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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

#Replay: LST #11: Sean V Bradley || Candyflipping Kingpin Turned Millionaire Business Mentor

FAN FAVORITE REPLAY 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 t...

Aug 10, 20221 hr 5 min

Your Guide To Self Mastery w/ Brandon Eastman (ROC #11)

Rochester Business Connections Episode #117 w/ Brandon Eastman of Be Better Industries - Watch The Full Episode: https://youtu.be/xzdCl1vEzk4 - Keep In Touch With Brandon Website: https://bebetterindustries.com/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandonseastman/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/BrandonEastman Be Better Broadcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-be-better-broadcast/id1558665854 https://open.spotify.com/show/1GfXWAQ4ljZpssrpypnONH?si=3fee4b3dfb634e95 - Listen to al...

Aug 08, 202252 min

Espree Devora || The Queen of LA Tech (LST #30)

Learn Speak Teach #30 w/ Espree Devora Join this conversation with Espree Devora. Espree started her first company at the start of college and fell in love with the start-up culture. In her early 20s, she founded ZexSports, a digital media company that connected brands to youth through local action sports events. Currently, Espree is the founder of WeareLATech. Its mission is to unify the LA tech ecosystem via the first LA Tech Startups Podcast and a localized Silicon Beach community event calen...

Aug 03, 20221 hr 1 min

Supporting Human Centered Brands w/ Becca and Leire of Helen & Gertrude (ROC #116)

Rochester Business Connections Episode #116 w/ Becca Post & Leire Bascaran of Helen & Gertrude - Watch The Full Episode: https://youtu.be/50Zl5dpFpqs - Keep In Touch With Becca, Leire, and their team at Helen & Gertrude... Website: https://www.hg.agency/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/helenandgertrude Twitter: https://twitter.com/hg_agency_?lang=en Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/helenandgertrude/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/helen-&-gertrude/ Email: info@h...

Aug 01, 202245 min

The After Hours Entrepreneur w/ Mark Savant - Podcast Visibility (Hit #28)

Real Hits #28: The After Hours Entrepreneur w/ Mark Savant - Podcast Visibility LEARN MORE and SUBSCRIBE to "The After Hours Entrepreneur" https://marksavantmedia.com/listen/ Connect with Mark Savant on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-savant-ba777145/ - Listen to all episodes of the Rochester Business Connections Network... www.realbusinessconnections.com Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/6GIUXbsHXx0…8sQLm6JR2vHOUuIw Itunes: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/roch…ns/id1537115928 - Follow me....

Jul 31, 20228 min

Tom Schwab || Interview Valet (LST #29)

Learn Speak Teach #29 w/ Tom Schwab of Interview Valet. Watch the full episode here: https://youtu.be/LOyVsiG07T8 As you know, a podcast is a digital audio file published on the internet and can be easily accessed by anyone, just about anywhere. The podcast industry has grown exponentially in the last few years as more people have realized its potential as a marketing tool. Podcasting is a great way to share your expertise with your audience in a more convenient and accessible way. It also allow...

Jul 27, 202246 min

Your Concierge to Happiness w/ Caleb Nelson (ROC #115)

Rochester Business Connections Episode #115 w/ Caleb Nelson of Naked Sunday Podcast - Watch The Full Episode: https://youtu.be/o5l4ThP6X_E - Keep In Touch With Caleb Nelson: Listen To Naked Sunday: https://anchor.fm/nakedsunday Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/caleb-nelson-599601167/ - Listen on… Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/6GIUXbsHXx0…8sQLm6JR2vHOUuIw Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/roch…ns/id1537115928 Our Website: www.realbusinessconnections.com – Follow me… Facebook: ww...

Jul 25, 20221 hr 13 min

Rene Rodriguez || Amplify Your Influence Today (LST #28)

Episode 28 of Learn Speak Teach w/ René Rodriguez. Transform how you communicate and lead! René Rodriguez is a celebrated keynote speaker, trainer, and leadership coach. René delivers an eye-opening roadmap to using applied neuroscience to improve readers’ communication ability, critical thinking, cultural awareness, and leadership skills. In this episode, you will learn how to harness behavioral neuroscience's power to your advantage and achieve anything you want in life. Rene has been research...

