It's a Good Life

“Heroes are not ordinary people who do extraordinary things. They are, in fact, extraordinary people who choose not to be ordinary.” – Kevin Brown   The world needs heroes - people who lead, love and serve at a higher level. In this episode, Brian interviews author and speaker Kevin Brown about what it really means to be a hero. Kevin describes how he spiraled out of control as a teenager, how a special mentor helped to change the course of his life and how his son Josh’s diagnosis of autism and his wife’s resultant refusal to simply accept the storyline that life had given their child have inspired and influenced him immeasurably.   YOU WILL LEARN: Why we all need coaches to improve. Why the best sales principles never change. Why our understanding of heroism should be redefined.   MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Buffini & Company MasterMind Summit “The Hero Effect,” by Kevin Brown www.kevinbrownspeaks.com “The Strangest Secret,” by Earl Nightingale “Biscuits, Fleas & Pump Handles,” by Zig Ziglar “The Greatest Salesman in the World,” by Og Mandino “The Spellbinder’s Gift,” by Og Mandino   INSPIRATIONAL QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE: “There’s a lot of role models that show up in our lives. Some good, some bad. Some teach us just what not to be like, and others teach us exactly what we should be like.” – Kevin Brown “The skill sets of selling and being able to communicate profoundly changed my life financially and professionally.” – Kevin Brown “Your past is a place of reference, not a place of residence.” – Kevin Brown “We all need coaches. We all need people that will pour into us and make us better than we could have ever been on our own.” – Kevin Brown “I believe that we were created with talents, gifts and abilities as unique as our fingerprints. And the truth of the matter is, the definition of a hero has been redefined in my life over the last decade to be not ordinary people doing extraordinary things, but to be extraordinary people who choose not to be ordinary.” – Kevin Brown “Ordinary is a choice.” – Kevin Brown “It's amazing to me when you've got a compelling vision for your life and for your business the resources start to show up.” – Kevin Brown “So many people get up every day and they accept the storyline that life gives them. They accept it as their truth and they walk it out every single day and they never give one single thought to the fact that the pen is in their hands, always.” – Kevin Brown “Never stop searching for the gifts that you were given.” – Kevin Brown   https://www.TheBrianBuffiniShow.com http://www.brianbuffini.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brian_buffini Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brianbuffini Twitter: https://twitter.com/brianbuffini Theme Music:  “The Cliffs of Moher” by Brogue Wave Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“Leadership is not discovered; leadership is uncovered.” – Brian Buffini   We are all required to be leaders in many areas of our lives, whether that’s in our families, our careers or our businesses. In this episode, recorded live at Buffini & Company’s most elite event, The Peak Experience, Brian explains why great leadership starts with you and why you should embrace your unique gifts, styles and opportunities as you lead in life and in business.   YOU WILL LEARN: Why you must uncover your own leadership style. Seven chaotic leadership styles. Five qualities of an exceptional leader.   MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:  The Peak Experience “The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People,” by Stephen R. Covey “Graceland,” by Paul Simon   INSPIRATIONAL QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE: “I cannot give you a formula for success, but I can give you the formula for failure, which is: try to please everybody.” – Herbert Swope “Most of us spend too much time on what is urgent and not enough time on what is important.” – Stephen R. Covey “The single biggest problem in communication is the illusion that it has taken place.” – George Bernard Shaw “None of us is as smart as all of us.” – Ken Blanchard “Example is not the main thing in influencing others. It is the only thing.” – Albert Schweitzer “You set a goal, and you hit the goal, and you beat the goal – and winning becomes who you are.” – Brian Buffini “Bear in mind your own resolution to succeed is more important than any other thing.” – Brian Buffini “If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more you are a leader.” – John Quincy Adams   https://www.TheBrianBuffiniShow.com http://www.brianbuffini.