It's a Good Life

Click here to listen to the full episode Whether it’s a listing appointment or a first date, there are times when you know early on a deal isn’t in the cards, but it’s too early to call it off. What results is often a great story, one to tell and retell for years to come. In this short episode, Brian Buffini talks about the time he and his wife tried to find a new family pet and ended up with a story they still laugh about to this day. You’ll learn why it’s important to speak the same language as your guard dog, the importance of asking questions and why it’s essential to have a laugh, even when the circumstances aren’t the greatest. “At the end of the day, worry less. Trust more in the process and enjoy the journey.” — Brian Buffini itsagoodlife.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In today’s complex real estate market, you need to raise your game and be more professional than ever before. In this special episode, Brian outlines current market conditions, talks to NAR Chief Legal Officer and Chief Member Experience Officer Katie Johnson, and introduces a brand-new training program that will separate the pros from the amateurs in the industry. YOU WILL LEARN: · How the CFSP training program will raise the bar for the entire industry. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Become a Certified Full-Service Professional Do It N.O.W. NAR The Peak Experience “Unreasonable Hospitality,” by Will Guidara NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE: “The big push for this year will be in the Fall.” – Brian Buffini “You've got to be planting seeds with your database, with your customer base, with the relationships you have.” – Brian Buffini “People have gotten somewhat immune to the rates; people are getting a lot of help with their down payments; demand is still super high.” – Brian Buffini “We have a generation of Realtors without the skills to deal with a normal market. And the pros who've been around a long time haven't practiced those skills.” – Brian Buffini “There will be a significant reduction in the number of agents in the marketplace.” – Brian Buffini “There is a radical need for professionalism.” – Brian Buffini “You need to have a unique selling proposition. And you have to be able to articulate your value.”– Brian Buffini itsagoodlife.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Click here to listen to the full episode Even the best coaches need little a bit of coaching themselves from time to time. In this case, Brian received priceless advice from top college football coach, Lou Holtz while playing golf at the world-renowned Augusta National Golf Club. While the trip was intended to lift Brian’s spirits after he lost his home and belongings, including his golf clubs, in the wildfires that tore through San Diego in 2007, things didn’t go according to plan. You’ll hear how tough words can bring out your best, the importance of perspective and why excuses never make up for a lack of practice. Most importantly, it’ll encourage you to ask yourself: What would your life look like if you took away some of the excuses? “What would your life look like if you took away some of the excuses?” — Brian Buffini "He loved me enough to do the hard thing and made me better than I was setting myself up to be." Brian Buffini “A coach can pull more out of you than you can pull out of yourself.” — Brian Buffini itsagoodlife.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How can a golf tournament help you to overhaul and upgrade your business? In this episode, Brian explains how attending the Masters Tournament impacted him both personally and professionally and shares the lessons that can help to rejuvenate and elevate any business. YOU WILL LEARN: · Why you must commit to excellence. · Why high standards are so powerful. · How to extend next-level hospitality. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Do It N.O.W. campaign Mid-year Bold Predictions Certified Full-Service Professional (CFSP) program “Unreasonable Hospitality,” by Will Guidara S2E196 10 Weeks With Wooden MasterMind The Peak Experience NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE: “Excellence is to do a common thing in an uncommon way.” – Booker T. Washington “Excellence needs to be consistent.” – Brian Buffini “There is no magic in magic. It’s all in the details.” – Walt Disney “It’s the little details that are vital. Little things make big things happen.” – Coach John Wooden “True hospitality consists of giving the best of yourself to your guests.” – Eleanor Roosevelt itsagoodlife.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Click here to listen to the full episode In today’s culture, many people find themselves endlessly struggling to manage their finances. They work more just to spend more and, as a result, end up where they’ve always been — trapped! In this episode, recorded live at MasterMind, Brian gives ideas and principles to help you make a quantum leap in your finances, get ahead of the game and escape the economic rat race for good! Inspirational quotes from today’s interview: “The culture’s view of financial success is this: work more, buy more.” — Brian Buffini “You’re working for bills that are coming in the future for decisions you made in the past.” — Brian Buffini “You can’t borrow your way to a fortune.” — Brian Buffini “Invest in what you know...if you can’t pronounce it, don’t invest in it!” — Brian Buffini “Investing should be more like watching paint dry or watching grass grow. If you want excitement, take $800 and go to Las Vegas.” — Paul Samuelson “There are only two reasons to invest in real estate: cash flow and appreciation...you have to decide the purpose of your investment.” — Brian Buffini “The person who doesn’t know where his next dollar is coming from usually doesn’t know where his last dollar went.” — Anonymous “You have to take care of the dollars so you can take care of the hundreds. You have to take care of the hundreds so you can take care of the thousands. You have to take care of the thousands so you’re able to take care of the millions.” — Brian Buffini itsagoodlife.