Jul 20, 202250 min

The Book Legion Podcast w/ Tyzer Evans - 75 Hard by Andy Frisella (Hit #27)

Real Hits #27: The Book Legion Podcast w/ Tyzer Evans - 75 Hard by Andy Frisella LEARN MORE and SUBSCRIBE to "The Book Legion Podcast" Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/busi…os/id1414753679 Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/1eV2eJ6v4mw…2t7DUTN53ew&nd=1 Connect with Tyzer Evans on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tyzerevans/ - Listen to all episodes of the Rochester Business Connections Network... Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/6GIUXbsHXx0…8sQLm6JR2vHOUuIw Itunes: podcasts.apple...

Jul 17, 202216 min

Justin Schenck || The Growth Now Community (LST #27)

Learn Speak Teach #27 w/ Justin Schenck Your life will scale up naturally if you have the right mindset and provide massive value to your audience. Podcasting is a beautiful medium to do just that.. Statistically, the average Facebook video view is about 8 seconds long. But with podcasting, the average episode is listened to 80% of the way through. If you can pour into these listeners at a high level, they will reciprocate and invest in you. Growth is not guaranteed, but you can push fate in you...

Jul 13, 202249 min

Recovery Is In Reach w/ Kyle Ruggeri of Sober Dogs (ROC #113)

Rochester Business Connections Episode #113 w/ Kyle Ruggeri of Sober Dogs Recovert - Watch The Full Episode: https://youtu.be/mLwXhCVVbGA - Keep In Touch With Kyle Ruggeri: Website: https://soberdogs.com/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kyle-ruggeri/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/SoberDogs - Listen on… Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/6GIUXbsHXx0…8sQLm6JR2vHOUuIw Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/roch…ns/id1537115928 Our Website: www.realbusinessconnections.com – Follow me… ...

Jul 11, 202256 min

Christina Nicholson || How to Gain Earned Publicity and Media Exposure (LST #26)

Learn Speak Teach #26 w/ Christina Nicholson. Business owners and brands sometimes need to get creative to stand out. A proper earned media strategy can help do the trick. Join the conversation with Christina Nicholson as she shares some media mentoring tips on how to start getting media coverage for your business. After working as a TV reporter and anchor for 15+ years, she helps entrepreneurs and businesses earn exposure in the news and other media outlets, so they get loads of attention and l...

Jul 06, 202247 min

Empathetic Leadership w/ Michael Sgro Leadership Coaching (ROC #112)

Rochester Business Connections Episode #112 w/ Michael Sgro Leadership Coaching. - Watch The Full Episode: https://youtu.be/50Zl5dpFpqs - Keep In Touch With Michael Sgro: Website: https://www.michaelsgro.com/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelsgro/ - Listen on… Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/6GIUXbsHXx0…8sQLm6JR2vHOUuIw Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/roch…ns/id1537115928 Our Website: www.realbusinessconnections.com – Follow me… Facebook: www.facebook.com/balbertmarketin...

Jul 04, 202259 min

The Struggle Is Real w/ Justin Peters - MIT Professor Explains How to Gain Clarity (Hit #26)

Real Hits #26 The Struggle Is Real w/ Justin Peters - MIT Professor Explains How to Gain Clarity on the Next Steps in Your Career | E35 Mark Herschberg LEARN MORE and SUBSCRIBE to "The Struggle Is Real." Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-struggle-is-real-with-justin-peters/id1496701179 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/701hEq4AKxseYuY79xjpSJ?si=e66d2d63dd514447 Website: https://justinpeters.co/ Connect with Justin Peters on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/justi...

Jul 03, 202257 min

Incremental Growth w/ Steve Heroux (FMF #17)

FIVE MINUTE FRIDAY #17 w/ Steve Heroux This episode is an amazing clip from episode 16 of Learn Speak Teach w/ Steve Heroux. Full episode: https://realbusinessconnections.com/episode/steveheroux/ Steve’s Book Sales Is Not A Dirty Word www.amazon.com/Sales-Not-Dirty-W…ive/dp/1945849843 Keep In Touch with Steve Heroux: Website: www.victoryselling.com/steve-heroux/ LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/steveheroux1/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/thesteveheroux/ Facebook: www.facebook.com/steve.heroux/ Sales...

