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Real Business Connections – Self-Discovery For Entrepreneurs

Real Business Connections is a business self-discovery podcast for entrepreneurs, marketers, salespeople, and business owners who want to grow without becoming fake, loud, pushy, or disconnected from who they are.

Hosted by Ben Albert, the show explores business, marketing, relationships, leadership, content, sales, personal growth, and the human side of success through real conversations with people who think, build, sell, create, and live differently.

Yes, we talk social selling, content marketing, LinkedIn, networking, storytelling, visibility, branding, and what actually moves the needle. But we also get into the deeper stuff: human behavior, trust, persuasion, neuroplasticity, crime, cults, resilience, identity, and what makes people believe, buy, connect, change, and grow.

This is not about networking louder. It is about connecting deeper.

Some episodes get tactical. Some get personal. Most do both. The goal is simple: pull out the human lesson underneath the business lesson without making it heavy, stiff, or full of guru fluff.

No fake visibility. No shallow networking. No hustle-culture chaos. Just real conversations, useful perspective, hard-earned wisdom, and plenty of “wow, I needed to hear that” moments.

Come for the conversation. Leave with wisdom, perspective, and a better way to grow your business and yourself.

Real Business Connections: Wisdom through connection.

Website: https://realbusinessconnections.com/

Inner Circle: https://weallgrowtogether.com/

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

Copyright: © Copyright Real Business Connections

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Hernan Sias || How to Create a Visible, Credible, and Profitable Brand (LST #23) Jun 15, 2022

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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 the noise, and if people trust your product or service, it will become more profitable. Don’t allow anything to hold you back from building your legacy. Just do it. Hernan Sias, a.k.a. The Business Bro, is the host of the Business Bros Podcast, a podcast that highlights entrepreneurs and their success stories in their business. Hernan has several certifications and professional designations like teaching credentials in mathematics, real estate sales, life, and health, certified tax professional (CTEC), and a degree in accounting. He has been in multiple ventures in the last 17 years, including his current investments in real estate, which is thriving due to the success of his podcast in the advertising and marketing space. Hernan’s mission is to help businesses grow and make more sales by getting in front of their clients. Tune in! During this episode, you will learn about; [00:01] Pre-show [02:04] Introducing today’s guest, Hernan [05:54] Hernan’s success story in marketing and why he got into podcasting [14:29] Learning by doing and how Hernan has been doing it [19:56] Hernan’s drive and how to keep the energy high and flowing in his space [25:26] The importance of a strong online presence and how to go from invisible to profitable [33:51] Lessons on how to be good in podcast prospecting and build relationships [40:28] Being micro famous and how Hernan has done it advertising and marketing space [43:48] Hernan’s secrets on how he constantly gets guests for his show that airs five days a week [49:48] Rapid Fire Round [51:27] How you can reach out, ask your questions or connect with Hernan [50:01] What Hernan would put on a billboard that was visible to everyone and why [53:30] Ending the show and call to action Notable Quotes ~ “Today, there is no excuse; you can’t use the words “I don’t know how” because we’re living in an age where if you don’t know something, there is a video or an article that can teach you.” ~ “If you don’t bring energy every day and don’t show up at 110%, you cannot create a long-lasting impression.” ~ “Today, distribution is not a problem; we have zero barriers to distributing our content; the problem is creating content and constantly doing it.” ~ “Post what you want people to know about your brand; this is the image that you want to develop; it’s who you are online and your choice of who you want to be.” ~ “If you’re in business and not posting content, you’re invisible. By posting your content, you become visible. Being consistent makes you credible, and when people trust you, you become profitable.” ~ “One thing that holds people back is questioning everything about themselves. If you just did it, you will take so many leaps, get more experience, and be better off. Twenty years from now, it’s not the things you do that you’re going to regret, but the things you didn’t do, so just do it.” Keep In Touch with Hernan: Website: https://www.hernansias.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/businessbrospod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/businessbrospod/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hernansias YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/BusinessBrosPod — Follow Balbert… Facebook www.facebook.com/balbertmarketing Instagram: www.instagram.com/realbenalbert/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/realbenalbert/ Website: https://www.realbusinessconnections.com/ – LST is made possible by www://balbertmarketing.com/

Growing Her LinkedIn 25x in 18 Months w/ Deanna Russo of Leverage Up LLC (R0C #109) Jun 13, 2022

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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 Instagram: www.instagram.com/realbenalbert LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/realbenalbert/ – RBC is made possible by www.balbertmarketing.com

JeVon McCormick || Overcoming Racism, Poverty, and Abuse to Arrive at the American Dream (LST #22) Jun 08, 2022

