No Days Off with Brian Gubernick

We live in a world that worships speed—faster replies, faster results, faster everything. But what if moving slower was actually the smarter play? In today’s episode, Brian Gubernick flips the script on a surprising concept: strategic inefficiency. He shares a real story about a business partner whose “inefficient” tendencies --- slow decisions, longer silences, deliberate timing -- used to drive him nuts… until Brian realized those pauses were actually power moves. From building trust to unlocking creativity, making better hires to handling conflict, Brian outlines five critical areas where slowing down doesn’t just work, it wins. But he also calls out the fine line between patience and paralysis, challenging you to examine when inefficiency becomes avoidance. This one’s for the hard chargers who are addicted to urgency. It’s a reminder that faster isn’t always better. Smarter is. -- Text NDO to 59559 to subscribe to our daily texts + get a link to the newest episode. 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

If you’re building anything, your business, your brand, your body, your mindset, you already know that. But the better question is: What will get you there? In this episode, Brian Gubernick breaks down a powerful framework inspired by Dr. Benjamin Hardy’s new book, The Science of Scaling. It’s not about hustle. It’s not about doing more. It’s about doing less -- with more clarity, more intensity, and more purpose. You’ll learn: Why “reasonable” goals are killing your growth, how to set impossible goals that force you to think bigger, why cutting good things is harder (and more necessary) than cutting bad ones, the three-part framework: Frame, Floor, Focus, how Brian has applied these exact ideas inside his businesses and life. Whether you’re trying to 10X your revenue, rebuild your habits, or level up your leadership, this episode will show you the exact mindset and execution shifts required to scale without losing your soul. This isn’t about grinding harder. It’s about aligning better. -- Text NDO to 59559 to subscribe to our daily texts + get a link to the newest episode. 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

You didn't fly across the country, or the world, just to waste your first 48 hours in a fog. In this episode, Brian Gubernick breaks down his 7-step jet lag playbook to help you hit the ground running, literally. No gimmicks. No sleep aids. Just real, actionable tactics that high performers can use to stay sharp across time zones. Whether you're traveling for vacation, business, or event season, these habits will keep your brain switched on and your energy dialed in. From landing while the sun’s up, to grounding barefoot in grass (yes, really), to fasting strategically and using caffeine like a pro. Brian shares exactly how he resets fast and gets to execution. If you’re someone who travels often and refuses to lose momentum, this episode is a must.   -- Text NDO to 59559 to subscribe to our daily texts + get a link to the newest episode. 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

Most people ease up when they’re close to the finish line. They let their form slip, their energy fade, and they coast into the next thing hoping no one notices. But that’s not how high performers operate. In today’s episode, Brian shares one of the most impactful lessons he’s ever come across -- delivered by Olympic skier Billy Kidd, who taught that the last three turns are what matter most. Not just on the mountain, but in your business, your leadership, your relationships, and your day. Because how you finish anything is how you’ll start the next. Sloppy endings reinforce sloppy standards. Strong finishes create momentum and reinforce identity. We dive into: Why the end of a call, meeting, day, or quarter shapes more than you think, how to build finish-strong rituals that lock in excellence, and the one question every elite operator should ask themselves today. You don’t just practice how you perform. You perform how you finish. So stop coasting when it counts—and start building a reputation for showing up until the very end.   -- Text NDO to 59559 to subscribe to our daily texts + get a link to the newest episode. 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

If you’re not going to do it well, don’t do it at all. At first glance, it sounds like something your high school coach barked from the sidelines. But today, we unpack what that quote really means—especially when it comes from someone like Amelia Boone: world champion endurance athlete and corporate attorney at Apple. This isn’t about perfectionism. It’s not about quitting when things get hard. It’s about ruthless prioritization. About knowing where you’re elite, and having the discipline to cut what dilutes that. In business, that means fewer offers, fewer distractions, deeper focus. In leadership, it means building systems and people around your weaknesses. In health, it means keeping the promises you make to yourself. In relationships, it means showing up fully or not at all. Mediocrity is expensive. Dabbling costs energy. Half-commitments take up space where mastery should live. -- Text NDO to 59559 to subscribe to our daily texts + get a link to the newest episode. 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

