It's a Good Life

“You don’t have to be perfect people – you just have to be perfect for each other.” — Brian Buffini Brian and Beverly Buffini know the secrets to enduring love and a happy family – they’ve been married for 28 years and have raised six phenomenal kids together! In this special episode, Brian and Beverly answer questions from listeners about balancing their relationship with family and business commitments, staying focused and organized in their very busy lives, and growing together over the years. You’ll learn routines to strengthen your family emotionally and financially, ways to overcome discouragement, and tips to keep your relationship alive and strong. By the end of the episode, you’ll be on track to create happier and healthier relationships for life! Are you a Buffini Show Insider? What are you waiting for? Join today!   Inspirational quotes from today’s interview: “Everything that we do is based on our faith.” — Beverly Buffini “One of our main goals was to try to always be on the same page and we knew that the only way to do that was to establish routines.” — Beverly Buffini “We actually created a mission statement; part of that mission statement was to enact and include routines that we would consistently do.” — Beverly Buffini “The big thing is continually to take input, find the best, come together, and get on the same page.” — Brian Buffini “For us, quitting was never a concept.” — Brian Buffini “We were committed to grow and, as long as you’re committed to grow, that means you’re humble enough to learn.” — Brian Buffini “Love is patient…patience is the key.” — Brian Buffini “It’s about thinking about the other person, considering the other person.” — Beverly Buffini “It’s very hard to stay ticked off with someone when you’re praying with them!” — Brian Buffini “We have safe haven places…laughter is the best medicine!” — Brian Buffini “Our dreams, goals, and vision have been in alignment.” — Beverly Buffini “If you don’t put in the time, don’t expect the result.” — Brian Buffini “We try to serve one another; we try to outdo each other.” — Brian Buffini “Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit.” — Philippians 2:3-4 “We live to serve each other in our marriage and we try to out-give each other.” — Beverly Buffini “We are in the business of family together.” — Brian Buffini “Check your ego at the door.” — Brian Buffini “I believe we have a secret weapon…that is gratitude. Gratitude keeps everything in perspective. It fuels our marriage, it fuels our family, and it catches us.” — Brian Buffini “I tried to create…an environment where there was gratitude, respect, and we valued one another. We were very fastidious at creating that environment in our home.” — Beverly Buffini “The biggest thing is example.” — Brian Buffini “Decide what your true north is, what do you value, what are your hopes and dreams, and then stick with it!” — Brian Buffini “You don’t have to be perfect people – you just have to be perfect for each other.” — Brian Buffini “Give your life away, and then you get to have it back.” — Brian Buffini “Three words – I love you – need to be said over and over again.” — 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. http://www.broguewave.com http://www.facebook.com/broguewave Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“If you are more mentally tough you will be able to be more resolved, more determined, and more successful.” — Brian Buffini We all face setbacks in life. Whatever difficulties you encounter, mental toughness will help you deal with them. In this episode, Brian describes the characteristics of mentally tough people, explains how analyzing your patterns will reveal where you need to grow, and provides powerful how-to’s to guarantee success. By the end of the episode, you’ll be ready to tackle whatever challenges may come your way, rise above them, and live the good life! Are you a Buffini Show Insider? What are you waiting for? Join today!   Inspirational quotes from today’s interview: “Being mentally tough is part and parcel of living the good life.” — Brian Buffini “Mentally tough people are resilient, resolved, and willing to take risks.” — Brian Buffini “I see people give up all the time…and I see people persevere to huge levels of success.” — Brian Buffini “If I have a bad hour, I try not to make it a bad day. If I have a bad day, I try not to have two bad days.” — Brian Buffini “Try not to make two mistakes in a row.” — Beverly Buffini “Man never made any material as resilient as the human spirit.” — Bernard Williams “Fall down seven times; get up eight.” — Japanese proverb “Difficulties break some men, but make others.” — Nelson Mandela “When your mind and heart are aligned, then you’re resolved.” — Brian Buffini “Resolve will melt no rocks, but it can scale them.” — Mary Ann Evans “Determination gives you the resolve to keep going, in spite of the roadblocks that are before you.” — Denis Waitley “I will persist