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today’s world can often feel cluttered, complicated and chaotic. With so many distractions and demands to contend with, it’s easy to get stressed and overwhelmed. In this episode, Brian shares how to identify and prioritize what really matters to you so that you can simplify and live the good life. YOU WILL LEARN: · The symptoms of a complicated life. · Why simplicity matters. · The KISS method. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: MasterMind S2E156 Ready, Set, Goal! S2E158 How to be a Goal Getter “Don't Sweat the Small Stuff,” by Richard Carlson NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE: “Complexity is your enemy. Any fool can make something complicated; it’s hard to keep things simple.” – Richard Branson “It is not enough to be busy; so are the ants. The question is: What are we busy about?” – Henry David Thoreau “When things are simpler, it creates that sense of contentment. You have more time for yourself and others; you live by what you value.” – Brian Buffini “The difference between successful people and really successful people is that really successful people say no to almost everything.” – Warren Buffet “Keep the closet clean, keep the mind clean, keep the desk clean. This is how you simplify your life.” – Brian Buffini itsagoodlife.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Click here to listen to the full episode Jocko Willink is a decorated retired Navy SEAL officer, author and cofounder of Echelon Front. In this episode, Brian interviews Jocko about the leadership principles he learned on the most dangerous battlefields in the world. Jocko outlines how effective leadership is the most important factor in whether a team succeeds or fails. If you want to lead - and win - then this podcast is a must! Inspirational quotes from today’s interview: “The good performers are the highly disciplined individuals.” – Jocko Willink “Nothing happens without discipline. Nothing happens without fundamentals. No excellence happens in any capacity.” – Brian Buffini “I look at discipline as a non-negotiable fact that I will carry out.” – Jocko Willink “All your excuses are lies that you tell yourself. Don’t negotiate with weakness; just destroy it.” – Jocko Willink “As a human being, you can rationalize any behavior. Don’t do it.” – Jocko Willink “If you’re undisciplined, you can’t expect to have any high standards for anyone else.” – Jocko Willink “Discipline inside your organization will actually give you freedom.” – Jocko Willink “As a leader, you’ve got to be able to communicate well with your team.” – Jocko Willink itsagoodlife.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What are the common traits of people who live remarkable and fulfilling lives? In this episode, world-renown tech titan Guy Kawasaki reveals the three pillars that can help you to transform from average to exceptional, live the life you’re meant to and make a difference in the world. YOU WILL LEARN: · Why a growth mindset is vital. · How you can develop grit. · How to embody graciousness. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Guy Kawasaki Remarkable People podcast “Think Remarkable,” by Guy Kawasaki “Mindset,” by Carol Dweck “If You Want to Write,” by Brenda Ueland Rocky NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE: “There's this distinction between people who have a growth mindset and people who have a fixed mindset.” – Guy Kawasaki “Grit means that you are happily persevering and happily continuing something, even though it's difficult.” – Guy Kawasaki “Anything that's worth doing, you’ve got to do it well, and you have to pay the price.” – Guy Kawasaki “You’ve got to work hard and you’ve got to grind.” – Brian Buffini “A great leader is outside of himself or herself and understands that he or she is not the center of the universe.” – Guy Kawasaki itsasgoodlife.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Click here to listen to the full episode In striving to succeed and reach their goals, many people experience a challenging balancing act between their emotions and their logic. In this episode, Brian examines the reasons for this internal tug of war and teaches how to achieve more balance and live the good life. YOU WILL LEARN: · The 5 emotions we experience in our business lives. · The 5 logical tug of war partners. · The best ways to manage these internal conflicts. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: The Peak Experience NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE: “There's no such thing as balance. What there is, is balancing.” – Brian Buffini “Contentment is resting in the goals that have been achieved.” – Brian Buffini “Every goal set and achieved needs to be celebrated.” – Brian Buffini “Sometimes you can be so focused on the results that you miss out on what the magical part is, which is the journey.” – Brian Buffini “When we're balancing, the war within is no longer a war. It's more of a quibble. It's more of a challenge. It's more of a daily adjustment.” – Brian Buffini itsagoodlife.