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Real Business Connections

Ben Albert

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

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Episodes

Normal Lies Podcast: Uncovering Business Lies & a "Secret Sauce" for Success Hit #15)

Real Hits #15: "Normal Lies: Uncovering Business Lies & a "Secret Sauce" for Success, with Ben Albert LEARN MORE and SUBSCRIBE to the Normal Lies Podcast https://www.normal-lies.com/ Connect with Linda Heeler on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/linda-heeler-pcc-4b767212/ Listen to all episodes of the Rochester Business Connections Network... Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6GIUXbsHXx0OSgPFED1sg8?si=2eOy5F8sQLm6JR2vHOUuIw Itunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rochester-bus...

Feb 27, 202257 min

7 Simple Steps to Guarantee You’ll Win The Day (FMF #11)

FIVE MINUTE FRIDAY #11 "7 Simple Steps to Guarantee You’ll Win The Day" w/ your host, Ben Albert - Transcript: Are you a winner!? If so, you need to take calculated steps to ensure you win the day, every day! A lot of small parts lead up a massive whole. So let’s focus on the essential actions necessary to effectively boost your efficiency every day! I’m Ben Albert of Balbert Marketing, and I’m here to provide 7 simple steps to guarantee you win the day! 1. Plan Your Day The Night Before: Seriou...

Feb 25, 20226 min

New Schedule

Sundays: Real Hits (Weekly) Mondays: Rochester Business Connections (Weekly) Wednesdays: Learn Speak Teach (Weekly) Fridays: Five Minute Fridays (When Ready) Ben's Bites= Released Whenever I Want! No links or call to action. Go have a beautiful day!

Feb 23, 20225 min

Why You're Unhappy With Your Career and What To Do About It w/ Cathy Lanzalaco (ROC #96)

Rochester Business Connections Episode #96 w/ Cathy Lanzalaco of Inspire Careers LLC - Keep In Touch With Cathy ... Website: https://www.inspirecareers.com/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cathylanzalaco/ - Watch The Full Episode: https://youtu.be/08P2f-7SAaw - Listen 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://www.facebook...

Feb 22, 202253 min

Smarter Business Podcast Featuring Eric Worral of LoCo Ventures (Hit #14)

Real Hits #14- Smarter Business Podcast Featuring Eric Worral of LoCo Ventures - LEARN MORE and SUBSCRIBE to The Smarter Business Podcast: https://vidwheel.com/smarter-business-podcast/ Connect with Neil Carroll on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/neilkcarroll/ - Listen to all episodes of the Real Business Connections Network... Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6GIUXbsHXx0OSgPFED1sg8?si=2eOy5F8sQLm6JR2vHOUuIw Itunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rochester-business-connections...

Feb 20, 202236 min

Sean V Bradley || Candyflipping Kingpin Turned Millionaire Business Mentor (LST #11)

Learn Speak Teach #11 w/ Sean V Bradley of Dealer Synergy, and Vice TV's "I Was a Teenage Felon." - Watch The Full Episode: https://youtu.be/untFOj5fbzk - Success has a lot to do with the mindset you have. Your success potential is the sum total of the people, places, and things you do. Without changing the people in your circle, the places you go, and the things you do, you will never be able to go beyond where you are today. Success requires finding your passion for doing the things you want a...

Feb 17, 20221 hr 5 min

The Why's and How's on Developing a Superb Team w/ Patrick Jackman of The Jackman Group LLC (ROC #95)

Rochester Business Connections Episode #95 w/ Patrick Jackman of The Jackman Group LLC - Keep In Touch With Patrick ... Website: https://www.jackmangroupllc.com/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrick-jackman-147b6856/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheJackmanGroupLLC - Watch The Full Episode: https://youtu.be/dpOpR_F7_ew - Listen on… Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6GIUXbsHXx0OSgPFED1sg8?si=2eOy5F8sQLm6JR2vHOUuIw Itunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rochester-business...

Feb 15, 202252 min

One Kind Word w/ Bruce McLellan - Regular Name, Regular Guy featuring Ben Albert (Hit #13)

Real Hits #13 - One Kind Word w/ Bruce Wayne McLellan - Regular Name, Regular Guy featuring Ben Albert - LEARN MORE and SUBSCRIBE to One Kind Word... https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/one-kind-word/id1552948403 Connect With Bruce Wayne McLellan on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brucemclellan/ - Listen to all episodes of the Real Business Connections Network... Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/6GIUXbsHXx0…8sQLm6JR2vHOUuIw Itunes: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/roch…ns/id1537115928 - Follo...

