Real Business Connections
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
Episodes
Learn Speak Teach Episode #130 with Adrianne Hart.
Imagine stepping on stage as a keynote speaker, your introduction perfectly planned with drones and paper airplanes, yet anxiety still creeps in. That’s exactly where Ben Albert found himself. But after just a few minutes of guided hypnosis w...
Learn Speak Teach Episode #129 with Erica Mallett.
Between Kanye West and Ellen DeGeneres, who do you think is the most lovable celebrity? If you guessed Ellen, you’re wrong! If Ellen is truly as lovable as we think, why was it so easy to have her canceled- while Kanye, despite having done wo...
Freestyle Rap Track Inspired By my top takeaways from The Vidfest Expo 2025.
https://vidfestexpo.com/
Freestyle Rap written using my custom Rap Lyric Songwriter GPT: https://chatgpt.com/g/g-68117a0e4f648191b790ed5006b62ac9-rap-lyric-songwriter
+ https://suno.com/
I HOPE TO SEE YOU IN 2026 AND BEYOND!
-----
Follow Balbert…
Facebook www.facebook.com/realbusinessconnections
Instagram: www.instagram.com/realbenalbert/
Linke...
Learn Speak Teach Episode #128 with Mike Swenson.
They say, “Hope for the best, but prepare for the worst.” But here’s reality: most businesses don’t. They operate without a crisis plan, and when trouble hits, they scramble to react instead of leading with confidence and communicating from on...
Real Talk with GrowGetters Episode #24 with Stu Heinecke.
Many professionals struggle to get the attention of high-value prospects who could open doors to transformative opportunities. Contact marketing offers bold and creative strategies that empower you to build meaningful connections and unlock new opportunities.
Learn Speak Teach Episode #127 with Dr. Michelle Mazur.
Watch the full episode on Youtube: https://youtu.be/uQyHWUf_zSQ
Does marketing suck?
For many experts, yes, it does! In this conversation, Dr. Michelle Mazur joins Ben Albert to unpack why so many experts struggle with marketing. Often, their deep kno...
Freestyle Rap Track Inspired By my top takeaways from The Global Leadership Summit 2025
http://rochesterwins.com/
Freestyle Rap written using my custom Rap Lyric Songwriter GPT: https://chatgpt.com/g/g-68117a0e4f648191b790ed5006b62ac9-rap-lyric-songwriter
+ https://suno.com/
I HOPE TO SEE YOU IN 2026 AND BEYOND!
-----
Follow Balbert…
Facebook www.facebook.com/realbusinessconnections
Instagram: www.instagram.com/realbena...
Learn Speak Teach Episode #126 with Kelly O’Connor.
Is college money a scam?
In this episode, Ben Albert and Kelly O’Connor seek to elaborate the complexities of college pricing and financial aid. Kelly explains that college costs are not a scam but rather a business influenced by government policies...
Learn Speak Teach Episode #125 with Mark Schaefer.
Are you a marketer worried that AI might take your job? If so, this episode is for you. Mark Schaefer and Ben Albert have an in-depth discussion on what it means to be audacious in today's fast-changing marketing world.
Mark Schaefer is a globally recognized ...
Real Hits #45: Flipping The Lid w/ Brian Bogert: How To Find Joy Through the Journey w/ Amberly Lago
Check our Brian's Podcast "Flipping The Lid" here: http://flippingthelid.com/
Flipping The Lid Show Notes:
Finding joy isn’t about avoiding hardships but discovering light even in the darkest moments. We can find joy in the midst of struggles by shifting our perspective and embra...
Real Talk with GrowGetters Episode #23 with David Rendall.
Everyone has weaknesses, but we’re often taught to hide them in order to conform and maintain the status quo. But what if the very foundation of your success lies within the weakness you’ve been trying to conceal?
Read more
Learn Speak Teach Episode #124 with Serah D’Laine.
Have you discovered your purpose? How big is your vision, and does it scare you? In this episode, Ben Albert sits down with the incredible Serah D'Laine, a former Hollywood actress turned transformational coach and branding expert, for an in-depth conversation on how to discover your purpose.
...
Learn Speak Teach Episode #123 with Cameron Herold.
When is the right time to hire a COO for your company?
