As children, Christmas was a season of wonder for many of us, but over time we often start to anticipate less, expect more and even develop a sense of entitlement. In this extra-special replay episode, Brian shares why Christmas is still so dear to him and teaches how anyone can tap into the magic of the season all year long.

YOU WILL LEARN:

• How to rekindle a sense of childlike anticipation and appreciation.
• The story of the best Christmas Brian ever had.
• Why the present is the most precious gift of all.

MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:

itsagoodlife.com

“The One Minute Manager,” by Spencer Johnson and Ken Blanchard

“Who Moved My Cheese?” by Spencer Johnson and Ken Blanchard

“The Present,” by Spencer Johnson

NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE:

“The only thing that will last is relationships with people.” – Brian Buffini

“At the end of the day, the greatest present is the present.” – Brian Buffini

“It’s OK to be shaped by your past, but you can’t drive a car by constantly looking in the rear-view mirror.” – Brian Buffini

“You need to learn from your past, not get judged by your past or get stuck by your past.” – Brian Buffini

“The present of faith opened up my heart, my life and my eyes.” – Brian Buffini

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In a shifting market, real estate agents need to be more professional than ever if they want to succeed in 2023. In this episode, Brian digs deeper into his Bold Predictions for next year, reveals which factors are affecting conditions and shares how to build a strong business in challenging economic times. 

YOU WILL LEARN:

·     Why employment is key to forecasting the market.

·     Why inflation is so dangerous.

·     How to beat inflation.

MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:

S2E99, Brian Buffini's Bold Predictions: 2023 Real Estate Market Update

The National Association of REALTORS®

S2E89, The Invisible Crisis with Nicholas Eberstadt

S2E23, Inflation and You Part 1

S2E24, Inflation and You Part 2

Buffini & Company Real Estate Report

itsagoodlife.com

Free business consultation

NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE:

“Inflation is a hole in the bucket.” – Brian Buffini

“Growth is the key to inflation: you’ve got to grow faster than inflation.” – Brian Buffini

“Get back to the fundamentals, execute, and swim against the tide and you're going to win.” – Brian Buffini

“This a good year to put some money in the market.” – Brian Buffini

“I can't control what the Fed does. I can't control what administrations do. I can't control what central banks do. But I can control what I do: attitude, effort, energy.” – Brian Buffini

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For many years, Brian has predicted real estate trends and developments with astounding accuracy. In his 15th annual Bold Predictions broadcast, he interviews NAR Chief Economist Dr. Lawrence Yun for a market update. He also forecasts what’s ahead for next year and shares what real estate professionals need to do in order to win.

YOU WILL LEARN:

• Factors affecting the market right now.
• How real estate agents, buyers and sellers are being impacted.
• Three opportunities to take advantage of in 2023 to succeed. 

MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:

The National Association of REALTORS®

buffiniandcompany.com/2023resources

S2E94, The One Decision That Makes a Millionaire

itsagoodlife.com

Free business consultation

NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE:

“Data is indicating that this year, once all the numbers are in, median home prices will be roughly 10% above last year.” – Dr. Yun

“I think by 2024 we will definitely have lower mortgage rates.” – Dr. Yun

“This is a pro's market.” – Brian Buffini

“Real estate is the number one protection against inflation and has been for 100 years.” – Brian Buffini

“Do not go it alone. When times are tough, you can't go it alone. Get help.” – Brian Buffini

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As an entrepreneur, strong self-belief is vital for yourself, your business and your staff. In this episode, Brian shares his own journey to self-belief and teaches how to develop it so you can win at work and in life. 

YOU WILL LEARN:

·     How self-belief combats imposter syndrome.  

·     How self-talk affects self-belief.

·     The dividends of developing self-belief.

MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:

“What to Say When You Talk to Yourself,” by Shad Helmstetter

MasterMind

The Peak Experience  

S1E273, Chatter: The Voice Inside Our Head – an Interview with Ethan Kross

S1E216, Unleash Your Inner Olympian with Apollo Ohno

Miracle, movie

NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE:

“A lack of self-belief equals a lack of conviction.” – Brian Buffini

“You’ve got to affirm what's true, and you’ve got to affirm what can be true.” – Brian Buffini

“You can correct bad behavior and bad thinking into the right self-belief.” – Brian Buffini

“Benchmarks are critical; comparison is deadly.” – Brian Buffini

“When you become more of who you're designed to be and you believe more in yourself, you will see the results show up in all five circles.” – Brian Buffini

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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.

MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:

“What to Say When You Talk to Yourself,” by Shad Helmstetter

“Mindset,” by Carol Dweck

“The Emigrant Edge,” by Brian Buffini

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

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In challenging times, entrepreneurs can still win if they study the patterns of the past. In this episode, Brian reflects on what he learned from his interview with Dr. Arthur B. Laffer and shares how entrepreneurs can succeed and grow, even in a tough economic environment.

YOU WILL LEARN:

·     The importance of an incentive-based market.

·     The economic indicators entrepreneurs must watch for.

