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Fifteen Minute Fridays episode #31 with Nina Meehan. Are you brimming with potential creativity, yet find it stifled by a lingering belief that you're not creative? This self-imposed limitation can often hinder our exploration of fresh ideas and innovative solutions. By challenging these restrictive beliefs and embracing the boundless landscape of ideas, we can enhance our creative prowess. One powerful way to augment creativity is through divergent thinking. This concept revolves around generating a multitude of ideas or solutions for a single problem rather than settling for just one. Embracing divergent thinking illuminates a path scattered with possibilities and options, shifting our focus from problems to potential solutions. Regular practice of divergent thinking can cultivate a more creative and open-minded approach to problem-solving. Join host Ben Albert in a riveting conversation with Nina Meehan, a renowned global creativity & innovation expert. Nina shares her journey into creative thinking and offers strategies to bolster creativity, leading us to think beyond the ordinary. Dive into the episode for a fresh perspective on creativity! Quote Of The Day: “The slotted spoon can catch the potato.” ~Stephen Sondheim Timestamp: [01:50] A quick bio of our guest; Nina Meehan [04:03] Quote of the day: “The slotted spoon can catch the potato.” ~Stephen Sondheim [04:50] What today's quote reminds us [04:37] Example of divergent thinking in a business context [07:44] How Nina Meehan became a creative thinker [10:27] Ways to improve your creativity [15:55] How to connect with Nina Meehan Website: https://gocreate.zone/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nmeehan/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ninameehan/ [17:00] What is divergent thinking? [17:20] Integration assignment Key Takeaways: “The slotted spoon can catch the potato.” ~Stephen Sondheim [04:03] When we embrace divergent thinking, we suddenly see possibilities and options instead of problems. [05:07] We are all born as creative individuals [08:43] “Nothing kills creativity and innovation in the workforce faster than an environment that is forcing people to get something right.”~ Nina Meehan [09:15] “You cannot be innovative without taking a risk.”~ Nina Meehan [11:47] “The number one indicator of a person who has creative potential and creative thinking at their fingertips is somebody who has divergent thinking and openness to new ideas.” ~ Nina Meehan [18:09] Integration Assignment: Take 3 minutes and find a random object in your house and list ten ways you can use that object that is not how that object was intended. People Mentioned and Other Resources: Stephen Sondheim; https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stephen_Sondheim Keep In Touch with Nina Meehan: Website: https://gocreate.zone/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nmeehan/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ninameehan/ Linktr.ee: https://linktr.ee/nmeehan — Follow Balbert: Facebook www.facebook.com/realbusinessconnections Instagram: www.instagram.com/realbenalbert/ LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/balbertmarkting Website: https://www.realbusinessconnections.com/ – FMF is made possible by www://balbertmarketing.com/

Learn Speak Teach Episode #66 with Robbie Bent Watch The Episode on Youtube: https://youtu.be/noQRGC6v118 — Episode #66 of Learn Speak Teach is an inspiring and enlightening conversation with Robbie Bent, the co-founder and CEO of Othership. Othership is a pioneering wellness platform, redefining emotional well-being by integrating social experiences, such as saunas, ice baths, and breathwork, into its innovative approach. Join your host, Ben Albert, as he delves into the concept of social wellness. Traditionally, wellness activities such as meditation, yoga, and journaling have been seen as solitary pursuits. However, we have abundant social time that we crave and enjoy. Robbie poses an intriguing question: What if we could transform late night social time into an impactful, healthy, and enjoyable journey of wellness? The power of social experiences lies in their ability to foster emotional wellness by connecting us with others, encouraging us to learn and grow together. The link between our emotions and health is undeniable, making prioritization of self-care through social experiences an essential aspect of overall well-being. In this enlightening conversation, Robbie sheds light on why community plays a vital role in wellness and explains the myriad benefits of saunas, ice baths, and breathwork. He also provides insights into what you can expect from a bathhouse experience and shares the life-enhancing impact of finding awe in everyday experiences. Explore the future of emotional wellness with Othership's innovative social bathhouse experiences and immersive breathwork app. Tune in and let Robbie's wisdom inspire you to prioritize your emotional well-being and foster a sense of community in your wellness journey. Listen now! - During this episode, you will learn about: [02:42] A quick bio of our guest; Robbie Bent [03:06] The vision of Othership [04:50] Why community is essential for wellness [10:30] What prompted Robbie to start Othership? [18:54] How they are able to accomplish growth and expansion in a short duration [24:43] How breathwork and other care practices have helped them achieve success [28:12] The benefits of sauna, ice baths, and breathwork [30:34] The experience to expect at the bathhouse [35:12] The Breathwork app; https://www.othership.us/app [42:18] How you can contribute to the app; https://www.instagram.com/othership/ [42:49] Robbie's experience with psychedelic medicine [53:14] How finding awe can improve your life [56:37] Rapid Fire Round [1:00:05] Join the one-month free scholarship program; [1:02:55] How to reach out to Othership to get free sessions for an entire weekend [1:03:31] Connect with Robbie: Twitter; https://twitter.com/robbiebent1 Instagram; https://www.instagram.com/othership/ Key Takeaways: When you care about the impact that you are having, the product you've built, and the pursuit of excellence, you are motivated to work hard. [20:14] Anyone can be wired for success, but you have to make it happen. [23:55] You are the captain of your journey. Your ship, your journey. [31:19] There is no key to success or fulfillment. It's a combination lock, and every one of us has our own unique combination, but the one piece of the combination which is universal is the support system [52:32] People Mentioned and Other Resources: Download Othership: Guided Breathwork on; App Store: http://bit.ly/3KwMgJs Google Play: http://bit.ly/3UyyASA Keep In Touch with Robbie Bent: Website: https://www.othership.us/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robbiebent/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/othership/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/robbiebent1 — Follow Balbert… Facebook www.facebook.com/realbusinessconnections Instagram: www.instagram.com/realbenalbert/ LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/balbertmarkting Website: https://www.realbusinessconnections.com/ – LST is made possible by www://balbertmarketing.com/

Ben's Bites #9 Today's Bite: I answer a listener's question, "What Are Your 5 Best Tips For Monetizing Your Podcast?" -- Would you like your question answered on the show? Leave me a voicemail at: www.speakpipe.com/RealBusinessConnections or send me a message at realbusinessconnections.com/contact/ Listen on... Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/6GIUXbsHXx0…8sQLm6JR2vHOUuIw Itunes: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/roch…ns/id1537115928 - Follow me... Facebook: www.facebook.com/balbertmarketing Instagram: www.instagram.com/realbenalbert Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/ben-albert-a74737106/ - OUR WEBSITE: www.realbusinessconnections.com

Ben's Bites #8 Today's Bite: I answer a listener's question about Work-life balance during challenging times. -- Would you like your question answered on the show? Leave me a voicemail at: https://www.speakpipe.com/RealBusinessConnections or send me a message at https://realbusinessconnections.com/contact/ Listen on... Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/6GIUXbsHXx0…8sQLm6JR2vHOUuIw Itunes: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/roch…ns/id1537115928 - Follow me... Facebook: www.facebook.com/balbertmarketing Instagram: www.instagram.com/realbenalbert Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/ben-albert-a74737106/ - OUR WEBSITE: www.realbusinessconnections.com

Fifteen Minute Fridays episode #30 with Joe Villegas. We all have an inner world that is sometimes hard to see because we are so busy with our outer world. It is important to connect with your inner world in order to create a better outer world. Our outer world is a reflection of what we carry inside of us. Having a better outer world becomes hard if our inner world is not in order. If you want more abundance and more fun in your outer world, it all begins with the inner work you do for yourself. So what can we do to have a better outer life? Find out how you can work on your inner world to have a better outer world in today's episode with Joe Villegas, a health & wellness coach, and the owner of Paragon Well-Being. When we think of our goals, we think of what we want to accomplish and what we want to change. We must work on our inner world to achieve these goals. We should put ourselves around the people who are doing the things that we want to do so that we can understand what they are like and the sort of things they do. You will have a better outer world when you work on your inner world. Quote Of The Day: “Your outer world follows your inner world.” ~ Peter Sage Timestamp: [00:55] Get to know our guest; Joe Villegas [01:49] Quote of the day: “Your outer world follows your inner world.”~ Peter Sage [03:15] How you can work on your inner world to have a better outer world [05:09] What you can do to ensure you deserve the attention of the people doing things you want to do [08:56] “It's not about the goal per se; it's about whom you become on your journey to the goal.”~ Joe Villegas [12:15] Joe's experience with failure and how he turned it into fuel for success [15:19] How to connect with Joe Villegas Website: https://www.paragonwellbeing.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/paragonwellbeing/ TV show: https://www.resultswithjoe.com/optin1674907242739 [17:03] Take The FREE 5 Day Challenge: https://www.resultswithjoe.com/optin1674907242739 [17:52] Integration assignment Key Takeaways: If you want to have more abundance and more fun, it all begins with the inner work that you do for yourself [01:58] “Strong body, strong mind.” ~ Joe Villegas [03:24] “If you really want to make a long-term change and effect it rapidly, the best thing you can do is get yourself in the right environment.” ~ Joe Villegas [03:30] “It's not about the goal per se; it's about who you become on your journey to the goal.” ~ Joe Villegas [08:56] Integration Assignment: Look at where you want to go, determine your goal, find out who is already doing it, and then start to understand what they are like and the sort of things they do. People Mentioned and Other Resources: Peter Sage: https://petersage.com/about/ Keep In Touch with Joe Villegas: Website: https://www.paragonwellbeing.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/paragonwellbeing/ TV show: https://www.resultswithjoe.com/optin1674907242739 — Follow Balbert: Facebook www.facebook.com/realbusinessconnections Instagram: www.instagram.com/realbenalbert/ LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/balbertmarkting Website: https://www.realbusinessconnections.com/ – FMF is made possible by www://balbertmarketing.com/

AB²C Lunch Break Live - Habits (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: www.linkedin.com/in/balbertmarketing/ BIG THANKS TO ALL OF YOU from Ben of www.balbertmarketing.com

Rochester Business Connections Episode #136 w/ Sabine Steinbrecher. -- Keep In Touch With Sabine Steinbrecher... Website: https://www.hiveologie.com/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sabinesteinbrecher/ -- 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.facebook.com/balbertmarketing Instagram: www.instagram.com/realbenalbert Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/balbertmarketing – RBC is made possible by www.balbertmarketing.com

