The Buffini Brothers on Business – Q&A with Brian and Dermot Buffini #146

<blockquote> <p><strong>“If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together.”—Dermot Buffini</strong><strong> </strong></p> </blockquote> <p>Brothers Brian and Dermot Buffini are a powerful business combination. In this special episode, the Chairman and the CEO of Buffini & Company discuss their mutual business philosophies and answer questions from listeners all over the country. Topics addressed include how to choose the right opportunities for your business, how to avoid burnout, how to create a phenomenal workplace culture and how to hire and train staff. By the end of this episode, not only will you have gained great insight into the Buffini brothers, you’ll be ready to take your business to the next level!</p> <p>Are you a <a href= "https://www.brianbuffini.com/podcast-interest-list.aspx" target= "_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Buffini Show Insider</a>? What are you waiting for? Join today to hear an extended cut of this interview. You’ll hear seven strategies that Buffini & Company uses to make it one of the top places to work in San Diego, and the breaking point that caused Brian to hand over the CEO position.</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Inspirational quotes from today’s interview:</strong></p> <p>“Aim small, miss small.” — Brian Buffini</p> <p>“You make mistakes when you fall into opportunity. You make mistakes when you’re not intentional.” — Brian Buffini</p> <p>“Money alone is not enough to sustain what it takes to pursue an entrepreneurial endeavor.” — Brian Buffini</p> <p>“The enemy of the best is the good.” — Brian Buffini</p> <p>“Our core competency for 22 years is helping people.” — Dermot Buffini</p> <p>“Don’t let your need dictate your vision and your goal.” — Brian Buffini</p> <p>“There’s a big difference between serving and pleasing. One is values based. One is insecure based.” — Brian Buffini</p> <p>“You’ve got to put your own oxygen mask on first.” — Brian Buffini</p> <p>“You have to have boundaries with your customers, boundaries with your business, and boundaries for yours