

It's a Good Life
Brian Buffini
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.
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Dec 31, 2019 • 29min
Your Questions on Mindsets, Motivation and Methodologies #189
“Keep doing, keep trying and keep analyzing.” – Brian Buffini No matter where you are on the path to success, there’s always more to learn. In this episode, Brian answers questions on personal growth from Buffini Insiders. Topics discussed include how to untap your potential, find your true purpose and stay motivated. If you want to expand your thinking and keep growing, then this podcast is a must! Are you a Buffini Insider? What are you waiting for! Sign up today for your opportunity to receive exclusive perks and for a brand new feature to ask Brian a question! Already an Insider? Do you want to ask Brian a question or want advice on mindsets, motivation and methodologies of success? Log in to submit your question and for a chance to connect with Brian on-air! Inspirational quotes from today’s podcast: “When you’re totally free, you can be in bondage.” – Brian Buffini “The best way to analyze your personal growth is to journal.” – Brian Buffini “Along the way, life leaves little clues.” – Brian Buffini “You want to find out the little things that mean the most to you.” – Brian Buffini “A purpose can also be made up of a series of things.” – Brian Buffini “There’s different seasons, there’s different reasons, there’s different places on the journey.” – Brian Buffini “Find out what gives you that tuning fork moment.” – Brian Buffini “Keep doing, keep trying and keep analyzing.” – Brian Buffini “Follow the breadcrumbs.” – Brian Buffini “People often say that motivation doesn’t last. Well, neither does bathing - that’s why we recommend it daily.” – Zig Ziglar “Sometimes the tank runs empty.” – Brian Buffini “Motivation is one day at a time. Success is one day at a time. Relationships are one day at a time. Business is one day at a time.” – Brian Buffini “You’ve got to have the long-term vision…but success is one day at a time.” – Brian Buffini “All organization breaks down into prioritization and systemization.” – Brian Buffini “It gets down to first things first. What are the non-negotiables?” – Brian Buffini “It’s always good to develop a ‘do not disturb’ sign for your forehead!” – Brian Buffini “The worst feeling in the world is ‘I can’t win.’” – Brian Buffini “I felt compelled once I had the chance to help people.” – Brian Buffini “Often, out of your pain comes your purpose.” – Brian Buffini “Along with the dream come a few nightmares!” – Brian Buffini “Embracing the grind is the characteristic of the highest achievers.” – Brian Buffini Connect with Brian Buffini http://www.brianbuffini.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brianbuffini Twitter: https://twitter.com/brianbuffini Buffini Show Insiders: http://www.thebrianbuffinishow.com/insiders Love what you heard? Share it with your friends! http://bit.ly/BrianBuffiniShow Click here to buy our Podcast theme music, “The Cliffs of Moher” by Brogue Wave. Brogue Wave. http://www.broguewave.com http://www.facebook.com/broguewave Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 24, 2019 • 24min
‘Tis the Season #188
“Don’t forget where you’ve come from this year and also savor what you’ve achieved.” — Brian Buffini Every Christmas, Brian gives himself a gift that has been vital to the mindset, motivation and methodologies of success throughout his career. In this episode, he explains how, between Christmas and New Year, he takes the time to reflect, reorganize and reload. You’ll learn three ways to get ready for the new year. As a Buffini Insider perk, we wanted to gift you with a worksheet, ‘Tis the Season, that will provide you a space to reflect, reorganize and reload. Follow along and put your year into perspective, identify your true priorities and refocus on your goals. If you want to start the year with all guns blazing, then you won’t want to miss this episode! three ways to get ready for the new year and we wanted to gift you with a worksheet that will provide you a space to reflect, reorganize and reload.” Are you a Buffini Insider? What are you waiting for! Sign up today for this week’s exclusive resource and for your opportunity to receive exclusive perks and for a brand new feature to ask Brian a question! Already an Insider? Don’t forget to download your exclusive resource! Do you want to ask Brian a question or want advice on mindsets, motivation and methodologies of success? Log in to submit your question and for a chance