In this lively conversation, Brian Buffini sits down with fellow Irishman and global entrepreneur Kevin O’Leary – known to millions as “Mr. Wonderful” from Shark Tank. Kevin shares the family story behind his Irish–Lebanese roots, his mother’s secret investing strategy that inspired an entire ETF company, and the one-day job that pushed him into entrepreneurship for life. 

Kevin also offers candid insight into today’s housing market, the power of personal brand and why relationships and referrals will always beat cold internet leads.  

YOU WILL LEARN: 

• The defining moments that shaped Kevin O’Leary’s entrepreneurial journey and investment philosophy. 
• How the most interesting businesses have been created during moments of “high chaos.” 
• The unvarnished truth would-be entrepreneurs need to know about work-life balance.   

MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:  

Buffini Coaching Live - Bold Predictions

Life by Keith Richards and James Fox 

Marty Supreme (upcoming film)  

NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE: 

“I realized I didn’t want anybody to have the power to control my life. The only way to avoid that is to become an entrepreneur.” – Kevin O’Leary 

“Real estate is local, local, local. You build a reputation; people come to you. Your customer acquisition cost goes to zero.” — Kevin O’Leary  

“Every 18-hour day you're awake, there's three things you need to get done. There are always three things. That's the signal. Everything that stops you is the noise. The ratio has to be 80% signal, 20% noise.” — Kevin O’Leary 

“I think the most interesting businesses are started in moments of high chaos… It's always worth giving it a shot to become an entrepreneur… The outcome is not about the rate of money; it's the pursuit of personal freedom.” — Kevin O’Leary 

“There’s always going to be people trying to convince you of stuff. Listen to your gut. You’ll always be right.” — Kevin O’Leary  

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Although Walter Bond was a star basketball player in high school, it was sitting on the bench as a college freshman that taught him the lessons he’d use both on and off the court. In this episode, Brian Buffini interviews Walter Bond, former NBA star and notable presenter and business expert. Walter shares his journey from freshman benchwarmer to NBA stand-out to business leadership expert. By the end of the episode, you’ll be motivated to hone your skills, find your niche, achieve your potential, and succeed.

Mentioned in the episode:

Free Business Consultation

All Buts Stink! How to Live Your Best Life and Eliminate Excuses by Walter Bond

Inspirational quotes from today’s interview:

“You can’t reach your potential without being accountable.” — Walter Bond

“My father empowered me to be accountable.” — Walter Bond

“What got you here won’t get you there.” — Brian Buffini

“New levels, new devils.” — Walter Bond

“Who we are today is a point of reference.” — Walter Bond

“Everyone was talented so I had to learn how to work.” — Walter Bond

“Always look like success, always look like money.” — Walter Bond

“It’s important in business to own a niche.” — Walter Bond

“The more focused we get, the more power we generate.” — Walter Bond

“Successful people have a core and then they have ancillary businesses to support that core.” — Walter Bond

“We’re all in the people business. You must become an expert with people.” — Walter Bond

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In today’s world, busyness has become a badge of honor – but it’s secretly burning people out, dulling their creativity and damaging their client relationships. That is especially true for those in real estate, who often feel they must be “on 24/7.” In this powerful conversation, Brian Buffini sits down with Juliet Funt, the founder and CEO of an efficiency firm, as well as the author of the book, A Minute to Think: Reclaim Creativity, Conquer Busyness, and Do Your Best Work, to talk about why we’re so addicted to activity. 

Drawing on her decades of research and work with top organizations, Juliet shares advice on how you can build more “white space” into your schedule. She also explains the concept of “hallucinated urgency” and how the “four thieves of time” hijack your day. Whether you’re a perpetually “on” entrepreneur, a frenzied realtor or a leader trying to refocus your team, this episode will help you slow down, think clearly and show up as your calm, confident best self. 

YOU WILL LEARN: 

• What white space really is and why time “without assignment” is the missing oxygen that fuels your creativity, focus and long-term success. 
• How to use strategic pauses and wedges to build brief but powerful moments of thinking time into even the busiest schedule. 
• How to spot – and stop – the “four thieves of time” so you can reduce frenetic busyness, prioritize what matters and work with more focus and intention. 

MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: 

Free Business Consultation

A Minute to Think: Reclaim Creativity, Conquer Busyness, and Do Your Best Work by Juliet Funt 

Flow: The Psychology of Optimal Experience by Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi 

10x Is Easier Than 2x: How World-Class Entrepreneurs Achieve More by Doing Less by Dan Sullivan & Dr. Benjamin Hardy 

NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE: 

“Why are we just doing every single thing as opposed to figuring out where our strengths are?” — Juliet Funt 

“White space is simply time without assignment – the open, flexible time that used to live between things and let us recalibrate.” – Juliet Funt 

“We all want to do every single project and plan, but we need to learn the gear of taking things out as well.” — Juliet Funt 

“If you do start dialing down into the population, there's a lot of people in much more pain than I would guess you're in because every single day is a chaotic, fearful, reactive flow.” — Juliet Funt 

“I have a practice all day long, I will stop and say, ‘What am I doing?’ And I just stop for a second and I'll see if the thing that I am actually doing is of value to my dreams. And a lot of times you catch yourself and it's not.” — Juliet Funt 

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Og Mandino’s “The Greatest Salesman in the World” is a classic guide to success that has improved the lives of millions of people around the world. In this episode, Brian shares how Og came to be his mentor and how the timeless principles he taught changed his life forever. 

YOU WILL LEARN:

• Why life is a game. 
• Why you should embrace failure. 
• Why no man or woman is an island.

MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:

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

“A Better Way to Live,” by Og Mandino

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

“Success Through a Positive Mental Attitude,” by W. Clement Stone

“Wake up and Live,” by Dorothea Brande

The 10 Ancient Scrolls for Success

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NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE:

“There are no secrets to success. It's a clear set of principles, not tactics and techniques.” – Brian Buffini 

“Failure will never overtake me if my determination to succeed is strong enough.” – Og Mandino

“One day at a time, over time, produces transformational change.” – Brian Buffini

“I will pause whenever I'm feeling sorry for myself today and remember that this is the only day I have and I must play it to the fullest.” – Og Mandino

“Failure is nature's plan to prepare you for great responsibilities.” – Og Mandino 

“When in doubt, go. When in doubt, do.” – Brian Buffini

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Brian Buffini shares insights on how to recognize and use your values, principles and motivation to become the best and strongest version of yourself, without burning out. He notes that it’s not always easy – any life worth living has its share of scars — but is worth putting in the time and introspection.  

YOU WILL LEARN:  

• How a deep understanding of your values, principles and motivation will help you live your best life without burnout.  
• How to determine and act upon your most important priorities.  
• How to lean into the greatness that is inherent inside of you.  

NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE: 

“Doing your best starts with starts with your values, your principles, and your motivation — Brian Buffini.  

“Where do you spend your time and your money?  Those are your priorities.” — Brian Buffini  

“Your values are your criteria for making decisions.” — Brian Buffini  

"You have a desire to be great...give into that desire and do it the right way. Not in a worldly way, in the authentic way you were designed to do it.” — Brian Buffini  

“Out of suffering have emerged the strongest souls. The most massive characters are seared with scars.” — Brian Buffini 

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A state of flow is an optimal state of consciousness when we both feel our best and perform our best. In this episode, Brian interviews Steven Kotler, one of the world’s leading experts on human performance. Steven shares how to achieve flow and unlock peak performance – those moments in time when the impossible becomes possible. Topics discussed include: why our biology is hardwired for three levels of goals, why practicing distraction management is key and why there is power in invisible skills.

YOU WILL LEARN:

• Why everyone can access flow.
• How to trigger flow.
• How to focus and achieve complete concentration.

MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:

Free Business Consultation

Flow Research Collective

https://www.flowresearchcollective.com/radio

“The Art of Impossible,” by Steven Kotler

“Flow,” by Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi

INSPIRATIONAL QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE:

“Peak performance is nothing more or less than getting our biology to work for us rather than against us.” – Steven Kotler

“Whenever you see people accomplishing the impossible, you tend to see people in a state of flow.” – Steven Kotler

“Flow is a massive amplification of skills.” – Steven Kotler

“I work for the boss. The boss is who I am yesterday that made my to-do list.” – Steven Kotler

“In peak performance, motivation gets us into the game. Learning allows us to continue to play. Creativity - creative problem solving - it's how we steer. And flow, which is

a state of optimal performance, is how we turbo-boost the results beyond all reasonable expectation.” – Steven Kotler

“If you use the system the way it's designed to be used, you just get farther faster with a lot less fuss.” – Steven Kotler

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Your mind runs your brain — and how you manage it determines your quality of life. In this fascinating episode, Brian Buffini interviews cognitive neuroscientist and

bestselling author Dr. Caroline Leaf, who explains how to train your mind to work for you, not against you. Drawing from four decades of clinical research and her groundbreaking new book, Help in a Hurry: Simple Tips for Finding Peace When You're Overwhelmed, Anxious, or Stressed, Dr. Leaf shares powerful, practical techniques to quiet mental clutter, rewire toxic thought patterns, and experience peace and productivity in as little as 63 seconds. 

