The Brian Buffini Show

🎟️ THE TURN 2027 — REGISTER NOW: The Turn - One room. Two days. Four cities. Join Brian Buffini for two days of live coaching in San Diego, Bethesda, Dallas, or Nashville. Get practical strategies and personalized coaching to help you build a stronger business. ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ Winning isn't about outperforming everyone around you. It's about mastering the fundamentals, staying consistent, and becoming better than you were yesterday. In this episode of The Brian Buffini Show, Brian reveals what it really takes to compete and win in business and life. From the power of dependability to the dangers of complacency, he shares why your greatest competition should always be yourself. Then, Brian and Ethan Beute explore how discipline, personal growth, and getting just 1% better can lead to lasting success. In this episode, you'll discover: • Why dependability is the foundation of trust and long-term success. • How comparing yourself to others can hold you back. • Why discipline and consistency can…

Ready to build your business around the strengths that make you uniquely effective? Get a FREE 30-minute Business Consultation: The Brian Buffini Show | Business, Personal Growth & Success Discover your natural gifts with the FREE Real Strengths Assessment: The Brian Buffini Show | Business, Personal Growth & Success Most people say they have untapped potential. Brian Buffini sees that very differently. In this episode of The Brian Buffini Show, Brian explains why your natural gifts are meant to be discovered, developed and given away — and why leaving them unused may be one of life's greatest regrets. Brian breaks down three essential steps: learn your gifts, honor your gifts and master your gifts. He shares how preparation transformed his own gift for public speaking, why working outside your strengths can drain you, how your natural communication and selling styles affect the way you operate, and why building your life and business around what you do best can change everything. Ethan joins Brian to…

Click here to watch on YouTube A full life can be a great life, but only if you learn how to manage it well. In this episode, Brian shares the lessons he has learned from decades of building a business, raising a family and pursuing a life of purpose. He explains how to identify what matters most, understand the difference between your load and capacity and recognize what truly rewards you. Brian also shares the powerful story of one of the lowest points of his life and how it continues to give him perspective today. YOU WILL LEARN: • How to identify what matters most and align your time with your priorities. • Why understanding your load and capacity is essential to managing a full life. • How your experiences, strengths and struggles can help reveal your purpose. NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE: “Success is the quality of your problems improving.” – Brian Buffini “Will it matter in five years?” – Brian Buffini “You can people-please yourself to death. You can react your way into bankruptcy. But you…

Click here to watch on YouTube Being great at sales doesn’t automatically make you a great CEO. Making the jump from salesperson to business leader requires a completely different set of skills. In this episode of The Brian Buffini Show, Brian shares five lessons he learned while making that transition himself — from becoming a strategic thinker and understanding the financial language of business to developing leadership skills, driving the vision and building a network of other leaders. Brian also gets candid about the mistakes he made along the way, including why he was a “terrible boss” to his first assistant, the systems he had to build and how he eventually went from salesperson to leading a company with hundreds of employees. You’ll learn why strong sales skills alone aren’t enough to lead a growing business, how to think longer-term, why every business owner needs to understand P&L and cash flow, and what it really takes to start thinking like a CEO. Ready to take your business to the next level?…

Click here to watch on YouTube Brian Buffini sits down with Tom Ziglar, son of legendary speaker Zig Ziglar, for a deeply personal conversation about success, service, trust, belief and the principles that continue to change lives decades later. Tom breaks down five powerful questions hidden inside one of Zig Ziglar’s most famous ideas: “You can have everything in life you want if you will just help enough other people get what they want.” What do you want? Why do you want it? Who do you want to help? What do they want? And how can you help them get it? Brian and Tom also explore why discouragement can keep us from doing what we already know we should do, what younger generations really need from leaders, why trust remains at the center of business and relationships, and why the action that makes you most uncomfortable may be the action you need to take next. And as artificial intelligence transforms the way we work, Tom shares one distinction that technology may never overcome: AI can give you answers, but…

Click here to watch on YouTube AI is changing how business gets done, but technology alone isn’t enough. In this episode, Brian shares his vision for the future of coaching and explains how Buffini & Company is combining 30 years of proven training, coaching and Working by Referral with powerful new technology. He breaks down how Ask Buffini will help members simplify their businesses, increase productivity and spend more time doing what matters most: connecting with and serving people. YOU WILL LEARN: • How AI can help small businesses operate with greater productivity and leverage. • Why the future of business is a combination of high tech and high touch. • How Ask Buffini will combine coaching, accountability, community and business support. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Business Consultation NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE: “AI is only as good as the information that it draws from.” – Brian Buffini “We’ve always been a high-touch company that had supporting tech. And now we will be a high-tech company…

