What’s Your Problem? with Marsh Buice

Marsh Buice

Most podcasts talk about ideas. What's Your Problem? starts with problems. Hosted by Marsh Buice, What's Your Problem? tackles the real challenges people face every day—from adversity and uncertainty to confidence, communication, sales, leadership, and personal growth. Each episode focuses on one problem and delivers practical solutions you can apply immediately. No fluff. No hype. Just real problems, real conversations, and actionable insights in around 10 minutes.  New episodes weekly.

  1. 1d ago

    1021. "AND" Is The Price You Pay For The Life You Want

    What if the thing keeping you stuck isn’t your circumstances—it’s your buts? “I want to get in shape, but I’m too busy.” “I want to get out of debt, but I still want to eat out.” “I want to make more money, but I don’t want to do all that extra work.” In this episode, I unpack an idea from Seth Godin that I love: you can either live with your buts and accept the consequences, or turn those buts into ands. “I want to lose weight, and I understand I’ll have to track my calories and get up earlier.” “I want to be debt-free, and I understand I’ll have to give some things up.” The “and” is the price you’re willing to pay for the life you say you want. Your buts keep you negotiating with yourself. Your ands reinforce the commitment. And while the discomfort of changing can feel heavy at first, it’s temporary. Regret can last decades. You don’t have to change your entire life today. Make the shift, pay today’s dues, and keep moving. Which one are you going to live with: and or but? TEXT ME! Support the show 📣Who needs to hear this episode? Please share with ONE PERSON who needs to hear this message.  🛑 Watch & subscribe to episodes on my YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiNqFo05MJ6_yCu1vJ3rX4A 📝Show your ❤️ by thumbing a quick rating and review for any platform: https://www.marshbuice.com/reviews/new/ 🤝See my daily stories: https://www.instagram.com/marshbuice/

  2. 6d ago

    How to Solve Problems When You Feel Stuck

    Episode 1020: In this episode, I want to challenge the way you think about imagination. Most people hear that word and immediately think of artists, filmmakers, inventors, or people who are naturally creative. And because they don’t see themselves that way, they assume imagination just isn’t one of their strengths. I don’t believe that. Napoleon Hill calls imagination “the workshop of the human mind.” That definition changes everything. Imagination isn’t fantasy. It’s the ability to take old ideas, established facts, past experiences, mistakes, skills, and lessons and put them together in new combinations. That matters when you feel stuck. Sometimes the problem isn’t that you need more information, more money, more time, or another opportunity. Sometimes you need to stop treating the facts of your situation like permanent limitations and start asking a better question: What else can I build with what I already have? I also share one simple practice I use to keep that workshop active: a few minutes of random reading to introduce new ideas and create new connections. Your experience is inventory. Your failures are inventory. Your old ideas are inventory. The workshop is already there. This episode is about learning how to use it again so you can see more possibilities, solve problems differently, and get moving when you feel stuck. Keep it simple. Keep it moving. Never settle. Stay tough. TEXT ME! Support the show 📣Who needs to hear this episode? Please share with ONE PERSON who needs to hear this message.  🛑 Watch & subscribe to episodes on my YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiNqFo05MJ6_yCu1vJ3rX4A 📝Show your ❤️ by thumbing a quick rating and review for any platform: https://www.marshbuice.com/reviews/new/ 🤝See my daily stories: https://www.instagram.com/marshbuice/