until I succeed.” — Og Mandino “Mentally tough people take calculated risks.” — Brian Buffini “If you play not to lose, the best you can hope for is not losing.” — Brian Buffini “If you’re not willing to risk the unusual, you’ll have to settle for the ordinary.” — Jim Rohn “Only those who risk going too far can possibly find out how far one can go.” — TS Eliot “There’s a big difference between stopping and quitting.” — Brian Buffini “Stopping is simply a loss of momentum. Quitting is a loss of hope.” — Brian Buffini “Once you learn to quit, it becomes a habit.” — Vince Lombardi. “Age wrinkles the body. Quitting wrinkles the soul.” — General Douglas MacArthur “When you focus on one day at a time it builds up resilient resolve that allows you to become more mentally tough.” — Brian Buffini “The goal is to reprogram ourselves with the positive.” — Brian Buffini “You may not control all the events that happen to you, but you can decide not to be reduced by them.” — Maya Angelou “One of the things that makes us mentally weaker is procrastination.” — Brian Buffini “If you’re doing a difficult thing, put it at the top of your schedule.” — Zig Ziglar “If you do what is easy, your life will be hard. If you do what is hard, your life will be easy.” — Les Brown “Motivation is what gets you started, but habit is what keeps you going.” — Jim Rohn “Accountability makes it automatic, keeps you going, and keeps you on track.” — Brian Buffini “Accountability breeds responsibility.” — Stephen Covey “You cannot escape the responsibility of tomorrow by evading it today.” — President Abraham Lincoln “Watch and improve your self-talk.” — Brian Buffini “Talk to yourself like you would to someone you love.” — Brene Brown “Whether you think you can or you think you can’t, you’re right.” — Henry Ford “Mental toughness will bless you, allow you to enjoy your life, succeed at higher levels, and give great energy to people.” — Brian Buffini   Mentioned in this episode: The Brian Buffini Show – Episode #025: The Power of a Made-up Mind  The Brian Buffini Show – Episode #115: How to Be Resilient The Brian Buffini Show – Episode #101: Tough Times Never Last; Tough People Do – with Master Motivator, Les Brown The Brian Buffini Show – Episode #040: Getting Caught Talking to Yourself   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. http://www.broguewave.com http://www.facebook.com/broguewave Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“If you have a good start and a good finish, it seems that the middle takes care of itself.” — Brian Buffini For over two decades, Brian Buffini has helped people get their year off to a great start. In this special Facebook Live broadcast episode, Brian shares the techniques he uses for success. He explains why you must recap and review the past year, why written goals are vital, and how to stay on track no matter what. Brian also answers questions from Buffini Show Insiders, including how to maximize coaching and ways to move past a production plateau. By the end of the episode, you’ll be on your way to having your best year ever! Are you a Buffini Show Insider? What are you waiting for? Join today for free bonus material and the opportunity to get your questions answered on podcasts like this!   Inspirational quotes from today’s interview: “If you have a good start and a good finish, it seems that the middle takes care of itself.” — Brian Buffini “In the Chinese calendar, 2019 is the year of the PIG…Pour In Good stuff.” — Brian Buffini “If you pour in the good stuff, you’ll be putting bacon on the table, you’ll be living high on the hog, and you won’t be a ‘boar.’” — Brian Buffini “This is the time to be intentional.” — Brian Buffini “It’s very important to take stock of the previous year.” — Brian Buffini “We can all have the feelings that the year’s been a struggle or a grind…what we want is perspective.” — Brian Buffini “Every year I start with a journal.” — Brian Buffini “Recapping the past sets you up for the future.” — Brian Buffini “To make up your mind, write down your goals.” — Brian Buffini “People who have written goals achieve at a far higher rate than those who don’t.” — Brian Buffini “The first step to getting anywhere is deciding you’re no longer willing to stay where you are.” — JP Morgan “If you don’t make up your mind, your unmade mind will unmake you.” —Stanley Jones “You can’t go back and change the beginning, but you can start where you are and change the ending.” — CS Lewis “If you aim at nothing, you’ll hit it every time.” — Zig Ziglar “You have to stay on track so you’re not like a sparkler or firework that burns bright and then fizzles out.” — Brian Buffini “Our mission is to impact and improve the lives of others. We take people who are ‘here’ and help them go to ‘there’.” — Brian Buffini “You need to find the philosophy that you identify with and the motivation, training, and coaching that you need.” — Brian Buffini “If you want to be something