Click here to watch on YouTube The housing market you’re waiting for isn’t coming back. For years, buyers, sellers and real estate professionals have been waiting for housing to return to “normal.” Brian Buffini says that’s the wrong way to look at what’s happening. In this episode of The Brian Buffini Show, Brian explains why the real estate market is still digesting the extraordinary conditions created during COVID—and why that process could continue for years. He breaks down the major demographic shifts reshaping housing, including the enormous influence of baby boomers, the rising age of first-time buyers, the growth of multigenerational households and the increasing importance of the Gen X “sandwich generation.” Brian also explains why he doesn’t expect either a massive housing crash or another COVID-style boom, what improving affordability could actually look like, and how real estate professionals can gain market share by adapting to the market that exists today instead of waiting for the old one to…

Click here to watch on youtube The real estate industry is changing fast, but change creates opportunity for professionals who know how to adapt. In this episode, Brian Buffini breaks down the state of real estate today, from shifting agent demographics and brokerage consolidation to declining production and rising expenses. He also explains why the agents who focus on relationships, productivity and serving their clients at the highest level will be positioned to capture greater market share in the years ahead. YOU WILL LEARN: How the demographics and structure of the real estate industry are changing. Why more agents are moving toward independent brokerages. Why relationships, referrals and client conversations remain the foundation of a successful real estate business. NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE: “Markets change, technology changes, the rules will continue to change. But trust never goes out of style.” – Brian Buffini “You better not get into this business until you freaking love it, and you're…

Click here to watch on YouTube Artificial intelligence is changing the way we work, create and do business at extraordinary speed. In this episode, Brian shares why the real AI boom is only beginning and explains how those who learn to leverage it will have a major advantage in the years ahead. He explores the downside of innovation, the productivity gains AI will create and the new opportunities available to businesses of every size. He also shares how AI is shaping the future of Buffini & Company and why adaptability, continued learning and a long-term approach to investing will be more important than ever. YOU WILL LEARN: Why every major innovation creates disruption and opportunity. How AI will dramatically increase productivity and allow small businesses to operate like much larger companies. Why adaptability and continued learning will be essential in the AI economy. NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE: “History rewards the people who adapt. The AI boom will be no different.” – Brian Buffini “You can…

Click here to watch on YouTube Trust isn't built with one impressive moment. It's built by what you do over and over again. In this episode of The Brian Buffini Show, Brian shares his blueprint for becoming a trusted advisor through three essential qualities: consistency, communication and conscientiousness. You'll learn why reliability matters more than occasional brilliance, why listening may be the most valuable communication skill you can develop, how overcommunication reduces your clients' anxiety, and why taking care of the smallest details can separate a good professional from someone people trust for years. Brian also explains why meeting someone's transactional needs might earn you a check, but meeting their emotional needs can create an advocate for life. NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE: “People don't stay loyal because you know the answers. They stay loyal because they know you'll show up, tell them the truth and always have their best interests at heart.” – Brian Buffini “Trust is built with…

Click here to watch on YouTube You know you’re capable of more. But what happens when you don’t use the potential you’ve been given? In this episode of The Brian Buffini Show, Brian explains why untapped potential isn’t harmless. When your natural gifts and abilities go unused, they can eventually become a source of frustration, self-doubt, fear and mediocrity. Click here to get your free RealStrengths Assessment Brian shares the three elements that can help you become more of who you were designed to be: embrace your gifts, leverage your skills and lean into your design. He explains how to recognize abilities that may come so naturally you don’t even realize they’re strengths, why your greatest gift can also become a blind spot and why talent alone will never replace developing your craft. Then, in Ask Brian, Brian and Ethan explore the “tuning fork moments” that can reveal what you’re naturally built to do, why some extraordinarily talented people never fulfill their potential and how fear causes people to…

Click here to watch on YouTube Parenting is not about controlling every outcome or protecting your children from every setback. It is about preparing them to make wise decisions, overcome adversity and become confident, independent adults. In this episode, Brian shares lessons from raising six children and explains how to parent from love instead of fear. He also outlines the three stages of parenting, moving from controller to coach to confidant. Later, Brian answers questions about standards, accountability and leadership before coaching a real estate professional on how to scale exceptional service without losing the personal touch. YOU WILL LEARN: • How to help your children become strong decision makers. • Why safe setbacks and consequences are essential for growth. • How to transition from controller to coach to confidant. NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE: “Don’t parent from fear. Parent from love.” – Brian Buffini “The adversity they faced and overcame in their life was the making of them.” – Brian…

Click here to watch on YouTube You do not need another hour in your day. You need to decide what deserves the hours you already have. Brian Buffini was not naturally good at managing his time. In fact, he was constantly late until a mentor helped him understand that being late was not simply a bad habit—it was breaking trust. That lesson changed how Brian approached his calendar, his business and his life. In this episode, Brian shares how he lays out his year, plans his month, schedules his week and prioritizes his day. He explains why personal commitments must go on the calendar first, why the most important work cannot be treated as optional and why successful people protect their time as carefully as they protect their money. The goal is not to fill every minute. It is to make sure your time reflects the life, relationships and business you truly want to build. In Coach ’Em Up, Brian also helps a mother-daughter real estate team create clearer roles, healthier boundaries and individual goals as they…

