REAL Conversations w/ REAL business leaders making a REAL difference in our world!!!!
Yes, we’re a marketing podcast.
We dive into social selling, content marketing, networking, and LinkedIn, but we’re so much more.
We’re about the habits, mindsets, and strategies that create true growth, connection, and fulfillment.
Host Ben Albert chats with everyone from world-famous marketers, entrepreneurs, and sales geniuses to behavior scientists, wellness experts, and even near-death experience survivors. Each guest brings raw stories and insights, bridging real business success with personal growth.
His role? To pull out the best nibbles of wisdom, packing decades of experience into minutes for you, the listener.
Yes, we get actionable. However, we also look at the story behind the story. This podcast is a deep dive into struggle, failure, frustration, and how to develop true resilience that actually leads to success.
We tackle important topics such as:
• Why networking matters in business
• Proven ways to increase revenue
• Building real connections in business
• Content marketing for maximum visibility
• Using LinkedIn for social selling success
• Self-development goals for entrepreneurs
• How human behavior shapes success
• Mastering the art of persuasion
• Tips to crush your business goals
• Confidence in public speaking
• How to ask the right questions
• Creating an unforgettable brand
• Storytelling that builds belonging
• Habits for resilience in business
• What is real success?
Real Business Connections: on a mission to actually move the needle on 1 million lives, one conversation at a time!
Show Key:
LST= LEARN SPEAK TEACH
ROC: ROCHESTER(NY) BUSINESS CONNECTIONS
FMF: FIFTEEN MINUTE FRIDAY
HIT: REAL HITS
Bite: BEN'S BITES
GG: Real Talk w/ GrowGetters
AB²C Lunch Break Live - LinkedIn Panel Live Stream
BONUS Episode: AB²C Lunch Break Live - Business, Bravery, & Balance (LIVE ON LINKEDIN) Your Panel: Brandon Eastman: www.linkedin.com/in/brandonseastman/ Andrew Biernat: www.linkedin.com/in/andrewjbiernat/ Christine Smith: www.linkedin.com/in/christinesmith34/ Ben Albert: https://www.linkedin.com/in/realbenalbert/ BIG THANKS TO ALL OF YOU from Ben of www.balbertmarketing.com + www.realbusinessconnections.com
Learn Speak Teach Episode 40 w/ Evona Niewiadomska. Watch The Full Episode: https://youtu.be/Ev8aXDCvhdg During this episode, you will learn about; [00:00] Episode intro [03:06] How Evona helps businesses retain VIP clients and activate referrals [05:29] Taking a human approach to your business relationships [07:35] Humanizing and building deeper relationships [11:03] Where to start building your business relationships [16:03] Be strategic; hammering in business relationships is not a waste of t...
Rochester Business Connections Episode #125 w/ Mike DiCioccio, Owner of Social Chameleon, and host/producer of "MIKE'D UP!" podcast. - Watch The Full Episode: https://youtu.be/kbn6DL6PuZ0 - Keep In Touch With Mike DiCioccio... Website: https://socialchameleon.us/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/socialchameleoninc/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/socialchameleoninc/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikedicioccio/ Listen to "Mike'd Up!" podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/m...
Real Hit #34: Shelor Select w/ Chris Shelor - Ben Albert | Personal Branding, LinkedIn Growth, Networking - Full Show Notes at: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6gG8OsBFFshhcOmyYJkx1u?si=_TWV93TtTYy9XkyB7IzOpA – LEARN MORE and SUBSCRIBE to “Shelor Select" Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0ZBQrOdAORakoHZlr7FgUO?si=8551beea0cd54a68 Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/shelor-select/id1544008589 Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrECfpeP6WfnrsJ6cd7cE8g – Listen to all episodes...
Learn Speak Teach #39 w/ Brynne Tillman Watch the full episode: https://youtu.be/h8UbSnqDyy4 - Tune in! During this episode, you will learn about; [00:00] Pre-show [02:18] Episode intro and a quick bio of our guest; Brynne Tillman [03:59] How Brynne started out on LinkedIn and her journey so far. [07:17] LinkedIn back in the days and what has changed over time [09:10] Five areas to focus on for the best results [09:15] # Profile [10:20] # Social Listening [11:39] # Content and thought leadership...
