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When your connections with people deepen, your influence, impact and income increase. In this episode, bestselling author and speaker Vanessa Van Edwards outlines how to best communicate to create meaningful engagement with others.

YOU WILL LEARN:

· Three questions to elevate elevate your connection

NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE:

“We need more than ever to be connected, to be turned on, to be engaged.” – Vanessa Van Edwards

“We are able to gift people dopamine in conversation.” – Vanessa Van Edwards

“We love people who gift us dopamine and we create mental markers for those people.” – Vanessa Van Edwards

“The biggest mistake that we make is we think that social skills or connection will happen by osmosis, or naturally, the more we work with people. That could not be further from the truth.” – Vanessa Van Edwards

“If you decide you're going to change your victim mindset into a redemption mindset, your world will change.” – Vanessa Van Edwards

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If you listen to much of the media, you might feel the real estate market is on the precipice of another catastrophic crash, similar to 2008. In this podcast, Brian Buffini, founder and chairman of Buffini & Company, shares the real truth. Using well-researched data and stats, Brian discusses how the market is not crashing but is actually rebalancing back to numbers seen in 2019. He shares his forecast for the remainder of 2025 and into 2026, including home prices, median sales prices and mortgage rates.

Brian also offers practical, strategic tips that agents can use when working with buyers and sellers, many of whom also have been led to false beliefs by doom scrolling, to help them understand the true housing market. He also introduces a major new campaign for Buffini clients, “Just 1,” that will help them use the power of working by referral to transform their business.

YOU WILL LEARN:

• The real data on the housing market including current stats and a forecast for 2025 and 2026.

• How real estate agents can help their clients past doom scrolling and navigate them to successfully buying or selling a home.

• How the “Just 1” campaign, based on Buffini’s proven, repeatable system of working by referral, can transform your business and your life.

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NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE:

“We’re back to 2019 now and by the way, a 2019 agent was far more skilled than a 2025 agent. They were far more professional called back on time, far more detailed and knew how to negotiate.” - Brian Buffini

“If rates go from 7 to 6%, 5.5 million additional households in the United States will be eligible to buy a home including most importantly, 1.6 million renters.” - Brian Buffini

“The key to this market for buyers is choice and for sellers it's about competition.” - Brian Buffini

“Mortgage rates are going to hover between 6.25 and 6.5%.” - Brian Buffini

“Just one referral can change everything.” - Brian Buffini

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In today’s hectic world, it can feel like there’s never enough time to achieve what we want to. In this episode, time management and productivity expert Laura Vanderkam explains how to bring calm to the chaos and make time for what matters most.

YOU WILL LEARN:

· Tools and tips to help you become more tranquil.

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Tranquility by Tuesday, by Laura Vanderkam

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NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE:

“When things are truly important to us, we tend to make space for them.” – Laura Vanderkam

“We can build the lives we want in the time that we have.” – Laura Vanderkam

“A good morning starts the night before.” – Laura Vanderkam

“Move by 3pm.” – Laura Vanderkam

“Each week, you want to have one big adventure and one little adventure.” – Laura Vanderkam

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In a world filled with tension and misunderstanding, communication has never been more important. In this episode, Brian Buffini interviews Jefferson Fisher, a trial attorney, podcast host and communications expert, who shares some of the techniques and mindset practices outlined in his new bestselling book, The Next Conversation: Argue Less, Talk More. Whether you’re leading a team, having difficult conversations at home, or navigating high-stakes situations, Jefferson’s thoughtful and practical insights will help you speak with empathy, clarity, and confidence.

YOU WILL LEARN:

• The framework you can use prior to having a difficult conversation, leading to your desired outcome.

• How curiosity and asking questions leads to clarity and better outcomes.

• Assertiveness techniques that help you feel confident and take control of stressful conversations.