Jul 01, 20227 min

Mark Bowden || Why EveryBODY is Judging You and What To Do About It (LST #25)

Learn Speak Teach #25 w/ Mark Bowden We all have an approach and retreat response in us. An approach response is characterized by a desire to move towards something, while the retreat response is characterized by a desire to move away from something. Our body language is one of the most powerful ways to create a pleasant or unpleasant impression on another. Join this conversation with Mark Bowden as we talk about the fundamentals of how to communicate with others, the neural architecture of enga...

Jun 29, 202244 min

True Grit and Resilience w/ Jason Barrett of Black Button Distilling (ROC #111)

Rochester Business Connections Episode #111 w/ Jason Barrett, President of Black Button Distilling. - Watch The Full Episode: https://youtu.be/j8y8QP9cabU - Keep In Touch With Jason Barrett: Website: https://blackbuttondistilling.com/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jbarrett37/ - Listen on… Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/6GIUXbsHXx0…8sQLm6JR2vHOUuIw Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/roch…ns/id1537115928 Our Website: www.realbusinessconnections.com – Follow me… Facebook: www.fac...

Jun 27, 202245 min

April Shprintz || Generosity Culture (LST #24)

Learn Speak Teach Episode #24. Generosity is a crucial factor for a healthy business. It’s the key to building genuine trust. Just by creating a culture that values giving, companies can enjoy improved profitability and employee engagement. Additionally, employees who feel valued and have growth opportunities will work harder to make their company even more successful. In this episode with April Shprintz, we will talk about how leaders can create a culture of generosity to help bring more succes...

Jun 22, 202253 min

The Path Forward w/ Jaime Saunders of The United Way of ROC and FLX (ROC #110)

Rochester Business Connections Episode #110 w/ Jaime Saunders, President of The United Way of Greater Rochester and The Finger Lakes - Watch The Full Episode: https://youtu.be/7w0-ynY8L7E - Keep In Touch With Jaime Saunders Website: https://unitedwayrocflx.org/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaimesaunders/ - Listen on… Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/6GIUXbsHXx0…8sQLm6JR2vHOUuIw Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/roch…ns/id1537115928 Our Website: www.realbusinessconnections.com ...

Jun 20, 202252 min

The Three Top Benefits of Podcasting w/ Hala Taha of Young And Profiting Podcast (FMF #16)

FIVE MINUTE FRIDAY #16 w/ Hala Taha. This episode is an amazing clip from episode 15 of Learn Speak Teach: https://realbusinessconnections.com/episode/hala/ Keep In Touch with Hala Taha: Social Media Links Hala’s Website: https://www.youngandprofiting.com/ Hala’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/htaha/ Hala’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yapwithhala/ Hala’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/yapwithhala/ Clubhouse: @halataha — Hala’s Podcast Links All Major Platforms: https://linktr.ee/YA...

Jun 17, 20229 min

Hernan Sias || How to Create a Visible, Credible, and Profitable Brand (LST #23)

Learn Speak Teach #23 w/ Hernan Sias When you put your name on a product or service, you want people to see it and like it. You want them to trust that your brand is credible and trustworthy. Creating a visible, reliable, and profitable brand that people want to do business with requires time and effort. However, with technology, all the information you need to thrive is at your fingertips. There is no excuse for not creating what you want in life. You just need valuable content to break through...

Jun 15, 202257 min

Growing Her LinkedIn 25x in 18 Months w/ Deanna Russo of Leverage Up LLC (R0C #109)

Rochester Business Connections Episode #109 w/ Deanna Russo of Leverage Up LLC - Watch The Full Episode: https://youtu.be/YKaxkAvDXZA - Keep In Touch With Deanna Russo: Website: https://leverageupllc.com/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deannarusso1/ - Listen on… Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/6GIUXbsHXx0…8sQLm6JR2vHOUuIw Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/roch…ns/id1537115928 Our Website: www.realbusinessconnections.com – Follow me… Facebook: www.facebook.com/balbertmarketing I...