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brian_buffini Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brianbuffini Twitter: https://twitter.com/brianbuffini Theme Music:  “The Cliffs of Moher” by Brogue Wave Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“The American Dream has always been classified as an aspiration to own your own piece of real estate.” – Brian Buffini Homeownership is the cornerstone of the American Dream. In this episode, Brian explains why real estate has been the making of him in his career, as a provider for his family and as a primary source of investment. Topics discussed include why people’s homes were their refuge during the COVID-19 pandemic, why owning is better than renting and why, for many people, the mortgage interest write-off could be the difference between being a renter and being an owner.Use the button below to download this week’s resource and follow along with the episode.READ FULL EPISODE TRANSCRIPT DOWNLOAD FREE RESOURCE YOU WILL LEARN:Why homeownership increases personal wealth and well-being.Why homeownership promotes stronger families and neighborhoods.Why homeownership is good for the economy. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:Episode 124, “Getting the Mortgage Monkey Off Your Back” INSPIRATIONAL QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE:“Food, shelter and clothing are the three predominant needs of humanity – and owning a home answers one of those.” – Brian Buffini“The house of everyone is to him as his castle and fortress.” – Edward Coke“Home should be an anchor, a port in a storm, a refuge, a happy place in which to dwell, a place where we are all loved, and where we can love.” – Marvin J. Ashton“As an immigrant, I didn't feel like I belonged in America until I owned a home.” – Brian Buffini“A house is made with walls and beams. A home is made with love and dreams.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson“Real estate cannot be lost or stolen, nor can it be carried away. Purchased with common sense, paid for in full and managed with reasonable care, it is about the safest investment in the world.” – Franklin D. Roosevelt“Having a home and buying real estate, even buying investment real estate, is a phenomenal goal to set your mind on, and a great set of goals to have as the end to which all your efforts are directed.” – Brian Buffini“There’s something permanent, and something extremely profound in owning a home.” – Kenny Guinn“90 percent of all millionaires become so through owning real estate.” – Andrew Carnegie“Buy real estate; they stopped making it.” – Mark Twain“Can a home buy you happiness? No, it can't. But can it contribute to your happiness? Absolutely.” – Brian Buffini“Owning a home is a keystone of wealth – both financial affluence and emotional security.” – Suze Orman“The strength of a nation derives from the integrity of the home.” – Confucius“Buy real estate, hold it and then buy some more.” – Brian Buffini“If you don’t own a home, buy one. If you own a home, buy another one. And if you own two homes, buy a third, and lend your relatives the money to buy a home.” – John Paulson“Owning a home is a magical thing. And it's the magic I hope that you currently are participating in.” – Brian Buffini“Real estate has provided me with the income to go pursue the gifts God's given me to go help as many people as I can. I owe that to real estate.” – Brian Buffini Connect with Brian Buffinihttps://www.Itsagoodlife.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“As we heal our soul, from there, everything else starts to work a whole lot better.” – Jon Gordon   With world events causing so much stress and anxiety, we must remember to take some time to feed our soul. In this episode, Brian interviews positivity master and eight-time bestselling author Jon Gordon about his new spiritual fable, “The Garden.” Different from Jon’s past writings, “The Garden” follows two teenagers struggling with mental health and an elderly neighbor who teaches them to overcome fear, stress and anxiety through his beautiful garden. Jon explains the Five D’s that hold us back and the strategies you need to counter each one to find peace and joy.  They also discuss the key to staying positive during tough times.   YOU WILL LEARN: The role faith plays in beating stress and anxiety. How to overcome the Five D’s that hold us back. How to stay positive during tough times. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: “The Garden,” by Jon Gordon “Training Camp,” by Jon Gordon Jongordon.com   INSPIRATIONAL QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE: “I’m sharing a framework and tips and strategies to overcome the anxiety, the fear the stress that can actually paralyze you, debilitate you and really sabotage you.” – Jon Gordon “When I lost my job and almost went bankrupt, I found my faith through that time and it prepared me for this time right now to be a light for others.” – Jon Gordon “When you have clarity, that drives focused action.” – Jon Gordon “Stars shine the brightest in the dark. Positive people shine the most in adversity.” — Brian Buffini “We need spiritual answers to matters of the heart and matters of the soul.” – Brian Buffini “I’ve learned to talk to myself, instead of listen to myself.” — Dr. James Gills “People often say that motivation doesn't last. Well, neither does bathing - that's why we recommend it daily.” — Zig Ziglar “How do you know if someone needs encouragement? If they are breathing.” – Truett Cathy   https://www.TheBrianBuffiniShow.com http://www.brianbuffini.