Learn Speak Teach episode 64 w/ Erin Diehl. Full show notes at: https://realbusinessconnections.com/episode/erindiehl2/ During this episode, you will learn about: [02:18] Welcoming our guest; Erin Diehl [02:52] Previous episode with Erin: https://realbusinessconnections.com/episode/erindiehl/ [05:17] What Erin is currently working on [08:40] Erin's experience with failure [10:52] Does talking about failure cause more failure? [14:42] Understanding the mind-body connection [15:50] How Erin navigated through the failures in her life [26:56] What is a laugh break? [30:09] Benefits of laughter [32:00] The “yes and” improv game [43:04] Play your way into the wellness workbook; https://www.learntoimproveit.com/your-inner-child-guide [44:28] Erin's Podcast; https://www.learntoimproveit.com/podcast [47:12] “Alphabet conversation” improv game [50:50] Final Thoughts Key Takeaways: - Every failure is meant to teach you the lesson you are supposed to learn so that you can teach and failfluence others. [09:49] - “We all make choices, and sometimes those choices end up in failure, and that's okay as long as there is a lesson, there is progress, and we can grow and continue to evolve from it.”~Erin Diehl [10:16] - Teaching about failure allows people to humanize themselves and show up authentically because life is about failure [11:44] - When we experience chronic pain in our body that is undiagnosable, it is most likely due to unprocessed emotions [15:27] - “It's hard to see the forest when you are part of the trees.” ~ Ben Albert [18:26] Who we are as a person and how we show up for ourselves, and our mental health makes us better business people [26:32] - “Communication is not about you; it's about making the person on the receiving end feel seen, heard, and valued.” ~Erin Diehl [41:28] People Mentioned and Other Resources: When the Body Says No: Exploring the Stress-Disease Connection: https://bit.ly/3KCTFIo Tidying Up with Marie Kondo:https://www.netflix.com/ke/title/80209379 Keep In Touch with Erin Diehl: Website: https://www.learntoimproveit.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/erindiehl/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/keepinitrealdiehl/ Facebook: https://web.facebook.com/learntoimproveit — Follow Balbert… Facebook www.facebook.com/realbusinessconnections Instagram: www.instagram.com/realbenalbert/ LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/balbertmarkting Website: https://www.realbusinessconnections.com/ – LST is made possible by www://balbertmarketing.com/

(REPLAY) 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: www.learntoimproveit.com/ LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/erindiehl/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/keepinitrealdiehl/ Podcast: www.learntoimproveit.com/podcast Website: www.realbusinessconnections.com/ — Follow Balbert… Facebook www.facebook.com/balbertmarketing Instagram: www.instagram.com/realbenalbert/ LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/ben-albert-a74737106/ – LST is made possible by www://balbertmarketing.com/

Fifteen Minute Fridays episode #29 with Stan Phelps. Sampling is one of the most critical aspects of marketing that we often overlook. It's not only meant for prospective customers, but it's also essential for our existing customers. Sampling for customers can help build their lifetime value and create long-term relationships with them. It goes beyond the transactional nature of business and helps establish a personal connection with the customers. One crucial aspect of creating a memorable customer experience is by focusing on creating an exceptional employee experience. When employees are happy and satisfied, they tend to provide better customer service, leading to higher customer satisfaction and loyalty. It also helps differentiate your brand from your competitors and give your customers a reason to talk about their experience with you and recommend your business to others. In this episode, we are thrilled to welcome back Stan Phelps, a keynote speaker, workshop facilitator, and the author of the Goldfish Series of books. Stan shares his insights into the meaning of sampling and how it can differentiate your customer relationships. He also shares a case study and practical tips on how to make your clients happy to pay you. Don't miss out on this exciting conversation with Stan as we explore the power of sampling for customers and how to create a memorable customer experience that leads to long-term customer relationships. Quote Of The Day: “Sampling is the lowest hanging fruit in all of marketing.” ~ Stan Phelps Timestamp: [00:20] Intro [01:44] Quote of the day; "Sampling is the lowest-hanging fruit in all of marketing." ~ Stan Phelps [02:03] What is sampling? [04:31] Case study of B2C sampling by Stacy's Pita Chips Company [09:00] Example of B2B sampling [12:13] How to differentiate your customer relationships and make your clients happy to pay you [13:58] Stan's previous episode: https://realbusinessconnections.com/episode/stanphelps/ [14:09] How to connect and learn more from Stan Stan's Goldfish Series of books on Amazon: https://bit.ly/3ZWsddG Website: https://stanphelps.com/ [15:50] Integration assignment Key Takeaways: "Sampling is the lowest hanging fruit in all of marketing." ~ Stan Phelps [01:44] Sampling is the idea of giving your customers additional taste and letting them try out an additional capability [02:57] "The more products and the more things that you can do for a customer, the less they become a potential flight risk." ~Stan Phelps [11:11] Sampling is one of the little things you can do to go above and beyond the transactional nature of business [12:13] Integration Assignment: Find out what part of your business or capability is often overlooked but is really appreciated by your customers. Then figure out ways to sample that product or service as part of going above and beyond for your customers. People Mentioned and Other Resources: Stacy's Pita Chips Company: http://bit.ly/3Jgy4Uk Purple Goldfish 2.0: 10 Ways to Attract Raving Customers: https://bit.ly/3YKTVss Black Goldfish: 10 Keys to Creating a Differentiated Experience: https://bit.ly/3YE9AtK Keep In Touch with Stan Phelps: Website: https://stanphelps.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stanphelps/ Facebook: https://web.facebook.com/PurpleGoldfishBooks Twitter: https://twitter.com/StanPhelpsPG — Follow Balbert: Facebook www.facebook.com/realbusinessconnections Instagram: www.instagram.com/realbenalbert/ LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/balbertmarkting Website: https://www.realbusinessconnections.com/ – FMF is made possible by www://balbertmarketing.com/

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] Purple, Green, and Gold Goldfish [35:20] Case study on the impact of doing a little something extra on sales [44:54] “The pick-end rule” [46:25] Ben's biggest takeaway from reading Pink Goldfish [48:40] Flawesomeness [52:01] What Stan is working on right now and how we can support him [53:14] How to reach out, connect, and learn more about Stan [52:43] Homework: How to start owning your flaws to be different and unique [54:55] Final Thoughts Key Takeaways: ~ No one has control over their market, their competition, let alone the economy. The only thing you can control is how you differentiate in what you do. It's hard to differentiate with what you offer, but you can differentiate in how you do it and why you do it. ~ [11:54] ~ Referred customers are more valuable to you than the traditionally acquired customer. They stay longer. They spend more money, twice the amount of money as traditional customers, and since they have been referred themselves, they refer up to twice the number over their lifetime. ~ [23:11] ~On time is a myth, people in life are either early or they are late. No one is ever just on time and the same thing applies to the customers we serve each and every day. No one has ever just exactly met the expectations of a customers they serve. We either exceed the expectations or fall short. This gives the choice of doing a little more or a little less. ~ [26:58] ~70% of people buy based on experience, 30% buy solely buy based on price. Given a choice, never compete based on price. It's a race to the bottom. Provide something that makes you different from all of your competition and give your people a reason to talk about you ~ [32:33] ~People make a decision very quickly when visiting an establishment or starting a new job, whether or not they will come back and stay for the long term. How you manage that first impression is key, and before somebody walks out the door, logs off your sight, or hangs on the phone, how you manage that last impression is key. ~ [44:20] ~Every weakness has a corresponding strength to it, but we tend to try to fit in and live by the norms of our industry or where we live. A lot of times, by conforming, we try to correct the things that are unique about us to fit in. What makes us weird, unique, and different is truly what makes us wonderful. ~ [49:05] ~Your brand today is no longer what you tell people it's. It's the differentiated experience your employees deliver, it's what you stand for, how your customers feel, and most importantly, your brand is what your customers and employees tell others about their experience. ~ [52:41] ---- LST is powered by www.balbertmarketing.com

Rochester Business Connections Episode #135 w/ Jon Goehring -- Keep In Touch With Jon Goehring... Website: https://www.jonathangoehring.com/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jon-goehring/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jongoehringvoiceovers/ Fiverr: https://www.fiverr.com/jongoehring Listen to The Limitless Leadership Lounge: https://www.limitlessleadershippodcast.com/ - 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.facebook.com/balbertmarketing Instagram: www.instagram.com/realbenalbert Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/balbertmarketing – RBC is made possible by www.balbertmarketing.com

Learn Speak Teach Episode #63 with Matthew Dicks. Full Show Notes at: https://realbusinessconnections.com/episode/matthewdicks2/ During this episode, you will learn about: [03:18] Get to know our guest; Matthew Dicks [03:38] Learn Speak Teach #4: Matthew Dicks || Why You're A Bad Storyteller... And What To Do About It: http://bit.ly/3Zlk0Q6 [04:15] Why he wrote his new book - Someday Is Today: 22 Simple, Actionable Ways to Propel Your Creative Life [11:11] Productive things you can do within 6 minutes [15:30] Ways to ensure you remain productive in boring, unproductive meetings which steal your time [18:52] What to do when you get caught doing something unrelated to an unproductive meeting [20:07] The ‘I am not gonna do it, and let's see what happens' strategy [22:37] What Matthew has learned from teaching elementary school kids [25:50] How he motivates his students to improve their performance in mathematics, and what we can learn from that [32:56] What enables Matthew to remain optimistic during difficult times? [35:48] How optimism impacts brain health [44:10] What you can do to find optimism and feel more productive [49:33] Exercises you can implement to help you live a more fulfilling life [51:20] Support Matthew: https://www.storyworthymd.com/ [52:00] Join Storyworthy: Storytelling for Business and Professionals: https://www.facebook.com/groups/storyworthybusiness/ Key Takeaways: When money is limited, the need to save it and do things like coupons increases. However, when you have enough money, it is a terrible decision to make. [09:59] If you feel like you are doing better than the people around you, that's a great feeling, and it causes you to want to continue doing that. [17:54] So many pointless and needless things in our lives can be eliminated by saying let me see what happens if I don't do it [20:42] Think positively, and you will have a more optimistic view of life [39:06] “Happiness is a lot smaller than we often think.” ~Matthew Dicks [42:36] Don't look to the moon if all you have to do is take a little jump to feel better because those little jumps are often easier to get to. [45:02] If you smile even if you are not happy, your brain thinks you are happy and releases the chemicals that will increase your level of happiness [46:03] Our brains are wired to feel good in nature because that's where we evolved [47:21] Pile up enough little tiny things over the course of the day, and you will be happier at the end of the day [47:38] “There is a future version of you, and that future version of you is a much better decision maker than you are today.”.~Matthew Dicks [50:02] People Mentioned and Other Resources: Someday Is Today: 22 Simple, Actionable Ways to Propel Your Creative Life: https://bit.ly/3Jf6ecg TED Talk- Homework for Life: https://bit.ly/3kQBmW9 Keep In Touch with Matthew Dicks: Website: https://www.storyworthymd.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/matthewdicks Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/storyworthymd/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthew-dicks-84a95711/ Facebook: https://web.facebook.com/groups/storyworthybusiness/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@storyworthybymatthewdicks8126 Linktr.ee: https://linktr.ee/storyworthymd —

Learn Speak Teach #4 w/ Storyteller, Educator, International Bestselling Novelist, and TedX Speaker, Matthew Dicks ~Rochester Business Connections has now released a new bonus podcast, LEARN SPEAK TEACH! Host, Ben Albert's goal is to bring nationally recognized speakers, educators, and thought-leaders to the WNY community!~ - Keep In Touch with Matthew: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthew-dicks-84a95711/ Website: https://matthewdicks.com/ Purchase "Storyworthy": https://amzn.to/2ZnlmQg – Watch the Full Episode: https://youtu.be/T0LR08ZI9M4 - Check out the Rochester Business Connections website: https://www.rochesternypodcast.com Listen on… 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/ben-albert-a74737106/ – LST is made possible by https://www.balbertmarketing.com

