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

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

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

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 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

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

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

I have been dabbling in the personal and professional development literature space for quite some time now so this book was right down my alley when I saw it come across my su... read moreI have been dabbling in the personal and professional development literature space for quite some time now so this book was right down my alley when I saw it come across my suggestions list.Some negatives:This book is rich on concepts and how you may be able to apply them for greater success, but it doesn’t go in to deep specifics. If you’re looking to be spoon fed a checklist, you’re not going to find it here.The “BUILD” in BUILD Framework is an acronym a la those motivational posters in elementary school. It seems a bit kitschy at first glance but the content as a whole is worth “shooting for the moon because even if you miss, you’ll land among the stars.”This book isn’t for those unapologetic, take-the-money-and-run type wanting to be a wolf on Wall Street or a champion poker player. Maybe the subtitle “A Heart-Based System for Personal and Professional Growth” is a dead giveaway, but this book is more about growth in building relationships and maintaining them through compassionate leadership rather than climbing the corporate ladder, leaving destruction in your wake.My Positives:It’s only 114 pages! Even though the author uses his fair share of examples to add context to the information being given, it doesn’t feel like the book length is overly inflated with copious stories and anecdotes.He includes “Action Benefit Challenges” that help to illustrate the point being made but also to give inspiration on things to do by yourself to enact the concepts.Each part of the BUILD Framework comes with 2 “success attributes” to embody that foster a better likelihood of implementation success, and 2 “emotional contractions” that are, or may, impede your success with the BUILD concepts.Most of all, I enjoyed that this book stressed the importance of authenticity and honor. I’ve read a lot of personal development books that seem to focus on the self and personal success but this book does a good job at melding success with compassion. It illustrates one of my favorite quotes: “a rising tide lifts all boats.” 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

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