The Brian Buffini Show

“Emotional intelligence is when you finally realize it’s not all about you.” — Peter Stark In our fast-paced, self-centered, snap judgment world, there’s one thing that will not only help you stand out from the competition, it’ll also help you live a happier, healthier life—Emotional Intelligence. While one’s IQ may get all the glory when it comes to success, the true unsung hero is your EQ. Studies show that people with higher EQs are more successful in business and life than those with average IQs and earn an average of $29,000 more. In this episode, Brian shares the benefits of developing a high EQ, from improved communication skills and performance to increased empathy and understanding. He also shares how to increase your EQ every day. You’ll learn the five symptoms of low EQ, how focusing on others brings more joy, and why you should listen with your eyes. Are you a Buffini Show Insider? What are you waiting for? Join today!   Inspirational quotes from today’s interview: “The ability to connect with others and be socially savvy will help you stand out amongst your competition in business, will help you get further ahead on your job, will help you have better relationships and ultimately lead to a happier, more fulfilled life.” — Brian Buffini “It’s just good to be good with people.” — Brian Buffini “Do nothing out of vain or empty conceit. Rather, in humility, consider others more important than yourself.” —Philippians 2:3 “First seek to understand then be understood.” — Stephen Covey “I learned long ago never to wrestle with a pig. You get dirty and, besides, the pig likes it.” — George Bernard Shaw “In arguing too, the parson owned his skill. For even though vanquished he could argue still.” — Oliver Goldsmith “It’s always easy to blame others. You can spend your entire life blaming the world, but your successes or your failures are entirely your own.” — Paulo Coelho “You’re not a failure until you start blaming others for your mistakes.” — John Wooden “Emotional intelligence is when you finally realize it’s not all about you.” — Peter Stark “Communication to a relationship is like oxygen to life; without it, it dies.” — Tony Gaskins “Every time you get upset at something, ask yourself if you were to die tomorrow, was it worth wasting your time being angry for?” — Robert Tew “Your anger and emotional outbursts usually result when someone penetrates to the core of what you do not like about yourself or still cannot accept.” — Peter Sims “The opposite of anger is not calmness, it’s empathy.” — Mehmet Oz “Maturity is not when we begin speaking big things; it’s when we start understanding small things.” — Unknown “Not only is empathy hard to outsource and automate, but it makes the world a better place.” — Daniel Pink “We think we listen, but very rarely do we listen with real understanding; true empathy. Yet listening of this very special kind is one of the most potent forces for change that I know.” — Carl Rogers “Skilled communication changes everything.” — Brian Buffini “The best minute you spend is the one where you invest in people.” — Ken Blanchard “We make a living by what we get but we make a life by what we give.” — Winston Churchill “Since you get more joy out of giving joy to others, you should put a good deal of thought into the happiness that you’re able to give.” — Eleanor Roosevelt “You have to be present with yourself to be present with somebody else.” — Brian Buffini “The basics make you extraordinary today.” — Brian Buffini “Please be polite. Nothing in life should erode the habit of saying thank you to people or praising them.” — Richard Branson “Be kind whenever possible. It’s always possible.” — The Dalai Lama   Mentioned in the episode: Emotional Intelligence by Daniel Goleman TBBS Ep 14: Interview with Daniel Goleman   Connect with Brian Buffini http://www.brianbuffini.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brianbuffini Twitter: https://twitter.com/brianbuffini Buffini Show Insiders: http://www.thebrianbuffinishow.com/insiders Love what you heard? Share it with your friends! http://bit.ly/BrianBuffiniShow Click here to buy our Podcast theme music, “The Cliffs of Moher” by Brogue Wave. http://www.broguewave.com http://www.facebook.com/broguewave Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“As a leader, you’re the tip of the spear for change.” — Greg Lucier  One of the most successful CEOs in the U.S., Greg Lucier has led companies including General Electric, Life Technologies (now ThermoFisher Scientific) and NuVasive to success. However, what stands out most is how he’s handled the challenges he’s faced along the way. In this Takeover