No Days Off with Brian Gubernick

Brian Gubernick
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Jan 21, 2026 • 10min

734. 4 Steps to Starting the Year Financially Healthy

This discussion emphasizes the importance of a solid financial foundation for entrepreneurs. Forget flashy investments; it's about clarity, stability, liquidity, and intentional risk. Monitoring earnings and expenses provides insight into your financial standing. Maintaining a cash reserve helps navigate tough months, while purposeful risk-taking enhances decision-making. Brian offers actionable steps like updating your balance sheet and assessing your liquidity. Strengthening your financial base not only reduces stress but also boosts freedom in your business decisions.
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Jan 20, 2026 • 13min

733. Healthspan as a Strategic Advantage for Entrepreneurs

At the start of the year, most health goals are about quick wins: losing weight, getting back in the gym, tightening things up. But that frame is incomplete. In this episode, Brian breaks down healthspan, the years you're strong, sharp, resilient, and fully capable, and why it matters now, not someday. For entrepreneurs, declining health doesn't show up all at once. It shows up as low energy, poor stress tolerance, slower decisions, and diminished leadership. Brian walks through a simple, practical healthspan framework built on consistency, not extremes, and challenges you to make small, repeatable changes that compound over the next decade. Health isn't a side project. It's part of your operating system. -- Get on the list to receive Brian's monthly newsletter: https://nodaysoff.com/subscribe/ Tune in to this podcast every weekday morning for 10 minutes or less as Brian shares lessons and stories about how to make positive changes in your life and business, one day at a time. That's what the "No Days Off" movement is all about. The objective is to spend focused time each day improving in some small way. Each episode presents questions to contemplate, concepts to understand, and actions to take in Business & Leadership, Wealth & Finances, Personal Development & Growth Time Management, Mindset & Attitude, Relationships, Family & Parenting, and Health. Visit our Resources Page to download helpful worksheets and diagrams: https://nodaysoff.com/templates/ Follow No Days Off Socials Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nodaysoffpodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nodaysoff_podcast/ Website: https://nodaysoff.com/ Meet Your Host: Brian Gubernick is a visionary leader with over 20 years of diverse business and life experience. Currently the Chief Real Estate Officer for PLACE Inc and Co-Founder of Metrix Masterminds, Brian has held numerous other significant roles in the real estate industry including property investor, Realtor, sales team owner, brokerage operating partner, title/escrow company investor, property management partner, and start-up executive. Brian has also trained and/or personally coached thousands of sales professionals on the tenants of business success, leadership, and personal development. Brian's passion for excellence is matched only by his love for family. He resides in Scottsdale, Arizona, with his wife and two daughters. When he's not creating exceptional real estate experiences or nurturing his entrepreneurial ventures, Brian can be found enjoying quality time with his loved ones. Part of the Win Make Give Podcast Network
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Jan 19, 2026 • 9min

732. Pressure Doesn't Build Character - It Exposes It

Pressure doesn't build character, it reveals it. In today's episode, Brian Gubernick unpacks a powerful idea from As a Man Thinketh by James Allen: circumstances don't make the entrepreneur, they expose them. When business is good, anyone can look confident. But when pressure hits, the truth shows up. This episode challenges you to look at your last high-pressure moment and ask one honest question: What did it reveal about me? From discipline and decision-making to leadership and emotional control, Brian breaks down why preparation, not better circumstances, is the real edge. -- Get on the list to receive Brian's monthly newsletter: https://nodaysoff.com/subscribe/ Tune in to this podcast every weekday morning for 10 minutes or less as Brian shares lessons and stories about how to make positive changes in your life and business, one day at a time. That's what the "No Days Off" movement is all about. The objective is to spend focused time each day improving in some small way. Each episode presents questions to contemplate, concepts to understand, and actions to take in Business & Leadership, Wealth & Finances, Personal Development & Growth Time Management, Mindset & Attitude, Relationships, Family & Parenting, and Health. Visit our Resources Page to download helpful worksheets and diagrams: https://nodaysoff.com/templates/ Follow No Days Off Socials Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nodaysoffpodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nodaysoff_podcast/ Website: https://nodaysoff.com/ Meet Your Host: Brian Gubernick is a visionary leader with over 20 years of diverse business and life experience. Currently the Chief Real Estate Officer for PLACE Inc and Co-Founder of Metrix Masterminds, Brian has held numerous other significant roles in the real estate industry including property investor, Realtor, sales team owner, brokerage operating partner, title/escrow company investor, property management partner, and start-up executive. Brian has also trained and/or personally coached thousands of sales professionals on the tenants of business success, leadership, and personal development. Brian's passion for excellence is matched only by his love for family. He resides in Scottsdale, Arizona, with his wife and two daughters. When he's not creating exceptional real estate experiences or nurturing his entrepreneurial ventures, Brian can be found enjoying quality time with his loved ones. Part of the Win Make Give Podcast Network
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Jan 16, 2026 • 1h 3min

