What’s Your Problem? with Marsh Buice

People look at the money I earn in sales & think “I want to do that!” but they only see the results of a story that has taken me 22 years to write... & I’m still writing it. Your elders will tell you there are no shortcuts in life, yet we’re always trying to find the quickest way to be successful yet spared of the pain. The story of how it’s done is the shortcut...but how your story of how...

When I was hired into sales, the 1rst piece of advice that I got was, "Don't assume anything." Don't assume you know who's a buyer and who's a liar.  Don't assume you know if they'll put more money down or take a vehicle with less equipment or higher miles.  Think how costly assumptions are to you. Priceless... Experience coupled with assumptions leads to fr...

Sports psychologist Michael Gervais (he's got a really good podcast called "Finding Mastery" ) embarked on a 30 mile paddle board competition, but on mile 21 he was disoriented and found himself on his knees. The boat trailing him couldn't help him-otherwise he'd be disqualified, but the boat captain walked to the edge of the boat and yelled out, "GET UP!" "...

"You are the people that you keep." ~Ryan Serhant Who are the people that you keep? Who do you chop it up with the most? Would you want to be like them? If you were like them, would you be giving up the life that you have now or would you be reaching reach up to a level that you'd want to be? Maybe some of the people have been with you since middle school-you've been through th...

There are 3 types of salespeople right now: 1)Those who are waiting for the all clear in order to go back to work 2)Those who believe that things are going to be great “on the other side of this” 3)Those who get better now so when better comes they’re the best. @ChaseJarvis author of "Creative Calling" was one of the best photographers in the world. His business doubled after the 2008 fi...

The word “Purpose” is an overwhelming word. If you’re young...you don’t know your purpose yet & if you’re middle aged or older, you’re frustrated bc you still don’t know. Your “purpose” is simple. What’s your desired result right now-not in 20 yrs...just now. Work your immediate purpose & with the reps, more will be revealed. Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/marshbuice/message TE...

Ryan Holiday had one year left to fulfill his contract with American Apparel before going out on his own as an author. Torn between 2 worlds he asked his mentor Robert Greene what he should do during his final year. Greene answered, “Which do you choose...alive time or dead time?” Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/marshbuice/message TEXT ME! Support the show 📣Who needs to hear this episo...

“Self talk without the work is just a lie.”~David Goggins You can print out the affirmations & put them on your bathroom mirror...you can recite them from the back of a book 3x a day if you want to, but if it’s not backed by hard work...it’s just a lie. Hard work is a reminder to not give in. Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/marshbuice/message TEXT ME! Support the show 📣Who needs to...

I thought it’d be cool to do a throwback episode updated with a new perspective. Today’s episode is a riff from #219 but better 😉 Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/marshbuice/message TEXT ME! Support the show 📣Who needs to hear this episode? Please share with ONE PERSON who needs to hear this message.  🛑 Watch & subscribe to episodes on my YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c...

The word “No” should be like the last name Smith...common. No is recognition not validation. Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/marshbuice/message TEXT ME! Support the show 📣Who needs to hear this episode? Please share with ONE PERSON who needs to hear this message.  🛑 Watch & subscribe to episodes on my YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiNqFo05MJ6_yCu1vJ3rX4A 📝Show...

Chapter 9 in Simon Sinek’s book “The Infinite Game,” is a game changer for you. What if you moved from seeing a person or business as your competitor to one of a Worthy Rival Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/marshbuice/message TEXT ME! Support the show 📣Who needs to hear this episode? Please share with ONE PERSON who needs to hear this message.  🛑 Watch & subscribe to episodes on m...

When you walk into a room, get around certain people, or change environments, what’s the 1rst thing you reach for? Your power is in your first reach. Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/marshbuice/message TEXT ME! Support the show 📣Who needs to hear this episode? Please share with ONE PERSON who needs to hear this message.  🛑 Watch & subscribe to episodes on my YouTube Channel: https:...

You have Competitive Advantages over the most richest, powerful people on the planet. You just don’t see it...but you will after today. “Find your pain points and attack it earlier & more frequently.” Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/marshbuice/message TEXT ME! Support the show 📣Who needs to hear this episode? Please share with ONE PERSON who needs to hear this message.  🛑 Watch &a...

