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

This book brought about some really helpful concepts to apply to work and life. I found myself thinking about the Build Framework as I walked into work the next day and starte... read moreThis book brought about some really helpful concepts to apply to work and life. I found myself thinking about the Build Framework as I walked into work the next day and started changing the way I think about how I work and interact with people. The book can be a little long winded towards the end, but overall I enjoyed reading. 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

The points the author make are concise, there is no extra fat you should cut off just to read it, gives you good information to help you grow in all areas of life.

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

“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

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

I suppose we all get to a point in time in our lives where we become complacent and stop striving for improvement. I know I have so I purchased this book in hopes of reignitin... read moreI suppose we all get to a point in time in our lives where we become complacent and stop striving for improvement. I know I have so I purchased this book in hopes of reigniting the drive I once had to better myself. This book absolutely delivers that! The author is very passionate about his content; thus making the reading inspirational. It was very easy to follow, well written, everyone and anyone can apply these simple principles to their lives. It is quick and stimulating reading, and I was completely amazed when the author encouraged the readers to keep in touch and provided his website in the event a reader needed guidance or had any questions!! You don’t see that everyday!! I will continue to read this book again and again I’m sure. Well worth the investment! 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

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