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 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.

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 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.

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 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.

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

I really enjoyed reading this book. John Peitzman has a clear, conversational style and peppers the advice with personal experiences and anecdotes (I particularly loved the story of an 18 year old Peitzman stopping a shoplifter by bluffing with his karate skills) that kept me engaged. The BUILD framework itself is laid out clearly and systematically, with each chapter covering each "letter" (Build Relationships, Understand the Business, Implement strategies, Lead and inspire, Deliver excellence).I've read other business books that advise a ruthless or cutthroat approach to other people, but the BUILD framework starts with "Build Relationships" and focuses on being a true leader who leads with positivity and authenticity. At 112 pages, it's a quick read with a wealth of helpful information and common sense suggestions like using flashcards to keep track of birthdays and interests of business contacts. I felt inspired to up my game.

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 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.

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. 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.

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 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.

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 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.

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 how to manage any life challenges in my life. I learned how to implement different strategies by building relationships with other business people.