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brian_buffini Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brianbuffini Twitter: https://twitter.com/brianbuffini Theme Music:  “The Cliffs of Moher” by Brogue Wave Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“Making sure we’re really intentional about who we give our energy to and who we don’t is key.” – Molly Fletcher   In this fast-paced and pressured world, it can be difficult to know how to achieve your best and feel energized and focused. In this episode, Brian interviews trailblazing former sports agent Molly Fletcher, hailed as the female Jerry Maguire, about her innovative new book, “The Energy Clock.” Molly describes why the best athletes in the world are intentional about where they put their energy and outlines practical tools for you to properly prioritize time, give more of yourself to what’s most important and waste less of your time and resources on what’s not.   YOU WILL LEARN: How to audit your energy. How to seek the important. How to set your energy clock.   MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: https://mollyfletcher.com “The Energy Clock,” by Molly Fletcher “The Power of Full Engagement,” by Jim Loehr and Tony Schwartz   INSPIRATIONAL QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE: “I thought – what if I could take some of the mindset, behaviors and even a methodology that I saw great athletes and coaches use and lift it up and apply it into the world of business for business people to use so that they could not use time really as their central indicator, but rather energy, and could that, in fact, increase performance?” – Molly Fletcher “I find, for myself, I cannot handle the volume of demand if I just manage time. It just doesn’t work. It’s all about managing energy.” – Brian Buffini “I believe whatever you chase chases you back.” – Brian Buffini “You better be better than your problems.” – Tom Izzo, basketball coach at Michigan State “Relationships are integral to our business success. It’s everything. Are you putting energy in and investing in the right relationships?” – Molly Fletcher “Relationships don’t do well without energy.” – Brian Buffini “We can’t lead, we can’t serve, we can’t solve problems if we don’t have enough energy.” – Molly Fletcher “If we can get really, really clear on what matters most, then what we have to have is really the discipline and the courage, at times, to say no to the things that don’t align with what matters most.” – Molly Fletcher “Along the way, just be gentle on yourself. We have a lot of people that pull on us and we won’t get it right all the time but, the more we get it right, the more we show up as our best selves.” – Molly Fletcher   https://www.TheBrianBuffiniShow.com http://www.brianbuffini.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brian_buffini Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brianbuffini Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“At the end of the day, I think, as dads, we have to just connect with who they are.” – Brian Buffini   With Father’s Day around the corner, dads everywhere are reflecting on what fatherhood means to them. In this episode, Brian and Joe Niego talk about their own experiences of fatherhood and what they have learned from parenting their kids – a total of 11 between them. Topics discussed include why kids must take ownership of their own decisions and learn to think critically, as well as advice for new parents and those who do not see their children every day.   YOU WILL LEARN: Why it’s important to say no. Why children should experience competition and adversity. Why it’s vital to really connect with your kids.   INSPIRATIONAL QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE: “I think there's a difference between being a father and being a friend.” – Joe Niego “I think competition is good. I think it introduces failure. It introduces disappointment. It introduces teamwork.” – Brian Buffini “Let's not overly protect our children. Let them compete. Let them experience all the good and the bad that comes as a result of competing in the classroom, competing on the athletic field, competing in the music arena. Let them compete in life because it brings out the best in them when a parent isn't there to save the day.” – Joe Niego “There's no such thing as failure. There's only feedback.” – Joe Niego “You’ve got to establish a culture for yourself and your own family.” – Brian Buffini “The number one thing I know I do is we make sure we take time to talk.” – Brian Buffini “In the short time I've been fathering, I see the whole idea of encouraging your kids to figure things out – critically think – pays huge dividends.” – Joe Niego “When we deny the ownership, we deny the opportunity.” – Brian Buffini “I think ownership implies responsibility. And we live in a culture where, you know, the parents take the responsibility, as opposed to the kids taking responsibility.” – Joe Niego “I want them (my kids) to be owners of their own destiny.” – Joe Niego “Don't parent out of fear.” – Brian Buffini “It's all about effort.” – Joe Niego   https://www.TheBrianBuffiniShow.com http://www.brianbuffini.