731. Interview with Ugg Founder Brian Smith

This week on the No Days Off podcast, Brian Gubernick sits down with Brian Smith, the founder of UGG Australia. With just $500, a sharp eye for opportunity, and the courage to bet on himself, Brian turned a simple observation into a global billion-dollar brand. In this conversation, he breaks down what it really takes to build something meaningful. From trusting your instincts and pursuing your passion, to leveraging what's already inside you to create lasting success. -- Get on the list to receive Brian's monthly newsletter: https://nodaysoff.com/subscribe/ Tune in to this podcast every weekday morning for 10 minutes or less as Brian shares lessons and stories about how to make positive changes in your life and business, one day at a time. That's what the "No Days Off" movement is all about. The objective is to spend focused time each day improving in some small way. Each episode presents questions to contemplate, concepts to understand, and actions to take in Business & Leadership, Wealth & Finances, Personal Development & Growth Time Management, Mindset & Attitude, Relationships, Family & Parenting, and Health. Visit our Resources Page to download helpful worksheets and diagrams: https://nodaysoff.com/templates/ Follow No Days Off Socials Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nodaysoffpodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nodaysoff_podcast/ Website: https://nodaysoff.com/ Meet Your Host: Brian Gubernick is a visionary leader with over 20 years of diverse business and life experience. Currently the Chief Real Estate Officer for PLACE Inc and Co-Founder of Metrix Masterminds, Brian has held numerous other significant roles in the real estate industry including property investor, Realtor, sales team owner, brokerage operating partner, title/escrow company investor, property management partner, and start-up executive. Brian has also trained and/or personally coached thousands of sales professionals on the tenants of business success, leadership, and personal development. Brian's passion for excellence is matched only by his love for family. He resides in Scottsdale, Arizona, with his wife and two daughters. When he's not creating exceptional real estate experiences or nurturing his entrepreneurial ventures, Brian can be found enjoying quality time with his loved ones. Part of the Win Make Give Podcast Network
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Jan 15, 2026 • 11min

730. The Real Advantage Is Eliminating Guesswork

Is waking up early the secret to success? Not really! The real advantage lies in structures and routines that eliminate guesswork. Consistency, discipline, and predictable habits are essential for conserving mental energy and creating momentum. Brian shares his morning rituals and emphasizes the importance of intentional flexibility and saying no to maintain priorities. Most importantly, he encourages customizing routines to fit individual lifestyles and locking in one habit for 30 days to reduce self-negotiation.
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Jan 14, 2026 • 11min

729. How Do You Lead the Unleadable?

In this episode, Brian explores a question many leaders face but rarely talk about: how do you lead people who don't want to be led? Drawing from real-world experience, he explains why resistance to leadership is often about ego, emotion, or unclear structure—not bad intent. Brian walks through practical principles for creating order and direction without authority, including leading through clarity instead of control, introducing standards rather than titles, using questions to surface shared problems, and letting consequences—not commands—do the persuading. The episode closes with actionable steps for influencing flat or resistant groups by modeling behavior, reducing friction, and becoming the clearest thinker in the room. -- Get on the list to receive Brian's monthly newsletter: https://nodaysoff.com/subscribe/ Tune in to this podcast every weekday morning for 10 minutes or less as Brian shares lessons and stories about how to make positive changes in your life and business, one day at a time. That's what the "No Days Off" movement is all about. The objective is to spend focused time each day improving in some small way. Each episode presents questions to contemplate, concepts to understand, and actions to take in Business & Leadership, Wealth & Finances, Personal Development & Growth Time Management, Mindset & Attitude, Relationships, Family & Parenting, and Health. Visit our Resources Page to download helpful worksheets and diagrams: https://nodaysoff.com/templates/ Follow No Days Off Socials Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nodaysoffpodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nodaysoff_podcast/ Website: https://nodaysoff.com/ Meet Your Host: Brian Gubernick is a visionary leader with over 20 years of diverse business and life experience. Currently the Chief Real Estate Officer for PLACE Inc and Co-Founder of Metrix Masterminds, Brian has held numerous other significant roles in the real estate industry including property investor, Realtor, sales team owner, brokerage operating partner, title/escrow company investor, property management partner, and start-up executive. Brian has also trained and/or personally coached thousands of sales professionals on the tenants of business success, leadership, and personal development. Brian's passion for excellence is matched only by his love for family. He resides in Scottsdale, Arizona, with his wife and two daughters. When he's not creating exceptional real estate experiences or nurturing his entrepreneurial ventures, Brian can be found enjoying quality time with his loved ones. Part of the Win Make Give Podcast Network
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Jan 13, 2026 • 12min

728. How to Fire the Engines Back Up After a Layoff

After a layoff, reviving momentum is all about discipline, not feelings. Brian suggests reframing post-time-off struggles as a rhythm issue, emphasizing the importance of daily routines. Drawing wisdom from influential thinkers, he highlights the need to maintain standards while lowering intensity. Practical action items focus on establishing non-negotiables and linking daily activities to identity. He stresses the value of patience, encouraging listeners to let momentum build slowly rather than force dramatic returns.
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Jan 12, 2026 • 9min