Today, Brian shares a hard-hitting leadership principle borrowed from the Navy SEALs: “Two is one, one is none.” At first glance, it sounds like it's about gear. Backup weapons, extra batteries, contingency radios. But dig deeper and you'll realize: this mindset isn't just about combat -- it’s about life, leadership, business, and resilience. Relying on a single employee, one lead source, one fitness routine, or one method of connection with your family? You’re exposed. You’re fragile. You’ve built a single point of failure. True strength isn’t in doing more. It’s in building margin. Redundancy. Backup plans. Training your team to lead. Diversifying your inputs. Creating layers of protection, not just betting on one. Great leaders don’t panic when the plan fails, because they’ve already built the next one. -- Text NDO to 59559 to subscribe to our daily texts + get a link to the newest episode. 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

In this episode of No Days Off, Brian shares a deceptively simple yet deeply powerful mindset shift: go first. Inspired by a quote from Gabrielle Reece in Tools of Titans, Brian explores what it means to take the initiative — to be the first to smile, to reach out, to give praise, to lead. While most people wait for permission, validation, or certainty, those who go first create connection, build trust, and gain momentum. You’ll hear real-life examples from both personal and business contexts that show how going first can be the difference between stagnation and growth, between missed moments and meaningful relationships. Whether you’re leading a team, selling a product, or just navigating everyday life — this episode will challenge you to stop waiting… and start leading. -- Text NDO to 59559 to subscribe to our daily texts + get a link to the newest episode. 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

Let’s call it what it is: “I don’t have time” is the biggest lie we tell ourselves. In this episode, Brian Gubernick breaks down the math behind your week—literally—and exposes the real issue behind your lack of progress. Spoiler alert: it’s not time. It’s focus. It’s priorities. It’s the untracked hours lost to scrolling, binging, and "winding down" that quietly rob you of your goals. Brian challenges you to take back control through four tactical moves. Because you’re not too busy. You’re just bleeding time into things that don’t move the needle. Time is either your greatest excuse or your greatest asset. You choose. -- Text NDO to 59559 to subscribe to our daily texts + get a link to the newest episode. 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

There’s a silent epidemic running through our culture right now, and most people don’t even realize they’re caught in it. It’s not a lack of resources, talent, or opportunity. It’s victim culture. In this episode, Brian Gubernick tackles the mindset that’s quietly stealing your power. If you’ve ever caught yourself blaming the market, your boss, the algorithm, or “bad luck,” it’s time for a wake-up call. Victimhood is seductive. It justifies your inaction, delays your growth, and leaves you stuck waiting for fairness that may never come. But here’s the truth: nothing changes until you take back control. Brian walks through a tactical playbook for shifting from blame to ownership, including: Four gut-check questions to spot victim thinking in yourself, why radical responsibility is the most freeing choice, the difference between friends who fuel your fire vs. those who feed your excuses, and how to flip your internal narrative. -- Text NDO to 59559 to subscribe to our daily texts + get a link to the newest episode. 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

Things don’t go your way? Burnt toast. Say it out loud: Good. In today’s episode, Brian breaks down two of his favorite mindset tools: the Burnt Toast Theory and Jocko Willink’s concept of “Good”. He shows how combining them can rewire your brain for resilience, clarity, and forward momentum. Whether you missed the deal, lost a team member, or had your whole plan thrown off by a two-minute delay, this episode is your tactical playbook for turning frustration into fuel. We don’t control the detours. But we do control the story we tell ourselves about them. And when you default to usefulness instead of spiraling? That’s mental toughness in action. Today’s challenge: Pick a recent setback. Say “Good.” Then ask, What can I do now that I couldn’t do before? Finally, reframe it, maybe it was just burnt toast. And maybe it protected you from something worse. -- Text NDO to 59559 to subscribe to our daily texts + get a link to the newest episode. 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