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

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

The BUILD Framework is a philosophical read geared towards business, personnel and your more intimate relationships. The book is short, but packs a powerful punch with the fi... read moreThe BUILD Framework is a philosophical read geared towards business, personnel and your more intimate relationships. The book is short, but packs a powerful punch with the five simple steps to help those in management or leadership positions to remember what is important. After reading the book I feel as though I have more insight on how to build better relationships, become a more strategic and effective leader. If you feel your life is out of whack or in dis array, if you are struggling this a great read for guidance to lift yourself from Struggleville.The author offers plenty of his own personnel stories to go along with his highly motivational principles and inspirational quotes. Although the book may be short, read it once and then again so you get the full context and understand the concepts of what the author is saying and portraying tot he reader. I highly recommend this to anyone who wants to build a better self. read less

This book was amazing in dealing with everyday challenges. Turn stress, struggle, and strife into health, happiness and harmony not only in your business interactions with co ... read moreThis book was amazing in dealing with everyday challenges. Turn stress, struggle, and strife into health, happiness and harmony not only in your business interactions with co workers and business partners but also in your personal life with family and friends. The Author John Peitzman discusses his real life examples of trials and triumphs throughout the book. The BUILD Framework is a must for anyone who needs balance in their business and personal lives. read less

“The BUILD Framework” by John Peitzman is comprehensive guide to streamlining your business and making it everything it can be to give the customer the best experience. By fo... read more“The BUILD Framework” by John Peitzman is comprehensive guide to streamlining your business and making it everything it can be to give the customer the best experience. By following the outline, you can put your heart and mind in the right place. Once you have your mind set to the right orientation, you can lead your team with a sense of unity and perform to levels that you never thought possible. The BUILD system is an acronym with the first step being build relationships. Everything goes back to that to make the most of your company. Peitzman has lived an interesting and storied life and he peppers his principles with anecdotes from his extensive business and life history. There are inspirational quotes woven into the stories as well as actionable suggestions as to how to apply the principles. I liked how he also included what he called “emotional contractions” or possible challenges that a person could have to applying the principles. I would recommend this book to anybody trying to lead in business or any other type of organization. read less

I enjoyed the first-hand account that the author, John Peitzman, throughout the book, it helped me really grasp the information because he documented his true mindset and feel... read moreI enjoyed the first-hand account that the author, John Peitzman, throughout the book, it helped me really grasp the information because he documented his true mindset and feelings during the struggle moments of his life. I also appreciated how John jumped right into the valuable information instead of filling pages with a meaningless lead-up.As I read, it felt like he was talking right to me, explaining the snags he hit while building his business, and the wins he gained when he started to implement the BUILD framework. I have always had trouble with the "B" in the "BUILD" framework, but I'm now realizing that building relationships isn't as hard as I thought it would be.The format and structure of "BUILD" was clean and easy to read. I felt myself breezing through each chapter because of how practical the book was laid out and how down-to-earth the language was.Overall, I can honestly say that I took away many gems from the book and I'm working on laying the groundwork for my new company, and also in a few of my personal relationships, using the "BUILD" framework. read less

Peitzman's BUILD framework was a great easy read. I love that this book has many more applications in life than you would think. The book speaks on things we all know we need ... read morePeitzman's BUILD framework was a great easy read. I love that this book has many more applications in life than you would think. The book speaks on things we all know we need to do, but don’t always have the motivation to accomplish and makes you want to finally get around to doing them. You can start building relationships and implementing change and growth with ease by following the points in BUILD Framework. I would recommend this book to anyone who is searching for change in the way they live, work, or interact with others. read less

John Peitzmen or J.P has refers himself in the audio. He is the Obi Wan coach guided the reader in the process of identifying self help navigating tool. J.P brings persona... read moreJohn Peitzmen or J.P has refers himself in the audio. He is the Obi Wan coach guided the reader in the process of identifying self help navigating tool. J.P brings personal experience in each acronym of B. U. I L. D. The author is the leader to guide the reader to higher ground. His professional experience in high performance entrepreneur coach environment in addition to his martial arts background; he is indeed the modern day Obi Wan. J.P asks the reader to reflect on simple yet eloquent questions in each chapter. Feeling. Intuition.The voice of the author made me feel guided and visualize myself seeing him coach me in a conference setting. The author provides his own personal success and failures both personal(4th marriage) and professional ( Target security to IT 9/11)The audiobook provides techniques for change. The change is interpersonal that will result in outworldly implementation. Self reflection questions to build the framework to personal evolution AND a better team. The team could be workplace employees or your leadership and inspirational as a parent or family member unit.Building from the heart. J.P. takes the metrics of a business of life and asks the reader to simplify. Build the relationship. Each of the letters in the acronym of B.U. I L. D are connecting and weave together. J.P provides exercises to assist the reader apply the lesson of the section of B.U.I. L D. The ABC’s of leadership. “ You can’t opt out of influence.”The book is relevant and relatable. I absorbed the information provided will be reflected and broken down to a plan and implemented. J.P offers a support from his book via website linked with the book. The website is an extension tool from the book with worksheets and group connection from others who are using the B.U. I L. D format. I recommend this book. J. P provides relevant and highly applicable in today's high demand and exterior but often fasade influence status that can leave us feeling alone. This book empowers you to reflect and embrace your feelings. read less

I like that book explains how a person can build success in all types of arenas. The book taught me positive thinking and it motivated me to succeed in my business. I learned ... read moreI like that book explains how a person can build success in all types of arenas. The book taught me positive thinking and it motivated me to succeed in my business. I learned how to manage any life challenges in my life. I learned how to implement different strategies by building relationships with other business people. read less

Focuses on building productive habits with the right mindset and heartset that can change your life for the better. Great read. 5 Stars. You won't be disappointed with the ins... read moreFocuses on building productive habits with the right mindset and heartset that can change your life for the better. Great read. 5 Stars. You won't be disappointed with the insights and knowledge that all high achiever's have in common laid out clearly in the book. If you are reading this, you are probably on the chosen path to greater things. You will reach success, if only you persevere. You can do this. I salute you. Buy this book! read less