Jody Huffmaster
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. […]
Jeff Lewis
After high school, Jeff Lewis admitted he was not quite sure what to do next with his life. Inspired by the movie The Fast and the Furious, he decided to become an auto mechanic. He enjoyed his work and was fortunate enough to buy a sports car. Although he was doing well, Jeff admitted he […]
Nicole Vermillion
Growing up in Boston, Nicole Vermillion’s family life was stressful. Her mom, who was a single parent, was always such “a hard worker,” but the question of how to pay the bills was always looming. Throughout college and into her early 20s, Nicole herself worked long hours, with the goal of buying her first home. […]
Jason Sanders
As a REALTOR®, providing a service to others is a natural part of Jason Sanders’ business. It’s also been an inherent part of his life well before he found success in real estate. For 20 years, Jason served in the U.S. Army, retiring as a Master Sergeant. During that time, he was a trumpet player […]
Rosio Robison
For Rosio Robison, the Bible verse Ecclesiastes 3:1–8, which states in part, “There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens,” is one that resonates deeply. Right now, that season is one of the professional success and serving others in her community with both financial and emotional support. But […]
David & Katie Dew
Before coaching, real estate ruled their lives. Buffini gave them the structure to move from transaction-driven to relationship-driven, creating a “we, not me” culture and confident, heart-led leadership. With that clarity, the Dews grew their brokerage, strengthened their team, embraced delegation, and realized their 10-year dream office, honoring three generations of family legacy. Devoted parents, […]
Bryan Huff
When Bryan Huff first started his career in real estate, he had what he felt was a solid background in sales. That early experience taught him the fundamentals, he noted, including how to generate, convert and deliver leads at a high level. Not only was he striving to build up his finances, he also had […]
Kelly Shaw
By her own admission, Kelly Shaw’s early life was not easy. A difficult family situation led to her chronically running away from home, as well as experimenting with drugs and alcohol. Just as she got her life back on track, she received a devastating diagnosis — ovarian cancer. Kelly, who was 25 at the time, […]
Sabbor Sheikh
As a child of parents who emigrated to the U.S. from Pakistan, Sabbor Sheikh learned early on the importance of family and a strong work ethic. “They emigrated to this country in 1987, leaving me back home. I was a relative newborn. My grandmother initially raised me there. Once I joined them here, what became […]
Kari Scott
Prior to becoming a real estate agent, Kari Scott found herself at a crossroads. She knew in her heart she wanted to be an entrepreneur but her dire financial situation was holding her back from reaching her dreams. “I had no money and I had my car repossessed. I used to heat my house […]
Lizz & Chris Sansone
Chris Sansone, of Sugar Land, Texas, said he decided to get his real estate license in 2000 so that he could buy real estate and investment properties. A friend asked him for assistance listing their house. Others soon followed. Chris, who was still working full-time at another business, asked Lizz to step in and help […]
Wendy Griffis
Wendy Griffis first attended a Buffini & Company event at the invitation of a fellow real estate agent. She quickly realized, she said, that hiring a real estate coach would give her the structure and tools that she needed to grow her business. “One of the reasons why I felt like I needed a coach […]
Janell Schmittling
Nearly nine years ago, Janell Schmittling was struggling as a real estate agent, closing one home a month, if she “was lucky,” she said. Worse than that, her home life was also in disarray as she watched her husband battle a problem with alcohol. Desperate to find a way out of the chaos, the mom […]
Carol Foderick
Carol Foderick is now one of Canada’s top REALTORS®, with a GCI of over $2.5 million, thanks to her team approach and her own tenacity. Her success is even more remarkable when you learn just how far she has come from her early life growing up in Toronto. “I grew up when inner city poverty […]
Reponzell Morris
Reponzell was working in corporate America and knew it wasn’t for her. She felt like she was living someone else’s life and craved a new career. She decided to become a real estate agent so that she could bring positive changes to other people. As a new agent, she attended several trainings including one hosted […]
Lindsay Herrell
Former lawyer, Lindsay Herrell, was used to having to make sacrifices in her personal and family life for her career. Wanting something different for herself and family she became a Realtor. However, she found herself in the same pattern of imbalance in her home and work life. After the birth of her third child, she […]
Kathy Martin
When Kathy Martin entered the world of real estate, it was chaos. She was working long hours with little progress, and acquired nearly $25,000 in owed taxes. She joined One2One Coaching™ after attending a Buffini & Company event, and things began to turn around. “My first coach just opened up my eyes. She worked with […]
Travis Conte
Travis Conte shares how he got involved in One2One coaching™ with Buffini & Company, and how it has changed his life and his career. “On an average week I was working between 50 and 60 hours. My relationships and my family suffered because of that, it was very challenging.” “I was at my wits end, […]
Joseph Cortez
When Joseph Cortez first shared his Good Life Story, he was on a high. Business was thriving, and he and his wife were able to give generous support to their church and community in the wake of Hurricane Harvey. But as Joseph puts it, “A couple years after the story, a hurricane came through my personal life, too.” Since then, Joseph’s […]
Kena Brashear
When Kena Brashear first shared her Good Life Story, she was thriving in business while courageously navigating a breast cancer diagnosis. Today, her journey continues, marked by growth, leadership, and a renewed sense of purpose. From Surviving to Thriving After overcoming cancer, Kena’s life and business continued to evolve. She became a co-owner of The Muljat Group […]