Jun 13, 202258 min

JeVon McCormick || Overcoming Racism, Poverty, and Abuse to Arrive at the American Dream (LST #22)

Learn Speak Teach Episode 22 Watch The Full Episode: https://youtu.be/uc5La5otYd0 Billions have been discriminated against throughout history because of their race, religion, or socioeconomic status. However, many have overcome these barriers and achieved the American Dream. Jevon McCormick, who joins us in this episode, is one of the many examples of individuals that have achieved massive success despite incredible adversity. Jevon was born the son of a black pimp father and a white single moth...

Jun 08, 20221 hr

Listen To Sell With Bill Knoche of Less Talk Selling (R0C #108)

Rochester Business Connections Episode #108 w/ Bill Knoche of Less Talk Selling - Watch The Full Episode: https://youtu.be/Bujo_hvymVM - Keep In Touch With Bill Knoche: Website: http://lesstalkselling.com/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bknoche/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lesstalkselling/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lesstalkselling/ - Listen on… Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/6GIUXbsHXx0…8sQLm6JR2vHOUuIw Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/roch…ns/id1537115928 O...

Jun 06, 20221 hr 5 min

Timeout With Leaders- Bob Russell "Close Your Mouth, Open Your Ears" (Hit #24)

Real Hits #24 - LEARN MORE and SUBSCRIBE to Timeout With Leaders: https://timeoutwithleaders.podbean.com/ 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/6GIUXbsHXx0OSgPFED1sg8?si=2eOy5F8sQLm6JR2vHOUuIw Itunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rochester-business-connect...

Jun 05, 202256 min

This One Tactic Can Make You A Better Copywriter Almost Overnight || Patrick McGovern (FMF #15)

FIVE MINUTE FRIDAY #15 How To Be A Better Copywriter Almost Overnight w/Patrick McGovern Transcript and Show Notes at: realbusinessconnections.com/episode/PatrickMcGovern Want more great tips? Connect With Patrick on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pmcgovern1/ Over a Pint Podcast: https://overapintmarketing.libsyn.com/ Listen To All Episodes Of The Real Business Connections Network on... Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/6GIUXbsHXx0…8sQLm6JR2vHOUuIw Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/roch…n...

Jun 03, 20229 min

Erin Diehl || IMPROVe Your Life Today (LST #21)

Learn Speak Teach Episode #21. Leadership skills are like muscles- they must be developed and exercised continuously. To stay in shape, you need to push yourself past your comfort zone and take on new challenges. They include things like communication, empathy, listening, decision-making, and managing change. Some people think leadership is about being in charge and others think it's about being a good listener. But there are many different ways of leading your team towards success and achieving...

Jun 01, 202253 min

Spreading Empathy To The Collections Industry w/ Katie Borchers of Beyond Green Solutions (R0C #107)

Rochester Business Connections Episode #107 w/ Katie Borchers Of Beyond Green Solutions - Watch The Full Episode: https://youtu.be/Lnp0ckGtu8U - Keep In Touch With Katie Borchers: Website: https://www.beyondgreensolutions.com/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katie-borchers-75425364/ - Listen on… Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/6GIUXbsHXx0…8sQLm6JR2vHOUuIw Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/roch…ns/id1537115928 Our Website: www.realbusinessconnections.com – Follow me… Facebook: ww...

May 30, 202255 min

Amy Volas || A Lot Of Sales Teams Stink. How To Be Better (LST #20)

Learn Speak Teach #20 w/ Amy Volas of Avenue Talent Partners Your business can only grow if you build the right team. But how do you know if you're hiring the right people? How do you find them? If your answer is "my gut," then it's time to stop relying on fate and learn how to hire world-class sales professionals. Amy Volas can help! Watch The Full Episode Here: https://youtu.be/Xy3rLh_wABc Amy is the Founder and CEO of Avenue Talent Partners (ATP). She has first-hand experience in how startups...

May 25, 202242 min

Saying YES to Communication, and Collaboration w/ Caitlin Drago of Inspire Improv (ROC #106)

Rochester Business Connections Episode #106 w/ Caitlin Drago of Inspire Improv and Coaching - Watch The Full Episode: https://youtu.be/2I98txYBxCo - Keep In Touch With Caitlin Drago Website: https://www.inspireimprov.com/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/caitlindrago/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/InspireImprov/ Listen on… Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6GIUXbsHXx0OSgPFED1sg8?si=2eOy5F8sQLm6JR2vHOUuIw Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rochester-business-conn...

May 23, 202251 min
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