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Welcome to the latest issue of the refreshed and revamped Buffini Newsletter! Each month we’ll bring you valuable content to help you and your business grow.

In this month’s issue, we’re focusing on how to wrap up the first quarter to ensure you have a great second quarter and rest of the year. It’s a great time to see what went well, where you came up a little short and where adjustments need to be made. The Coach’s Tip, Member Spotlight and everything else we’ve included will help you stay on track to have your best year yet!

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• Coach's Tip: A Simple, Honest Q1 Check-In by Casey Mathes
• A Fresh Perspective: The Power of Habits by Brian Buffini
• Member Spotlight: A Quarterly Review That Puts People First by Melanie Northcutt
• Announcement: From Podcast to Platform: A New Chapter Built for You
• Good Life Story: Jody Huffmaster

By the end of the first quarter, many professionals feel left behind. If you’re feeling that way as well, you’re not alone. For many people, the first quarter doesn’t go off the rails because of a lack of effort. It happens because the calendar fills up, priorities compete, and before you know it, you’re reacting more than you’re leading.

That’s why a Q1 review doesn’t need to be a long, complex, or uncomfortable process. It simply needs to be honest.

A helpful place to start is with one simple reflection... Read more

I’ve been in the real estate business for nearly 40 years and chairman of Buffini & Company for 30 years. I truly believe what set me apart — and sets our Members apart from others in the business — is a focus on great habits.

I know, in this fast-paced world, it can be too easy to want to take shortcuts or try new ways. At Buffini, we are always creating content that is fresh, updated, and designed to help you succeed. We’re also constantly offering live and virtual events, providing you the chance to hear from some of the world’s greatest thought leaders.

But at the heart of the Work by Referral™ system is the time-tested foundational habits that have worked — and continue to do so — for our Members. Habits like... Read more

Have you ever wrapped up a quarter and thought, “I worked hard… but what did I really learn? And what should I focus on next?”

For many real estate agents, quarters don’t end with clarity — they end with exhaustion. You’re juggling clients, family, finances, team dynamics, and your own well-being. And when everything feels urgent, reflection is usually the first thing to go.

That’s exactly why I stopped treating quarterly reviews as just a numbers check... Read more

If you’ve been with us for a while, you know this already — everything we do is with intention.

We don’t do hype for hype’s sake. We don’t chase noise. We build things that last. And that’s exactly why we’re so excited to finally share what’s coming next: The Brian Buffini Show.

This isn’t a departure from what you’ve supported for years. It’s a deeper expression of it. You’ve trusted Brian Buffini for guidance in business, you’ve leaned in for perspective on leadership, money, and family and you’ve shown up to grow, not just professionally, but personally too.

In March, the 10-year anniversary of the podcast, It’s a Good Life turns the page on a new chapter... Read more

Many people become real estate agents because they are attracted to the flexibility the business offers. For Jody Huffmaster and her husband, Andy, that reason was important as well. The couple has three children, one of whom has special needs.

But while flexibility is attractive, it must also be accompanied by superior skills and accountability. Many agents do not have those qualities. But Jody Huffmaster does. She has not only succeeded but excelled, despite what she calls her “imposter syndrome” and the challenges of the past few years... Read more