Ben's Bites #7 Today's Bite: Why do you think they call it "work?" -- Listen to the entire episode of Ben on Shelor Select here: https://redcircle.com/shows/shelor-select/episodes/4537d0d8-6d25-45da-b7ec-d7874d8ca6bc Listen on... Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/6GIUXbsHXx0…8sQLm6JR2vHOUuIw Itunes: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/roch…ns/id1537115928 - Follow me... Facebook: www.facebook.com/balbertmarketing Instagram: www.instagram.com/realbenalbert LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/realbenalbe...
Learn Speak Teach #38 w/ Andy Paul. Watch the full episode: https://youtu.be/JTMEIQox5RM - During this episode, you will learn about; [00:00] Pre-show [02:41] Episode intro and a quick bio of our guest; Andy Paul [04:32] How Andy worked his way up to where he is today [08:17] Selling out and selling in and what they mean in sales [10:11] Curiosity and generosity in helping buyers get what they want [15:47] What selling out actually looks and feels like [20:10] Why some are getting worse in sales...
Rochester Business Connections Episode #124 w/ Tara Bazilian Chang of TBC Photo - Watch The Full Episode: https://youtu.be/YwCQ_bI-ayc - Keep In Touch With Tara Bazilian Chang... Website: https://tbcphoto.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tbcphoto Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tbcphotobuffalo Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tbcphoto/ - Listen to all our episodes on… Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/6GIUXbsHXx0…8sQLm6JR2vHOUuIw Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/roch…n...
Real Hit #33: Young And Profiting Podcast w/ Hala Taha - Hala on Real Business Connections with Ben Albert - Full Show Notes at https://www.youngandprofiting.com/replay-hala-on-real-business-connections-with-ben-albert/ – LEARN MORE and SUBSCRIBE to “Young And Profiting Podcast." If you’ve ever listened to a podcast, you likely know who Hala Taha is. Hala is a #1 podcaster, fondly referred to as “the podcasting princess.” Hala’s podcast, Young and Profiting, gets over 35,000 downloads a month, s...
FIVE MINUTE FRIDAY #18 "How To Turn Your Customers Into Your Top Salespeople - 5 Staggering Social Proof Stats" w/ your host, Ben Albert - Full Show Notes at: https://realbusinessconnections.com/episode/socialproof/ -- Listen To All Episodes of The Real Business Connections Network on... Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6GIUXbsHXx0OSgPFED1sg8?si=2eOy5F8sQLm6JR2vHOUuIw Itunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rochester-business-connections/id1537115928 - Follow me... Facebook https://w...
Learn Speak Teach #37 w/ Ace Charafeddine Watch the full episode: https://youtu.be/Pu53dMzhYVw During this episode, you will learn about; [00:00] Pre-show [02:41] Episode intro and a quick bio of our guest; Ace Charafeddine [03:43] Ace's art of creating content and documenting his process [06:38] How creating a playbook helped Ace build his academy and write a book [08:41] Ace's journey from working in a gas station to building Acez Academy [23:10] What inspires Ace in training and evolving peop...
Ben's Bites #6 Today's Bite: Ben Tells His Story On Salescast™ -- https://www.salescast.co/podcasts/salescast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/salescast/id1469723834 https://salescast.simplecast.com/ Listen on... Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/6GIUXbsHXx0…8sQLm6JR2vHOUuIw Itunes: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/roch…ns/id1537115928 - Follow me... Facebook: www.facebook.com/balbertmarketing Instagram: www.instagram.com/realbenalbert LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/realbenalbert/ - OUR WE...
Learn Speak Teach #36 w/ Chris Van Vliet Watch the full episode: https://youtu.be/644XiSXLLzk - By asking the right questions, we can achieve almost anything. Find out how in today’s episode with Chris Van Vliet. Chris Van Vliet is a 4-time Emmy award-winning TV Host, Entertainment Reporter, and YouTuber based in Los Angeles, CA. He has traveled the world reporting on events like the Oscars, Grammys, and the Cannes Film Festival. You may be familiar with Chris's interviews on YouTube, but to cal...
