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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:
Free Business Consultation
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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Taking control of your financial freedom is easier than you think – with simple strategies and a structured approach, anyone can build wealth. In this episode, Brian Preston, bestselling author and host of The Money Guy Show, shares his nine-step system for achieving financial success and living your best life.
YOU WILL LEARN:
· Why time is so valuable.
· How to maximize life in every phase.
· Why it can get messy in the middle.
MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
“Millionaire Mission: A 9 Step System to Level-Up Your Finances and Build Wealth,” by Brian Preston
“The Millionaire Next Door,” by Thomas J. Stanley
“The Wealthy Barber,” by David Chilton
Free business consultation
NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE:
“Every dollar for a 20-year-old has the potential to become $88 at retirement.” – Brian Preston
“Compound interest is the eighth wonder of the world. He who understands it earns it, and he who doesn't pays it.” – Albert Einstein
“Cash is so important because it keeps you from making desperate decisions.” – Brian Preston
“There's a smart way to use debt, but just don't let somebody sell you a bad bill of goods.” – Brian Preston
“Figure out your why and then, right from get go, figure out what that dollar is worth so you'll look at your spending and saving differently.” – Brian Preston
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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.
MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
“The Good Life,” by Dr. Robert Waldinger and Marc Schulz
Dr. Waldinger’s TED Talk
“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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In today’s complex real estate market, you need to be more focused and professional than ever before. In part 2 of this special podcast, Brian and Dave McGhee share how to overcome challenges, raise your game and build a strong business that lasts the tests of time.
YOU WILL LEARN:
· How to lead a team in a challenging market.
· Why you must stay patient and steadfast in business.
· How to keep motivated.
MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
Do It N.O.W.
The Peak Experience
Free REALStrengths assessment
CFSP program
Bold predictions podcast
Free business consultation
NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE:
“You've got to be encourager in chief and, in order for that to happen, you have to be encouraged yourself.” – Brian Buffini
“Every recession is always followed by a recovery. It's guaranteed to happen.” – Brian Buffini
“That which is quickly built up is quickly torn down.” – Brian Buffini
“It's okay when you're winning to celebrate that you're winning.” – Brian Buffini
“We have the process that always works. It's making brownies out of a box.” – Dave McGhee
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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
“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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How can you build wealth while still maintaining a balanced life and ensuring personal well-being? In Part 2 of this special live recording, Brian teaches the principles you need to enjoy the journey, not just the destination!
YOU WILL LEARN:
· Napoleon Hill’s ‘two-envelope’ concept.
· Why full relationships are crucial for wealth.
· Why everyone needs a coach.
MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
“Think and Grow Rich,” by Napoleon Hill
S2E192 No Barriers with Erik Weihenmayer
S2E53 The Key to Charisma - an Interview with Vanessa Van Edwards
The Referral Campaign
REALStrengths
Do It N.O.W.
S2E107 Invest Like a Billionaire with David Rubenstein
NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE:
“Money can buy you a bed, but it can't buy you a good night's sleep.” – Brian Buffini
“There's more to riches than money.” – Brian Buffini
“Having full relationships; that's really the magic of life.” – Brian Buffini
“If you want to increase your income, get a coach.” – Brian Buffini
“None of us is as smart as all of us. We all need other people.” – Brian Buffini
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Many people dream of becoming a millionaire, but they have no idea how to go about it. In this special replay episode, Brian shares what he’s learned on his journey to building a fortune, including the one vital decision he made when he set out to grow his wealth.
YOU WILL LEARN:
· Why patience pays off.
· Five powerful tips to get started.
· Timeless advice on investing.
MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
“What Every Real Estate Investor Needs to Know About Cash Flow,” by Frank Gallinelli
NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE:
“We’re spending money we don’t have on things we don’t need to impress people we don’t know.” – Brian Buffini
“Don’t wait to buy real estate. Buy real estate and wait.” – Will Rogers
“90% of all millionaires become so from owning real estate. More money has been made in real estate than in all industrial investments combined.” – Andrew Carnegie
“The best type of real estate in the world is owned free and clear.” – Brian Buffini
“You’re only as good as the people you do business with.” – Brian Buffini
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If you want to build wealth, you can’t afford to be just average with money. In Part 1 of this special live recording, Brian teaches how to fix your mindset, manage your emotions and get strategic so you can think and grow rich.
