, but what is woven into the lives of others.” – Pericles
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Tue, 06 Feb 2024 - 26min - 481 - Quick Cut: S2E161 The Power of a Made-Up Mind
All successful people have made up their minds to win long before they experience their first victory. In this episode, a rebroadcast of our most popular message ever, Brian discusses the power of a made-up mind and shares inspiring stories from his own life and the lives of people who’ve defied the odds. Brian also examines the two questions to consider when you want to make up your mind to live the life you’ve always dreamed of.
YOU WILL LEARN:
Five benefits of harnessing the power of a made-up mind.How to turn negative feedback into life lessons.The importance of making a decision, no matter how big or small.MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
“Man’s Search for Meaning,” by Viktor Frankl
INSPIRATIONAL QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE:
“Inside all books of success and all stories of victories, there are chapters of failure.” – Brian Buffini
“Even though you may stop for a while, when your mind is made up you never, ever give up.” – Brian Buffini
“If you’re giving up, your mind is not made up.” – Brian Buffini
“A human being whose mind is made up is a force of nature in this world.” – Brian Buffini
“I have made up my mind. And I have been blessed in my life as a result of it. But I did not do it by myself.” – Brian Buffini
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Thu, 01 Feb 2024 - 8min - 480 - S2E160 How to Stay Motivated with Rachael Yeaman
On average, only 8% of people who set goals at the start of the year are still pursuing them at the end of February. In this episode, REALStrengths expert Rachael Yeaman shares how tapping into your natural gifts and abilities will help you to set the right kinds of goals and then stay on track to achieve them this year.
YOU WILL LEARN:
· Why your goals must be authentic.
· Why there are different goals for different seasons.
· How your natural strengths influence goal setting and completion.
MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
S2E157 Do it N.O.W. for your Business
S2E159 All it Takes is a Goal with Jon Acuff
NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE:
“Goals that don't align with your values or genuine desires are nearly impossible to sustain over time.” – Rachael Yeaman
“What I think is so powerful about setting authentic goals is that they're connected to what makes us uniquely great: our strengths.” – Rachael Yeaman
“When people's gifts and abilities are aligned with their goals, they don't need to be pushed.” – Brian Buffini
“You do not rise to the level of your goals; you fall to the level of your systems.” – James Clear
“Write down your accomplishments, celebrate your successes and use that to fuel your purpose.” – Rachael Yeaman
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Tue, 30 Jan 2024 - 30min - 479 - S2E159 All It Takes Is a Goal with Jon Acuff
Do you want to fulfill your innate potential but don’t know where to start? In this episode, bestselling author and speaker Jon Acuff outlines a fresh new approach to goals and teaches how you can ditch regret, tap into your full potential and achieve in every area of your life.
YOU WILL LEARN:
· How examining your past can help you set future goals.
· Why turning goals into games encourages motivation.
· Which goal fuels will guarantee sustainable success.
MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
“All It Takes is a Goal,” by Jon Acuff
S2E153 My Bold Predictions: The Surprising News for 2024
“The War of Art,” by Steven Pressfield
NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE:
“It's a good life when the vision of what you know you're capable of and who you were meant to be overlaps with how you're spending your Tuesday.” – Jon Acuff
“The only thing easier in the world than doing a goal is not doing a goal.” – Jon Acuff
“If you tap into the desire, you'll run through a wall. If you don't have the desire, you won't do the smallest task.” – Jon Acuff
“Mastery requires peaks and plateaus.” – Brian Buffini
“You have to bring your own hype. Motivation isn't a checkbox, it's a practice.” – Jon Acuff
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Thu, 25 Jan 2024 - 31min - 478 - Quick Cut: S2E159 All It Takes Is a Goal with Jon Acuff
Back by popular demand, It's a Good Life "Quick Cuts" are the best bits of each episode, whittled down to the core messages – for busy days and quick motivation hits!
Do you want to fulfill your innate potential but don’t know where to start? In this episode, bestselling author and speaker Jon Acuff outlines a fresh new approach to goals and teaches how you can ditch regret, tap into your full potential and achieve in every area of your life.
YOU WILL LEARN:
· How examining your past can help you set future goals.
· Why turning goals into games encourages motivation.
· Which goal fuels will guarantee sustainable success.
MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
“All It Takes is a Goal,” by Jon Acuff
S2E153 My Bold Predictions: The Surprising News for 2024
“The War of Art,” by Steven Pressfield
NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE:
“It's a good life when the vision of what you know you're capable of and who you were meant to be overlaps with how you're spending your Tuesday.” – Jon Acuff
“The only thing easier in the world than doing a goal is not doing a goal.” – Jon Acuff
“If you tap into the desire, you'll run through a wall. If you don't have the desire, you won't do the smallest task.” – Jon Acuff
“Mastery requires peaks and plateaus.” – Brian Buffini
“You have to bring your own hype. Motivation isn't a checkbox, it's a practice.” – Jon Acuff
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Tue, 23 Jan 2024 - 10min - 477 - S2E158 How to be a Goal Getter
Do you want to achieve your goals and win in 2024? In this episode, Brian teaches how to really pursue and hit the goals you set at the beginning of the year so you can get on the path to phenomenal success.
YOU WILL LEARN:
· The top traits of winners.
· Why your goals must be visual.
· Why you should outline the pleasure and the pain.
MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
S2E157 Do it N.O.W. for your Business
NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE:
“People who set goals, achieve goals and do it in a timely manner are the people who are winning.” – Brian Buffini
“If it's a priority, you'll find a way. If it isn't, you'll find an excuse.” – Jim Rohn
“If you love life, don't waste time, for time is what life is made up of.” – Bruce Lee
“I am still learning.” – Michelangelo
“One of the most important principles of success is developing the habit of going the extra mile.” – Napoleon Hill
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Thu, 18 Jan 2024 - 28min - 476 - Quick Cut: S2E158 How to be a Goal Getter
Back by popular demand, It's a Good Life "Quick Cuts" are the best bits of each episode, whittled down to the core messages – for busy days and quick motivation hits!
Do you want to achieve your goals and win in 2024? In this episode, Brian teaches how to really pursue and hit the goals you set at the beginning of the year so you can get on the path to phenomenal success.
YOU WILL LEARN:
· The top traits of winners.
· Why your goals must be visual.
· Why you should outline the pleasure and the pain.
MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
S2E157 Do it N.O.W. for your Business
NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE:
“People who set goals, achieve goals and do it in a timely manner are the people who are winning.” – Brian Buffini
“If it's a priority, you'll find a way. If it isn't, you'll find an excuse.” – Jim Rohn
“If you love life, don't waste time, for time is what life is made up of.” – Bruce Lee
“I am still learning.” – Michelangelo
“One of the most important principles of success is developing the habit of going the extra mile.” – Napoleon Hill
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Tue, 16 Jan 2024 - 11min - 475 - S2E157 Do it N.O.W. for Your Business
Do you want to get your business off to a great start this year? In this episode, Brian shares the three core principles that have helped him achieve phenomenal success over many decades, no matter the market conditions.
YOU WILL LEARN:
· How to work by referral.
· How to cultivate your database.
· Why you must prioritize the 3 Cs.
MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
S2E153 My Bold Predictions: The Surprising News for 2024
NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE:
“You're in the lead generation business.” – Brian Buffini
“If people like you they’ll listen to you, but if they trust you, they’ll do business with you.” – Zig Ziglar
“A database is not a contact list. A database is a list of relationships.” – Brian Buffini
“Sales is a contact sport; out of sight, out of mind.” – Brian Buffini
“Make your life better by making your customers’ lives better. Work by referral - live the good life!” – Brian Buffini
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Thu, 11 Jan 2024 - 26min - 474 - Quick Cut: S2E157 Do it N.O.W. for Your Business
Back by popular demand, It's a Good Life "Quick Cuts" are the best bits of each episode, whittled down to the core messages – for busy days and quick motivation hits!
Do you want to get your business off to a great start this year? In this episode, Brian shares the three core principles that have helped him achieve phenomenal success over many decades, no matter the market conditions.
YOU WILL LEARN:
· How to work by referral.
· How to cultivate your database.
· Why you must prioritize the 3 Cs.
MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
S2E153 My Bold Predictions: The Surprising News for 2024
NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE:
“You're in the lead generation business.” – Brian Buffini
“If people like you they’ll listen to you, but if they trust you, they’ll do business with you.” – Zig Ziglar
“A database is not a contact list. A database is a list of relationships.” – Brian Buffini
“Sales is a contact sport; out of sight, out of mind.” – Brian Buffini
“Make your life better by making your customers’ lives better. Work by referral - live the good life!” – Brian Buffini
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Tue, 09 Jan 2024 - 12min - 473 - S2E156 Ready, Set, Goal!
Do you want to smash your new year goals in the next 12 months? In this episode, Brian shares how a Formula 1 strategy will give you a powerful start, help you build momentum and get you on track to come out on top this year.
YOU WILL LEARN:
· The power of the formation lap.
· Why winners start from the front.
· The magic of written goals.
MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
Flow, by Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi
NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE:
“If you want to win, you’ve got to start off right.” – Brian Buffini
“When you get a quick win, it grows your confidence.” – Brian Buffini
“You don't have to be great to start, but you have to start to be great.” – Zig Ziglar
“Check off your goals as you achieve them.” – Brian Buffini
“Once I got exposed to the magic of goal writing, everything changed.” – Brian Buffini
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Thu, 04 Jan 2024 - 27min - 472 - Quick Cut: S2E156 Ready, Set, Goal!
Back by popular demand, It's a Good Life "Quick Cuts" are the best bits of each episode, whittled down to the core messages – for busy days and quick motivation hits!
Do you want to smash your new year goals in the next 12 months? In this episode, Brian shares how a Formula 1 strategy will give you a powerful start, help you build momentum and get you on track to come out on top this year.
YOU WILL LEARN:
· The power of the formation lap.
· Why winners start from the front.
· The magic of written goals.
MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
Flow, by Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi
NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE:
“If you want to win, you’ve got to start off right.” – Brian Buffini
“When you get a quick win, it grows your confidence.” – Brian Buffini
“You don't have to be great to start, but you have to start to be great.” – Zig Ziglar
“Check off your goals as you achieve them.” – Brian Buffini
“Once I got exposed to the magic of goal writing, everything changed.” – Brian Buffini
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Tue, 02 Jan 2024 - 11min - 471 - S2E155 Clear Desk, Clear Mind
A surefire way to have a great new year is to do an in-depth review of the past 12 months, wipe the slate clean and then get planning! In this episode, Brian shares the Magic Meeting process he undertakes every December to set him up for success in the year ahead.
YOU WILL LEARN:
· Why you should celebrate your accomplishments.
· How you can identify what needs improving.
· Why you must formulate ideas for the future.
MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
S2E119 Get Out of Debt Forever
NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE:
“Starting with what you've accomplished is the key.” – Brian Buffini
“Celebrate the wins and learn from the losses.” – Brian Buffini
“Where you spend your money shows your priorities.” – Brian Buffini
“Set your budget and then try to beat it.” – Brian Buffini
“Ideas are the beginning points of all fortunes.” – Napoleon Hill
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Tue, 26 Dec 2023 - 28min - 470 - S2E154 The Gift of Giving
The Christmas season is all about giving to others, but the spirit of giving shouldn’t just be for the holidays - it should be for life! In this episode, Brian explains why the principle of giving is so important year-round and shares his top tips for doing it the right way.
YOU WILL LEARN:
· How to find joy in giving.
· How to give of yourself.
· How to give of your natural gifts and abilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
S2E106 Wake Up to Your REALStrengths
“Toxic Charity,” by Robert D. Lupton
NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE:
“Nothing in my life brings me more joy than giving.” – Brian Buffini
“The joy is in the giving itself. The goal is to be a blessing to others.” – Brian Buffini
“We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give.” – Winston Churchill
“It's not always the size of the gift that matters, but the size of the heart that gives it.” – Brian Buffini
“I have found that among its other benefits, giving liberates the soul of the giver.” – Maya Angelou
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Tue, 19 Dec 2023 - 24min - 469 - S2E153 My Bold Predictions: The Surprising News for 2024
Brian Buffini has forecast real estate trends and developments with incredible accuracy for many years. In his 16th annual Bold Predictions show, he interviews NAR Chief Economist Dr. Lawrence Yun for a market update. He also predicts what’s next for the industry and sets out the action steps you must take to achieve phenomenal success in 2024.
YOU WILL LEARN:
The real scoop on the economy and how it affects real estate. Dr. Yun’s detailed analysis of the industry. How the Do It N.O.W. campaign will help you win.MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
The National Association of REALTORS®
NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE:
“Sales are definitely down, but home prices are still holding on at near record-high levels.” –Dr. Yun
“The Federal Reserve is probably going to cut interest rates three or four times. The bond market is anticipating that move and has pivoted already.” –Dr. Yun
“There's a significant pent-up desire for sellers to move.” –Brian Buffini
“90% of consumers want to work with a trusted agent.” –Dr. Yun
“Reach out to your past clients. They're all in a happy mood. They have built sizeable wealth and they may be associating that happiness with you.” –Dr. Yun
“It's not hard to predict the future when you study the past.” –Brian Buffini
“Rates are going to drop, no question about it.” –Brian Buffini
“The demand to buy has never been higher. And people want to get in the game.” –Brian Buffini
“The time to prepare is now.” –Brian Buffini
“It's a very fundamental market. It requires an elevation of skill set and it requires the determination of mindset.” –Brian Buffini
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Tue, 12 Dec 2023 - 55min - 468 - S2E152 How Much is Enough with Manisha Thakor
In today’s often status-obsessed world, it’s easy to become consumed by a ‘never-enough’ mindset. In this episode, leading financial expert Manisha Thakor explains how to redefine your relationship with work and money to create a life that aligns with your true values and is rich in both financial and emotional wealth.
YOU WILL LEARN:
· Why people fall prey to the counterfeit financial culture.
· How to escape the cult of ‘never enough.’
· The 3 keys to emotional wealth.
MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
“The Greatest Salesman in the World,” by Og Mandino
“The Power of Positive Thinking,” by Dr. Norman Vincent Peale
“A Room of One's Own,” by Virginia Woolf
NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE:
“I define enough as a feeling of contentment.” – Manisha Thakor
“When we look in almost every direction now at life, we are comparing ourselves to something that is counterfeit.” – Manisha Thakor
“Keeping up with the Joneses has been weaponized.” – Brian Buffini
“If you don't control your finances, there's no way to win.” – Brian Buffini
“I define emotional wealth as having the energy in your life being driven by three C's: connection, creativity, and curiosity.”– Manisha Thakor
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Tue, 05 Dec 2023 - 28min - 467 - S2E151 How to be an Agent of Change with Damon West
When faced with adversity, you can either let your environment change you for the worse, or you can find the power inside to change your life for the better. In this episode, bestselling author and keynote speaker Damon West tells how he went from incarceration in a Texas maximum-security prison to helping people worldwide transform their situation, overcome challenges and create positive change.
YOU WILL LEARN:
· How he descended into a life of drugs and crime.
· How the ‘coffee bean mindset’ transformed his life.
· Why he now dedicates himself to being useful.
MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
The Coffee Bean, by Jon Gordon and Damon West
The Change Agent, by Damon West
S1E106 Leading Your Life and Business with Jon Gordon
Man's Search for Meaning, by Viktor E. Frankl
NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE:
“When you change the way you think, you change the results in your life.” – Damon West
“Once you believe in yourself, then other people can believe in you too.” – Damon West
“No matter where you are in life, you have the ability to be grateful for something.” – Damon West
“When you own your past, you're no longer a slave to your past. When you own your past, you can write a better future.” – Damon West
“Be a servant to other people; look for ways to enrich the lives of people.” – Damon West
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Thu, 30 Nov 2023 - 38min - 466 - Quick Cut: S2E151 How to be an Agent of Change with Damon West
Introducing: Quickcuts
For the month of November we’ll be bringing you something special.
It’s a short, high-impact episode every Tuesday, but don’t worry, on Thursday’s you can tune in to the full in-depth conversation.
When faced with adversity, you can either let your environment change you for the worse, or you can find the power inside to change your life for the better. In this episode, bestselling author and keynote speaker Damon West tells how he went from incarceration in a Texas maximum-security prison to helping people worldwide transform their situation, overcome challenges and create positive change.
YOU WILL LEARN:
· How he descended into a life of drugs and crime.
· How the ‘coffee bean mindset’ transformed his life.
· Why he now dedicates himself to being useful.
MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
The Coffee Bean, by Jon Gordon and Damon West
The Change Agent, by Damon West
S1E106 Leading Your Life and Business with Jon Gordon
Man's Search for Meaning, by Viktor E. Frankl
NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE:
“When you change the way you think, you change the results in your life.” – Damon West
“Once you believe in yourself, then other people can believe in you too.” – Damon West
“No matter where you are in life, you have the ability to be grateful for something.” – Damon West
“When you own your past, you're no longer a slave to your past. When you own your past, you can write a better future.” – Damon West
“Be a servant to other people; look for ways to enrich the lives of people.” – Damon West
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Tue, 28 Nov 2023 - 11min - 465 - S2E150 The Celtic Secret
Have you ever wondered why Irish people are so beloved around the world? In this episode, Brian explains how you can tap into the ancient Celtic approach to gratitude that defines Ireland as a nation and makes its people so accepted and supported worldwide.
YOU WILL LEARN:
· The consequences of being ungrateful.
· The Celtic secret.
· The importance of practicing gratitude.
MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
S1E162 The Happiness Equation with Neil Pasricha
NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE:
“Relationships built on thank you and please are more likely to succeed.” – Brian Buffini
“No matter what the circumstances are, a sense of gratitude is what it's all about.” – Brian Buffini
“Be thankful for what you have; you'll end up having more. If you concentrate on what you don't have, you will never, ever have enough.” – Oprah
“If you want to be happy, get your eyes off yourself and onto somebody else. Bless someone else. Thank somebody.” – Brian Buffini
“Gratitude is the healthiest of all human emotions. The more you express gratitude for what you have, the more likely you will have even more to express gratitude for.” – Zig Ziglar
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Thu, 23 Nov 2023 - 28min - 464 - Quick Cut: S2E150 The Celtic Secret
Introducing: Quickcuts
For the month of November we’ll be bringing you something special.
It’s a short, high-impact episode every Tuesday, but don’t worry, on Thursday’s you can tune in to the full in-depth conversation.
Have you ever wondered why Irish people are so beloved around the world? In this episode, Brian explains how you can tap into the ancient Celtic approach to gratitude that defines Ireland as a nation and makes its people so accepted and supported worldwide.
YOU WILL LEARN:
· The consequences of being ungrateful.
· The Celtic secret.
· The importance of practicing gratitude.
MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
S1E162 The Happiness Equation with Neil Pasricha
NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE:
“Relationships built on thank you and please are more likely to succeed.” – Brian Buffini
“No matter what the circumstances are, a sense of gratitude is what it's all about.” – Brian Buffini
“Be thankful for what you have; you'll end up having more. If you concentrate on what you don't have, you will never, ever have enough.” – Oprah
“If you want to be happy, get your eyes off yourself and onto somebody else. Bless someone else. Thank somebody.” – Brian Buffini
“Gratitude is the healthiest of all human emotions. The more you express gratitude for what you have, the more likely you will have even more to express gratitude for.” – Zig Ziglar
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Tue, 21 Nov 2023 - 11min - 463 - S2E149 You, but Unstoppable
Have you ever started something important, only to give up and never finish? In this episode, Brian shares three strategies that will ensure you always stay focused, become unstoppable and win.
YOU WILL LEARN:
· How to make up your mind.
· How to square your jaw.
· How to be like a Timex.
MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
S1E262 The Power of a Made-Up Mind
“Think and Grow Rich,” by Napoleon Hill
S1E261 Matthew McConaughey – an Interview on His New Book, “Greenlights”
NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE:
“The good life is a fight.” – Brian Buffini
“We’ve got to square up our jaw. Chin down, hands up.” – Brian Buffini
“There is no elevator to success, you have to take the stairs.” – Zig Ziglar
“If you really want to do something, you'll find a way. If you don't, you'll find an excuse.” – Jim Rohn
“Success consists of going from failure to failure without loss of enthusiasm.” – Winston Churchill
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Thu, 16 Nov 2023 - 24min - 462 - Quick Cut: S2E149 You, but Unstoppable
Introducing: Quickcuts
For the month of November we’ll be bringing you something special.
It’s a short, high-impact episode every Tuesday, but don’t worry, on Thursday’s you can tune in to the full in-depth conversation.
Have you ever started something important, only to give up and never finish? In this episode, Brian shares three strategies that will ensure you always stay focused, become unstoppable and win.
YOU WILL LEARN:
· How to make up your mind.
· How to square your jaw.
· How to be like a Timex.
MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
S1E262 The Power of a Made-Up Mind
“Think and Grow Rich,” by Napoleon Hill
S1E261 Matthew McConaughey – an Interview on His New Book, “Greenlights”
NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE:
“The good life is a fight.” – Brian Buffini
“We’ve got to square up our jaw. Chin down, hands up.” – Brian Buffini
“There is no elevator to success, you have to take the stairs.” – Zig Ziglar
“If you really want to do something, you'll find a way. If you don't, you'll find an excuse.” – Jim Rohn
“Success consists of going from failure to failure without loss of enthusiasm.” – Winston Churchill
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Tue, 14 Nov 2023 - 8min - 461 - S2E148 What I Learned from Og Mandino
Og Mandino’s “The Greatest Salesman in the World” is a classic guide to success that has improved the lives of millions of people around the world. In this episode, Brian shares how Og came to be his mentor and how the timeless principles he taught changed his life forever.
YOU WILL LEARN:
Why life is a game. Why you should embrace failure. Why no man or woman is an island.MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
“The Greatest Salesman in the World,” by Og Mandino
“A Better Way to Live,” by Og Mandino
“The Greatest Miracle in the World,” by Og Mandino
“Success Through a Positive Mental Attitude,” by W. Clement Stone
“Wake up and Live,” by Dorothea Brande
The 10 Ancient Scrolls for Success
Real estate market predictions broadcast
NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE:
“There are no secrets to success. It's a clear set of principles, not tactics and techniques.” – Brian Buffini
“Failure will never overtake me if my determination to succeed is strong enough.” – Og Mandino
“One day at a time, over time, produces transformational change.” – Brian Buffini
“I will pause whenever I'm feeling sorry for myself today and remember that this is the only day I have and I must play it to the fullest.” – Og Mandino
“Failure is nature's plan to prepare you for great responsibilities.” – Og Mandino
“When in doubt, go. When in doubt, do.” – Brian Buffini
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Thu, 09 Nov 2023 - 27min - 460 - Quick Cut: S2E148 What I Learned from Og Mandino
Introducing: Quickcuts
For the month of November we’ll be bringing you something special.
It’s a short, high-impact episode every Tuesday, but don’t worry, on Thursday’s you can tune in to the full in-depth conversation.
Og Mandino’s “The Greatest Salesman in the World” is a classic guide to success that has improved the lives of millions of people around the world. In this episode, Brian shares how Og came to be his mentor and how the timeless principles he taught changed his life forever.
YOU WILL LEARN:
Why life is a game. Why you should embrace failure. Why no man or woman is an island.MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
“The Greatest Salesman in the World,” by Og Mandino
“A Better Way to Live,” by Og Mandino
“The Greatest Miracle in the World,” by Og Mandino
“Success Through a Positive Mental Attitude,” by W. Clement Stone
“Wake up and Live,” by Dorothea Brande
The 10 Ancient Scrolls for Success
Real estate market predictions broadcast
NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE:
“There are no secrets to success. It's a clear set of principles, not tactics and techniques.” – Brian Buffini
“Failure will never overtake me if my determination to succeed is strong enough.” – Og Mandino
“One day at a time, over time, produces transformational change.” – Brian Buffini
“I will pause whenever I'm feeling sorry for myself today and remember that this is the only day I have and I must play it to the fullest.” – Og Mandino
“Failure is nature's plan to prepare you for great responsibilities.” – Og Mandino
“When in doubt, go. When in doubt, do.” – Brian Buffini
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Tue, 07 Nov 2023 - 11min - 459 - S2E147 The Curious CEO with Dermot Buffini
What does it take to be a successful leader? In this episode, Dermot Buffini, CEO of Buffini & Company and one of the most respected leaders in the real estate industry, tells Brian about his own path to leadership. He shares how his innate curiosity impacted his growth journey, how other people helped him to develop and what he has learned along the way.
YOU WILL LEARN:
· How to overcome your leadership gaps.
· Why knowing yourself is vital to strong leadership.
· How you can grow as a leader.
MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
S2E115 To Sell is to Serve with Rachel Yeaman
NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE:
“A lot of people are more than happy to help you develop.” –Dermot Buffini
“Sometimes it's not a growing season, it’s a learning season. It's really important to know the season you're in and to accept it.” –Dermot Buffini
“Our job as leaders is to create the future.” – Dermot Buffini
“The REALStrengths profile is a game changer. Not so I can come in and fix other people, but so I can be aware of myself and really play from a position of strength.” – Dermot Buffini
“I always want to be of service.” – Dermot Buffini
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Tue, 31 Oct 2023 - 31min - 458 - S2E146 The Elimination of Doubt
Fear and self-doubt can rob you of your purpose and leave you feeling paralyzed. In this episode, Brian shares three tools that will help you to reduce doubt, take decisive action and achieve phenomenal success.
YOU WILL LEARN:
· What doubt really is.
· How the Freddy Krueger principles can help.
· Why action eliminates doubt.
MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
S2E115 To Sell is to Serve with Rachel Yeaman
S2E97 Developing Your Self-Belief
NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE:
“If fear is leading your decision-making process, you're going to get fearful decisions, and fearful decisions are often ones we regret.” – Brian Buffini
“Courage is not the absence of fear – it’s action taken in the midst of fear.” – Brian Buffini
“You're as likely to get into trouble by not making the decision as you are by making a decision.” – Brian Buffini
“We all need people to believe in us so we will believe in us.” – Brian Buffini
“Action ultimately eliminates doubt.” – Brian Buffini
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Tue, 24 Oct 2023 - 25min - 457 - S2E145 Unheard Gems from my Mentor, Zig Ziglar part 2
As one of the best motivational speakers and teachers of all time, Zig Ziglar shared many wise insights on character and relationships throughout his career. In this episode from the archives, Brian showcases more of Zig’s classic content and explains how his mentor’s principles helped him to build a happy and successful life.
YOU WILL LEARN:
· Why money only gets you so far.
· Why a sense of humor is invaluable.
· How to raise positive-thinking kids.
MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
S2E144 Unheard Gems from my Mentor Zig Ziglar, Part 1
S2E138 What I Learned from Lou Holtz
S2E141 What I Learned from Jim Rohn
NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE:
“You can get anything money buys without a lick of character, but you can't get anything money won't buy without character.” – Zig Ziglar
“A real sense of humor is the most important thing in a marriage and in a career.”– Zig Ziglar
“If you can get somebody laughing, you’ve got a better chance of selling.” – Zig Ziglar
“If you can come up with an idea that is seldom used or thought about, those are the things that will make a huge difference in your life.” – Zig Ziglar
“Rules without a relationship leads to rebellion.”– Zig Ziglar
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Tue, 17 Oct 2023 - 28min - 456 - S2E144 Unheard Gems from my Mentor, Zig Ziglar part 1
Zig Ziglar was one of the best motivational speakers and teachers of all time and an authority on the human potential for excellence. In this rare archival recording, Brian shares some of Zig’s most profound and timeless content and explains how his mentor’s passion and wisdom impacted his own life.
YOU WILL LEARN:
· How changing your attitude can change your life.
· How to successfully close a sale.
· Why you must keep priming the pump.
MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
S2E138 What I Learned from Lou Holtz
S2E141 What I Learned from Jim Rohn
NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE:
“You can change what you are - you can change where you are - by changing what goes into your mind.” – Zig Ziglar
“Encouragement is the fuel on which hope runs.” – Zig Ziglar
“You don't have a chance to make a sale until you ask.” – Zig Ziglar
“You’ve got to put something in before you can expect to get anything out.” – Zig Ziglar
“You can have everything in life you want, if you will just help other people get what they want.” – Zig Ziglar
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Tue, 10 Oct 2023 - 28min - 455 - S2E143 Myth Busting the Work/Life Balance
Many people want to have a better work/life balance, but what does this really mean and can it ever be achieved? In this episode, Brian explains the complexity of the work/life balance myth and shares tips to help you win in business and in life.
YOU WILL LEARN:
· Why it's not about balance, but balancing.
· How opposing forces work.
· Why you win at what you value.
MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
S1E166 Discipline Equals Freedom with Jocko Willink
NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE:
“Balance is not a destination. It's a process of adjustments to the changes and challenges of business and life.” – Brian Buffini
“Life is like riding a bicycle - to keep your balance, you must keep moving.” – Albert Einstein
“The challenge of work/life balance is without question one of the most significant struggles faced by modern man.” – Stephen Covey
“We need to be disciplined with our time.” – Brian Buffini
“It takes the same amount of energy to worry as it does to succeed.”– Brian Buffini
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Tue, 03 Oct 2023 - 25min - 454 - S2E142 How I Invest
Hard work is a virtue but, if you want to build a lasting fortune, you need to learn to invest wisely. In this episode, Brian shares how he has invested throughout his career, getting his money to work for him and creating wealth for generations to come, all while living the good life.
YOU WILL LEARN:
· The principles of wealth creation.
· The seven streams of income you need.
· Five ways to invest.
MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
S2E23 Inflation and You Part 1
S2E130 Building an Unbreakable Brand with Kevin Keenan
S2E47 Recession Proof Your Money Part 1
S2E107 Invest Like a Billionaire with David Rubenstein
How to Invest, by David Rubenstein
S2E117 Getting Your Financial House in Order
S2E123 Getting Your Business in Order
NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE:
“There's a big difference between making money and creating wealth.” – Brian Buffini
“Invest in what you know.” – Brian Buffini
“If you can't explain the investment, don't do it.” – Brian Buffini
“Your attitude is really what dictates your altitude. You can't have a successful small business and be small-minded; you have to expand your mindset.” – Brian Buffini
“You’ve got to zig when others zag.” – Brian Buffini
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Tue, 26 Sep 2023 - 25min - 453 - S2E141 What I Learned from Jim Rohn
Jim Rohn was one of the most influential thinkers of our time and a leader in the field of personal development. In this episode, Brian reveals how this special mentor profoundly impacted and improved his approach to business and to life.
YOU WILL LEARN:
· How self-education can make you a fortune.
· Why you must develop your philosophy.
· Why you should be a person of action.
MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
“The Treasury of Quotes,” by Jim Rohn
Control Your Own Economy, S2E116
NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE:
“Ignorance is not bliss; ignorance is poverty.” – Jim Rohn
“Life is a unique combination of want-to and how-to, and we need to give equal attention to both.” – Jim Rohn
“Your income is determined by your philosophy, not by the economy.” – Jim Rohn
“We all need lots of powerful long-range goals to help us pass the short-term obstacles.” – Jim Rohn
“Success is nothing more than a few simple disciplines practiced every day, while failure is simply a few errors in judgment repeated every day.” – Jim Rohn
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Tue, 19 Sep 2023 - 29min - 452 - S2E140 How I Sell
Sales often gets a bad rap but, done right, it can be the best thing in the world. In this episode, Brian teaches a powerful strategy to sell well and shares three principles that will help you achieve phenomenal success in your sales career.
YOU WILL LEARN:
· Why people buy emotionally and justify logically.
· Why facts tell, but stories sell.
· Why people need help making decisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE:
“If you just meet the transactional needs of a customer, you'll get paid - but you won't make an advocate.” – Brian Buffini
“When you meet the emotional and transactional needs of the customer, you create advocates.” – Brian Buffini
“When dealing with people, remember you are not dealing with creatures of logic, but creatures of emotion.” – Dale Carnegie
“We are all storytellers. We all live in a network of stories. There isn't a stronger connection between people than storytelling.” – Jimmy Neil Smith
“We all need a little nudge in helping make good decisions.” – Brian Buffini
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Tue, 12 Sep 2023 - 24min - 451 - S2E139 How to Build Trust with David Horsager
Everything of value – from the greatest financial institutions to the strongest relationships – is built on trust. In this episode, global trust expert David Horsager reveals how you can become a trusted leader for your business, your customers and your family.
YOU WILL LEARN:
· Why trust is so important in business.
· Why being trustworthy leads to respect.
· The eight-pillar framework for building trust.
MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
“Trusted Leader,” by David Horsager
NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE:
“Trust is not a soft skill – a lack of trust is your biggest expense.” – David Horsager
“When I can confidently believe in you, everything changes.” – David Horsager
“When you become most trusted, you gain the greatest market share.” – David Horsager
“We trust those that stay fresh and relevant and capable.” – David Horsager
“To the extent that you're consistent, you will be trusted.” – David Horsager
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Tue, 05 Sep 2023 - 34min - 450 - S2E138 What I Learned from Lou Holtz
Few people in the history of college sports have been more influential or had a bigger impact than legendary coach Lou Holtz. In this episode, Brian reveals how this special mentor personally shaped his own life and shares some of his most important lessons.
YOU WILL LEARN:
· The three questions that will change your career.
· The principle of WIN.
· The importance of continual growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
“Wins, Losses and Lessons,” by Lou Holtz
NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE:
“A coach can pull more out of you than you can pull out of yourself.” – Brian Buffini
“Don't go through life being a spectator. Be a participant.” – Lou Holtz
“You're either growing or you're dying.” – Lou Holtz
“There are no age restrictions on having dreams and goals.” – Lou Holtz
“You have to have a reason to get up, you have to have something to excite you no matter how successful you are.” – Lou Holtz
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Tue, 29 Aug 2023 - 29min - 449 - S2E137 Hard Work Made Easy
Although many entrepreneurs work very long hours, they often don’t accomplish what they want to. In this episode, Brian shares how to work smarter, get more out of your time and achieve phenomenal success.
YOU WILL LEARN:
· The mindset of work.
· The motivation of work.
· The methodology of work.
MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
“The Purpose Driven Life,” by Rick Warren
Flow, by Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi
S1E224, The Energy Clock with Molly Fletcher
“The Energy Bus,” by Jon Gordon
NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE:
“In the grind is where you often find the innovation, the creativity and the space.” – Brian Buffini
“Great achievement is usually born of great sacrifice, and is never the result of selfishness.” – Napoleon Hill
“The purpose of life is a life of purpose and that purpose is to serve others.” – Brian Buffini
“If you can embrace the concept of focus, it can change everything for you. Instead of being a lightbulb, that same light and energy becomes a laser.” – Brian Buffini
“It's not how many hours you work. It's the quality and acuity of those hours.” – Brian Buffini
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Tue, 22 Aug 2023 - 24min - 448 - S2E136 Competitive Excellence with Hugh McCutcheon
Championship results require championship behaviors. In this episode, Olympic coach Hugh McCutcheon shares a proven framework for competitive excellence that’s based on his decades of coaching experience and success.
YOU WILL LEARN:
· How rivalry can improve performance.
· Why competitive excellence matters in business.
· How to step up and compete.
MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
“Championship Behaviors,” by Hugh McCutcheon
NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE:
“We all want to win, but we can't all win all the time.” – Hugh McCutcheon
“Our opponent can draw from us performances that we can’t create ourselves.” – Hugh McCutcheon
“If you're going to be good, you’ve got to put the hay in the barn.” – Hugh McCutcheon
“You've got to be really clear about what matters most - what is going to help you to achieve the goal. And that's where you want to put your time and energy.” – Hugh McCutcheon
“If you're going to have the best chance of that good tomorrow, start by having a good today. Do the work, control the things you can, do your best to help those around you and learn and get better.”– Hugh McCutcheon
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Tue, 15 Aug 2023 - 33min - 447 - S2E135 Detox Your Attitude
How far you go in life is a clear reflection of your attitude. In this episode, Brian teaches how to eliminate toxins in your attitude, become the person you're designed to be and live the good life.
YOU WILL LEARN:
· The five deadly toxins.
· How to fast and reflect.
· How to change your diet.
MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
S1E40, Getting Caught Talking to Yourself
NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE:
“We judge ourselves by our intentions; we judge others by their actions.” – Brian Buffini
“Champions never complain - they are too busy getting better.” – John Wooden
“Positive thinking won't let you do anything, but it will let you do everything better than negative thinking will.” – Zig Ziglar
“What you're reading has a direct reflection on who you are, what you're worth and what the market says you're worth.” – Brian Buffini
“Your attitude reflects your altitude.” – Brian Buffini
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Tue, 08 Aug 2023 - 26min - 446 - S2E134 Why Simple Wins with Lisa Bodell
In a world where complexity is killing many companies' ability to innovate and adapt, simplicity is fast becoming a competitive advantage. In this episode, Lisa Bodell shares why simplification is the key to eliminating unproductive and time-sucking activities and creating a corporate culture where essential and meaningful work is the norm.
YOU WILL LEARN:
· Why simple matters in business.
· How the golden rule of simplicity works.
· How to start the process of simplicity.
MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
“Kill the Company,” by Lisa Bodell
“Why Simple Wins,” by Lisa Bodell
“There Are No Children Here,” by Alex Kotlowitz
NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE:
“Simplicity really means focusing on what matters the most.” – Lisa Bodell
“It's not about doing more, it's about doing valuable.” – Lisa Bodell
“Simplicity is the front end of innovation. It creates the space for thinking and creativity to happen.” – Lisa Bodell
“We must create space to think so we can build our best ideas together.” – Lisa Bodell
“Spend your time the way you'd want other people to spend your time.” – Lisa Bodell
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Tue, 01 Aug 2023 - 31min - 445 - S2E133 The Importance of Struggle
No-one wants to experience adversity in life, but the challenges we face can very often be the making of us. In this episode, Brian explains why struggle is vital to the good life and shares how we can prepare for it, conquer it and ultimately benefit from it.
YOU WILL LEARN:
· Why you need struggle to grow.
· Why struggle allows you to step out of your comfort zone.
· How struggle helps you to embrace the grind.
MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
S2E117, Getting Your Financial House in Order
S2E123, Getting Your Business in Order
NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE:
“Many people seek lives without struggle or difficulty. And that in itself will bring tremendous difficulty.” – Brian Buffini
“Struggle is a great teacher. And, when we're prepared for it, we can actually learn to enjoy it.” – Brian Buffini
“You’ve got to go through the life and death struggle of a chrysalis to become a butterfly. That's the only way you learn how to fly.” – Brian Buffini
“The struggle is crucial. If you're struggling right now it's helping you.” – Brian Buffini
“We have to do the hard things to get to easy street.” – Brian Buffini
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Tue, 25 Jul 2023 - 25min - 444 - S2E132 How to Say No and Smile
Saying yes to everything can seem like a great idea – but it can quickly become a very big problem! In this episode, Brian shares why saying no is necessary for the good life – and absolutely vital for success.
YOU WILL LEARN:
· Why people have the disease to please.
· Why every yes means a no.
· The benefits of saying no.
MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
S1E59 Get organized now! The Most Organized Man in America – with Dr. Alex Lackey
S1E177, Get OrganizedNow! The Most Organized Man in America, Part 2 — with Dr. Alex Lackey
S2E11 Get a GRIP on Your Week - an Interview with Productivity Expert Rick Pastoor Part 1
“Crucial Conversations, by Kerry Patterson et al.
NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE:
“It’s more important to be respected than liked, especially in business.” – Brian Buffini
“In service, you put other people's needs first - but you can't suppress your own needs.” – Brian Buffini
“The difference between successful people and really successful people is that really successful people say no to almost everything.” – Warren Buffet
“If it's not a hell yes, then it's a no.” – Derek Sivers
“When you learn to say no and smile, it means you value yourself.” – Brian Buffini
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Tue, 18 Jul 2023 - 24min - 443 - S2E131 Bigger and Bolder Than Ever - My Predictions for the Market
“The nation is literally standing on the front doorstep of the largest wave of home buying demand in US history.” – Dave Stevens
With so much sensational and conflicting information out there, it’s no wonder people are confused about the changes happening in real estate today. In this episode, Brian talks to Dave Stevens, CEO of Mountain Lake Consulting and a 40-year veteran of the mortgage banking industry, and reveals the facts and strategies that professionals need if they want to succeed in this marketplace.
YOU’LL LEARN:
The real state of today’s real estate industry. Dave Stevens’ analysis of the market. How to finish the year strong and get ahead for 2024.MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
Buffini & Company Real Estate Report
NOTEWORTHY QUOTES:
“Every time the Fed starts raising rates, they always overshoot. They always create a recession, small or large. And then they drop rates shortly thereafter.” –Dave Stevens
“Rates are coming down again; they aren't going to be up at this level much longer.” –Dave Stevens
“You buy the home of your dreams when you can buy the home of your dreams, you rent the rate and then you refinance it when it comes down further.” –Dave Stevens
“People need to not focus on the here and now because the here and now is an awkward technical environment brought on by the Federal Reserve trying to control an overheated economy.” –Dave Stevens
“The future's looking bright and we can do well if we’re a pro and approach it in the right way.” –Brian Buffini
“If you want to be a winner, you’ve got to do what the winners do.” –Brian Buffini
“If you want to participate in the rebound that's coming without it burning you to a crisp, you’ve got to become a listing agent.” –Brian Buffini
“If you really want to be a pro, you have to act differently than your emotions. You also have to prepare differently than your current experiences.” –Brian Buffini
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Tue, 11 Jul 2023 - 47min - 442 - S2E130 Building an Unbreakable Brand with Kevin Keenan
A successful brand is far more than just a logo, it’s how your customers truly feel about your business. In this episode, brand expert Kevin Keenan explains how strong branding can help you to achieve phenomenal growth, create a tribe of loyal customers and become the ultimate referral tool in the marketplace.
YOU WILL LEARN:
· Why branding goes wrong.
· How the right branding adds huge value to your business.
· How to begin creating your own brand.
MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
“On the Road,” by Jack Kerouac
NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE:
“A brand is not a logo.” – Kevin Keenan
“Marketing is like asking for a date. Your brand is the reason they say yes.” – Kevin Keenan
“The brand creates a more meaningful, longer relationship with the customer.” – Kevin Keenan
“If you have your brand whittled down to something simple, it's easy for someone else to pass it on – it's a tool for referral.” – Kevin Keenan
“Start with the audience: What do they want? What is the benefit to that audience?” – Kevin Keenan
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Tue, 04 Jul 2023 - 34min - 441 - S2E129 The One Truth with Jon Gordon
Do you want to elevate your mind, unlock your power and live your life to the fullest? In this episode, Jon Gordon explains how One Truth can help you build your mental well-being, think with more clarity and confidence and act at a higher level in business and in life.
YOU WILL LEARN:
· What characterizes a low state of mind.
· How you can achieve a high state of mind.
· How to overcome the Five D’s that hold us back.
MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
“The One Truth,” by Jon Gordon
NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE:
“Your negative thoughts are not coming from you.” – Jon Gordon
“When the negative thoughts come in, don't believe the lies that they tell. Negative thoughts lower your state of mind.” – Jon Gordon
“Distractions are the enemy of greatness.” – Jon Gordon
“The brain is an antenna: it's either tuned into a positive frequency or a negative frequency.” – Jon Gordon
“Positivity uplifts you, it encourages you, it unites you. Negativity brings you down, discourages you and causes you to want to give up.” – Jon Gordon
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Tue, 27 Jun 2023 - 29min - 440 - S2E128 The Most Attractive Trait in Business
Confidence is not the absence of doubt, it's the attitude and energy you bring in the midst of doubt. In this episode, Brian explains why self-confidence is such a powerful trait in the marketplace and teaches how you can grow yours to achieve phenomenal success in business and in life.
YOU WILL LEARN:
· Why everyone experiences doubt sometimes.
· How past accomplishments will help you make breakthroughs.
· Why you must believe in your future.
MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
S2E111, You Got This with Dr. Ivan Joseph
“You Got This,” by Dr. Ivan Joseph
S2E97, Developing Your Self-Belief
NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE:
“You can have doubts and still be confident.” – Brian Buffini
“Confidence comes from doing and repetition.” – Brian Buffini
“If you did it before, you can do it again.” – Brian Buffini
“You have to have a belief in the future if you want confidence.” – Brian Buffini
“Being reliable is the stepping stone to a great business and life.” – Brian Buffini
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Tue, 20 Jun 2023 - 25min - 439 - S2E127 The Ultimate Business Fuel with Amanda Gore
Studies show that people who know how to tap into their own happiness sell more, achieve more and become more resilient and creative. In this episode, author and keynote speaker Amanda Gore explains why joy is the new high-performance fuel and a secret weapon for success in business and in life.
YOU WILL LEARN:
· Why joy differs from happiness.
· What can steal your joy.
· Which 3 core fears impact joy.
MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
“Joy is an Inside Job,” by Amanda Gore
“The Great Human Potential,” by Tom Kenyon and Wendy Kennedy
NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE:
“Joy is really a sense of inner peace.” – Amanda Gore
“The most important thing in life is how you feel about yourself.” – Amanda Gore
“It's about learning who you are, and being okay with that.” – Amanda Gore
“Who you are inside - your essence - emanates out.” – Amanda Gore
“We're human, and we need tribes.” – Amanda Gore
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Tue, 13 Jun 2023 - 30min - 438 - S2E126 The 5 Crucial Abilities for Success in Business
Brian was inspired to dig deep into this episode’s content by Jim Rohn’s work on the “5 Abilities.” There are five crucial skills and abilities you need to achieve phenomenal success in business. Brian examines all five and reveals how to improve them to become a better person, have a stronger business and impact more people.
YOU WILL LEARN:
· Why you must take action.
· Why keeping a journal is so powerful.
· Why you need time to think.
MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
“Acres of Diamonds,” by Russell Conwell
“Think and Grow Rich,” by Napoleon Hill
Waloyo Yamoni performance
NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE:
“Ideas are worth more than money.” – Brian Buffini
“The cool hand prevails in business.” – Brian Buffini
“Writing is another powerful way to sharpen the mental saw. Keeping a journal of our thoughts, experiences, insights and learnings promotes mental clarity, exactness and context.” – Stephen Covey
“Probably the key ability for success is the ability to act. Business rewards action.” – Brian Buffini
“Winners are doers.” – Brian Buffini
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Tue, 06 Jun 2023 - 28min - 437 - S2E125 How to Live the Good Life with Dr. Robert Waldinger
What makes for a good life? According to the longest scientific study of happiness ever conducted, the simple answer is relationships. In this episode, author and psychiatrist Dr. Robert Waldinger explains why building strong connections with other people helps us to have happier, healthier and longer lives.
YOU WILL LEARN:
· Why social fitness matters.
· How to create community in the digital age.
· How the WISER model for communication works.
MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
“The Good Life,” by Dr. Robert Waldinger and Marc Schulz
“Bowling Alone,” by Robert D. Putnam
“Wherever You Go, There You Are,” by Jon Kabat-Zinn
NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE:
“Warmer relationships really matter.” – Dr. Robert Waldinger
“Taking care of your relationships should be a fitness practice, just the way you take care of your body.” – Dr. Robert Waldinger
“How we use digital media affects either whether our well-being goes up or it goes down.” – Dr. Robert Waldinger
“We're sold all these ideas about what's supposed to make us happy and yet what we find is that social connections make us happy.” – Dr. Robert Waldinger
“Relationships are the greatest things in our life. And they're also the most difficult.” – Brian Buffini
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Tue, 30 May 2023 - 31min - 436 - S2E124 How to be Heard, a Conversation with Julian Treasure
Have you ever felt like you're talking, but nobody is listening? In this episode, TED Talks star and bestselling author Julian Treasure reveals how to speak so that people listen - and how to listen so that people feel heard.
YOU WILL LEARN:
· The different types of listening.
· The factors that diminish speaking power.
· The HAIL method of communication.
MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
“How to be Heard,” by Julian Treasure
“The Road Less Traveled,” by M. Scott Peck
NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE:
“How well you listen affects all your outcomes in life: your happiness, effectiveness and well-being.” – Julian Treasure
“Dogmatism is the confusion of opinions and facts.” – Julian Treasure
“If you think of people as opportunities to learn, life becomes very interesting.” – Julian Treasure
“If you're somebody who says things and doesn't follow them up, then your words will just evaporate like puddles in the sun.” – Julian Treasure
“When you're consciously listening and powerfully speaking, the result is always connection, understanding and better relationships.” – Julian Treasure
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Tue, 23 May 2023 - 26min - 435 - S2E123 Getting Your Business in Order
Because they can struggle to get organized, many small business owners suffer with a constant sense of being behind. In this episode, Brian shares the five elements that entrepreneurs and small business owners can use tocreate more structure, eliminate overwhelm and succeed at the highest levels.
YOU WILL LEARN:
· Why business goals must be specific.
· How to track production stats.
· How a good coach can help.
MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
S2E55, Breaking the Ice – an Interview with Wim Hof
S2E107, Invest Like a Billionaire with David Rubenstein
NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE:
“It's very easy for the business to own us, instead of us owning the business.” – Brian Buffini
“People with goals succeed because they know where they're going.” – Earl Nightingale
“You don't get paid for the hour, you get paid for the value you bring to the hour.” – Jim Rohn
“What gets measured, gets managed.” – Peter Drucker
“Know your hourly worth.” – Brian Buffini
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Tue, 16 May 2023 - 28min - 434 - S2E122 It's Time for a 180
Many people enthusiastically set goals only to later give up in frustration because they feel stuck. In this episode, Brian shares the three strategies you can use to change direction, get unstuck and start to make phenomenal progress in every area of your life.
YOU WILL LEARN:
· Why you must identify areas where you’re bogged down.
· How to figure out what needs to change.
· What it takes to do a complete 180.
MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
S2E38, Change Your Thoughts, Change Your Life
NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE:
“If you're bogged down, you have to make a move forward.” – Brian Buffini
“All you need is the plan, the roadmap and the courage to press on to your destination.” – Earl Nightingale
“In order to have courage, you need encouragement.” – Brian Buffini
“Our mindset is often something we need to shift.” – Brian Buffini
“Most people want to change their circumstances, but don't want to change themselves.” – Brian Buffini
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Tue, 09 May 2023 - 27min - 433 - S2E121 Our Complex Relationship with Money - an Interview with Rachael Yeaman
Money is a source of pain and shame for many people. In this episode, Brian and REALStrengths expert Rachael Yeaman discuss why this topic can be so troublesome and share some simple solutions.
YOU WILL LEARN:
•Why money means different things to different people.
•How to have a healthier relationship with money.
•How a REALStrengths assessment can help.
MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
itsagoodlife.com
REALStrengths assessment
S2E106, Wake Up to Your REALStrengths
“Money is an inanimate object; it's a very simple thing. The problem is that money is handled by people.” – Brian Buffini
“If our financial house is not in order, it's just a matter of time before that starts bleeding out into every other aspect of our life.” – Rachael Yeaman
“As you look at money, it's a balancing act in your business, it's a balancing act in your home and it's a balancing act for yourself.” – Brian Buffini
“Money means different things to different people and we have to first acknowledge that or else it is going to cause destruction.” – Rachael Yeaman
“Money is this magnifier of what is going on inside of us, under the surface.” – Rachael Yeaman
S2E110, REAL Communication with Rachel Yeaman
S2E115, To Sell is to Serve with Rachael Yeaman
S2E119, Get Out of Debt Forever
S2E120, Getting Rich is Easy
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“Money is an inanimate object; it's a very simple thing. The problem is that money is handled by people.” – Brian Buffini
“If our financial house is not in order, it's just a matter of time before that starts bleeding out into every other aspect of our life.” – Rachael Yeaman
“As you look at money, it's a balancing act in your business, it's a balancing act in your home and it's a balancing act for yourself.” – Brian Buffini
“Money means different things to different people and we have to first acknowledge that or else it is going to cause destruction.” – Rachael Yeaman
“Money is this magnifier of what is going on inside of us, under the surface.” – Rachael Yeaman
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Tue, 02 May 2023 - 30min - 432 - S2E120 Getting Rich is Easy
Money can’t buy you love, but it can certainly solve some of life’s problems. In this episode, Brian shares how he built his own personal fortune and sets out his simple step-by-step formula for generating wealth.
YOU WILL LEARN:
· Why you have to control what's going out.
· Why you must increase what's coming in.
· Why you have to invest, then wait.
MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
S2E117, Getting your Financial House in Order
“Atomic Habits,” by James Clear
“Rich Dad, Poor Dad,” by Robert T. Kiyosaki
NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE:
“It's easy to get rich; it's just easier not to.” – Brian Buffini
“You will never be rich unless you control your expenditures.” – Brian Buffini
“The greatest value you will ever possess is your own personal value.” – Brian Buffini
“There's a real blessing in getting rich slowly.” – Brian Buffini
“Never buy into a business you can't understand. Never buy a product you can't understand. Never buy an asset you can’t understand.” – Brian Buffini
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Tue, 25 Apr 2023 - 29min - 431 - S2E119 Get Out of Debt Forever
If people really understood the crippling effects of consumer debt they’d get out of it and stay out of it forever. In this episode, Brian explains simple techniques to help you finally get rid of debt and create wealth.
YOU WILL LEARN:
· Why consumer debt is so insidious.
· How a snowball plan can help.
· Why you must invest to grow.
MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
“The Richest Man in Babylon,” by George S. Clason
NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE:
“Ignorance isn't bliss, ignorance is poverty.” – Brian Buffini
“Debt borrows from your future.” – Brian Buffini
“Getting rich is easy. The problem is, getting broke is easier.” – Brian Buffini
“Buying on an installment plan makes the month shorter, but it makes the years a lot longer.” – Brian Buffini
“The greatest way to stay out of debt is to build wealth.” – Brian Buffini
“If you discipline yourself now you can have everything you want later. Just delay that gratification.” – Brian Buffini
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Tue, 18 Apr 2023 - 28min - 430 - S2E118 We're All in Sales, Here's How to be Great
Sales is one of the most important professions in the world. In this episode, Brian shares the many virtues of this noble occupation and outlines the three characteristics that all great salespeople share.
YOU WILL LEARN:
· Why you must have a desire to serve.
· Why you have to be able to consult.
· How you can muster the courage to ask.
MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
“The Richest Man in Babylon,” by George S. Clason
“The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People,” by Stephen R. Covey
S2E106, Wake Up to Your REALStrengths
NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE:
“Nothing happens without a sale.” – Brian Buffini
“A desire to serve is where a great salesperson comes from.” – Brian Buffini
“Service is an attitude of the heart.” – Brian Buffini
“As a great salesperson, you get paid in more than money.” – Brian Buffini
“If you have a desire to serve, the ability to consult and the courage to ask, you're going to crush it.” – Brian Buffini
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Tue, 11 Apr 2023 - 29min - 429 - S2E117 Getting Your Financial House in Order
Handling money is the one thing in life that no one can avoid, but that most people worry about. In this episode, Brian outlines five strategies to not only help you get your financial house in order, but also to reduce the worry, stress and anxiety about all things money.
YOU WILL LEARN:
· How you can implement a working home budget.
· Why you must have reserves for both your home and business life.
· How you can enhance insurance, investments and legacy documents.
MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
S2E110, Money Rules – with David Bach, Author of The Automatic Millionaire
S2E107, Invest Like a Billionaire with David Rubenstein
S2E94, The One Decision That Makes a Millionaire
S2E47, Recession Proof Your Money Part 1
“The Emigrant Edge,” by Brian Buffini
NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE:
“People leave getting their house in order until the last minute. The problem is, no one knows the date, the time and the hour of their last minute.” – Brian Buffini
“The good life is for achievers who want to pursue it.” – Brian Buffini
“You will never get ahead financially in life if you don't control your expenses.” – Brian Buffini
“You must gain control over your money, or the lack of it will forever control you.” –
Dave Ramsey
“Sometimes as a coach you need to deliver the tough talk so that people will take action.” – Brian Buffini
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Tue, 04 Apr 2023 - 29min - 428 - S2E116 Control Your Own Economy
There’s a lot you can’t control in life but, no matter what’s going on in the world, you can always take charge of your own economy. In this episode, Brian explains how to achieve phenomenal success by focusing on your outlook, your attitude and your effort.
YOU WILL LEARN:
· Why there's nothing new.
· How to control yourself.
· How to control your economy.
MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
“How to Have Your Best Year Ever,” by Jim Rohn
“Good to Great,” by Jim Collins
NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE:
“Your outlook, your attitude and your effort are all things you can control and, ultimately, how you can control your own economy.” – Brian Buffini
“Principles that have existed for thousands of years that have helped people become successful are still true – and will be true thousands of years from now.” – Brian Buffini
“When you consume more negativity, you are by nature more negative.” – Brian Buffini
“If you're going to control your own economy, you need to control what's going into your mind and what's going into your heart.” – Brian Buffini
“The vast majority of people who own a business are optimistic about their future because they're controlling their own economy.” – Brian Buffini
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Tue, 28 Mar 2023 - 24min - 427 - S2E115 To Sell is to Serve with Rachael Yeaman
When you’re in tune with your natural gifts and abilities, you can achieve more than you ever dreamed of. In this episode, REALStrengths expert Rachael Yeaman shares how maximizing your personal strengths in sales and service will help you to work more effectively, serve others better and really thrive.
YOU WILL LEARN:
· How to identify your unique selling strength.
· How to identify your unique serving strength.
· How to leverage both to achieve phenomenal success.
MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
S2E63, How a Team Works, or Doesn't - an Interview with Pat Lencioni Part 1
S2E64 How a Team Works, or Doesn't - an Interview with Pat Lencioni Part 2
NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE:
“We're negotiating, we're persuading, we're influencing an outcome or an experience in every interaction that we're having, whether we're aware of it or not.” – Rachael Yeaman
“When we're not managing ourselves, when we're not aware, we get into more of that emotional reactivity.” – Rachael Yeaman
“The way you're wired is the way you're designed.” – Brian Buffini
“Sometimes it really is just small, tiny, subtle adjustments that give you all the freedom in the world.” –Rachael Yeaman
“We can extend an awful lot more grace, we can even receive a bit more grace, by becoming aware of what our strengths are and aware of what other people's strengths are.” –Brian Buffini
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Tue, 21 Mar 2023 - 32min - 426 - S2E114 How Culture Gives Competitive Advantage with Matt Mayberry
In today’s increasingly disconnected world, a great workplace culture is vital to the success of any business. In this episode, author and consultant Matt Mayberry shares how leaders can build a culture that drives organizational excellence and unleashes the full potential of every employee.
YOU WILL LEARN:
· How to define workplace culture.
· Why a company’s culture impacts its bottom line.
· How a mission statement differs from a cultural purpose statement.
MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
“See You at the Top,” by Zig Ziglar
“The Rhythm of Life,” by Matthew Kelly
NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE:
“Culture is how your people feel on Sunday night before getting ready to start a new work week.” – Matt Mayberry
“Culture is truly behavior at scale.” – Matt Mayberry
“A culture has to be able to now breed out beyond boundaries, physical space and being in connection with one another.” – Brian Buffini
“Culture and strategy are connected.” – Matt Mayberry
“You can never let your small business have you be small-minded.” – Matt Mayberry
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Tue, 14 Mar 2023 - 31min - 425 - S2E113 The Source of the Good Life
Healthy ambition is the source code for the good life. In this episode, Brian teaches the difference between selfish and healthy ambition and explains how harnessing the latter is the key to success in business and in life.
YOU WILL LEARN:
· How you can turn your wishes into desires.
· Why you must devote yourself to discipline.
· Why it’s vital to find your example.
MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
S2E55, Breaking the Ice - an Interview with Wim Hof
NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE:
“We all fall off the wagon; we all get back on. The routine is everything.” – Brian Buffini
“Every book on winning has some losing in it. Every chapter on failure has pages of victory.” – Brian Buffini
“Any goal can be achieved if you break it down into smaller parts.” – Brian Tracy
“If they can do it, I can do it.” – Brian Buffini
“You can live as good a life as you can imagine if you will harness a healthy ambition.” – Brian Buffini
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Tue, 07 Mar 2023 - 25min - 424 - S2E112 The Lost Art of Respect
In today’s often critical and disparaging world, it seems as if the art of respect is rapidly disappearing. In this episode, Brian teaches why being respectful to others transforms your interactions, impacts your business and ultimately defines your success. He also outlines the steps we can all take to repair and rebuild a positive culture of respect.
YOU WILL LEARN:
· How the epidemic of disrespect shows up in society.
· How to give respect.
· How to be respected.
MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
S1E222, Choosing Hope in a Racially Divided Culture with Miles McPherson
“Love and Respect for a Lifetime,” by Dr. Emerson Eggerichs
S1E261, Matthew McConaughey, an Interview on His New Book, “Greenlights”
S2E108, The Two Most Powerful Words in Business
NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE:
“Being respectful changes one's own heart and attitude.” – Brian Buffini
“Let's have respect for ourselves, then give respect to our loved ones.” – Brian Buffini
“If you want to give respect, seek out opportunities to acknowledge people.” – Brian Buffini
“Respect, admiration and trust equals love.” – Hal Hartley
“If you want to be respected, be respectful.” – Brian Buffini
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Tue, 28 Feb 2023 - 25min - 423 - S2E111 You Got This with Dr. Ivan Joseph
Self-confidence is one of the biggest factors differentiating success from failure, in business and in life. In this episode, Brian interviews Dr. Ivan Joseph to learn the traits of self-confident people and how anyone can develop more grit, resilience and self-belief.
YOU WILL LEARN:
· Why self-confidence is a skill you can learn.
· How global self-confidence differs from specific self-confidence.
· How you can build more self-confidence.
MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
“You Got This,” by Dr. Ivan Joseph
“What to Say When You Talk to Yourself,” by Shad Helmstetter
“Awaken the Giant Within,” by Anthony Robbins
Seven Brides for Seven Brothers
NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE:
“Self-confidence is the genuine belief in your ability to accomplish the task at hand.” – Dr. Ivan Joseph
“Confident people interpret feedback differently.” – Dr. Ivan Joseph
“Confident people have to be willing to accept failure as part of the process and then ask themselves what are they here to learn.” – Dr. Ivan Joseph
“The process of becoming great and becoming confident is filled and grounded in hope and optimism.” –Dr. Ivan Joseph
“Live in the moment and let go of your mistakes.” –Dr. Ivan Joseph
“The Good Life to me means living within your means surrounded by people who love you unconditionally and adding value to the world that you live in.” –Dr. Ivan Joseph
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Tue, 21 Feb 2023 - 28min - 422 - S2E110 REAL Communication with Rachael Yeaman
Everyone has a unique communication style. In some interactions, you feel like you’re on the same page; in others, nothing clicks and you feel totally misunderstood. In this episode, REALStrengths expert Rachael Yeaman explores why so many people struggle to connect and reveals the secrets to high-level communication in business and in life.
YOU WILL LEARN:
· How most people communicate.
· Why miscommunications can happen so easily.
· How you can identify and use your natural communication style.
MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE:
“The only way to have deep connection is to actually show someone who you are, which means you need to open yourself up.” – Rachael Yeaman
“Our connection with others is only as strong and as deep as our connection with ourselves and the strengths that we have.” – Rachael Yeaman
“Be mindful that who you are is not how the entire world is programmed.” –Rachael Yeaman
“Be aware that not everybody is wired the exact same way. Ask questions to determine how they’re wired, and then adjust your style accordingly.” –Rachael Yeaman
“Relationships are a two-way street. We don't need to have every problem solved in our heads before we open our mouth to actually speak. Allow it to be a reciprocal dynamic.” –Rachael Yeaman
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Tue, 14 Feb 2023 - 31min - 421 - S2E109 How to Delight Your Customers
In today’s transactional society, entrepreneurs who consistently exceed their customers’ expectations will stand out and achieve phenomenal success. In this episode, Brian teaches why a positive focus on providing exceptional customer service builds a strong business culture, forges long-lasting relationships and creates a tribe of loyal advocates who refer.
YOU WILL LEARN:
· Why you must fill the need.
· How to go the extra mile.
· How to make it extraordinary.
MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
“The Emigrant Edge,” by Brian Buffini
Branson, HBO docuseries
“Raving Fans,” by Ken Blanchard
NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE:
“Delight your customers. That's the secret to success in business. No-one ever went out of business having millions of delighted customers.” – Warren Buffet
“Poor customer service is the death knell for a business.” – Brian Buffini
“One of the key ingredients to building trust is consistency.” – Brian Buffini
“People don't get to talk much about great service, so give them something to talk about.” – Brian Buffini
“It's easier today than ever before to get a fan. It's easier today to delight your customers, because so many people are just trying to meet the basic needs.” – Brian Buffini
“Focus your mind on delighting your customers, and you'll have a delightful business.” – Brian Buffini
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Tue, 07 Feb 2023 - 27min - 420 - S2E108 The Two Most Powerful Words in Business
In a world where a simple ‘thank you’ is often absent in interactions with other people, expressing gratitude is more important than ever before. In this episode, Brian shares why an attitude of gratitude changes everything and how it has formed the cornerstone of his business and his life for many decades.
YOU WILL LEARN:
· The best ways to express gratitude.
· What happens when you let people know you appreciate their business.
· How gratitude brings emotional glue to a relationship.
MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
“How to Win Friends and Influence People,” by Dale Carnegie
S1E027, Gratitude: My Secret Ingredient for Success
NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE:
“When you don't receive thanks, it makes it a transaction.” – Brian Buffini
“A person's name is so important. It's the sweetest sound in their ears. We’ve got to make sure that we say thank you and use the person's name.” – Brian Buffini
“An attitude of gratitude changes the heart.” – Brian Buffini
“Nothing in my career has cost less money, taken less time and built a bigger fortune for me than the expression of gratitude, especially through personal notes.” – Brian Buffini
“Gratitude is an essential in the good life.” – Brian Buffini
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Tue, 31 Jan 2023 - 26min - 419 - S2E107 Invest Like a Billionaire with David Rubenstein
What do the most successful investors in the world have in common? In this episode, legendary cofounder of The Carlyle Group David Rubenstein shares the secrets of his own phenomenal success as well as some of the time-tested principles, wisdom and tools of the biggest names in finance.
YOU WILL LEARN:
· Why relationships are vital.
· The 3 categories of investing.
· How entrepreneurs should invest right now.
MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
“How to Invest,” By David Rubenstein
It’s a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World
NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE:
“Nobody ever won a Nobel Prize hating what they do. You have to love what you're doing.” – David Rubenstein
“The people that do well are people that go against conventional wisdom.” – David Rubenstein
“You don't need to be at the bottom or the top of the market. You're making investments. You need to basically believe in what you're doing.” – David Rubenstein
“Right now, I think is a good time to be buying, because I think the economy will come back.” – David Rubenstein
“Give your money to people that know what they're doing, and let them do it.” – David Rubenstein
“I try not to confuse my net worth with my self-worth.” – David Rubenstein
Connect with Brian Buffini
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Tue, 24 Jan 2023 - 24min - 418 - S2E106 Wake Up to Your REALStrengths
When you know your natural gifts and abilities, you can connect to who you truly are and live a life of greater meaning and purpose. In this episode, REALStrengths expert Rachael Yeaman shares why everything changes when you uncover and leverage your unique strengths.
YOU WILL LEARN:
· How your innate gifts can unlock success.
· How you can maximize these strengths.
· Why you must also learn to manage them.
MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
“Dare to Lead,” by Brené Brown
NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE:
“The magic of what REALStrengths allows is for people to know that who they are is more than enough to make their unique impact in this world.” – Rachael Yeaman
“It’s a revelation when you find out what your strengths are, because they're so natural to you. They're like breathing.” – Brian Buffini
“Once we're aware of our unique strengths, we become confident in who we’re innately designed to be.” – Rachael Yeaman
“If we don't know our strengths, connect to them and consistently put them into action, there's a ceiling on everything that's possible.” –Rachael Yeaman
“We are our own unique selling proposition, but we need to be able to unlock it to allow that to truly thrive.”–Rachael Yeaman
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Tue, 17 Jan 2023 - 35min - 417 - S2E105 A Vision for a Rocking Business
As they face the challenges of the new year, many entrepreneurs can feel apprehensive and overwhelmed. In this episode, Brian teaches how small business owners can tackle any setback and get on track to phenomenal success, regardless of market conditions.
YOU WILL LEARN:
· How to create a clear business strategy.
· Why tracking is vital to success.
· Why you should pick a theme for the year.
MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
“Atomic Habits,” by James Clear
S2E09, One Word to Change Your Life – an Interview with Jimmy Page
S1E166, Discipline Equals Freedom with Jocko Willink
Buffini & Company Referral Maker
NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE:
“An idea is not a strategy. An idea is an idea. And good ideas get better over time.” –Brian Buffini
“There cannot be a crisis next week, my schedule is already full.”–Henry Kissinger
“Set your goals, prioritize your calendar, focus on the day.” –Brian Buffini
“Make tracking your friend.” –Brian Buffini
“My focus is to grow: grow myself, so I can grow my business.” –Brian Buffini
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Tue, 10 Jan 2023 - 26min - 416 - S2E104 The 3 Keys to a Great Year
If you want to succeed in 2023, you have to understand where you’re at right now and then learn how to unlock your untapped potential going forward. In this episode, Brian shares the steps you need to take to have a great year.
YOU WILL LEARN:
· How to make resolutions that really work.
· How to get 5 Circle Fit.
· How to build your best year ever.
MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
S2E102, Reflections on a Good Year
S2E103, How to Review Your Business
“Atomic Habits,” by James Clear
NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE:
“The good life requires some resolve.” –Brian Buffini
“You cannot unintentionally be successful.” –Brian Buffini
“When you take the small steps and have the small wins, you’ve got to celebrate them.” –Brian Buffini
“You need to write your principles in stone; you need to write your goals in pencil.” –Brian Buffini
“If you want to have a great year, one of the keys is don't go it alone.” –Brian Buffini
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Tue, 03 Jan 2023 - 27min - 415 - S2E103 How to Review Your Business
This is the perfect time of year to review your business so you can hit the ground running in 2023. In this episode, Brian teaches why it’s vital to take stock of your business now so you can avoid mistakes, overcome challenges and win next year, no matter what happens.
YOU WILL LEARN:
· How to evaluate what worked well this year.
· How to look clinically at what needs improvement.
· How to perform a SWOT analysis.
MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
S2E100, Opportunities Coming off my Bold Predictions
S2E91, Play the Promotion Game to Win with Bill Hampton
NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE:
“This is the time of year to make hay for next year.” –Brian Buffini
“Winners evaluate themselves in a positive manner and look for their strengths as they work to overcome their weaknesses.” –Zig Ziglar
“When you track things, it's a story of what actually took place.” –Brian Buffini
“Opportunity is missed by most people because it’s dressed in overalls and looks a lot like work.” –Thomas Edison
“Whatever's going on in the world, we're going to outgrow it; we're going to outperform it.” –Brian Buffini
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Thu, 29 Dec 2022 - 25min - 414 - S2E102 Reflections on a Good Year
The good life isn’t always easy, but there’s always something to be grateful for. In this episode, Brian reflects on the challenges and blessings of the past year and teaches how, even with pain and suffering, life is still good if you practice gratitude.
YOU WILL LEARN:
· How to evaluate what worked during the year.
· How to decide what needs a tune-up.
· How to create your own highlight reel for the year.
MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE:
“In the midst of the tragedy, in the midst of the difficulty and in the midst of the heartache, life is still good.” –Brian Buffini
“The difference between people who I consider successful, and people I don't consider successful, is gratitude.” –Brian Buffini
“It's on the strength of observation and reflection that one finds a way, so we must dig and delve unceasingly.” –Claude Monet
“There’s always something to be grateful for.” –Brian Buffini
“The lessons you learn from this year, you will use for the years to come.” –Brian Buffini
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Tue, 27 Dec 2022 - 26min - 413 - S2E101 The Precious Present
As children, Christmas was a season of wonder for many of us, but over time we often start to anticipate less, expect more and even develop a sense of entitlement. In this extra-special replay episode, Brian shares why Christmas is still so dear to him and teaches how anyone can tap into the magic of the season all year long.
YOU WILL LEARN:
How to rekindle a sense of childlike anticipation and appreciation.The story of the best Christmas Brian ever had.Why the present is the most precious gift of all.MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
“The One Minute Manager,” by Spencer Johnson and Ken Blanchard
“Who Moved My Cheese?” by Spencer Johnson and Ken Blanchard
“The Present,” by Spencer Johnson
NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE:
“The only thing that will last is relationships with people.” – Brian Buffini
“At the end of the day, the greatest present is the present.” – Brian Buffini
“It’s OK to be shaped by your past, but you can’t drive a car by constantly looking in the rear-view mirror.” – Brian Buffini
“You need to learn from your past, not get judged by your past or get stuck by your past.” – Brian Buffini
“The present of faith opened up my heart, my life and my eyes.” – Brian Buffini
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Tue, 20 Dec 2022 - 26min - 412 - S2E100 Opportunities Coming off My Bold Predictions
In a shifting market, real estate agents need to be more professional than ever if they want to succeed in 2023. In this episode, Brian digs deeper into his Bold Predictions for next year, reveals which factors are affecting conditions and shares how to build a strong business in challenging economic times.
YOU WILL LEARN:
· Why employment is key to forecasting the market.
· Why inflation is so dangerous.
· How to beat inflation.
MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
S2E99, Brian Buffini's Bold Predictions: 2023 Real Estate Market Update
The National Association of REALTORS®
S2E89, The Invisible Crisis with Nicholas Eberstadt
S2E23, Inflation and You Part 1
S2E24, Inflation and You Part 2
Buffini & Company Real Estate Report
NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE:
“Inflation is a hole in the bucket.” –Brian Buffini
“Growth is the key to inflation: you’ve got to grow faster than inflation.” –Brian Buffini
“Get back to the fundamentals, execute, and swim against the tide and you're going to win.” –Brian Buffini
“This a good year to put some money in the market.” –Brian Buffini
“I can't control what the Fed does. I can't control what administrations do. I can't control what central banks do. But I can control what I do: attitude, effort, energy.” –Brian Buffini
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Thu, 15 Dec 2022 - 28min - 411 - S2E99 Brian Buffini's Bold Predictions: 2023 Real Estate Market Update
For many years, Brian has predicted real estate trends and developments with astounding accuracy. In his 15th annual Bold Predictions broadcast, he interviews NAR Chief Economist Dr. Lawrence Yun for a market update. He also forecasts what’s ahead for next year and shares what real estate professionals need to do in order to win.
YOU WILL LEARN:
Factors affecting the market right now.How real estate agents, buyers and sellers are being impacted.Three opportunities to take advantage of in 2023 to succeed.MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
The National Association of REALTORS®
buffiniandcompany.com/2023resources
S2E94, The One Decision That Makes a Millionaire
NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE:
“Data is indicating that this year, once all the numbers are in, median home prices will be roughly 10% above last year.” –Dr. Yun
“I think by 2024 we will definitely have lower mortgage rates.” –Dr. Yun
“This is a pro's market.” –Brian Buffini
“Real estate is the number one protection against inflation and has been for 100 years.” –Brian Buffini
“Do not go it alone. When times are tough, you can't go it alone. Get help.” –Brian Buffini
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Tue, 13 Dec 2022 - 1h 01min - 410 - S2E98 Why Self-Belief Matters
As an entrepreneur, strong self-belief is vital for yourself, your business and your staff. In this episode, Brian shares his own journey to self-belief and teaches how to develop it so you can win at work and in life.
YOU WILL LEARN:
· How self-belief combats imposter syndrome.
· How self-talk affects self-belief.
· The dividends of developing self-belief.
MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
“What to Say When You Talk to Yourself,” by Shad Helmstetter
S1E273, Chatter: The Voice Inside Our Head – an Interview with Ethan Kross
S1E216, Unleash Your Inner Olympian with Apollo Ohno
NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE:
“A lack of self-belief equals a lack of conviction.” –Brian Buffini
“You’ve got to affirm what's true, and you’ve got to affirm what can be true.” –Brian Buffini
“You can correct bad behavior and bad thinking into the right self-belief.” –Brian Buffini
“Benchmarks are critical; comparison is deadly.” –Brian Buffini
“When you become more of who you're designed to be and you believe more in yourself, you will see the results show up in all five circles.” –Brian Buffini
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Thu, 08 Dec 2022 - 31min - 409 - S2E97 Developing Your Self-Belief
When we believe in ourselves and our abilities, we have the confidence to meet challenges and achieve our goals. In this special replay episode, Brian explores why what you think about yourself can help or hinder you and provides powerful tips to improve self-belief.
YOU WILL LEARN:
· How insecurity can sabotage your dreams.
· How past experiences and other people’s feedback shape your beliefs.
· Two affirmations to use when your self-belief falters.
MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
“What to Say When You Talk to Yourself,” by Shad Helmstetter
“Mindset,” by Carol Dweck
“The Emigrant Edge,” by Brian Buffini
NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE:
“If we believe in ourselves, we can have belief in others.” –Brian Buffini
“Just being myself is good enough to be great.” –Brian Buffini
“Failure is an event, not a person.” –Zig Ziglar
“We need stress to live; we need resistance to grow.” –Brian Buffini
“Comparison produces insecurity because it focuses on what you’re not.” –Brian Buffini
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Tue, 06 Dec 2022 - 41min - 408 - S2E96 Learning from Reagan's Economic Guru
In challenging times, entrepreneurs can still win if they study the patterns of the past. In this episode, Brian reflects on what he learned from his interview with Dr. Arthur B. Laffer and shares how entrepreneurs can succeed and grow, even in a tough economic environment.
YOU WILL LEARN:
· The importance of an incentive-based market.
· The economic indicators entrepreneurs must watch for.
· The factors entrepreneurs can control.
MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
“Taxes Have Consequences,” by Dr. Arthur B. Laffer
S2E95, Taxes Have Consequences with Dr. Arthur B. Laffer
The Richest Man in Babylon, by George S. Clason
NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE:
“If you create incentives for entrepreneurs, they will do what entrepreneurs do.” – Brian Buffini
“When you disincentivize entrepreneurs, they take their ball and go elsewhere.” – Brian Buffini
“If you want to stay where you are, you need to maximize the tax benefits you have and be wise.” – Brian Buffini
“You have to grow your business at a higher percentage than inflation.” – Brian Buffini
“It's a time to be efficient, not to be scared.” – Brian Buffini
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Thu, 01 Dec 2022 - 30min
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