Increased taxation is a common solution to challenging economic times, but history shows that high tax rates benefit no-one. In this episode, legendary economist Dr. Arthur B. Laffer explains why higher taxes don’t promote prosperity and shares timeless principles to restore America’s economic success.   YOU WILL LEARN:·     How supply-side economics works.·     Why the patterns of America’s economic past predict its future. ·     How entrepreneurs can prosper in this environment.   MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: “Taxes Have Consequences,” by Dr. Arthur B. Laffer “The Emigrant Edge,” by Brian Buffini NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE: “Whenever you redistribute income, you always reduce total income.” – Dr. Arthur B. Laffer “There is no benefit to the poor of taxing the rich.” – Dr. Arthur B. Laffer “If you tax the most productive members of society, they will not be able to lead you to prosperity.” – Dr. Arthur B. Laffer “America is great because a small group of people of the entrepreneurial spirit are able to create new products and new developments that benefit the whole society.” – Dr. Arthur B. Laffer “There's nothing more important than free trade - it's what causes the world to boom.” – Dr. Arthur B. Laffer Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

If you want the success of your business to grow, you have to focus on growing yourself. In this episode, former Dave Ramsey associate Bill Hampton shares why personal growth leads to increased opportunity, teaches how to stop drift and provides powerful tips to get unstuck and win.   YOU WILL LEARN:·     How Bill focuses on his own personal growth.·     Why so many people get stuck.  ·     Why getting help is the key to growth. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: S2E91, Play the Promotion Game to Win with Bill Hampton S2E92, Play the Sales Game to Win with Bill Hampton “The Greatest Salesman in the World,” by Og Mandino “The Richest Man in Babylon,” by George S. Clason “How to Make Friends and Influence People,” by Dale Carnegie “The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People,” by Stephen R. Covey REALStrengths NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE: “If you want better opportunities, then you have to get better.” – Bill Hampton“For entrepreneurs who need to promote, who need to sell, growth is everything.” – Brian Buffini  “I think people get stuck because they let life happen to them.” – Bill Hampton “It's so easy to stagnate because we are under attack. And the only way to stay in front of that is to be proactive like you've never been before.” – Bill Hampton “We're always told to focus on our weaknesses, to work on our weaknesses, but I think it's more important to work on your strengths and to delegate your weaknesses.” – Bill Hampton Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

You can have a great product and provide the best service but, without sales, your business will die. In this episode, former Dave Ramsey associate Bill Hampton shares why sales are the lifeblood of every business. He outlines the joy of the sales journey and teaches how entrepreneurs can win the sales game, even in tough economic times.      YOU WILL LEARN:·     Why belief is such an important dynamic in sales.·     How to go all-in on sales.·     Why being a pro is crucial to success.   MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: S2E91, Play the Promotion Game to Win with Bill HamptonThe Peak Experience NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE: “Nothing happens until a sale is made. That's when the action takes place.” – Bill Hampton “Your ‘why’ is anything that gets you to act.” – Bill Hampton “Your product isn't so much the physical thing that you provide: your product is you.” – Bill Hampton “Pros have an intense focus. Being a pro means narrowing your focus. You’ve got to be very specific on the results you want.” – Bill Hampton “I'm a big believer in setting goals that can be accomplished. I think there's great power in accomplishment.” – Bill Hampton Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