Feb 13, 202224 min

What To Do If You Need an Affordable Executive Assistant with Ethan Bull of ProAssisting (ROC #94)

Rochester Business Connections Episode #94 w/ Ethan Bull of ProAssisting - Keep In Touch With Ethan ... Website: https://www.proassisting.com/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ethanbull/ - Watch The Full Episode: https://youtu.be/O6GfaXgcpSs - Listen 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://www.facebook.com/balbertmarketi...

Feb 08, 202254 min

The Bow Knows Who Is Changing The World featuring Brian Winch- Keep It Simple (Hit #12)

Real Hits #12 - The Bow Knows Who Is Changing The World Featuring Brian Winch- Keep It Simple - LEARN MORE and SUBSCRIBE to The Bow Knows... https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-bow-knows-who-is-changing-the-world/id1354638488 Connect With Chris Jones on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisjonesmedia/ - Listen to all episodes of the Real Business Connections Network... Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6GIUXbsHXx0OSgPFED1sg8?si=2eOy5F8sQLm6JR2vHOUuIw Itunes: https://podcasts.app...

Feb 06, 202222 min

Lance Essihos || From Alcoholism to Adversity Expert (LST #10)

Learn Speak Teach #10 w/ Lance Essihos of University of Adversity - Intuition can be a powerful tool in personal development and growth. However, most of us don’t know how to tap into our intuition or what it really is. Listening to your intuition will align you with your true self. When you’re in alignment with your truth, you have a stronger sense of purpose, direction, and motivation. This practice can help you move away from physical and mental blocks hindering your progress in life. It also...

Feb 03, 20221 hr

Become A Conscious Leader In Only Eight Weeks w/ Cheryl Adas of CA Consulting (ROC #93)

Rochester Business Connections Episode #93 w/ Cheryl Adas of CA Consulting - Keep In Touch With Cheryl... Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cheryl-adas-16821a4/ Take Her Course: https://campusce.monroecc.edu/monroecc/course/course.aspx?C=453 - Watch The Full Episode: https://youtu.be/8FHgOTtU_0c - Listen on… Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6GIUXbsHXx0OSgPFED1sg8?si=2eOy5F8sQLm6JR2vHOUuIw Itunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rochester-business-connections/id1537115928 – Follow...

Feb 01, 202239 min

Build Your Business Better Podcast Featuring Joe Morone (Hit #11)

Real Hits #11- Build Your Business Better Podcast w/ Andrew Biernat - Author Joe Morone wants you to "poke the amygdala" next time you start a sales conversation. - LEARN MORE and SUBSCRIBE to the Build Your Business Better Podcast: https://podcast.flxbusinesscoaching.com/ Connect with Andrew Biernat on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-biernat-a5491b5a/ - Listen to all episodes of the Rochester Business Connections Network... Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6GIUXbsHXx0OSgPFED1...

Jan 30, 202253 min

The Top 7 Excuses To Not Network DEBUNKED by Hannah Morgan (FMF #9)

FIVE MINUTE FRIDAY #9 "The Top 7 Excuses To Not Network DEBUNKED" by Hannah Morgan. Transcript: It’s easy to make excuses for not networking. A lot of people just don’t like doing it or don’t know how easy it really is. Here are the top 7 reasons people give for not networking (and I'll debunk them). 1. I don’t know anyone Yes, you do! You can network with anyone- friends, family or past co-workers. Just reach out to the people you know and ask how they are doing and what’s new. That’s all netwo...

Jan 28, 20227 min

Assisted Living Made FUN w/ Alyssa Poole of Victor Views Assisted Living (ROC #92)

Rochester Business Connections Episode #92 w/ Alyssa Poole of Victor Views Assisted Living Facility. - Keep In Touch With Alyssa ... Website: https://pooleseniorliving.com/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alyssa-poole-655024227/ - Watch The Full Episode: https://youtu.be/QqIfNUAgkOQ - Listen on… Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6GIUXbsHXx0OSgPFED1sg8?si=2eOy5F8sQLm6JR2vHOUuIw Itunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rochester-business-connections/id1537115928 – Follow me… Facebo...