Tuesday episode, Dermot Buffini and Greg discuss success and leadership. Greg delves into his journey from the Philadelphia suburbs to Harvard Business School to his start at GE during the era of Jack Welch. He shares the three lessons he learned at GE, the biggest mistake he made during his transition to Life Technologies and the daily habits that keep him sharp and healthy. You’ll learn the five must-have characteristics of successful leaders, why self-awareness is vital to becoming an effective leader, and the one thing parents must instill in their children in order for them to thrive. Whether you’re currently leading a business, an aspiring leader or raising future leaders, you won’t want to miss this episode. Are you a Buffini Show Insider? What are you waiting for? Join today!   Inspirational quotes from today’s interview: “Culture is actually teamwork. If you have a great team, you can be in a room with white walls and no pictures and actually feel awesome.” — Greg Lucier “As a leader, you’re the tip of the spear for change.” — Greg Lucier “Visions are easy to come up with; achieving them is hard.” — Greg Lucier “The ability to understand abstract concepts will become critically important.” — Greg Lucier “Leaders have the don’t quit mentality because they believe they matter and if they pull themselves out, it’s not going to work.” — Greg Lucier “Our goal as elders is to create a world where kids leave their house and have a good launch. If nothing else, a good sense of self confidence. If parents aren’t thinking of that one thing to launch their kids, they’ve missed it all.” — Greg Lucier “Transitions are important in your career; but always make sure you walk out the front door.” — Greg Lucier   Mentioned in the episode: The Rise of Theodore Roosevelt by Edmund Morris   Connect with Brian Buffini http://www.brianbuffini.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brianbuffini Twitter: https://twitter.com/brianbuffini Buffini Show Insiders: http://www.thebrianbuffinishow.com/insiders Love what you heard? Share it with your friends! http://bit.ly/BrianBuffiniShow Click here to buy our Podcast theme music, “The Cliffs of Moher” by Brogue Wave. http://www.broguewave.com http://www.facebook.com/broguewave Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“Don’t bring your need to the marketplace, bring your skill.” — Jim Rohn Many people dream of becoming an entrepreneur, but they’re anxious and unsure of how or where to start. Brian Buffini has launched many businesses over the past few decades and understands these feelings. In this episode, Brian breaks down the myths of success and explains three of the most common reasons half of small businesses fail within the first five years. He then outlines the three strategies to follow that will help you defeat the odds and build a business that lasts. You’ll learn how your strengths and past successes reveal clues to business success, why it’s essential to find out what your target customers need, and why you shouldn’t imitate your idols, but study what makes them successful instead. Click here for a free chapter of Brian Buffini’s, “Taking Care of Business: The Big Idea for Small Business.” Buffini Show Insiders: Get a free download of the entire book, “Taking Care of Business: The Big Idea for Small Business” Get My Copy   Inspirational quotes from today’s interview: “Being an entrepreneur is a mindset: You’re someone who wants to bet on yourself, believe in yourself, you have a desire to bring a product or service into the marketplace in a way that’s better, different, cheaper or faster than someone else.” — Brian Buffini “You’re not really an entrepreneur until you’ve written a personal check to make payroll.” — Brian Buffini “It is possible to fly without motors, but it’s not without knowledge or skill.” — Wilbur Wright “Don’t bring your need to the marketplace, bring your skill.” — Jim Rohn “You’ve got to be more competitive than what somebody can find on the internet.” — Brian Buffini “Price is what you pay; value is what you get.” — Warren Buffett “You can’t take it personally if people aren’t loyal to you; they’re loyal to value.” — Brian Buffini “People burn out when they follow the dollars and not their passion.” — Brian Buffini “Follow your passion and the dollars will come.” — Brian Buffini “If your business depends on you, you don’t own a business, you have a job. And it’s the worst job in the world because you’re working for a lunatic.” — Michael Gerber “Success leaves clues.” — Brian Buffini “Be great at what you’re good at. Be a specialist, not a generalist.” — Brian Buffini “Everyone’s a genius, but if you judge a fish on its