Rochester Business Connections Episode #123 w/ Dr. Nick Salinas of Functional Movement Therapy - Watch The Full Episode: https://youtu.be/Y9-HKFyAyPw - Keep In Touch With Dr. Nick Salinas... Website: https://www.functionalmovementtherapy.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/functional_movement_therapy/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NicholausDPT Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCky-t_Sv_ooq8lBLSXJKXkA/videos?view=0&sort=p&flow=grid Email: Nick@functionalmovementtherapy....
BONUS EPISODE: AB²C Lunch Break Live- How To Authentically Amplify Your Brand. (LIVE ON LINKEDIN) Your Panel: Brandon Eastman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandonseastman/ Andrew Biernat: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewjbiernat/ Christine Smith: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christinesmith34/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/realbenalbert/ BIG THANKS TO ALL OF YOU from Ben and www.balbertmarketing.com
Real Hit #32: The Grit Show w/ Shawna Rodrigues. Aligning With Your Strengths & Questions for Reflection with Stosh Walsh - Full Show Notes at https://podcast.thegritshow.com/2014855/11028537 – LEARN MORE and SUBSCRIBE to “The Grit Show." Stosh Walsh is an expert on Organizational Development, and his wisdom and experience delve much deeper. Join us in a conversation that starts with how organizations can best use the strengths of their employees, and quickly leads to how you can assure your...
Learn Speak Teach #35 w/ Erik Cabral Watch the full episode: youtu.be/kQFZvheVpRA - The pursuit of success can feel like mental slavery to the point where most people feel they have no choice but to conform and follow a certain lifestyle. We've become conditioned to believe that to be successful, we must sacrifice our time, energy, health, or even happiness. In reality, there are many ways we can gain success without giving up our personal genius. Join this conversation with Erik Cabral. Erik le...
Rochester Business Connections Episode #122 w/ Merchon Hargrave of High Vibe Cowork - Watch The Full Episode: https://youtu.be/ZL54jL2gvg8 - Keep In Touch With Merchon... Website: https://www.highvibecowork.com/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/merchon-hargrave-8b606460/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/highvibecowork/ Calendly: https://calendly.com/highvibecowork/goal-clarity-call - Listen to all our episodes on… Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/6GIUXbsHXx0…8sQLm6JR2vHOUuIw Apple Podcast...
The world is full of potential, and every single one of us has a massive capacity for impact, success, and heroism.. We can all be heroes in our way, no matter how big or small we are right now.. Being a hero is about making an impact in all the ways we can, no matter what it takes. It's about doing a little bit, or a lot, of something that will improve the world. It starts with a conscious decision to put ourselves out there and create something for ourselves and other.. Find out how to become ...
Rochester Business Connections Episode #121 w/ Christine Smith of riplEFX - Watch The Full Episode: https://youtu.be/IRoehJV5Juw - Keep In Touch With Christine... Website: https://riplefx.us/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christinesmith34/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/riplefx/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/riplefx - Listen to all our episodes on… Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/6GIUXbsHXx0…8sQLm6JR2vHOUuIw Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/roch…ns/id1537115928 Our Web...
Real Hit #31: Mama Earth Talk w/ Mariska Nell. How to build a socially sustainable organisation and scale with Claude Silver - Full Show Notes at https://mamaearthtalk.com/episodes/068/ – LEARN MORE and SUBSCRIBE to “Mama Earth Talk." In this episode, Mariska talks to Claude Silver. She is the Chief Heart Officer at Gary Vaynerchuck’s Vayner Media. During this episode, she takes a look at social sustainability in the workplace and the effects it has on productivity as well as the moral of the te...
The old way to sell was to push your agenda or even pressure your buyer. Guess what? Times have changed. To stand out in the” sea of sameness,” you must be a master storyteller with a magnetic message that pulls people in. Storytelling is a powerful and persuasive way to communicate ideas. For example, a story about your company's values may keep customers loyal, and an engaging story about how you're solving customer problems may help close the sale. Join this episode with John as we explore ho...