Fifteen Minute Fridays episode #28 with GG The Franchise Guide. Different people have different interpretations of freedom. For some people, freedom means having a lot of money or free time, while others interpret freedom as living without restrictions or limitations. Nevertheless, freedom is something that we all desire, and our perception of freedom is always changing and evolving with time. People who are bold enough to take the risk of starting their own businesses gain financial and time freedom. Franchises are a great way for people to have freedom and flexibility. Franchising allows you to decide when, where, and how to work. In this episode, Ben interviews Giuseppe Grammatico, ‘GG The Franchise Guide.' GG is a franchising advisor who has owned several Master Franchise licenses and has enjoyed a successful franchising career, guiding over 200 individuals through business ownership, many for the first time. In addition to 2 decades in franchising, he has 20 years of sales, marketing, and management experience. Join the conversation as GG shares his insights on franchising, what to look for in a franchise, and how franchising can provide you with financial and time freedom. GG also discusses his book Franchise Freedom: A New Manifesto For Your Financial And Time Freedom. You'll learn about the unfair advantage of investing in a franchise and how franchise ownership gives you freedom. Quote Of The Day: "Freedom favors the bold."~ Giuseppe Grammatico Timestamp: [00:21] Episode introduction [00:48] Introducing today's guest; Giuseppe Grammatico ‘GG The Franchise Guide ' [02:06] The ‘Grammatico pizza' named after him [04:12] Quote of the day: "Freedom favors the bold."~ Giuseppe Grammatico [05:20] What freedom looks like for GG [07:41] Does franchise ownership allow you to have freedom? [08:16] The unfair advantage of investing in a franchise [09:40] His book Franchise Freedom: A New Manifesto For Your Financial And Time Freedom; https://bit.ly/3FlsSxk [12:05] Ben Albert's episode on GG's podcast Franchise Freedom: http://bit.ly/425QY8X [13:10] Support and learn more from GG: https://ggthefranchiseguide.com/podcast/ [14:16] Integration assignment Key Takeaways: "Freedom favors the bold."~ Giuseppe Grammatico [04:12] Freedom is all about being able to do what you want to do when you want to. [04:20] The advantage of a franchise is that it can get you up and running quickly [08:16] Integration Assignment: Get into the habit of time blocking People Mentioned and Other Resources: Franchise Freedom: A New Manifesto For Your Financial And Time Freedom; https://bit.ly/3FlsSxk David C Barnett: https://www.investlocalbook.com/p/all-about-david.html Keep In Touch with GG The Franchise Guide: Website: https://ggthefranchiseguide.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/gg-the-franchise-guide/ Facebook: https://web.facebook.com/GGTheFranchiseGuide/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gg_the_franchise_guide/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ggrammatico Linktr.ee: https://linktr.ee/franchise.com — Follow Balbert: Facebook www.facebook.com/realbusinessconnections Instagram: www.instagram.com/realbenalbert/ LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/balbertmarkting Website: https://www.realbusinessconnections.com/ – FMF is made possible by www://balbertmarketing.com/

AB²C Lunch Break Live - Growth (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: www.linkedin.com/in/balbertmarketing/ BIG THANKS TO ALL OF YOU from Ben of www.balbertmarketing.com

Rochester Business Connections Episode #134 w/ Bridget Querns. - Watch The Full Episode: https://youtu.be/43rSSczsukA - Keep In Touch With Bridget Querns of Querns Coaching LLC... Website: https://quernscoaching.com/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/quernscoaching/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/quernscoaching Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bridgetquerns/ - 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.facebook.com/balbertmarketing Instagram: www.instagram.com/realbenalbert Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/balbertmarketing – RBC is made possible by www.balbertmarketing.com

Learn Speak Teach Episode #62 with Nick Gray. Full Show Notes at: https://realbusinessconnections.com/episode/nick-gray/ Watch The Episode: https://youtu.be/Fw3dy2Tc7f8 During this episode, you will learn about: [00:57] Introduction to the show [02:48] Nick Gray's bio [03:46] Why Nick hates most museums [05:12] How he moved from bored and lonely Friday nights to have a packed calendar of events [09:10] Your network is your net worth [10:36] Why a cocktail party is better than a dinner party [11:23] The 2-Hour Cocktail Party: How to Build Big Relationships with Small Gatherings: https://bit.ly/3Ix0OYk [12:12] What's the first step for anyone interested in hosting a cocktail party [13:29] Which is the best day and time to host a party? [17:00] Why diversity is essential when hosting parties [21:15] Benefits of hosting meetups [22:23] How to invite different groups of people to your party [24:21] 3 crucial things you should do when hosting an event [26:38] The different online event platforms you can use to invite people to your party [27:03] Partiful Event Platform: Review and Comparison (2023): https://party.pro/partiful/ [28:03] Effective ways of boosting the event attendance rate [35:04] What to do when the party starts [38:48] How do you stop the party to lead a round of icebreakers? [42:31] Value additive icebreakers [44:59] Connect with Nick: https://nickgray.net/ [46:04] Rapid Fire Round [52:30] Formular for hosting gatherings; How to Host a Housewarming Party: https://party.pro/housewarming/ How to Host a Happy Hour Party: Best Guide for 2022: https://party.pro/happyhour/ How to Host a Baby Shower: Tips, Tricks, Checklist: https://party.pro/baby-shower/ How to Host a Digital Nomad Happy Hour; https://party.pro/nomads/ How To Host A Dinner Party: https://party.pro/dinner/ How to Plan A Networking Event: https://party.pro/networking/ [53:07] Follow Nick Gray on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nickgraynews/ Key Takeaways: Your network is your net worth. [09:10] “Any big relationship, whether it's a friendship or a business partner, starts at the level of acquaintances.” ~ Nick Gray [09:53] Using name tags at social gatherings is inclusive and creates more conversations and more new connections [25:22] When you add generous leadership to your gathering, your event will be much better, and people will respect you. Additionally, you will start to get introduced to other people as a great host and organizer [32:08] Icebreakers not only create new conversations but they help break up existing conversations [36:27] “When you have fruitful relationships, it does lead to transactions.” ~ Ben Albert [54:07] People Mentioned and Other Resources: The 2-Hour Cocktail Party: How to Build Big Relationships with Small Gatherings: https://bit.ly/3Ix0OYk Icebreaker Card Games: Review of 5 Different Decks: https://party.pro/icebreaker-cards/ Nick Gray's TEDx Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6VWPHKABRQA Keep In Touch with Nick Gray: Website: https://nickgray.net/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/nickgraynews LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nickgraynews/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nickgraynews/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/newfriend?fref=ts YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/nickgray Business info: https://tripeak.com/

Fifteen Minute Fridays episode #27 with Scott Aaron. Are you ready to take your business to the next level? The key is to get uncomfortable and try something new. In this episode of Real Business Connections, Ben Albert sits down with Scott Aaron, LinkedIn expert and coach, to discuss the importance of evolving and changing in business. Stagnation is the enemy of progress, and the fear of the unknown can hold us back from reaching our full potential. But Scott shares valuable insights on how to break through that fear and start winning on LinkedIn. From LinkedIn lives to building a strong network, Scott covers it all. Don't miss out on this opportunity to learn how to challenge yourself and take your business to new heights. Tune in to Real Business Connections and start getting uncomfortable today! Scott Aaron is an award-winning online marketer, LinkedIn expert & coach, top podcaster, speaker, and the author of The LinkedIn® Book For Sales and Marketing. Quote Of The Day: "When uncomfortable becomes comfortable, you are doing big things."- Scott Aaron Timestamp: [00:47] Meet our guest; Scott Aaron [02:53] Scott's biggest accomplishment [03:30] Quote of the day: "When uncomfortable becomes comfortable, you are doing big things."~ Scott Aaron [04:15] What Scott does whenever he starts to feel comfortable [06:24] How to get uncomfortable so that you can start winning on LinkedIn [10:23] Why Scott does LinkedIn lives and how to catch them [12:35] How to connect with Scott Aaron LinkedIn link: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottaaroncoach/ Podcast-Networking and marketing made simple: http://bit.ly/3FhhGSl Website: https://scottaaron.net/ [13:06] His new book~ The LinkedIn® Book For Sales and Marketing: https://bit.ly/3yvLrej [13:13] FREE guide on how to optimize your linkedIn profile: http://bit.ly/3JxqVQT [14:27] Integration assignment [17:20] Final words and call to action Key Takeaways: "Accomplishments are measurements to show people that you've done good things." ~Scott Aaron [01:56] For any business to progress, generate new revenue, acquire new customers, and impact many people, it must evolve and change [04:02] "What connects two people is being genuine, authentic, and real." ~Scott Aaron [07:38] “Repetition is one of the keys to success.” ~Scott Aaron [09:33] If you want to be the expert in your space, you have to give people a reason to position you as the go-to expert [11:34] Business entrepreneurship is not a straight line. It's a roller-coaster ride [17:27] “As long as you are focused on moving forward, there is nothing that you cannot accomplish.” ~Scott Aaron [17:48] “When you remember that the peak of one mountain is the valley of the next, you gonna be living the best life possible.” ~Scott Aaron [17:55] Integration Assignment: Build an ideal network on LinkedIn People Mentioned and Other Resources: The LinkedIn® Book For Sales and Marketing: https://bit.ly/3yvLrej Keep In Touch with Scott Aaron: Website: https://scottaaron.net/ Podcast: http://bit.ly/3FhhGSl LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottaaroncoach/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ScottAaronCoaching/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/scottaaronlinkedin/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/thescottaaron — Follow Balbert: Facebook www.facebook.com/realbusinessconnections Instagram: www.instagram.com/realbenalbert/ LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/balbertmarkting Website: https://www.realbusinessconnections.com/ – FMF is made possible by www://balbertmarketing.com/

Hit #42: Dr. Pat Scannon - To What Remains - Titans Of Transition Podcast w/ Joe Miller - SHOW NOTES: Dr. Pat Scannon returns to the show to discuss Project Recover's recently released documentary film To What Remains. It's a is a powerful testament to how one person's commitment to ‘do the right thing' motivates an ever-growing number of people who are motivated to do the same. “To What Remains" is a stirring, feature-length documentary that follows Project Recover's search for the more than 80,000 Americans missing in action since World War II. Enjoy this behind the scenes discussion of this film. Project Recover and the mission to bring closure to families and friends of those who paid the ultimate price to protect our freedom, to honor them and bring them home. - Joe Miller Project Recover - To What Remains: https://www.projectrecover.org/ Support the show: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/titansot - FULL SHOW NOTES AT: https://www.titansoftransition.com/1080800/11451809-56-dr-pat-scannon-to-what-remains ----- LEARN MORE and SUBSCRIBE to “The Titans Of Transition" Podcast. https://www.titansoftransition.com/1080800 - Listen to all episodes of the Rochester Business Connections Network… Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/6GIUXbsHXx0…8sQLm6JR2vHOUuIw Itunes: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/roch…ns/id1537115928 – Follow me… Facebook: www.facebook.com/balbertmarketing Instagram: www.instagram.com/realbenalbert Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/balbertmarketing/ – Real Hits is made possible by www.balbertmarketing.com

Rochester Business Connections Episode #133 w/ Stephen Wershing - Watch The Full Episode: https://youtu.be/jxuxFbzgSlY - Keep In Touch With Stephen Wershing of Focused Wealth Advisors... Website: https://focused-advisors.com/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephenwershing/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Focusedwealthadvisors Stop Asking for Referrals: https://www.amazon.com/Stop-Asking-Referrals-Revolutionary-Financial/dp/0071808191 - 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.facebook.com/balbertmarketing Instagram: www.instagram.com/realbenalbert Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/balbertmarketing – RBC is made possible by www.balbertmarketing.com

