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About Ben Albert: Ben Albert is the owner of Balbert Marketing LLC. He found in marketing that he has a unique opportunity to empower business people to reach the RIGHT community, the RIGHT clients, and the RIGHT partners, who share the same beliefs and values as the clients. He is also the curator of The "Real Business Connections Network," where he hosts five podcasts: "Rochester Business Connections," "Learn Speak Teach," "Ben's Bites," "Five Minute Fridays," and "Real Hits." Ben chats with everyone from executives, entrepreneurs, convicts, behavior scientists, sales trainers, wellness experts, and more. It's his role to extract the best nibbles of wisdom from these experts so we can compress decades of wisdom into minutes for the listener. Check out the latest episode of our Conversational Selling podcast to learn more about Ben.In this episode, Nancy and Ben discuss the following:The Real Business Connections Network podcasting umbrellaBenefits of Podcasting: Building genuine connections and Reputation gainImportance of human-to-human connectionsAuthenticity as a core value of LinkedIn's algorithmCrucial importance of sharing successes, asking for testimonials, and leaving feedback in the business worldVideo Marketing as the fastest trust builderImportance of mindset and inner work in salesKey Takeaways: We want to reach the audience where they are rather than where we are.It's better to be different than just a little bit better.If someone helps you, leave them an endorsement, a testimonial, and a review.The inner work makes you a way better sales representative than any specific tactic ever could."Great minds think alike. You understand that in sales, in general, the best way to get a sale is from a referral. Like that's kind of simple, common sense. And I don't even like to call them referrals. I like nominations or recommendations. And at the end of the day, when you're, um, creating content and sharing influence with brilliant people, it leads to reputation gain. It leads to thought leadership, which leads to people talking about you and being impressed with you because you're adding value to their lives. What do you think that leads to? That leads to recommendations, nominations, and referrals. It's simple." – BEN."AI and tech are taking over the world in one way. But at the core, humans purchase solutions from other humans. We're fulfilling products and services for humans, by humans, to help humans. All the tech is just facilitating that process. Really, marketing, adding value, and then making the sales process so simple for you or your team will never go away. The better you are at building those human-to-human connections, and that can be in person, but it can be through social selling. It can be through content marketing or podcasting. The better you are at building those human-to-human connections, the better art you are going to be in business. And the AI can't replace you because there's only one you." – BEN."There's so much going on in video at the core. People say, "I don't have all the lights and the setup." But if you have a phone that can take videos, you can share them. And I think the biggest reason it's hot is that it's such a trust builder. It shows your face, expressions, style, and personality. So, when someone gets on a call with you when someone does meet you, there's already a rapport built because they've watched you, know you, and listened to you. So I think the reason video is so popular is one, it's entertaining, but two, in a sales and marketing context, it's the best way to build easy trust because you're unveiling the person behind the profile, behind the phone. You're showing an extra part of yourself." – BEN. Connect with Ben Albert:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/realbenalbert/Balbert Marketing LLC:https://balbertmarketing.com/Real Business Connections: https://realbusinessconnections.com/Try Our Proven, 3-Step System, Guaranteeing Accountability and Transparency that Drives RESULTS by clicking on this link: https://oneofakindsales.com/call-center-in-a-box/  Connect with Nancy Calabrese: Twitter:https://twitter.com/oneofakindsalesFacebook:https://www.facebook.com/One-Of-A-Kind-Sales-304978633264832/Website:https://oneofakindsales.comPhone: 908-879-2911 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ncalabrese/Email: leads@oneofakindsales.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/

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/

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

Hala Taha has always had a strong work ethic and a desire to change the world, but when she worked in the radio industry, she was often seen for just her looks. When she decided to change her personal brand to focus on the intellectual value she has to offer the world, she turned to the one place all the other intellectual professionals were hanging out: LinkedIn. Within a year, she reached 60k LinkedIn followers and became a LinkedIn influencer. In this episode, you'll learn how to gain a massive, engaged following on LinkedIn from Hala Taha, the LinkedIn Queen herself.  In this episode, Hala and Ben will discuss:  - Why did Hala choose LinkedIn, of all platforms?  - Hala's LinkedIn come-up story  - Tips to expand your LinkedIn network and post engagement  - The importance of making your content skimmable  - What many people get wrong about LinkedIn  - The only right way to use hashtags on LinkedIn  - New to LinkedIn? Here's what to avoid - Why you should regularly remove your followers  - Sell in the DMs, not on your feed - And other topics… Ben Albert is an entrepreneur, podcaster, public speaker, marketer, community builder, and professional discoverer. As a Marketer, he helps professionals use the internet to expand their business seamlessly, by bridging hidden gaps in their online presence. With his podcast concierge services, he helps leaders reach targeted consumers so they can better increase their influence, build relationships, and earn partnerships that pay, using strategies they've often never heard of. Ben is also the curator of The “Real Business Connections Network.” He hosts 5 podcasts, “Rochester Business Connections,” “Learn Speak Teach,” “Ben's Bites,” “Five Minute Fridays,” and “Real Hits.” LinkedIn Secrets Masterclass, Have Job Security For Life: Use code ‘masterclass' for 25% off at yapmedia.io/course. Resources Mentioned:  Real Business Connections podcast: https://realbusinessconnections.com/ Balbert Marketing: https://balbertmarketing.com/  Ben's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-albert-a74737106  Sponsored By:  LMNT - Get a free LMNT Sample Pack with any order only when you order through DrinkLMNT.com/YAP Shopify - Sign up for a $1 per month trial period at youngandprofiting.co/shopify More About Young and Profiting Download Transcripts - youngandprofiting.com   Get Sponsorship Deals - youngandprofiting.com/sponsorships Leave a Review - ratethispodcast.com/yap Watch Videos - youtube.com/c/YoungandProfiting Follow Hala Taha LinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/htaha/ Instagram - instagram.com/yapwithhala/ TikTok - tiktok.com/@yapwithhala Twitter - twitter.com/yapwithhala Learn more about YAP Media Agency Services - yapmedia.io/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Learn Speak Teach episode 46 w/ Kute Blackson on The Real Business Connections Network. Watch The Full Episode: https://youtu.be/0aQI2TFHiZo -- [00:00] Episode intro [03:40] Kute's mission to the world [05:31] Who's Kute, his story, and his calling to serve the world   [09:14] Kute's pivotal moment at the age of 18, The moment of truth and surrender [14:24] How Kute defines the soul, the essence of God that we're all connected to  [15:17] The inspiration behind Kute's book, You Are The One [20:29] Re-thinking Surrender and Kute's process of writing his book, The Power Of Surrender   [31:16] Aligning ourselves with the deepest, most authentic impulse of our being  [34:30] The 1s Kute has gone through and how they've prepared him to be a vessel for 10s  [43:47] Steps that you can take to learn and evolve from every experience in life [51:08] How to reach out, connect, or get Kute's book  [52:27] Kute's hero [55:45] Ending the show and call to action  Notable Quotes ~ “We allow fear to hijack us, we allow fear to stop us from being who we really are. The fear is “if I dare to be myself, if I dare to express my voice, if I dare to be who I am, you won't love me, and I'm going to be alone and cursed.” ~ [08:51]  “Life is a series of choices, and some choices can shift the course of our destiny.” ~ [09:32] ~ “Sometimes what your soul guides you to do doesn't always make sense to your mind through your logic, but if you follow your soul and don't compromise your truth you will always be guided to the right people and places, doing the right thing even though the route you take may not be the one you were expecting.” ~ [10:20] ~ “You can't be fulfilled and happy being someone you're not, and you can't be fulfilled and happy living someone else's life. There is no shortage of people that will think they know what is best for your life and your evolution and will have so much advice for you, but the truth is, our souls know.” ~ [12:11] ~ “We're all being guided by wisdom inside of us and innate intelligence which we don't listen to. We're so busy that we're not in tune with it, we're so busy that we distract ourselves, we're so busy that we don't hear our own souls and wisdom deep inside us. We look outside of ourselves for guidance and end up misguided.” ~ [16:51] ~ “People think in manifesting you have to go chase things, create things and make them happen, but in life, you don't get what you want, you don't even get what you pray or visualize about, you get what you are.” ~ [19:11] ~ “Surrender is letting go of control; surrender is letting go of trying to force and manipulate life to fit our limited idea of how we think it should be and who we think we should be. In letting go, we take limitations off life, and we open ourselves to the infinite possibilities.” ~ [25:42] ~ “Surrendering is the most powerful thing we can do as human beings. Surrender is the password to freedom, is the key to the next level, and is the key to true manifestation.” ~ [27:06] ~ “Stop praying for the waves of the ocean to get easier. Instead, develop your mental, emotional and psychological muscle to be able to surf through the waves, you don't have any control of the ocean, but you've control over the training of your mental capacity.”~ [38:35] ~ “Life is a school. Life is a university for our souls' evolution. Every experience, every relationship, every challenge is part of the curriculum for our soul evolution, so every moment is an opportunity to evolve. In every situation, if we are able to learn the lesson, we evolve and graduate to the next level.” ~ [41:28] “Pain is gift, pain is a messenger, pain is your friend, you must learn to pay attention to the pain and embrace the message of the pain because often by acknowledging the pain, the pain is a portal to a deeper level of our truth trying to get our attention.” ~ [49:42] -- FULL SHOW NOTES AT: https://realbusinessconnections.com/episode/kute/

Learn Speak Teach episode 45 w/ Steve Benson of Badger Maps. Watch The Full Episode: https://youtu.be/y684k9m3YEU Full Show Notes at: https://realbusinessconnections.com/episode/stevebenson/ During this episode, you will learn about; [00:00] Episode intro and a quick bio of our guest; Steve Benson [03:26] What inspired Steve to outside sales, and his passion for what he does [05:22] How Steve built Badger Maps and what they offer in sales [07:06] Tools that Steve recommends to enhance your sales and market motion [13:25] CRMs and Steve's advice on what to go for if you are starting out [18:50] Some mistakes that people make in sales and business development [22:30] How Steve started with one idea and all the others came about [29:58] The process of how educators can join Steve's platform to sell their courses [31:44] How to empower experts in your team to be leaders and coaches [35:52] The rapid fire round [36:13] About Steve's podcast and podcasts that he listens to [39:06] Steve's most profound moment so far in his career [40:39] How to reach out and connect with Steve [41:24] Ending the show and call to action Notable Quotes ~ “It's worth having someone on your team focus on the sales operations, technology, and enablement. If you have 10 salespeople, the 11th person on the team should be the person you bring on to manage the operations and technology.” ~ [11:41] ~ “Everyone has a CRM. If your CRM is just taking notes and putting them all over your desk, that is still a customer relationship management system.” ~ [14:05] ~ “Choose a CRM and other technologies that really fit with what your motion is going to be as you scale.” ~ [15:29] ~ “On day one, a spreadsheet is fine, but once you have 3 or 4 people that are interacting with customer data, you probably want to upgrade to a CRM, and if you are a small company, Hubspot is a great recommendation.” ~ [15:42] ~ “As a sales manager, you know what is important, you can figure out when your team is good for different individual skillset, you can feel out who is great at what and enable them to be a leader on the team and teach everyone else how they can do it for your product specifically.” ~ [33:31] ~ “As the sales manager, you don't have to be the expert in everything. Find the expertise in your team and empower them to be coaches.” ~ [34:46] Real Business Connections is made possible by www.balbertmarketing.com

