The E-Myth Revisited – an Interview with Michael E. Gerber #265
The Brian Buffini Show
Brian Buffini
4.8 • 2.4K Ratings
🗓️ 16 February 2021
⏱️ 33 minutes
🧾️ Download transcript
Summary
“The vast majority of people who fail in business didn't have to fail in business.” – Michael E. Gerber
Many small businesses needlessly fail in this country every year. In this episode, Brian interviews bestselling author Michael E. Gerber, a small business guru who has impacted the lives of millions of entrepreneurs worldwide for over 40 years. Michael explains how small businesses can be transformed. He also discusses the fatal assumptions people make when they open their own business and the core differences between an entrepreneur, a manager and a technician.
YOU WILL LEARN:
- What the e-myth is.
- How the eightfold path works.
- Why systems are vital to success.
MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
“The E-Myth Revisited,” by Michael Gerber
https://www.michaelegerbercompanies.com/
“I Am That,” by Sri Nisargadatta Maharaj
INSPIRATIONAL QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE:
“Most people who go into business aren't entrepreneurs, they're what I've come to call technicians suffering from an entrepreneurial seizure. In short, they don't start a business to create something great. They start a business to get rid of the boss.” – Michael E. Gerber
“Every life is a legacy.” – Michael E. Gerber
“Systems are the promise keepers, systems are the trust builders, systems are the foundation.” – Brian Buffini
“Systems enable you to keep your word.” – Michael E. Gerber
“Business is the economic side of life. But it's not the life of life.” – Michael E. Gerber
Connect with Brian Buffini
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brianbuffini
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brian_buffini
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@itsagoodlifepodcast
Love what you heard? Share it with your friends! It’s a Good Life
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Transcript
Click on a timestamp to play from that location
| 0:00.0 | You can feed your ambition. |
| 0:03.0 | You can find your balance. |
| 0:07.0 | You can focus on your craft. |
| 0:11.0 | You can work smarter. |
| 0:13.0 | Make business energy effortless with you energy. |
| 0:17.0 | Get fast tailored quotes, smart solutions to keep on top of your bills |
| 0:21.0 | and all you utilities in one place. |
| 0:24.0 | Get a quote now at uenerg.co.uk |
| 0:27.0 | Terms and conditions apply. |
| 0:30.0 | Full details can be found online. |
| 0:47.0 | Welcome to the Brian Bafini show, where we explore the mindsets, motivation and methodologies of success. |
| 0:53.0 | Here's your coach Brian Bafini. |
| 1:13.0 | Well, the top of the morning to you, and welcome to the Brian Bafini show. |
| 1:17.0 | The guest I have for you today, I met him 31 years ago. |
| 1:22.0 | I met his book 35 years ago, and it was a book that changed my business and changed my life. |
| 1:28.0 | It's called the E-Mith Revisited. |
| 1:30.0 | And as a guy who's written three small business books, the E-Mith Revisited is, in my opinion, the greatest small business book ever written. |
| 1:39.0 | When I give it to people, I tell them it's the Bible for small business. |
| 1:43.0 | Michael Gerber, who lives in Carlsbad, who's right down the street from me, and we have not touched base in 30 years, which is just kind of nuts because of crossing paths. |
| 1:53.0 | So Michael Gerber, it is a long overdue pleasure to have you on the show today. |
| 1:58.0 | It's a delight, Brian. |
| 1:59.0 | And yes, 30 years is a long time not to see each other, especially when we're crossing each other in the freeway. |
... |
Please login to see the full transcript.
Disclaimer: The podcast and artwork embedded on this page are from Brian Buffini, and are the property of its owner and not affiliated with or endorsed by Tapesearch.
Generated transcripts are the property of Brian Buffini and are distributed freely under the Fair Use doctrine. Transcripts generated by Tapesearch are not guaranteed to be accurate.
Copyright © Tapesearch 2026.