Join us on Learn Speak Teach Episode #61 with our guest, Mark Schaefer, as we dive into the world of community marketing. Full show notes at: https://realbusinessconnections.com/episode/markschaefer/ Watch the full episode at: https://youtu.be/I_G3_sxVP30 Tune in for valuable insights! During this episode, you will learn about: [00:50] Introduction to the episode [03:08] Introducing our guest; Mark Schaefer [06:35] How Mark started creating community-based content [09:22] 4 things you should do to become known in the digital age [12:31] The difference between an audience and a group of social media followers [17:11] A case study of the 4 things you should do to become known [21:17] The benefits of community marketing strategy [22:14] Mark's book; Belonging to the Brand: Why Community is the Last Great Marketing Strategy: https://bit.ly/3Z9Yv4n [23:05] What inspired Mark to author Belonging to the Brand? [24:09] Do we have enough space for everybody to build an online community? [25:01] Creating a purpose for people to gather that is beyond market differentiation [31:13] How the culture of the company/business impacts community success [32:40] How a person working for an organization can pitch the idea of building a community to the leadership of the organization [36:25] Why community is a vastly overlooked marketing opportunity by most organizations [43:04] The psychological and sociological connection between communities and brands [47:40] What is the first step to building a community? [49:27] Rapid Fire Round [55:20] Support Mark by leaving a review on his book; https://bit.ly/3IJzWG3 Key Takeaways: “The only thing that's going to save us in this world from AI disrupting our skillsets and our jobs is the emotional connection we have with the audience.”~Mark Schaefer [11:01] “People who subscribe to your blog or podcast or videos series are in a virtual way raising their hand saying I believe in you, I wanna learn more about you and what you do, and it's ok for you to send me communications and even market to me occasionally.” ~Mark Schaefer [13:40] Community marketing is the ultimate marketing without marketing because if you have a community, people will buy whatever you've got going on because they love and support you.[21:27] “Creating a community is really no different than starting a blog or having a podcast. You are fighting for attention.” ~Mark Schaefer [24:34] “Every community's success has to start with the culture.” ~Mark Schaefer [31:13] “Transformation creates transactions.” ~ Ben Albert [41:25] People Mentioned and Other Resources: Belonging to the Brand: Why Community is the Last Great Marketing Strategy: https://bit.ly/3Z9Yv4n KNOWN: The Handbook for Building and Unleashing Your Personal Brand in the Digital Age: https://bit.ly/3ZdDBkY Marketing Rebellion: The Most Human Company Wins: https://bit.ly/3ZfdtpS Keep In Touch with Mark Schaefer: Website: https://businessesgrow.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/markwschaefer LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/markwschaefer/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/markwschaefer/ Facebook: https://web.facebook.com/mark.schaefer3 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/MWSchaefer —

Fifteen Minute Friday Episode #26 with Chris Dreyer. In the fast-paced and constantly evolving business world, it's more important than ever to stay ahead of the competition. With the global market becoming increasingly competitive, businesses are constantly looking for new and innovative ways to win. In order to truly succeed, it's crucial to have a clear goal and a well-structured action plan in place. Mistakes are inevitable, but it's important to use them as opportunities to learn and grow. By leveraging the power of labor, capital, technology, and content, you can increase your chances of success and outpace your competitors. In this episode, Chris Dreyer, a business expert, shares his insights on how businesses can win more by utilizing these key components. He also provides valuable tips on how small businesses can improve their search engine optimization and start ranking higher on Google. By following these strategies and continuously striving for growth, businesses can set themselves up for long-term success and remain competitive in the ever-changing market. Chris Dreyer is the CEO and Founder of Rankings.io, an SEO agency that helps elite personal injury law firms land serious injury and auto accident cases through Google's organic search results. Additionally, Chris is the author of Niching Up: The Narrower the Market, the Bigger the Prize. Quote Of The Day: “Second place is the first loser” ~Ricky Bobby Timestamp: [00:21] Episode introduction [00:52] Introducing today's guest; Chris Dreyer [02:27] Quote of the day: “Second place is the first loser” ~Ricky Bobby [03:53] Dreyer's experience with losing [06:00] How to win more in business [09:23] Who should reach out to Dreyer? [10:54] How can small businesses start to rank higher on google? [12:51] Integration assignment [14:45] Connect with Chris Dreyer; https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisdreyerco/ Key Takeaways: “Second place is the first loser.”~ Ricky Bobby [02:27] “Winning is fun.” ~ Chris Dreyer [03:22] You only lose if you quit. If you keep going and you learn from your mistakes, then you are going to be set up for success in the long term. [03:57] Integration Assignment: Determine where your prospective buyers congregate and find the best opportunity to market to them in that location. People Mentioned and Other Resources: Niching Up: The Narrower the Market, the Bigger the Prize: https://www.amazon.com/Niching-Up-Narrower-Market-Bigger/dp/1544532423 Naval Ravikant:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Naval_Ravikant Keep In Touch with Chris Dreyer: Website: https://rankings.io/about/chris-dreyer/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisdreyerco/ — Follow Balbert: Facebook www.facebook.com/realbusinessconnections Instagram: www.instagram.com/realbenalbert/ LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/balbertmarkting Website: https://www.realbusinessconnections.com/ – FMF is made possible by www://balbertmarketing.com/

AB²C Lunch Break Live - Fear (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: www.linkedin.com/in/balbertmarketing/ BIG THANKS TO ALL OF YOU from Ben of www.balbertmarketing.com

Hit #40: Using Emotions and Motivations to Attract Connect and Convert Clients - Get More Clients w/ Lynn Whitbeck - SHOW NOTES: In this episode we are going to build on the progress of the Client Why, and tie it down with motivations & emotional appeal. By the end of today's show, you will know how to · Understand your client's motivation · How to identify and match your product of service your client's emotions · Position your product or service to fit your client's motivations and emotional desires Using emotions and motivations in communicating your client why enables you to immediately pique their interest and secure their attention. Show notes and more at https://petite2queen.com/category/get-more-clients/ ----- LEARN MORE and SUBSCRIBE to “Get More Clients." Website: https://petite2queen.com/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lynnwhitbeck/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/petite2queen/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Petite2Queen - Listen to all episodes of the Rochester Business Connections Network… Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/6GIUXbsHXx0…8sQLm6JR2vHOUuIw Itunes: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/roch…ns/id1537115928 – Follow me… Facebook: www.facebook.com/balbertmarketing Instagram: www.instagram.com/realbenalbert Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/balbertmarketing/ – Real Hits is made possible by www.balbertmarketing.com

Learn Speak Teach Episode #60 with Cal Fussman. Full Show Notes at: https://realbusinessconnections.com/episode/calfussman/ As our world rapidly evolves, so does the way we connect with others. While technology has brought us closer in many ways, it has also made it harder for us to find meaningful face-to-face interactions. But it's important to remember that true connection comes from the heart, and that's why it's crucial to rekindle the art of meaningful conversation. Asking big questions can help us get to know each other on a deeper level, strengthen relationships, and foster a sense of community. Building strong connections with our coworkers and team members can lead to increased productivity, creativity, and overall success. So let's embrace the power of communication and start having heart-to-heart conversations today! Join the conversation with your host Ben Albert as he interviews Cal Fussman. Cal is an American journalist, host of the Big Questions Podcast, and author. He is a writer-at-large for Esquire magazine, where he has interviewed icons who've shaped world history: Ted Kennedy, Jeff Bezos, Richard Branson, Robert De Niro, Clint Eastwood, Al Pacino, George Clooney, Leonardo DiCaprio, Tom Hanks, Bruce Springsteen, Dr. Dre, Quincy Jones, Woody Allen, Barbara Walters, Pelé, Yao Ming, Serena Williams, John Wooden, Muhammad Ali and many more. He shares reflections on some of the icons he has interacted with and explains his source of inspiration for traveling the world. Additionally, he reveals what inspired the theme of connection on the Big Questions podcast and discusses what people can do to reconnect When Cal speaks, you are listening to everyone he has ever interviewed. Tune in! During this episode, you will learn about; [01:07] Episode introduction [03:20] Has Cal ever felt like an imposter? [03:38] How Cal's interview style started [07:11] The story about Cal's trip around the world [16:14] His source of inspiration for traveling the world [17:29] Cal's reflection on Pelé; From the Big Questions podcast: http://bit.ly/40uIxTK [20:43] The ‘golden rule' of interviewing [30:12] His reflections on Larry King [33:24] Why he started the Big Questions podcast [35:17] The first time Ben Albert heard about Cal on The Tim Ferriss Show podcast: https://tim.blog/2016/03/11/the-interview-master-cal-fussman-and-the-power-of-listening/ [37:54] What inspired the theme of connection on the Big Questions podcast? [42:52] What can people do to reconnect? [49:36] How technology has brought about disconnection among the youth and how we can help them create meaningful connections with other people [58:26] How to connect with Cal Fussman: https://www.calfussman.com/ Key Takeaways: When interviewing a person, focus on one question at a time because if you ask several questions at once, it will be hard for the subject to remember all the questions in the order you asked them. Moreover, the subject can avoid some questions that you are curious about. [20:43] “In order to connect, you have to listen to the other person.” ~Cal Fussman [43:18] “Every time you share a problem with somebody, you cut it in half.”~Cal Fussman[46:11] Connection comes through the heart, not through a machine. We need to realign our hearts to connect. [47:41] To reconnect with each other, we should start looking each other in the eyes, and speak with each other in a way that touches each other's hearts [48:08]

Fifteen Minute Friday Episode 25. Starting the day with a positive mindset can be a game changer for productivity and success. Jen Fontanilla, Certified Money Coach and Founder & CEO of Queen Up Life, stresses the importance of setting yourself up for success through self-care and a strong mindset. She shares tips on how to maintain a positive outlook, even in the face of challenges and triggers. By prioritizing self-care and focusing on a positive mindset, you can increase your energy levels and motivation, allowing you to achieve your goals and navigate through the day with ease. Quote Of The Day: “I don't say no because I am so busy. I say no because I don't want to be so busy.” ~ Courtney Carver Timestamp: [00:21] Introduction to the show [00:52] A short bio of our guest; Jen Fontanilla [03:16] Quote of the day: “I don't say no because I am so busy. I say no because I don't want to be so busy.” ~ Courtney Carver [05:05] Circumstances in which we often say ‘yes' to other things and say ‘no' ourselves [06:43] What has helped Jen to become a successful entrepreneur and money & mindset master? [08:05] Jen's morning routine [08:48] The importance of starting your day with a morning routine [10:26] Connect with Jen Fontanilla: https://www.jenfontanilla.com/ or https://www.facebook.com/jenmoneycoach [11:27] Tip on how to achieve a better mindset when you get triggered [14:13] Integration assignment Key Takeaways: “I don't say no because I am so busy. I say no because I don't want to be so busy.” ~ Courtney Carver [03:16] We all have a choice. We all have the power and the ability to choose whether to say yes or no to something. [04:18] “Any time you say yes to something, you are saying no to something else, and oftentimes that no is towards yourself.” ~Jen Fontanilla [04:26] “Time is the one thing that we cannot make more of.”~ Jen Fontanilla [06:14] Starting your day with a morning routine sets the trajectory for how everything else in the day can go. [08:48] Integration Assignment: Create a list of three things that are important to you and schedule them into your week or day and ease into it. People Mentioned and Other Resources: Courtney Carver: https://bemorewithless.com/ Keep In Touch with Jen Fontanilla: Website: https://www.jenfontanilla.com/ Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/jenmoneycoach Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jenmoneycoach/ — Follow Balbert: Facebook www.facebook.com/realbusinessconnections Instagram: www.instagram.com/realbenalbert/ LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/balbertmarkting Website: https://www.realbusinessconnections.com/ – FMF is made possible by www://balbertmarketing.com/