To really succeed in business, entrepreneurs must become masters of promotion. In this episode, former Dave Ramsey associate Bill Hampton shares why you should be a consultant to your own business and how you can play to win, even in challenging times.    YOU WILL LEARN:·     The five questions all entrepreneurs must ask themselves.·     Why knowing your customer is the key to effective promotion.·     How to identify the core needs of your clients. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: The Peak Experience Master Class “Beware the Naked Man Who Offers You His Shirt,” by Harvey Mackay S2E43, The Coming Recession S2E44, How to Recession Proof Your Business S2E47, Recession-Proof Your Money Part 1 S1E279, Moving the Needle - an Interview with Bill Hampton S1E265, The E-Myth Revisited – an Interview with Michael E. Gerber “The Power of Moments,” by Chip Heath and Dan Heath “The Greatest Showman,” movie  NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE: “Opportunity is born out of struggle. And if you have the ability to see it, it can create some great growth in people's personal lives and people's business.” – Bill Hampton “Work on the business, not in the business.” – Brian Buffini “You learn so much when you know your customer.” – Bill Hampton “People want to feel important.” – Bill Hampton “Lead with the core need.” – Bill Hampton Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In today’s world, many people see work as something to be endured, not enjoyed. In a replay of this special episode, Brian explains why our culture’s definition of success needs to be re-examined, why a lack of self-control and an inability to delay gratification mean people get stuck in jobs they dislike and why, when done in the right way, work offers far more than just financial reward and is the key to the good life.  YOU WILL LEARN:·     Why work is often perceived as a curse.·     The three blessings of work.  ·     The best way to work. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: S2E89, The Invisible Crisis with Nicholas Eberstadt S1E191, Do the Hustle “Livin’ for the Weekend,” by The O’Jays INSPIRATIONAL QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE: “Opportunity is missed by most people because it's dressed in overalls and looks like work.” – Thomas Edison “Hard work spotlights the character of people; some turn up their sleeves, some turn up their noses and some don't turn up at all.” – Sam Ewing “Our economic decisions can doom us to doing jobs we hate and they can eliminate our choices.” – Brian Buffini “When work is your blessing and you do so much of it, your life is more of a blessing. It's more of a contributor to the good life that you want to live.” – Brian Buffini “When you view work as a blessing and not a curse, those who come after you will see work as a blessing and not a curse and their work will impact others.” – Brian Buffini Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Doing meaningful work is part of the good life but, in today’s post-pandemic world, millions of Americans are neither working nor looking for work. In this episode, economist and author Nicholas Eberstadt examines what happened to the famed American work ethic and why so many people are checked out of the workforce, even as businesses everywhere seek help.   YOU WILL LEARN:·     Why work is so important.·     How a ‘flight from work’ affects the economy, culture and society.·     What can be done to improve the situation.  MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: “Men Without Work: Post-Pandemic Edition,” by Nicholas Eberstadt S1E289, The Blessing of Work “The Emigrant Edge,” by Brian Buffini “Miracle,” movie “Capitalism, Socialism and Democracy,” by Joseph Schumpeter NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE: “Work is a service to others that helps to complete you. It's part of our connection to our world. It's part of our connection to society, to family.” – Nicholas Eberstadt “Leisure is when you use your free time to restore yourself or to uplift yourself. You can also use leisure in ways that's terribly destructive, that’s degrading.” – Nicholas Eberstadt “We need entrepreneurs because we need to have the dynamic churn that provides the creative destruction, that puts all of the pieces and all of the ingredients in our economy to work in a more productive manner.” – Nicholas Eberstadt “The most important thing is persistence. And it's being ready to get back up the 101st time after you've fallen down 100 times. That is the most important habit that successful people all share.” – Nicholas Eberstadt “Part of the good life is good work.” – Brian Buffini Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In today’s changing market, effective leadership is more important than ever. In part 2 of this special live recording, Brian teaches how to avoid the pitfalls, handle conflict and become a great team leader.    YOU WILL LEARN:·     Factors that can undermine your leadership.·     Ways you can show your team you care.  ·     Tips for recruiting the best team.    MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: REALStrengthsS2E77, The 6 Types of Working Genius MasterMind Summit S1E263, Sustaining Greatness – an Interview with Three-Time Gold Medalist Karch Kiraly S2E66, The Magic Meeting Buffini & Company resources NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE: “Profits are the applause you get for taking care of your people.” – Ken Blanchard  “Leadership is not about being in charge. Leadership is about taking care of those in your charge.” – Simon Sinek “Train people well enough so they can leave. Treat them well enough so they don't want to.” – Brian Buffini “It takes humility to seek feedback. It takes wisdom to understand it, analyze it and appropriately act on it.” – Stephen Covey “If you lead a team, start asking questions and really listening. Start valuing the contributions of your teammates ahead of your own. And remember that when the best idea wins, so does the entire team.” – John C. Maxwell Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Teams are the single biggest economic opportunity in real estate today. In part 1 of a special two-part live recording, Brian shares how you can build a winning culture, elevate your skills and become the leader your team needs to achieve phenomenal success in a changing market.   YOU WILL LEARN:·     Why consistency is vital to good leadership.·     Why you must establish trust with your team and your customers.·     Why you need to live your core values.  MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: REALStrengthsS2E77, The 6 Types of Working Genius S1E164, The Best Interview of My Life with Neil Armstrong NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE: “Any kind of change and innovation, it ruffles feathers, it makes people uncomfortable.” – Brian Buffini “All of us by nature are inconsistent, which is why we need structures, we need systems, we need habits and we need help.” – Brian Buffini “Principles don't change, just tactics do.” – Brian Buffini “How you build trust is how you respond.” – Brian Buffini “Leadership is less about skills and more about living by your values.” – Brian Buffini Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A system of structured coaching is the proven recipe for success. In part 2 of this episode, Buffini & Company coaches share how they consistently help people to grow both their businesses and themselves at each phase of the entrepreneurial journey.   YOU WILL LEARN:·     What new entrepreneurs should focus on.·     How to get unstuck when you hit a plateau.·     Why there are different reasons for different seasons. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Master ClassBuffini & Company Training “Chicken Soup for the Soul,” by Jack Canfield “What Got You Here Won't Get You There,” by Marshall Goldsmith S2E77, The 6 Types of Working Genius NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE: “You grow yourself, you can grow your business. You grow your business, you can grow yourself. Those two things are crucial.” – Brian Buffini “The most important thing is to get clear on what you need to accomplish, and then be honest about where you are.” – Dave McGhee “When philosophies align, business is easy.” – Billy Van Raaphorst “Health and wealth go hand in hand. You cannot have one without the other because one will hurt the other.” – Misty Durando“Stuck means that we're in the process of growth.” – Tim Dixon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.