Click here to listen to the full episode 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 to create 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: itsagoodlife.com...
Jul 03, 2025•11 min•Season 2Ep. 309
Even in the AI era, strong relationships will always be at the heart of every good business. In this episode, Darin Dawson, co-founder of BombBomb and Chief Growth Officer at Buffini & Company, shares how to build long-lasting relationships that will lead to a stream of referrals and increase your bottom line, now and in the future. YOU WILL LEARN: · The importance of trust and transparency in sales. · The role of video in business communication. · The future of AI in small business. MENTION...
Jul 01, 2025•36 min•Season 2Ep. 308
Click here to listen to the full episode 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 extraor...
Jun 26, 2025•10 min•Season 2Ep. 307
What does it take to build a truly great team? In this episode, Jon Gordon discusses his new book, “The 7 Commitments of a Great Team,” and explains why it’s commitment – not just talent – that separates great teams from the rest. YOU WILL LEARN: · The commitments that great teams must make. · Why commitments are greater than goals. · Why positivity is a competitive advantage. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: “The 7 Commitments of a Great Team,” by Jon Gordon “The Energy Bus,” by Jon Gordon “The Hard ...
Jun 24, 2025•44 min•Season 2Ep. 306
Click here to listen to the full episode It’s human nature to make excuses when things don’t go your way but if you take responsibility for where you are and why, you’ll get on track to live the good life. In this episode, Brian teaches how to succeed in your relationships, health, finances and business life by ditching the excuses and taking ownership instead. YOU WILL LEARN: · The types of excuses we make. · The reasons we make those excuses. · The importance of outside perspective. NOTEWORTHY...
Jun 19, 2025•10 min•Season 2Ep. 305
If you want greater client engagement, better internal collaboration and more profits, you need to be an Activator! In this episode, author Matt Dixon shares his extensive research on the traits of today’s rainmakers and explains how top performers drive consistent growth in their businesses by winning, retaining and developing loyal client relationships. YOU WILL LEARN: · The five types of business developers. · How Activators deliver business and personal value for clients. · The importance of...
Jun 17, 2025•37 min•Season 2Ep. 304
Click here to listen to the full episode Failure is never fun, but it is an essential prerequisite for success. In this episode, Brian explains why failure is an inescapable part of life and teaches how you can recover from it to come back better than ever. YOU WILL LEARN: · Why failure stinks. · How successful people handle failure. · How to be the comeback kid. Free Business Consultation INSPIRATIONAL QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE: “I believe the good life is not so much a destination, but the jour...
Jun 12, 2025•11 min•Season 2Ep. 303
AI can feel scary and overwhelming, but you can easily learn how to make it work for you to get real results. In this episode, AI expert Michael Thorne tells Brian how Buffini & Company's new AI Bootcamp will give you everything you need to leverage AI to work smarter, faster and better in your real estate business – no PhD in data science required! YOU WILL LEARN: · Misconceptions about AI. · Practical applications of AI. · The future of AI and real estate. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: AI Boo...
Jun 10, 2025•41 min•Season 2Ep. 302
Click here to listen to the full episode 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 statem...
Jun 05, 2025•11 min•Season 2Ep. 301
Do you want to bring out the best in your people while also maximizing your bottom line? In this episode, former WD-40 Company CEO Garry Ridge explains how leaders can build dedicated teams and drive phenomenal success by following Aristotle’s principle, “Pleasure in the job puts perfection in the work.” YOU WILL LEARN: · The ‘dumbass’ leadership philosophy. · The 4 pillars of a fearless tribe. · The impact of values on organizational success. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: thelearningmoment.net “An...
Jun 03, 2025•32 min•Season 2Ep. 300
Click here to listen to the full episode 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...
May 29, 2025•11 min
In today’s technological world, people feel less connected and more divided than ever before. In this episode, Celeste Headlee shares why real conversations matter so much and why we need to start talking to one another if we want to survive as a species. YOU WILL LEARN: · The difference between communicating and conversing. · The importance of listening. · Actionable steps to improve conversation. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: celesteheadlee.com TED Talk headwaytraining.org “We Need to Talk,” by C...
May 27, 2025•31 min•Season 2Ep. 298
Click here to listen to the full episode Consumers today are inundated with so much promotional messaging and content in the marketplace that they often don’t know where to look or who to trust. In this episode, Brian interviews author, speaker and entrepreneur Ron Tite about his new book and learns what organizations must do to seize the attention of and build trust with customers in this busy world. YOU WILL LEARN: · The importance of authentic brand belief. · The steps a small business can ta...
May 22, 2025•10 min
No matter what the market's doing, it's never a bad time for a good idea! In this episode, Tom Patterson shares his incredible entrepreneurial journey, from his small-town upbringing, to co-founding Tommy John during the 2008 recession and going on to achieve phenomenal success. YOU WILL LEARN: · The value of mentorship and personal growth. · The benefit of identifying opportunity in challenging times. · The importance of a courageous mindset when others are fearful. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: t...
May 20, 2025•36 min•Season 2Ep. 296
Click here to listen to the full episode 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. MENTION...
May 15, 2025•11 min•Season 2Ep. 295
What systems and habits do you need to master to transform your life? In this episode, Pastor Craig Groeschel of Life Church tells Brian how harnessing the power of small habits can get you unstuck and lead to big change. YOU WILL LEARN: · Why willpower alone isn’t enough. · The real reasons you do what you do. · How to level up your morning routine. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: craiggroeschel.com life.church YouVersion bible app “The Power to Change,” by Craig Groeschel Leadership Conference S2E2...