Learn Speak Teach Episode #59 with Hala Taha. - Hala's LinkedIn Masterclass: Grab the 40% off discount; https://yapacademy.io/products/linkedin-secrets-masterclass Discount code: Podcast - Full show notes at: : https://realbusinessconnections.com/episode/halataha2/ During this episode, you will learn about: [01:47] Introduction to the show [02:00] Meet and greet; Hala Taha.The podcast princess and LinkedIn queen [02:08] Previous episode with Hala; https://realbusinessconnections.com/episode/hala/ [03:12] Connect with Hala on LinkedIn; https://www.linkedin.com/in/htaha/ [03:45] How she got started on LinkedIn [05:41] Why she chose to promote her podcast on LinkedIn [08:00] How Hala grew her LinkedIn network [12:37] Tips to expand your LinkedIn network [17:52] How to scale up your LinkedIn likes and comments [23:01] Things you're doing wrong on LinkedIn [23:41] Guidelines on using LinkedIn hashtags [26:15] Enroll in Hala's LinkedIn Masterclass and get a 40% discount. https://yapacademy.io/products/linkedin-secrets-masterclass Discount code: Podcast [28:22] Mistakes to avoid on LinkedIn [30:42] LinkedIn hacks you need to know [33:56] Using LinkedIn for sales [35:41] How to start your LinkedIn journey [38:31] The advantages of building your brand on LinkedIn [41:58] Connect with Hala Taha; https://www.linkedin.com/in/htaha/ [42:04] The Young and Profiting Podcast; http://bit.ly/3SeNQTO [43:50] Engagement pods Key Takeaways: “You can be running full speed, but if you are running in the wrong direction, you are not gonna get anywhere.” ~ Ben Albert [12:09] Videos on LinkedIn do not perform well. The only specific types of videos that perform well are the motivational Shareable Videos which have a positive skew that stands out in the feed [18:08] LinkedIn considers your post low quality if you use big chunky paragraphs because chunky paragraphs don't keep users engaged or entertained [19:57] When you are talking on social media, stay away from lecturing. You sound like you are lecturing when you give all the information, and you don't let people think for themselves [21:15] When tagging on LinkedIn, don't tag anyone in your post if they won't respond within the first 90 minutes. [25:24] You cannot add a link to a third-party website in the comments on LinkedIn. One of the main goals of any social media platform is to keep users engaged and entertained on the platform. If you link to a third-party website, you are taking them off the platform, which is against LinkedIn's goals. [32:25] “The longer you wait to make any sort of ask, the bigger the ask you can make.” ~ Hala Taha [34:45] “If you have a personal brand on LinkedIn, you create so much job assurance for yourself.” ~Hala Taha [38:32] People Mentioned and Other Resources: Hala's LinkedIn Masterclass: Grab the 40% off discount; https://yapacademy.io/products/linkedin-secrets-masterclass Discount code: Podcast Keep In Touch with Hala Taha: Website: https://www.youngandprofiting.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/htaha/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yapwithhala/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/YAP_Podcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtz8s6nPLvrVQ4YhOJz6DSg Last chance to Enroll in Hala's LinkedIn Masterclass; Grab the 40% off discount; https://yapacademy.io/products/linkedin-secrets-masterclass Discount code: Podcast

Learn Speak Teach Episode #58 with Jason Marc Campbell - Full Show Notes at: https://realbusinessconnections.com/episode/jasonmarccampbell/ - In today's episode, Ben Albert is joined by Jason Marc Campbell. Jason is an Educational Consultant and the author of Selling with Love: Earn with Integrity and Expand Your Impact. He discusses the 5 ‘loves' in selling you should have to build a successful selling process. Moreover, he explains how to shift focus from yourself to your customers and their needs. Tune in! - Listen up for the following: [00:41] Introduction to the episode [02:57] Introducing today's guest; Jason Marc Campbell [06:48] The meaning of ‘selling with love' [11:33] What the selling process looks like [15:09] The 5 ‘loves' in selling you should have to build a successful selling process [21:13] The question-asking approach and some of the powerful sales questions you can ask a potential client [23:44] Shifting focus from yourself to your customers and their needs [26:30] What Jason has been doing after leaving Mindvalley [27:05] How to connect with Jason Marc Campbell and learn more about his book “Selling with Love” [28:47] How to make sure that what you are selling is great [32:36] Jason's career progression journey and how his brand has evolved [40:10] Why Jason loves doing the Selling with Love Podcast [54:00] How is Jason so calm? [55:30] Jason's approach [57:09] Rapid Fire Round [1:01:41] Jason's final words - Key Takeaways “When you know what you offer is so much more than what you ask in return, that's what selling with love is all about.” ~ Jason Marc Campbell [06:50] “Through every single transaction you make, there will be an inherent risk. There is a possibility that whoever you sell to will have a horrible experience with your product; it will be a complete mismatch to their needs.” ~ Jason Marc Campbell [11:08] The entire sales process involves understanding the client and minimizing the risk that they will be dissatisfied with the transaction. [11:33] “Treat others the way they want to be treated.” ~ The Platinum Rule [22:38] “Things get figured out the more you do them.” ~ Jason Marc Campbell [34:48] Having financial success is a result of the value you provide to the world. [35:28] “We don't have to be everything for everyone.” ~ Ben Albert [39:07] “One of our biggest expenses is the wrong information, doing things the wrong way too many times, and one of our best investments is in ourselves, in our knowledge.” ~ Ben Albert [42:27] “The power that allows you to make a lot of money is actually gonna be from the right kind of thinking, not the fast kind of thinking.” ~ Jason Marc Campbell [ [56:07] “If your target market can't afford your product and services, you have to find the people who can so that your marketing material gets to inspire the thousands of people who can't afford you yet.” ~ Jason Marc Campbell [59:11] “Nobody with beautiful skills in sales is worried about the economy because they know at the end of the day, the sale is what's gonna need to happen, and if you are good at it, you have security in your life.” ~ Jason Marc Campbell [1:02:07] - People Mentioned and Other Resources: Selling with Love by Jason Marc Campbell: https://www.amazon.com/Selling-Love-Integrity-Expand-Impact/dp/154452689X Mindvalley: https://www.mindvalley.com/ Ryan Reynolds: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ryan_Reynolds Keep In Touch with Jason Marc Campbell Website: https://www.jasonmarccampbell.com/ Linktr.ee: https://linktr.ee/jasonmarccampbell Podcast:https://www.sellingwithlove.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasonmarccampbell/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jasonmarccampbell/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5VaR6Z3wfElWFZn64ugOBw — Follow Balbert… Facebook www.facebook.com/realbusinessconnections Instagram: www.instagram.com/realbenalbert/ LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/balbertmarkting Website: https://www.realbusinessconnections.com/ –

Fifteen Minute Friday episode 24 with Steve Hoffman. - It's crucial for business people to identify when a client is not serious about buying to save time and resources. In the venture capital raising process, it's equally important to determine if the investor is the right person with the necessary information to make a decision. Investors who are unsure about investing may keep you on hold, but figuring out if they are a good fit early on saves valuable time and energy. In sales, the likelihood of closing a deal decreases with each meeting after the third. Steve Hoffman, CEO of Founders Space and author of several books, shares the valuable lesson every sales professional should learn to determine if an investor is a good fit and achieve their goal in sales meetings. the first time saves you the time and mental energy of pursuing investors who are not serious. Join the conversation with your host Ben Albert as he interviews Steve Hoffman, the CEO of Founders Space and author of Surviving a Startup, Make Elephants Fly & The Five Forces That Change Everything. Steve discusses the most valuable lesson any professional should learn and how to determine if an investor is a good fit for you. - Quote Of The Day: “If you kiss the same frog three times and it doesn't turn into your prince charming, it's just a frog.” ~Steve Hoffman - Timestamp: [00:48] A quick bio of our guest; Steve Hoffman [01:37] Today's focus; Raising venture capital [02:35] Quote of the day: “If you kiss the same frog three times and it doesn't turn into your prince charming, it's just a frog.” ~Steve Hoffman [03:00] Steve's personal story [04:10] The most valuable lesson any professional should learn [05:44] What should be your goal in the first sales meeting? [06:27] What to do in the second sales meeting [08:35] The third sales meeting [10:18] How to connect with Steve Hoffman;https://www.foundersspace.com/ [10:41] Recommended reading-Surviving a Startup: https://bit.ly/3DQNAV5 [11:23] How to determine if an investor is a good fit for you [13:45] Understanding the psychology of an investor [15:00] Integration assignment [16:00] Quick question to ask a prospective investor/customer before meeting them - Key Takeaways: - When you meet an investor, the most important thing is to find out everything they need to know to make a decision and whether they are the right person to make that decision. [05:00] - If you can figure out an investor is not fit in the first meeting, you have saved yourself a ton of time and a ton of mental energy trying to pursue an investor who is not serious. [05:58] - In venture capital, the chance of closing a deal on the first meeting is very small. But on the second meeting, there is a decent chance of closing a deal if, between the first meeting and the second meeting, you get them everything they need to make a decision. [06:27] - Every meeting you take after the third meeting, the chance of closing the deal starts to decline. [09:19] - When you are doing all the talking, you are not gathering the information you need to make an intelligent decision. Remember, the investor is judging you, and you must also be judging the investor. [11:44] Integration Assignment: Screen out customers and screen out investors. - People Mentioned and Other Resources: Surviving a Startup: Practical Strategies for Starting a Business, Overcoming Obstacles, and Coming Out on Top: https://bit.ly/3DQNAV5 Make Elephants Fly: The Process of Radical Innovation: https://bit.ly/3HNwIj9 The Five Forces That Change Everything: How Technology is Shaping Our Future:https://bit.ly/3Xh6hIr - Keep In Touch with Steve Hoffman: Website: https://www.foundersspace.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/foundersspace/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/foundersspace/ Facebook: https://web.facebook.com/groups/foundersspace/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/foundersspace -– FMF is made possible by www://balbertmarketing.com/

