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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

Carla Fowler || How To Build Your Mental Clarity To Achieve Boldly (LST #55)

Learn Speak Teach Episode 55 with Carla Fowler. Watch the full episode: https://youtu.be/yyr8s3OUWaA We often dismiss mental clarity as a luxury we can't afford, but when we are clear-headed, we can solve problems, make decisions and confidently lead our teams. Mental clarity is essential for the success of your business, but maintaining it can be difficult when you feel overwhelmed by your workload and responsibilities. Luckily, there are ways you can increase your mental clarity and level up t...

Feb 01, 202352 min

Infinite Potential w/ Andrew Hoyen of Infinite Group Inc. (ROC #131)

Rochester Business Connections Episode #131 w/ Andrew Hoyen of Infinite Group Inc. - Watch The Full Episode: https://youtu.be/XX8tLAdDpOI - Keep In Touch With Andrew Hoyen and Infinite Group Inc... Website: https://igicybersecurity.com/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewhoyen/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IGIcyber Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiG5UZZcmYH72R7_sS8tuWA - Listen to all our episodes on… Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/6GIUXbsHXx0…8sQLm6JR2vHOUuIw Apple Pod...

Jan 29, 202355 min

John Torrens || Harnessing ADHD Superpowers For Business Success (LST #54)

Learn Speak Teach Episode #54 with John Torrens. - Watch The Full Episode: https://youtu.be/hMwng-Hbjuw - Full Show Notes at: https://realbusinessconnections.com/episode/johntorrens/ - ADHD is not a disability; it's a superpower you can leverage to succeed in your business. People with ADHD are usually overactive, hyper-creative, ambitious, and innovative. They take risks, see opportunities, and learn from mistakes because they constantly look for ways to improve. These are the very things that ...

Jan 25, 202351 min

Want to tell great brand stories? Start with the .1% w/ Lindsay Hotmire (FMF #21)

Episode #21: Want to tell great brand stories? Start with the .1% w/ Lindsay Hotmire Full Show Notes and transcript at: https://realbusinessconnections.com/episode/lindsayhotmire/ From Lindsay's Story House Fifteen article: https://storyhousefifteen.com/want-to-tell-great-brand-stories-start-with-the-1/ -- Want more great tips? Connect With Lindsay on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lindsayhotmire/ Lindsay's Website: https://storyhousefifteen.com/ Five Minute Friday is brought to you by Be...

Jan 20, 202313 min

Andrea Marcellus || Change The Relationship With Your Body FOREVER! (LST #53)

Learn Speak Teach Episode #53 with Andrea Marcellus. Let’s be real: Are you tired of trendy workout regimens, not eating what you love, saying no thank you because you’re on diet, not enjoying your life, and still not getting anywhere? Health and well-being can be so much easier to obtain than you even think. Every time you label food as ‘good and bad,’ you’re in effect, saying that the food will make you either good or bad. This not only makes you guilty but also impacts your self-worth. Instea...

Jan 18, 20231 hr

Insight, Practice, Reflection & Mindfulness w/ Laura Gavigan of Mindful Matters (ROC #130)

Rochester Business Connections Episode #130 w/ Laura Gavigan of Mindful Matters 585. - Watch The Full Episode: https://youtu.be/k2D3nbFi43k - Keep In Touch With Laura Gavigan... Website: https://www.mindfulmatters585.com/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laura-m-gavigan-36934b3/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mindfulmatters585 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mindfulmatters585/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@lgavigan1/videos - Listen to all our episodes on… Spotify: open.spotify....

Jan 16, 20231 hr 5 min

F 1/12 - 88 Michael Bungay Stanier

Follow Balbert… Facebook www.facebook.com/realbusinessconnections Instagram: www.instagram.com/realbenalbert/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/realbenalbert/ Website: https://www.realbusinessconnections.com/ – Real Business Connections is made possible by www://balbertmarketing.com/

Jan 12, 20231 hr

Jeff Bloomfield || How To Use Neuroscience to Craft Stories That Build TRUST (LST #52)

Learn Speak Teach Episode 52 w/ Jeff Bloomfield Watch The Full Episode: https://youtu.be/HuGi5r20kDk ---- Full Show Notes: realbusinessconnections.com/episode/stanphelps/ ---- During this episode, you will learn about: [00:00] Episode intro and a quick bio of our guest; Jeff Bloomfield [04:11] Jeff’s Journey, AHA moments, and lessons he learned from his Pawpaw [10:55] Science is a gamechanger [14:33] How to talk to prospects [20:13] Practical example [28:31] Tips you can start implementing immed...

