About Our Mission, Values, and Journey

For 30 years, we have been improving and impacting lives.

We’ve got you.

Buffini & Company is the largest coaching and training company in North America. Founded by real estate legend and master motivator Brian Buffini, the company provides a unique and highly effective lead generation system.

Our One2One Coaching Members earn an average of $369,400 — 10X the national average.

For 30 years, we have impacted and improved the lives of more than 4 million clients in 47 countries. We have helped them improve their business, increase net profits and enhance their quality of life.

Our Mission

To impact and improve the lives and livelihoods of people

Our Core Values

Live what we teach

Practice servant leadership

Excellence is our minimum standard

Meet the Senior Leadership Team

Brian Buffini - Chairman & CEO | Buffini & Company

Brian Buffini

Chairman & Founder

Darin Dawson

Chief Executive Officer

Jeanette Perez

Chief of Staff

Jim Polzin

Chief Operating Officer

Michael Park

Chief Product Officer

Melissa Simmons

Chief Financial Officer

Heather Luskie

Senior Vice President of Marketing

Rachael Yeaman

Senior Vice President of Coaching

David Lally

Vice President of Content & Curriculum

Heather Jepsen

Vice President of Events

Donovan Steinberg

Vice President of Client Success

Contact Us

Buffini & Company

6349 Palomar Oaks Court

Carlsbad, CA, 92011

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Business Hours

Monday – Friday

8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. PT

Client Care Hours

Monday – Friday

6:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. PT

Phone

Toll Free: 1-800-945-3485

LIVE Chat Available: 6 a.m. – 5 p.m. PT

Fax: 1-760-476-9931

Outside U.S., Canada and Mexico:

001-760-827-2100

Brian Buffini

Brian Buffini is the Chairman & Founder of Buffini & Company, North America’s largest business coaching and training company. In his role as The Visionary, Brian focuses 100% of his energy on the mission he was born to lead: championing the Work by Referral® system, creating world-class content, and inspiring a global community of professionals to “live the good life”.

Born and raised in Dublin, Ireland, Brian emigrated to San Diego in 1986 with only $92 in his pocket. He became a classic American success story, rising to become one of the top-producing real estate agents in the United States before founding Buffini & Company in 1996. His conviction that “things could be better, people could do better, and their lives could be better” has since impacted more than 4 million professionals in 47 countries.

A master communicator and industry titan, Brian is a New York Times, Amazon, and Wall Street Journal bestselling author of The Emigrant Edge. He is also the host of The Brian Buffini Show, one of the world’s most popular business web shows and podcasts with over 26 million downloads across 178 countries. Brian has been inducted into the RISMedia Real Estate Hall of Fame and is consistently recognized in the Swanepoel Power 200 as one of the most powerful people in residential real estate.

Today, Brian remains the face, voice, and soul of Buffini & Company. In his role as Chairman & Founder, he continues to lead the industry through signature events, quarterly coaching broadcasts, and a tireless commitment to the clients we serve. Brian and his wife Beverly, co-founder of the company, have six children and are the proud grandparents of a growing next generation. They reside in Southern California.

Darin Dawson

Darin Dawson is the Chief Executive Officer of Buffini & Company, where he serves as the organization’s “Integrator,” leading the operational execution of the company’s strategic growth plans. In this role, he oversees the company’s core growth engines, multi-tier membership systems, and the integration of next-generation technologies, all designed to modernize and elevate the experience for professionals who Work by Referral®.

A proven leader and technology builder, Darin is recognized as one of the earliest tech founders in the real estate industry. He has dedicated over 20 years to building products people love and scaling operations with a mission-driven focus on servant leadership.

Prior to being named CEO, Darin served as the company’s Chief Revenue Officer, where he gained intimate operational knowledge leading Product Development, Marketing, and Sales. His career is highlighted by co-founding BombBomb in 2006, a pioneering video messaging platform that he led for over 13 years, growing the company to more than 100,000 users across 48 countries without venture capital.

Darin is dedicated to scaling Brian Buffini’s vision to impact and improve the lives and livelihoods of people. Darin and his family reside in Colorado.

Jeanette Perez

Jeanette Perez is Buffini & Company’s Chief of Staff, helping to streamline operations, manage priorities, and ensure the company’s goals are executed effectively. As such, she additionally provides leverage to Founder and CEO Brian Buffini enabling him to focus on growth, vision, and high-value opportunities.

She began her career with the company in 2012, serving as executive administrator to several C-suite leaders before becoming Brian Buffini’s executive assistant.

Prior to joining Buffini, she worked for the Department of Defense as an office administrator and held office manager roles at multiple companies, relocating frequently due to her husband’s military assignments.

