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 #137 with Eric Jorgenson.
Scribe Media, once a top name in the publishing world, fell from industry leader in 2021 to bankruptcy by May 2023. Its collapse left hundreds of employees and freelancers jobless, authors who had paid in full with nothing in return, and investors defrauded of millions.
Freestyle Rap Track Inspired By my top takeaways from The Bookthinkers Live 2025.
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Freestyle Rap written using my custom Rap Lyric Songwriter GPT: https://chatgpt.com/g/g-68117a0e4f648191b790ed5006b62ac9-rap-lyric-songwriter
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I HOPE TO SEE YOU IN 2026 AND BEYOND!
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Real Talk with GrowGetters Episode #27 with Alex Sanfilippo.
Many people struggle with podcasting, whether it is finding the right guests, conducting good interviews, or mastering the skills of hosting and guesting. The truth is, podcast success isn’t about luck. It takes strategy, preparation, and purpose. So what are the secrets behind successful podc...
Learn Speak Teach Episode #136 with Ryan Koral.
If your business isn’t leveraging video, you’re overlooking one of the biggest drivers of growth. Strategic video content has the power to captivate your audience, build trust, and drive real business results.
Learn Speak Teach Episode #135 with Megan Robinson.
In this special episode, Megan Robinson and Ben break down the 4 types of connection — Fun, Manipulative, Deep, and Power. You're getting a rare, behind-the-scenes brainstorm with two minds riffing in real time. We don’t just talk about conn...
Learn Speak Teach Episode #134 with Naida Allen.
Many of us spend our lives chasing things that don’t truly bring joy or fulfillment. In this episode, Naida Allen challenges us to pause and reflect: What do we really want from life, and what will genuinely make us feel fulfilled? By living in alignment with what makes you happy, you open the door to dee...
Real Talk with GrowGetters Episode #26 with Roger Wakefield.
Is your business on YouTube? If not, you’re missing one of the biggest growth opportunities on the world’s second-largest search engine. YouTube provides a platform to build your brand, reach a wider audience, and engage them effectively.
Learn Speak Teach Episode #133 with Christene Marie.
Many people live with regrets because they move through life unconsciously, operating on autopilot and relying on default patterns shaped in childhood. The more deeply we know ourselves, the clearer we become about what we truly want and th...
Learn Speak Teach Episode #131 with Austin Armstrong.
How many followers do you have on Facebook?
Would you like to grow your audience? If the answer is yes, this episode is for you.
Real Talk with GrowGetters Episode #25 with Cal Fussman.
Mastering the art of interviewing goes beyond asking questions. It’s about building genuine connections and creating an atmosphere where guests feel encouraged to share their most authentic thoughts and experiences.
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
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I HOPE TO SEE YOU IN 2026 AND BEYOND!
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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
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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!
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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 ...
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