Click here to watch on YouTube Most people think spending money is a math problem. But what we buy is often shaped by our childhood experiences, family history, insecurities, identity and expectations about what success should look like. Drawing on ideas from Morgan Housel’s book The Art of Spending Money, Brian breaks down the psychology behind spending, the status trap that keeps people chasing approval and a powerful formula for understanding happiness. Brian also shares the painful childhood experience that helped shape his drive, how money can mean completely different things to two people and why wealth is most valuable when it buys time, freedom, simplicity and peace of mind. Then, Brian coaches a highly successful business owner who is confronting an important question: What happens when the business you built begins competing with the life and relationships you value most? Register free for Buffini Coaching Live on July 30 at 9:00 a.m. Pacific and hear Brian Buffini and Morgan Housel live:…

Click here to watch on YouTube When the market slows down, most people focus on what they can't control. The professionals who continue to grow focus on what they can. In this episode of The Brian Buffini Show, Brian shares a practical blueprint for staying positive, building resilience, and growing your business even when the market feels uncertain. Learn why some agents are having record years while others are leaving the industry, how to control the influences shaping your mindset, and why your habits, relationships, and self-talk matter more than ever. Whether you're in real estate, sales, business, or simply navigating a challenging season, these timeless principles will help you stay focused, confident, and ready for the opportunities others miss. YOU WILL LEARN: How to protect your attitude by managing your intake, associations and affirmations. Why difficult markets create opportunities for skilled professionals to gain market share. How positive self-talk and intentional encouragement can improve…

Click here to watch on YouTube In this episode of The Brian Buffini Show, Brian explains why artificial intelligence should be treated as a teammate, not a threat. AI can speed up research, simplify repetitive work, organize information and help people operate with more leverage, but it cannot replace the human skills that matter most: leadership, creativity, trust, emotional intelligence and real relationships. Brian also shares how AI is being used inside Buffini & Company, including AI Bootcamp with Michael Thorne and the upcoming Ask Buffini feature, which brings 30 years of Brian’s coaching, training and real estate wisdom into an AI-powered experience designed to help agents work smarter, serve clients better and spend more time doing the work only humans can do. Then, in Coach ’Em Up, Brian answers a question about balancing business growth, family priorities and the inner drive to keep doing more. His answer centers on contentment, clear goals, efficiency, technology, first things first and learning…

Click here to watch on YouTube Most people start worrying about taxes in April. Smart people start planning months earlier. In this episode of The Brian Buffini Show, Brian shares why mid-year is one of the best times to review your tax strategy, update your withholdings, organize your finances, and make smarter decisions before the year gets away from you. From W-2 employees to business owners and side hustlers, Brian explains why proactive planning can help families keep more of what they earn, avoid unnecessary stress, and build greater financial freedom. YOU WILL LEARN: • Why tax planning should start long before April. • How mid-year adjustments can improve cash flow and reduce stress. • Why great processes, great people and great feedback help you grow multiple businesses well. NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE: “America is awesome.” – Brian Buffini “Fireworks last for one night, but tax strategies can impact all your future generations.” – Brian Buffini “The biggest tax mistake isn’t what you do in…

Click here to watch on YouTube Buying a home can feel impossible right now. Prices are high, rates are high, rents are high, and many buyers believe they need a huge down payment or perfect finances before they can even start. In this episode of The Brian Buffini Show, Brian shares why homeownership may still be possible — even if you’re short on cash. He explains how smart buyers are getting strategic, using first-time buyer programs, negotiating seller credits, exploring creative financing options, and choosing the right first home instead of waiting for the perfect one. Brian also introduces the new Ask Brian segment and answers questions about how buyers and real estate professionals can think more creatively in today’s market. Plus, in Coach ’Em Up, Brian helps a real estate professional understand how to build a team, hand off referrals, and lead with confidence. YOU WILL LEARN: • Why pre-approval gives buyers a stronger position before they shop. • How creative strategies like lease options, assumable…

Click here to watch on YouTube Burnout does not usually happen all at once. It creeps in slowly. You keep showing up, checking the boxes, hitting the goals, and doing what is expected — but something feels off. The energy is gone, the edge feels dull, and the things that once inspired you start to feel heavy. In this episode of The Brian Buffini Show, Brian shares the warning signs of burnout and explains why it is not just about being tired. He opens up about his own recent season of burnout, the cost of trying to carry too much for too long, and the changes he is making to rebuild his calendar, protect his energy, and realign his life around what matters most. You’ll learn how to recognize burnout early, create space before you break, put better guardrails in place, and turn burnout from a breaking point into a breakthrough. YOU WILL LEARN: • The three warning signs of burnout. • Why creating space is essential for recovery. • How to realign your time and energy around what matters most. NOTEWORTHY QUOTES…

