Everybody does better with a good coach in their corner. In part 1 of a two-part episode, Buffini & Company coaches explain why expert coaching is the best way to get unstuck, make positive change and achieve phenomenal success in life.       YOU WILL LEARN:·     Why coaching is so important.·     Why you do better with a coach than alone.·     How to beat the excuse factor.  MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: REALStrengths S1E216, Unleash Your Inner Olympian with Apolo Ohno NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE: “They used to say a coach was a vehicle to get someone from one destination to another, and I still think that's the case.” – Brian Buffini “Coaching is the drawing out of potential to improve performance.” – Dave McGhee “I think coaching is actually pretty simple. It's standing between where somebody is and where they want to go. And standing in that gap and not getting talked out of that gap.” –Billy Van Raaphorst “We truly believe in our philosophy that people are naturally creative, resourceful and whole. And using our REALStrengths profile, we are truly able to untap that potential.” – Misty Durando “A coach pulls that potential out of you, challenges your perspective and pushes you to the uncomfort but also is there to not let you fall, but to nudge you in the right direction.” –Tim Dixon“Have a big dream. But take small steps.” – Dave McGhee Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jim Nusbaum has had one of the most distinguished real estate careers in the country. In today’s episode, Brian interviews Jim about his new book, “Significance,” and learns about some of the ideas, strategies and words of wisdom that have helped him to thrive spiritually, personally and financially.   YOU WILL LEARN:·     Why drift is so deadly.·     Why relationships are crucial.  ·     How coaching helps achieve balance. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: “Significance,” by Jim NussbaumMasterMind “The Greatest Salesman in the World,” by Og Mandino “How Good Do We Have to Be?” by Harold S. Kushner “Think and Grow Rich,” by Napoleon Hill “Mr. Holland's Opus” NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE: “Strive for excellence, but not for perfection.” – Jim Nussbaum “It goes without saying that I really would get coaching.” – Jim Nussbaum “I would recommend to people starting out in the business, or that are already in the business, I think they have to be careful that they don't drift.” – Jim Nussbaum “See the people.” – Jim Nussbaum “Far more than COVID, the greatest virus that's spreading in the world today is comparison.” – Brian Buffini Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

To be successful in today’s world, small business owners need to prioritize purpose as much as profitability. In this episode, Brian interviews Chris Lautenslager about his new book, “The Prosperity Loop,” and learns the unique formula for building shared organizational success. YOU WILL LEARN:·     The six pillars of the prosperity loop.·     The four benefits of this model.·     His best advice for entrepreneurs.    MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: The Prosperity Loop, by Chris LautenslagerGet Looped MasterMindAlcoholics Anonymous UnforgivenNOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE: “The best way to get employees tied into your business is to have them participate in where this business is going.” – Chris Lautenslager   “Part of being a leader is allowing or guiding people to learn how to interact with others.” – Chris Lautenslager   “If you give people a chance to participate in the vision and the direction, it can give a greater sense of purpose.” – Brian Buffini   “When I think of values in small businesses, I actually want to include the concept of integrity and respect.” – Chris Lautenslager   “A good life for me is experiencing the joy of helping others.” – Chris Lautenslager   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Many people developed unhealthy habits during the COVID-19 pandemic that still linger today. In part 2 of a special live recording, Brian examines why it’s so easy to drift into bad habits and shares some powerful tips to create good habits that will last a lifetime.    YOU WILL LEARN:·     How habits form.·     How to break bad habits.·     How to build good habits  MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:MasterMindThe Peak Experience “Atomic Habits,” by James Clear S1E182, Breaking Bad S2E55, Breaking the Ice – an Interview with Wim Hof NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE: “Repetition of the same thought or physical action develops into a habit which, repeated frequently enough, becomes an automatic reflex.” – Norman Vincent Peale “1% at a time, you can transform everything.” – Brian Buffini “Good habits are as addictive as bad habits, and a lot more rewarding.” – Harvey Mackay “A habit cannot be tossed out the window. It must be coaxed down the stairs a step at a time.” – Mark Twain“A person's morning routine is the most critical thing in how they live their life. Because you can control the morning.” – Brian Buffini Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Burnout is a stressful condition that affects millions of people around the world. In part 1 of a special live recording, Brian examines the symptoms of this modern-day epidemic and explains why you can only help others if you take care of yourself first.      YOU WILL LEARN:·     The signs of burnout.·     Why some people don’t burn out.·     How to beat burnout.   MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: MasterMindREALStrengths NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE: “When you want to change something, the only way it happens is incrementally.” – Brian Buffini “You’ve got to put the oxygen mask on first. If you start with yourself, then you can help the others.” – Brian Buffini “Almost everything will work again if you unplug it for a few minutes, including you.” – Anne Lamott “What we need to do is take some of the things off your plate and replace them with better things so you can do better, live better and feel better.” – Brian Buffini “It's not weakness to say ‘I need help.’”– Brian Buffini Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