May 13, 2025•40 min•Season 2Ep. 294
Click here to listen to the full episode 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: Free ebook Free business consultation NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE: “If fear is leading your dec...
May 08, 2025•10 min•Season 2Ep. 293
Do you want a tried and tested roadmap to take the guesswork out of growing your business? In this episode, Ramsey Solutions Founder and CEO Dave Ramsey shares the proven system that guarantees to help you grow your business faster and with fewer missteps. YOU WILL LEARN: · The 5 stages of business growth. · Strategies to prepare for disruptions and market changes. · How to build a legacy and implement succession planning. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: “Build a Business You Love,” by Dave Ramsey ww...
May 06, 2025•33 min•Season 2Ep. 292
Click here to listen to the full episode We all encounter a change of plan at some point in our lives. In this episode, Brian interviews cognitive scientist Dr. Maya Shankar to understand who we are and who we become when faced with change. Topics discussed include: How change profoundly impacted Maya’s life, why humility is so important and how being more openminded can help build resilience. YOU WILL LEARN: · Common psychological strategies for navigating change. · Why people really dislike un...
May 01, 2025•10 min•Season 2Ep. 291
Do you want to reduce anxiety and live a more authentic and fulfilling life? In this episode, Dr. John Delony shares a life-changing truth about anxiety that will help you to heal and move forward with hope. YOU WILL LEARN: · Why margin is vital. · The six daily choices to ease anxiety. · The importance of self-worth and belonging. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: The Peak Experience S2E31 Own Your Past Change Your Future - an Interview with Dr. John Delony S2E17 Myths About Anxiety and the Life-Chang...
Apr 29, 2025•37 min•Season 2Ep. 290
Click here to listen to the full episode In today’s challenging world, faith, hope and love are more important than ever before. Brian shares more of the age-old principles that will help you to live the good life and then help others do the same. YOU WILL LEARN: · The power of faith in God, yourself and others. · Why hope is a good thing. · What it looks like to love yourself and others. NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE: “The best stuff I have are old principles and practices that I've appli...
Apr 24, 2025•11 min•Season 2Ep. 289
Brian’s mother Therese Buffini was the embodiment of a life well lived. In this very special episode, Brian shares her life principles and reflects on the lasting impact she had on him and the world. YOU WILL LEARN: · Her business wisdom. · Her financial savvy. · The 3 big life lessons she taught him. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Roisin Dubh song Moving Hearts rock band “The Emigrant Edge,” by Brian Buffini S2E272 Ed Mylett: The Power of One More NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE: “Are you takin...
Apr 22, 2025•27 min•Season 2Ep. 288
Click here to listen to the full episode Understanding yourself is essential to understanding the way you handle money. In this episode, Brian interviews personal finance expert Rachel Cruze about her new book, “Know Yourself, Know Your Money.” Rachel shares why understanding your own behaviors and beliefs will help you to take control and handle your finances better. YOU WILL LEARN: How to eliminate financial fear. Why it’s vital to keep learning. How to identify the 7 major money tendencies. M...
Apr 17, 2025•11 min•Season 2Ep. 287
Do you want to thrive in a shifting real estate market? In part 2 of this episode, Brian draws on his decades of experience in the industry to forecast what lies ahead and how you can adapt, grow and succeed in changing times. YOU WILL LEARN: · The right way to grow a resilient business. · Strategies to overcome mistakes and failures. · The importance of coaching and training. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: S2E284 Real Estate Investing Unveiled – Brian Buffini and Ryan Pineda Part 1 Ryan Pineda The ...
Apr 15, 2025•46 min•Season 2Ep. 286
Click here to listen to the full episode In striving to achieve the success they want, many entrepreneurs experience a tug of war between their personal and their business life. In part 1 of this episode, Brian shares the lessons he has learned during his vast experience as an entrepreneur and teaches how you can stop being owned by your business and start living the good life. YOU WILL LEARN: · Why you must get on the same page as your partner. · Why a vision is critical to success. · How to se...
Apr 10, 2025•10 min•Season 2Ep. 285
Despite all the challenges that exist in today’s real estate market, it’s still possible to achieve phenomenal success! In this special episode, Brian tells real estate investor and entrepreneur Ryan Pineda how he did it - and how you can do it too. YOU WILL LEARN: · The importance of real estate for wealth accumulation. · The need for sacrifice and a business mindset. · Proven strategies for success. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Buffini Coaching Live - Motivate Ryan Pineda The Wealthy Way Podcast...
Apr 08, 2025•47 min•Season 2Ep. 284
Click here to listen to the full episode 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 Fr...
Apr 03, 2025•10 min•Season 2Ep. 283
A winning business is built on strong relationships. In Part 2 of this special episode, Brian continues his conversation with network marketing expert and author Eric Worre and shares why cultivating long-lasting relationships is the secret to success. YOU WILL LEARN: · Brian’s introduction to real estate. · The power of personal notes. · The working by referral model. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Buffini Coaching Live - Motivate S2E280 Success Leaves Clues - I get Interviewed by Eric Worre Part 1...
Apr 01, 2025•58 min•Season 2Ep. 282
Click here to listen to the full episode 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 Buffini Coachi...
Mar 27, 2025•11 min•Season 2Ep. 281
Success is rarely a straightforward journey. In this episode, Brian tells network marketing expert and author Eric Worre about his path to success and how he navigated the challenges he encountered to win the day. YOU WILL LEARN: · Brian’s experience growing up as a third-generation entrepreneur in Ireland. · How he overcame financial failures and business setbacks. · The profound impact of personal development on his life. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Eric Worre “Acres of Diamonds,” by Russell Co...
Mar 25, 2025•48 min•Season 2Ep. 280