Click here to watch on YouTube Debt can feel like it’s running the show. It tells you where your money goes, what you can afford, and how long it will take to get ahead. But debt does not have to be permanent. In this episode of The Brian Buffini Show, Brian shares a practical blueprint for getting out of debt, breaking the cycle, and turning the same discipline that got you debt-free into a wealth-building plan. You’ll learn why debt costs more than money, how the rollover plan works, why small wins matter, and how to move from being controlled by payments to becoming debt-free and invested. YOU WILL LEARN: • Why debt costs you more than money. • How the rollover plan can help you pay off debt faster. • Why becoming debt-free can create more freedom, creativity and peace of mind. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: S2E119 Get Out of Debt Forever The Brian Buffini Show NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE: “Once you get into debt, it’s hell to get out.” – Charlie Munger “Some debts are fun when you are acquiring them,…

Click here to watch on YouTube Inflation has changed what financial success feels like. In this episode, Brian explains why $100,000 no longer carries the same buying power it once did and why the rising cost of essentials like housing, groceries and utilities has made life feel more expensive for so many families. He also shares a clear blueprint to beat inflation: invest consistently, increase your value in the marketplace and control what’s going out. In Coach Up, Brian helps a successful agent make the transition from producer to team leader and explains why trust, training and patience are essential to building a team that lasts. YOU WILL LEARN: • Why inflation quietly reduces your buying power over time. • How investing, skill-building and higher production help you stay ahead. • What it takes to move from top producer to effective team leader. NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE: “If your income didn’t grow by about 40% over the last decade, you didn’t stand still, you fell behind.” – Brian Buffini…

Click here to watch on YouTube Wealth isn't just about what you make—it's about what you keep. If the "bucket is leaking" despite your hard work, this is your 2026 roadmap to financial freedom. In this episode, we pull back the curtain on: The "10 Taxes" quietly draining your income every single month. Why $100k today only buys $53k of what it did in 2000. The "Rainmaker Bottleneck" and how to scale past yourself. Referral dialogues that turn one listing into three. Stop the leaks and start building your legacy. YOU WILL LEARN: • Why lifestyle spending can quietly keep you from getting ahead. • How inflation erodes the value of your money over time. • Why strategic tax planning is essential to long-term wealth building. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Buffini Coaching Live NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE: “Money is less about math and more about mindset.” – Brian Buffini “Everybody has a money story, especially your partner.” – Brian Buffini “You cannot save your way out of inflation.” – Brian Buffini “You…

Click here to watch on YouTube Integrity is easy to talk about until it costs you something. In this episode, Brian shares a powerful story from his father’s painting business in Ireland and the standard that shaped his own life: do the work in a way you can proudly put your name to. He explains why values make decisions easier, why a good name still matters in today’s world and how doing the right thing builds peace, trust and long-term success. In Ask Mr. B and Coach Him Up, Brian also answers questions about character, worry, trust and how to keep going when business feels hard. YOU WILL LEARN: • Why your reputation is one of your greatest business assets. • How clear values help you make better decisions under pressure. • Why trust is built most deeply during difficult seasons. NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE: “Can you put your name to the work you’ve done?” – Brian Buffini “When your values are clear, your decisions are easy.” – Roy Disney “When you do the right thing in the right way, I believe the…

Click here to watch on YouTube The people around you have a powerful influence on how you think, what you accept and who you become. In this episode, Brian explains why your circle matters so much and how to limit negative influences without becoming isolated or bitter. He shares personal stories from Ireland, lessons from mentors like Jim Rohn and Napoleon Hill and practical ways to seek out positive, growth-minded people. You’ll also learn how to set healthier boundaries, strengthen business relationships without feeling fake and grow your business without losing personal connection. YOU WILL LEARN: • Why your closest associations shape your mindset, goals and future. • How to set boundaries with negative or toxic people while protecting important relationships. • Practical ways to stay personal and relational as your business grows. NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE: “Show me your friends and I’ll tell you who you are.” — Brian Buffini “If you’re hanging out with bad characters, you’re going to get…

Click here to watch on YouTube Everyone wrestles with an inner critic. The real difference is what you do when that negative voice shows up. In this episode, Brian shares how to take control of your inner narrative, guard what you allow into your mind and build the emotional and physical capacity to stay positive under pressure. He also explains why your routines, relationships and daily inputs play a major role in how you think, work and lead. From personal stories to practical coaching, Brian shows how to quiet the negative voice, reinforce the positive and become your own biggest fan. YOU WILL LEARN: • Why your input determines your output. • How routines and physical capacity help you manage negative thoughts. • Why being kind to yourself is essential for long-term success. NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE: “Self-reflection is good, but self-deconstruction is bad.” “Not everyone in the world is cheering for us. We can’t be joining the critics.” “Your input determines your output.” “We say things to…