to connect with Brian on-air! Inspirational quotes from today’s podcast: “It’s very important that you don’t forget where you’ve come from, both in the long term and the short term.” — Brian Buffini “The days are long and the years are short.” — Anonymous “If you know from whence you came, there are absolutely no limitations to where you can go.” — James Baldwin “Don’t forget where you’ve come from this year and also savor what you’ve achieved.” — Brian Buffini “The key is not to prioritize what’s on your schedule, but to schedule your priorities.” — Stephen Covey “Clutter is a physical manifestation of fear that cripples our ability to grow.” — H.G. Chissell “Early in my career, I thought that organization would destroy my creativity, whereas now I feel the opposite. Discipline is the concrete that allows you to be creative.” — Verna Gibson “First you go to work on your goals, then your goals go to work on you.” — Jim Rohn “Goals need to be in writing.” — Brian Buffini “Success is where preparation and opportunity meet.” — Bobby Unser “The most successful people will tell you of all the people who helped them.” — Brian Buffini “Human beings do better together. They do better with support.” — Brian Buffini “Nothing holds a person accountable like another person. That is really where the magic happens.” — Brian Buffini Connect with Brian Buffini http://www.brianbuffini.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brianbuffini Twitter: https://twitter.com/brianbuffini Buffini Show Insiders: http://www.thebrianbuffinishow.com/insiders Love what you heard? Share it with your friends! http://bit.ly/BrianBuffiniShow Click here to buy our Podcast theme music, “The Cliffs of Moher” by Brogue Wave. Brogue Wave. http://www.broguewave.com http://www.facebook.com/broguewave Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 17, 2019 • 40min
I Can. I Will. I Believe. with Beverly Buffini #187
“We need to replace the ‘I can’t’ with an ‘I can’ so we can persevere in the moment.”– Beverly Buffini Life has highs and lows, and it can be difficult to persevere when times are tough. In this episode, recorded live at a Buffini & Company event, Beverly Buffini teaches the three affirmations that model the winning attitude and spirit of the Buffini family. Featuring Beverly’s personal stories of overcoming adversity, by the end of this episode you’ll be fired up to never quit, no matter what! Are you a Buffini Insider? What are you waiting for! Sign up today for your opportunity to receive exclusive perks and for a brand new feature to ask Brian a question! Already an Insider? Do you want to ask Brian a question or want advice on mindsets, motivation and methodologies of success? Log in to submit your question and for a chance to connect with Brian on-air! Inspirational quotes from today’s interview: “One who gains strength by overcoming obstacles possesses the only strength which can overcome adversity.” – Albert Schweitzer “When we say ‘I can’t,’ we’re actually giving up.” – Beverly Buffini “We need to replace the ‘I can’t’ with an ‘I can’ so we can persevere in the moment.” – Beverly Buffini “When we give up, we develop the quitting muscle.” – Beverly Buffini “When you feel like quitting…change your course and change your thinking.” – Beverly Buffini “Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.” – Galatians 6:9 “Self-confidence is the most attractive quality a person can have. How can anyone see how great you are, if you can’t see it yourself?” –Anonymous “When you give up, you shatter your self-confidence.” – Beverly Buffini “When we give up, we live with regret.” – Beverly Buffini “When we want to quit, we have to push a little bit further because we never know what’s right underneath our feet.” – Beverly Buffini “Many of life’s failures are people who did not realize how close they were to success when they gave up.” – Thomas Edison “Stop, but then start again.” – Beverly Buffini “When we persevere, we build the achievement muscle.” – Beverly Buffini “We’ve intentionally raised our children to have a winning attitude.” – Beverly Buffini “When you achieve, it’s contagious and it affects other people.” – Beverly Buffini “Nothing builds self-esteem and self-confidence like accomplishment.” – Thomas Carlyle “When we persevere, we’re fitter for life.” – Beverly Buffini “I’ve failed over and over and over again in my life, and that is why I succeed.” – Michael Jordan “When we persevere, we become an unstoppable person.” – Beverly Buffini “Don’t say I wish, say I will.” – Beverly Buffini “If you want to achieve your goals, you’ve got to write those goals down.” – Beverly Buffini Connect with Brian Buffini http://www.brianbuffini.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brianbuffini Twitter: https://twitter.com/brianbuffini Buffini Show Insiders: http://www.thebrianbuffinishow.com/insiders Love what you heard? Share it with your friends! http://bit.ly/BrianBuffiniShow Click here to buy our Podcast theme music, “The Cliffs of Moher” by Brogue Wave. Brogue Wave. http://www.broguewave.com http://www.facebook.com/broguewave Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 10, 2019 • 52min
