The Brian Buffini Show

“When your values are clear, your decisions are easy.” — Brian Buffini Many of us set goals we think will make us happy or successful, but once we achieve them we still feel lacking. In this episode, Brian Buffini explores this issue and explains why it happens: all too often our values and beliefs don’t align with our actions. Using inspirational quotes and stories, you’ll learn how to define you...

“We’re finding the best in ourselves and making it true.” –Shad Helmstetter Much of what we believe is programmed into us when we’re young – and then it shows up in the things we say to ourselves. Statements like “I’m always late,” or “I just can’t lose weight,” or “It’s my first year in the business; I can’t achieve success,” stem from these beliefs, which aren’t often the truth.   In this e...

“Build on small successes. Success breeds success.” — Dave Liniger It’s been said that Dave Liniger is the greatest franchisor since Ray Kroc. Founder and CEO of RE/MAX – the world’s most successful real estate company – and member of the International Franchise Hall of Fame, Dave gives a rare behind-the-scenes interview to Dermot Buffini, CEO of Buffini & Company.   In this episode, Dave Liniger...

“Why be good when great is available?” — Justin Forsett Denver Bronco Justin Forsett grew up as a pastor’s son in a small town in Florida, where he dreamed of playing professional football. However, due to his small stature, many recruiters and coaches overlooked him throughout his career. In this episode, Justin shares his story, from the lessons he learned from his father growing up to the sacri...

“I have found that if you love life, life will love you back.” — Arthur Rubinstein Valentine’s Day is the holiday of love. In honor of the meaning of the day, Brian Buffini offers timeless tips to help you love the life you live. Many of us become so caught up in the daily grind that we lose perspective and don’t become engaged in our lives or the present. In this episode, Brian delves into the me...

“Investing should be more like watching paint dry or watching grass grow. If you want excitement, take $800 and go to Vegas.” — Paul Samuelson Many people dream of becoming millionaires, but aren’t sure how to build their fortunes. In this episode, Brian shares what he’s learned on his journey to becoming a millionaire, including the one decision he made when he set out to increase his wealth.   Y...

“I refuse to go about any day other than all in.” — Diana Nyad Although she had a successful broadcasting career, Diana Nyad is best known for her multiple attempts to swim from Cuba to Florida, finally achieving her goal at the age of 64. In this episode, recorded at the MasterMind Summit, Diana Nyad weaves a motivational tale of achieving success after multiple failures. She shares her journey a...

“Come back to your priorities and you can find true north again.” — Brian Buffini If you want to achieve your goals, you need a coach. In this episode, Brian Buffini argues our fast-paced, complicated lives require coaching in order to prepare for the challenges we face daily. He outlines the differences between coaching and mentoring and defines the hallmarks of a great coach. Supported by the in...

“Taking care of yourself is taking care of business.” — Brian Buffini Americans and Canadians may work hard, but their resistance to taking time off puts many on the fast-track to burnout. In fact, the estimated cost of work-related stress is $300 billion. In this episode, Brian Buffini explains why rest is essential to boosting productivity and achieving lasting success. Using powerful statistics...

“Everybody already has what they need, but sometimes we lose sight of it.” — Dermot Buffini              While people may be familiar with Brian Buffini, in this episode we get to know Dermot Buffini, the CEO of Buffini & Company. Before Dermot joined the company, he held sales positions and owned his own company. Although he started at the bottom of Buffini & Company, over the years he’s risen th...

“When you focus on 12-weeks as if it’s your whole year, it changes your thinking, it changes your actions and it changes your results.” — Brian Moran How we think about our lives and how we plan are critical to what we can accomplish. In this episode, Brian Buffini interviews Brian Moran, President and Founder of The 12 Week Year. Brian Moran shares the concept of being the CEO of your life.  Whet...

“First you go to work on your goals, then your goals go to work on you.” — Jim Rohn While the most successful people take time at the end of the year to plan for the year ahead, they also take the opportunity to think about past year. In this episode, Brian Buffini outlines three things he does at the end of every year: reflect, reorganize and reload. You’ll learn why it’s important to reflect on...