Learn Speak Teach episode 44 w/ Christian D. Evans on The Real Business Connections Network. Watch The Full Episode: https://youtu.be/4Lo2UZf2w2g -- Notable Quotes ~ “People will buy into your story if you are authentic, truthful, and vulnerable with them.” ~ [07:57] ~ “So many of us think transactions and focus on the top and end of the funnel; we never think of how we can maximize what we're doing in the back end.” ~ [22:39] ~ “Partnership and collaboration are so important; you have to think of how you can partner with someone who has your ideal client.”~ [31:43] ~ “Sometimes, before adding any products to your business, you have to look at it holistically and understand that you have to make decisions based on data and not just that it sounds like a good idea.”~ [32:31] “Your family will always support you for who you are, but sometimes it's not always for who you can become; in order to become the person you want to be, you have to destroy and murder the person that you are now to level up to the next step.”~ [42:34] “Our own uniqueness and struggles gives birth to our greatness. Understanding that we're all unique and we all have our own struggles. Unpacking that, acknowledging it, and taking ownership of it allows us to rise above.”~ [53:14] FULL SHOW NOTES AT: https://realbusinessconnections.com/episode/christiandevans/ -- LST is made possible by www.balbertmarketing.com

Learn Speak Teach episode 43 w/ Nick Cegelski of 30 Minutes To President's Club. Watch The Full Episode: https://youtu.be/ecmEaVeP1Co - During this episode, you will learn about; [00:00] Episode intro [03:36] Kick off with Nick's three actionable takeaways for today's podcast [03:38] 1. If you want to be successful, you have to be disciplined [04:07] 2. Separate creating your plan from attacking your plan [04:40] 3. “Eat the frog” [05:28] Nick's “frog” today [06:28] Nick's recommendations on how to execute your tasks throughout the day [09:10] Cognitive dissonance leading to transformation [12:29] Who is Nick, and how he got to where he is today [21:01] Things you are doing wrong in cold calling and how to fix them [22:26] Nick's recommendation on how to differentiate yourself when working in a system [23:20] How a permission-based opener makes you different when making a cold call [29:51] How to grab people's attention and bring your idea to the table [32:16] The balance between preparation and speaking to a high quantity [36:00] Providing value [40:36] Do less to achieve more [45:04] Cold Calling [48:03] Rapid round fire [53:05] How to reach out and connect with Nick [54:24] Ending the show and call to action Notable Quotes ~ “if you want to be successful, you've got to be disciplined. Discipline is doing what you don't want when you don't want to do it, and the best way to put it into practice is separating planning your attack from attacking your plan.” ~ [03:39] ~ “Start your day with your toughest and most important task that requires the most focus. Also accept the reality that most days you will not get everything done that you set out to do, but if you prioritize before attacking that list, even if you don't, at least you can sleep with the peace knowing that you did the most important task first.” ~ [08:23] ~ “Your attitude is more important than your circumstances. The adversity you are dealing with is less important than your perspective on it. The only two things that you can control are your effort and your attitude, and you should focus on those things.” ~ [13:09] ~ “If you want to be a great salesperson, anytime you are taking action, whether it's cold calling, cold emailing, giving a proposal, showing a demo, or meeting a customer for lunch, think about what one of the average do and do the opposite.” ~ [21:21] ~ “Most salespeople are not good, they don't take pride in the profession and the craft, they don't care about the psychology. By doing the opposite, you are setting yourself apart. You cannot be perceived to be better until you are perceived to be different.” ~ [21:39] -- FULL SHOW NOTES AT: https://realbusinessconnections.com/episode/nickcegelski/ ‎ -- LST is made possible by www.balbertmarketing.com

Learn Speak Teach episode 42 w/ Brenden Kumarasamy of MasterTalk Watch The Full Episode: https://youtu.be/7muE0TIjKq0 - During this episode, you will learn about; [00:00] Episode intro [03:37] Brenden's experience on podcasts [04:18] Who is Brenden Kumarasamy, and how he became successful [05:27] Workshop mode [06:01] Brenden's definition and opinion of communication [06:50] The first step in today's workshop; The random word exercise [07:48] Writing your goals down, concentrating, and focusing to achieve [09:16] The steps and the process to achieving: Do the random word exercise a hundred times [13:28] Ben does the Random Word Excercise, what he did right, and Brenden's recommendations on what to improve [15:24] How to beat fear, anxiety, and other stressors to be an exemptional communicator [17:35] Brenden's first move to starting a YouTube channel and what makes him successful [19:38] Brenden's advice to the parents and educators helping kids do the random word exercise [29:58] How to find and get better at your personal vocal tones [34:00] An exercise that you can implement to get better at vocal tones [37:40] Why Brenden recommends video messages and how to get better at it [43:11] The five levels of speech [44:44] How to write and incorporate the five levels in your communication [47:24] The power of pausing in communication [49:48] Brenden's perspective on color coding in speech presentation [51:34] Reasons you need to smile and how to incorporate it in your communication [53:45] How to keep in touch, support, and learn more from Brenden [55:14] The most important action step for your long-term communication [56:23] Ending the show and call to action Notable Quotes ~ “If we don't concentrate and focus on the goals we want to achieve in life, our goals will simply be a dream, and we can't leave our goals to be dreams. The difference between a dream and a goal is that goals have tangible steps.” ~ [08:43] ~ “If you have not done the random word exercise a hundred times, the steps don't matter; you get points on how many times you do the exercise, not on how well you do it.” ~ [09:52] ~ “Fear of communication… the anxiety of communication... can never be completely removed. It's kind of if you are in a marriage and expecting every day to be a great day; that is a wrong expectation.” ~ [15:36] “Think of your fear or anxiety like a boxing match, where one side of the ring is fear or any stressors, and the other side of the ring is the message and why it's important for you to share. The goal is not for the fear to leave the ring, but to make sure when the two meet in the middle, and the bell rings, the message gets the knockout punch.” ~ [16:48] ~ “The best speakers on the planet use three tones at the same time so that they can go high, low, and regular at any time, don't stay at the same tone when doing public speaking.” ~ [31:25] ~ “What's great about practicing communication is that the worst thing that can happen is that you get better.” ~ [40:04] ~ “Pausing is the most important power technique in communication; it allows us to emphasize the key parts of our message; you want to pause at the parts of your speech where you feel your audience should pay attention to.” ~ [47:27] ~ “The reason you need a smile in your speech is that the presentation isn't about you and what you think. The presentation is about the results and outcome you are delivering for the client.” ~ [52:15] --- FULL SHOW NOTES AND LINKS AT: https://realbusinessconnections.com/episode/brendenkumarasamy/ Real Business Connections is made possible by www.balbertmarketing.com

Learn Speak Teach episode 41 w/ Rachel Jenks. Watch The Full Episode: https://youtu.be/SN0v7KcdaH8 - Tune in! During this episode, you will learn about; [00:00] Episode intro [04:24] Rachel's first career as a ballerina [09:16] Losing ballet and her identity [10:42] Moving from ballet to baby-caring, PR, consulting, to saving the world [17:21] Rachel lost her second identity job and went from saving the world to sorting mail [24:04] Rachel's learning curve, falling in love, and another miserable circumstance [27:31] How Rachel walked into her dream job that she never knew she wanted [29:04] Rachel's call to step out on her own in 2016 [30:54] How her lost her marketing job and had to launch her business [34:12] Finding a mentor [36:53] 2019; Rachel's call to start a podcast and how she found “Brand Boss” [42:54] Authentic identities and how Rachel was able to see the ‘Brand Boss” in herself: [44:13] Finding your unique voice and authority [46:05] Market differently [44:03] Identity center and how we can show up in alignment with our true identity [50:01] How to jailbreak the mind of your customers and people in your network [52:58] Homework: Four Questions To Uncover and Tap Into Your Greatness [01:00:15] How to reach out, connect and learn more about Rachel [01:02:40] Ending the show and call to action Notable Quotes ~ “Every single season that we walk in through life, wonderful or terrible, has gifts in it for us, has things for us to learn, has people for us to connect to, and has all these things for us to glean to… that we don't always see at the moment.” ~ [26:29] ~ “We each have our own journeys, and the things that we glean along the journey are part of what we can give the people that we serve..”~ [27:04] “Sometimes we have to be pushed to find that we can fly and when we're pushed and we're stepping into what we're called to do, we're not left on our own.”~ [31:55] “Keep your eyes open because when you look for mentors, sometimes they look different than you think; you might have one in front of you and not recognize it.”~ [36:42] “The authority that we bring to the people we serve is based not only on your professional experience but also your personal experience because nobody has ever lived your life. There is nobody else who has ever lived your life; there is nobody who has your exact identity; there is nobody who has your exact voice; there is nobody who has your exact authority based on your professional and personal experience.”~ [44:45] “The purpose of business is to solve problems and take care of people. You cannot take care of people if you are freaked out about keeping up with everybody else.”~ [46:22] “We live in an abundant world; there is more than enough to go around; It doesn't matter if there are 50,000 people who do what you do in your area, there is no one exactly like you, and this is part of what sets you apart.”~ [46:48] ~ “Every single one of us has an identity center in our brains which is the same place for our goal center, so if you keep setting goals for yourself and you are not following through on them, it might not be time to beat yourself up but to see if they are in alignment with who you actually are.” ~ [48:03] ~ “Our identity centers resonate with each other; when some identity center resonates with your identity center, they will be drawn to you, but if you're showing up in alignment with your true identity, they will feel the disconnection, and it will repel them off.” ~ [49:22] ~ “When we're playing small, when we're showing up as we think we should, and when we're trying to be like everybody else, we're robbing the people that we're here to serve the opportunity and the power that we have to help jailbreak their brain.” ~ [49:22] - LST is made possible by www://balbertmarketing.com/ - FULL SHOW NOTES AND LINKS AT: https://realbusinessconnections.com/episode/racheljenks/

Learn Speak Teach episode 40 w/ Evona Niewiadomska. Watch The Full Episode: https://youtu.be/Ev8aXDCvhdg During this episode, you will learn about; [00:00] Episode intro [03:06] How Evona helps businesses retain VIP clients and activate referrals [05:29] Taking a human approach to your business relationships [07:35] Humanizing and building deeper relationships [11:03] Where to start building your business relationships [16:03] Be strategic; hammering in business relationships is not a waste of time [17:51] A case story of what Evona did to help a client build referral relationships [20:29] Evona's advice on what you can do and achieve with a low budget [23:49] Tips on how to nurture relationships with high-ticket VIP clients with just a $10,000 budget [28:23] Gift formula to keep you on top of mind: Premium, personalized, and practical [38:48] Relationship tension when building connections with clients [41:02] Low bar transactional relationships and why their ineffective [43:21] How to stick out by doing something different, human, and authentic [44:51] Rapid Fire Round [51:03] What Evona is building and how you can support her [52:52] How to reach out and connect with Evona [54:34] Ending the show and call to action Notable Quotes ~ “People can compete on price, people can compete on service, but no one can compete with the depth of relationship and loyalty that you have with someone.” ~ [03:21] ~ “Most businesses know that relationships are their competitive advantage, but they have absolutely no systems or strategies to leverage all that goodness in their business ” ~ [03:38] ~ “Business owners are really good at wearing their business hat, but taking a look at your business and people through the human lens that we all have is critical .” ~ [05:33] ~ “Taking a human approach to your business relationships will exponentially impact the level of depth and reciprocity that you have; It's treating people like humans.”~ [06:29] “Any good business strategy starts with who and why; It is not about everyone; it's about narrowing down to who are the critical relationship in your business and who you want to focus on and why.”~ [07:41] “Most business owners take people out, which has no longevity; there is nothing in their home that will physically and touchably keep them on top minds. So always look for long-term consistent touches and know why you're doing what you're doing”~ [26:58] “No one cares about the company logo that is just not special to anyone but you and your employees; your clients love you and working with you but what matters to them is what should be on the gift and what the gift should represent.”~ [32:29] Keep In Touch with Evona Niewiadomska Website: https://www.twelvehearts.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/evona Facebook: https://ms-my.facebook.com/twelveheartsofficial/videos/twelve-hearts-raving FULL SHOW NOTES LINKS AT: https://realbusinessconnections.com/episode/evona/ Real business connections is made possible by www.balbertmarketring.com