Brian’s 2020 Bold Predictions #186
“My job is to point out what’s coming so that you can navigate and win.”– Brian Buffini Are you ready for what 2020 has in store? The real estate sector is undergoing a time of unprecedented change, and there will be more challenges in the year ahead. In this episode, Brian shares his bold predictions for the market in 2020 by using the most up-to-date research to cut through the clutter and analyze the state of the market, the industry and the agent. If you want to know what to expect, how to effectively and easily deal with upcoming changes and how to capitalize on future opportunities, then this podcast is for you! Are you a Buffini Insider? What are you waiting for! Sign up today for your opportunity to receive exclusive perks and for a brand new feature to ask Brian a question! Already an Insider? Do you want to ask Brian a question or want advice on mindsets, motivation and methodologies of success? Log in to submit your question and for a chance to connect with Brian on-air! Inspirational quotes from today’s interview: “My job is to point out what’s coming so that you can navigate and win.” – Brian Buffini “Buyers are more anxious than ever before. You have to be very confident, you have to be very reassuring and you’ve got to know your facts.” – Brian Buffini “Talking to clients during negative news cycles – that’s what you’re going to have to become expert at.” – Brian Buffini “As a pro, you need to be able to bring perspective. It needs to be based in truth; it needs to be based in fact. You need to be prepared for it; you need to get skilled for it.” – Brian Buffini “Real estate is being disrupted as we speak.” – Brian Buffini “The market will always find efficiencies.” – Brian Buffini “Disruption can be a good thing.” – Brian Buffini “Disruption starts with unhappy customers, not technology. Technology is not something to be feared. It’s something that helps.” – Brian Buffini “Disruption happens because unhappy customers happen…customers are not getting their needs met.” – Brian Buffini “The key component is how we focus on our customers. This, to me, is a silent disruption to our industry.” – Brian Buffini “The way to succeed? Get in the consumer game.” – Brian Buffini “We all have to get back to the customer – that’s who our boss is, that’s who we work for.” – Brian Buffini “Work on your skills…I have never seen agents this poorly trained, this poorly skilled.” – Brian Buffini “The more we erode the skills, the more opportunity that arises for the truly skilled.” – Brian Buffini “You’ve got to hustle!” – Brian Buffini “We want success without work, we want money without sacrifice – it’s just not the way the world works.” – Brian Buffini “The most referable skill is negotiation.” – Brian Buffini “If you create inventory, you can control your own business.” – Brian Buffini “Superior is a discernible differentiation. Don’t just give people what they paid for...give everybody more than they paid for.” – Brian Buffini “You can do this! If you have a desire to serve people, you can do it.” – Brian Buffini “You can have a great business, you can have a great life and you can serve your customers in a fantastic way. That, ultimately, is the boldest prediction I have.” – Brian Buffini Connect with Brian Buffini http://www.brianbuffini.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brianbuffini Twitter: https://twitter.com/brianbuffini Buffini Show Insiders: http://www.thebrianbuffinishow.com/insiders Love what you heard? Share it with your friends! http://bit.ly/BrianBuffiniShow Click here to buy our Podcast theme music, “The Cliffs of Moher” by Brogue Wave. Brogue Wave. http://www.broguewave.com http://www.facebook.com/broguewave Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 3, 2019 • 29min
I’m Not Really a Waitress – an Interview with Suzi Weiss-Fischmann #185