YOU WILL LEARN:
· Why everyone needs a sense of purpose.
· Why short-term thinking damages long-term success.
· How you can avoid overwhelm.
MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
“Think and Grow Rich,” by Napoleon Hill
NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE:
“The greatest ingredient when it comes to money is time.” – Brian Buffini
“If you're average with money, you will get a failing grade.” – Brian Buffini
“What we need to do is not fix the money first. We need to fix the mind first.” – Brian Buffini
“It is those who concentrate on but one thing at a time who advance in this world.” – Og Mandino
“You can't build a long-term future on short-term thinking.” – Brian Buffini
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Continuous innovation is vital to successful entrepreneurship. In this episode, Brian outlines an innovation formula that will help a business to stay fresh, offer the market something new and keep its customers happy and engaged.
YOU WILL LEARN:
· Why ‘shiny object syndrome’ can be so damaging.
· Why it’s crucial to innovate on the fundamentals.
· Why synergy, creativity and feedback are vital to true innovation.
MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
“Sacred Cows Make the Best Burgers,” by Robert Kriegel
NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE:
“Innovation is at the crux and the core of all successful business ventures, all entrepreneurs.” – Brian Buffini
“One of the biggest elements of coaching is to help people push through the dog days, when they don't feel like they're making progress.” – Brian Buffini
“There are many businesses and lives that are unfinished projects because people constantly get connected to ‘shiny object syndrome.’” – Brian Buffini
“Finishing is one of the key ingredients to innovation.” – Brian Buffini
“Sometimes, the fundamentals need to be enhanced and raised to a new level.” – Brian Buffini
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If you want to succeed, you can’t go it alone! In this episode, Dave McGhee, Vice President of the Buffini Coaching Institute, explains how a skilled coach can help you to maximize your potential, improve your performance and achieve phenomenal success in business and in life. A live Q&A with listeners is also featured.
YOU WILL LEARN:
· The true definition of coaching.
· The challenges that business owners face in today’s market.
· The remedy for these challenges.
MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
CFSP
Free REALStrengths assessment
NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE:
“Coaching really is about the drawing out of potential to improve performance.” – Dave McGhee
“People are unaware in two ways - they're unaware of their giftedness and they’re also unaware of their shortcomings. That's why we all need somebody.” – Brian Buffini
“I don't think anybody needs a coach, but I think everybody's better with a coach.” – Dave McGhee
“A coach can see things without emotional attachment, and then help you see that too.” – Dave McGhee
“Success is the progressive realization of a worthy goal or ideal.” – Earl Nightingale
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For a team to win, members have to buy in, weigh in and then move forward on a shared vision. In this episode, Brian explains his decades-old winning formula for prime collaboration and shares why this strategy has proven so powerful for building successful organizations.
YOU WILL LEARN:
· Why people need to feel heard.
· How to structure a magic meeting.
· How to implement people’s ideas.
MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
“Death by Meeting,” by Pat Lencioni
NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE:
“People need to feel a sense of meaning and movement with the things they've proposed.” – Brian Buffini
“If people don't feel heard - if you just talk at and over people - it breaks down relationships and it breaks down trust.” – Brian Buffini
“What you're really trying to do is create some kind of synergistic process where you're co- creating.” – Brian Buffini
“It's very important as a group that you affirm what's working well.” – Brian Buffini
“People love to come to work or be in an organization or on a team where they see progress being made.” – Brian Buffini
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When you learn the skills for super-communication, you can connect with almost anyone you meet. In the second part of this special episode, bestselling author Charles Duhigg shares more of what it takes to be a super-communicator in work and in life.
YOU WILL LEARN:
· How to recognize the 3 types of conversations that typically happen.
· Why a conversation doesn’t have to be perfect to be great.
· Why you can disagree and still feel connected.
MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
Charles Duhigg
S1E14 An Interview with Daniel Goleman
S2E125 How to Live the Good Life with Dr. Robert Waldinger
The Peak Experience
“The Varieties of Religious Experience,” by William James
Die Hard
NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE:
“When someone expresses something to us and we match them, what we're really saying is, ‘I want to connect with you.’” – Charles Duhigg
“If we get focused on trying to have the perfect conversation, we don't actually have a conversation.” – Charles Duhigg
“We think that a great conversation is something where we sound so erudite and so perfect. It's exactly the opposite. A great conversation is a mess to everyone except the people in it, because you feel that sense of connection.” – Charles Duhigg
“My hope is that when we become better communicators, when we learn the skills for super- communication…that all the people that we encounter in our lives we can have a connection with, without having to agree about everything.” – Charles Duhigg
“This world has always been at its best when people can disagree with each other and still feel connected.” – Charles Duhigg
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When you feel like you’re not making any progress in life, a little nudge can be just the thing to help propel you forward. In this episode, Brian explains why it’s so easy to get stuck in your comfort zone and what you can do to get moving and reach your goals. Topics discussed include: Why spending time with likeminded people is so important and why ongoing coaching and training are the keys to success.
YOU WILL LEARN:
· Why it can be difficult to push yourself.
· Why you must always measure progress.
· Why you should never go it alone.
MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
Roger Bannister
NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE:
“A change imposed is always a change opposed.” – Brian Buffini
“When it gets to the nudge you need, focus on the numbers, not the stories.” – Brian Buffini
“If you can't measure it, you can't improve it.” – Lord Kelvin
“Your net worth to the world is usually determined by what remains after your bad habits are subtracted from your good ones.” – Benjamin Franklin
“Take someone in the carpool lane of success with you.” – Brian Buffini
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Do you want to unlock the secret language of connection? In this episode, bestselling author Charles Duhigg shares what makes conversations work and how we can all learn to be super-communicators at work and in life.
YOU WILL LEARN:
· The three types of conversations that happen.
· Why asking deep questions builds connection.
· Why listening properly is so important.
MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
Charles Duhigg
The Peak Experience
NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE:
“The single biggest problem in communication is the illusion that it has taken place.” – George Bernard Shaw
“Communication is about learning how to match what kind of conversation is happening and inviting others to match you.” – Charles Duhigg
“When we recognize something as a skill, it makes it something that we can use in any setting.” – Charles Duhigg
“A huge part of listening is not just passively absorbing, it's asking the right question.” – Charles Duhigg
“Sales is not about explaining why a product is great for you. Sales is about learning what someone's problem is and gaining their trust to help them solve that problem.” – Charles Duhigg
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“Selling is an art. When done right it’s a craft; when mastered it’s a beautiful experience.” — Brian Buffini
Many people have a negative connotation of sales, usually because of unskilled, unprofessional, and even unkind transactional experiences. In this episode, Brian describes what good selling is, what it’s not, and how you can excel at it. You’ll learn why sales is a noble profession, why it should be treated as a contact sport, and how you can transform your sales career with just three core principles. By the end of the episode, you will understand why – once it is developed, grown, and mastered – the skill of sales is a game changer in every aspect of business and life.
Inspirational quotes from today’s interview:
“Sales is the act of selling something.” — Merriam-Webster
“Most people in sales are in a reaction – they want people to buy from them, they don’t want to sell anything.” — Brian Buffini
“A bad salesperson gets you to make a decision you don’t want to make when you don’t want to make it.” — Brian Buffini
“A good salesperson helps you to make a decision you need to make when you need to make it.” — Brian Buffini
“The free market does not exist without the exchange of goods and services. The only way the exchange of goods and services happens is with sales.” — Brian Buffini
“Never be ashamed to be called a salesperson.” — Brian Buffini
“A salesperson is someone who enthusiastically promotes what they have.” — Brian Buffini
“I have never worked a day in my life without selling. If I believe in something I sell it, and I sell it hard.” — Estée Lauder
“People love to buy – give them the opportunity.” — Brian Buffini
“Face to face, voice to voice. That’s where the magic is.” — Brian Buffini
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Do you feel like you’re stuck in a rut? You’re not alone – 80% of Americans admit feeling this way. In this episode, a special live recording from The Peak Experience, Brian shares how to unleash your creativity, break out of a rut and thrive in your business and life.