REPLAY - Learn Speak Teach episode #15 with Hala Taha Many people are turning to podcasting as a way of being heard. It is a great way to build an audience, promote your brand, and increase your reach. However, if you want to be successful in the podcasting world, there are some things that you should know about the industry. This episode with Hala Taha will cover what it takes to become a successful podcaster by providing tips on how you can grow your podcasting empire. In 2018, Hala started Young And Profiting Podcast and YAP Media as a side hustle, since then, scaling the business to 35+ employees before quitting her executive position at Disney to leap into entrepreneurship. YAP Media is now a premier white-glove social media and podcast production agency for CEOS, celebrities, and top podcasters. YAP has also had star guests like Matthew McConaughey, Seth Godin, Mark Manson, Ryan Serhant, and Robert Greene on the show. It's the #1 trending podcast on Education on Chartable! A Top 50 Education Podcast on Apple, Top 5 Education Podcast on Castbox. YAP gets ~350K+ downloads per month, ~25K per episode, and has over 2 million downloads on Castbox alone and 3 million across all platforms. Hala is an expert on networking, personal branding, LinkedIn marketing, entrepreneurship, and podcasting. She is one of the biggest influencers on LinkedIn, with over 145K followers and 3 million post views per month. Hala was also featured on the Jan 2021 cover of Podcast Magazine! Tune in! During this episode, you will learn about; [00:01] Pre-show [02:36] Meet today's guest, Hala Taha [02:51] Hala's Young and Profiting Podcast Statistics [04:06] Who's Hala outside her podcasting career [5:02] Why she chose podcasting over other career paths [06:10] A bit about the content on her podcast [8:02] Are there enough opportunities in the podcasting market? [08:28] The importance of building a network [11:22] Hala's podcast strategy [12:31] Podcasting and lead generation [17:33] Hala's secret routines that made her a top-rated podcaster [21:12] Going to a podcast with a script vs. conversational style [23:12] Hala's success [24:51] When to quit [27:49] Hala's pivot point and how she leveraged the industry to grow her show [32:18] Resources she recommends to help podcasters get better [33:23] Hala's strategies of building a LinkedIn community [40:22] How Hala's end goal determined her branding choices [43:14] Rapid fire round!!! [45:37] Closing Notable Quotes ~ “Opportunities are unlimited. Even in crowded spaces, there will always be room for improvement. Be consisted in filling that gap, and soon you'll have your own space.” ~ “Networking and making friends is really easy. Just find something that resonates with a majority of people, and they will even pay to help you bring the fruits to the table.” ~ “Good preparation and a well-organized approach bring all the difference and success.” ~ “Quitting is part of your growth journey to success, and it is sometimes wise to stop, reflect, and make better decisions.” ~ “The internet, especially podcasting, has made the impossible possible. It's easier to interact with influential people virtually than physically scheduling a meeting with them.” ~ “Overnight success does not exist. Your morals, discipline, networking, and consistency must be tested over a period of time.” ~ “When it's a passion project, it's easy to keep going.” ~ “Have your eyes wide open so you can see what is going on in your industry; Don't do the same things over and over again and expect different results.” Full show notes at: https://realbusinessconnections.com/episode/hala/

Rochester Business Connections Episode #132 w/ Erin Halligan-Avery of ConcernCenter Inc. - Watch The Full Episode: https://youtu.be/vjr0Pi8OLxI - Keep In Touch With Erin Halligan-Avery and ConcernCenter Inc... Website: https://concerncenter.com/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/concerncenter/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/erin-halligan-avery-ph-d/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ConcernCenterInc/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ConcernCenter - 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.facebook.com/balbertmarketing Instagram: www.instagram.com/realbenalbert Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/balbertmarketing – RBC is made possible by www.balbertmarketing.com

Learn Speak Teach Episode #57 with Lisa Song Sutton. - Full show notes at: https://realbusinessconnections.com/episode/lisasongsutton/ Full Video: https://youtu.be/8vYVnAtU_HE - Join the conversation with your host Ben Albert as he interviews Lisa Song Sutton. Lisa is a successful entrepreneur, real estate investor, and venture capitalist. Lisa shares some of the challenges she has encountered in her entrepreneurial journey and how she navigated them. Moreover, she discusses how to build and maintain effective business relationships, the importance of mindfulness in an entrepreneur's life and how to build resilience. Enjoy this episode as Lisa shares her inspiring journey and practical tips on how to achieve financial freedom and live in abundance as an entrepreneur. - During this episode, you will learn the following: [01:26] Introduction to the show [02:58] Get to know our guest; Lisa Song Sutton [05:07] The source of her entrepreneurial drive [06:34] Some of the challenges she has encountered in her entrepreneurial journey and how she navigated them [08:25] What was Lisa's first big win in her entrepreneurial journey? [10:26] Sin City Cupcakes [13:43] How Lisa builds and maintains effective business relationships [17:50] The Veteran Fund and why it's a for-profit venture capital fund [26:53] The importance of mindfulness in an entrepreneur's life [34:26] Why ladies who have been in bottle service become successful when they venture into business in a different industry [37:36] How to build your resilience [43:03] Lisa's long-term vision [44:46] The main focus of the Real Rich Women and the importance of financial security [46:44] Lisa's advice to anyone who feels like they are losing themselves [48:13] How to connect with Lisa Song Sutton [48:47] Rapid Fire Round Key Takeaways: Just because you start with whatever you got your degree in doesn't mean you have to stay in it for the next forty years. It also doesn't mean your time in it was a waste of time because you can leverage the resources, knowledge, and sphere you build in your next venture. [09:13] The whole idea of networking happy hour is a little antiquated in that you don't have to spill your guts to somebody the first time you meet them and tell them all the things you do in hopes that there is a relationship that can start there. Instead, focus on establishing commonality and getting to know each other from there. [14:55] Entrepreneurship is the best way to empower anyone or any community.[17:18] “If you are used to placing yourself in uncomfortable situations at your own doing, you will have the mental stability to deal with it when it comes from an external place.” ~Lisa Song Sutton [41:55] “The more resources you have and the more blessings you have, you should be paying that forward.” ~Lisa Song Sutton [43:48] If you don't have financial security, you are seeking it in turn. And sometimes you find it in your significant other. The crazy part about that is that you lose yourself because you now have to conform to that person's preferences in exchange for security. [45:11] People Mentioned and Other Resources: Sin City Cupcakes: https://sincitycupcakes.com/ Ship Las Vegas: https://shiplasvegas.com/ Real Rich Women: https://www.instagram.com/realrichwomen/ Keep in Touch with Lisa Song Sutton Website: https://www.lisasongsutton.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/LisaSongSutton LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisasongsutton/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lisasongsutton/ Facebook: https://facebook.com/LisaSongSutton Follow Balbert… Facebook www.facebook.com/realbusinessconnections Instagram: www.instagram.com/realbenalbert/ LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/balbertmarkting Website: https://www.realbusinessconnections.com/ – LST is made possible by www://balbertmarketing.com/

Fifteen Minute Friday #23. In this episode, award-winning comedian & keynote speaker Jenn Lederer explores the delicate balance between being present and open. She delves into why finding this balance is crucial for personal growth, as being open and vulnerable frees us from self and others' judgments, enabling greater creativity. Jenn shares her insights on how this practice has personally impacted her. Quote Of The Day: “There is a vitality, a life force, a quickening that is translated through you into action, and there is only one of you in all time, this expression is unique, and if you block it, it will never exist through any other medium; and be lost. The world will not have it. It is not your business to determine how good it is, not how it compares with other expression. It is your business to keep it yours clearly and directly, to keep the channel open. You do not even have to believe in yourself or your work. You have to keep open and aware directly to the urges that motivate you.” ~ Martha Graham Timestamp: [00:31] Know our guest; Jenn Lederer [02:08] Quote of the day: “There is a vitality, a life force, a quickening that is translated through you into action, and there is only one of you in all time, this expression is unique, and if you block it, it will never exist through any other medium; and be lost. The world will not have it. It is not your business to determine how good it is, not how it compares with other expression. It is your business to keep it yours clearly and directly, to keep the channel open. You do not even have to believe in yourself or your work. You have to keep open and aware directly to the urges that motivate you.” ~ Martha Graham [03:43] Finding the balance between being present and being open [05:41] How the practice of being present and being open has impacted Jenn [07:08] Integration assignment [08:12] The previous episode; The FUTURE of Five Minute Fridays – FIFTEEN MINUTE FRIDAYS: http://bit.ly/3HXaSLb [08:39] Learn more from Jenn's workshop, The Perfect Pitch Workshop: https://www.jennlederer.com/workshop [11:29] How Ben Albert met Jenn Lederer [11:42] Episode wrap-up and call to action Key Takeaways: “There is a vitality, a life force, a quickening that is translated through you into action, and there is only one of you in all time, this expression is unique, and if you block it, it will never exist through any other medium; and be lost. The world will not have it. It is not your business to determine how good it is, not how it compares with other expression. It is your business to keep it yours clearly and directly, to keep the channel open. You do not even have to believe in yourself or your work. You have to keep open and aware directly to the urges that motivate you.” ~ Martha Graham [02:08] When you're open and present, your ego can get out of the way because it's not in your creation. [04:56] “If it wasn't yours to begin with, then it is not yours to judge, and it's not yours to stop.”~Jenn Lederer [05:17] Integration Assignment: Ask yourself the question: “How do I do what you do?” Not just what do you do. People Mentioned and Other Resources: Martha Graham: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Martha_Graham Keep In Touch with Jenn Lederer: Website: https://www.jennlederer.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennlederer/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jennlederer/ Facebook: https://web.facebook.com/JennLederer.Comedian — Follow Balbert: Facebook www.facebook.com/realbusinessconnections Instagram: www.instagram.com/realbenalbert/ LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/balbertmarkting Website: https://www.realbusinessconnections.com/ – FMF is made possible by www://balbertmarketing.com/

AB²C Lunch Break Live - Energy (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: www.linkedin.com/in/balbertmarketing/ BIG THANKS TO ALL OF YOU from Ben of www.balbertmarketing.com

Hit #39: "Matthew Vincent - Living a life worth dying for" on the 150k Podcast with Joe Graham. Show Notes: What can I tell you about Matt Vincent. He is an all-around adventure who is building a life by design. He owns Mutiple business including HVIII brand and Habit coffee. He does men's retreats with his 1612 mentorship group. He goes on badass trips around the world. Did a epic motorcycle trip for Indian motorcycles call epic pursuits. He is a podcaster, former highland games winner, does crazy shit that would scary most people Yet what I love about Matt is his genuine heart and soul. I will drop his links for you to check out. I will say this was on of my favorite guest and conversations I have had with a real life Entrepeneur. We talked about business and depression. How to build your life by design. Forget what anyone else thinks its your life to live and more. It was a honor having him on my show. Follow him on all your platforms. He is the real deal. Matt Vincent | Linkr.Bio @hviiibrandgoods @habitcoffeeco #1612 @ndy_podcast -- LEARN MORE and SUBSCRIBE to “150k Podcast" Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/90-matthew-vincent-living-a-life-worth-dying-for/id1572564061?i=1000576252721 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0PcqfSpUQfU7B9N7uzQ1cz?si=6da2f4d3277d40c3 - Listen to all episodes of the Rochester Business Connections Network… Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/6GIUXbsHXx0…8sQLm6JR2vHOUuIw Itunes: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/roch…ns/id1537115928 – Follow me… Facebook: www.facebook.com/balbertmarketing Instagram: www.instagram.com/realbenalbert Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/balbertmarketing/ – Real Hits is made possible by www.balbertmarketing.com