Jeanette holds a Bachelor of Arts in business administration from Grantham University. She and her husband have two children and are currently on military orders, with plans to return to Southern California.

Jim Polzin

Originally from the Midwest, Jim spent nearly a decade at Pella Corporation, one of the world’s largest manufacturers of windows and doors, serving in a wide range of financial positions.

In 2001, he joined Buffini & Company as its Controller and later advanced to the dual role of Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer. He now focuses solely on the Chief Operating Officer role, where he continues to drive operational excellence across the organization.

Michael Park

As Chief Product Officer at Buffini & Company, Michael Park leads the strategy and execution of innovative products that help real estate professionals grow and thrive. With over 25 years of experience in product leadership, he specializes in scaling companies, driving product-led growth, and building high-performing teams.

Before joining Buffini & Company, Michael held executive product roles in B2B and B2C SaaS, digital products, and hard goods companies, successfully launching and expanding products into new markets. He has a proven track record in strategic development, category creation, and revenue acceleration.

Michael earned his Bachelor of Science in Photography and Digital Media from Brooks Institute. Originally from Southern California, he now lives in Colorado with his family, where he enjoys hiking, snowboarding, and exploring the Rockies.

Melissa Simmons

Melissa is a seasoned accounting and finance professional with over 20 years of experience. She held finance roles at Texas Instruments, Alliance Semiconductor, Integrated Sensor Solutions, and the California franchise office of Outback Steakhouse before joining Buffini & Company in 2003.

Since then, Melissa has steadily advanced within the organization, currently serving as the Chief Financial Officer. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Accounting from Iowa State University along with a Master of Business Administration.

Heather Luskie

From music to television and now business coaching and training, Heather Luskie joined Buffini & Company with years of brand building and storytelling experience across multiple industries. In her current role as Buffini & Company’s Vice President of Marketing Operations, Heather is responsible for developing and executing a comprehensive marketing operations strategy that aligns with the company’s business objectives, enhances efficiency, and drives growth.

Before joining the company, Heather spent 11 years at the NBC-owned station in San Diego, spearheading unique creative positioning and promotion. As the station’s Brand Director, she oversaw a rebranding, shift to digital deliveries, the launch of a duopoly and brand campaigns for several Olympic Games and Super Bowl opportunities. She received seven Emmy Awards for her work there.

Heather has a Bachelor of Arts in Communication from California State University, Fullerton. She enjoys spending time with her family in San Diego.

Rachael Yeaman

Rachael Yeaman is Buffini & Company’s Vice President of Coaching Performance & Training, where she leads a high-performing team of Coaching Leaders. In this role, she ensures coach excellence, client success, and long-term retention by using and implementing the Work by Referral systems across the company’s One2One™ and Leadership Coaching™ programs.

Prior to this role, she served as the company’s Vice President of REALStrengths®.

Rachael holds a bachelor’s degree in psychology from Pepperdine University, and a master’s degree in clinical psychology from Azusa Pacific University. She strives to live every day with a grateful heart, joyful attitude, curious mind and intentional action.

Rachael lives in Dallas with her husband and two children.

David Lally

David Lally is the Vice President of Content & Curriculum at Buffini & Company, where he oversees the creation and strategy of compelling content that educates, motivates, and drives engagement across platforms. Since joining the company in 2002, David has been immersed in content and curriculum and played a pivotal role in shaping Buffini’s voice through impactful messaging, event content, and media production.

With a strong background in storytelling and communication, he brings clarity, creativity, and purpose to every piece of content delivered to the Buffini community.

David enjoys traveling with his family, DIY weekend projects, and playing music with his friends.

Heather Jepsen

Heather Jepsen brings a dynamic blend of creativity, strategy, and operational excellence to her role as Vice President of Live Events at Buffini & Company. Since joining the company in 2015, she has been instrumental in elevating the impact and experience of Buffini’s world-class events.

With a background in marketing, production, and leadership, Heather is passionate about creating transformative experiences that inspire and empower.

Donovan Steinberg

As Vice President of Client Success, Donovan is responsible for developing the strategy, functions, and processes for how we deliver a world class customer experience from onboarding through renewal. He is passionate about developing and empowering leaders to build high performing teams, fostering meaningful relationships where individuals feel valued, and transforming the customer journey to cultivate long-term client advocacy.

Before joining Buffini & Company, Donovan held executive leadership roles in video communication SaaS companies, where he successfully scaled teams, accelerated customer value, and drove sustainable revenue growth.

Donovan earned a Bachelor of Science in Business from the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs. He continues to reside in Colorado with his wife and children, where he is dedicated to creating intentional and meaningful experiences with his family.