Learn Speak Teach #39 w/ Brynne Tillman Watch the full episode: https://youtu.be/h8UbSnqDyy4 - Tune in! During this episode, you will learn about; [00:00] Pre-show [02:18] Episode intro and a quick bio of our guest; Brynne Tillman [03:59] How Brynne started out on LinkedIn and her journey so far. [07:17] LinkedIn back in the days and what has changed over time [09:10] Five areas to focus on for the best results [09:15] # Profile [10:20] # Social Listening [11:39] # Content and thought leadership [12:09] # Nurturing existing connections [13:01] # Warm market prospecting [13:47] Where to get more resources and learn more about these five areas [14:35] The practical aspects of these areas and how to apply them in your Linkedin Strategy [18:21] Recommendation on how to create “aha moments” through featured content [22:34] Five things that you need to do to have a digital presence that drives business [25:38] How to leverage Linkedin for sales without being salesy [25:38] Brynne's content philosophy on how much you should post and engage [32:01] How to turn your likes and comment into engagement [37:43] Brynne's resource database, LinkedIn Library [38:28] How a good connection request should and shouldn't look like [44:56] How to get more resources and information at your own convenience [45:30] Ending the show and call to action Notable Quotes ~ “The first thing to focus on your LinkedIn is your profile; it has to be value-centric and resource-driven, don't be a victimizer; provide value.” ~ [09:15] ~ “Social listening is the number one area most people miss on LinkedIn, and it is all the things you can leverage to start a conversation and prospect better.” ~ [10:22] ~ “Thought leadership is a combination of curating content, creating content, and engaging that content: with these three pieces in place, you're able to play the long game on LinkedIn.” ~ [10:41] ~ “The long game on LinkedIn is the nurture: it's staying in front of your audience, and when the time is right, they will reach out.” ~ [11:55] ~ “Eye contact on your profile is important; it makes your audience feel like you are connecting with them.” ~ [15:57] ~ “Your LinkedIn headline needs to create curiosity, resonate with your buyers, and let them know the value you can bring to them; the goal of a headline is to make readers want to keep reading.” ~ [17:05] ~ “Your LinkedIn content should be all about education. You've to teach your audience something new; if they don't learn from you, they won't believe they should buy from you, so create “aha” moments.” ~ [18:28] ~ “Don't get any more personal on LinkedIn than you would in a group of a million professionals: You cannot share anxiety and depression or for likes and comments; that will push prospects away, keep the conversation as professional as possible.” ~ [26:51] ~ “Slow down the outreach to speed up the outcome; take time to connect and plant the seeds of goodwill before you ask for anything.” ~ [39:53] FULL SHOW NOTES AT https://realbusinessconnections.com/episode/brynne/

If you are interested in hearing a story about turning a passion into a business, then this one is for you! Ben's story is one that starts off with what many of us experience when growing up – not exactly fitting in, finding his own community and then eventually entering the working world. However, his journey is one that provides encouragement and excitement as it showcases that we all can create a (working) life if we allow ourselves to follow our passion. Ben starts off talking about his upbringing and then what lead him on a path of success that started with music and now he helps others to market their business. Isn't this amazing! Tune in now to hear all about this and much, much more! More about Ben: Ben is the owner of Balbert Marketing LLC. He is also the curator of The “Real Business Connections Network,” where he hosts 5 podcasts, “Rochester Business Connections,” “Learn Speak Teach,” “Ben's Bites,” “Five Minute Fridays,” and “Real Hits.” Once an underdog, now a successful entrepreneur, Ben is passionate about helping other underdogs achieve their dreams. During out time together, we covered: · How his podcasts and business came about · How following his heart lead him to amazing opportunities · When he made the switch and connection from listening to music to contributing and pivoted his business · How he started his first podcast and ended up as a booker and promoter for bands · Why he isn't an overnight success story · How he went from 1 to 5 podcast · How COVID changed his (working) life · What music festival means a lot to him and why · The one song that describes his business/life right now Connect with Ben Albert: About Ben + Press Appearances: https://balbertmarketing.com/meetbalbert/ Balbert Marketing LLC: http://balbertmarketing.com/alllinks Real Business Connections Podcast: https://realbusinessconnections.com/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/balbertmarketing/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/balbertmarketing https://www.facebook.com/realbusinessconnections Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realbenalbert/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCatiqMEYvn1CO_isUcb6pAQ/videos LIKED THE EPISODE? Then I am sure others would like to hear it, too. Why not share this episode with them or leave a review on Apple Podcasts so I can reach more people. Join me in the official Living on the B Side Community Facebook group HERE.

Learn Speak Teach #38 w/ Andy Paul. Watch the full episode: https://youtu.be/JTMEIQox5RM - During this episode, you will learn about; [00:00] Pre-show [02:41] Episode intro and a quick bio of our guest; Andy Paul [04:32] How Andy worked his way up to where he is today [08:17] Selling out and selling in and what they mean in sales [10:11] Curiosity and generosity in helping buyers get what they want [15:47] What selling out actually looks and feels like [20:10] Why some are getting worse in sales despite the amazing technology available to us [24:04] Selling not to a persona but to a person [26:20] How to start deepening connection and understanding with buyers [32:03] When to present your vision as a solution to buyers [36:19] Buying as a complex pursuit, and what buyers want from sellers [40:45] The key to building trust and connection to create impact [44:10] Not interested is still a level of interest? [47:44] Taking control of your sales career vs. comfort [50:01] Who has been influential in Andy's career recently from his podcast [51:51] Rapid Fire Round [52:27] About the “Salesy” sales quiz. [53:08] Ending the show and call to action Notable Quotes ~ “If you're selling out, your job is to persuade people to buy your product, which is a narrow focus, and with that mindset, you can't focus on what is more important to buyers.” ~ [08:43] ~ “Selling-in is based on a mindset that your job is not persuading people to do something but to listen to the buyer to understand the things that are truly important to them and helping them get what they need.” ~ [09:43] ~ “If you put in the framework to help buyers make a decision, you're likely to lean on your connection to curiosity to understand your generosity and help the buyer do that.” ~ [13:32] ~ “When buyers are making decisions about something, all they remember is their experience with you as a seller.” ~ [22:03] ~ “When people buy, they buy from a human, not from a company or a process, so it's important as a seller to be intentional about bringing the best version of yourself to every interaction with a buyer.” ~ [23:09] ~ “Every time a buyer invests some time and attention in you as a seller, just like any other investment in life, they are expecting returns.” ~ [37:45] ~ “If a lot of people are uninterested, go find people who are; change the way you're targeting, your ICP, and other variances you can control as a seller.” ~ [45:24] ~ “Having an acumen in sales is not about knowing how your one situation is similar to another but knowing how they are different and being able to respond at the moment.” ~ [48:23] ~ “The more you better yourself to sales, the more you find it easier to connect with buyers and build that level of trust; being transparent about who you are, leave success in so many dimensions.” ~ [51:35] FULL SHOW NOTES AT https://realbusinessconnections.com/episode/andypaul/

Ben Shares How to Gauge Reputation Growth! Ben Albert, Owner Balbert Marketing LLC, Empowering businesses to nourish and grow their incredible reputations! Curator of The "Rochester Business Connections Network", where Ben Hosts 5 podcasts," Rochester Business Connections", "Learn Speak Teach", "Ben´s Bites", "Five Minute Fridays", "Real Hits". https://realbusinessconnections.com

Learn Speak Teach #37 w/ Ace Charafeddine Watch the full episode: https://youtu.be/Pu53dMzhYVw During this episode, you will learn about; [00:00] Pre-show [02:41] Episode intro and a quick bio of our guest; Ace Charafeddine [03:43] Ace's art of creating content and documenting his process [06:38] How creating a playbook helped Ace build his academy and write a book [08:41] Ace's journey from working in a gas station to building Acez Academy [23:10] What inspires Ace in training and evolving people in sales [26:04] Commonalities between businesses doing the work but not getting the results [32:32] The challenge most salespeople face and how Ace helps them breakthrough [34:38] What makes Ace different from other sales trainers out there [37:12] The first thing you should start doing to create your own playbook today [39:14] How to figure out which playbook to follow, master, and rewrite to thrive [42:26] How to support, reach out, or connect with Ace [43:50] Having fun but also seeking growth [44:41] Rapid Fire Round [48:15] One sneak peek key to take away from Ace's book [51:52] Ending the show and call to action Notable Quotes ~ “If you want to build a business, one of the most important tools is documenting; create a playbook of how your business is going to operate to get rid of black holes where people have to call you to ask how to do something or who to go to.” ~ [05:17] ~ “The mind has to be right first, then you can focus on sales and with sales comes leadership; leadership can apply to your family, friends, business… ” ~ [17:30] ~ “You might be in those shoes right now, where you don't have any recognition and the financial capability to grow, but if you keep adapting and changing, you will get it right, and this will open the door for another right time, and you will keep evolving through the tunnels of life until you eventually become the person you want to be.” ~ [21:36] ~ “If you want to be successful, show how you want to be successful; if you want to win, show how you want to win, how much you want, and how you are going to do it.” ~ [33:10] ~ “A lot of people go with the flow. But, creating something that you are comfortable doing right now and using the same script to play every single time is a lot more effective.”~ [37:20] “The first thing you can do to start creating your playbook is to write down what makes someone successful in your industry, job, or passion and how you can implement that into your business in your own style consistently.”~ [37:46] “A great sales or successful person takes a little bit from everybody; somebody who is ignorant or has stopped learning is closed off, and they don't take anything of value from conversations.”~ [38:46] “It is okay to have fun and entertainment, but at the same time, look for the growth, seek the growth, find the growth and grasp the growth; growth is not going to find you.”~ [44:04] “Open up the door and be very curious in life because the more you open, the more you learn; one door opens the next door.”~ [49:56] - Full show notes at https://realbusinessconnections.com/episode/acez/ LST is made possible by www://balbertmarketing.com/