Author Robert Greene added to Greek philosopher Heraclitus’ quote & discussed it on Jordan Paris’ podcast. I’ve been on both sides of the coin. Because of my character I was nearly destroyed...& other times I’ve risen to the occasion. One thing is certain, adversity always comes back & when it does, you’ll be revealed. Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/marshbuice/message TEXT...

Riffing from Benjamin Hardy’s great book “Willpower Doesn’t Work,” about who you’re competing with. If your skills are developing fast enough or your career is at a standstill, it’s because your competing at eye level & not “there” level. You can’t be taller but you can compete taller. Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/marshbuice/message TEXT ME! Support the show 📣Who needs to hear t...

You know when you go into an old house that’s been closed up for a while & when you turn the faucet on, the pipes rattle & the water comes out brown? That’s what change is for you. Your work & results stink. Keep your work flowing. 💪 Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/marshbuice/message TEXT ME! Support the show 📣Who needs to hear this episode? Please share with ONE PERSON wh...

After Pop Smoke’s murder in the Hollywood Hills, Hip Hop artist Jeezy was reminded that 90% is talent...but 10% is that survival edge that you must keep with you at all times no matter how successful you become. Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/marshbuice/message TEXT ME! Support the show 📣Who needs to hear this episode? Please share with ONE PERSON who needs to hear this message.  🛑 W...

It’s not supposed to be. Adapt & win anyway. Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/marshbuice/message TEXT ME! Support the show 📣Who needs to hear this episode? Please share with ONE PERSON who needs to hear this message.  🛑 Watch & subscribe to episodes on my YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiNqFo05MJ6_yCu1vJ3rX4A 📝Show your ❤️ by thumbing a quick rating and revi...

Everyone wants the weight of success, but a lighter, easier life. It don’t work that way. Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/marshbuice/message TEXT ME! Support the show 📣Who needs to hear this episode? Please share with ONE PERSON who needs to hear this message.  🛑 Watch & subscribe to episodes on my YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiNqFo05MJ6_yCu1vJ3rX4A 📝Show yo...

I want to jump in on producer Brian Koppelman & Seth Godin’s conversation about putting pressure on yourself in a “Productively Generous” kind of way. It’s more of a “clean burn” leaving you feeling that you created and contributed something of immense value (for you and others). Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/marshbuice/message TEXT ME! Support the show 📣Who needs to hear this ep...

The playing field is even- but it won’t be for long. Take the shift & learn how to learn Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/marshbuice/message TEXT ME! Support the show 📣Who needs to hear this episode? Please share with ONE PERSON who needs to hear this message.  🛑 Watch & subscribe to episodes on my YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiNqFo05MJ6_yCu1vJ3rX4A 📝Show...

When I needed it most, I found Molly Fletcher’s book “Fearless at Work.” I kept coming back to a chapter titled “Trading gaps for vision.” You have a choice to make in life; see the gap & all of its lack or fill the gap with vision. Watch today's episode on YouTube. (Copy and paste if you can't get the link https://youtu.be/qoCVrX_xHtM) Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mars...

It’s funny how we handle the wins, but hold the losses. When we win we’re looking for the next win but when we lose, we think we’re never gonna win again. Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/marshbuice/message TEXT ME! Support the show 📣Who needs to hear this episode? Please share with ONE PERSON who needs to hear this message.  🛑 Watch & subscribe to episodes on my YouTube Channel: h...

Most people live with certainty thinking that just because they can’t see or sense uncertainty, that everything’s cool. So they live with certainty instead of playing with certainty. Living with certainty is thinking "this will stay this way forever whereas playing with certainty is knowing that nothing stays the same. Play today with certainty-seizing everything you can so that when uncertai...

Sometimes I'll grab the keys to a ballin' $60,000 truck equipped with the panoramic sunroof, 12" screen with navigation, heated and ventilated seats, remote start and 22" rims, jump into the seat and the truck won't start...so I have to run all the way back inside, grab the battery box and jump the truck off, but as soon as I remove the cables, the truck dies. It won'...