Click here to listen to the full episodeWe are all capable of achieving more in life. In this episode, recorded live at The Peak Experience, Brian teaches the formula for achievement, explaining how you can unlock your full potential and become who you’re supposed to be. Topics discussed include the symptoms of unfulfilled potential, why gratitude is a gamechanger and how you can leverage your assets. YOU WILL LEARN:The two categories of a winning mindset.The three crucial elements of motivation.The systems, routines and methodologies of success. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:“Think and Grow Rich,” by Napoleon Hill“Emotional Intelligence,” by Daniel Goleman INSPIRATIONAL QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE: “When you minimize what you've done, you minimize who you are.” – Brian Buffini“Why? Why not? Why not you? Why not now?” – Jim Rohn“People often say the motivation doesn't last. Well, neither does bathing. That's why we recommend it daily.” – Zig Ziglar“It is impossible to feel bitterness and gratitude at the same time. It is impossible to express gratitude and to feel envy. It is impossible to give somebody gratitude and at the same time feel resentment. It is impossible to live in a state of gratitude and a state of entitlement at the same time.” – Brian Buffiniitsagoodlife.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Whether we realize it or not, many of us suffer with limiting beliefs that hold us back and affect success. In this episode, Brian explains how we can combat these beliefs, take positive action and accomplish our goals. YOU WILL LEARN:·     The symptoms of a limited life.·     Why you must rediscover, not reinvent.·     The journey of rediscovery.MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Free REALStrengths assessmentS1E035, The Other Shore with Diana Nyad Life Without Limits with Nick Vujicic S2E204, Marketing Made Easy with Guy Kawasaki “Wild at Heart,” by John Eldredge S2E206, How to Simplify Your Life S2E194, Burned Out or Fired Up - You Choose with Rachael Yeaman S2E178, Seize Your Strengths - How to Maximize Your Life with Rachael Yeaman S2E176, Maximize Your Life - That's the Outcome of Using Your REALStrengths with Rachael Yeaman NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE: “The only difference between a rut and a grave are the dimensions.” – Ellen Glasgow “You’re frustrated because you keep waiting for the blooming of flowers of which you have yet to sow the seeds.” – Steve Maraboli “When we have limiting beliefs, friends with limiting beliefs or environments that buy into limiting beliefs, we stay small.” – Brian Buffini “Whether you think you can, or you think you can't – you're right.” – Henry Ford “When you're in a spot when you want to make change in life, your past leaves clues.” – Brian Buffiniitsagoodlife.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Click here to listen to the full episodeHave you ever felt like you're talking, but nobody is listening? In this episode, TED Talks star and bestselling author Julian Treasure reveals how to speak so that people listen - and how to listen so that people feel heard. YOU WILL LEARN:·     The different types of listening.·     The factors that diminish speaking power.·     The HAIL method of communication. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:“How to be Heard,” by Julian TreasureTED Talk itsagoodlife.com NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE: “How well you listen affects all your outcomes in life: your happiness, effectiveness and well-being.” – Julian Treasure “Dogmatism is the confusion of opinions and facts.” – Julian Treasure “If you think of people as opportunities to learn, life becomes very interesting.” – Julian Treasure “If you're somebody who says things and doesn't follow them up, then your words will just evaporate like puddles in the sun.” – Julian Treasure “When you're consciously listening and powerfully speaking, the result is always connection, understanding and better relationships.” – Julian Treasureitsagoodlife.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Extraordinary hospitality is a powerful competitive advantage. In this episode, Will Guidara explains how he transformed his New York City restaurant into the best in the world by creating bespoke experiences for customers and shares how any business can succeed by being more intentional and creative to build meaningful relationships with those they serve. YOU WILL LEARN:·     The critical difference between hospitality and service.·     The 95/5 rule.·     The power of a team huddle. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:Become a Certified Full-Service Professional “Unreasonable Hospitality,” by Will Guidara www.unreasonablehospitality.com www.elevenmadisonpark.com “The One Minute Manager,” by Ken Blanchard and Spencer Johnson NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE: “Service is effectively fulfilling the base level promise. Hospitality is how you make the people feel when you provide that service.” – Will Guidara “Sometimes you just need to slow down to speed up; we shouldn't always try to multitask and be efficient.” – Will Guidara “It's not the cost of the gesture that matters, it's how it makes people feel.” – Will Guidara “It feels great to make other people feel good.” – Will Guidara “The only advantage that exists in the long term comes from hospitality, from consistently and generously investing in relationships because they take time to build and, if you build them in the right way, they take a long time to erode.” – Will Guidara Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Click here to listen to the full episodeIn 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:·     How to start the process of simplicity. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Lisa Bodell“Kill the Company,” by Lisa Bodell “Why Simple Wins,” by Lisa Bodell   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 Bodellitsagoodlife.