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When your connections with people deepen, your influence, impact and income increase. In this episode, bestselling author and speaker Vanessa Van Edwards outlines the three levels of connection and explains how to best communicate to create meaningful engagement with others. YOU WILL LEARN: · The questions that positively influence a connection. · The significance of self-narratives in leadership. · Practical tips for overcoming awkwardness. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: S2E54 Charisma - How to Have It and How to Use It Science of People “Captivate,” by Vanessa Van Edwards MasterMind Summit NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE: “We need more than ever to be connected, to be turned on, to be engaged.” – Vanessa Van Edwards “We are able to gift people dopamine in conversation.” – Vanessa Van Edwards “We love people who gift us dopamine and we create mental markers for those people.” – Vanessa Van Edwards “The biggest mistake that we make is we think that social skills or connection will happen by osmosis, or naturally, the more we work with people. That could not be further from the truth.” – Vanessa Van Edwards “If you decide you're going to change your victim mindset into a redemption mindset, your world will change.” – Vanessa Van Edwards itsagoodlife.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Click here to listen to the full episode Good habits are one of the key ingredients of success. In this episode, Brian shares how you can change your life by changing your habits, one step at a time. If you want to stop living on autopilot, break bad habits and build up positive habits instead, then this episode is for you! Mentioned in this episode: "Atomic Habits," by James Clear "The Power of Habit," by Charles Duhigg "The Power of Full Engagement," by Tony Schwartz www.halhigdon.com - Hal Higdon Inspirational quotes from today’s interview: “We can break bad habits and we can institute good habits.” – Brian Buffini “Good habits are the key to all success. Bad habits are the unlocked door to failure.” – Og Mandino “Habits will form whether you want them or not. Whatever you repeat, you reinforce.” – James Clear “Repetition of the same thought or physical action develops into a habit which, repeated frequently enough, becomes an automatic reflex.” – Norman Vincent Peale “Anytime you take the smallest of bad habits and replace them with a good habit, you change your life.” – Brian Buffini “If you don’t think small things make a difference, try sleeping in a room with a mosquito.” – Anonymous “We build our character from the bricks of habit we pile up day by day.” – Zig Ziglar “The difference between who you are and who you want to be is what you do.” – Charles Duhigg “If you don’t like your outcomes, change your responses.” – Jack Canfield “Good habits are as addictive as bad habits, and a lot more rewarding.” – Harvey Mackay “The man who moves mountains begins by carrying away small stones.” – Confucius “We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act but a habit.” – Aristotle. itsagoodlife.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With lawsuits, media headlines and very confused consumers, today’s real estate industry is more complex than it’s ever been. In this episode, Brian sheds light on why the marketplace is changing, casts a vision for the industry’s long-term future and takes calls from listeners who want to prepare for this new era of real estate. YOU WILL LEARN: · The inside scoop on where the market is right now. · How the Do It N.O.W. campaign fuels success. · How a new world-class training program will separate the pros from the amateurs and raise industry standards. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Free business consultation Do It N.O.W. Register for Bold Predictions S2E153 My Bold Predictions: The Surprising News for 2024 NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE: “The next 12 months will be the most dramatic change that I have seen in 38 years in real estate.” – Brian Buffini “A coach is someone who tells you what you don’t want to hear, who has you see what you don’t want to see, so you can be who you’ve always known you could be.” – Tom Landry “Now is the time to persevere.” – Brian Buffini “You have to stand out amongst the competition.” – Brian Buffini “We really have to differentiate, we have to communicate, we have to articulate our value.” – Brian Buffini itsagoodlife.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Click here to listen to the full episode When you experience a failure or a setback, do you quit or find another way to achieve your goal? Although many people choose to quit, the most resilient people use the disappointment they feel to propel them to greatness. In this episode, Brian Buffini offers tips to help you become more resilient. In addition to outlining the three common enemies of resilience, he explains the three benefits of cultivating resiliency, and provides timeless advice on how you can become more resilient today. Inspirational quotes from today’s interview: “At the end of the day, you can’t win if you don’t finish the game.” — Brian Buffini “I don’t measure a man’s success by how high he climbs, but how high he bounces when he hits bottom.” — General George S. Patton “Disappointments are inevitable, but discouragement is a choice.” — Charles Stanley “It’s okay to be disappointed; it’s very dangerous to let it turn into discouragement.” — Brian Buffini “You can’t start the next chapter if you keep rereading the last one.” — Unknown “What could we accomplish if we knew we could not fail?’