Learn Speak Teach Episode #56 with Steve D Sims. We all want more from our business, but it is easy to feel like we need more time and energy to get ahead. Many of us struggle with figuring out how to create more, work smarter rather than harder, and make things happen. However, shifting your mindset and having the right people around you is a game changer. Sometimes it's not about being the smartest or most well prepared. To succeed in business you need to ‘go for stupid,' set lofty goals, and stand out from the pack. You need to ensure you have the right mentors in your circle. The people in your circle can block your progress or create a ripple of positive energy that can help you achieve your goals. If they are broke, you will be broke. If they are struggling, you will also struggle, but if they are successful, you will also be successful. Until you break the cycle and change your circle, you will be an ingredient of the people you hang out with. In today's episode, Steve D Sims shares his journey, what makes him successful, and the ingredients you need to start soaring as a leader and entrepreneur. Steve is the “Real Life Wizard of Oz” and the Founder of Luxury Concierge Service, Blue Fish, which is internationally famous. Steve has also published a couple of best-selling books, including; Bluefishing, The Art Of Making Things Happen, and Go For Stupid. Nowadays, his main focus in business is his newest firm. Sims Media, which he co-founded with his son. Tune in! During this episode, you will learn about; [00:00] Episode intro and a quick bio of our guest; Steve D Sims [03:18] Steve Sims' concierge services [06:18] Steve's journey [17:12] A man who impressed Steve, “Kenneth.” [22:20] How to ensure that you have employees like Kenneth in your company [24:36] The mindset required to exceed and impact for more success [26:47] How to ask the better questions [30:46] Diet book analogy and why Steve is successful [38:48] Why Steve does free virtual coaching [44:41] A free move on how to put today's information into action [49:22] Rapid Fire Round [51:30] How to connect and learn more about Steve Key Takeaways ~ When someone goes for something impossible, there is constriction and resistance that comes in their body, but all of a sudden, when you start using the word stupid, you start smiling. [13:50] ~ Dreams have no parameters, and kids have no parameters, but as adults, we got these parameters, and 99% of them are self-inflicted. [14:42] ~ I learned early on that if I didn't get the answer I wanted, it was because I was asking the wrong questions. So, if you get a bad answer, it's because you've asked a bad question. [26:56] ~ “The power, the benefit, and the success is not in the purchases; it's in action.” [32:06] ~ Get going, then get good. [36:53] ~ Perfection surely demonstrates the end of growth. [37:43] People Mentioned and Other Resources: Bluefishing: The Art of Making Things Happen The Art Of Making Things Happen Podcast Go For Stupid Brad Pitt from the movie 'Snatch.' Keep In Touch with Steve D. Sims Website: https://www.stevedsims.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stevedsims/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stevedsims/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/stevedsims Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/stevedsims/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/stevedsims — Follow Balbert… Facebook www.facebook.com/realbusinessconnections Instagram: www.instagram.com/realbenalbert/ LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/balbertmarkting Website: https://www.realbusinessconnections.com/ – LST is made possible by www://balbertmarketing.com/

Attention all Five Minutes Friday listeners! Get ready for an upgrade! We're rebranding to Fifteen Minutes Friday, delivering interview-based episodes with less storytelling and more actionable insights in just 15 minutes. Each episode will start with a notable quote from the guest and will include an integration assignment segment to help you implement what you've learned. Join us every two weeks for a new Fifteen Minutes Friday episode and learn valuable business tips in the shortest amount of time possible. Timestamp: [00:21] Introduction to the show [00:56] Why we are rebranding the Five Minutes Friday to Fifteen Minutes Friday [02:26] What to expect in the Fifteen MInutes Friday episodes [02:51] The notable quote segment [03:16] Integration assignment segment [04:18] Connect & share your recommendations with Ben; www.linkedin.com/in/balbertmarkting [04:45] When to tune in to new Fifteen MInutes Friday episodes — Follow Balbert: Facebook www.facebook.com/realbusinessconnections Instagram: www.instagram.com/realbenalbert/ LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/balbertmarkting Website: https://www.realbusinessconnections.com/ – FMF is made possible by www://balbertmarketing.com/

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 to move to the next step, no matter where you are. In today's episode, Carla Fowler shares her journey, what inspired her into executive coaching and high performance, and how you can build your mental clarity, get started, keep going, and be consciously confident in your goals. Carla is an MD, Ph.D., and the Managing Director at THAXA Executive Coaching, Inc., an incredible boutique executive coaching firm that leverages the best ideas from performance science to help leaders around the globe. Tune in! PS. Free resources just for you, the listener: www.thaxa.com/p/real-business-connections-network During this episode, you will learn about; [00:00] Episode intro [02:26] Running experiments to move quickly with more sophistication [08:43] Carla's background and the inception of THAXA [13:38] Carla's transition from medicine to executive coaching [19:56] How to start and integrate coaching as an ongoing process [23:57] Practices to provide clarity and level up to move to the next step [27:54] Figuring out your WHAT to develop your WHY and HOW [32:56] Getting the mental clarity required to hear and implement answers [35:09] What to do to be consciously confident in what you want to achieve [43:33] How to connect and learn more about Carla [44:26] Rapid Fire Round [47:08] Carla's final thoughts, “Bold, not stupid.” Key Takeaways ~ The beginning and endings matter a lot. As human beings, we remember the beginnings and the endings more than we remember what happened in between. [14:13] ~ In coaching, particularly for people who're leading or growing a business or on a deadline for results that are required, they don't want to wait six months of coaching to feel like they are making progress. Usually, by the time someone wants to go get a coach, they are ready to have the results yesterday. [16:52] ~ When we have mental clarity, it actually solves a lot of problems that might not on the surface seem connected. [22:24] ~ “We have influence, but we can't start to influence things until we actually know what we want and how we want to influence it.” [26:17] ~ Very few things are gained in a day, particularly if you're building a skillset or something that really matters. I often think about compounding. The idea of investing effort over time. It's not going to be won in a day, but I know if I start today, when I look back a year from now, I'll be in an entirely different place because of the efforts I started today. [36:22] ~ Getting started is critical, and starting at a level that doesn't immediately turn you off. Once you get started you have to figure out how to keep going. [39:04] People Mentioned and Other Resources Chris Van Vliet Thinking In Bets by Annie Duke Start With Why by Simon Sinek Keep In Touch with Carla Fowler Website: www.thaxa.com/p/real-business-connections-network LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carla-fowler/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/DrCarlaFowler Follow Balbert… Facebook www.facebook.com/realbusinessconnections Instagram: www.instagram.com/realbenalbert/ LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/balbertmarkting Website: https://www.realbusinessconnections.com/ – LST is made possible by www://balbertmarketing.com/

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 Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/roch…ns/id1537115928 Our Website: www.realbusinessconnections.com – Follow Our Host, Ben… Facebook: www.facebook.com/balbertmarketing Instagram: www.instagram.com/realbenalbert Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/balbertmarketing – RBC is made possible by www.balbertmarketing.com

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 help you create a thriving business. In today's episode, John Torrens shares his experience as an entrepreneur with ADHD and tools to help you harness your ADHD to maximize your creativity, focus, and productivity, while managing the downsides to achieve more success in your business. John Torrens is an entrepreneur, founder, and president of multiple companies in healthcare and education. He is also an educator at Syracuse University (SU), a TEDx speaker, and the author of "Lightning in a Bottle: How Entrepreneurs Can Harness Their ADHD to Win." Tune in! During this episode, you will learn about; [00:00] Episode intro and a bit about John Torrens [02:46] What inspired John's drive and passion for education [05:11] What John does in his business career [06:16] How entrepreneurs with ADHD can manage their drive and be more successful [11:00] John's advice to entrepreneurs [13:07] How to get better if you're driven and don't want to quit early on [16:58] Delayed gratification [18:37] Figuring how you're wired and doing it your way [21:10] Leaders with ADHD and how they can leverage their attributes [23:54] Lesson's from Coach Jim Johnson's basketball story [26:05] About John's book and where you can find it [27:59] What people ask John all the time after watching his TEDx talk [30:02] Solving problems [32:48] Journaling your ideas and implementing the core and recurring ideas [35:09] Why John keeps his journal and what he writes in it [37:05] John started journaling in the 90s. Find out why he got into it [39:34] John's biggest passion and vision right now [44:14] Rapid Fire Round [46:48] How to put today's information into action to better yourself Key Takeaways ~ Entrepreneurs with ADHD have unique skills and strengths that are well suited for the early stages of a startup, where we're after a hustle, flow, getting employees, vendors, customers, and doing things. [09:34] ~ Leaders with ADHD are good at a lot of things, they are pretty good with empathy, generally good with people, and one of their best attributes is adaptability. [21:51] ~ You die after you stop doing things. You need a purpose to get out of bed. You need something meaningful to do. [43:54] ~ The most effective thing you can do, if you have ADHD is to incorporate some sort of mindfulness practices. Mindfulness practice is probably the single most important thing not only for your focus and productivity but also for your physical health. [46:33] People Mentioned and Other Resources Coach Jim Johnson's basketball story John's Book: Lightning in a Bottle: How Entrepreneurs Can Harness Their ADHD to Win Benjamin Franklin John Torrens's TEDx talk Keep In Touch with John Torrens LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnmtorrens/ Follow Balbert… Facebook www.facebook.com/realbusinessconnections Instagram: www.instagram.com/realbenalbert/ LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/balbertmarkting Website: https://www.realbusinessconnections.com/ – LST is made possible by www://balbertmarketing.com/

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 Ben Albert of Balbert Marketing LLC

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. Instead, you can focus on what the food does, beneficial or non-beneficial, rather than whether it is good or bad. When you choose foods that are awesome and beneficial, you are choosing awesomeness and sending a signal to yourself that you're only worth the most awesome things. Awesome means it generates energy and joy in you. Choosing it will help you improve your health and well-being. You are awesome. Your body is awesome. You deserve success. Andrea is a life strategist and fitness expert with 25 years of experience, a writer, actress, parent, friend and person just like everyone else who struggles to be and do all that they feel capable of and still have a respectable social life. Her mission is to help you climb out from under your to-do lists to discover what you're truly capable of becoming and have the time to make it happen. Tune in! Watch The Video: https://youtu.be/hMwng-Hbjuw During this episode, you will learn about; [00:00] Episode intro and a quick bio of our guest; Andrea Marcellus [03:39] Andrea's mission [06:03] What inspired Andrea to pursue fitness [08:11] Self-care scaffolding [10:27] Where and how to get started [16:08] Andrea's genius program [18:29] A little nibble from Andrea on where to start without counting calories [24:11] Ways that we can detach and focus on ourselves [30:26] Living the rule of awesome [37:59] Personal authenticity: Personalizing whatever makes you feel your best [40:24] Andrea's fingerprint; what brings her joy and lights her up the most [43:53] New is the key [45:35] Creating consistent habits [49:12] Rapid Fire Round [55:42] How to reach out, connect and learn more about Andrea [56:40] Ending the show and call to action Key Takeaways ~ Practical little strategies can make it very easy to level up your well-being in little bits throughout the day, even when you don't notice. ~ [10:02] ~ Calorie counting doesn't work, the growing workout regimens don't work, unless your life is a lab circumstance where you can be precise and exact all the time. ~ [13:30] ~Every time you label a food good or bad, you're in essence telling yourself you're good or bad when eating it. What we choose to say matters. ~ [32:27] If you're choosing foods that are awesome, you're sending yourself a signal of your own worth, that you're only worth the most awesome things. ~ [32:54] Awesome means it generates energy in you, and it generates joy. So, if you start to choose joy you are choosing awesome in everything, and your life will level up exponentially and you'll lose weight. ~ [34:56] Put into your schedule a time to be a student, a time to learn, a time to be surprised, and a time for new. ~ [46:34] Resources Mentioned- Shape Up: Body and Mind: https://signup.andlife.com/shapeuponeonone/ Ten Percent Happier Podcast: https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast Rachel Jenks: https://realbusinessconnections.com/episode/racheljenks/ Robert De Niro: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_De_Niro Keep In Touch with Andrea Marcellus Website: https://www.andreamarcellus.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andrea_marcellus/ Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/andlifeinc YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCd2xMVbtM4Xq_Xk9NWQd2Eg Follow Balbert… Website: https://realbusinessconnections.com/learnspeakteach/ Facebook: www.facebook.com/realbusinessconnections LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/balbertmarkting – LST is made possible by www://balbertmarketing.com/