Click here to watch on YouTube Money stress often starts when you don’t know where your money is going. In this episode, Brian Buffini shares the simple disciplines that helped him and Beverly move from spending 106% of their income to building lasting financial security. He explains Jim Rohn’s 70/10/10/10 plan, why saving and investing must become automatic, and how a clear budget helps you control your money instead of letting it control you. Brian also answers questions about splurging wisely, setting up finances as a young couple and creating a referral-based retirement plan. YOU WILL LEARN: • How to use the 70/10/10/10 plan to build a practical budget. • Why automatic saving and investing can change your financial future. • How business owners can manage cash flow, pay themselves and prepare for retirement. NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE: “A budget is just you telling your money where to go instead of the other way around.” – Brian Buffini “I have never actually seen anybody succeed with money…

Click here to watch on YouTube Disappointment can leave you frustrated, discouraged, and stuck asking why things did not go according to plan. In this episode, Brian Buffini explains how unmet expectations often sit at the root of conflict in life, business, and relationships. He shares why unrealistic expectations create false hope, how tolerance creates margin, and what it looks like to move from frustration to direction. Through personal stories, practical coaching, and candid conversations about parenting, adversity, business, and resilience, Brian offers a simple framework to help you reflect, reset, and move forward with clarity. He also coaches real estate professionals through seasons of transition and growth, showing how the right expectations can strengthen confidence, character, and long-term success. YOU WILL LEARN: • Why unmet expectations create frustration and how to replace them with healthy standards. • How tolerance and margin help you navigate challenges in your schedule, relationships,…

Click here to watch on YouTube Renting versus buying has become one of the hottest debates in personal finance, and a lot of people today are being told that renting is the smarter option. In this episode, Brian Buffini pushes back on that idea and explains why homeownership remains one of the most powerful ways to build wealth, create stability and change a family’s future. He breaks down the financial case for owning, shares his own real estate journey and offers practical encouragement for younger buyers who feel priced out of the market. Through real stories, market perspective and straight talk, Brian shows why owning a home is still one of the best long-term decisions you can make. YOU WILL LEARN: • Why homeownership is one of the strongest paths to long-term wealth. • How buying a home can protect you against inflation and rising housing costs. • Why owning creates stability for families, children and communities. NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE: “Be an owner. Don’t stay a renter.” – Brian Buffini…

Click here to watch on YouTube A business plan can sound intimidating, but Brian makes it practical and clear. In this episode, he shares the three essentials every business owner needs: detailed goals, time-related action steps and a financial budget. He explains how to set goals that actually move you, how to reverse engineer the steps to achieve them and how to create a budget that supports growth without creating overwhelm. Along the way, he shares personal stories, lessons from his mentors and live coaching that helps agents navigate referrals, vacations, team growth and getting traction early in their careers. YOU WILL LEARN: • The three core elements of a simple and effective business plan. • Why goals need to be emotional, specific and tied to action. • How to balance standards with progress so perfectionism doesn’t stop momentum. NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE: “You don’t need an MBA to build a business plan. You just need three things.” – Brian Buffini “Most people overestimate what they can…

Click here to watch on YouTube In a world of social media, pressure, and constant noise, it’s easy to lose sight of your own progress. In this episode, Brian Buffini unpacks the comparison trap and explains why it quietly steals joy, distorts perspective, and pulls people away from their purpose. Through personal stories, practical coaching, and a candid conversation with Anna, he shows how to stay ambitious without measuring your life against someone else’s image. You’ll learn how to anchor your identity, set goals that are true to you, and focus on becoming a better version of yourself every day. YOU WILL LEARN: • Why comparison destroys contentment and distracts you from your purpose. • How to compete against the best version of yourself instead of measuring against others. • Practical ways to build a personal scorecard based on your gifts, goals, and stage of life. NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE: “Don’t compare your behind the scenes with everyone else’s highlight reel.” – Brian Buffini “Comparison…

Click here to watch on YouTube We all make mistakes. Some are costly. Some shake our confidence. But none of them have the power to define who we are unless we let them. In this episode, Brian Buffini opens up about a painful business loss that took six hours to make and six years to recover from, and explains how that failure became one of the most valuable lessons of his life. Through personal stories, hard-won wisdom and real coaching conversations, Brian shows you how to handle setbacks with perspective, learn from painful experiences and move forward with greater clarity. He also shares practical advice for keeping the right mindset in difficult seasons, protecting your confidence and building a life that can withstand both success and struggle. YOU WILL LEARN: Why failure should be treated as feedback, not identity. How to recover from setbacks without losing your confidence. Why your attitude, effort and daily routine matter most in hard seasons. NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE: “Failure is an…

Click here to watch on YouTube On this special St. Patrick’s Day episode, Brian Buffini marks the 10th anniversary of the podcast by looking back on an extraordinary journey that began with The Brian Buffini Show and evolved into It’s a Good Life. He shares the story behind launching the original show on St. Patrick’s Day, reflects on the legacy of St. Patrick and revisits some of the most memorable conversations from the past 690 episodes, including interviews with Lou Holtz, Matthew McConaughey, Carla Harris, Neil Armstrong and Captain Charlie Plumb. Brian also reveals an exciting new chapter: the return of The Brian Buffini Show in a fresh video-first format. With new segments like Give Me a Minute, Brian’s Blueprint, Ask Mr. B and Coach Them Up, the show is expanding to bring even more practical wisdom on business, life, money and relationships. Whether you’ve been listening from the beginning or are just joining the journey, this episode is a celebration of where the show has been and where it’s headed…