On this episode, Chris Van Vliet is a guest on the podcast "Learn Speak Teach" on the Real Business Connections Network hosted by Ben Albert. Chris talks about being laid off early in his broadcasting career and what he learned from that, the science of asking better questions, why gratitude is so important, changing your mindset and a fun rapid fire round at the end. This is from the original podcast description: By asking the right questions, we can achieve almost anything. Find out how in today's episode with Chris Van Vliet. Chris Van Vliet is a 4-time Emmy award-winning TV Host, Entertainment Reporter, and YouTuber based in Los Angeles, CA. He has traveled the world reporting on events like the Oscars, Grammys, and the Cannes Film Festival. You may be familiar with Chris's interviews on YouTube, but to call them “interviews” doesn't seem fair because they are so much more than that. Chris dives deep into interesting topics with his trademark conversational approach, making it feel like two old friends catching up. This is the case when chatting with wrestling superstars like John Cena, The Rock, or Hulk Hogan, or a Hollywood A-Lister like Oprah Winfrey, Tom Cruise, or Will Smith. Let's tap into some of his wisdom. Tune in! During this episode, you will learn about; [00:00] Pre-show [03:13] Episode intro and a quick bio of our guest; Chris Van Vliet [05:01] Pains and struggles he overcame along his journey [08:36] The mindset shift Chris had to embrace when falling and having to start over [10:30] Why did Chris choose a career path in the communication space? [16:03] How Chris realized he was on purpose [20:28] Chris' source of inspiration and people that helped him along the way [24:02] His secrets to creating rapport [26:03] Why everything you have or don't have depends on the questions that you ask [27:56] The importance of gratitude and why you must embrace it [30:31] How Chris built himself back up after being laid off [36:05] How he found traction in his career [39:12] Chris' YouTube success [41:13] How to go viral on YouTube [44:20] What questions to ask a person of influence [48:28] Be genuine [51:22] Rapid Fire Round [53:21] How to connect with Chris Notable Quotes ~ “Things happen for a reason… Sometimes we don't know what that reason is until much later on in the future when we have more information about the situation and its outcomes.” ~ “Don't be a carbon copy of somebody else. Choose one thing from one person and another from a different person (and another) to create your own toolkit that will help you progress in life!” ~ “Success is a process, and by studying the process of success in others, you can improve your own. Learn the steps and methods successful people use to succeed, and emulate them. Successful people leave clues.” ~ “Try to build a good rapport with people so that when you ask a question that's difficult to answer, they will be more comfortable opening up to you.” ~ “Everything you have and don't have in your life is based on the questions you ask; asking better questions gets you better answers.” People Mentioned and Other Resources Tony Robbins Oprah Winfrey Larry King Howard Stern Leslie Mann Bruce Willis For more information about Ben Albert at the Real Business Connection Network visit: https://balbertmarketing.com/ If you enjoyed this episode, could I ask you to please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcast/iTunes? It takes less than a minute and makes a huge difference in helping to spread the word about the show and also to convince some hard-to-get guests. For more information about Chris Van Vliet and INSIGHT go to: https://podcast.chrisvanvliet.com Follow CVV on social media:  Instagram: instagram.com/ChrisVanVliet Twitter: twitter.com/ChrisVanVliet Facebook: facebook.com/ChrisVanVliet YouTube: youtube.com/ChrisVanVliet TikTok: tiktok.com/@Chris.VanVliet Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn Speak Teach #36 w/ Chris Van Vliet Watch the full episode: https://youtu.be/644XiSXLLzk - By asking the right questions, we can achieve almost anything. Find out how in today's episode with Chris Van Vliet. Chris Van Vliet is a 4-time Emmy award-winning TV Host, Entertainment Reporter, and YouTuber based in Los Angeles, CA. He has traveled the world reporting on events like the Oscars, Grammys, and the Cannes Film Festival. You may be familiar with Chris's interviews on YouTube, but to call them “interviews” doesn't seem fair because they are so much more than that. Chris dives deep into interesting topics with his trademark conversational approach, making it feel like two old friends catching up. This is the case when chatting with wrestling superstars like John Cena, The Rock, or Hulk Hogan, or a Hollywood A-Lister like Oprah Winfrey, Tom Cruise, or Will Smith. Let's tap into some of his wisdom. Tune in! During this episode, you will learn about; [00:00] Pre-show [03:13] Episode intro and a quick bio of our guest; Chris Van Vliet [05:01] Pains and struggles he overcame along his journey [08:36] The mindset shift Chris had to embrace when falling and having to start over [10:30] Why did Chris choose a career path in the communication space? [16:03] How Chris realized he was on purpose [20:28] Chris' source of inspiration and people that helped him along the way [24:02] His secrets to creating rapport [26:03] Why everything you have or don't have depends on the questions that you ask [27:56] The importance of gratitude and why you must embrace it [30:31] How Chris built himself back up after being laid off [36:05] How he found traction in his career [39:12] Chris' Youtube success [41:13] How to go viral on YouTube [44:20] What questions to ask a person of influence [48:28] Be genuine [51:22] Rapid Fire Round [53:21] How to connect with Chris Notable Quotes ~ “Things happen for a reason… Sometimes we don't know what that reason is until much later on in the future when we have more information about the situation and its outcomes.” ~ “Don't be a carbon copy of somebody else. Choose one thing from one person and another from a different person (and another) to create your own toolkit that will help you progress in life!” ~ “Success is a process, and by studying the process of success in others, you can improve your own. Learn the steps and methods successful people use to succeed, and emulate them. Successful people leave clues.” ~ “Try to build a good rapport with people so that when you ask a question that's difficult to answer, they will be more comfortable opening up to you.” ~ “Everything you have and don't have in your life is based on the questions you ask; asking better questions gets you better answers.” People Mentioned and Other Resources Tony Robbins Oprah Winfrey Larry King Howard Stern Leslie Mann Bruce Willis The Best of Chris Van Vliet Interviews: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qnpXV1D7kbM&t=12s Keep In Touch with Chris Van Vliet Website: https://chrisvanvliet.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chrisvanvliet Twitter: https://twitter.com/ChrisVanVliet Facebook: https://web.facebook.com/ChrisVanVliet/ YouTube: https://youtube.com/ChrisVanVliet Linktr.ee: https://linktr.ee/chrisvanvliet Highlight Reel: https://youtu.be/qnpXV1D7kbM — 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 #35 w/ Erik Cabral Watch the full episode: youtu.be/kQFZvheVpRA - The pursuit of success can feel like mental slavery to the point where most people feel they have no choice but to conform and follow a certain lifestyle. We've become conditioned to believe that to be successful, we must sacrifice our time, energy, health, or even happiness. In reality, there are many ways we can gain success without giving up our personal genius. Join this conversation with Erik Cabral. Erik left corporate America after 20+ years. He jumped head first into real estate investing to achieve financial freedom. Educating himself, building networks, and analyzing hundreds of deals, he purchased his first multi-family building in less than one year. Now, Erik is also the founder of the fast-growing multi-media agency On Air Brands, host of The Entrepreneurs Circle Podcast, and a partner at the Renault Winery & Resort, which is the 2nd oldest winery in the US. In addition, Erik offers private capital to his network of investors for various projects and looks for opportunities to expand and grow his network in the real estate investing, podcasting, and entrepreneurial space. Tune in! During this episode, you will learn about; [00:01] Pre-show [02:05] Episode introduction and how to send meaningful DM's [08:31] A quick bio of the guest; Erik Cabral [10:45] Erik's childhood and his journey in and out of corporate America [14:03] The source of Erik's motivation to take a new career path [15:53] Erik's definition of ‘True Success.' [17:57] What's working + struggles. [21:07] Why he ventured into real estate after leaving corporate America [23:35] Nurturing the leadership within [26:30] Simple steps to start your journey to becoming consciously competent [29:35] How introverts can create trustworthy networks [34:12] Boring things to avoid doing in a podcast or during interactions with people [37:16] Things that spark Erik's spirit [39:31] Reach out to Erik [42:12] Rapid Fire Round [47:09] Wrap up Notable Quotes ~ “To me, success is truly waking up in the morning and owning my time. Time is currency to me.” ~ “The first twenty minutes of your day when you wake up are very critical. You will live the rest of the day with what you chose to pour into your mental factory (at the start of the day).” ~ “People's number one fear is public speaking. Number two is death! That means that, if you're ever at a funeral, you'd rather be in the casket than giving the eulogy.” ~ “It's okay to know a lot about everything, but I'm a big proponent about knowing a lot about one thing.” Resources Mentioned Ben on Erik's Podcast, "Entrepreneurs Circle": https://open.spotify.com/episode/2M5tMp23vvJqBfTVgV8LYI?si=f41aadc8ee2b4f3e Free Podcast Do's & Don'ts Guide: https://www.erikcabral.co/guide Keep In Touch with Erik Cabral Personal Website: https://www.erikcabral.co/ Company's Website: https://onairbrands.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/erikcabral/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/erikcabral — Follow Balbert… Facebook www.facebook.com/balbertmarketing Instagram: www.instagram.com/realbenalbert/ LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/ben-albert-a74737106/ Website: https://www.realbusinessconnections.com/ – LST is made possible by www://balbertmarketing.com/

Our Authenticity Depends on Our Values, Not Our Comfort Zones Throughout our lives we learn many lessons about ourselves and others, how we move on and grow from these lessons is how we become better versions of ourselves even if at the time it seems painful. By sharing what we've learned and our interests in a constructive and compassionate way, without sounding condescending or judgmental we can achieve our best selves.   In this episode Sarah Elkins and Ben Albert talk about the importance of life lessons and sharing our interests with others in a way that doesn't sound conceited, as well as balancing our work and life in a healthy way, and through doing so learn how to reflect on ourselves in order to benefit others and ourselves by being empathetic and vulnerable. Highlights Being conscious of how you speak and rewording things that can seem negative. Being proud of being your whole self There is continuity in steps that feel disconnected Balance is essential for a healthy life Quotes “To me it doesn't matter who gets the trophy, so long as the solution is found.” - Ben Albert “ “Should” doesn't demonstrate care, it demonstrates judgment.” Sarah Elkins About Ben Albert   Ben is the owner of Balbert Marketing LLC. He is also the curator of The “Real Business Connections Network,” where he hosts 5 podcasts, “Rochester Business Connections,” “Learn Speak Teach,” “Ben's Bites,” “Five Minute Fridays,” and “Real Hits.” Once an underdog, now a successful entrepreneur, Ben is passionate about helping other underdogs achieve their dreams. When Covid hit, Ben was furloughed from work. He found himself down and out, staring at an empty handle of Jim Bean Whiskey. He was unemployed, depressed, and felt unworthy. Hesitantly, he opened his Macbook and started reaching out to strangers on Linkedin. This spearheaded his entrepreneurial journey.  The rest is history.  Now Ben hosts a network of 5 podcasts called “Real Business Connections,” runs a massively successful marketing firm, Balbert Marketing, and has replaced his established sales income in just over a year. Ben found his way. Once an underdog, now a successful entrepreneur, Ben is passionate about helping other underdogs find their way and achieve their dreams. Ben is on a mission to move the needle on one million careers, one conversation at a time.   You can contact Ben via his Facebook, Instagram, Linkedin, and at Balbert Marketing! Or schedule a consultation with him Here! You can also listen to his podcast Real Business Connections on Apple or Spotify! About Sarah Elkins "Uncovering the right stories for the right audiences so executives, leaders, public speakers, and job seekers can clearly and actively demonstrate their character, values, and vision." In my work with coaching clients, I guide people to improve their communication using storytelling as the foundation of our work together. What I've realized over years of coaching and podcasting is that the majority of people don't realize the impact of the stories they share - on their internal messages, and on the people they're sharing them with. My work with leaders and people who aspire to be leaders follows a similar path to the interviews on my podcast, uncovering pivotal moments in their lives and learning how to share them to connect more authentically with others, to make their presentations and speaking more engaging, to reveal patterns that have kept them stuck or moved them forward, and to improve their relationships at work and at home. The audiobook, Your Stories Don't Define You, How You Tell Them Will is now available! Included with your purchase are two bonus tracks, songs recorded by Sarah's band, Spare Change, in her living room in Montana.  