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brian_buffini Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brianbuffini Twitter: https://twitter.com/brianbuffini Theme Music:  “The Cliffs of Moher” by Brogue Wave Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“The greatest thing we can do is love our neighbor as ourselves.” — Miles McPherson   In this episode, Brian interviews Miles McPherson about his book, “The Third Option: Hope for a Racially Divided Nation,” in which he explains that we must learn to see people not by the color of their skin, but as humans created in the image of God. Miles also talks about his time in the NFL, how he overcame his drug addiction and how he went on to found the Rock Church in San Diego.   YOU WILL LEARN: How Miles has navigated his faith journey. How he built his organization. His top three tips for honoring somebody.   MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: “The Third Option: Hope for a Racially Divided Nation,” by Miles McPherson “How to Read a Book,” by Mortimer J. Adler and Charles Van Doren www.milesmcpherson.com The Rock Church San Diego   INSPIRATIONAL QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE: “I think the secret sauce for me was being real. I mean, I talk about my sins all the time.” — Miles McPherson “As a church, we're trying to bring hope to every person we can, loving people where they're at.” — Miles McPherson “Whenever you're going through a trial and you wonder where God is, just remember that during the test the teacher is always silent.” — Anonymous “Be a servant. And understand what service you are providing to your customer.” — Miles McPherson “This book is about honoring what we have in common.” — Miles McPherson “We're all made in the image of God. We're all made for the purpose and with the ability to have loving relationships with each other.” — Miles McPherson “This book is going to teach us how to recognize the blind spots that we have; how to get over the fear that we have, the ignorance that we have; how to understand, how to love correctly. It’s going to give us tools to honor one another and develop stronger relationships with each other, no matter what we look like.” — Miles McPherson “When people think about having a race conversation, they always think about, well, I would assume, a race confrontation. Really, it should be a race consultation.” — Miles McPherson “Speak to people with a posture of learning and not assuming.” — Miles McPherson “In our country, we're looking at people, we're thinking everybody's a monster. But really, we're just brothers.” – Miles McPherson   https://www.TheBrianBuffiniShow.com http://www.brianbuffini.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brian_buffini Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brianbuffini Twitter: https://twitter.com/brianbuffini Theme Music:  “The Cliffs of Moher” by Brogue Wave Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kids expect beauty all day long. They just expect greatness. They expect today is going to be Christmas again.” – John O’Leary     As kids, we see the world with excitement and believe anything is possible. As we grow older, however, many of us lose that sense of delight. We become jaded and disconnected, no longer eagerly jumping into new experiences, but simply enduring every day. In this episode, Brian interviews John O’Leary about his new book, “In Awe.” John explains how to again tap into our childlike sense of wonder and become more engaged, successful and fulfilled in our lives.   YOU WILL LEARN: Five senses children innately possess that we’ve lost touch with as we age. Inspirational stories that show how to reclaim childlike joy. Why seeing through a child’s eyes changes how we interact with the world.    MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Episode 002, An Interview with John O’Leary “In Awe,” by John O’Leary Cardinals Hall of Fame broadcaster Jack Buck’s post 9/11 speech Boys & Girls Clubs of America   INSPIRATIONAL QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE: “Write down what you're grateful for. In taking inventory of what you have, you're more likely to multiply the very things that matter most.” – John O’Leary “Expect great things in your life and in the lives of those you serve and you love. Just don't be surprised when you actually move in the direction of making it so.” – John O’Leary “I love how you say in the book, ‘kids bring their baseball glove to the game.’ And even though there's thousands of people in the stands, they actually expect they're going to catch a ball. And here's the point: Are we even bringing our glove to the game?”  – Brian Buffini “When you’re at work, work like a dog. When you're at home, play like a puppy.” – John O’Leary “The way a child sees life is the way we must again see the reflection in the mirror.” – John O’Leary “For me, freedom is being available to show up and be fully present to those in your life that matter.” – John O’Leary   https://www.TheBrianBuffiniShow.com http://www.brianbuffini.