Click here to listen to the full episode When we believe in ourselves and our abilities, we have the confidence to meet challenges and achieve our goals. In this special replay episode, Brian explores why what you think about yourself can help or hinder you and provides powerful tips to improve self-belief. YOU WILL LEARN: · How insecurity can sabotage your dreams. · How past experiences and other people’s feedback shape your beliefs. · Two affirmations to use when your self-belief falters. NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE: “If we believe in ourselves, we can have belief in others.” – Brian Buffini “Just being myself is good enough to be great.” – Brian Buffini “Failure is an event, not a person.” – Zig Ziglar “We need stress to live; we need resistance to grow.” – Brian Buffini “Comparison produces insecurity because it focuses on what you’re not.” – Brian Buffini itsagoodlife.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of the It's a Good Life podcast, host Brian Buffini talks with David Berke, an accomplished Marine Corps pilot, TOPGUN instructor and author, about the real-world leadership lessons he has learned throughout his career. David relays how as a child, he watched Marine fighter jets flying over his El Toro, CA neighborhood. Years later, he too became a Marine pilot flying jets, including combat missions in Afghanistan. David also was in the United States Navy Strike Fighter Tactics Instructor program, (commonly known as TOPGUN), and returned there to become an instructor. Now retired from the Marines, he is a leadership instructor and speaker, as well as the Chief Development Officer of Echelon Front. YOU WILL LEARN: Why leadership is a learnable skill — and how to grow it at work, at home, and within yourself. How discipline and process carry you through seasons when motivation is nowhere to be found. Why humility, teamwork, and relationship-building are the true foundations of long-term success…

Click here to listen to the full episode No matter the goals we set or the work we do, our negative thoughts can still create roadblocks to success. In this replay episode, Brian examines why we become what we think about and teaches how to develop personal and business philosophies to think more positively and achieve more success. YOU WILL LEARN: · The two most common reasons we’re reluctant to change. · The six questions that should define your personal and business philosophies. · The three components that are essential to develop and maintain successful philosophies. NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE: “Work harder on yourself than you do on your job; you’ll go from making a living to making a fortune.” – Jim Rohn “A person is limited only by the thoughts he chooses.” – James Allen “Being broke is a state of account; being poor is a state of mind.” – Brian Buffini “Always do more than you’re paid for.” – Brian Buffini “It’s okay to be disappointed, it’s not okay to get discouraged.” – Brian Buffini…

Brian sits down with life coach and motivational speaker Valorie Burton to talk about what it really takes to endure pressure — and come out wiser and stronger on the other side. Valorie breaks resilience down into a learnable, diagnosable system: adaptive skills (what’s happening inside you), protective resources (what you can draw on), and preventive measures (the proactive choices that reduce future stress). In the second part of the podcast, Anna Buffini, Buffini & Company’s Social Media Manager, (and Brian’s daughter) asks Valorie questions previously submitted by Buffini clients about the challenges they’re currently facing. YOU WILL LEARN: How to build a resilience system with adaptive skills, protective resources, and preventive measures. A simple process to interrupt rumination and replace unhelpful thoughts with strengthening ones. How to discern when to grit and when to quit — the difference between “hard” and “burdensome.” MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: The Brian Buffini Show Rules of Resilience: 10…

Click here to listen to the full episode We are all capable of achieving more in life. In this episode, recorded live at The Peak Experience, Brian teaches the formula for achievement, explaining how you can unlock your full potential and become who you’re supposed to be. Topics discussed include the symptoms of unfulfilled potential, why gratitude is a gamechanger and how you can leverage your assets. YOU WILL LEARN: The two categories of a winning mindset. The three crucial elements of motivation. The systems, routines and methodologies of success. INSPIRATIONAL QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE: “When you minimize what you've done, you minimize who you are.” – Brian Buffini “Why? Why not? Why not you? Why not now?” – Jim Rohn “People often say the motivation doesn't last. Well, neither does bathing. That's why we recommend it daily.” – Zig Ziglar “It is impossible to feel bitterness and gratitude at the same time. It is impossible to express gratitude and to feel envy. It is impossible to give somebody gratitude…

In this episode, Tommy Mello shares with Brian the story of how sheer grit, hard work, and strong relationships helped him build a company valued at $2B, A1 Garage Door Service. Tommy discusses his humble, blue-collar background, where he worked on a series of jobs including busing tables, lifeguarding, bartending, and flipping cars —until a roommate introduced him to the garage door industry. Tommy started there first as a painter, before becoming the “go-to guy” for multiple companies, and eventually launching his own business. He also shares how the relationships he developed with mentors and other important people in his life informed how he treats the employees at his own company. Tommy also discussed the strategies he has learned and used along the way, including the key performance indicators (KPIs) that help him to continue to create business success. YOU WILL LEARN: How to move from hustle to leadership by building systems, processes, and accountability. A simple KPI framework to reverse-engineer…