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The Next Conversation: Argue Less, Talk More by Jefferson Fisher

NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE:

“When you get curious, when you slow down and use questions to your benefit, you're going to be one that's the people are going to go to in moments of chaos.” — Jefferson Fisher

“Confidence is not something you have before a conversation. Confidence is the outcome. It's the consequence.” — Jefferson Fisher

“When somebody asks you a question, take some time before you respond. Let your breath be the first word that you say.” — Jefferson Fisher

"When you set out to win an argument, what's most likely to happen is you will eventually lose the relationship.” — Jefferson Fisher

"If you do not set a goal, then the other person will set the goal for you. They will start to decide why you're talking to them, what you need.” — Jefferson Fisher

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What does it take to have the mindset of an Olympian? In this episode, Brian interviews speed skater Apolo Ohno to find out how we can unlock our inner potential and be inspired to achieve at the highest level, even in challenging and uncertain circumstances. Apolo describes how he developed his talent over time, how he managed his drive so that it didn’t consume him and how he learned to pivot and reinvent himself when he retired.

YOU WILL LEARN:

Why consistency and hard work trump talent.

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INSPIRATIONAL QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE:

“Don’t allow one or two negative thoughts to detract away from the way that you communicate and interact with your family, with your loved ones, with your work and with the goals that you set forth on January 1.” – Apolo Ohno

“If you’ve been derailed, that’s OK. But you have within your control to get back on the wagon, to reassess the situation and to go on the attack that’s going to best suit what you’re seeking. And unless you do that, and take control, you’re just going to be a passenger in the speeding train versus being the conductor.” – Apolo Ohno

“I had the raw talent, but talent alone, unfortunately, is just not enough in the last 5 percent. It is merely just the starting line.” – Apolo Ohno

“There’s a competitive inner drive and a fire in all of us. I call it that high-performance mindset. So, when that’s switched on, you are very sharp, you’re very hungry and it’s time to get work done.” – Apolo Ohno

“Always continue to learn, and always stay hungry no matter what. We as human beings have the capacity to always grow. And we can change our neural chemistry through that system. We’re understanding how that works now. So, the mindset, to me was always the single greatest tool.” – Apolo Ohno

“Hopefully I can help people unlock their own inner potential in a way that they become more confident, more resilient, better relationships with their family, and they’re getting what they believe they both deserve and what they seek.” – Apolo Ohno

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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.

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“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

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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Many people feel frustrated and stuck at work, but they don’t know how to make a change or find their dream job. In this episode, Brian interviews Ken Coleman about his new book, “From Paycheck to Purpose.” Ken shares the steps anyone can take to find a career they love, do work they were uniquely created for and discover their true purpose in life.

YOU WILL LEARN:

• Why the work we do is deeply connected to our purpose.
• Why so many people get trapped in an unfulfilling career.
• The 7 stages to discovering and doing meaningful work.

MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:

“From Paycheck to Purpose,” by Ken Coleman

INSPIRATIONAL QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE:

“There are really two elements of work - provision, and contribution. And when you only work for provision, there's a huge part of who you are that has never been engaged.” – Ken Coleman

“We are souls and we are created to contribute. And if you don't contribute something that matters to you, then there's something missing.” – Ken Coleman

“Clarity leads to confidence. And confidence leads to courage.” – Ken Coleman

“To experience something of significance, it is only significant because of the difficulty of the journey.” – Ken Coleman

“Ultimately how we move up in life is by improving who we are, and thus maximizing our contribution.” – Ken Coleman

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As one of the best motivational speakers and teachers of all time, Zig Ziglar shared many wise insights on character and relationships throughout his career. In this episode from the archives, Brian showcases more of Zig’s classic content and explains how his mentor’s principles helped him to build a happy and successful life.

YOU WILL LEARN:

· Why money only gets you so far.

· Why a sense of humor is invaluable.

· How to raise positive-thinking kids.

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NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE:

“You can get anything money buys without a lick of character, but you can't get anything money won't buy without character.” – Zig Ziglar

“A real sense of humor is the most important thing in a marriage and in a career.” – Zig Ziglar

“If you can get somebody laughing, you’ve got a better chance of selling.” – Zig Ziglar

“If you can come up with an idea that is seldom used or thought about, those are the things that will make a huge difference in your life.” – Zig Ziglar

“Rules without a relationship leads to rebellion.” – Zig Ziglar

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