different, you better do something different and then commit to it.” — Brian Buffini “Iron sharpens iron.” — Brian Buffini “Call it a clan, call it a network, call it a family, whatever you call it, whoever you are, you need one.” — Elizabeth Howard. “Success doesn’t do well alone. And it doesn’t happen alone.” — Brian Buffini “It’s more joy when you’re on the journey with somebody.” — Brian Buffini     Mentioned in this episode: The Pathway to Mastery™ The Brian Buffini Show – Episode #025: The Power of a Made-Up Mind     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. http://www.broguewave.com http://www.facebook.com/broguewave Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“Know where the goal is, then we can create a plan to get there.” — Michael Stromsness Many of us want to get into shape or lose weight but, despite our best efforts, we often get off track or even give up altogether. In this episode, Brian interviews his personal trainer, Michael Stromsness, and reveals the secrets of his fitness journey. The founder and owner of Neutrility Gym and a trained chiropractor, Michael explains why building a strong foundation, discovering the ‘why’ behind your goals, and putting a solid plan in place are the keys to success. Brian also reveals how untreated sports injuries led to a cycle of discouragement, how the unique Triple R system recalibrated his beliefs about exercise, and why being fit helps him physically, emotionally, and mentally. Are you a Buffini Show Insider? What are you waiting for? Join today for free bonus material and the opportunity to get your questions answered on podcasts like this!   Inspirational quotes from today’s interview: “People put goals out there with no meaning behind them… know where the goal is, then we can create a plan to get there.”—Michael Stromsness “So many of us start out with an unrealistic goal and an unrealistic timeframe.” — Brian Buffini “The truth is, we want the outcome, but we don’t want the process.” — Brian Buffini “If you’re being physically active and eating better, you’re going to have more energy and less stress.” — Michael Stromsness “As you’re improving one part of your life, the other parts can improve too.” — Michael Stromsness “Being physically fit and healthy improves every part of your life.” —Michael Stromsness “Say you’re building a house. If you have a good foundation you can get away with some shoddy work…but if you have a bad foundation, it doesn’t matter how well you finish that house…eventually things will start to go a little off.” — Michael Stromsness “The foundation for our body is to be able to breathe correctly…to be able to activate our core correctly…and to be able to load our feet.” — Michael Stromsness “Slow and steady wins the race.” — Brian Buffini “It’s about attacking what you need to attack…you can aggressively attack things, but it has to be in the correct sequence.” — Michael Stromsness “The stronger we get, the more resilient we get.” — Michael Stromsness “We can have the greatest workout in the world, but if our nutrition isn’t supporting our workout, then we’re just running our wheels.”  — Michael Stromsness “I found myself becoming discouraged over time by doing the wrong things.” — Brian Buffini “It’s a balance. It’s 100 percent working out and it’s 100 percent nutrition. You’re not going to outwork a bad diet. And a good diet is not going to replace working out.”—Michael Stromsness “You could have a great race car, but if you dump water in the gas tank, that car is not going to drive.” — Michael Stromsness “If you’re doing all the right exercises, but you’re not eating or you’re eating garbage, you’re not going to perform.” — Michael Stromsness “Going to the gym used to be a grind – now it’s part of my routine and lifestyle. ”— Brian Buffini   Mentioned in this episode: www.enlightenedsavage101.com   Connect with Brian Buffini http://www.brianbuffini.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brianbuffini Twitter: https://twitter.com/brianbuffini 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. http://www.broguewave.com http://www.facebook.com/broguewave Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“So many of these goals are attainable – the key is laying the foundation and having a strategy for one step at a time.” — Angelo Poli The New Year is a time when many of us make resolutions to improve and change our lives. In this special episode, Dermot Buffini, CEO of Buffini & Company, interviews Angelo Poli, an internationally recognized expert in fitness and nutrition. Founder of MetPro, the world’s first algorithm based weight-loss engine, Poli explains the philosophy behind his pioneering evaluation-based approach to weight management and fitness. Dermot also reveals what inspired him to change his habits, how his new routine has fundamentally altered his relationship with food and transformed his lifestyle, and how his improved health and fitness has impacted his productivity as a leader and CEO. Are you a Buffini Show Insider? What are you waiting for? Join today!   