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

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 immediately [32:28] Jeff's assignment for you [33:48] Problem indentification [38:53] What if I get it wrong? [41:58] How to connect with Jeff [42:50] What would Pawpaw do? [48:10] Rapid Fire Round [51:23] Episode Conclusion Key Takeaways: ~ Hard work and perseverance are what will get you ahead in life; problem solvers rule the world. Golden Rule: treat people the way you want to be treated. Platinum Rule: If you treat people better than they expected you to treat them, it will not only benefit them, but it will also benefit you along the way. ~ [05:08] ~ When we show up in conversations because our brains are wired for self-preservation, we communicate from our highest training, knowledge and experience because we don't want to come across as not credible. So, we tap into the things we think we're the smartest and most knowledgable about, which tend to be the things that are us-driven and our agenda. In sales, these tend to be the things we've been training the most on, which are our product facts, features, figures and benefits. They activate the analytical network of the person receiving the information, which triggers the evaluation, comparison, analysis, skepticism, judgement and reverence, which puts us in a defensive posture. You've to bypass the analytical network to activate the emotional network to build things like personal trust, authenticity, honesty, vulnerability and all the things that connect us as humans. Once that is established in the brain, it opens up the analytical network to think about what we're saying in a different lens, look for reasons to support what we're saying and do business with us. ~ [16:59] It is about what they care about, not what you care about. ~ [32:31] ~You don't have to be right; you just have to be prepared… Give your prospect a story and ask them to react, give them a problem and ask them to react. ~ [37:50] ---- LST is powered by www.balbertmarketing.com

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 for the team's success. Additionally, maintaining work-life harmony is an important skill for any leader because it enables them to be present in their role without neglecting the needs of the people they care about. In this episode, Andre Young shares the importance of having work-life harmony as a leader and how to navigate stressful situations. Moreover, Andre gives tips to help leaders make great decisions in times of crisis. Lastly, we discussed and gave our prayers to Damar Hamlin and how leadership was needed at a moment's notice. Andre Young is the author of 7 Ways to Lead and The Leader's Toolbox. In addition, Andre is a speaker and the founder of You Evolving Now, LLC. Today, Andre helps organizations, employees, and teams to enhance their leadership & work-life harmony. Let's tap into some of his wisdom. During this episode, you will learn the following; [00:00] Damar Hamlin Incident [07:59] Introduction to the show and a quick bio of our guest; Andre Young [10:56] The journey that led Andre to who he is today [17:57] The three situations provided by success [18:55] How Andre felt moving from an athlete who got accolades to being cut [21:30] Work-life harmony vs. Work-life balance [24:52] Andre's books; The Leader's Toolbox and 7 Ways to Lead [30:03] What Andre Young feels after Bills coach Sean McDermott and Bengals coach Zac Taylor decided to postpone the NFL game when Damar Hamlin got injured [35:24] How to navigate stressful situations as a leader [37:17] Tips to help you make great decisions in times of crisis [43:17] How to support and connect with Andre Young [46:09] Rapid Fire Round [52:13] Youevolvingnow.com Key Takeaways: Most people want to clench and turn away from pain. However, as leaders, we have to look at it because it cannot hurt more than the first time you stare at your defeat, failure, or mishap. [12:54] Never change what you are great at. Go ahead and do what you are great at, and let whoever notices you make modifications afterward. [15:02] “When you don't know what to do, simply live right.” ~ Andre Young [15:46] Caring for your people means you are curious enough to know what they need and have the intuition to follow through with unpopular decisions. [31:28] If you want to make great decisions in times of crisis, know your vision and vision factors. [38:18 ] “Once you have a foundation of what you stand for, what you know is needed, and what you know works, it's easier to make decisions.” ~ Andre Young [42:04] People Mentioned and Other Resources: Updates on Damar Hamlin: https://www.cnn.com/us/live-news/damar-hamlin-buffalo-bills-update-01-05-23/index.html 7 Ways to Lead by Andre Young: https://www.amazon.com/Ways-Lead-Professionally-Personally-Leadership/dp/1631950916 The Leader's Toolbox by Andre Young: https://www.amazon.com/Leaders-Toolbox-EVOLVE-Leadership-leading/dp/1631959239 - Keep In Touch with Andre Young: Website: https://youevolvingnow.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/youevolvingnow/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/youevolvingnow/?hl=en Twitter: https://twitter.com/dremenandwomen Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MenEvolvingNow/ — Follow Balbert… Facebook www.facebook.com/realbusinessconnections Instagram: www.instagram.com/realbenalbert/ LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/balbertmarkting Website: https://www.realbusinessconnections.com/ – LST is made possible by www://balbertmarketing.com/

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] Purple, Green, and Gold Goldfish [35:20] Case study on the impact of doing a little something extra on sales [44:54] “The pick-end rule” [46:25] Ben's biggest takeaway from reading Pink Goldfish [48:40] Flawesomeness [52:01] What Stan is working on right now and how we can support him [53:14] How to reach out, connect, and learn more about Stan [52:43] Homework: How to start owning your flaws to be different and unique [54:55] Final Thoughts Key Takeaways: ~ No one has control over their market, their competition, let alone the economy. The only thing you can control is how you differentiate in what you do. It's hard to differentiate with what you offer, but you can differentiate in how you do it and why you do it. ~ [11:54] ~ Referred customers are more valuable to you than the traditionally acquired customer. They stay longer. They spend more money, twice the amount of money as traditional customers, and since they have been referred themselves, they refer up to twice the number over their lifetime. ~ [23:11] ~On time is a myth, people in life are either early or they are late. No one is ever just on time and the same thing applies to the customers we serve each and every day. No one has ever just exactly met the expectations of a customers they serve. We either exceed the expectations or fall short. This gives the choice of doing a little more or a little less. ~ [26:58] ~70% of people buy based on experience, 30% buy solely buy based on price. Given a choice, never compete based on price. It's a race to the bottom. Provide something that makes you different from all of your competition and give your people a reason to talk about you ~ [32:33] ~People make a decision very quickly when visiting an establishment or starting a new job, whether or not they will come back and stay for the long term. How you manage that first impression is key, and before somebody walks out the door, logs off your sight, or hangs on the phone, how you manage that last impression is key. ~ [44:20] ~Every weakness has a corresponding strength to it, but we tend to try to fit in and live by the norms of our industry or where we live. A lot of times, by conforming, we try to correct the things that are unique about us to fit in. What makes us weird, unique, and different is truly what makes us wonderful. ~ [49:05] ~Your brand today is no longer what you tell people it's. It's the differentiated experience your employees deliver, it's what you stand for, how your customers feel, and most importantly, your brand is what your customers and employees tell others about their experience. ~ [52:41] ---- LST is powered by www.balbertmarketing.com

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: www.linkedin.com/in/balbertmarketing/ BIG THANKS TO ALL OF YOU from Ben of www.balbertmarketing.com

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 has managed in the corporate world for over 30 years. His published works include “That Gratitude Guy's Daily Gratitude Journal,” “Monday Morning Minutes: 100 Messages of Gratitude”, “Six-Word Lessons to Embrace Gratitude,” and a number of other books on gratitude. As a result of his passion for gratitude, he has presented over 750 speeches and workshops in the past 8 years, including over 100 Zoom presentations in the last 18 months. He travels nationally and internationally to deliver this important message. David has over 1500 gratitude videos on YouTube and over 1500 subscribers. Thousands have seen his message, and he is now considered a leading authority on how living a life of gratitude can enhance and improve your life both personally and professionally. -- During this episode, you will learn about; [00:00] Episode intro and a quick bio of our guest: David George Brooke [04:42] David's story and why he's passionate about what he does [09:31] The difference between keynote gratitude talks for executives vs. prisoners [13:49] Exercises you can start doing today to cultivate your gratitude attitude [24:24] How to write in a gratitude journal every day consistently [28:56] Pen and paper: What is special about writing [30:00] How long David has been journaling, how he does it, and its benefits [32:39] Transformations that David has seen in his life and the lives of others [43:13] Redefining the term “work” [46:53] Dispelling the time myth by adding more people into your life [49:59] Why it's important to be present in your journal [53:46] Rapid Fire Round [57:32] How to connect and learn more about David [59:18] The 4Ts: A gratitude exercise that you can do right now on your phone [01:02:27] Ending the show and call to action Key Takeaways: ~ Only compare yourself to who you were yesterday… not somebody else. Comparing yourself to somebody else is like a cat chasing its tail, and it's not worth it. ~ [10:11] ~ (Gratitude) is like a dream; if you talk about it, it will inspire you, but if you write about it, it will empower you. ~ [24:04] ~ It's better to do less than you hope for and develop some momentum than nothing at all. ~ [25:25] ~ It's never too late, but it's a matter of getting what your passion is all about and committing to it. ~ [40:10] ~ Human beings are hardwired to find their purpose and you have to keep looking until you find it; when you do it's very rewarding and it doesn't feel like work. ~ [40:19] ~ The two most important days in your life are the day you are born and the day you find out why; there is something about being your own self which is hard to replicate, we're all unique. ~ [51:14] ~ It's pretty tough to be down when you are focusing on all your blessings. ~ [53:29] -- LST is powered by www.balbertmarketing.com

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] Episode intro and a quick bio of our guest: Brendan Kane [03:16] Where Brendan worked pre-2005 and what inspired him to what he's doing today [05:50] What drew Brendan to social media, even though it was new at the time [07:37] How things have changed since Brendan got started [10:20] How to get a million followers organically [21:03] Generalizing when targeting hyperspecific audience through paid reach [23:13] Can you have a call to action without killing your reach? How can you turn something that goes viral into income? [26:14] Some businesses and brands that Brendan has worked with and how they've gained popularity [31:48] The first action to take to build momentum and create content that converts [35:31] Emulating content side-by-side when recording and how it works [37:16] Learning how to effectively communicate [39:45] What is the ‘hook point', and how to break the pattern to grab attention at scale [43:03] The best place to learn more if you are looking to take this seriously [44:42] Ending the show and call to action Key Takeaways ~ There is a lot of strategy and understanding required to construct messages for different platforms when you are competing against billions of other content creators. ~ [09:35] ~ Social media has evolved and is taking over quickly, but the creative process that people use to produce content haven't adapted and evolved to meet the world where it's at. ~ [11:33] ~ The blessing and the curse of social media is that anybody can grab a phone, click a button and record something; there is not a lot of thought that is required in order to produce content. ~ [13:18] ~ It's not about the content; it's how you are delivering it. Focus on how you are telling your story and describing your level of expertise. ~ [17:35] ~ The best content creators on the planet make their subject matter interesting to the general person, get them to care enough to stop and watch. ~ [19:07] ~ Don't focus on doing a lot of CTAs within the content you're producing; focus on building brand loyalty and credibility with the stories that you are telling that correlate with your brand. ~ [25:33] ~ Paid marketing can be very effective as it allows you to retarget the people that view your organic content with more direct response type ads. ~ [27:30] ~ You have to learn how to communicate to this world effectively and if you don't take time and energy, you may get some early wins, but you won't know to reproduce it. ~ [38:02] It's not that people have micro-attention or they won't tune in for long periods of time, but because there are 4 billion creators in the planet and we need to stand out, grab attention in a way that sets clear expectations that your perspective is valuable, interesting or different than everybody else. ~ [40:29] -- LST is powered by www.balbertmarketing.com

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/6GIUXbsHXx0…8sQLm6JR2vHOUuIw Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/roch…ns/id1537115928 Our Website: www.realbusinessconnections.com – Follow Our Host, Ben… Facebook: www.facebook.com/balbertmarketing Instagram: www.instagram.com/realbenalbert Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/balbertmarketing – RBC is made possible by www.balbertmarketing.com