727. How Great Leaders Delegate

Delegation is one of the most misunderstood leadership skills. In this episode of No Days Off, Brian Gubernick shares a firsthand experience of being on the receiving end of poor delegation—and the leadership lessons it exposed. Rather than creating leverage, the delegation failed due to lack of ownership, weak modeling, and an incomplete handoff. Brian breaks down why effective delegation never removes responsibility from the leader, why modeling behavior matters more than instructions, and how improper handoffs set even capable people up to struggle. This episode reframes delegation not as a way to offload work, but as a tool to develop people, scale leadership, and drive better outcomes. The episode closes with a practical action item leaders can immediately use to improve how they delegate—starting with ownership. Key Topics • Why delegation does not transfer ownership • The difference between delegating and dumping • How modeling behavior sets the standard • The four elements of a proper handoff • A simple test to evaluate your delegation before you assign work Perfect for leaders, entrepreneurs, and managers who want to scale without losing control—and build people in the process. -- Get on the list to receive Brian's monthly newsletter: https://nodaysoff.com/subscribe/ Tune in to this podcast every weekday morning for 10 minutes or less as Brian shares lessons and stories about how to make positive changes in your life and business, one day at a time. That's what the "No Days Off" movement is all about. The objective is to spend focused time each day improving in some small way. Each episode presents questions to contemplate, concepts to understand, and actions to take in Business & Leadership, Wealth & Finances, Personal Development & Growth Time Management, Mindset & Attitude, Relationships, Family & Parenting, and Health. Visit our Resources Page to download helpful worksheets and diagrams: https://nodaysoff.com/templates/ Follow No Days Off Socials: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nodaysoffpodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nodaysoff_podcast/ Website: https://nodaysoff.com/ Meet Your Host: Brian Gubernick is a visionary leader with over 20 years of diverse business and life experience. Currently the Chief Real Estate Officer for PLACE Inc and Co-Founder of Metrix Masterminds, Brian has held numerous other significant roles in the real estate industry including property investor, Realtor, sales team owner, brokerage operating partner, title/escrow company investor, property management partner, and start-up executive. Brian has also trained and/or personally coached thousands of sales professionals on the tenants of business success, leadership, and personal development. Brian's passion for excellence is matched only by his love for family. He resides in Scottsdale, Arizona, with his wife and two daughters. When he's not creating exceptional real estate experiences or nurturing his entrepreneurial ventures, Brian can be found enjoying quality time with his loved ones. Part of the Win Make Give Podcast Network
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Jan 9, 2026 • 12min

726. A Realistic Standard for Physical Capability

Explore the importance of training for physical capability instead of just aesthetics. Discover 12 essential tests inspired by the Centenarian Decathlon, including benchmarks like sprint times, deadlifts, and push-up endurance. Brian emphasizes that strength, endurance, and mobility are vital life skills. Learn how to evaluate your fitness with challenges like the two-minute plank and full burpees. This conversation encourages you to diagnose your gaps and work towards a body that supports your desired lifestyle.
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Jan 8, 2026 • 8min

725. The Wolf You Feed

A simple Cherokee proverb asks a powerful question: which wolf are you feeding? In this episode, Brian breaks down how small, quiet thoughts shape your leadership, culture, and outcome, especially under pressure. What you give attention to wins. -- Get on the list to receive Brian's monthly newsletter: https://nodaysoff.com/subscribe/ Tune in to this podcast every weekday morning for 10 minutes or less as Brian shares lessons and stories about how to make positive changes in your life and business, one day at a time. That's what the "No Days Off" movement is all about. The objective is to spend focused time each day improving in some small way. Each episode presents questions to contemplate, concepts to understand, and actions to take in Business & Leadership, Wealth & Finances, Personal Development & Growth Time Management, Mindset & Attitude, Relationships, Family & Parenting, and Health. Visit our Resources Page to download helpful worksheets and diagrams: https://nodaysoff.com/templates/ Follow No Days Off Socials: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nodaysoffpodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nodaysoff_podcast/ Website: https://nodaysoff.com/ Meet Your Host: Brian Gubernick is a visionary leader with over 20 years of diverse business and life experience. Currently the Chief Real Estate Officer for PLACE Inc and Co-Founder of Metrix Masterminds, Brian has held numerous other significant roles in the real estate industry including property investor, Realtor, sales team owner, brokerage operating partner, title/escrow company investor, property management partner, and start-up executive. Brian has also trained and/or personally coached thousands of sales professionals on the tenants of business success, leadership, and personal development. Brian's passion for excellence is matched only by his love for family. He resides in Scottsdale, Arizona, with his wife and two daughters. When he's not creating exceptional real estate experiences or nurturing his entrepreneurial ventures, Brian can be found enjoying quality time with his loved ones. Part of the Win Make Give Podcast Network

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