Whether you’re an entrepreneur navigating stress, a parent balancing it all, or simply seeking more clarity in today’s noisy world, this conversation will help you renew your mind and live with greater calm, purpose, and joy. 

YOU WILL LEARN:  

• The difference between the mind and the brain — and why that distinction matters. 
• How to manage the “messy mind” in the age of overstimulation and social media.  
• A simple, science-backed 63-second technique that helps you reduce stress, anxiety, and toxic thinking.  

MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:  

Free Business Consultation

Help in a Hurry: Simple Tips for Finding Peace When You're Overwhelmed, Anxious, or Stressed, by Dr. Caroline Leaf 

Drleaf.com 

NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE: 

“Your mind runs your brain — your brain does not run your mind.” – Dr. Caroline Leaf 

“We’re not in a mental health crisis; we’re in a mind management crisis.” – Dr. Caroline Leaf 

“You can’t control events and circumstances, but you can learn to control your reactions.” – Dr. Caroline Leaf 

“We're also living in an era of excess technology and not being taught how to manage it.” – Dr. Caroline Leaf 

“The non-conscious mind not only has the problems that we've created, but also the solutions, because that's wisdom. Wisdom is solutions.” — Dr. Caroline Leaf 

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Having a bucket list is a really powerful way to help you realize your dreams. In this episode, Brian interviews Ben Nemtin, star of MTV’s The Buried Life and co-founder of The Buried Life movement. Ben shares how after he struggled with depression growing up and was forced to drop out of college, he created the world’s greatest bucket list with his three childhood friends. As they searched for more purpose in life, they managed to achieve the unthinkable and, every time they accomplished a dream, they helped a complete stranger to cross something off their list too.

YOU WILL LEARN:

•What inspired Ben to start his quest and his greatest bucket-list achievements.

INSPIRATIONAL QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE:

“The only way that we cross things off our list is through the help of other people.” – Ben Nemtin 

“I think purpose is one of those things that brings you that sense of well-being. And that's really what a bucket list is, it’s all the things that are going to bring you that sense of purpose.” – Ben Nemtin 

“A bucket list is bringing you back to your true self when everything else is pulling you away from that in life. And you just need reminders and devices to bring you back to those things that are truly going to bring you joy and happiness.” – Ben Nemtin

“Surround yourself with people that inspire you.” – Ben Nemtin

“I think that the good life is being authentic and honest with who you are and what you want and following that, even when it's hard. And serving others so that they can they can live their good life as well.” – Ben Nemtin 

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In this conversation with Brian Buffini, Kyle Scheele discusses how to tap into your creativity, be courageous, and try something new. In doing so, you can break free from the misconceptions you might have about yourself and reach goals you once thought unattainable.  

YOU WILL LEARN 

• How to redefine creativity and then tap into it.  
• Why curiosity and persistence are critical for innovation to prosper.    
• How to take the first step toward your “crazy” idea and make it real. 

MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE 

How to Host a Viking Funeral: The Case for Burning Your Regrets, Chasing Your Crazy Ideas, and Becoming the Person You're Meant to Be by Kyle Scheele 

 NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE 

“I define creativity as broadly as possible. I think that anytime you make anything new, that is a creative act.” — Kyle Scheele  

"We're desperate for predictability, but we're also desperate for new. We're desperate for novel.” — Kyle Scheele  

"The people who changed the world, they weren't smarter than you, they weren't better than you, they were just curious and persistent and those are things that you can cultivate in yourself.” — Kyle Scheele 

"Sometimes all a kid needs is one adult going, ‘I don't know, man, give it a shot.’ I think that's some of the best advice I've ever gotten.” — Kyle Scheele 

"One of the things that I learned from surveying 21,000 people about their regrets is that people regret things that they didn't do way more than they regret things that they did.” — Kyle Scheele 

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If you want your business to stand the test of time, you have to build trust with your customers. In this episode, Brian explains how you can become a trusted advisor to your clients by always going the extra mile, not just during a transaction, but afterwards too.

YOU WILL LEARN:

·     How trust is easily broken.

·     Why follow-up is critical.

·     How to create advocates for your business. 

MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:

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

“Raving Fans,” by Ken Blanchard

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NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE:

“Trust is the most critical factor to the success of any and all relationships, both in business and in life.” – Brian Buffini

“In today's business environment, if you can follow up consistently, you'll be a shining star in the marketplace.” – Brian Buffini

“If you want to be a profit-maker, you’ve got to be a promise-keeper.” – Brian Buffini

“In life, silence is golden. In business, silence is deadly.” – Brian Buffini

“Character and competence build trust.” – Brian Buffini

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