Inspirational quotes from today’s interview: “The secret is routine.” — Angelo Poli “Even if life happens and you deviate, as long as your routine is in place, you will slide back into habits and strategy.”— Angelo Poli “My mindset was all or nothing. But this system has the reality of life built into it…it has grace. If I blow this meal, I just need to get the next one right.” — Dermot Buffini “I don’t have to think about my choices—they are already made for me. That’s what a healthy routine should be. And I have a coach to remind me that when I step out of the routine, I must step back in.” — Dermot Buffini “Most in the weight loss / diet industry are genuine in their desire to help people get healthy. But some vital pieces are getting left out—and that is how the metabolism responds to dieting.” — Angelo Poli “When you have a passion for helping others, the person that can sacrifice the most is yourself.” — Dermot Buffini “When you make yourself available to yourself, you’re far more available to others.” — Dermot Buffini “The acronym for the average American diet is SAD.” — Dermot Buffini “I used to work out and reward myself with something bad. Now the reward for me is the outcome of the exercise.” — Dermot Buffini “All the best leaders make self care their highest priority and it is the most strategic thing they can do for their business.” — Mike Foster, emotional fitness coach “There’s lots of help in this world if you can just find people you can put your name to.” — Dermot Buffini “So many of these goals are attainable – the key is laying the foundation and having a strategy for one step at a time.” — Angelo Poli “We feel privileged to be able to help people with an evaluation based system that teaches them the next step.” —Angelo Poli “I don’t believe in absolutes. There never has to be absolutes. What there is is routine and habit.” — Angelo Poli “The time to change your health is right now.” — Dermot Buffini     Mentioned in this episode: www.metpro.com     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. http://www.broguewave.com http://www.facebook.com/broguewave Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“Learn to live in the present.” — Brian Buffini  Christmas is a time of year when many of us take stock of our lives. In this episode, Brian explains why Christmas is so special to him. He recalls the joy of anticipation he experienced as a child at Christmas and outlines how we can tap into that feeling all year round, he tells the tale of the best Christmas he ever had, and he explains why the gift of the present is the most precious of all. Are you a Buffini Show Insider? What are you waiting for? Join today!   Inspirational quotes from today’s interview: “We didn’t have a lot growing up. No gift was that memorable – but the anticipation was the greatest thing.” — Brian Buffini “When was the last time you had the anticipation of a child?” — Brian Buffini “As we have more comfortable lives, there’s less that we anticipate and more that we expect. That expectation can sometimes turn into a sense of entitlement.” — Brian Buffini “When the prize is great, the price is small.” — Brian Buffini “Keep your eyes on the prize.” — Brian Buffini “The only thing that will last is relationships with people.” — Brian Buffini “It’s not how hard you fall; it’s how high you bounce.” — Tom Kelly, Navy Veteran “At the end of the day, the greatest present is the present.” — Brian Buffini “Yesterday is history, tomorrow’s a mystery. Today is a gift and that’s why we call it the present.” — Anonymous “It’s OK to be shaped by your past, but you can’t drive a car by constantly looking in the rear-view mirror.” — Brian Buffini “Focus on where you’re going.” — Brian Buffini “You need to learn from your past, not get judged by your past or get stuck by your past.” — Brian Buffini “Tomorrow causes a lot of anxiety and apprehension for people.” — Brian Buffini “Learn to live in the present.” — Brian Buffini “The present of faith opened up my heart, my life, and my eyes.” — Brian Buffini     Mentioned in this episode: One Minute Manager – Spencer Johnson Who Moved My Cheese? – Spencer Johnson The Present – Spencer Johnson   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. http://www.broguewave.com http://www.facebook.com/broguewave Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“Under your nose there are people who are wise, have insight and have life experience.” — Brian Buffini In a changing marketplace, real estate professionals need to know how they can prepare for the year ahead. In this episode, Brian answers questions submitted by Buffini Show Insiders via social media following Brian Buffini’s Bold Predictions episode #131. Brian identifies market disruptors, forecasts the evolution of both the economy and the real estate industry, and examines the developing role of today’s agent. Topics discussed include how to generate the best leads, how to harness technology to your advantage, and how to find and nurture an enduring relationship with a mentor. By the end of the episode, you’ll be ready to take on 2019 with renewed energy and confidence! Are you a Buffini Show Insider? What are you waiting for? Join today for free bonus material and the opportunity to get your questions answered on podcasts like this!   