The Brian Buffini Show

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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

S1E289, The Blessing of Work

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S2E137 Hard Work Made Easy Aug 22, 2023

Show notes

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

“The Entrepreneur’s Playbook”

“Championship Behaviors,” by Hugh McCutcheon

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

itsagoodlife

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S2E136 Competitive Excellence with Hugh McCutcheon Aug 15, 2023

Show notes

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:

S1E40, Getting Caught Talking to Yourself

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

itsagoodlife.com

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S2E135 Detox Your Attitude Aug 08, 2023

Show notes

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:

S2E66, The Magic Meeting

Free REALStrengths Assessment

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

“Kill the Company,” by Lisa Bodell

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S2E134 Why Simple Wins with Lisa Bodell Aug 01, 2023

Show notes

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:

Lisa Bodell

“Why Simple Wins,” by Lisa Bodell

“There Are No Children Here,” by Alex Kotlowitz

Gladiator

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

S2E117, Getting Your Financial House in Order

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S2E133 The Importance of Struggle Jul 25, 2023

Show notes

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:

Have Faith Haiti

The Shawshank Redemption

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

S1E59 Get organized now! The Most Organized Man in America – with Dr. Alex Lackey

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S2E132 How to Say No and Smile Jul 18, 2023

Show notes

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:

S1E177, Get OrganizedNow! The Most Organized Man in America, Part 2 — with Dr. Alex Lackey

MasterMind

S2E11 Get a GRIP on Your Week - an Interview with Productivity Expert Rick Pastoor Part 1

“Crucial Conversations, by Kerry Patterson et al.

Buffini & Company Real Estate Report

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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S2E131 Bigger and Bolder Than Ever - My Predictions for the Market Jul 11, 2023

Show notes

“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:

Dave Stevens

Free Business Consultation

Free Marketing Resources

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

https://www.itsagoodlife.com

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S2E130 Building an Unbreakable Brand with Kevin Keenan Jul 04, 2023

Show notes

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:

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