My life has been all over the place, but I'm so glad I came across Peitzman's book. Peitizman definitely insists the power of your own intuition. If you feel a situation is g... read moreMy life has been all over the place, but I'm so glad I came across Peitzman's book. Peitizman definitely insists the power of your own intuition. If you feel a situation is good or bad, he encourages to definitely listen to those internal instructions. I love how he goes back and constantly reinstills the lessons he taught in the previous chapters, that way they are always ingrained. If you are anxious to jump start your business, this book contains short chapters and with straight to the point advise. You can trust in Peitzman to give you the best first foot forward into your successful future business. read less

Amazing book to help guide you on how to build and make your business or investment grow stronger. This is definitely a life saver.

Wow! John Peitzman (JP as he refers to himself) shares the BUILD Framework, a method for delivering excellence in all areas of life. The BUILD Framework approach takes on a ho... read moreWow! John Peitzman (JP as he refers to himself) shares the BUILD Framework, a method for delivering excellence in all areas of life. The BUILD Framework approach takes on a holistic approach to excellence that is built on treating people well and striving to do the right thing. The advice is down to earth and delivered with an easy to understand casualness. Each chapter illustrates one aspect of the BUILD Framework and is organized in an easy to follow path. To illustrate each point, little anecdotes from JP’s life are sprinkled in to show the effectiveness of each aspect of the framework and how it works. At the end of each chapter, there are challenges for the reader to undertake to better carry out each aspect of the framework. Overall, it is a quick read and worth going back over to reread. JP’s main point is that by making meaningful connections, learning from these connections, making decisions, and then living out those decisions can make a calm sea out of a rough life. Though JP uses examples mostly from a corporate perspective, the points are equally applicable to personal growth. Regardless of your position in a workforce, there is an important takeaway from the BUILD Framework for anyone.Overall, I found the BUILD Framework to be very helpful and I reference it as I try to work on improving excellence in my own life. read less

John Peitzman's The BUILD Framework - A Heart-Based System for Personal and Professional Growth is a strategic guide to connecting with others and motivating people to succeed... read moreJohn Peitzman's The BUILD Framework - A Heart-Based System for Personal and Professional Growth is a strategic guide to connecting with others and motivating people to succeed. It is a fairly quick read and easy to grasp. The framework seeks to teach you how to get from "Struggleville" to smoother sailing for your life and for your team. JP's specific examples of real life business scenarios where BUILD has been applied were interesting and easy to understand. Whether applied to your personal or business relationships, this book can help you create deeper understanding and better rapport with others. read less

We all need a foundation to BUILD on so when I saw this title it intrigued me. As a writer, I always look at the Table of Contents so I can see if I can find what I want in a... read moreWe all need a foundation to BUILD on so when I saw this title it intrigued me. As a writer, I always look at the Table of Contents so I can see if I can find what I want in an organized manner, and I could! I liked the idea that the author built on the first letter so I could read the information in order and so I could easily refer back to a section when I wanted to.The Introduction set me up as to why the book was written and then what was to come in forms of solutions.Of course I had to ask where does the heart in his title come in, and he explained why so well.I also liked his additional information examples, and guidance. I suggest you read until you find the Ivy Davis story. I loved it because I could relate to it with someone in my life like that.I am going to keep this book on my desk so I can easily and quickly refer to it for each letter, for his advice, and for his rah-rah attitude providing encouragement through knowledge. read less

What I enjoyed most about the book was that the author provided events from his own life that illustrated the points he was making with the explanation of BUILD system. This ... read moreWhat I enjoyed most about the book was that the author provided events from his own life that illustrated the points he was making with the explanation of BUILD system. This book is great for managers who have hit a stagnant point or new managers who want to bring a new system of management into their organization. I think the system itself is a great bridge between traditional management and unique management skills that really would set you and your company apart from others.What really spoke to me was an instance where the author introduced the idea and people could identify that they were an individual part of the BUILD system. Even looking at my current and past roles, I could see in the past where I was focused on, or solely responsible for only certain parts of the BUILD system and how the missing steps were detrimental to the entire operation. In my instance I was missing the first step ‘B’. I can think of many roles that might only consist of one or two letters in the system, especially in companies with very specialized departments that are detached from the entire process. The point though, isn’t to identify with a singular piece of the system. Everyone should be using the whole BUILD system regardless of their role. The wholistic approach definitely seems like something that would benefit many companies.The author indicates your first read through should just be a quick pass and further read throughs are important and will yield more knowledge. I would agree strongly. In my first pass of the book the new material made me want to stop and write things down, but I only pondered how my past and present management experience compared. Looking forward to a second read through to build an actionable plan for my situation. read less

Reading this book as a self help book, I found that it wasn’t exactly what I expected. However, when you read as a professionals guide, there is much more to gain. The BUILD f... read moreReading this book as a self help book, I found that it wasn’t exactly what I expected. However, when you read as a professionals guide, there is much more to gain. The BUILD framework addresses so many obstacles that face businesses today, whether it’s a small business or you’re just part of management or the likes. As someone who has worked in dysfunctional business environments, I really could identify with this book and the frustrations that it aims to solve. It is a good representation of how personnel relations are critical to a business and how important it is to have all members of a team “rowing the boat in the Same direction”. Would definitely recommend for business professionals who need insight on accomplishing goals and organizing their team mindset. read less

Starting from the introduction on the lack of clarity in our lives that leads to dysfunction to the final pages of advice of how to actually BUILD a houseboat, I thought this ... read moreStarting from the introduction on the lack of clarity in our lives that leads to dysfunction to the final pages of advice of how to actually BUILD a houseboat, I thought this book was incredibly driven, functional and helpful for the most part. However, personally, I felt like it was written for a certain type of person despite the clearly applicable aspects that addressed things I would implement in my own life but besides that, I felt like I was reading about ways to help other people (which is also not a bad thing). Overall, I give it three stars, because it was pretty good, just less personally my speed. read less

This book is short and easy to understand. It has relevant and helpful information regarding how to get along with life no matter how hard it becomes.Most people face challeng... read moreThis book is short and easy to understand. It has relevant and helpful information regarding how to get along with life no matter how hard it becomes.Most people face challenges personally or in businesses. They fear talk about their challenges to other, and lack perfect guides to help them through and move to the next level. But the answer to all your personal and business challenges is John Peitzman's The BUILD Framework : A Heart - Based System for Personal and Professional Growth. read less

John Peitzman’s The Build Framework- A Heart-Based System for Person and Professional Growth is a remarkably helpful and insightful guide allowing readers to gain motivation f... read moreJohn Peitzman’s The Build Framework- A Heart-Based System for Person and Professional Growth is a remarkably helpful and insightful guide allowing readers to gain motivation for success. Whether that success be personal orientated or business, this easy to read-grasp book can be used as a motivational tool for self-help or a great resource for those seeking to teach others how to succeed. The “real life” examples and scenarios given throughout the book are extremely relatable and easily understood. Peitzman’s emphasizes on listening to your own intuition or “gut feeling”. If the business situation or personal situation you are in feels bad to you, then correct it accordingly. If the situation is good, the jump on that good feeling bandwagon! I enjoyed how the concepts of this book can be used both in professional and personal situations in life. Most likely, if a person is not happy with their professional life, it will affect their personal life, and vice versa. Highly recommend reading, and sharing with others! read less