Click here to listen to the full episode Homeownership is the cornerstone of the American Dream. In this episode, Brian explains why real estate has been the making of him in his career, as a provider for his family and as a primary source of investment. Topics discussed include why owning is better than renting and why, for many people, the mortgage interest write-off could be the difference between being a renter and being an owner. YOU WILL LEARN: Why homeownership increases personal wealth and well-being. Why homeownership promotes stronger families and neighborhoods. Why homeownership is good for the economy. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: The Brian Buffini Show INSPIRATIONAL QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE: “Food, shelter and clothing are the three predominant needs of humanity – and owning a home answers one of those.” – Brian Buffini “A house is made with walls and beams. A home is made with love and dreams.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson “Real estate cannot be lost or stolen, nor can it be carried away. Purchased with…

Brian and Beverly, the co-founders of Buffini & Company, are icons in the real estate world. Although Brian is the one normally in the limelight, he’d be the first to tell you he could not have been successful without the support of his wife, who also is the mother to their six children. In this episode of the It’s a Good Life podcast, the couple is joined by their daughter, Anna, who chats with them about marriage, parenthood and staying strong even when life presents its inevitable challenges. This episode also serves as a sneak peak into the upcoming changes for the podcast as it prepares to shift to its roots next month as The Brian Buffini Show. YOU WILL LEARN: How the Buffinis handle pressure with a purpose-driven mindset, a family-first “team” mentality, and disciplined communication. Why belief—and filtering out “white noise”—is non-negotiable if you want to pursue a big vision. The importance of action, not just words, when it comes to your family and your business team. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:…

Click here to listen to the full episode Negotiation is a crucial skill in both business and life, but unfortunately many people do it poorly. In this episode, Brian interviews former FBI lead international kidnapping negotiator Chris Voss about the negotiation tools he has used to save lives and learns how these tools can be used in business to save deals! Based on emotional intelligence and human nature, these specific skills transcend culture, build trust and uncover the other side’s value system. If you want to nail negotiation, this podcast is a must! Inspirational quotes from today’s podcast: “Learning is the only sustainable competitive advantage for anybody.” — Chris Voss “The person who wants to meet you in the middle is usually a poor judge of distance.” — Anonymous “You can never stop learning about understanding people.” — Chris Voss “If you get out of argument-based negotiations, your success sneaks up on you.” — Chris Voss “You don’t have to be combative to be a great negotiator.” — Chris Voss…

Getting out of debt isn’t just a math problem—it’s a hope problem. That’s according to Jade Warshaw, a co-host of popular syndicated program, The Ramsey Show. In this episode of the It’s a Good Life podcast, Jade shares with host Brian Buffini how she and her husband started tackling a mountain of debt by taking back control, increasing their income, and committing to strategic steps. Jade also discusses how couples can navigate money conversations without shame and why empathy, patience and adaptability are essential in creating alignment. YOU WILL LEARN: Why debt payoff requires endurance and adaptability. How to have healthier money conversations using alignment language that lowers defensiveness and shame. Why quick wins matter (and how the debt snowball shortens the feedback loop so you actually stick with it). MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: What No One Tells You About Money: The Real Key to Getting Unstuck from Someone Who's Been There. NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE: “When you're really attempting to…

Click here to listen to the full episode Anxiety is like an alarm – it’s our body’s way of telling us something is wrong. In this episode, Dr. John Delony shares how, instead of allowing anxiety to consume us, we can learn to stop and listen, calm the alarm and move forward into healing and hope. YOU WILL LEARN: · The life-changing truth about anxiety. · Practical steps to take to start getting your life back. · Long-term strategies for healing. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: “Redefining Anxiety,” by Dr. John Delony www.johndelony.com INSPIRATIONAL QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE: “All of it starts with the decision that ‘I don't want to live like this anymore.’” – Dr. John Delony “Anxiety becomes an identity for us.” – Dr. John Delony “You’ve got to take ownership.” – Dr. John Delony “You cannot think your way to better mental health.” – Dr. John Delony “This is a word that changed it all for me: practice.” – Dr. John Delony itsagoodlife.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“Success unshared is failure.” That’s the guiding mantra John Paul DeJoria lives with conviction throughout every part of his life. It’s also the title of his soon to-be-released new book. In this episode of It’s a Good Life, host Brian Buffini asks DeJoria to share details from his life which started out as a child selling Christmas cards, trying different jobs as a young adult (some more successful than others) and then partnering with the hairstylist Paul Mitchell to create the iconic billion-dollar global brand, John Paul Mitchell Systems. DeJoria also shares the mindset practices that helped him stay steady through rejection, why positivity is a discipline, and the “reorder business” principle every entrepreneur needs to understand if they want sustainable success. YOU WILL LEARN: Why the phrase “success unshared is failure” continues to propel every part of DeJoria’s life. The practical, as well as creative, tactics that DeJoria used to co-found and build and accelerate John Paul Mitchell Systems to…