YOU WILL LEARN:
· Why real estate can feel like a treadmill.
· The symptoms of a rut.
· How to break out.
MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
Do It N.O.W.
Free Business Consultation
The Peak Experience
Master Class
“The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People,” by Stephen R. Covey
NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE:
“When we are stuck in a rut, we are being invited to grow and expand.” – Dana Arcuri
“Everybody needs four things in life: Something to do, someone to love, someone to believe in and something to hope for.” – Lou Holtz
“What you're supposed to do when you don't like a thing is change it. If you can't change it, change the way you think about it. Don't complain.” – Maya Angelou
“Remember how far you've come, not just how far you have to go. You are not where you want to be, but neither are you where you used to be.” – Rick Warren
“Creativity is intelligence having fun.” – Albert Einstein
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Even the best teams can struggle sometimes. In this episode, author and speaker Pat Lencioni outlines some of the dysfunctions that can hinder a team and teaches how to overcome these to build an effective and cohesive unit.
YOU WILL LEARN:
· Why trust is so important.
· Why conflict is necessary.
· How to ensure commitment.
· Why accountability is vital.
· Why inattention to results is so harmful.
MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
https://www.tablegroup.com/pat/
“The Five Dysfunctions of a Team,” by Pat Lencioni
“Death by Meeting,” by Pat Lencioni
Team Leader Conference
NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE:
“What we assume is what’s important.” – Pat Lencioni
“We need one another. God didn't design any of us to have everything we need.” – Pat Lencioni
“When you have a diversity of skill sets and gifts on a team, and you appreciate those, it changes everything.” – Pat Lencioni
“Conflict, when there is trust, is nothing but the pursuit of truth.” – Pat Lencioni
“Commitment requires conflict. If you're trying to make a decision as a team, the people on the team are not going to buy in if they didn't weigh in.” – Pat Lencioni
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What are the qualities of an exceptional leader? In this special replay episode, recorded live at The Peak Experience, Brian shares why great leadership starts with you and why you must embrace your unique gifts, styles and opportunities if you want to be an outstanding leader in business and in life.
YOU WILL LEARN:
Why you must uncover your own leadership style.Seven chaotic leadership styles.Five qualities of an exceptional leader.MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
Leadership Conference
“The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People,” by Stephen R. Covey
“Graceland,” by Paul Simon
INSPIRATIONAL QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE:
“Leadership is not discovered; leadership is uncovered.” – Brian Buffini
“I cannot give you a formula for success, but I can give you the formula for failure, which is: Try to please everybody.” – Herbert Swope
“Most of us spend too much time on what is urgent and not enough time on what is important.” – Stephen R. Covey
“You set a goal, and you hit the goal, and you beat the goal – and winning becomes who you are.” – Brian Buffini
“If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more you are a leader.” – John Quincy Adams
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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:
David Horsager
“Trusted Leader,” by David Horsager
Buffini Coaching
Free business consultation
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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If you want your business to stand the test of time, you have to build trust with your customers. In this episode, Brian explains how you can become a trusted advisor to your clients by always going the extra mile, not just during a transaction, but afterwards too.
YOU WILL LEARN:
· How trust is easily broken.
· Why follow-up is critical.
· How to create advocates for your business.
MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
“How to Win Friends and Influence People,” by Dale Carnegie
Do It N.O.W.
Referral Maker Pro
“Raving Fans,” by Ken Blanchard
Free business consultation
NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE:
“Trust is the most critical factor to the success of any and all relationships, both in business and in life.” – Brian Buffini
“In today's business environment, if you can follow up consistently, you'll be a shining star in the marketplace.” – Brian Buffini
“If you want to be a profit-maker, you’ve got to be a promise-keeper.” – Brian Buffini
“In life, silence is golden. In business, silence is deadly.” – Brian Buffini
“Character and competence build trust.” – Brian Buffini
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