“Be patient and be passionate.” – Suzi Weiss-Fischmann From surviving the hardship of communist Hungary to becoming the living embodiment of the American Dream, OPI cofounder Suzi Weiss-Fischmann is an extraordinary powerhouse in the beauty industry. In this episode, Brian interviews Suzi about her book, “I’m Not Really a Waitress,” - his favorite book of 2019 - and discovers the inspirational story behind The First Lady of Nails. Are you a Buffini Insider? What are you waiting for! Sign up today for your opportunity to receive exclusive perks and for a brand new feature to ask Brian a question! Already an Insider? Do you want to ask Brian a question or want advice on mindsets, motivation and methodologies of success? Log in to submit your question and for a chance to connect with Brian on-air! Inspirational quotes from today’s interview: “This country has opportunities like no place in the world.” – Suzi Weiss-Fischmann “I always wanted to control my own destiny.” – Suzi Weiss-Fischmann “You have a dream, you pursue that dream, you can achieve it.” – Suzi Weiss-Fischmann “A business without a vision isn’t a business, it’s a pastime.” – Suzi Weiss-Fischmann “There’ll be zigs and zags in the road, but you just continue on your path.” – Suzi Weiss-Fischmann “It’s very important for grand success to have long-term vision.” – Suzi Weiss-Fischmann “Relationships are extremely important.” – Suzi Weiss-Fischmann “Today’s consumer wants to be part of the brand.” – Suzi Weiss-Fischmann “Free press is every bit as good as paid press.” – Suzi Weiss-Fischmann “Mistakes happen; you’ve got to move on.” – Suzi Weiss-Fischmann “If you feel good about something, go for it. If your gut tells you yes, believe in yourself.” – Suzi Weiss-Fischmann “I feel as passionate today as when I started.” – Suzi Weiss-Fischmann “My challenge was always ‘how do I do better than I did yesterday?’” – Suzi Weiss-Fischmann “The one thing I never forgot is where I came from…and I do not want to go back there.” – Suzi Weiss-Fischmann “Life is all about experiences…you learn from each one of them.” – Suzi Weiss-Fischmann “You’re only as good as the people who work for you.” – Suzi Weiss-Fischmann “If you delegate and give authority to people, they can do things better than you.” – Suzi Weiss-Fischmann “Be patient and be passionate.” – Suzi Weiss-Fischmann Mentioned in this episode: “I’m Not Really a Waitress,” by Suzi Weiss-Fischmann Connect with Brian Buffini http://www.brianbuffini.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brianbuffini Twitter: https://twitter.com/brianbuffini Buffini Show Insiders: http://www.thebrianbuffinishow.com/insiders Love what you heard? Share it with your friends! http://bit.ly/BrianBuffiniShow Click here to buy our Podcast theme music, “The Cliffs of Moher” by Brogue Wave. Brogue Wave. http://www.broguewave.com http://www.facebook.com/broguewave Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 26, 2019 • 43min
The 10 Vows of the Rich #184
“Being broke is simply a state of your account – being poor is a state of mind. You have to fix the mind and the account.” – Brian Buffini What are the core differences between those who struggle financially and those who are millionaires? In this episode, recorded live at Buffini & Company’s MasterMind Summit, Brian dives into The 10 Vows of the Rich and explores the mindset, actions and disciplines of the rich, as inspired by Og Mandino’s book, “The Greatest Salesman in the World, Part 2: The End of the Story.” If you want to know how to have a rich life, then this podcast is for you! “For our Buffini Insiders, we have a gift as a way to say thanks. Our team has put together an outline of the Vows of the Rich for you to keep and review often. This resource, along with the Ancient Scrolls for Success, are posted in Brian’s office and also in his home. He reviews them every morning and now you can do the same. Are you a Buffini Insider? What are you waiting for! Sign up today and download this week’s exclusive copy of The Ten Vows of the Rich! Also, for receive the exclusive content. Already an Insider? Download your exclusive copy of The 10 Vows of the Rich to keep and review often. Also, don’t forget to ask Brian a question! If you want advice on mindsets, motivation and methodologies of success, log in to submit your question and for a chance to connect with Brian on-air! Inspirational quotes from today’s interview: “What we’re looking for is a rich life.” – Brian Buffini “One element of the rich life is finance.” – Brian Buffini “Being broke is simply a state of your account – being poor is a state of mind. You have to fix the mind and the account.” – Brian Buffini “Warren Buffet made 99 percent of his