Jan 25, 202241 min

Evolve Or Go Extinct (Bite #4)

Ben's Bites #4 - Today's Bite: Evolve Or Go Extinct - Transcript: Stop using the word referral. Stop using the word lead. Stop using the word gatekeeper. Stop with the yes or no tie-downs. Stop with the yes ladders. Stop with the pushiness. Stop lying. Stop over-selling. Stop caring if it's not a good fit. EVOLVE OR GO EXTINCT Start using the world recommendation. Start using the word connection. Start using the word(s) executive assistants. Start asking for feedback. Start asking genuine and re...

Jan 24, 20224 min

Timeout With Leaders Featuring Brian Cuban- "Recovery Out Loud" (Hit #10)

Real Hits #10- Timeout With Leaders Featuring Brian Cuban- "Recovery Out Loud" - LEARN MORE and SUBSCRIBE to Timeout With Leaders: https://timeoutwithleaders.podbean.com/e/timeout-with-brian-cuban-one-person-a-day/ Connect with Kevyn Rustici on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hrevolution/ Connect with Tyler White on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/woopigtylerwhite/ - Listen to all episodes of the Real Business Connections Network... Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6GIUXbsHXx0O...

Jan 23, 202259 min

Candace Charee' || How To Get Anything You Want (LST #9)

Learn Speak Teach #9 w/ Candace Charee', Founder/CEO of Effortlessly Manifesting - In this episode, Ben Albert speaks with Candace Charee’, a manifestation expert, innovative mindset coach, and founder of Effortless Manifesting, LLC, where she specializes in helping people manifest the lives of their dreams. By fusing practical strategies with the teachings of esteemed manifestation teacher Neville Goddard, Candace walks her students down the path of elevating to the next level and creating thei...

Jan 20, 202252 min

Working For a Servant Leader w/ Mike Faulkner of Weco Manufacturing (ROC #91)

Rochester Business Connections Episode #91 w/ Mike Faulkner, President, and CEO at Weco Manufacturing. - Keep In Touch With Mike... Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mike-faulkner-7abb6b/ Website: https://www.wecomfg.com/ - Watch The Full Episode: https://youtu.be/0acgF3i3cEU - Listen 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...

Jan 18, 202249 min

Discovery Call- "Content Marketer and Creator of the "CAN" System| Ben Albert" (Hit #9)

Real Hits #9- Discovery Call- "Content Marketer and Creator of the "CAN" System| Ben Albert" - LEARN MORE and SUBSCRIBE to Discovery Call: https://www.daniellehamlet.com/post/content-marketer-and-creator-of-the-can-system-ben-albert Connect with Dani on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/podcastwithdani/ - Listen to all episodes of the Real Business Connections Network... Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6GIUXbsHXx0OSgPFED1sg8?si=2eOy5F8sQLm6JR2vHOUuIw Itunes: https://podcasts.apple.com...

Jan 16, 202230 min

How Can Excellent Leaders Inspire Their Team? by Coach Jim Johnson (FMF #8)

FIVE MINUTE FRIDAY #8 "How Can Excellent Leaders Inspire Their Team?" w/ Coach Jim Johnson Article Originally Published Here: https://coachjimjohnson.com/how-can-excellent-leaders-inspire-their-team/ Want more great tips? Coach's Website: https://coachjimjohnson.com/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/coachjimjohnson/ - Listen To All Episodes of The Real Business Connections Network on... Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6GIUXbsHXx0OSgPFED1sg8?si=2eOy5F8sQLm6JR2vHOUuIw Itunes: https://p...

Jan 14, 20226 min

Making Rochester's Top 100 With Only 2 Employees w/ Eric Dodds of Wild Water Fly Fishing (ROC #90)

Rochester Business Connections Episode #90 w/ Eric Dodds, President of Wild Water Fly Fishing - Keep In Touch With Eric... Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eric-dodds-955a2612/ Website: https://www.wildwaterflyfishing.com/ - Watch The Full Episode: https://youtu.be/CGCNSmsvWIM - Listen on… Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6GIUXbsHXx0OSgPFED1sg8?si=2eOy5F8sQLm6JR2vHOUuIw Itunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rochester-business-connections/id1537115928 – Follow me… Facebook: htt...

