It's a Good Life

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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 common sense, paid for in full and managed with reasonable care, it is about the safest investment in the world.” – Franklin D. Roosevelt

“Having a home and buying real estate, even buying investment real estate, is a phenomenal goal to set your mind on, and a great set of goals to have as the end to which all your efforts are directed.” – Brian Buffini

“90 percent of all millionaires become so through owning real estate.” – Andrew Carnegie

“Can a home buy you happiness? No, it can't. But can it contribute to your happiness? Absolutely.” – Brian Buffini

“The strength of a nation derives from the integrity of the home.” – Confucius

“Owning a home is a magical thing. And it's the magic I hope that you currently are participating in.” – Brian Buffini

“Real estate has provided me with the income to go pursue the gifts God's given me to go help as many people as I can. I owe that to real estate.” – Brian Buffini

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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:

The Brian Buffini Show
Acres of Diamonds by Russell Conwell

NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE:

“It takes consistency to achieve the goal. So once you believe, then you've got to put your feet in the work and do the work. There's nothing short of that.” — Beverly Buffini

"You've got to know what you want in order to not allow that white noise to interfere with your dreams and your beliefs.” — Beverly Buffini

"Work on yourself harder than you work on your job.”— Brian Buffini

“You want your kids to be readers, let them see you read in a book. You want your kids to be good communicators, let them see you communicate. You want your kids to be achievers, let them see you achieve.” — Brian Buffini

“If it's going to affect information that you're going to use for yourself and others to make decisions, be bloody sure you know the source and make sure it's real.” — Brian Buffini
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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

“You’ve got to keep the other side’s guard down.” — Chris Voss

“You need the other side to hear themselves out loud.” — Chris Voss

“Curiosity is a positive frame of mind.” — Chris Voss

“There’s a difference between being likeable and needing to be liked.” — Chris Voss

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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 achieve something, you know that it's [like] a crockpot. It takes time. There are challenges and endurance that have to be part of the equation. — Jade Warshaw

“When we're talking about something as important as money [with a significant person in our life], it can take a long time to get on the same page.” — Jade Warshaw

“A good reason can very quickly become a bad excuse.” — Jade Warshaw

“Success is just choosing to make the right decision one time and then another time.” — Jade Warshaw

“Preparation is a gift you give yourself.” — Jade Warshaw

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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

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