    How to Solve Problems When You Feel Stuck

  3. Aug 5

    The 30 Minutes That Saved My Life

    Episode 1019: The Best Investment I've Ever Made Takes 30 Minutes a Day What if the biggest change in your life didn't require more money, more time, or another productivity hack? In this episode, I share the simple 30-minute habit that has shaped my thinking every single day since 2017—and why I believe it literally saved my life. This isn't about reading more books. It's about discovering ideas you never would have searched for, thinking more deeply, and applying one lesson every day. I explain why random reading unlocks creativity, strengthens focus, connects ideas in unexpected ways, and helps you change the narrative of your life. If you've ever said, "I don't have time to read," or "I just can't finish books," this episode is for you. Forget reading cover to cover. Learn a simple system of reading, writing, and applying that can be done in less than 30 minutes a day. Because the goal isn't to become well-read. The goal is to become well-applied. If this episode challenges you, I'd love to hear from you. Send me a message and tell me: What random book did you read today, what idea jumped out at you, and how did you apply it? Keep it simple. Keep it moving. Never settle. Stay tough. TEXT ME! Support the show 📣Who needs to hear this episode? Please share with ONE PERSON who needs to hear this message.  🛑 Watch & subscribe to episodes on my YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiNqFo05MJ6_yCu1vJ3rX4A 📝Show your ❤️ by thumbing a quick rating and review for any platform: https://www.marshbuice.com/reviews/new/ 🤝See my daily stories: https://www.instagram.com/marshbuice/

    The 30 Minutes That Saved My Life

  4. Aug 3

    The Nvidia Leadership Principle That Changed How I Give Feedback

    ep. 1018: The Nvidia Leadership Principle That Changed How I Give Feedback What if the biggest leadership mistake isn't giving too much feedback—but giving it to too few people? In this episode, I share one of the most powerful leadership lessons I took away from The Nvidia Way. As Nvidia grew into one of the world's most valuable companies, Jensen Huang realized that one-on-one coaching no longer scaled. His solution challenged the way I think about leadership, accountability, and building a learning organization. We explore why one person's mistake can become everyone else's lesson, how public feedback—when delivered with the right intent—can improve decision-making across an entire team, and why great leaders focus on scaling learning, not just managing people. Whether you lead a business, manage a sales team, coach others, or simply want to become a better communicator, this episode will challenge you to rethink how feedback is given and how organizations learn. If you're tired of repeating the same lessons over and over, this conversation may change the way you lead. In this episode, you'll learn: Why great leaders make learning scalable.The difference between public learning and public embarrassment.How feedback can improve decision-making before mistakes happen.Why accountability and transparency create stronger teams.A practical leadership question that can transform the way you coach others.If this episode challenges your thinking, I'd love to hear from you. Share your biggest takeaway in the comments, and don't forget to subscribe for more conversations on leadership, sales, business, and personal growth. TEXT ME! Support the show 📣Who needs to hear this episode? Please share with ONE PERSON who needs to hear this message.  🛑 Watch & subscribe to episodes on my YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiNqFo05MJ6_yCu1vJ3rX4A 📝Show your ❤️ by thumbing a quick rating and review for any platform: https://www.marshbuice.com/reviews/new/ 🤝See my daily stories: https://www.instagram.com/marshbuice/

    The Nvidia Leadership Principle That Changed How I Give Feedback

  5. Jul 27

    Why You Lost Your Initiative (And How to Get It Back)

    Episode #1017: Initiative Is the Greatest Underrated Superpower What if one of the biggest reasons people stay stuck isn't a lack of talent, intelligence, or opportunity—but a lack of initiative? In this episode, I explore why initiative may be the most underrated superpower we have. It's permissionless. It's simply doing the right thing without being told what to do. More importantly, it's the starting point for boldness, courage, creativity, curiosity, faith, and ultimately leadership. You'll discover why complacency begins the moment we stop exercising initiative, why initiative is like a muscle that must be worked daily, and how consistently taking action exposes you to new experiences, better judgment, stronger relationships, and opportunities you never saw coming. If you've been feeling stuck, this episode will challenge you to stop waiting and start moving. Let's get it.  TEXT ME! Support the show 📣Who needs to hear this episode? Please share with ONE PERSON who needs to hear this message.  🛑 Watch & subscribe to episodes on my YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiNqFo05MJ6_yCu1vJ3rX4A 📝Show your ❤️ by thumbing a quick rating and review for any platform: https://www.marshbuice.com/reviews/new/ 🤝See my daily stories: https://www.instagram.com/marshbuice/

  6. Jul 20

    What's The Use? (It Won't Make A Difference Anyway.)