There’s a lot of uncertainty and anxiety in real estate right now. In this episode, Buffini & Company Director of Community Relations Derek Jones interviews Brian and discovers how homeowners, investors and real estate professionals can all navigate the choppy waters of this shifting market and win.     YOU WILL LEARN:·     Why real estate is a great hedge against inflation.·     Why agents need to get back to the fundamentals.  ·     Why skill building and training will be vital in this new era. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Buffini Groups Buffini Coaching Buffini Training 100 Days to GreatnessNOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE: “For people who have cash, it's a great time to look at investment real estate.” – Brian Buffini “The market is a very unusual market. We’re going to see a big drop off in the number of Realtors; we're going to see a big drop off in the volume of sales.” – Brian Buffini “We've been through this before. And we've helped our customers through this before. And if they'll go back to doing the fundamentals, then they win.” – Brian Buffini“If you're a homeowner, you're good. If you're in the real estate business, be wary - and get back to the fundamentals.” – Brian Buffini “We're heading for choppy waters, and we’ve got to control what we can we control. And what we can control is our attitude, our effort and our energy.” – Brian Buffini Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The changes in the real estate market have been so rapid that many people feel like they have whiplash. In this special episode, Brian shares the most up-to-the-minute data available. Members of Buffini & Company’s Faculty also give expert insights into what’s really happening and advise how to successfully navigate the challenges of this evolving landscape.    YOU WILL LEARN:·     What industry leaders are saying right now.  ·     How to stay motivated in this market.·     Why training is more important than ever before. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: 100 Days to Greatness S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller Home Price Indices  NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE: “From a market perspective, there's incredible opportunity for those who want it: for the committed, for the passionate, for the willing.” – Amy Somerville “We have to focus in on what we can control. You've got to make your own headlines.” – J’aime Nowak “The pros are going to be okay. The amateurs are going to suffer.” – Dave McGhee “The best of the best agents are getting fired up about this market.” – Amy Somerville “The statistics always show us that more than 80% of all transactions happen because of the relationships that we've created.” – J’aime Nowak “Training is where it's at right now.”  – Dave McGhee Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

 If you want your team to thrive, you have to identify, celebrate and lean into the unique gifts of all team members. In this episode, Brian shares what entrepreneurs can learn from Pat Lencioni’s Working Genius model about increasing a team’s productivity and satisfaction in three major areas: ideation, activation and implementation.  YOU WILL LEARN:·     Why some team members need help starting.·     Why others find it challenging to activate and push forward.·     How to support those who struggle with implementation. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: S2E77, The 6 Types of Working Geniusworkinggenius.com “The 6 Types of Working Genius,” by Pat Lencioni   “The Five Dysfunctions of a Team,” by Pat Lencioni S2E13, Unleash Your Inner Olympian - an Interview with Apolo Ohno REALStrengths NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE: “If you're a dreamer, you’ve got to either surround yourself, or be aligned to, doers.” – Brian Buffini “If you're an entrepreneur, there has to be some type of creative process in there: you find a need and fill a need.” – Brian Buffini “It's very hard to push from the top down.” – Brian Buffini “You really want people who are doers. You want people who are actually going to go implement and, if you don't have it, you better find it.” – Brian Buffini “It's not weakness to say ‘this is not my strength.’” – Brian Buffini Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For a team to be really successful, all its members must tap into their natural gifts. In this episode, Pat Lencioni explains why his new Working Genius model vastly increases a team’s productivity and satisfaction, enabling people to thrive both in work and in life.     YOU WILL LEARN:·     Why you feel frustrated or misunderstood at work.·     How to identify work that energizes and fulfills you.    ·     How to become more self-aware, productive and successful.MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: workinggenius.com “The 6 Types of Working Genius,” by Pat Lencioni   “The Five Dysfunctions of a Team,” by Pat Lencioni Team Leader Conference  NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE: “I figured out that there were six different kinds of work that had to happen. And I was only good at two of them.” – Pat Lencioni “The leader has to take care of him or herself first, so that other people can be healthy.” –   Pat Lencioni “Nobody exists in a vacuum. No man is an island. And when you have people that can't appreciate types that they don't have, that's a problem on a team.” – Pat Lencioni “If people celebrate what they're not good at, they're going to appreciate the people that are good at those things.” – Pat Lencioni “It takes an awful lot of understanding of who you are, what you are and what your gifts are to then be strong enough to say ‘this is what I don't do.’” –  Brian Buffini Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

All entrepreneurs experience highs and lows on their journey to success. In part 2 of this episode, Brian shares some of the mistakes he’s made along the way and explains why overcoming these very tough challenges made him the entrepreneur he is today.       YOU WILL LEARN:·     Why you must be willing to suffer for what you believe in.  ·     Why you have to be the believer in chief.·     How you can transfer your belief to your team and customers. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: S2E75 The DNA of an Entrepreneur Part 1Working by Referral “Estee, A Success Story,” by Estee Lauder NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE: “Just because you're passionate doesn't mean you won't make mistakes. You can be fired up, and you can be fired up in the wrong way.”  – Brian Buffini “Like many things in life, the most difficult things we encounter and overcome are the making of us.” – Brian Buffini “In my experience, we don't learn a lot from success. We learn a lot from setbacks, mistakes and failures.” – Brian Buffini “If you're the entrepreneur, you've always got to be the leader in regards to acquisition.” – Brian Buffini “No matter what - no matter how big your business gets - you are the chief rainmaker.” – Brian Buffini Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.