ability to climb a tree it will live its whole live believing that it’s stupid.” — Albert Einstein “Successful businesses are founded on the needs of people.” — A.G. Gaston “If you define a problem correctly you almost have the solution.” — Steve Jobs “We cannot solve our problems with the same thinking we used when we created them.” — Albert Einstein “Learn from the mistakes of others; you can never live long enough to make them all yourself.” — Groucho Marx “Is there anyone so wise as to learn by the experience of others?” — Voltaire “Everyone wants to live on top of the mountain, but all the happiness and growth occurs while you’re climbing it.” — Andy Rooney “There’s nothing like building and growing a business.” — Brian Buffini     Mentioned in the episode: The E-Myth Revisited by Michael Gerber Built to Last by Jim Collins   Connect with Brian Buffini http://www.brianbuffini.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brianbuffini Twitter: https://twitter.com/brianbuffini Buffini Show Insiders: http://www.thebrianbuffinishow.com/insiders Love what you heard? Share it with your friends! http://bit.ly/BrianBuffiniShow Click here to buy our Podcast theme music, “The Cliffs of Moher” by Brogue Wave. http://www.broguewave.com http://www.facebook.com/broguewave Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The power of your good name is ultimately the most valuable thing you have in your business.” — Brian Buffini John D. Rockefeller was more than the oil tycoon who became the richest man in U.S. history; he was also a notable philanthropist who gave away more than $500 million over the course of his lifetime and founded the Rockefeller Foundation, whose mission is to promote the well-being of humanity all over the world. In this episode, Brian Buffini shares the 10 principles John D. Rockefeller lived by, which hung in his office for more than 55 years. Framed as “I believe” statements, these principles are as applicable today as they were when they first graced Rockefeller’s office. You’ll learn how the son of a conman went on to become a multi-billionaire, why Rockefeller celebrated the anniversary of his first job every year, the impact these principles had on future generations of the Rockefeller family and how you can adapt these “I Believe” principles into your life and pass on to future generations. Click here to download John D. Rockefeller’s 10 “I Believe” principles and post them where you’ll see them daily. Don’t forget to become a Buffini Show Insider to get access to additional content.   Inspirational quotes from today’s interview: “I often trembled when I asked myself the question, ‘What if I had not got that job?’” — John D. Rockefeller “If every person I meet I believe is of supreme worth, it changes me, it changes my interactions and it changes how I go through my day.” — Brian Buffini “As an immigrant, I always wanted to work hard so that my kids had the opportunity.” — Brian Buffini “Contracts are only as good as the person that’s behind them. The power of your good name is ultimately the most valuable thing you have in your business.” — Brian Buffini “The best part of the self-help business is to get people off of the ‘self’ part and into the ‘serve’ part.” — Brian Buffini “They’ve built a fortune. They’ve given away a fortune. They’ve influenced our culture.” — Brian Buffini “A life well-lived is a life where your values are translated into those who come after you and those who come after them.” — Brian Buffini   Connect with Brian Buffini http://www.brianbuffini.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brianbuffini Twitter: https://twitter.com/brianbuffini Buffini Show Insiders: http://www.thebrianbuffinishow.com/insiders Love what you heard? Share it with your friends! http://bit.ly/BrianBuffiniShow Click here to buy our Podcast theme music, “The Cliffs of Moher” by Brogue Wave. http://www.broguewave.com http://www.facebook.com/broguewave Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“Do what is easy and your life will be hard; but do what is hard and your life will be easy.” — Les Brown Les Brown’s inspiring story began when he and his brother were born in an abandoned building and adopted by a hardworking domestic worker named Mamie Brown. Dubbed “the dumb twin” by his classmates, Les only began to change his vision of himself when a teacher told him, “Someone’s opinion of you doesn’t have to become your reality.” Since then, Les has been a radio personality, a politician and worked in the music business before becoming a heavily sought-after motivational speaker. In this episode, Brian Buffini interviews Les Brown and delves into his inspiring story. You’ll learn why it’s essential to have a “hungry” mindset, what are “OQPs” and why you should surround yourself with them, why goal achievement is located far beyond your comfort zone and how a system will help you attain lasting success. Les also offers a list of his past talks, located for free on YouTube, to watch and learn from. This episode is packed with information; you’ll want to listen to it several times to hear all of the inspirational nuggets Les Brown has to offer.   