My guest today, Ben Albert, is the owner of Balbert Marketing LLC. He is also the curator of The “Real Business Connections Network,” where he hosts 5 podcasts, “Rochester Business Connections,” “Learn Speak Teach,” “Ben's Bites,” “Five Minute Fridays,” and “Real Hits.” Once an underdog, now a successful entrepreneur, Ben is passionate about helping other underdogs achieve their dreams. In his own words after he started Balbert Marketing amid the Covid-19 pandemic: Let's not beat around the bush, Coronavirus has pushed us to all evaluate our careers in one way or another. We all feel some level of fear, pain, or worry about friends, family, and the effects on our amazing nation. For me, I had to make a decision. Do I pick up binge eating, get lazy, and get used to staring at the wall? Or do I develop a business STRONGER than any company I've worked for in the past? Website | LinkedIn | LinkedIn | YouTube | Facebook

Learn Speak Teach #32 w/ Blaine Bartlett Watch the full episode: https://youtu.be/kQFZvheVpRA - The soul of anything is the spark that gives it life and meaning. The soul of business is what keeps the organization vibrant. This can be seen in a number of ways, such as innovation, creativity, and motivation. When an organization has a healthy soul, it will always be able to achieve its goals and objectives and produce the best possible results. Join this conversation with Blaine Bartlett and learn how you can discover the soul of your business through compassionate capitalism. Blaine Bartlett is an entrepreneur, author, executive & leadership coach, and host of Soul of Business with Blaine Bartlett Podcast. Blaine consults, advises, and coaches some of the top achieving businesses worldwide. Blaine has personally delivered programs to more than a quarter of a million individuals and directly impacted millions of people. He's CEO of Avatar Resources, an Adjunct Professor at Beijing University, Founder of the Institute for Compassionate Capitalism, and a member of the Transformational Leadership Council. Blaine is a best-selling author of five books, including the #1 international best-seller Compassionate Capitalism: A Journey to the Soul of Business, Discover Your Inner Strength, Three-Dimensional Coaching, Tapping Into The Soul of Business: The Key to Employee Engagement, and The Leadership Mindset Weekly. Let's tap into some of his wisdom. Tune in! During this episode, you will learn about; [00:00] Pre-show [02:26] Episode intro and a quick bio of our guest; Blaine Bartlett [03:35] What is “the Soul of Business.” [05:34] Does each business have its own character traits and soul? [07:47] Blaine's journey in defining his business values [10:08] Incremental growth [18:38] Case Studies [27:47] All business behaviors are organized around meaning [28:48] Differences between conscious capitalism vs. compassionate capitalism [33:01] Business is not only for human beings [35:47] Curiosity to achieve utopia [37:00] Connect with Blaine and get free resources [38:03] Blaine's podcast and what you expect once you subscribe [40:52] Rapid Fire Round and wrap up Notable Quotes ~ “The soul of anything is the spark that gives it life and meaning. The soul of business is what keeps the organization vibrant. It's not the numbers, not the goals, or the objectives.” ~ “Obstacles are a part of life. If you don't have obstacles, you are not stressed, and if you are not stressed, you are not growing.” ~ “Most organizations aren't set up to flourish because they don't provide the mechanisms by which that happens.” ~ “A leader's job largely is to ensure that their people find ways to emotionally connect with the organization's goals and objectives- Its soul.” ~ “The purpose of business is to uplift the experience of living on this planet. It is not to make money. Making money is a consequence of doing things well.” Blaine's Book and Other Resources Mentioned Compassionate Capitalism: A Journey to the Soul of Business by Blaine Barlett: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01GOUOWFS/ Conscious Capitalism: Liberating the Heroic Spirit of Business by John Mackey: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00A9WE10Y/ The Theory of Moral Sentiments by Adam Smith: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002V1IOK4/ The Unstoppable Foundation: https://unstoppablefoundation.org/ A Conversation with Jevon McCormick: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=StW9UphcEuc Keep In Touch with Blaine Bartlett Personal Website: https://www.blainebartlett.com/ Company's Website: https://www.avatar-resources.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/blainebartlett/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/blainebartlett YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/blainebartlett1 Join Blane's Leadership Mindset Mastermind: https://learn.blainebartlett.com/lmm

Learn Speak Teach #31 w/ Rudi Riekstins. - The most important step to achieving your goals is believing in yourself. Understanding the incredible power of your mind is where the game starts. The power of your mind is a force to be reckoned with when it comes to achieving goals. When you believe in what you are doing and act with conviction, your mind can catapult you to success, inside and out. Join this conversation with Rudi Riekstins and learn how to overcome your limiting beliefs and achieve the “impossible,” Rudi Riekstins is an entrepreneur, international speaker, author, and coach. Rudi has impacted thousands of people for over two decades. On a daily basis, new folks experience powerful transformation through his training, online courses, and group & private coaching. ​ Rudi is a leader called upon by leaders. He has been awarded a Top #5 Coach by Thrive Global [alongside Tony Robbins, Jim Kwik, and Natalie Ellis] and honored by Business Insider as a Top 20 Thought Leader in 2021 [alongside Deepak Chopra, Lisa Nichols, and Dr. Joe Dispenza]. Rudi has consulted and/or coached start-up entrepreneurs, creatives, and public figures,to billionaire CEOs, on living more intentionally purposeful lives. ​ Rudi coaches his clients on becoming the most successful person they know, instructing and inspiring them to survive and thrive in any environment, situation, and relationship. He advocates that the only way to achieve this is by bringing mindfulness and consciousness into every aspect of daily life, including business. ​ Rudi Riekstins is also known for the InPowered Life Podcast and Inpower University, a virtual platform educating the world on how to tap into their personal power, align with their purpose and create ease, joy, and success in their lives through spiritual awakening and self-mastery. Let's tap into some of his wisdom. Tune in! During this episode, you will learn about; [00:00] Pre-show [03:49] Episode intro and a quick bio of our guest; Rudi Riekstins [06:11] Rudi's backstory and pivotal moments [10:45] How do you quantify the magnitude of traumas? [14:58] Walking through the “WHAT's and SHOULDs” of life [26:01] Making even the smallest impact, daily, even at grocery stores [30:52] Mindset changes Rudi had to follow in pursuit of purpose [36:33] What you need to do to stack success [41:38] Winning streaks [48:55] Kinds of people Rudi works with and the services he offers [52:04] Golden nuggets for small solopreneurs [53:21] Rapid Fire Round and wrap up Free Resource 30 Day Mindset Reset FOR FREE, here only: https://www.inpoweruniversity.com/offers/psiK2iFf/checkout Notable Quotes ~ “Everybody's life experiences are the perfect preparation for what they need to do next, creating different perceptions of success.” ~ “Experiencing fulfillment becomes easier when self-love oozes from within. True fulfillment comes from giving selflessly all of yourself every day, and in every single way.” ~ “When you give, serve, uplift, and inspire people through what you do as a being, success and fulfillment follow you.” ~ “We are all on a different journey. Just like a vehicle taking all of us from point A to varied destinations of point B, it's pointless to judge someone's vehicle of transportation. We will all reach our destinations at different times.” ~ “Success is based on how we feel when we wake up and go to bed. Anything in between is not that important.” ~ “To stack success, you must move your body to create motion, with thoughts and sound (Energy in motion…E-motion) .” ~ “You are 95% more likely to achieve your goal if somebody holds you accountable to that goal.” Keep In Touch with Rudi Riekstins Website: https://www.rudiriekstins.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rudiriekstins/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rudi-riekstins/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/RudiRiekstins Email: rudi@energeticbusinessconsulting.com Rudi's Podcast: https://www.inpoweruniversity.com/the-inpowered-life —

Ben is the owner of Balbert Marketing LLC. He is also the curator of The “Real Business Connections Network,” where he hosts 5 podcasts, “Rochester Business Connections,” “Learn Speak Teach,” “Ben's Bites,” “Five Minute Fridays,” and “Real Hits.”Once an underdog, now a successful entrepreneur, Ben is passionate about helping other underdogs achieve their dreams.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/shelor-select/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Marketing, Networking, Connecting, and Podcasting W/Ben Albert#mindset #business #successinlife #marketing #networking #podcasthost Ben is the owner of Balbert Marketing LLC.  He is also the curator of The “Real Business Connections Network,” where he hosts 5 podcasts, “Rochester Business Connections,” “Learn Speak Teach,” “Ben's Bites,” “Five Minute Fridays,” and “Real Hits.”Once an underdog, now a successful entrepreneur, Ben is passionate about helping other underdogs achieve their dreams.Website: https://realbusinessconnections.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realbenalbert/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/realbusinessconnectionsLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/balbertmarketing/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCatiqMEYvn1CO_isUcb6pAQThe Vibes Broadcast Network - Podcasting for the fun of it! Thanks for tuning in, please be sure to click that subscribe button and give this a thumbs up!!Email: thevibesbroadcast@gmail.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/listen_to_the_vibes_/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thevibesbroadcastnetworkLinktree: https://linktr.ee/the_vibes_broadcastTikTok: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMeuTVRv2/Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheVibesBrdcstTruth: https://truthsocial.com/@KoyoteAnd Now!!! The Bandmates' club, Supporters of the channel: Matthew Arrowood Host of The ONLY Brocast podcast:https://youtube.com/channel/UCsfv1wWu3oUg42I2nOtnMTADon Hahn of In the Margins: https://www.youtube.com/c/InTheMarginsBukas Siguro: https://www.youtube.com/c/BukasS%C4%ABgur%C3%B8Will Scoville of Ranch Rehab DIY: https://www.youtube.com/c/RanchRehabDrew Lee Nicholas of DN-TV: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8TVqL9mn6NzPkXOLOZSX-A