money after the age of 52.” – Brian Buffini “Rags to riches is a common story in America…because the opportunity is here.” – Brian Buffini “Self-pity is an acid which eats holes in happiness.” – Earl Nightingale “If you have self-pity, then you are a victim. If you are a victim, you’re not in charge…you will not change your economic circumstances.” – Brian Buffini “Those who maintain both a calendar and a to-do list are 289 percent more likely to be millionaires.” – Dr. Randall Bell “Building relationships with people…is the best way to build a business. It’s also the best way to build a life.” – Brian Buffini “Analyze your mistakes. You’ve already paid the tuition, you might as well get the lesson.” – Tim Fargo “I never dreamed about success; I worked for it.” – Estee Lauder “I’ve never worked a day in my life without selling. If I believe in something, I sell it and I sell it hard.” – Estee Lauder “They say opportunity knocks? Let me tell you – distraction lays on the doorbell.” – Brian Buffini “The only time you’re waiting is when you’re planning.” – Brian Buffini Mentioned in this episode: “The Greatest Salesman in the World, Part 2: The End of the Story,” by Og Mandino “From Now On”, from “The Greatest Showman” Connect with Brian Buffini http://www.brianbuffini.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brianbuffini Twitter: https://twitter.com/brianbuffini Buffini Show Insiders: http://www.thebrianbuffinishow.com/insiders Love what you heard? Share it with your friends! http://bit.ly/BrianBuffiniShow Click here to buy our Podcast theme music, “The Cliffs of Moher” by Brogue Wave. Brogue Wave. http://www.broguewave.com http://www.facebook.com/broguewave Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 19, 2019 • 37min
Finding Chika – an Interview with Mitch Albom #183
“Whatever time we get, it’s given, it’s not lost. Appreciate it that way and you’ll hug your kids a lot tighter.” – Mitch Albom What does it mean to be a family? In this episode, Brian interviews bestselling author Mitch Albom about his new book, “Finding Chika.” This heart-warming memoir of love and loss tells the story of a young Haitian orphan called Chika who taught Mitch that families can be made in many ways, changing his life forever. No matter where you are today, this episode has a message of hope and encouragement for you. Are you a Buffini Insider? What are you waiting for! Sign up today for your opportunity to receive exclusive perks and for a brand new feature to ask Brian a question! Already an Insider? Do you want to ask Brian a question or want advice on mindsets, motivation and methodologies of success? Log in to submit your question and for a chance to connect with Brian on-air! Inspirational quotes from today’s interview: “Carrying her (Chika) to the end of her journey was my job.” – Mitch Albom “She gave us the greatest gift that anyone can be given – she made us a family.” – Mitch Albom “God blessed my life.” – Mitch Albom “The book “Finding Chika” is not a sad story…it’s a story about how you make a family, first and foremost.” – Mitch Albom “There are many ways that families are made.” – Mitch Albom “Our job is carrying our children, all of us.” – Mitch Albom “What we carry defines us.” – Mitch Albom “It’s never too late to start a family.” – Mitch Albom “There are children all over the world, like Chika, who need help like this. We are a family of man here.” – Mitch Albom “We did not lose a child; we were given a child. Everybody should be able to look at their children that way.” – Mitch Albom “Whatever time we get, it’s given, it’s not lost. Appreciate it that way and you’ll hug your kids a lot tighter.” – Mitch Albom Mentioned in this episode: Have Faith Haiti “Finding Chika,” by Mitch Albom Connect with Brian Buffini http://www.brianbuffini.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brianbuffini Twitter: https://twitter.com/brianbuffini Buffini Show Insiders: http://www.thebrianbuffinishow.com/insiders Love what you heard? Share it with your friends! http://bit.ly/BrianBuffiniShow Click here to buy our Podcast theme music, “The Cliffs of Moher” by Brogue Wave. Brogue Wave. http://www.broguewave.com http://www.facebook.com/broguewave Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 12, 2019 • 28min
Breaking Bad #182