·     The factors entrepreneurs can control.   

MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:

“Taxes Have Consequences,” by Dr. Arthur B. Laffer

S2E95, Taxes Have Consequences with Dr. Arthur B. Laffer

The Richest Man in Babylon, by George S. Clason

Free business consultation

MasterMind

NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE:

“If you create incentives for entrepreneurs, they will do what entrepreneurs do.” – Brian Buffini

“When you disincentivize entrepreneurs, they take their ball and go elsewhere.” – Brian Buffini

“If you want to stay where you are, you need to maximize the tax benefits you have and be wise.” – Brian Buffini

“You have to grow your business at a higher percentage than inflation.” – Brian Buffini

“It's a time to be efficient, not to be scared.” – Brian Buffini

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Increased taxation is a common solution to challenging economic times, but history shows that high tax rates benefit no-one. In this episode, legendary economist Dr. Arthur B. Laffer explains why higher taxes don’t promote prosperity and shares timeless principles to restore America’s economic success.

YOU WILL LEARN:

·     How supply-side economics works.

·     Why the patterns of America’s economic past predict its future. 

·     How entrepreneurs can prosper in this environment.  

MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:

“Taxes Have Consequences,” by Dr. Arthur B. Laffer

“The Emigrant Edge,” by Brian Buffini

NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE:

“Whenever you redistribute income, you always reduce total income.” – Dr. Arthur B. Laffer

“There is no benefit to the poor of taxing the rich.” – Dr. Arthur B. Laffer

“If you tax the most productive members of society, they will not be able to lead you to prosperity.” – Dr. Arthur B. Laffer

“America is great because a small group of people of the entrepreneurial spirit are able to create new products and new developments that benefit the whole society.” – Dr. Arthur B. Laffer

“There's nothing more important than free trade - it's what causes the world to boom.” – Dr. Arthur B. Laffer

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Many people dream of becoming a millionaire, but they have no idea how to go about it. In this special replay episode, Brian shares what he’s learned on his journey to building a fortune, including the one vital decision he made when he set out to grow his wealth.

YOU WILL LEARN:

·     Why patience pays off.

·     Five powerful tips to get started.

·     Timeless advice on investing.

MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:

“What Every Real Estate Investor Needs to Know About Cash Flow,” by Frank Gallinelli

NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE:

“We’re spending money we don’t have on things we don’t need to impress people we don’t know.” – Brian Buffini

“Don’t wait to buy real estate. Buy real estate and wait.” – Will Rogers

“90% of all millionaires become so from owning real estate. More money has been made in real estate than in all industrial investments combined.” – Andrew Carnegie

“The best type of real estate in the world is owned free and clear.” – Brian Buffini

“You’re only as good as the people you do business with.” – Brian Buffini

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If you want the success of your business to grow, you have to focus on growing yourself. In this episode, former Dave Ramsey associate Bill Hampton shares why personal growth leads to increased opportunity, teaches how to stop drift and provides powerful tips to get unstuck and win.

YOU WILL LEARN:

·     How Bill focuses on his own personal growth.

·     Why so many people get stuck.  

·     Why getting help is the key to growth.

MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:

S2E91, Play the Promotion Game to Win with Bill Hampton

S2E92, Play the Sales Game to Win with Bill Hampton

“The Greatest Salesman in the World,” by Og Mandino

“The Richest Man in Babylon,” by George S. Clason

“How to Make Friends and Influence People,” by Dale Carnegie

“The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People,” by Stephen R. Covey

REALStrengths

NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE:

“If you want better opportunities, then you have to get better.” – Bill Hampton

“For entrepreneurs who need to promote, who need to sell, growth is everything.” – Brian Buffini 

“I think people get stuck because they let life happen to them.” – Bill Hampton

“It's so easy to stagnate because we are under attack. And the only way to stay in front of that is to be proactive like you've never been before.” – Bill Hampton

“We're always told to focus on our weaknesses, to work on our weaknesses, but I think it's more important to work on your strengths and to delegate your weaknesses.” – Bill Hampton

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You can have a great product and provide the best service but, without sales, your business will die. In this episode, former Dave Ramsey associate Bill Hampton shares why sales are the lifeblood of every business. He outlines the joy of the sales journey and teaches how entrepreneurs can win the sales game, even in tough economic times.   

YOU WILL LEARN:

·     Why belief is such an important dynamic in sales.

·     How to go all-in on sales.

·     Why being a pro is crucial to success.  

MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:

S2E91, Play the Promotion Game to Win with Bill Hampton

The Peak Experience

NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE:

“Nothing happens until a sale is made. That's when the action takes place.” – Bill Hampton

“Your ‘why’ is anything that gets you to act.” – Bill Hampton

“Your product isn't so much the physical thing that you provide: your product is you.” – Bill Hampton

“Pros have an intense focus. Being a pro means narrowing your focus. You’ve got to be very specific on the results you want.” – Bill Hampton

“I'm a big believer in setting goals that can be accomplished. I think there's great power in accomplishment.” – Bill Hampton

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