—Eleanor Roosevelt “Confidence comes with you when you walk in the room; you don’t have to say a thing.” — Brian Buffini “Get the fundamentals down and the level of everything you do will rise.” — Michael Jordan “Work harder on yourself than you do on your job. If you work on your job, you can make a living. If you work hard on yourself, you can make a fortune.” — Jim Rohn itsagoodlife Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Building a network of interconnected people is a powerful advantage in business. In this episode, Brian explains how business networking has produced some of the most significant results in his career and how it can do the same for you. YOU WILL LEARN: · The benefits of business to business relationships. · How to build connections. · How to turn connections into a community. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Free business consultation The Peak Experience Referral Maker PRO “Never Eat Alone,” by Keith Ferrazzi NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE: “A transfer of trust takes place through a business referral.” – Brian Buffini “One of the best ways to get connected is to be connected to one another.” – Brian Buffini “Building a business network is one of the smartest things you can do in a business.” – Brian Buffini “The currency of real networking is not greed but generosity.” – Keith Ferrazzi “Give first, then ask, then you'll receive.” – Brian Buffini itsagoodlife Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Click here to listen to the full episode In our world today, good manners and civility are on the decline. Too often, people’s attitudes and behavior towards others leave a lot to be desired. But there is a more enjoyable and satisfying way to live! In this episode, Brian explains how committing to the three principles of courtesy, respect and hospitality will make life better for you and everyone around you. If you want to live an uncommon life and have uncommon success as a result, this podcast is for you! Inspirational quotes from today’s interview “Common courtesy is not common practice.”—Brian Buffini “Courtesy is as much a mark of a gentleman as courage.”—Theodore Roosevelt “Nothing is ever lost by courtesy. It is the cheapest of pleasures, costs nothing and conveys much.”—Erastus Wiman “Courtesy is a small act, but it packs a mighty wallop.”—Lewis Carroll “Good manners will open doors that the best education cannot.”—Clarence Thomas “I believe that good manners are more important than a Harvard education.”—Brian Buffini “I speak to everyone the same way, whether he is the garbage man or the president of the university.”—Albert Einstein “Politeness is an inexpensive way of making friends.”—William Feather “When you encourage others, you in the process are encouraged because you’re making a commitment and difference in that person’s life.”—Zig Ziglar “Caring about others, running the risk of feeling, and leaving an impact on people, that’s what brings happiness.”—Harold Kushner “Generosity has nothing to do with your current economic state. It has to do with an attitude of the mind and an attitude of the spirit.”—Brian Buffini “Being generous is one of the things that has made me a fortune.”—Brian Buffini itsagoodlife Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

John Wooden is regarded as the greatest NCAA basketball coach of all time. His achievements on the court are unmatched, but his influence extends far beyond the world of sports. In this episode, Brian shares how Coach Wooden impacted his life and how his powerful teachings can help you to achieve phenomenal success, both personally and professionally. YOU WILL LEARN: · The common traits of a successful person. · The principles of the Pyramid of Success. · The legacy of Coach Wooden’s philosophy. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Coach Wooden Free business consultation The Peak Experience NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE: “There is no substitute for very hard work when it comes to success.” – Coach Wooden “The two qualities of friendship that are so important are respect and camaraderie.” – Coach Wooden “A leader who has loyalty is the leader whose team I wish to be a part of.” – Coach Wooden “Failure to act is often the biggest failure of all.” – Coach Wooden “It's what you learn after you know it all that counts.” – Coach Wooden itsagoodlife.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Click here to listen to the full episode The beliefs we hold about ourselves can either motivate us to achieve success or provide the excuses we tell ourselves to justify a failure, or worse, not bothering to try at all. Many people feel the consequences of low self-belief, including arrogance, criticizing others or simply trying too hard. In this episode, Brian Buffini delves into the topic of self-belief and offers tips to help you improve your belief in yourself, your abilities and your future. You’ll learn how insecurity can sabotage your dreams, the role your past experiences and other people’s feedback have on shaping your beliefs and the two affirmations to repeat when you feel your belief is faltering. When we believe in ourselves and our abilities, we have the confidence to rise above the challenges we face and achieve our goals. If you struggle with self-belief—and let’s face it, who doesn’t—this episode is for you. Inspirational quotes from today’s interview: “If we believe in ourselves, we can have belief in others.” — Brian Buffini “Low self-esteem is like driving through life with your hand-brake on.” — Max Maltz “Needing to talk badly about others indicates low self-esteem. That means, ‘I feel so low that instead of picking myself up, I have to cut others down.’ Letting go of negative things quickly is healthy.” — Pope Francis “You can’t go back and change the beginning, but you can start where you are and change the ending.” — C.S. Lewis “We need stress to live; we need resistance to grow.” — Brian Buffini “The reason we struggle with insecurity is because we compare our behind-the-scenes with everyone else’s highlight reel.” –Steve Furtick “Comparison is the thief of joy.” — Theodore Roosevelt “A winner is someone who recognizes his God-given talents, works his tail off to develop them into skills and the uses these skills to accomplish his goals.” — Larry Bird “Almost every successful person begins with two beliefs: The future can be better than the present and I have the power to make it so.” — David Brooks “When you develop yourself to the point where your belief in yourself is so strong that you know you can accomplish anything you put your mind to, your future will be unlimited.” — Brian Tracy itsagoodlife.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In today’s stressful world, burnout, overwhelm and anxiety are at an all-time high. In this episode, REALStrengths expert Rachael Yeaman explains how to banish burnout, reclaim your choices and leverage your innate strengths and abilities to live a life by design on your own terms. YOU WILL LEARN: · How to recognize burnout before you flame out. · How your values are connected to burnout. · How to use your gifts and strengths to be fired up instead of burned out. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Free REALStrengths Assessment Free business consultation MasterMind Summit NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE: “Leveraging our innate strengths can be one of the most powerful ways to combat burnout when we're in it – and potentially prevent it in the future.” – Rachael Yeaman “Our response to what's happening around us is directly connected to our belief in our ability to be able to handle these situations. When we know our strengths, and are directly connected to what makes us uniquely great every day, this creates deep self-belief and resilience.” – Rachael Yeaman “When we're aware of our strengths and how to put them into action…we can be certain in our ability to tackle every challenge that comes our way.” – Rachael Yeaman “Do not live with your head buried in burnout. Face it head-on with your strengths by your side.” – Rachael Yeaman “Just being yourself is good enough to be great.” – Brian Buffini itsagoodlife.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Click here to listen to the full episode Most of us do everything we can to avoid stress. But new research shows that if we learn to accept and even embrace stress, we will be happier and more effective in our lives. In this episode, Brian interviews Dr. Kelly McGonigal, author, health psychologist and lecturer at Stanford University. Dr. McGonigal explains the benefits of stress and outlines how we can all learn and grow from challenging life experiences. Mentioned in this episode "The Upside of Stress" by Kelly McGonigal TED Talk: How to Make Stress Your Friend | Kelly McGonigal Inspirational quotes from today’s interview: “Stress isn’t always about attacking it and killing it and winning it.” — Kelly McGonigal “Your brain and body have different ways of responding to stress that can help you thrive.” — Kelly McGonigal “Most of us have a story in our head that says “this shouldn’t be stressful” for the very things that are most likely to cause stress.” — Kelly McGonigal “Stress is something that arises in your mind and your body when something you care about is at stake.” — Kelly McGonigal “We have stress responses in every relationship that matters to us, every role that matters to us and every goal that matters to us.” — Kelly McGonigal “Surrender a little bit to the fact that if you went through something very stressful, your brain is going to try to learn from it. Do it intentionally. Sit down, write about it, talk to someone about it and reflect on it. That will help you recover more quickly and also help you learn from the experience so that you are stronger afterwards.” — Kelly McGonigal “I don’t have to give my best energy towards outrage or fear that I actually can’t have any impact on.” — Kelly McGonigal itsagoodlife.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Celebrated athlete Erik Weihenmayer is the first blind person in history to reach the summit of the world’s highest mountain, Mount Everest. In this episode, he tells Brian how he lives a life of meaning and purpose by consistently breaking through barriers and helping others with special challenges to lead active and fulfilling lives. YOU WILL LEARN: · Why he never lives on the sidelines. · How climbing Mount Everest changed him. · Why he started a nonprofit. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: erikweihenmayer.com No Barriers nonprofit National Federation of the Blind MasterMind Summit S1E043, What’s Your Everest? NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE: “When I went totally blind … it was like the gloves were off. I could do anything I wanted now. I was free.” – Erik Weihenmayer “Wisdom gets beat into most of us, sadly.” – Erik Weihenmayer “We're always sort of straddling this knife edge between limitation and possibility.” – Erik Weihenmayer “When you have a really bad day there's nothing better than sleeping and waking up the next morning to say, ‘Today's a new day with new possibilities – I can do better than I did yesterday.’” – Erik Weihenmayer “It's an ongoing, never-ending commitment to reaching and failing; falling short and bleeding a little bit; and reaching again and getting a little higher each day up the mountain. To me, that's what constitutes a good life.” – Erik Weihenmayer itsagoodlife.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.