Inspirational quotes from today’s interview: “When the market get slower, it gets better for a professional broker.” — Brian Buffini “We are moving to a professionals market.” — Brian Buffini “Focus on your lead generation techniques.” — Brian Buffini “Everything starts and ends with the ability to generate a customer.” — Brian Buffini “In today’s world there is technology and social media overload. To avoid overwhelm…find technologies that are vital, simple, and duplicable.” — Brian Buffini “To build and grow mentorship relationships, look inside the list of relationships you already have.” — Brian Buffini “Under your nose there are people who are wise, have insight, and have life experience.” — Brian Buffini “It’s a great market for professional real-estate agents who generate their own leads.” — Brian Buffini “Teams are here to stay as long as the team leaders focus on real lead generation.” — Brian Buffini “Can I trust you, are you good at what you do, do you care about me?” — Lou Holtz     Connect with Brian Buffini Watch Facebook Live of episode #133 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. http://www.broguewave.com http://www.facebook.com/broguewave Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“Selling is an art. When done right it’s a craft; when mastered it’s a beautiful experience.” — Brian Buffini Many people have a negative connotation of sales, usually because of unskilled, unprofessional, and even unkind transactional experiences. In this episode, Brian describes what good selling is, what it’s not, and how you can excel at it. You’ll learn why sales is a noble profession, why it should be treated as a contact sport, and how you can transform your sales career with just three core principles. By the end of the episode, you will understand why – once it is developed, grown, and mastered – the skill of sales is a game changer in every aspect of business and life. Are you a Buffini Show Insider? What are you waiting for? Join today!   Inspirational quotes from today’s interview: “Sales is the act of selling something.” — Merriam-Webster “Most people in sales are in a reaction – they want people to buy from them, they don’t want to sell anything.” — Brian Buffini “A bad salesperson gets you to make a decision you don’t want to make when you don’t want to make it.” — Brian Buffini “A good salesperson helps you to make a decision you need to make when you need to make it.” — Brian Buffini “The free market does not exist without the exchange of goods and services. The only way the exchange of goods and services happens is with sales.” — Brian Buffini “Never be ashamed to be called a salesperson.” — Brian Buffini “A salesperson is someone who enthusiastically promotes what they have.” — Brian Buffini “To me, job titles don’t matter, everyone is in sales.” — Harvey Mackay “I have never worked a day in my life without selling. If I believe in something I sell it, and I sell it hard.” — Estée Lauder “Believe in yourself and promote it.” — Brian Buffini “If the business you’re in requires you to deal with people you are in sales.” — Zig Ziglar “Selling is never about convincing. It is always about helping.” — Mark Cuban “My enthusiasm and motivation come in the form of serving.” — Brian Buffini “People love to buy – give them the opportunity.” — Brian Buffini “The quality of business communications has become poorer in recent years as people avoid phone calls and face-to-face meetings, I can only assume, in some misguided quest for efficiency.” — Richard Branson “Face to face, voice to voice. That’s where the magic is.” — Brian Buffini “Principles don’t change, tactics do.” — Brian Buffini “Whoever is careless with the truth in small matters cannot be trusted with important matters.” — Albert Einstein “Do what you do so well that people will want to see it again and bring their friends.” — Walt Disney “Grow where you’re planted.” — Brian Buffini “This is an action movie, and you have to be an action star.” — Brian Buffini     Mentioned in this episode: The Brian Buffini Show – Episode #094: The Ancient Scrolls of Success   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. http://www.broguewave.com http://www.facebook.com/broguewave Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“Change is bad for the people who don’t anticipate, prepare, and work accordingly. Change is fantastic for the folks who are ready.” — Brian Buffini In a rapidly-changing marketplace, real estate professionals need to get prepared for the year ahead so they can navigate the unnecessary noise and better serve their clients. In this episode, Brian gives his annual forecast for the coming year and analyzes the state of the economy, the changing landscape of the real estate industry, and the role of today’s agent. Brian outlines market forces at play, takes a deep dive into industry facts and statistics, and offers in-depth tips and advice for finding the best leads and capitalizing on current trends to supercharge your business. By the end of the episode, you’ll have all the tools you need to face 2019 with confidence! Are you a Buffini Show Insider? What are you waiting for? Join today!   