Jan 11, 202355 min

Andre Young || Damar Hamlin, How To Be a Leader, and Work-Life Harmony (LST #51)

Learn Speak Teach Episode #51 with Andre Young. Leadership is a process that involves the ability to make decisions and take action. Enhancing leadership skills is essential to the efficient achievement of the common goal of the team. Having the ability to lead effectively in stressful situations is a crucial skill for leaders to have. Leaders often need to be able to make quick decisions in stressful situations, and sometimes those decisions may not be popular with everyone but are necessary fo...

Jan 06, 202356 min

Stan Phelps || Building Bulletproof Brands: The Art of Differentiation and Superior Service (LST #50)

Learn Speak Teach Episode 50 w/ Stan Phelps! Watch The Full Episode: https://youtu.be/QiEuhP8lU0M ---- Full Show Notes: https://realbusinessconnections.com/episode/stanphelps/ ---- During this episode, you will learn about; [00:00] Episode intro and a quick bio of our guest; Stan Phelps [06:34] Stan’s rainbow of 11 colored goldfish. [13:04] An example of a business that has the massive goldfish differentiation [18:23] Stan's background [27:38] Value-based techniques to differentiate [33:22] Purp...

Jan 04, 202358 min

AB²C Lunch Break Live - Differentiation

AB²C Lunch Break Live - Differentiation (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

Jan 02, 20231 hr 12 min

David George Brooke || Harnessing The LIFE CHANGING Magic of GRATITUDE (LST #49)

Learn Speak Teach Episode 49 w/ David George Brooke! Watch The Full Episode: https://youtu.be/knvRwfAPLuw FULL SHOW NOTES AT: https://realbusinessconnections.com/episode/thatgratitudeguy/ -- In this episode, David shares practices and exercises all designed to help you focus on gratitude to cultivate a better attitude and find work that works for you. David George Brooke, also known as, ‘That Gratitude Guy’, is a speaker, coach, and best-selling author. He is a former Nordstrom store manager and...

Dec 28, 20221 hr 5 min

Brendan Kane || Meet The KING of VIRAL! Learn How to Build Billion Dollar Brands (LST #48)

What do Taylor Swift, Rihanna, Adriana Lima, Yahoo, Skechers, The NHL, Paramount Pictures, IKEA, MTV, Viacom, Vice Magazine, and CMT have in common? The answer is that all these influential people and brands have been clients of our guest today, Brendan Kane!!!!! -- Learn Speak Teach Episode 48 w/ Brendan Kane! Watch The Full Episode: https://youtu.be/OdKm5SvaAKc Full Show Notes: https://realbusinessconnections.com/episode/brendankane/ -- During this episode, you will learn about; [00:00] Episod...

Dec 21, 202248 min

Smashing Into A Car With Your Co-Worker w/ Steven Shortino of iSMASH (ROC #129)

Rochester Business Connections Episode #129 w/ Steven Shortino of iSmash USA. - Watch The Full Episode: https://youtu.be/1LYmehWMik8 - Keep In Touch With Steven Shortino... Website: https://ismashusa.com/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/steven-shortino-41183818b/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/iSmashUSA/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ismashusa/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8qmj9S1DDyThxKjmORK9Bw/videos - Listen to all our episodes on… Spotify: open.spotify.com/show...

Dec 19, 202254 min

Personal Brands vs. Business Brands: Which One's For You? - Off-Brand Podcast w/ Rachel Lee (Hit #38)

Hit #38: Personal Brands vs. Business Brands: Which One's For You? - Off-Brand Podcast w/ Rachel Lee - SHOW NOTES: Let’s say you have a business, and you’re the only person running the show. You don’t want to appear small when you market yourself, but calling yourself an entire company also feels kinda weird. What do you do? This is the exact question we’re going to be addressing in today’s episode! We’ll be going over the difference between personal branding and business branding, why it matter...