    Have you ever caught yourself asking, "What's the use?" What's the use of saving money if it's not enough? What's the use of working out if you don't see results? What's the use of reading, practicing, or making one more attempt when it feels like nothing is changing? In this episode, I challenge one of the biggest lies we tell ourselves: that effort is only worthwhile if it produces immediate results. I share a different way to think about progress. You're not in the results business—you're in the elimination business. Every time you make the effort, you eliminate a temptation to quit, procrastinate, or cope. You eliminate the assumptions that tell you you already know how the story ends. The outcome will come in its own time. Your job is to keep removing the things that stand in its way. If you've ever felt stuck, discouraged, or wondered if your efforts even matter, this episode will help you reframe the conversation you're having with yourself—and give you a reason to keep going. Keep it simple. Keep it moving. Never settle. Stay tough. TEXT ME! Support the show 📣Who needs to hear this episode? Please share with ONE PERSON who needs to hear this message.  🛑 Watch & subscribe to episodes on my YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiNqFo05MJ6_yCu1vJ3rX4A 📝Show your ❤️ by thumbing a quick rating and review for any platform: https://www.marshbuice.com/reviews/new/ 🤝See my daily stories: https://www.instagram.com/marshbuice/

    What's The Use? (It Won't Make A Difference Anyway.)

  7. Jul 16

    Three Words That Close More Deals

    Ep. 1015.  Sales has gotten faster, but people still buy the same way—they need confidence.  In this episode, I share an old-school sales technique that’s become underutilized today: the Feel, Felt, Found method.  I’ll show you how these three simple words keep you from taking objections personally, help you uncover what’s really causing customer hesitation, and allow you to guide people instead of reacting emotionally. It’s timeless technique that builds trust, reduces unnecessary concessions, and helps you close more deals. Let’s get it! TEXT ME! Support the show 📣Who needs to hear this episode? Please share with ONE PERSON who needs to hear this message.  🛑 Watch & subscribe to episodes on my YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiNqFo05MJ6_yCu1vJ3rX4A 📝Show your ❤️ by thumbing a quick rating and review for any platform: https://www.marshbuice.com/reviews/new/ 🤝See my daily stories: https://www.instagram.com/marshbuice/

    Three Words That Close More Deals

  8. Jul 13

    My Biggest Sales Mistake: Are You Negotiating With Yourself?

    Ep. 1014. Are you negotiating with your customer... or negotiating with yourself? In this episode I'm talking about Wallet Share—one of the biggest psychological mistakes we salespeople make. Too often, we assume a customer won't buy because we wouldn't. We project our own financial comfort level onto the customer, mistake silence for rejection, and start offering discounts or concessions before the customer has even objected. That's not negotiating with the customer. That's negotiating with yourself. In this episode, you'll learn:  What Wallet Share is  Why salespeople talk themselves out of deals  How to stop negotiating from your own budget  Why silence isn't always rejection  How to present numbers with confidence and let the customer decide Whether you're selling cars, real estate, insurance, technology, or any high-ticket product, this sales principle will help you negotiate with more confidence and close more deals. Remember: "It's your obligation to give your customer options. It's their right to say yes or no." Don't negotiate from your wallet. Negotiate from their goals. TEXT ME! Support the show 📣Who needs to hear this episode? Please share with ONE PERSON who needs to hear this message.  🛑 Watch & subscribe to episodes on my YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiNqFo05MJ6_yCu1vJ3rX4A 📝Show your ❤️ by thumbing a quick rating and review for any platform: https://www.marshbuice.com/reviews/new/ 🤝See my daily stories: https://www.instagram.com/marshbuice/

    My Biggest Sales Mistake: Are You Negotiating With Yourself?
See All (1K)

4.8
out of 5
38 Ratings

About

Most podcasts talk about ideas. What's Your Problem? starts with problems. Hosted by Marsh Buice, What's Your Problem? tackles the real challenges people face every day—from adversity and uncertainty to confidence, communication, sales, leadership, and personal growth. Each episode focuses on one problem and delivers practical solutions you can apply immediately. No fluff. No hype. Just real problems, real conversations, and actionable insights in around 10 minutes.  New episodes weekly.

Information

You Might Also Like