Learn Speak Teach #30 w/ Espree Devora Join this conversation with Espree Devora. Espree started her first company at the start of college and fell in love with the start-up culture. In her early 20s, she founded ZexSports, a digital media company that connected brands to youth through local action sports events. Currently, Espree is the founder of WeareLATech. Its mission is to unify the LA tech ecosystem via the first LA Tech Startups Podcast and a localized Silicon Beach community event calendar. She is also the producer and host of the #womenintech Podcast (Women in Tech) and shares stories of 'actionable empowerment.  Lastly, her most recent podcast is called Hello Customer. Inc Magazine lists Espree as one of the top 30 Women in Tech to follow. Harpers Bazaar says her podcast is in the top 10 to listen to, and she is one of the faces of the Clubhouse app icon, the most influential audio and social app. Let's tap into some of her wisdom. Tune in! During this episode, you will learn about; [00:01] Pre-show [02:01] Episode intro and Espree's go-getter spirit [04:24] Why podcast? Espree describes podcasting as "painting audio." [06:41] Who's Espree [08:48] Espree's affiliation to the Clubhouse and how it started [09:56] Her inspiration for podcasting and the passion it has created in her life [13:26] How Espree's intuition about podcasting started [15:06] Editing and producing her first podcast project and the trajectory it took [19:48] The aspects of Espree's podcast success and tips she shares [22:04] How do you focus on the process? [25:11] How do you work out your end goal as a beginner [29:04] Things that make Espree feel a sense of inner ease and vibrancy [31:57] Being true to your commitments and learning when to say no [35:05] How do you know that someone is taking advantage of your time [41:42] Values in the life of an entrepreneur [45:34] Does Espree sometimes regret choosing entrepreneurship? [51:27] Rapid Fire Round [55:19] How you can reach out, connect, and find more about Espree's work [57:27] Wrap up Notable Quotes ~ “Intuition is your oracle and the most important thing. Follow your heart, and it will take you where you were meant to go.” ~ “The secret to success is focusing on the process. Through the processes, you will be able to figure out what's working, what's not, and how far you are from what you are working towards.” ~ “If you don't know your end goal, you'll most likely lose the stamina to follow the process. You'll be purely doing that thing as a hobby.” ~ “It's good to keep your commitments, but better to know when to say no if you don't want to commit.” ~ “Even on tight schedules, we'll always have time for what we prioritize. It is a choice. We all have time for what we want to have time for.” Resources Mentioned Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less by Greg McKeown: https://www.amazon.com/Essentialism-Disciplined-Pursuit-Greg-McKeown/dp/0804137404/ Check Daniel Vassallo's works here: https://dvassallo.com/ Keep In Touch with Espree Devora Personal Website: https://espreedevora.com/ Company's Website: https://www.wearelatech.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/espree/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/espreedevora — Follow Balbert… Facebook www.facebook.com/realbusinessconnections Instagram: www.instagram.com/realbenalbert/ LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/ben-albert-a74737106/ Website: https://www.realbusinessconnections.com/ – LST is made possible by www://balbertmarketing.com/

Learn Speak Teach #29 w/ Tom Schwab of Interview Valet. Watch the full episode here: https://youtu.be/LOyVsiG07T8 As you know, a podcast is a digital audio file published on the internet and can be easily accessed by anyone, just about anywhere. The podcast industry has grown exponentially in the last few years as more people have realized its potential as a marketing tool. Podcasting is a great way to share your expertise with your audience in a more convenient and accessible way. It also allows you to connect with other industry experts, build your brand, and get a lot of exposure. Join this conversation with Thomas Schwab. Tom is a serial entrepreneur and the CEO of Interview Valet. His first job out of college was running nuclear power plants in the Navy. Nowadays, his career is much different, Tom helps solopreneurs, entrepreneurs, and small business owners harness the power of the internet with a clear, actionable plan. So they can quickly grow a profitable business with an automated marketing and sales machine that attracts visitors, engages prospects, and delights customers. He serves by sharing what he has learned by writing, speaking, coaching, consulting, and leading mastermind groups. Learn how you can maximize the impact of your expertise on your industry through podcasting. Tune in! During this episode, you will learn about; [00:01] Pre-show [01:16] Episode introduction and a quick bio of our guest: Tom Schwab [03:05] Tom's journey to guesting on over 1000 podcasts [04:53] The value of podcasting [07:23] How far has the podcasting revolution gone? [08:18] What does the word ‘pod' in podcasting stand for? [11:54] How Tom's love for podcasting began and how Interview Valet came about [15:17] Benefits of podcasting over a live event [17:19] Simple steps to start guesting on podcasts as an entrepreneur or thought leader [22:18] You just need one podcast interview! [24:15] Tools, resources, and best practices that will make you a successful podcaster [30:00] What if you lack enough time to do all that's necessary for podcasting? [31:53] The Message-Market-Machine framework for your success in podcasting [38:24] How to get the annual Podcasting Round-up Report [39:20] Rapid Fire Round [42:30] How Tom maintains his energy despite the busy schedules [43:20] Wrap up Notable Quotes ~ “To me, writing a blog is a homework assignment that I'll fight to do. But talking on a podcast is much easier.”-Tom Schwab. ~ “I believe that everyone's biggest problem is obscurity. There are tens of thousands of people you could help right now with your current product or service. However, they don't know you exist.”-Tom Schwab. ~ “With podcasting, you reach thousands of people...without traveling. (Then) You can re-purpose and promote it easier than going on a live event.”-Tom Schwab. ~ “Your goal on a podcast is to make the hosts look like geniuses in what they do. If you do that, they will promote you better than you could ever promote yourself.”-Tom Schwab. ~ “Bigger isn't better. Better is better.” -Tom Schwab. Keep In Touch with Thomas M Schwab: Get the 2022 State of Podcast Interview Podcast Report, view Tom's social links, and more: https://interviewvalet.com/realbusiness/. Other Resources PODCAST GUEST PROFITS: Grow your business with a targeted interview strategy: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01N01ZIF7/ The Mastermind Blueprint: Building a rich life: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0719JT8R4/ Clicksand: How Online Marketing Will Destroy Your Business by Bill Troy: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07HYD6Z3K/ Best Microphone for your Podcasting: https://www.amazon.com/Technica-AT2005USB-Handheld-Dynamic-Microphone/dp/B007JX8O0Y — Follow Balbert… Facebook www.facebook.com/realbusinessconnections Instagram: www.instagram.com/realbenalbert/ LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/balbertmarketing Website: https://www.realbusinessconnections.com/ – LST is made possible by www://balbertmarketing.com/

Episode 28 of Learn Speak Teach w/ René Rodriguez. Transform How You Communicate and Lead, René Rodriguez is a celebrated keynote speaker, trainer, and leadership coach René delivers an eye-opening roadmap to using applied neuroscience to improve readers' communication ability, critical thinking, cultural awareness, and leadership skills. In this episode, you will learn how you can harness the power of behavioral neuroscience to your advantage and achieve anything you want in life. Rene has been researching and applying behavioral neuroscience for over two decades as a dynamic keynote speaker, leadership advisor, world-class sales expert, and renowned speaker coach. He has trained over 100,000 people in applying behavioral psychology and neuroscience methodologies to solve some of the toughest challenges in leadership, sales, and persuasion. As an entrepreneur and CEO of multiple companies, René integrates a practical business approach that inspires his audience to take action through his keynotes, boot camps, workshops and proprietary courses. In this episode, René helps us with ideas and tips on how to own our backstories to build the frame of a beautiful picture of our lives. Tune in! During this episode, you will learn about; [00:01] Pre-show [02:33] Episode introduction and a quick bio of the guest; René Rodriguez [04:00] Rene's backstory behind his vision and achievements [06:09] Every action you take is being judged [08:00] How to package your stories in the proper order to be perceived the right way [11:28] Know your audience and survey them [15:40] Renés calmness and certainty [18:55] What you can do in order to master your beliefs, values, and memories [27:46] Analyzing your personal values and understanding their origins [31:37] How Ben followed the ways of his father… Ben's story dissected [39:02] Resources you can check to walk you through the process of rewriting how you tell your story [41:35] Your homework [42:39] Rapid Fire Round [45:00] How you can reach out and connect with René [46:41] Wrap up Notable Quotes ~ “Enjoying your journey and knowing that there is never an end to it is part of success. There is always a long way to go despite your age.” ~ “Nerves are a physical response to what's on going inside. They are good at sharpening you and making you aware of what is around.” ~ “Because you have gone through obstacles in life, you will have more credibility. Credibility makes people listen to you and see the value you offer. ” ~ “Fall in love with the process because if you can't, you will hate life.” Rene's Book & Other Resources Amplify Your Influence: Transform How You Communicate and Lead: https://www.amazon.com/Amplify-Your-Influence-Transform-Communicate/dp/1119858682/. Pitch Anything: An Innovative Method for Presenting, Persuading, and Winning the Deal by Oren Klaff: https://www.amazon.com/Pitch-Anything-Innovative-Presenting-Persuading/dp/0071752854. The Huberman Podcast: https://hubermanlab.com/. Keep In Touch with Rene Rodriguez: Website: https://www.meetrene.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/seerenespeak/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seerenespeak/ Facebook: https://web.facebook.com/SeeReneSpeak/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/seerenespeak YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/voluntarymomentum/ Be updated on upcoming Amplifii Conferences by Rene: https://www.amplifiimylife.com/ — Follow Balbert… Facebook www.facebook.com/balbertmarketing Instagram: www.instagram.com/realbenalbert/ LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/ben-albert-a74737106/ Website: https://www.realbusinessconnections.com/ – LST is made possible by www://balbertmarketing.com/

Creativity through the lens of an ordinary guy, podcast host and owner of a marketing firm"Creativity isn't something you did, it's something you do."I'm Ben Albert; regular name, regular guy, irregular vision. LET'S COLLABORATE!I started Balbert Marketing LLC amid the Covid-19 pandemic.Let's not beat around the bush, Coronavirus has pushed us to all evaluate our careers in one way or another. We all feel some level of fear, pain, or worry about friends, family, and the effects on our amazing nation.For me, I had to make a decision. Do I pick up binge eating, get lazy, and get used to staring at the wall? Or do I develop a business STRONGER than any company I've worked for in the past?That's why I'm here. I am committed to overachieve in my role and do things right. I provide whatever is necessary to help your business GROW!Martin Luther King Jr once said, “Take the first step in faith. You don't have to see the whole staircase. Just take the first step.”I decided to take 5 steps forward to begin building one of Rochester's best young companies!I urge you to take that leap of faith forward, and continue to build your empire!Ben is also the curator of The “Real Business Connections Network.” He hosts 5 podcasts, “Rochester Business Connections,” “Learn Speak Teach,” “Ben's Bites,” “Five Minute Fridays,” and “Real Hits.”All my main links can be found here: https://balbertmarketing.com/alllinks/Please connect with me on Linkedin!  https://www.linkedin.com/in/balbertmarketing/Mari's Awakening Creativity FREE GuideMari's Awakening Creativity 7 Day Challenge

FIVE MINUTE FRIDAY #17 w/ Steve Heroux This episode is an amazing clip from episode 16 of Learn Speak Teach w/ Steve Heroux. Full episode: https://realbusinessconnections.com/episode/steveheroux/ Steve's Book Sales Is Not A Dirty Word www.amazon.com/Sales-Not-Dirty-W…ive/dp/1945849843 Keep In Touch with Steve Heroux: Website: www.victoryselling.com/steve-heroux/ LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/steveheroux1/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/thesteveheroux/ Facebook: www.facebook.com/steve.heroux/ Sales DNA Test: www.victoryselling.com/sales-dna-test/ _ 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/