Dec 17, 202224 min

Jen Zawadzki || What Would Your Future-Self Think…Of How You’re Living Now? (LST #47)

Learn Speak Teach Episode 47 w/ Jen Zawadzki on The Real Business Connections Network. Watch The Full Episode: https://youtu.be/8CvwBXzC7nc -- Tune in! During this episode, you will learn about: [00:00] Episode intro and a quick bio of our guest; Jen Zawadzki [03:01] Jen's story, where she aspires to go, and “future Jen” [10:18] The great revelation, When Jen discovered her future self [13:27] Anonymous gifts, the great gift of generosity [14:13] The power of words and experiences from our futur...

Dec 14, 202246 min

AB²C Lunch Break Live - Collaborate, Connect & Scale

AB²C Lunch Break Live - Collaborate, Connect & Scale (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

Dec 12, 20221 hr 7 min

Stress Less Now: 5 Steps to Peace of Mind and Self-Empowerment w/ Amy McCae (FMF #20)

FIVE MINUTE FRIDAY #20 "Stress Less Now" w/ Amy McCae -- Full Show Notes and transcript at: https://realbusinessconnections.com/episode/amymccae/ -- Want more great tips? Connect With Amy on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amymccae/ Amy's Website: www.amymccae.com -- 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-con...

Dec 09, 202214 min

Kute Blackson || How to Get Where You Want To Be…By Surrendering To Where You Are NOW (LST #46)

Learn Speak Teach episode 46 w/ Kute Blackson on The Real Business Connections Network. Watch The Full Episode: https://youtu.be/0aQI2TFHiZo -- [00:00] Episode intro [03:40] Kute’s mission to the world [05:31] Who’s Kute, his story, and his calling to serve the world [09:14] Kute's pivotal moment at the age of 18, The moment of truth and surrender [14:24] How Kute defines the soul, the essence of God that we’re all connected to [15:17] The inspiration behind Kute’s book, You Are The One [20:29] ...

Dec 07, 202259 min

Customization For Every Single Client w/ Mike Belin of Nacre Consulting (ROC #128)

Rochester Business Connections Episode #128 w/ Mike Belin of Nacre Consulting. - Watch The Full Episode: https://youtu.be/UHhnsj3mITw - Keep In Touch With Mike Belin... Website: https://nacreconsulting.com/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikebelin/ - 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.realbusinessconnections.com – Follow Our Host, Ben… Facebook: www.f...

Dec 05, 202258 min

Insight Out Live - Inside The Mind of Alex Hormozi (Hit #37)

Real Hit #37 - Insight Out Live, "Inside The Mind Of Alex Hormozi." Show Notes: Is there really a secret to success? Entrepreneur Alex Hormozi learned a lot of lessons on his way to making $100 million in sales – and now he helps other business owners figure out how to do the same. In this week’s episode, we explore the top takeaways from Alex’s success. Brenden talks about how his path first crossed Alex’s, shares his experience in a recent collaboration and explores why haters may be a good be...

Dec 03, 202255 min

Steve Benson || Listen To This BEFORE You Waste Money On Expensive Software Tools (LST #45)

Learn Speak Teach Episode 45 w/ Steve Benson of Badger Maps. Watch The Full Episode: https://youtu.be/y684k9m3YEU Full Show Notes at: https://realbusinessconnections.com/episode/stevebenson/ During this episode, you will learn about; [00:00] Episode intro and a quick bio of our guest; Steve Benson [03:26] What inspired Steve to outside sales, and his passion for what he does [05:22] How Steve built Badger Maps and what they offer in sales [07:06] Tools that Steve recommends to enhance your sales...

Nov 30, 202245 min

Praise as a Moral Imperative w/ Sean Lewis (FMF #19)

FIVE MINUTE FRIDAY #19 "Praise as a Moral Imperative" w/ Sean Lewis -- Full Show Notes and transcript at: https://realbusinessconnections.com/episode/seanlewis/ -- Want more great tips? Connect With Sean on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/seanlewisbuffalony/ SLC Advisory Group: https://www.slcadvisorygroup.com/ Read The Full Article on Sean's Website: https://www.slcadvisorygroup.com/post/praise-as-a-moral-imperative -- Listen To All Episodes of The Real Business Connections Network on... ...

