About Our Mission, Values, and Journey

For more than 25 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 more than 25 years, we have impacted and improved the lives of more than 3 million clients in 45 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 & Founder

Dermot Buffini

Chief Executive Officer

Jim Polzin

Chief Financial Officer / Chief Operating Officer

Terri King

Chief Customer Officer

Daniel Bell

Chief Marketing Officer

Darin Dawson

Chief Growth Officer

Christa Acevedo

Chief Coaching Officer

Heather Luskie

Vice President of Marketing Operations

Michael Park

Vice President of Product & Project Management

Melissa Simmons

Vice President of Finance

Rachael Yeaman

Vice President of Coaching Performance and Training

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

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Brian Buffini

Brian Buffini is the founder and chairman of Buffini & Company, the largest training and coaching company in North America. Based in Carlsbad, California, Buffini & Company has trained more than 3 million business professionals in 45 countries and has coached more than 25,000 business people. Born and raised in Dublin, Ireland, Brian emigrated to San Diego in 1986, where he became the classic American rags-to-riches story. After becoming one of the top-producing real estate agents in the nation, he founded Buffini & Company—an organization dedicated to sharing his powerful lead-generation systems with others.
In addition, Brian’s podcast, The Brian Buffini Show, has more than 12 million listeners in 178 countries. Brian became a New York Times, Amazon and Wall Street Journal best-selling author with his latest book, “The Emigrant Edge.” Today, Brian travels the world sharing a message of encouragement about how to “live the good life.” He has been inducted into the RISMedia Real Estate Newsmakers Hall of Fame and has been recognized in the Swanepoel Power 200. Brian and his bride, Beverly — co-founder of Buffini & Company — have six children and reside in Southern California.
Dermot Buffini

Dermot Buffini is the CEO of Buffini & Company, the largest business coaching and training company in North America.

Joining Buffini & Company in 1999 as the Senior Vice President of Business Development, Dermot was responsible for developing new markets and corporate partnerships, as well as the company’s overall growth plan. He quickly became known as a passionate leader and prominent business strategist. Dermot assumed the CEO role in 2013 and under his leadership provides a significant impact in the lives of more than 3 million people from 45 countries through the company’s events, training and coaching programs.

A recognized leader, Dermot has been named a RISMedia Newsmaker, a finalist of San Diego Business Journal’s CEO of the Year and ranked in the Swanepoel Power 200. His commitment to excellence has led Buffini & Company as a Top Place to Work in San Diego consecutively since 2016. Dermot emigrated to San Diego, California, from Dublin, Ireland in 1999.

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, later becoming the company’s Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer. When not in the office, Jim enjoys quality time with his wife and son, and perfecting his game on the golf course.

Terri King

A 25-year sales and marketing expert who’s worked with industry giants such as Disney, Nickelodeon, Guinness and Easter Seals to name just a few. As Buffini & Company’s first-ever Chief Customer Officer (CCO), she’s responsible for the customer experience. Terri holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree in Marketing and General Business from the University of Saskatchewan in Canada.

Daniel Bell

As Chief Marketing Officer, Daniel is responsible for the strategic direction of the company’s marketing initiatives, including acquisition, branding, digital marketing, social media and advertising.

Prior to joining Buffini, he held executive leadership positions in pharmaceutical research companies specializing in clinical trials as well as a leading lodging and hospitality real estate investment trust. Prior to that, he ran his own company, focusing on brand development, strategy, marketing and communication.

Daniel attended Lipscomb University in Nashville, Tenn. He and his wife live in the Nashville area with their two young children.

Darin Dawson

Darin serves as the Chief Growth Officer at Buffini & Company, where he leads the Product Development and Sales teams. In this role, he is focused on delivering innovative coaching, training, and software products to elevate companies who work by referral.

As one of the earliest tech founders in the real estate industry, he has dedicated over 15 years to helping individuals and companies worldwide make a meaningful impact.

Prior to joining Buffini & Company, Darin co-founded BombBomb in 2006, a pioneering video messaging company with over 100,000 users in 48 countries. He and his family reside in Colorado.

Christa Acevedo

As the company’s Chief Coaching Officer, Christa Acevedo leads a team of more than 60 certified Business Coaches who in turn, work with thousands of real estate agents helping them to create and grow strong businesses that will thrive, increasing their income and time off.

Throughout her career, Christa has held executive-level positions in coaching business and leadership teams, as well as playing pivotal roles in recruiting, hiring and creating training programs.

Christa lives in the greater Nashville Metro area with her husband and two children.

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 B.A. in Communication from California State University, Fullerton. She enjoys spending time with her family in San Diego.

Michael Park

As Vice President of Product and Project Management 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 B.S. 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

An accounting and finance professional with 20+ years of experience. Melissa has held senior-level finance roles at Texas Instruments, Alliance Semiconductor, Integrated Sensor Solutions, and the California franchise office of Outback Steakhouse before joining Buffini & Company in 2003. Melissa holds an MBA and a BA in Accounting from Iowa State University.

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.