Peitzman’s BUILD framework should be considered the “product baby" of Carnegie’s “How to Make Friends and Influence People” and Covey’s “Seven Habits for Highly Effective Peop... read morePeitzman’s BUILD framework should be considered the “product baby" of Carnegie’s “How to Make Friends and Influence People” and Covey’s “Seven Habits for Highly Effective People”. It incorporates the best elements that you could find in the other texts and does so in a concise, effective manner. JP fills his book with anecdotes, commentary, and motivational reinforcements that make the “BUILD Framework" an easy read. No doubt, it’s a great addition to your personal library. 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

Peitzman is both a professional and a life coach which becomes evident in his writing of the BUILD Framework handbook. This piece is condensed, easy to read and is filled with... read morePeitzman is both a professional and a life coach which becomes evident in his writing of the BUILD Framework handbook. This piece is condensed, easy to read and is filled with colorful anecdotes and mind-opening metaphors. Most notably, the model for business and personal growth is compared to a boat and the obstacles align with the nautical theme. The acronym of BUILD and others like AWESOME also set the stage for an easy and enjoyable read that not only checks off the box for self-help but thought provoking literature as well. Unlike most business strategy advice books, Peitzman effectively interweaves real-life experience and other professional advice. The balance creates a comfortable tone that makes understanding the concepts doable and rewarding. Often, finding ideas that stick is close to impossible because there is so much information available to us but Peitzman gives us a refreshing outlook that is difficult to find in other's writings. read less

I loved the simplicity and effectiveness of this book. The BUILD framework being based on the heart and then expanding from there ensures success. It’s a quick read yet the pa... read moreI loved the simplicity and effectiveness of this book. The BUILD framework being based on the heart and then expanding from there ensures success. It’s a quick read yet the pages are full of knowledge. Apply it and your life will improve. I already see a difference in mine after one read. Will definitely be reading a few more times to absorb the wealth into my being. John did a great job channeling his life experience into information that’s easy to understand and act on. It rings true and is overall enjoyable to read. 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

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

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 st... read moreI 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. 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

John Peitzman's "The Build Framework" is excellent self-help, personal improvement book. It's an easy to understand, practical guide to how to work towards personal and profes... read moreJohn Peitzman's "The Build Framework" is excellent self-help, personal improvement book. It's an easy to understand, practical guide to how to work towards personal and professional success. He gives real life examples. He's not some guy just theorizing. He calls his system "heart-based". He emphasizes the importance of building relationships. "Building Relationships" is the first step in John Peitzman's guide. Next is "Understand The Business," "Implement Strategies," "Lead and Inspire," "Deliver Excellence." The book is a quick read. When you think about it, the guide is just commonsense advice. Well, the best guides are all about using what is called commonsense. John Peitzman explains why and how folks should make use of commonsense. I've added this book to my collection of worthy personal improvement books and have recommended it to my friends. 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