Nov 25, 20228 min

Christian D. Evans || Why SELF-DESTRUCTION Might Actually Be The First Step To Success (LST #44)

Learn Speak Teach Episode 44 w/ Christian D. Evans on The Real Business Connections Network. Watch The Full Episode: https://youtu.be/4Lo2UZf2w2g\ -- Key Takeaways: ~ People will buy into your story if you are authentic, truthful, and vulnerable with them. ~ [07:57] ~ So many of us think transactions and focus on the top and end of the funnel; we never think of how we can maximize what we’re doing in the back end. ~ [22:39] ~ Partnership and collaboration are so important; you have to think of h...

Nov 23, 20221 hr 5 min

How To Build Self-Confidence In Sales | Dai Manuel & Brandon Eastman (Hit #36)

Real Hit #36 - The Be Better Broadcast w/ Brandon Eastman - "How To Build Self-Confidence In Sales | Dai Manuel & Brandon Eastman" - LEARN MORE and SUBSCRIBE to “The Be Better Broadcast" Website: https://bebetterindustries.com/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1GfXWAQ4ljZpssrpypnONH?si=9a2c1d80ae9b4c58 Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-be-better-broadcast/id1558665854 Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/BrandonEastman/videos Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandonse...

Nov 21, 202258 min

Coffee That Lifts Everyone w/ Kathy Turiano Owner of Joe Bean Coffee Roasters (ROC #127)

Rochester Business Connections Episode #127 w/ Kathy Turiano, Founder/Owner of Joe Bean Bean Roasters. - Watch The Full Episode: https://youtu.be/gg3oHI7bSSU - Keep In Touch With Kathy Turiano... Website: https://shop.joebeanroasters.com/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC78omduxuByfgt1nG6wBT_g Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joebeanroasters/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JoeBeanRoasters/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/joebeanroasters Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kathy-...

Nov 21, 202258 min

Nick Cegelski || 30 Minutes To President's Club (LST #43)

Learn Speak Teach Episode 43 w/ Nick Cegelski of 30 Minutes To President’s Club. Watch The Full Episode: https://youtu.be/ecmEaVeP1Co - During this episode, you will learn about; [00:00] Episode intro [03:36] Kick off with Nick’s three actionable takeaways for today’s podcast [03:38] 1. If you want to be successful, you have to be disciplined [04:07] 2. Separate creating your plan from attacking your plan [04:40] 3. “Eat the frog” [05:28] Nick's “frog” today [06:28] Nick's recommendations on how...

Nov 15, 202258 min

Brenden Kumarasamy || How To Become An Exceptional Communicator (LST #42)

Learn Speak Teach Episode 42 w/ Brenden Kumarasamy of MasterTalk Watch The Full Episode: https://youtu.be/7muE0TIjKq0 - During this episode, you will learn about; [00:00] Episode intro [03:37] Brenden’s experience on podcasts [04:18] Who is Brenden Kumarasamy, and how he became successful [05:27] Workshop mode [06:01] Brenden's definition and opinion of communication [06:50] The first step in today’s workshop; The random word exercise [07:48] Writing your goals down, concentrating, and focusing ...

Nov 09, 20221 hr

Think. Live. Repeat. - Quentin Gause - Training For the NFL In A Hotel Parking Lot (Hit #35)

Real Hit #35 - Think. Live. Repeat. w/ John Skomski - Quentin Gause - Training For the NFL In A Hotel Parking Lot – LEARN MORE and SUBSCRIBE to “Think. Live. Repeat." Website: https://jskomski.com/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5YifGBP7IfywRmR1gTq3LD?si=c0f73b779e474395 Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/think-live-repeat/id1641144003 Youtube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCrECfpeP6WfnrsJ6cd7cE8g Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-skomski/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.c...

Nov 05, 202254 min

Rachel Jenks || Own Your Difference w/ The Brand Boss (LST #41)

Learn Speak Teach episode 41 w/ Rachel Jenks. Watch The Full Episode: https://youtu.be/SN0v7KcdaH8 - Tune in! During this episode, you will learn about; [00:00] Episode intro [04:24] Rachel's first career as a ballerina [09:16] Losing ballet and her identity [10:42] Moving from ballet to baby-caring, PR, consulting, to saving the world [17:21] Rachel lost her second identity job and went from saving the world to sorting mail [24:04] Rachel's learning curve, falling in love, and another miserable...

Nov 02, 20221 hr 6 min
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