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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 mother on welfare. Poverty, abuse, eviction, and discrimination were a daily part of his life. Today, he is currently the President and CEO of Scribe Media (formerly Book In A Box), a multi-million dollar publishing company that helps entrepreneurs, executives, and experts write, publish, and market their books. He is also a speaker and the author of “I Got There: : How a Mixed-Race Kid Overcame Racism, Poverty, and Abuse to Arrive at the American Dream.” He lives in Austin, Texas, with his wife, Megan, and their four children. In today’s episode, we explore where we came from, where we are, and where we’re going in the world of leadership and business. The future is about PEOPLE — putting people first in a way that doesn’t sacrifice profit but actually amplifies it. Tune in! During this episode, you will learn about; [00:01] Pre-show [04:15] Introducing today’s guest, JeVon McCormick [06:59] JeVon’s family and his upbringing [09:05] His experiences with a drug-dealing pimp father and a struggling single mother [11:44] A new world for Jevon’s children [13:21] JeVon’s survival stories while growing up [19:58] How Scribe Media has made publishing better than the traditional models [23:17] David Goggins’ audiobook [24:28] How he got into Scribe Media as a CEO [25:09] Why does JeVon think the company chose him to be their CEO [27:09] Why you should treat every human being with dignity and love [33:05] Some of the people who coached and mentored him along the way [35:38] JeVon’s first job as a toilet cleaner to winning accolades each year [39:25] His secrets to building a strong and effective team [45:04] Why he dropped JT and adopted JeVon as his first name [49:13] Rapid Fire Round [55:20] How you can keep in touch with JeVon and learn more [56:04] Episode wrap up Notable Quotes ~ “One of the most challenging responsibilities of parenting is to equip your children with everything they need, while making sure they never forget how much that would have been impossible without effort.” ~ “A company's success relies on collective effort, so it's impossible for one person to have the power to carry the whole enterprise. A team of people know more about what is going on and are better able to connect with the customers than just one person.” ~ “Great people will build great processes, which enables you to make great profits. This allows you to make great things for the community that you live and work in. It’s a simple success recipe: People. Process. Profits” ~ “Never judge anyone, because everyone has their story and you do not know about it.” JeVon’s Book I Got There: How a Mixed-Race Kid Overcame Racism, Poverty, and Abuse to Arrive at the American Dream: https://amzn.to/36NmeBP. More Resources; Read the Scribe Media Culture Bible: https://scribemedia.com/culture-bible/ Modern Leadership lessons, straight to your inbox: https://jevonmccormick.com/newsletter/ Keep In Touch with JeVon McCormick: Personal Website: https://jevonmccormick.com/ Company Website: https://scribemedia.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jevonmccormick/ Facebook: https://web.facebook.com/jevonmccormickscribe/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jevonmccormick/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/jevon_mccormick TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jevon.mccormick YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/JeVonMcCormickScribe — LST is made possible by www://balbertmarketing.com/

Listen To Sell With Bill Knoche of Less Talk Selling (R0C #108) Jun 06, 2022

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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 Our Website: www.realbusinessconnections.com – Follow me… Facebook: www.facebook.com/balbertmarketing Instagram: www.instagram.com/realbenalbert LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/realbenalbert/ – RBC is made possible by www.balbertmarketing.com

Timeout With Leaders- Bob Russell "Close Your Mouth, Open Your Ears" (Hit #24) Jun 05, 2022

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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-connections/id1537115928 - Follow me... Facebook https://www.facebook.com/balbertmarketing Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realbenalbert LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/realbenalbert/ - OUR WEBSITE: https://www.rochesternypodcast.com Real Hits is made possible by https://www.balbertmarketing.com

This One Tactic Can Make You A Better Copywriter Almost Overnight || Patrick McGovern (FMF #15) Jun 03, 2022

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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…ns/id1537115928 Our website: www.realbusinessconnections.com - Follow me... Facebook www.facebook.com/balbertmarketing Instagram: www.instagram.com/realbenalbert LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/realbenalbert/ - RBC is made possible by www.balbertmarketing.com