Inspirational quotes from today’s interview: “Judge a man or woman not by what they have accomplished but by what they had to overcome for their accomplishment.” — Booker T. Washington “You’re never too old to learn and you’re never too young to teach.” — Les Brown “Do not go where the path may lead, go instead where there is no path and leave a trail.” — Ralph Waldo Emerson “I’m here because of two women: one gave me life, the other gave me love.” — Les Brown “There are moments in life that can make you or break you.” — Les Brown “There is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside you.” — Maya Angelou “Living from a place of integrity is what it takes to become an entrepreneur.” — Les Brown “You gotta be hongry.” — Les Brown “The people who are ‘hungry’ will do the things others won’t do so they can have tomorrow the things that others won’t have.” — Les Brown “Being average is not an option; you have to be extraordinary in order to be considered average.” — Les Brown “I was ‘hongry’ even when I was no longer hungry.” — Brian Buffini “You can’t read the label if you’re locked in the box.” — Les Brown “Part of being motivated is surrounding yourself with OQP—Only Quality People.” — Les Brown “Do what is easy and your life will be hard; but do what is hard and your life will be easy.” — Les Brown “Don’t focus on what you don’t have. Focus on what you do have and strengthen that, develop strategic relationships and find a way.” — Mike Williams “You can have everything in life you want, if you will just help other people get what they want.” — Zig Ziglar “If the end comes for you, let it find you conquering a new mountain not sliding down an old one.” — Jim Rohn “You don’t get in life what you want. You get in life what you are.” — Earl Nightingale “In order to do something you’ve never done, you’ve got to become someone you’ve never been.” — Les Brown “Today you either expand or you’re expendable.” — Les Brown “Ask for help, not because you’re weak but because you want to remain strong.” — Les Brown “Once you stop fighting for what you want, what you don’t want will automatically take over.” — Les Brown “Do what you’re called to do.” — Les Brown “We were not meant to work for a living, but to live our making and our making will make our living.” — Les Brown “Life is about experimenting and finding out ‘what is your sweet spot?’” — Les Brown “If you can control a man’s thinking you do not have to worry about his action. When you determine what a man shall think you do not have to concern yourself about what he will do. If you make a man feel that he is inferior, you do not have to compel him to accept an inferior status, for he will seek it himself. If you make a man think that he is justly an outcast, you do not have to order him to the back door. He will go without being told; and if there is no back door, his very nature will demand one.” —Carter Godwin Woodson “In life you will always be faced with a series of God-ordained opportunities, brilliantly disguised as problems and challenges.” — Charles Udall   Mentioned in the episode: The Road to Your Best Stuff by Mike Williams Head First: The Biology of Hope and the Healing Power of the Human Spirit by Norman Cousins The Biology of Belief by Bruce Lipton   Les Brown videos to watch on YouTube: Les Brown Speaking at the Georgia Dome It’s not over until you win! It’s possible Getting Unstuck Change your mindset   Connect with Brian Buffini http://www.brianbuffini.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brianbuffini Twitter: https://twitter.com/brianbuffini Buffini Show Insiders: http://www.thebrianbuffinishow.com/insiders Love what you heard? 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“When your values are clear, your decisions are easy.” — Brian Buffini The Brian Buffini Show celebrates its 100th episode by shining a spotlight on the timeless tips and strategies of five of the past episodes. You’ll learn more about the seven things that keep us from making it big in America, the importance of making decisions that are congruent with your values, how patience can help us build wealth, Brian and Beverly Buffini’s secret to maintaining a strong relationship with your spouse or significant other and how to pursue the best version of yourself. This is sure to help you rekindle your motivation and prompt you to revisit the episodes mentioned to delve more deeply into the topic.   