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Anna Buffini has been pursuing her dream of becoming an Olympian since she was a little girl. In this episode, she describes the discipline, dedication and sacrifice it takes to become a champion and shares the principles that help her to overcome disappointment and adversity. YOU WILL LEARN:What she does to compete at the highest level.   How she handles pressure and setbacks. How her faith helps and guides her.MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:www.annabuffini.com “The Hiding Place,” by Corrie Ten Boom NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE: “You have to be consistent, and that consistency creates habits that create success.” – Anna Buffini “You have to have a why; you have to have a goal.” – Anna Buffini “You need to realize that this too shall pass.” – Anna Buffini “You can't give up when failures hit, you have to keep moving forward.” – Anna Buffini “You're not going to be a high achiever without being mentally tough.” – Anna Buffini “You can't find your identity in what you do. You have to find your identity in whose you are.” – Anna Buffini“There's such a power in hope. You can't take for granted that we have the opportunity to hope and to dream.” – Anna Buffiniitsagoodlife.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Click here to listen to the full episodeHaving an “all-in” attitude is the best way to succeed in relationships, in business and in life. If you are all in, you put everything into your efforts, regardless of any hurdles and setbacks you encounter. In this episode, recorded live at MasterMind Summit, Brian explains how to best play the hand that life has given to you, no matter the difficulties; how to put every element of an all-in mindset into action; and how to use powerful all-in strategies in your daily life. By the end of this episode, you’ll be ready to jump in…and be all in! Inspirational quotes from today’s episode:“There are only two options regarding commitment. You’re either in or you’re out.” — Pat Riley, Hall of Fame Coach“Our doubts are traitors and make us lose the good we oft might win, by fearing to attempt.” — William Shakespeare“When you’re not using your talents, when you’re not all in…you know it and it eats you from the inside out.” — Brian Buffini“Being all in is the price of the good life.” — Brian Buffini“It takes the exact same amount of energy to worry as it does to believe.” — Brian Buffini Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As the first female F14 pilot, Carey Lohrenz led teams in some of the most demanding and extreme environments on earth. In this replay episode from The Curious CEO, she tells Dermot Buffini what her experiences taught her about fearless leadership and how those lessons can drive success in the competitive business world. YOU WILL LEARN:·     Why high-performing teams need fearless leaders.   ·     The three fundamentals of real fearlessness.·     Fearless strategies to supercharge your business.  MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: The Curious CEO podcast careylohrenz.com “Fearless Leadership,” by Carey Lohrenz “Span of Control,” by Carey LohrenzLeadership Conference NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE: “If you dilute your focus, you dilute your power.” – Carey Lohrenz “We never want to leave success to chance.” – Carey Lohrenz “When you get to be a high performer, it doesn't mean that you're no longer going to ever fear failure.” – Carey Lohrenz“The people who tell you that you can’t or that you won’t are usually the ones who are most afraid that you will.” – Carey Lohrenz “Bold, fearless action is what is going to drive success.” – Carey Lohrenz Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Click here to listen to the full episodeWhether it’s a listing appointment or a first date, there are times when you know early on a deal isn’t in the cards, but it’s too early to call it off. What results is often a great story, one to tell and retell for years to come. In this short episode, Brian Buffini talks about the time he and his wife tried to find a new family pet and ended up with a story they still laugh about to this day. You’ll learn why it’s important to speak the same language as your guard dog, the importance of asking questions and why it’s essential to have a laugh, even when the circumstances aren’t the greatest.“At the end of the day, worry less. Trust more in the process and enjoy the journey.” — Brian Buffiniitsagoodlife.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In today’s complex real estate market, you need to raise your game and be more professional than ever before. In this special episode, Brian outlines current market conditions, talks to NAR Chief Legal Officer and Chief Member Experience Officer Katie Johnson, and introduces a brand-new training program that will separate the pros from the amateurs in the industry. YOU WILL LEARN:The most up-to-date research on market conditions.   The new rules of real estate and some intricacies of the NAR settlement.·      How the CFSP training program will raise the bar for the entire industry.MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Become a Certified Full-Service ProfessionalDo It N.O.W. NAR The Peak Experience“Unreasonable Hospitality,” by Will Guidara  NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE: “The big push for this year will be in the Fall.” – Brian Buffini “You've got to be planting seeds with your database, with your customer base, with the relationships you have.” – Brian Buffini “People have gotten somewhat immune to the rates; people are getting a lot of help with their down payments; demand is still super high.” – Brian Buffini “We have a generation of Realtors without the skills to deal with a normal market. And the pros who've been around a long time haven't practiced those skills.” – Brian Buffini “There will be a significant reduction in the number of agents in the marketplace.” – Brian Buffini “There is a radical need for professionalism.” – Brian Buffini “You need to have a unique selling proposition. And you have to be able to articulate your value.”– Brian Buffiniitsagoodlife.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.