“We can break bad habits and we can institute good habits.” – Brian Buffini Good habits are one of the key ingredients of success. In this episode, Brian shares how you can change your life by changing your habits, one step at a time. If you want to stop living on autopilot, break bad habits and build up positive habits instead, then this episode is for you!Are you a Buffini Insider? What are you waiting for! Sign up today for your opportunity to receive exclusive perks and for a brand new feature to ask Brian a question!Already an Insider? Do you want to ask Brian a question or want advice on mindsets, motivation and methodologies of success? Log in to submit your question and for a chance to connect with Brian on-air! Inspirational quotes from today’s interview:“The vast majority of habits are unconscious.” – Brian Buffini“We can break bad habits and we can institute good habits.” – Brian Buffini“Good habits are the key to all success. Bad habits are the unlocked door to failure.” – Og Mandino“Habits create stability.” – Brian Buffini“We have to be aware that we have a homeostasis towards certain habits.” – Brian Buffini“Habits die hard.” – Brian Buffini“It takes a lot to break those old habits.” – Brian Buffini“Bad habits are like a comfortable bed. Easy to get into, hard to get out of.” – Anonymous“Habits are automatic.” – Brian Buffini“We can make a good habit automatic. We can stop an automatic bad habit.” – Brian Buffini“Habits will form whether you want them or not. Whatever you repeat, you reinforce.” – James Clear“Repetition of the same thought or physical action develops into a habit which, repeated frequently enough, becomes an automatic reflex.” – Norman Vincent Peale“Habits are compounding.” – Brian Buffini“Small changes will make a big difference over a long period of time.” – Brian Buffini“Anytime you take the smallest of bad habits and replace them with a good habit, you change your life.” – Brian Buffini“If you don’t think small things make a difference, try sleeping in a room with a mosquito.” – Anonymous“We build our character from the bricks of habit we pile up day by day.” – Zig Ziglar“Routines are very, very powerful.” – Brian Buffini“The difference between who you are and who you want to be is what you do.” – Charles Duhigg“If you don’t like your outcomes, change your responses.” – Jack Canfield“Make the healthy response attractive.” – Brian Buffini“When you do the good stuff, reward yourself.” – Brian Buffini“Good habits are as addictive as bad habits, and a lot more rewarding.” – Harvey Mackay“Take small steps.” – Brian Buffini“The man who moves mountains begins by carrying away small stones.” – Confucius“We rise to great heights by a winding staircase of small steps.” – Francis Bacon“Identify with the habit personally.” – Brian Buffini“We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act but a habit.” – Aristotle. Mentioned in this episode: "Atomic Habits," by James Clear "The Power of Habit," by Charles Duhigg "The Power of Full Engagement," by Tony Schwartzwww.halhigdon.com - Hal Higdon Connect with Brian Buffiniitsagoodlife.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 5, 2019 • 33min
The Jackass Whisperer — an Interview with Scott Stratten #181
“A jackass is the common annoyance, it’s the everyday annoyance. But it’s the one that keeps happening.” – Scott Stratten Have you ever had to deal with a jackass? In this episode, Brian interviews “UnMarketing’s” Scott Stratten about his new book - co-authored with Alison Stratten – “The Jackass Whisperer”. If you want to know how to deal with annoying people at work, at home and online – and even how to recognize the jackass within – then this podcast is for you! Are you a Buffini Insider? What are you waiting for! Sign up today for your opportunity to receive exclusive perks and for a brand new feature to ask Brian a question! Already an Insider? Do you want to ask Brian a question or want advice on mindsets, motivation and methodologies of success? Log in to submit your question and for a chance to connect with Brian on-air! Inspirational quotes from today’s interview: “My job is not to rehabilitate jerks on line; I’m not the jackass whisperer.” – Scott Stratten “It seems like, to me, jackassery is on the rise!” – Brian Buffini “The book is actually about empathy…the only thing we can control is ourselves.” – Scott Stratten “Jackasses are the purveyors of pet peeves.” – Scott Stratten “We can only stop the streak ourselves.” – Scott Stratten “We don’t think we’re part of the problem. And if we don’t think we’re part of the problem, we’ll never be able to create the solution.” – Scott Stratten “A jackass is the common annoyance, it’s the everyday annoyance. But it’s the one that keeps happening.” – Scott Stratten “We only give the benefit of the doubt to people we have already confirmed are good people.” – Scott