Jan 11, 202239 min

Limitless Leadership Lounge- New Year, New You? Our Resolutions w/ Ben, Andrew, and Kevyn (Hit #8)

Limitless Leadership Lounge- New Year, New You? Our Resolutions w/ Ben Albert, Andrew Biernat, and Kevyn Rustici! - LEARN MORE and SUBSCRIBE to the Limitless Leadership Lounge open.spotify.com/show/2k5ujt5dM3VTKGnInlfxm9 Connect Your Panel os hosts on Linkedin:- Coach: www.linkedin.com/in/coachjimjohnson/ Rehnuma: www.linkedin.com/in/rehnuma-karim-31b12721/ Jon: www.linkedin.com/in/jon-goehring/ - And Follow The Panel of Guests- Ben Albert: https://www.linkedin.com/in/balbertmarketing/ Kevyn Rus...

Jan 09, 202259 min

Stu Heinecke || How To Get A Meeting With Anyone (LST #8)

Learn Speak Teach #8 w/ award-winning writer, Wall Street Journal Cartoonist, & founder of cartoonists.org, Stu Heinecke In this episode, we’re joined by Stu Heinecke, a Marketer, WSJ cartoonist, and Author of How to Get a Meeting with Anyone. The book was released in 2016 and has since created a revolution in the way people get meetings and sell. Recently it was named one of the top 64 sales books of all time. People worldwide have been discovering the power of contact marketing ever since....

Jan 06, 20221 hr 7 min

How To Become A Community Impactor w/ Kyle Palmer (ROC #89)

Rochester Business Connections Episode #89 w/ Kyle Palmer, Founder of Community Impactors - Keep In Touch With Kyle... Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kyle-palmer-sixteensolutions/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/community-impactors/ - Watch The Full Episode: https://youtu.be/NeCmpo5W0wo - Listen on… Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6GIUXbsHXx0OSgPFED1sg8?si=2eOy5F8sQLm6JR2vHOUuIw Itunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rochester-business-connections/id1537115928 – Follow me… ...

Jan 04, 202251 min

IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT FOR ALL SUBSCRIBERS

MUST HEAR ANNOUNCEMENT IN THE FIRST MINUTES OF THE PODCAST. Important info for all subscribers. URGENT! :D --- Listen 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://www.facebook.com/balbertmarketing Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realbenalbert LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/realbenalbert/ – RBC is made possible by https:...

Dec 28, 202113 min

Normal Lies: Lies of work/life balance w/ Lindsay White (Hit #7)

Local Hits #7: "Normal Lies: Lies of work/life balance w/ Lindsay White." LEARN MORE and SUBSCRIBE to the Normal Lies Podcast https://www.normal-lies.com/ Connect with Linda Heeler on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/linda-heeler-pcc-4b767212/ Listen to all episodes of the Rochester Business Connections Network... Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6GIUXbsHXx0OSgPFED1sg8?si=2eOy5F8sQLm6JR2vHOUuIw Itunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rochester-business-connections/id1537115928 -...

Dec 26, 202147 min

Oscar Pedroso || From Startup To 300k on Kickstarter (LST #7)

Learn Speak Teach #7 w/ Oscar Pedroso, Founder/CEO of Thimble.io ~ Keep In Touch with Oscar: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/oscarpedroso/ Website: https://thimble.io/ Invest in Thimble Today: https://republic.co/thimble – Watch the Full Episode: https://youtu.be/efmEB_b4c7U - Check out the Rochester Business Connections website: https://www.rochesternypodcast.com Listen on… Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6GIUXbsHXx0OSgPFED1sg8?si=2eOy5F8sQLm6JR2vHOUuIw Itunes: https://podcasts.app...

Dec 23, 202142 min

How To Accomplish More By Doing Less w/ Alana Cahoon of Grow 2 B U (ROC #87)

Rochester Business Connections Episode #87 w/ Alana Cahoon of Grow 2 B U! - Keep In Touch With Alana... Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alana-cahoon-4571201/ Website: https://www.alanacahoon.com/ Buy The Book: https://amzn.to/3rLLi4f - Watch The Full Episode: https://youtu.be/V5BpRaQsxWY - Listen on… Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6GIUXbsHXx0OSgPFED1sg8?si=2eOy5F8sQLm6JR2vHOUuIw Itunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rochester-business-connections/id1537115928 – Follow me… F...

Dec 21, 202147 min

10 Takeaways From This Year's Global Leadership Summit (Bite #3)

Ben's Bites #3 Today's Bite: 10 Takeaways From This Year's Global Leadership Summit - 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 WEBSITE: www.rochesternypodcast.com -- RBC is made possible by www.balbertmarketing.com...

Dec 20, 202115 min
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