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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:
Flow, by Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi
Free business consultation
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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What does it take to go from good to great to extraordinary? In this episode, legendary Formula 1 driver Derek Daly describes his meteoric rise from a working-class childhood in Dublin to a professional world-class racer and shares how the principles of high-performance sports can help you to overcome adversity and achieve phenomenal success in business and life.
YOU WILL LEARN:
· Why support is crucial.
· Why desire is critical to success.
· The difference between going fast and being fast.
MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
derekdaly.com
Derek’s books
Rush movie
Formula 1: Drive to Survive
The Commitments
Goldfinger
Grand Prix
NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE:
“No matter what doors are open, you have to walk through the door yourself to make things happen.” – Derek Daly
“The next path to most people's success is already within their network. They just don't quite know it yet.” – Derek Daly
“We're all in control of the legacy that we leave.” – Derek Daly
“Performance is personal, but high performance is highly personal.” – Derek Daly
“Families create the communities. Communities create the success stories.” – Derek Daly
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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:
Free business consultation
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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When we tap into our creativity, great things can happen! In a special live recording, Brian shares some of his personal experiences of creativity, explains why it’s inherent in everyone and teaches how to unlock it and thrive at any age.
YOU WILL LEARN:
· 7 steps to harnessing your creative subconscious.
· The benefits of creative outlets.
· Advice for tapping into a creative project.
MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
CFSP
“Flow,” by Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi
Saving Mr. Banks
NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE:
“A creative life is an amplified life. It's a bigger life, a happier life, an expanded life and a hell of a lot more interesting life.” – Elizabeth Gilbert
“Creativity starts with problem solving.” – Brian Buffini
“Creativity is intelligence having fun.” – Albert Einstein
“A creative solution is a more joyous solution. It's a more three-dimensional solution. It's a less of a grind solution.” – Brian Buffini
“You can't use up creativity. The more you use, the more you have.” – Maya Angelou
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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
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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