Stratten “I believe humans are good.” – Scott Stratten “When I’m out of sorts, everyone’s a jackass!” – Brian Buffini “Whenever somebody is getting upset about something, it’s not the whole story.” – Scott Stratten “Nothing happens in a vacuum.” – Scott Stratten “Your mind is the biggest jackass of all.” – Scott Stratten “Unfortunately, whoever gets us at the end of our rope is usually our family.” – Scott Stratten “Pointed sarcasm in a relationship creates erosion.” – Scott Stratten “Everybody in every situation can be one (a jackass).” – Scott Stratten “We spend our whole lives trying to be in control of everything.” – Brian Buffini “You can make the day different.” – Scott Stratten “If today’s a bit better, that means tomorrow can be a bit better.” – Scott Stratten “All we have is today.” – Brian Buffini Mentioned in this episode: The Brian Buffini Show, Episode 99 “The Jackass Whisperer”, by Scott Stratten and Alison Stratten Connect with Brian Buffini http://www.brianbuffini.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brianbuffini Twitter: https://twitter.com/brianbuffini Buffini Show Insiders: http://www.thebrianbuffinishow.com/insiders Love what you heard? Share it with your friends! http://bit.ly/BrianBuffiniShow Click here to buy our Podcast theme music, “The Cliffs of Moher” by Brogue Wave. Brogue Wave. http://www.broguewave.com http://www.facebook.com/broguewave Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 29, 2019 • 44min
Lessons from the Legends — A Q&A with Our Most Successful Clients on Finance #180
“When it comes to winning financially…the tortoise always wins.” – Brian Buffini Brian Buffini has been teaching on finance for over three decades. In this live studio session, Brian answers financial questions on air from longtime Buffini & Company Members and Insiders. Topics discussed include how to put a financial plan in place and stick to it, how to invest in real estate and how to use debt strategically. Are you a Buffini Insider? What are you waiting for! Sign up today for your opportunity to receive exclusive perks and for a brand-new feature to ask Brian a question! Already an Insider? Do you want to ask Brian a question or want advice on mindsets, motivation and methodologies of success? Log in to submit your question and for a chance to connect with Brian on-air! Inspirational quotes from today’s interview: “We will have little dips; but the dips are chances for us to catch our breath.” – Brian Buffini “For me, every time there’s a dip, I buy. I buy real estate and I buy stocks.” – Brian Buffini “I don’t time the market; I buy and I hold.” – Brian Buffini “You’ll double your income as fast as you double your self-esteem.” – Brian Buffini “The greatest vacation in the world is the one that’s paid for before you go!” – Brian Buffini “You need to have your financial plan in place and stick to it like your life depends on it; because it does.” – Brian Buffini “You have your budget, you have your savings, you have your investments and you win. And you win big.” – Brian Buffini “I won’t buy something unless I can put down 40 to 50 percent minimum.” – Brian Buffini “Use the market to your advantage.” – Brian Buffini “Having reserves is good peace of mind.” – Brian Buffini “We’re spending money we don’t have on things we don’t need to impress people we don’t even know.” – Brian Buffini “Consumer spending is at an all-time high right now. We’re starting to see the same loose practices that got people into trouble in the first place.” – Brian Buffini “When it comes to winning financially…the tortoise always wins.” – Brian Buffini “There’s nothing like owning real estate that ultimately pays you.” – Brian Buffini “There is an appropriate smart use of debt.” – Brian Buffini “I have used debt very strategically in my career.” – Brian Buffini “You need to journal your own journey.” – Brian Buffini Shout-out to Buffini & Company Master Class here? To find out more about the business solutions that Buffini & Company offers visit buffiniandcompany.com/bc to sign up for a free consultation. Connect with Brian Buffini http://www.brianbuffini.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brianbuffini Twitter: https://twitter.com/brianbuffini Buffini Show Insiders: http://www.thebrianbuffinishow.com/insiders Love what you heard? Share it with your friends! http://bit.ly/BrianBuffiniShow Click here to buy our Podcast theme music, “The Cliffs of Moher” by Brogue Wave. Brogue Wave. http://www.broguewave.com http://www.facebook.com/broguewave Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.