“It’s a good life. We can choose to be happy.” — Brian Buffini Many people want to be happy, but it seems to elude them. In this episode, Brian Buffini gives listeners the tools they need to create a happiness plan for 2017. He delves into the popular misconceptions about happiness, including what it is and what it isn’t, and encourages listeners to participate in a few exercises that will help th...

“Your Character Is Your Destiny” — Joe Niego Webster’s dictionary defines character as, “The traits and features that form an individual.” Your character is, then, you who are. In this episode, Brian Buffini interviews Joe Niego, who’s not only America’s top listing agent, but also Brian’s best friend. Joe delves into the concept of character, outlining the three endangered character qualities—dis...

“Gratitude is not only the greatest of virtues, but the parent of all others.” — Cicero In this episode, Brian Buffini delves into the spirit of gratitude. Sharing his philosophy through anecdotes and powerful quotes, Brian inspires listeners to show more gratitude in their daily lives. You’ll learn why an attitude of gratitude is so important, the reason gratitude changes the heart and how t...

“Sales is a process of helping people to make decisions which will add to the quality of their life and their business.” — Steve Shapiro Listening is central to communication and it’s also key to selling. While we may think we’re good listeners, those who we communicate with the most might feel otherwise. In this episode, Brian presents one of his most practical interviews from the past – with “Li...

“You can do it, but you gotta have your mind made up.” — Therese Buffini What do all successful people have in common? They’ve made up their minds to win long before the first victory. In this episode, Brian discusses the power of a made up mind and shares inspiring stories from his own life and the lives of people who’ve defied the odds. You’ll learn five benefits of harnessing the power of your...

“I did it before, I can do it again.” In Part 1 of this two-part series you learned the benefits of living an inspired life, and gained the tools to start anew. In this episode, Brian delves into the role of affirmations in living an inspired life. You’ll learn internal and external affirmations to repeat every day, get the formula for turning your vision into reality and discover how to be victor...

“If you want to have a successful business, you have to care as much about the person you want to sell your product to as yourself.” — Alan Taylor Hailed as a “great connector of people,” entrepreneur, author and automotive expert, Alan Taylor learned from an early age the business skills that would take him far in life, including the importance of honesty and building relationships. In this episo...

“Inspiration is built into you.” — Brian Buffini Are you living an inspired life? If you’re like many people, you may feel stuck, overwhelmed, and frustrated—the most common symptoms of living an uninspired life. In this episode, Brian offers timeless tips for living an inspired life. You’ll learn about the symptoms of an uninspired life, the benefits of being inspired and you’ll get the tools you...

“A good teacher is like a candle—it consumes itself to light the way for others.” — Unknown A couple of episodes ago, Brian Buffini delved into the concept of mastery, from George Leonard’s best-selling book of the same name. This episode, Brian continues the topic and outlines the five keys to mastery, offering lessons from successful people who exemplify each concept, including Carlos Santana an...

“My mission in life is to help people live the lives that they would live if they only knew how to.” — Andy Andrews Best-selling author and motivational speaker, Andy Andrews went from living under a pier to selling more than 3.5 million books with the help of Jones, a coach and mentor he met while he was homeless. In this episode, Andy shares his story with Brian Buffini. He shares what Jones tau...

“Mastery is about bringing your gifts to the outside.” — Brian Buffini Many of us are so focused on achieving that we live in fast-forward; that is, we focus on “once I get there…” instead of what’s in front of us right now. Add distractions into the mix and it becomes that much more difficult to embark on the journey to mastery. But, don’t give up; instead, hit the “pause” button. In this episode...

“Want to get razor sharp? Get a mentor.” — Brian Buffini What do the most successful people have in common? They seek the guidance of mentors. In this episode, from the MasterMind Summit® 2016, Brian Buffini gives the scoop on all things mentoring—how to find the right one, how to be mentored and how to become a great mentor. You’ll learn the most common myth about mentorship, the qualities that m...

“We set a blueprint from the beginning.”  — Beverly Buffini Brian and Beverly Buffini continue the conversation from the last episode, this time turning the conversation toward their children. The second most common question they receive is “What’s the secret to raising successful children?” While they’re reluctant to offer a one-size-fits-all answer, there are a few things parents can do to ensur...