In a world filled with uncertainty, division, and mistrust, Dr. Henry Cloud believes trust is the key to every thriving relationship, business, and community. In this powerful conversation, Brian Buffini sits down with the acclaimed leadership expert and author of Trust: Knowing When to Give It, When to Withhold It, How to Earn It, and How to Fix It When It Gets Broken. Together, they explore why trust is essential for scaling any organization, the five factors that determine whether trust is present, and the practical steps to restore it once lost.

YOU WILL LEARN:

• The five essentials of trust—and how to apply them in life and business.

• The difference between forgiveness and rebuilding trust.

• How self-awareness strengthens your ability to trust others and yourself.

MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:

Trust: Knowing When to Give It, When to Withhold It, How to Earn It, and How to Fix It When It Gets Broken by Dr. Henry Cloud

Necessary Endings by Dr. Henry Cloud

NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE:

“We can’t scale anything without trust.” — Dr. Henry Cloud

“Forgiveness is about the past, what's already happened, and it's free.” — Dr. Henry Cloud

“Trust is about the future and whether or not I'm going to take another step with you or what step I'm going to take, and that's got to be earned, just like the first time.” — Dr. Henry Cloud

“The first thing you have to do when you're repairing trust is you have to sit down and have a conversation.” — Dr. Henry Cloud

“There’s literally an algorithm that's running inside of every human system, down your spinal cord, through your gut, in your heart, through all of your senses, running an algorithm 24-7 asking one question before anything else. And that question is, am I safe?” — Dr. Henry Cloud

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Taking control of your financial freedom is easier than you think – with simple strategies and a structured approach, anyone can build wealth. In this episode, Brian Preston, bestselling author and host of The Money Guy Show, shares his nine-step system for achieving financial success and living your best life.

YOU WILL LEARN:

· Why time is so valuable.

· How to maximize life in every phase.

· Why it can get messy in the middle.

MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:

“Millionaire Mission: A 9 Step System to Level-Up Your Finances and Build Wealth,” by Brian Preston

“The Millionaire Next Door,” by Thomas J. Stanley

“The Wealthy Barber,” by David Chilton

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NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE:

“Every dollar for a 20-year-old has the potential to become $88 at retirement.” – Brian Preston

“Compound interest is the eighth wonder of the world. He who understands it earns it, and he who doesn't pays it.” – Albert Einstein

“Cash is so important because it keeps you from making desperate decisions.” – Brian Preston

“There's a smart way to use debt, but just don't let somebody sell you a bad bill of goods.” – Brian Preston

“Figure out your why and then, right from get go, figure out what that dollar is worth so you'll look at your spending and saving differently.” – Brian Preston

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In this episode of the “It’s a Good Life” podcast, John O’Leary shares with host Brian Buffini the story behind his new film, “Soul on Fire.” The movie recounts how when John was only 9 years old a devastating fire left him with burns on 100% of his body. With courage, faith and love — and the ongoing support of the legendary St. Louis Cardinals broadcaster Jack Buck — the family persevered in helping John through a grueling recovery. Today John is a loving husband and father, bestselling author and in-demand motivational speaker. This is an episode that will bring you to tears but also motivate you to ensure you are living your life to the fullest every day.

YOU WILL LEARN

• How acts of kindness can have ripple effects far beyond your own life leading to miracles.
• Why you need to look beyond your personal pain as a way to let others share their part in your story.
• Why love and forgiveness are always more powerful than shame and guilt.

NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE

“I look up, and then he adds, ‘I have never been so proud of anyone in my entire life and my little buddy, this morning, I'm just glad to be your dad.’ And then he follows it with, ‘Love you and there's nothing you can do about it.’” — John’s dad, Dennis O’Leary

“Baby, do you want to die? It’s your choice. If you want to live, take the hand of God and fight like you’ve never fought before.” — John’s mom, Susan O’Leary

“Jack Buck recognized the voice of God is not tomorrow, it's now. And the time to act isn't next week, it's right now.” — John O’Leary

“Your life is a precious, priceless gift. You’ve got one job — say yes to being used for good.” — John O’Leary

“Brian, you taught me years ago to hold on to relationships as if they're precious and not to use them to get the next speech or sell the next house or earn the next transaction, but to love the one in front of you sincerely for them.” — John O’Leary

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If you want to be happy and healthy, you need to understand your past and then leave it behind you where it belongs. In this episode, Brian interviews bestselling author Dr. John Delony about his new book, “Own Your Past, Change Your Future,” and discovers how learning to unpack the weight of your past will help you to live the good life.

