
It's a Good Life
It's a Good Life, the podcast for entrepreneurs. A podcast about growth - personal growth and growing your business. Inspirational and practical content that reflects the positivity it takes to be an entrepreneur. Presented by Brian Buffini founder of America’s biggest corporate coaching company. Entrepreneurship isn’t always an easy life, but with the right guidance, it can be a good one. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Latest episodes

May 8, 2025 • 10min
Quick Cut: S2E293 The Elimination of Doubt
Click here to listen to the full episodeFear 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 ebookFree business consultation 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 Buffiniitsagoodlife.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 6, 2025 • 33min
S2E292 How to Build a Business You Love with Dave Ramsey
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 www.ramseysolutions.com NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE: “A clear path through anything that's formerly unknown gives people hope and energy and keeps them from getting paralysis of the analysis.” – Dave Ramsey “There's 100% probability the market's going to be disrupted. So, you've got only three choices: cause the disruption, ride the wave of the disruption, or get crushed by it.” – Dave Ramsey “If you stand in the middle of the interstate, you will get hit by a truck. You need to be moving.” – Dave Ramsey “You better plan for succession, because it's coming.” – Dave Ramsey “The biggest joy is in serving.” – Dave Ramseyitsagoodlife.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 1, 2025 • 10min
Quick Cut: S2E291 A Slight Change of Plans with Dr. Maya Shankar
Click here to listen to the full episodeWe 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 uncertainty.· How to cultivate a mindset to thrive in change. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:https://mayashankar.com/ A Slight Change of Plans “The Language Instinct,” by Steven Pinker “Back to the Future” NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE: “The specifics of this moment may be unprecedented. But our human ability to navigate change is nothing new.” – Dr. Maya Shankar “There is a universality in the way that we as humans navigate change.” – Maya Shankar “Change in one area of our lives often has profound spill-over effects into other areas of our lives that we simply can't predict at the outset.” – Maya Shankar “At a minimum, there will be growth because change necessarily involves a loss of identity of some kind.” – Maya Shankar “When you are more openminded, you are seeking awe and that actually helps you cultivate a more resilient personality in the face of change.” – Maya Shankar Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 29, 2025 • 37min
S2E290 How to Build a Non-Anxious Life with Dr. John Delony
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 ExperienceS2E31 Own Your Past Change Your Future - an Interview with Dr. John Delony S2E17 Myths About Anxiety and the Life-Changing Truth – an Interview with Dr. John Delony www.johndelony.com “Redefining Anxiety,” by Dr. John Delony “The Black Swan,” by Nassim Nicholas Taleb NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE: “In my house, we don't solve for ROI – we solve for peace.” – Dr. John Delony “A non-anxious life…doesn't mean it's going to be perfect. It allows you a spirit of margin and the truth of margin when things happen.” – Dr. John Delony “You are worth being well.” – Dr. John Delony “I'm tired of people going to war with themselves. The world doesn't need any more shame.” – Dr. John Delony Itsagoodlife.com “You have to have a coach; a professional of some sort that is just your eyes in the sky.” – Dr. John Delony Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 24, 2025 • 11min
Quick Cut: S2E289 Giving You My Best
Click here to listen to the full episodeIn 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 applied to my life.” – Brian Buffini “For me, when life goes upside down, I turn to my faith in God.” – Brian Buffini “It's important to know who you are; it's important to know what you're not.” – Brian Buffini “Hope can get you to the good life and love allows you to get the most out of it.” – Brian Buffini “If you desire to love someone else, you have to be capable of receiving love.” – Brian Buffini Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 22, 2025 • 27min
S2E288 Lessons from my Mother
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 taking care of your customers and are you making any money?” – Therese Buffini “You might as well be hung for a sheep as for a lamb.” – Therese Buffini “Never go anywhere with one arm as long as the other.” – Therese Buffini “Mind the pennies and the pounds will look after themselves.” – Therese Buffiniitsagoodlife Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 17, 2025 • 11min
Quick Cut: S2E287 Know Yourself, Know Your Money - an Interview with Rachel Cruze
Click here to listen to the full episodeUnderstanding 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. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:“Know Yourself, Know Your Money,” by Rachel Cruze“Love Your Life, Not Theirs,” by Rachel Cruze“Smart Money, Smart Kids,” by Dave Ramsey and Rachel Cruze“The Voice of the Heart,” by Chip Dodd“The Shawshank Redemption,” movie“Shooter,” movie INSPIRATIONAL QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE:“Fear is your body's response that you are in need of something.” – Rachel Cruze“It takes a level of humility to be able to say ‘I don't have it all.’” – Rachel Cruze“Change is uncomfortable. It's hard. We don't like it. We just want to keep doing what we know.” – Rachel Cruze“We can justify our purchases to maybe put a BAND-AID over deeper things going on.” – Rachel Cruze“There's no point being right and being alone.” – Brian Buffiniitsagoodlife.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 15, 2025 • 46min
S2E286 Real Estate Investing Unveiled - Brian Buffini and Ryan Pineda Part 2
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 1Ryan Pineda The Wealthy Way Podcast Buffini Coaching Live “Takin’ Care of Business,” by Brian Buffini NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE: “Have clear-cut goals.” – Brian Buffini “Ambition is a fantastic thing. The key is to have a healthy ambition.” – Brian Buffini “The real key is not the hours you put in; it's what you get out of your hours.” – Brian Buffini “You’ve got to know your strengths, but you’ve got to know your blind spots.” – Brian Buffini “We will make the same mistake over and over again if we don't grow.” – Brian Buffini Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 10, 2025 • 10min
Quick Cut: S2E285 The Entrepreneur's Dilemma
Click here to listen to the full episodeIn 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 set effective goals. NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE: “35 years I'm an entrepreneur, and I’ve learned a few things along the way.” – Brian Buffini “The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.” – Eleanor Roosevelt “It starts with the vision. Once you get the vision, then what supports the vision is our goals.” – Brian Buffini “Goal-setting changed my life, and it changes my life every year.” – Brian Buffini “A goal is a dream with a deadline.” – Brian Buffiniitsagoodlife.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 8, 2025 • 47min
S2E284 Real Estate Investing Unveiled - Brian Buffini and Ryan Pineda Part 1
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 The Untouchables NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE: “The number one way to own wealth in the world - in the history of mankind - is real estate.” – Brian Buffini “There's no success without sacrifice.” – Brian Buffini “Real estate is hard at the beginning and easy at the end.” – Brian Buffini “The greatest gift in the world for an investor is time. Because if you make a mistake, if you hold it long enough, it's not a mistake.” – Brian Buffini “Impatience is the single biggest enemy of wealth.” – Brian BuffiniItsagoodlife.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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