Click here to listen to the full episode Change is hard. While many people want to change, but find it difficult to do so, others are forced to change because of a medical emergency, job loss or other life-changing event. In this episode, Brian Buffini delves into the concept of change – specifically what causes people to change – and outlines tips to help people make positive, lasting change. You’ll learn the difference between passive and proactive change, why change is a transformation similar to the one a caterpillar undergoes to become a butterfly, and how to change your mindset, motivation and methodologies for a lasting impact. Whether you’re inspired to make positive changes or change is happening to you, you won’t want to miss this episode. Inspirational quotes from today’s interview: “People don’t change until the pain of staying the same is greater than the pain of the change.” – Brian Buffini “Are you going to change or is change going to happen to you?” – Brian Buffini “All permanent, lasting…

In this podcast recorded at Buffini & Company’s live event, Buffini Coaching Live, held in Las Vegas, Jan. 22, Brian Buffini shares an overview of how the real estate market has performed over the past year and what to expect in this coming year. Brian talks about why it is so important to understand and pace your business to the “seasonality of the customer.” He also stresses the importance of superior client service and why that will be one of the defining characteristics of those agents who succeed when others flee the industry. He also previews the company’s reengineered year-long lead-generation program, the Blitz. This highly structured program has assets, videos, and resources designed to help agents fill their pipeline, with the goal of gaining at least one extra transaction a month. YOU WILL LEARN: Why the return to real estate’s natural seasonality creates a major opportunity for prepared professionals. How the Blitz (and the Ultimate Year model) helps you generate leads, serve clients, and…

Click here to listen to the full episode Do you want to achieve your goals and win in 2026? In this episode, Brian teaches how to really pursue and hit the goals you set at the beginning of the year so you can get on the path to phenomenal success. YOU WILL LEARN: · The top traits of winners. · Why your goals must be visual. · Why you should outline the pleasure and the pain. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Free business consultation Free goal sheet NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE: “People who set goals, achieve goals and do it in a timely manner are the people who are winning.” – Brian Buffini “If it's a priority, you'll find a way. If it isn't, you'll find an excuse.” – Jim Rohn “If you love life, don't waste time, for time is what life is made up of.” – Bruce Lee “I am still learning.” – Michelangelo “One of the most important principles of success is developing the habit of going the extra mile.” – Napoleon Hill itsagoodlife.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Dr. Tommy Woods, a neuroscientist and performance coach, shares the best practices you should follow if you want to achieve optimal brain health. He also details how how these practices are tied into your overall health. Dr. Wood introduces his 3S Model, “Stimulus, Supply, and Support,” a simple and practical way to think about how the brain adapts, performs, and stays resilient over time. You’ll learn why how you use your brain is the primary driver of brain function, how cardiovascular and metabolic health influence cognition, and why sleep is where the real adaptation happens. You’ll also hear powerful coaching insights on handling stress (including why you can’t think yourself out of stress), practical tools to downshift when you’re under pressure, and the science-backed truth that the adult brain can learn “new tricks”. And you’ll also learn why mistakes (and the grace to forgive yourself and others when they occur) are so necessary for continued growth. YOU WILL LEARN: How the…

Click here to listen to the full episode All successful people have made up their minds to win long before they experience their first victory. In this episode, a rebroadcast of our most popular message ever, 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. Brian also examines the two questions to consider when you want to make up your mind to live the life you’ve always dreamed of. YOU WILL LEARN: Five benefits of harnessing the power of a made-up mind. How to turn negative feedback into life lessons. The importance of making a decision, no matter how big or small. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: “Man’s Search for Meaning,” by Viktor Frankl INSPIRATIONAL QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE: “Inside all books of success and all stories of victories, there are chapters of failure.” – Brian Buffini “Even though you may stop for a while, when your mind is made up you never, ever give up.” – Brian Buffini “If you’re giving up, your mind is…

To kick off 2026, Brian welcomes back one of the show’s most popular guests: Charles Duhigg, author of The Power of Habit and Supercommunicators. Together, they unpack why January is such a powerful moment to change, why most New Year’s resolutions fail and how to create habits that last. Then two also discuss the importance of personal, high-touch communications and why, in an age of increasing AI, it’s more important than ever. Charles breaks down the three main types of conversations — practical, emotional and social — and how to recognize each type and then pivot when needed. Brian also gets insights and tips on how to lean into his two chosen “words of the year” to create impactful results. YOU WILL LEARN: How small steps and rewards can lead to habits that produce lasting habits. Why personalized human communication is still important, even as AI advances in our world. How to “super communicate” by matching practical, emotional and social conversations with the situation at hand. MENTIONED IN THIS…