Inspirational quotes from today’s interview: “It’s going to be a fantastic market for professional real estate agents and a very, very challenging market for unskilled, uneducated, unprepared realtors.” — Brian Buffini “What I see in the industry right now is a level of destruction and confusion like I’ve never seen.” — Brian Buffini “I believe that the real estate industry has lost its focus and has allowed a very important term to be hijacked, and that is the term called lead.” — Brian Buffini “The economy is doing well. It will be a very small adjustment to the real estate business in 2019, but it will be massive in regards to the day to day operations of the simple broker and their agent, and most people are not equipped for it.” — Brian Buffini “We’re going to have the same number of transactions, but…rates are going to nudge up to 5 percent; market times are going to expand out to 30 days. You’ll have to have a different set of skills.” — Brian Buffini “You’re going to have to be more skilled, you’re going to have to have more personal inventory, and you’re going to have to manage your cash flow differently.” — Brian Buffini “Realtors are making less money than ever… there is a greater gap between the haves and have-nots in real estate than ever before.” — Brian Buffini “If you want to succeed in 2019 and beyond, invest in relationships….be exceptional with service…and then master your skills.” — Brian Buffini “More than 80 percent of all transactions are through a sphere of influence.” — Brian Buffini “Work harder on yourself than you do on your job. If you work hard on your job, you can make a living, if you work hard on yourself, you can make a fortune.” — Jim Rohn “Income seldom exceeds personal development.” — 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. http://www.broguewave.com http://www.facebook.com/broguewave Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“We judge others by their actions, we judge ourselves by our intentions.” — Stephen Covey  Giving is a powerful philosophy for business and for life. Put simply, if you give more, you get more. There is no better investment you can make in your business, your relationships, or your character. Give in slices, and it will come back in loaves! In this episode, Brian and Joe delve into more guidelines, tips, and strategies for giving your way to greatness. You’ll learn why people crave attention and respond so well when you pay it to them, how you can give someone the benefit of the doubt instead of jumping to judgment, why being respectful is one of the keys to building successful relationships, and how an attitude of gratitude can transform your life and be the most powerful gift you give to both others and to yourself. Are you a Buffini Show Insider? What are you waiting for? Join today!   Inspirational quotes from today’s interview: “Distractions are all around us.” – Joe Niego “I give attention with my eyes, ears, and body language. I want people to feel their value.” – Joe Niego “I do a lot more listening than I do talking.” – Joe Niego “I give people a lot of attention because I’m genuinely interested in learning from them.” – Brian Buffini “People get very athletic in relationships – they’re quick to judgment and often jump to conclusions. That’s not healthy.” – Joe Niego “We judge others by their actions, we judge ourselves by our intentions.” Stephen Covey “I don’t think there’s been a time in history when people have jumped to conclusions and judged quicker more than now.” – Brian Buffini “A lot of times there are ten sides to a story.” – Brian Buffini “The world does not revolve around you.” – Joe Niego “Respect is not given in a package, it’s given with behavioral interactions.” – Joe Niego “When you show respect, love often follows.” – Brian Buffini “The one word in the English vocabulary that I use more than any other is thanks.” – Joe Niego “You can’t feel grateful and entitled at the same time.” – Brian Buffini “Having an attitude of gratitude is a gift you give to others and, more importantly, it’s the one gift you give to yourself.” – Joe Niego   Mentioned in the episode: “As a Man Thinketh” by James Allen   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. http://www.broguewave.com http://www.facebook.com/broguewave Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.