Learn Speak Teach #32 w/ Blaine Bartlett Watch the full episode: https://youtu.be/3fkHlTIKNg8 - The soul of anything is the spark that gives it life and meaning. The soul of business is what keeps the organization vibrant. This can be seen in a number of ways, such as innovation, creativity, and motivation. When an organization has a healthy soul, it will always be able to achieve its goals and objectives and produce the best possible results. Join this conversation with Blaine Bartlett and lear...
Rochester Business Connections Episode #120 w/ Nate Hasto, Founder/President of The VIP Network NY - Watch The Full Episode: https://youtu.be/mAeoYuXyelw - Keep In Touch With Nate... VIP Network Website: https://www.vipnetworkny.com/ VIP Network Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OfficialVIPNetwork/ VIP Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/34971438/ Nate's Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/natehasto/ - Listen to all our episodes on… Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/6GIUXbsHXx0…8sQLm6JR2v...
Real Hit #30: Find Calm Here (also known as The Community Strategy Podcast) w/ Deb Schell - Community Strategy with Mighty Networks Jane Stecyk and Jessica Shambora - LEARN MORE and SUBSCRIBE to "The Community Strategy Podcast." Episode Show Notes: https://findcalmhere.com/new-podcast-episode-64-bonus-community-strategy-with-mighty-networks-jane-stecyk-and-d0418f427a8f/ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-community-strategy-podcast-the-nexus-where/id1535723010 Spotify: http...
Learn Speak Teach #31 w/ Rudi Riekstins. - The most important step to achieving your goals is believing in yourself. Understanding the incredible power of your mind is where the game starts. The power of your mind is a force to be reckoned with when it comes to achieving goals. When you believe in what you are doing and act with conviction, your mind can catapult you to success, inside and out. Join this conversation with Rudi Riekstins and learn how to overcome your limiting beliefs and achieve...
Rochester Business Connections Episode #119 w/ Linda Bucher - Watch The Full Episode: https://youtu.be/rsUiih6w1dQ - Free Downloads: SUCCESS ON YOUR OWN TERMS A simple, straightforward guide to redefining success https://lindabucher.com/success/ -- FREE QUIZ & EBOOK Most people with a vision to fulfill or the desire for a bigger life start on The Island of Playing It Safe™. But that’s not the place from which these aspirations are realized. Take this 9-question quiz to discover if you're an ...
FAN FAVORITE REPLAY Learn Speak Teach #6 w/ Human Behavior & Performace Coach, Brian Bogert ~ Keep In Touch with Brian: Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/brianbogert/ Website: brianbogert.com/ No Limits: iamnolimits.com/ – Watch the Full Episode: youtu.be/oTbeiIa0jQ4 - Listen on… Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/6GIUXbsHXx0…8sQLm6JR2vHOUuIw Itunes: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/roch…ns/id1537115928 – Follow me… Facebook www.facebook.com/balbertmarketing Instagram: www.instagram.com/realbenalbert L...
Rochester Business Connections Episode #118 w/ Cody Wasial of Soul Sprout. -- Keep In Touch With Cody Website: https://www.soulsproutspeaks.com/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/soulsprout/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/soulsproutspeaks Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/soulsproutspeaks/ - Listen to all our episodes on… Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/6GIUXbsHXx0…8sQLm6JR2vHOUuIw Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/roch…ns/id1537115928 Our Website: www.realbusinessconnectio...
Real Hit #29: Franchise Freedom w/ Giuseppe Grammatico “GG The Franchise Guide” – 2 New Entrepreneurs Talk About Their First Year In Business - LEARN MORE and SUBSCRIBE to "Franchise Freedom." Episode Show Notes: https://ggthefranchiseguide.com/podcast/2-new-entrepreneurs-talk-about-their-first-year-in-business-david-moskowitz-richard-di-biase/ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/franchise-freedom/id1499864638 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/13LTN5UzA57w2dTB4iV0fm Websit...