Inspirational quotes from today’s interview: “Hard work spotlights the character of people. Some turn up their sleeves, some turn up their noses and some don’t turn up at all.” — Sam Ewing “Inconsistent work ethic will turn up inconsistent earnings, inconsistent earnings will not avail of opportunity, not avail of opportunity will absolutely undermine any attempts to go build your own fortune and make it big in America.” — Brian Buffini “When you catch yourself complaining, what it’s exposing is the creeping sense of entitlement.” — Brian Buffini “The best type of real estate in the world is free and clear of any debt.” — Brian Buffini “The stock market is a device for transferring money from the impatient to the patient.” — Warren Buffett “When your values are clear, your decisions are easy.” — Brian Buffini “Be so committed to your values that when other people’s judgment of you comes, understand that’s the price you pay.” — Brian Buffini   Mentioned in the episode: Episode 062: How to Make it Big in America, Part 1 Episode 025: The Power of a Made-Up Mind Episode 036: The One Decision that Makes You a Millionaire Episode 016: Love & Marriage with Beverly Buffini Episode 041: Align, Unwind and Remember What Matters Most   Connect with Brian Buffini http://www.brianbuffini.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brianbuffini Twitter: https://twitter.com/brianbuffini Buffini Show Insiders: http://www.thebrianbuffinishow.com/insiders Love what you heard? Share it with your friends! http://bit.ly/BrianBuffiniShow Click here to buy our Podcast theme music, “The Cliffs of Moher” by Brogue Wave. http://www.broguewave.com http://www.facebook.com/broguewave Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“If you believe business is built on relationships, make building them your business.” — Scott Stratten Named one of the “Top 5 Social Media Influencers of the World” by Forbes Magazine, best-selling author Scott Stratten began developing the concept of “unmarketing” as a band manager and promoter in Toronto. However, it wasn’t until the recession that he honed his message and became the leading expert on digital and social media marketing. In this episode, Brian interviews Scott and delves into how a chance viewing of a Les Brown speech inspired him to get into motivational speaking, his early career in human resources and what led him to turn traditional marketing and selling strategies on their head and cultivate the ‘un’: unmarketing, unbranding and unselling. You’ll learn several strategies for building a following on social media, the dos and don’ts of promoting in your relationships and how great service separates you from your competition, both big and small. By the end of the episode, you’ll have the tools to connect better on all levels with your clients.   Inspirational quotes from today’s interview: “All marketing was push and pray. Mine was pull and stay.” — Scott Stratten “Are we storytellers or teachers?” — Scott Stratten “If you make enough noise, people will come calling.” — Scott Stratten “The community will wrap themselves around you when they think you’re one of them.” — Scott Stratten “You’ve got to invest in people before you make a withdrawal.” — Brian Buffini “Networking is the long term.” — Scott Stratten “I want to be the catalyst for conversation.” — Scott Stratten “Go with your grain. Know what works for you.” — Scott Stratten “I want to heighten my strengths. I’ll outsource my weaknesses.” — Scott Stratten “Just because you’ve done it doesn’t mean you’ve done it right” — Scott Stratten “If you want to make your business big, you need to make your focus small.” — Brian Buffini “If the number one driver of your business is referrals, you increase your referrals by making yourself more referable.” — Scott Stratten “You can’t outspend and out-innovate a big brand, but you can out-service them.” — Scott Stratten “Make your focus to connect as strongly as possible to people.” — Scott Stratten “If you just listen, you’ve already separated yourself.” — Scott Stratten   Learn more about Scott Stratten Website: http://www.unmarketing.com/ Podcast: UnPodcast Books by Scott Stratten: UnMarketing, UnBranding, UnSelling   Mentioned in the episode: Simon Sinek—Leaders Eat Last Permission Marketing—Seth Godin The 50 Inventions that Shaped the Modern Economy by Tim Harford Messy by Tim Harford How to Never Lose a Customer Again by Joey Coleman   Connect with Brian Buffini http://www.brianbuffini.