FIVE MINUTE FRIDAY #16 w/ Hala Taha. This episode is an amazing clip from episode 15 of Learn Speak Teach: https://realbusinessconnections.com/episode/hala/ Keep In Touch with Hala Taha: Social Media Links Hala's Website: https://www.youngandprofiting.com/ Hala's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/htaha/ Hala's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yapwithhala/ Hala's Twitter: https://twitter.com/yapwithhala/ Clubhouse: @halataha — Hala's Podcast Links All Major Platforms: https://linktr.ee/YAPwithHala Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2tpEaf4  Spotify:  https://spoti.fi/2MFl37u  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtz8s6nPLvrVQ4YhOJz6DSg Castbox: https://castbox.fm/channel/Young-and-Profiting-id2827072?country=us _ 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/

Welcome to The Main Thing Podcast! I'm your host Skip Lineberg.  Our special guest brings another inspiring turnaround story and a passion for professional networking. When Covid hit, Ben Albert was furloughed from work. He found himself down and out, staring at an empty handle of Jim Bean Whiskey. Ben was unemployed, depressed, and feeling unworthy.  Hesitantly, he opened his laptop and started reaching out to strangers on LinkedIn. This spearheaded his entrepreneurial journey. Ben Albert is the owner of Balbert Marketing. He is also the curator of the “Real Business Connections Network.” In a little more than a year's time, Ben has replaced the income from his prior sales job. And is now running a successful marketing firm.   A fellow podcaster, Ben hosts five podcasts. His shows include “Rochester Business Connections” and “Learn Speak Teach.” Ben resides in Rochester, New York.   Get ready. Over the next 9 minutes, you will discover why Ben Albert is one of the wisest people I know.   Resources About Ben + Press Appearances: https://balbertmarketing.com/meetbalbert/  Balbert Marketing LLC: http://balbertmarketing.com/alllinks  Real Business Connections Podcast: https://realbusinessconnections.com/    Stay Connected with Us Twitter @themainthingpod Instagram @themainthingpod Facebook - @TheMainThingPod LinkedIn company page   Credits Editor + Technical Advisor Bob Hotchkiss Graphic Designer Emma Malinoski Brand + Strategy Advisor Andy Malinoski PR + Partnerships Advisor Rachel Bell   PodDecks “Interview Deck” - poddecks.com     Want to Help Support the Growth of this Podcast? Become a subscriber. Share the podcast with one or two friends. Follow us on social media @TheMainThingPod Buy some Main Thing Merch from our Merchandise Store. Become a patron of the show and support us on Patreon with funding. Buy a book authored or recommended by our wise guests on BookShop.   Feedback? Send it to info@themainthingpodcast.com   Content You'll Enjoy in this Podcast [0:01] - Intro and welcome [1:05] - Ben Albert's background and brief bio [2:04] - Greetings [2:20] - Lightning Round featuring 5 quirky questions from PodDecks [4:16] - Ben shares how he got into podcasting and what he loves about it [5:14] - How Skip and Ben are connected; strategically utilizing LinkedIn [6:55] - Get some Main Thing Merch and help support our show; 10% discount [7:51] - Ben shares his main thing [8:30] - Unpacking Ben's wisdom lesson [9:40] - Ben's philosophical position sparks thoughts on openness, receptivity [9:55] - A quick riff on perfectionism [10:38] - Ben sets an intention for all of us [11:31] - Thank-you and goodbye [11:48] - Outro ###

Learn Speak Teach #18 w/ Jen Traverse - Join today's conversation with Jen Traverse. Jen is a best-selling author, Mindset Coach, and Speaker. In her own words: “Beyond any label or photograph, I see myself as an authentic, raw, and inspiring woman. I live my life one step at a time. Recalibrating each day with my face always turned towards the warmth of the sun, trusting that my truth is rooted in joy.” Jen has an inspiring story to share. There are a lot of bright moments in her life and significant successes, but she also faced dark passages and struggles. Jen couldn't live up to her true potential for a while because she was lost in the day-to-day hustle. Once Jen stopped letting fear hold her back, she focused on self-care and achieved a complete transformation. In today's episode, Jen shares her deeply personal experiences and how she changed how she looks at life. Tune in! During this episode, you will learn about; [00:01] Pre-show [01:32] Meet our today's guest, Jen Traverse [03:31] From suicidal thoughts and alcohol addiction to a bestseller. Find out how! [06:19] Living up to the standards of the society [09:27] Jen's turning point [12:34] The secrets to surviving a stressful working environment [15:12] What's recalibration, and how we can apply it in our lives. [18:39] Balancing between stress and recalibration [22:04] Jen's clients [23:13] How to manage your time without feeling guilty [24:44] Do you want an ‘aha' moment? Here's Jen's advice [28:13] The social media suicide. Jen's story [32:11] Rapid Fire Round [36:22] Episode wrap up Notable Quotes ~ “Have fun, be better, and don't die in your sad state.” ~ “Focus on only one thing when your world is going haywire. That one thing will always give you the momentum to keep going.” ~ “Whenever you find yourself in toxic and negative environments, take some quiet time to reconnect with your inner being.” ~ “A lot of people think that they know where they're going. Sadly, they don't. They keep on allocating time to activities that are not (aligned with) their purpose's best interest.” ~ “Social media should not be controlling you. If you see it as a marketing tool rather than an entertainment zone, you'll have won the battle.” Jen's Book Recalibrate: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B097HZNFTZ/ Keep In Touch with Jen Traverse: Website: https://cleanandbalanced.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jen-traverse/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jen.traverse/ Facebook: https://web.facebook.com/cleanandbalanced/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnhONn-D6qRn0Z8Ie_A7gZg Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/JenTraverse/ — 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/

Learn Speak Teach #17 w/ Amberly Lago - Fear, disappointment, pain, and suffering are all part of life. They're also the things that can hold you back from achieving your goals. When you feel like giving up on a difficult task or when you're faced with fear, consider the WHY you're putting so much time and effort into it. If your goal is something important to you, it will be worth enduring the downsides of life to reach it. Join the conversation with Amberly Lago as she shares the story of a life forever altered by a horrific motorcycle accident that shattered her right leg. Despite the initial recommendation to amputate, she endured 34 surgeries to save it. As a sexual abuse and divorce survivor, she was determined to save not only her leg but her career, her dreams, and her dignity. Amberly Lago is a TEDx Speaker, Peak Performance Coach, Podcast Host, and leading expert in the field of resilience and transformation. She is the best-selling author of “True Grit and Grace” and empowers people worldwide by sharing her truth. Through her book, coaching methods, and workshops, she has curated unique tools to teach others how to tap into their superpower of resilience, build grit, and elevate their lives and businesses, with grace! Amberly has been featured on NBC's The Today Show, The Doctors, Hallmark, Good Morning Lalaland, contributed to magazines such as Forbes, USA Today, LA Style, Shape, Fit Pregnancy, Health, and Disability Magazine. Amberly is also the founder of the "UNSTOPPABLE LIFE MASTERMIND," designed to build your influence, impact, and income Tune in! During this episode, you will learn about; [00:01] Pre-show [02:30] Meet our today's guest, the truly inspiring Amberly Lago [05:52] Who's Amberly Lago? Her Story [13:38] The secret to success is focusing on your vision and being a part of it [21:49] How Amberly got the clarity of her purpose in life, and how you can find yours [26:38] The tragic motorcycle accident that shattered her right leg [31:50] The mind shift she had on getting out of the wheelchair [35:20] How her first TEDx talk was [37:04] Amberly's P.A.C.E.R method in coaching and how it works [43:53] How you can connect with Amberly [47:31] Rapid Fire Round Notable Quotes ~ “Every rejection can be an opportunity to build resilience. It all depends on the angle that you look at it.” ~ “Do not be tethered in society's scripted life. Follow your dreams and achieve your vision even if every person disowns you.” ~ “You have to fall in love with what you do. If you don't, you will never be successful in it.” ~ “You were not born to just pay bills, make a living, and then die. We were all made with a reason and for a purpose. The greatest fulfillment comes when you know your purpose and serve it to the world.” ~”Never get stressed in a current situation that is not aligned with your vision.” Amberly's Book True Grit and Grace: Turning Tragedy into Triumph: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07R91R3ZT/ Keep In Touch with Amberly Lago: Website: https://amberlylago.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amberlylago/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amberlylagomotivation/ Facebook: https://web.facebook.com/AmberlyLagoSpeaker/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/amberlylago YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1PfuUb5fgT90e29aDKB6nQ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/amberlylago/amberly-lago/ — Follow Balbert… Facebook www.facebook.com/balbertmarketing Instagram: www.instagram.com/realbenalbert/ LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/ben-albert-a74737106/ Our Website: www.realbusinessconnections.com – LST is made possible by www://balbertmarketing.com/

Learn Speak Teach #16 w/ Steve Heroux of Victory Selling Watch The Full Video: https://youtu.be/UQXXlxif098 - Sales is not about pushing products. It is about building relationships and providing value to your customers. Successful salespeople are not only good at their job but also at connecting with people on an emotional level. They are able to identify the needs of their potential clients and provide them with immense value. Join the conversation with Steve Heroux as he shares practical tools in sales to help you transform your sales strategies to build a successful sales referral system, refine your sales skillset, and make a ton more money while doing it. Steve is the “Sales DNA” champion, Founder and President of Victory Selling, and the author of Sales Is Not A Dirty Word. Steve has more than 25 years of successful sales experience as a top 1% salesperson in multiple industries. He mentored top companies including Aflac, The UPS Store, and Title Boxing. Steve has trained thousands of salespeople and he believes that anybody can learn how to sell, but you absolutely must possess three keys, honesty, integrity, and humility. Tune in! During this episode, you will learn about; [00:01] Introduction to the show [02:22] Steve's career background [05:46] How Steve moved from hardly speaking to number one in sales [09:10] Surprising sales referral statistics [09:50] The right strategies to ask your customers for referrals [11:12] Why asking for a recommendation is all about timing [13:31] Why the perception of sales is horrific and dirty [18:09] Short-sightedness in sales [20:44] Steve's sales DNA tool and the sales skills that it measures [24:01] The need to be liked and how it negatively affects sales results [25:45] How to get comfortable discussing money and ask the right questions [30:06] Transforming your sales and values around money using the Sales DNA Test [33:58] How to get your sales DNA Test [37:17] Working with people who want to work with you [39:20] Investing in yourself with consistency to level up [41:56] Rapid Fire Round [40:04] How to reach out and connect with Steve Notable Quotes ~ “Building your referral system is the smartest way to do business.” ~ “Sales is all about value, find out what people want and are willing to pay or train for it.” ~ “Sales referrals are all about timing; you have to prove your worth to your customers before asking for referrals.” ~ “You cannot train desire, and you cannot train the will to win; they are inherent to an individual.” ~ ”If you need to be liked as a salesperson, you will not be able to ask the right questions to your prospects to get them to think.” ~ “People don't buy because they like you; they buy because you provide them with a massive amount of value.” ~” You will always earn within 10% of what you believe you are worth.” ~ “Personal growth is like brushing your teeth; you have to treat it with consistency and not intensity.” Steve's Book Sales Is Not A Dirty Word https://www.amazon.com/Sales-Not-Dirty-Word-Definitive/dp/1945849843 Keep In Touch with Steve Heroux: Website: https://www.victoryselling.com/steve-heroux/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/steveheroux1/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thesteveheroux/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/steve.heroux/ Sales DNA Test: https://www.victoryselling.com/sales-dna-test/ — Follow Balbert… Facebook www.facebook.com/balbertmarketing Instagram: www.instagram.com/realbenalbert/ LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/ben-albert-a74737106/ Our Website: www.realbusinessconnections.com – LST is made possible by www.balbertmarketing.com/

