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
Episodes
Learn Speak Teach Episode #171 with Dr. Courtney Conley and co-host Cal Fussman on the Real Business Connections Podcast.
Last time Cal Fussman was on the show, he and Ben somehow went on a 45-minute tangent about feet. Yes, feet. That conversation sparked a bigger question: why do we ignore the ...
Learn Speak Teach Episode #170 with Cal Fussman on the Real Business Connections Podcast.
Can AI help us ask better questions without losing the heart of real conversation? In this episode, Ben Albert sits down with legendary interviewer Cal Fussman to explore AI Cal, an AI version of Cal built t...
Learn Speak Teach Episode #169 with former 7-Eleven and Blockbuster CEO Jim Keyes on the Real Business Connections Podcast.
Most people think Netflix killed Blockbuster. Jim Keyes says the real story is bigger than that.
In t...
Learn Speak Teach Episode #168 with Sabine Kvenberg on the Real Business Connections Podcast.
AI can give people the “3 steps to blank,” but it cannot live your story for you.
In this episode, Ben Albert sits down...
Real Talk with GrowGetters Episode #38 featuring Brian Bogert.
AI is powerful, but it will not fix a broken process. It will just help you move faster in the wrong direction.
In this exclusive private session from the Real Bu...
Learn Speak Teach Episode #167 with Junaid Ahmed on the Real Business Connections Podcast.
Your camera probably is not the problem.
In this episode, Ben Albert sits down with Junaid Ahmed of Home Studio Mastery and Hacks &...
Learn Speak Teach Episode #166 with Kindra Fox on the Real Business Connections Podcast.
Your nervous system was not built to run on overload forever.
In this episode, Ben Albert sits down with Kindra Fox for a real conversat...
BREAKING NEWS: Pat Flynn sold Smart Passive Income, and Liz Wilcox bought SPI.
In this special Real Business Connections episode, Ben Albert sits down with Liz Wilcox right after the announcement that she purchased Smart Passive Income from Pat Flynn and Matt Gartland.
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Real Talk with GrowGetters Episode #37 featuring Katrina Owens.
A strong personal brand is not just about being visible. It is about being known for the right thing.
In this exclusive “Ask Me Anything” session from the GrowGetters ONLY Inner Circle, we’re joined by Katrina Owens, personal branding a...
In honor of the Empowered Podcasting Conference last week, we're replaying 3 past episodes highlighting speakers from the incredible event. Enjoy!
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Fifteen Minute Fridays episode #55 Heather Parady.
Sadly, there are so many people with ideas that could positively impact many people but fail to do so because they fail to have t...
In honor of the Empowered Podcasting Conference last week, we're replaying 3 past episodes highlighting speakers from the incredible event. Enjoy!
Learn Speak Teach Episode #145 with Simona Costantini.
Making video content is not just about having the right equipment. Videos resonate most with your audience when they are crafted with strategy, authenticity, ...
In honor of the Empowered Podcasting Conference last week, we're replaying 3 past episodes highlighting speakers from the incredible event. Enjoy!
Learn Speak Teach Episode #139 with Anika Jackson.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is influencing nearly every industry and transforming the way we live, work, and connect with the world. Nevertheless, it’s ess...
Learn Speak Teach Episode #165 with Dr. Wayne Chappelle, aka Dr. C, on the Real Business Connections Podcast.
Sports psychologist Dr. Wayne Chappelle says anxiety is not always the enemy. If you want to perform at a high level, you may actually need it.
In this episode, Ben Albert sits down with Dr. C to talk about p...
Learn Speak Teach Episode #164 with Nippy Ames of "A Little Bit Culty" on the Real Business Connections Podcast.
Cults, control, and coercion are not always as obvious as we think.
In this unfiltered conversation, Ben Albert sits down with Nippy Ames, co-host of "A Little Bit Culty" and co-author of "A Little Bit Cul...
Real Talk with GrowGetters Episode #36 featuring Rudi Riekstins.
Most people chase success by adding more pressure, more hustle, and more force. Rudi Riekstins teaches a different path: get centered first, then create from alignment.
In this exclusive “Ask Me Anything” session from the GrowGetters ONLY In...
Learn Speak Teach Episode #163 with Descript CEO Laura Burkhauser on the Real Business Connections Podcast.
AI can make video editing faster, easier, and more accessible than ever, but real growth still comes from creating content people actually connect with.
In this episode, Ben Albert sits down with Laura Burkhaus...
Learn Speak Teach Episode #162 with Aleasha Bahr on the Real Business Connections Podcast.
Sales does not have to feel pushy, fake, scripted, or aggressive.
In this episode, Ben Albert sits down with Aleasha Bahr, founder of Black Sheep Sales, to talk about alternative ways to win clients without acting like a douche...
BookThinkers Live 2026 was BEYOND one of my favorite events of all time... In tribute, we're replaying some of our FAVORITE episodes highlighting some of this year's amazing speakers. Binge Away!
Learn Speak Teach Episode #85 with Nick Hutchison.
Watch the episode on Youtube: https://youtu.be/8Y8-iX0tVXs
During this episode, you will learn about:
BookThinkers Live 2026 was BEYOND one of my favorite events of all time... In tribute, we're replaying some of our FAVORITE episodes highlighting some of this year's amazing speakers. Binge Away!
Learn Speak Teach Episode #118 with John David Mann.
Many authors have difficulty finding the key factor that will make their work stand out. As a result, they ofte...
BookThinkers Live 2026 was BEYOND one of my favorite events of all time... In tribute, we're replaying some of our FAVORITE episodes highlighting some of this year's amazing speakers. Binge Away!
Learn Speak Teach #17 w/ Amberly Lago
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Fear, disappointment, pain, and suffering are all part of life. They're also the things that can hold you back from achieving your goals. When you feel like giving up on a difficult task or when you're ...
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