YOU WILL LEARN:

· The 5 steps to well-being.

· The importance of owning your story.

· The best advice to change your future.

MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:

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“Own Your Past, Change Your Future,” by Dr. John Delony

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

NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE:

“You’ve got to go backwards so you can go forward.” – Dr. John Delony

“We think in pictures, but we speak in words.” – Dr. John Delony

“No life change of any sort that is sustainable can happen by yourself.” – Dr. John Delony

“The only two things on planet earth I can control are my thoughts and my actions, period.”– Dr. John Delony

“Once you change the thoughts, you can change the actions.” – Brian Buffini

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In this conversation, Brian and Kyle Draper unpack a practical, highly relational approach to video that fits hand-in-glove with the Buffini Work by Referral system. From 12-second birthday videos to quick “thinking of you” messages, Kyle explains how using videos the right way will help you show your authenticity and relatability, leading to deeper relationships.

YOU WILL LEARN

• Why one-to-one beats one-to-many—and how a 12-second birthday video can lead to meaningful conversations and referrals.
• How to use the power of AI to complement, not replace, your social media efforts.
• How to always have the answer to “What should I share?” when it comes to content.

MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE

The Go-Giver by Bob Burg and John David Mann

NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE

“Any way that I can, I celebrate someone else with the power of a private video.” — Kyle Draper

“When people struggle with content, I give them two questions. ‘What do you get asked the most about your industry? And what are you surprised that people don't already know?’” — Kyle Draper

“But as we see more of AI, it'll be just like a dollar bill. The more you touch it, the more you know what's real and what's not.” — Kyle Draper

“I still think the REALTOR®, the small business owner that's willing to just look into the camera, be themselves, be authentic, they're going to win over the person that is using some form of AI video to help them automate what should have never been automated.” — Kyle Draper

“The beauty of social media is your people are telling you what's going on in their life. We just have to leverage that data the right way and then communicate accordingly.” — Kyle Draper

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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:

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“Think Remarkable,” by Guy Kawasaki

“Mindset,” by Carol Dweck

“If You Want to Write,” by Brenda Ueland

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

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Every workplace—and every relationship—includes complicated people. But as Ryan Leak explains, complicated isn’t about “them”; it’s about all of us and primarily yourself. In this episode, Brian Buffini interviews Ryan, one of today’s most in-demand speakers and bestselling author of How to Work with Complicated People. Ryan reveals how admitting our own complexity creates humility, empathy, and stronger connections. Whether you’re leading a team, collaborating with colleagues, or navigating family dynamics, Ryan’s insights will help you communicate with wisdom, extend more grace, and lead with strength.

YOU WILL LEARN:

• Why admitting “I’m complicated” is the key to building influence and empathy.

• How clarity leads to healthier relationships in your family and in the workplace.

• How leaders can use open communication, trust and feedback to build stronger, collaborative teams.

MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:

Free Business Consultation

How to Work with Complicated People by Ryan Leak

Better Decisions, Fewer Regrets, by Andy Stanley

NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE:

“Complicated people are essentially people with layers, experiences, blind spots, strengths, weaknesses, and spoiler alert, at the end of the day, well, that's all of us.” — Ryan Leak

“The moment that I admit that I'm complicated it changes the game because now instead of approaching relationships with a fix them mindset I'm starting from a place of humility.” — Ryan Leak

“I think kindness can take you further than you know, trying to just push someone else off of the ladder as you try to climb the ladder of success.” — Ryan Leak

“In my travels, I learned that a lot of people's challenges weren't product problems. They weren't process problems; they were people problems.” — Ryan Leak

“Clarity really creates healthy relationships. Ambiguity is what makes things complicated.” — Ryan Leak

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What do the most successful investors in the world have in common? In this episode, legendary cofounder of The Carlyle Group David Rubenstein shares the secrets of his own phenomenal success as well as some of the time-tested principles, wisdom and tools of the biggest names in finance.

YOU WILL LEARN:

· How entrepreneurs should invest right now.

MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:

“How to Invest,” By David Rubenstein

NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE:

“Nobody ever won a Nobel Prize hating what they do. You have to love what you're doing.” – David Rubenstein

“The people that do well are people that go against conventional wisdom.” – David Rubenstein

“You don't need to be at the bottom or the top of the market. You're making investments. You need to basically believe in what you're doing.” – David Rubenstein

“Right now, I think is a good time to be buying, because I think the economy will come back.” – David Rubenstein

“Give your money to people that know what they're doing, and let them do it.” – David Rubenstein

“I try not to confuse my net worth with my self-worth.” – David Rubenstein

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