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brian_buffini Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brianbuffini Twitter: https://twitter.com/brianbuffini Theme Music:  “The Cliffs of Moher” by Brogue Wave Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“If we keep the principles, there's blessings. If we break the principles, there's penalties.” – Brian Buffini In these uncertain times, the classic principles of success are more important than ever. In this episode, recorded live at the Buffini & Company MasterMind Summit, Brian explores some of the lessons in Napoleon Hill’s “Think and Grow Rich.” He explains why the timeless principles of the past hold the keys to our future and why love and relationships are vitally important for personal growth and development.   YOU WILL LEARN: The five major symptoms of not thinking. The key principles of success. The penalties for breaking these principles and the blessings of following them.   MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: “Think and Grow Rich,” by Napoleon Hill “How to Win Friends and Influence People,” by Dale Carnegie “Love Is,” by Les and Leslie Parrott Buffini & Company MasterMind Summit  www.buffiniandcompany/events   INSPIRATIONAL QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE: “‘What do I constantly have in mind?’ That's the question you want to ask yourself.” – Brian Buffini “The secret behind this book is about having a definite major purpose.” – Brian Buffini “He (Napoleon Hill) said, ‘First of all, take possession of your own mind and direct it to whatever ends you desire.’” – Brian Buffini “Second, what your mind feeds upon is what your mind attracts.” – Brian Buffini “Rich does not make you a jerk. Jerk makes you a jerk. Rich just exposes it more.” – Brian Buffini “We need to take possession of our own minds. That's what we've been gifted by the Creator; our minds.” – Brian Buffini “The truth of the matter is, you don't pursue significance, significance develops. You live a rich life; you'll leave a very significant legacy. It's just a by-product.” – Brian Buffini “There is no labor of love that doesn't have pain attached to it.” – Brian Buffini   https://www.TheBrianBuffiniShow.com http://www.brianbuffini.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brian_buffini Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brianbuffini Twitter: https://twitter.com/brianbuffini Theme Music:  “The Cliffs of Moher” by Brogue Wave Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“It's an ‘all hands on deck’ approach.” – Aaron Ford  In these difficult times, it’s reassuring to know that there are people watching out for us and ready and willing to help. In this episode, Brian interviews Nevada Attorney General Aaron Ford to learn how he and his team are working to serve the citizens and businesses of Nevada and how all Americans can best help and protect themselves during this global pandemic. Topics discussed include the rise of fraud and scam attempts, the revamping of the Home Again Nevada Homeowner Relief Program and the establishment of the United Way emergency rental assistance fund.   READ FULL EPISODE TRANSCRIPT   YOU WILL LEARN: What people should do if they encounter a fraudulent product or service. How Las Vegas is preparing to come back from COVID-19 challenges. How public-private partnerships are helping those in most need.   MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Bureau of Consumer Protection Hotline: 888-434-9989 http://ag.nv.gov/ Home Again Nevada Homeowner Relief Program Home Again Hotline: 1-855-457-4638 United Way of Southern Nevada and United Way of Northern Nevada and the Sierra Episode 203, A Home for the Brave – an Interview with Dr. Ben Carson and Brian D. Montgomery Episode 207, REALTORS® Make a Stand on Capitol Hill – an Interview with Shannon McGahn   INSPIRATIONAL QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE: “I think that one of the lessons that we take away from the last crisis is that, although it will take time, we will recover.” – Aaron Ford “It has been inspiring to see the real-estate community just stepping up. We're not just focused on making sales but on serving and giving back and being there, a voice of value, and connecting people.” – Brian Buffini “If I can pass on a message to every Nevadan out there, every American, every individual and family out there that's struggling with their health or struggling with their finances or struggling in general through this uncertainty. I would say that our communities are working hard each day doing everything in our power to get us through this.” – Aaron Ford “We all need to understand that we're going through this together. Be nice to each other. There's no need for us to compound the issues that we are experiencing right now by being nasty toward one another.” – Aaron Ford “When you come to the end of your rope, tie a knot and hang on.” – Franklin D. Roosevelt “We need to be patient. We need to be kind. We're all in this together.” – Brian Buffini   https://www.TheBrianBuffiniShow.com http://www.brianbuffini.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brian_buffini Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brianbuffini Twitter: https://twitter.com/brianbuffini Theme Music:  “The Cliffs of Moher” by Brogue Wave Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.