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brianbuffini Twitter: https://twitter.com/brianbuffini Buffini Show Insiders: http://www.thebrianbuffinishow.com/insiders Love what you heard? Share it with your friends! http://bit.ly/BrianBuffiniShow Click here to buy our Podcast theme music, “The Cliffs of Moher” by Brogue Wave. http://www.broguewave.com http://www.facebook.com/broguewave Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“Motivation needs to justify why we’re doing what we’re doing.” — Brian Buffini Although many of us aspire to make lasting changes in our lives, our motivation often doesn’t last and we land back at square one. What’s the secret to maintaining motivation? In this episode, Brian Buffini delves into the concept of motivation, from what it is (and isn’t) to why we need it to succeed. You’ll learn the difference between motivation and inspiration, why most people fear success more than failure, and three fool-proof ways to get and stay motivated, including getting a coach or accountability partner. If you’ve been thinking about getting a coach, visit buffiniandcompany.com/ccs or call 800-945-3485 extension 2 for a complimentary coaching session. Since goals are a major part of maintaining motivation, download the free goal-setting resource mentioned in the episode.   Inspirational quotes from today’s interview: “All permanent lasting change starts on the inside and works its way into the outside.” — Lou Tice “Motivation is external applications that can seep into your heart, mind and soul.” — Brian Buffini “People often say motivation doesn’t last. Well, neither does bathing; that’s why we recommend it daily.” — Zig Ziglar “Motivation needs to justify why we’re doing what we’re doing.” — Brian Buffini “Motivation alone is not enough. If you have an idiot and you motivate him, all you have is a motivated idiot.” — Jim Rohn “There’s a secret to success that all these men and women have showed me… A definite major purpose” “Whatever the mind of man can conceive and believe, it can achieve.” — Napoleon Hill “Wealth doesn’t create character is a person, it reveals it.” — Brian Buffini “Everything you want is on the other side of fear.” — Jack Canfield “The greatest barrier to success is the fear of failure.” Sven Eriksson “There’s only one thing that makes a dream impossible to achieve. That’s the fear of failure.” –Paulo Coehlo “Success is the ability to go from failure to failure without losing your enthusiasm.” — Winston Churchill “It’s not failure itself that holds you back, it’s the fear of failure that paralyzes you.” –Brian Tracy “Sometimes it’s good to find motivation through the negative consequences.” — Brian Buffini “The key to motivation is being a role model.” — Brian Buffini “A goal is a dream with a deadline.” — Napoleon Hill “As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another.” –Proverbs 27:17 “There are three things we can’t have: we can’t have complacency, we can’t have selfishness and we can’t lose our accountability.” — Nick Saban “Tracking is an objective standard.” — Brian Buffini “I often say that when you can measure what you’re speaking about and express it in numbers, you know something about it. But when you cannot measure it, when you cannot express it in numbers, your knowledge is of a meager and unsatisfactory kind. We have to measure and track or we can’t improve.” — Lord Kelvin “Share the Gospel at all times, but only use words if absolutely necessary.” — St. Francis of Assisi   Mentioned in the episode: Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill Dawn the Dreamer and the Feather Field by Sarah Joy Wester   Connect with Brian Buffini http://www.brianbuffini.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brianbuffini Twitter: https://twitter.com/brianbuffini Buffini Show Insiders: http://www.thebrianbuffinishow.com/insiders Love what you heard? Share it with your friends! http://bit.ly/BrianBuffiniShow Click here to buy our Podcast theme music, “The Cliffs of Moher” by Brogue Wave. http://www.broguewave.com http://www.facebook.com/broguewave Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“Formal education can make you a living, but self-development will make you a fortune.”  — Brian Buffini Before Brian Buffini became a wealthy and influential business leader, he was a struggling, recent immigrant living in San Diego with a goal to become successful. Over lunch with successful people from his church, he was urged to read “The Richest Man in Babylon” by George Clason. Written as a series of short stories in the Denver Post during the 1920s, “The Richest Man of Babylon” is comprised of several short stories, the main story centering on a man named Arkad and his journey to achieving wealth. In this episode, Brian shares the story of Arkad and the timeless lessons of financial significance he learned from a wealthy moneylender named Algamish. You’ll learn why it’s essential to keep at least 10 percent of what you earn, the three steps of smart financial management and the magic of compound interest. Wealthy people didn’t become rich by luck or chance; in most cases, they established good financial habits, prepared for the right opportunities and focused on the ultimate goal of achieving wealth.   Inspirational quotes from today’s interview: “I attribute this book to jumpstarting me on the road to financial success more than anything else I’ve ever done.” — Brian Buffini “Formal education can make you a living, but self-development make you a fortune.” — Brian Buffini “If you have not acquired more than a bare existence in the years since we were youths, it is because you have either failed to learn the laws that govern the building of wealth or else you do not observe them.” — Arkad in The Richest Man in Babylon “I found the road to wealth when I decided that a part of all I earn was mine to keep.” — Algamish in “The Richest Man in Babylon” “Every gold piece you save is a slave to work for you. Every copper it earns is its child that can also earn for you. If you would become wealthy, then what you save must earn and its children must earn and its children’s children must earn.” — Algamish in “The Richest Man in Babylon” “Wealth, like a tree, grows like a tiny seed.” — Algamish in “The Richest Man in Babylon” “Opportunity is a haughty goddess who wastes no time with those who are unprepared.” — Arkad in “The Richest Man in Babylon” “Willpower is but the unflinching power to carry a task you set for yourself to fulfillment.” — Arkad in “The Richest Man in Babylon” “You don’t have to be great to start, but you do have to start to be great.” — Zig Ziglar “Never abdicate your financial decisions to someone else.” — Brian Buffini “Compound interest is the eighth wonder of the world. He who understands it, earns it. He who doesn’t, pays it.” — Albert Einstein     Mentioned in the episode: The Richest Man in Babylon by George Clason   Connect with Brian Buffini http://www.brianbuffini.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brianbuffini Twitter: https://twitter.com/brianbuffini Buffini Show Insiders: http://www.thebrianbuffinishow.com/insiders Love what you heard? Share it with your friends! http://bit.ly/BrianBuffiniShow Click here to buy our Podcast theme music, “The Cliffs of Moher” by Brogue Wave. http://www.broguewave.com http://www.facebook.com/broguewave Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“A personal note says the right words at the right time to the right person.” — Brian Buffini Personal notes are powerful. At a time when many of us rarely receive items aside from bills, magazines, and junk mail, a handwritten personal note is sure to stand out. In this episode, Brian Buffini delves into the impact personal notes have had on his business and shares tips to help you incorporate it as part of your morning habit. You’ll learn why personal notes are so effective, seven surefire steps to help you get started when you’re just not sure what to write, and how a personal note may help you land your next job or client. Build better relationships with your clients, family, friends, and people you meet with the help of a personal note. By the end of the episode, you’ll be setting goals and building the habit of writing them every day.   Know who to write to, and when, with the help of Referral Maker CRM. Start your Free Trial today!   Inspirational quotes from today’s interview: “There isn’t only one key to success; but nothing in my business has taken less time, cost less money and produced bigger results than a personal note.” — Brian Buffini “It’s a lifestyle for me to write personal notes. It’s as much a part of who I am as what I do.” — Brian Buffini “It’s simple to do, but it’s easy to put off.” — Brian Buffini “Common sense is not common practice.” — Brian Buffini   Connect with Brian Buffini http://www.brianbuffini.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brianbuffini Twitter: https://twitter.com/brianbuffini Buffini Show Insiders: http://www.thebrianbuffinishow.com/insiders Love what you heard? Share it with your friends! http://bit.ly/BrianBuffiniShow Click here to buy our Podcast theme music, “The Cliffs of Moher” by Brogue Wave. http://www.broguewave.com http://www.facebook.com/broguewave Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.