Ben Albert sits down with the legendary Cameron Herold, a business growth guru known for his expertise in building high-performance company cultures and the founder of COO Alliance. Read more
Freestyle Rap Track Inspired By Social Media Week Lima 2025
Theme= Meraki
Freestyle Rap written using my custom Rap Lyric Songwriter GPT: https://chatgpt.com/g/g-68117a0e4f648191b790ed5006b62ac9-rap-lyric-songwriter
+ the contents of this article by Now Marketing Group: https://blog.nowmarketinggroup.com/top-takeaways-from-social-media-week-lima-2025
+ https://suno.com/
It is a reflection on the top insights we all had a...
Learn Speak Teach Episode #122 with Gloria Chou.
Have your eyes been on a podcast you'd love to be featured on, but you're not sure how to make it happen?
In this episode, PR expert Gloria Chou shares exactly how to stop sending fluffy pitches and start crafting ones that get a YES.
Read more
Follow Balbert…
Facebook www.facebook.com/realbusinessconnections
Instagram: www.instagram.com/realbenalbert/
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/realbenalbert
Website: https://www.realbusinessconnections.com/
–
Real Business Connections is made possible by www://balbertmarketing.com/
Learn Speak Teach Episode #121 with Devin Ray Butler
Originally from Michigan, Devin Ray Butler moved to Arizona without a network. In just a few years, he launched the state’s fastest growing entrepreneurial community, Arizona Entrepreneurs, which has since expanded to other states. Devin is also the founder of Community Launch, an all-in-one platform designed to entrepreneurs manage an...
Rochester Business Connections episode #150 with Doug Johnston.
Ideas have the power to shape our minds, transform our relationships, and strengthen our organizations. They create pathways to new opportunities and break down even the most challenging and persistent obstacles in our way.
Learn Speak Teach Episode #120 with Charley Johnson.
To be a Chief Consciousness Officer, you need to remain neutral in all situations. But how possible is it to truly stay neutral?
Charley Johnson, the world’s first Chief Consciousness Officer, joins Ben Albert to spill the beans. In this in-depth conversation, ...
Learn Speak Teach Episode #119 with Kate Eckman.
True fulfillment doesn’t come from external achievements or validation but from the alignment of mind, body, and spirit. A fulfilling life begins with self-awareness. By investing in our well-being and addressing challenges like trauma, we unlo...
Popular Podcasts
I’m Jay Shetty host of On Purpose the worlds #1 Mental Health podcast and I’m so grateful you found us. I started this podcast 5 years ago to invite you into conversations and workshops that are designed to help make you happier, healthier and more healed. I believe that when you (yes you) feel seen, heard and understood you’re able to deal with relationship struggles, work challenges and life’s ups and downs with more ease and grace. I interview experts, celebrities, thought leaders and athletes so that we can grow our mindset, build better habits and uncover a side of them we’ve never seen before. New episodes every Monday and Friday. Your support means the world to me and I don’t take it for granted — click the follow button and leave a review to help us spread the love with On Purpose. I can’t wait for you to listen to your first or 500th episode!
Gregg Rosenthal and a rotating crew of elite NFL Media co-hosts, including Patrick Claybon, Colleen Wolfe, Steve Wyche, Nick Shook and Jourdan Rodrigue of The Athletic get you caught up daily on all the NFL news and analysis you need to be smarter and funnier than your friends.
The official podcast of comedian Joe Rogan.
Football’s funniest family duo — Jason Kelce of the Philadelphia Eagles and Travis Kelce of the Kansas City Chiefs — team up to provide next-level access to life in the league as it unfolds. The two brothers and Super Bowl champions drop weekly insights about the weekly slate of games and share their INSIDE perspectives on trending NFL news and sports headlines. They also endlessly rag on each other as brothers do, chat the latest in pop culture and welcome some very popular and well-known friends to chat with them. Check out new episodes every Wednesday. Follow New Heights on the Wondery App, YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts. You can listen to new episodes early and ad-free, and get exclusive content on Wondery+. Join Wondery+ in the Wondery App, Apple Podcasts or Spotify. And join our new membership for a unique fan experience by going to the New Heights YouTube channel now!
Listen to 'The Bobby Bones Show' by downloading the daily full replay.