Erin Diehl || IMPROVe Your Life Today (LST #21) Jun 01, 2022

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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 your goals, so make sure you know what works for you and your team by tuning to this episode with Erin Diehl! Erin is a Business Improv Edutainer, Failfluencer, and Professional Zoombie who is ready to help you “IMPROVE IT.” Her mission in life is to help you develop teams and leaders through play, improv, and experiential learning. Erin has helped everyone from Fortune 500 companies to small mom and pop shops transform their business, leadership, and people through play! Tune in! During this episode, you will learn about; [03:06] Introduction to the show. Why you should add Truffle Salt to your cart Now!! [06:50] Meet today’s guest, Erin Diehl [07:50] How Erin became a ‘Failfluencer.’ [10:55] How Erin saw the Covid pandemic as an opportunity rather than a setback [13:37] The post-covid goodies that Erin could not get without the pandemic [15:58] How you can take Erin’s workshops [17:40] One of the ten power skills Erin teaches at the workshop [23:02] Why she refers to herself as a Professional ‘ZOOMbie.’ [23:43] Why you should embrace the suck after disappointments [31:12] How her infertility struggles led her to meditation and mindfulness [33:32] Erin’s mindfulness meditation routine you can copy [36:12] Rapid Fire Round [45:54] Where you can get Erin’s podcast [46:50] Chicken dance Notable Quotes ~ “Your successes and your failures are both equal breaks in the foundation that you are building. You won't always succeed at everything, but you won't always fail, either. Each setback or victory is an important building block for your future success.” ~ “Having an occasional setback can be a real blessing in disguise. When you need to cancel plans or embrace your emotions, don’t forget that it takes time to grow stronger and smarter. Embrace the suck, it takes time to overcome your disappointments.” ~ “Before you can help others, you need to know how to help yourself first. You have to fill the kettle up before you start sharing, but you cannot fill the kettle if there’s nothing to fill it.” Keep In Touch with Erin Diehl: Website: https://www.learntoimproveit.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/erindiehl/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/keepinitrealdiehl/ Podcast: https://www.learntoimproveit.com/podcast Website: https://www.realbusinessconnections.com/ — Follow Balbert… Facebook www.facebook.com/balbertmarketing Instagram: www.instagram.com/realbenalbert/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/realbenalbert/ – LST is made possible by www://balbertmarketing.com/

Spreading Empathy To The Collections Industry w/ Katie Borchers of Beyond Green Solutions (R0C #107) May 30, 2022

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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: www.facebook.com/balbertmarketing Instagram: www.instagram.com/realbenalbert LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/realbenalbert/ – RBC is made possible by www.balbertmarketing.com

Amy Volas || A Lot Of Sales Teams Stink. How To Be Better (LST #20) May 25, 2022

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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 too often short-circuit their potential by missing the mark on one very important thing: recruiting. So she founded ATP to help them get it right – and she’s proud to say ATP is doing just that!” Amy is also a Startup Executive Search Expert, Strategic Advisor, Speaker, and Co-host of “Thursday Night Sales.” Amy is an enterprise sales fanatic and startup junkie with over 20 years of experience and $100M+ worth of deals closed. Tune in! During this episode, you will learn about; [00:01] Pre-show [02:38] Meet our guest, Amy Volas [04:21] Amy’s “Why” [05:54] ‘Thursday Night Sales,’ [07:48] Case Study [11:03] The secret to Amy’s success. [14:48] Best management practices for client/partnership relationships [19:32] Sales tips that will skyrocket your sales career [24:09] Importance of building rapport with clients and how to do it [29:08] A toxic sales culture, its signs, and how to deal with it [36:14] Rapid Fire Round [38:13] How else to connect with Amy Notable Quotes ~ “Sometimes the help we get is not what is needed at the moment, but probably what we need to hear.” ~ “There is no such thing as a conflict-free work environment. Fostering healthy disagreements in meetings is key to surfacing the best ideas. However, there is always a way to disagree without being a jerk. ” ~ “Just like marriages, business partnerships and client relationships often run into rough waters. It is therefore wise to determine the best partners or clients that you’ll want to work with (in advance).” ~ “Selling is a wonderful profession when approached ethically, constructively, and helpfully.” Educational Resources Mentioned Start with Why: How Great Leaders Inspire Everyone to Take Action by Simon Sinek: https://amzn.to/36LQdd0 Undaunted: Overcoming Doubts and Doubters by Kara Goldin: https://amzn.to/3DcE2lG Keep In Touch with Amy Volas: Website: https://avenuetalentpartners.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amyvolas/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/avenuetp Thursday Night Sales: https://www.thursdaynightsales.com/ — Follow Balbert… Facebook: www.facebook.com/balbertmarketing Instagram: www.instagram.com/realbenalbert/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/realbenalbert/ Website: https://www.realbusinessconnections.com/ – LST is made possible by www://balbertmarketing.com/

Saying YES to Communication, and Collaboration w/ Caitlin Drago of Inspire Improv (ROC #106) May 23, 2022

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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-connections/id1537115928 Our Website: https://www.realbusinessconnections.com – 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://www.balbertmarketing.com

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