Learn Speak Teach #14 w/ Mills Bender of Mills Knows Bills - Budgeting is the most important step in achieving financial freedom. It is the first step towards a life of financial stability and success. Essentially, budgeting is about setting a plan for how you want to spend your money and then sticking to it. It's about making sure that you have enough money in your account at the end of every month so that you can live comfortably without worrying about running out of money. In today's episode, we learn from Mills Bender. Mills is a financial coach, speaker, author, and the founder and owner of Mills Knows Bills (TM). Her passion is to help others how to stop living paycheck to paycheck, how to pay off their debt twice as fast, and how to reach their financial goals. Mills Knows Bills is a company dedicated to helping anyone and everyone gain Personal Finance Literacy through guided courses and tools. To access your FREE Budget Setting Tool, subscribe to MKB's email list found at millsknowsbills.com! Tune in! During this episode, you will learn about… [02:16] Meet today's guest, Mills Bender [02:56] The mission of her company; Mills Knows Bills [03:30] Mills' Book [05:35] How to stop living paycheck to paycheck [06:45] Setting a budget and its benefits [09:49] How to figure out what you will be paying in taxes [14:41] Tips to getting motivated on staying to your budget [17:30] What should you prioritize in your budgeting [20:04] How to budget while you still don't know what you'll earn [24:15] Emergency funds and the best way to set them [27:49] Mill's success story that will inspire your next financial move [34:58] How to Invest your money [40:09] How can Mills' help you in your investment journey [41:22] How you can connect with Mills [42:45] RAPID FIREEE!! [44:26] Mills' resource recommendations [47:00] Episode wrap up Notable Quotes: ~ “A budget is a monetary reflection of your priorities.” ~ “Budgeting is not made to say NO, but to REASON things out.” ~ “Financial freedom is your responsibility.” ~ “Re-adjust and be honest with yourself, (when it comes to finances).” ~ “Personal finance is PERSONAL.” ~ “The best day to get started in investing is today.” Resources Recommended: Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki: https://www.amazon.com/Rich-Dad-Poor-Teach-Middle/dp/1612680194/ The Fearless Money Mindset by Arian Simone:https://www.amazon.com/Fearless-Money-Mindset-Broke-Doesnt/dp/173483000X Yahoo Finance: https://finance.yahoo.com/ Keep In Touch with Mills Bender: Website: https://millsknowsbills.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/millsknowsbills/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@millsknowsbills/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ameliabender/ Facebook: https://web.facebook.com/millsknowsbills/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/bendermills Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/millsknowsbills/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCK5C-sp5RaFeFg-LuczmMoA Podcast (Apple and Spotify): Mills Knows Bills — Follow me… 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/

Learn Speak Teach #13 w/ Ashley Faus, The Queen Of Thought Leadership! ~ Thought leadership is the skilled process of being able to generate novel ideas and concepts that can be effectively taught to others. The value of thought leadership is that it helps business people establish themselves as experts in their field. It also helps them build their credibility within the industry by generating new ideas, concepts, and solutions. Thought leadership also helps companies build relationships with potential customers or partners. Join the conversation with Ashley Faus as she shares her marketing experience, observations, and philosophies on marketing, as well as the value of thought leadership. Ashley is a Marketer, writer, speaker, singer, actor, and fitness fiend. She has handled all aspects of marketing strategy and execution, from social media to content marketing, editorials, demand-gen, and promotional events. Ashely loves telling high-level stories that resonate with an audience and connecting the dots between many types of assets and distribution channels. Ashley's writing has been published on TIME, Forbes, MarketingProfs, and The Muse, and she has spoken on various marketing topics for INBOUND, Harvard Business Review, and MarketingProfs. ~ During this episode, you will learn about; [02:26] What's in it for you in today's episode [04:06] Meet Ashley Faus [06:53] Founding ideology behind her business; Consciously Corporate [12:06] What it means to be a “thought leader.” [16:03] Overview of Ashley's 4-pillar thought leadership framework [21:07] How do you track and know your position in thought leadership [31:19] A case study of a client Ashley worked with to build thought leadership [37:48] The best blend of thought leadership and content creation [42:40] Is thought leadership for everyone? [48:10] Rapid Fire questions [49:30] How Ashley learned about thought leadership [52:07] How you can connect with Ashley and learn more about thought leadership [52:54] Final nugget for you [53:23] Episode wrap up Notable Quotes ~ “The more you know, the more people know you.” ~ “Being good at your job does not make you a thought leader.” ~ “Marketing isn't a button. It's a recipe. Many things go in. Different amounts at different times.” ~ “Thought leadership is not just about having a good idea, it's about sharing that idea with others in a way that will be accepted.” - Watch The Full Episode Here: https://youtu.be/cLK3Hoy3JTg Keep In Touch with Ashley Faus: Website: https://consciouslycorporate.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ashleyfaus LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashleyfaus/ Article on the thought leadership framework: https://www.marketingprofs.com/articles/2021/45572/so-you-want-to-be-a-thought-leader-a-framework-and-guide-for-your-thought-leadership-strategy LinkedIn posts that show the 4-pillar framework: https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:6854848920477159425/ https://www.linkedin.com/posts/ashleyfaus_thoughtleadership-contentstrategy-activity-6795079540096950273-7NOt https://www.linkedin.com/posts/ashleyfaus_thought-leadership-framework-credibility-activity-6791416214855012352-bRrU https://www.linkedin.com/posts/ashleyfaus_thought-leadership-framework-profile-pillar-activity-6792117139760398336--riH https://www.linkedin.com/posts/ashleyfaus_thought-leadership-framework-prolific-pillar-activity-6792862842870726656--a4D https://www.linkedin.com/posts/ashleyfaus_thought-leadership-framework-depth-of-ideas-activity-6793929147841437697-0WI1 Article on the Content Playground, which includes explanation/examples of Content Depths: https://cxl.com/blog/content-playground/ https://www.linkedin.com/posts/ashleyfaus_contentstrategy-marketingstrategy-activity-6828412664558030848-_OHf — Follow me… 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/

Learn Speak Teach #12 w/ Sean Crane. - Watch The Full Episode: https://youtu.be/cOZbEvrtqTI - There is no way of escaping the mental prison unless you break free of it. Mental prisons are a significant obstacle for people who want to break free and achieve their goals. They are like walls that we build around ourselves and prevent us from being our best selves. The key to breaking free is to accept that you're not perfect and that you're capable of making mistakes. Join the conversation with Sean Crane as he shares his journey from prison to becoming a Life Coach, TedX Speaker, and a Best-Selling Author. At 23, Sean Crane was sentenced to 7 years in prison for a crime he didn't commit. With nothing positive to show for his life up to that point and a massive challenge ahead, he had a decision to make… Would he give up and let the rest of his life pass him by as the first 23 years did, or could he face his fears, fight through the pain and pursue the life he always wanted? From a small cement box, Sean was able to take control of his life. He completely transformed his mentality, his routines, and the results he got in his life. “In that cell, I started to create the life of my dreams that I am able to live today.” Sean Michael Crane is a life coach with an incredible story of perseverance and determination. He has used his hardships and life experience to reach others and inspire them to conquer their fears and pursue the life they have always dreamed of living just as he has. Tune in! During this episode, you will learn about; [00:49] What's in it for you in today's episode [02:58] How Sean ended up with 2,000 days in prison [06:05] Sean's upbringing and childhood experiences [09:13] The aftermath of the fight and trial in court [11:37] How hard it was to plead guilty [15:49] Mental reactions that Sean had while in prison [19:11] Things you can do to avoid risky situations that could land you in prison [22:13] How to change your mindset- starting today! [28:23] Learn to take responsibility for your predicaments [35:09] Best approaches you can use to help people [38:16] Self-made ideas are more powerful than outside ideas [40:34] About Sean's book, how it came about, and why you need a copy [43:06] Rapid fire questions [44:06] How to connect with Sean [44:39] Key takeaway lessons for you [46:07] Episode wrap up Notable Quotes ~ “Real friends are known in times of need.” ~ “The jail cell could be the missing puzzle in your life. Don't curse the moment, rather learn from it.” ~ “Fear has killed many more dreams than all the world wars combined.” ~ “Pain and desire are the strongest motivators to a mindset change.” ~ “You'll never learn a lesson that's targeted to you if you keep on pointing fingers.” Sean's Book ~ Break Free Of Limitations And Unlock Your True Potential by Sean Crane: https://www.amazon.com/Prison-Your-Own-Limitations-Potential-ebook/dp/B08SQR21M4 Keep In Touch with Sean Crane: Website: https://www.seanmichaelcrane.org/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sean_michael_crane/ Facebook: https://web.facebook.com/groups/2484901135093142/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sean-crane-0bab4315a/ — Follow me… 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/

Learn Speak Teach #11 w/ Sean V Bradley of Dealer Synergy, and Vice TV's "I Was a Teenage Felon." - Watch The Full Episode: https://youtu.be/untFOj5fbzk - Success has a lot to do with the mindset you have. Your success potential is the sum total of the people, places, and things you do. Without changing the people in your circle, the places you go, and the things you do, you will never be able to go beyond where you are today. Success requires finding your passion for doing the things you want and connecting with the right people to help you realize it. Knowing your why is the first step to identifying the structures that will propel you towards your success. You have no excuse. If Sean, an ex-gang member and ex-convict, made it to the top of the game, you can also do it. Join the conversation with Sean V. Bradley as he shares his journey and how he went from candy flipping to a multi-millionaire car trainer. Sean is a co-founder and the president at Dealer Synergy. He is also a best-selling author, radio talk show host, and the Star of the Vice TV Hit show: I Was A Teenage Felon. Tune in! During this episode, you will learn about; [00:34] Introduction to the episode [02:49] Sean's backstory, how he went from candy flipping to multi-millionaire car trainer [05:57] What Sean appreciates about Vice TV and what they missed in his story [10:11] What Sean learned from Russians and how it influenced his life in federal prison [16:53] How Sean met his wife 15 years ago [17:40] About the movie that is coming and what makes Sean's story phenomenal [19:29] Sean's motivation and his drive from a young age [20:48] Sean's experience after he was released from prison [22:55] His tipping point and when he realized he needed something better [26:33] The only thing that Sean learned in prison about change, “people, places, and things.” [27:51] Where to start to connect with the right tools and claim your success [33:14] The concepts from Stephen Covey book that led Sean to his ultimate success [36:06] Developing and building teams through synergy interdependence [39:45] A bit about Sean's book Googleopoly, strategies on building real estate on Google. [42:48] Sean's strategies in video search engine optimization that made him famous [53:10] Who can reach out and how you can learn more about Sean [56:27] Sean's foundation Help Because You Can and his mission in life [01:01:15] Sean's worst experiences and why you have no excuse not to achieve Notable Quotes ~“If you want to change, you need to change three things, “people, places, and things.” ~“Changing your mindset will allow you to be more, do more, and achieve more.” ~“If you're not motivated and you don't want something bad enough, it's never going to manifest.” ~“When your WHYs become more than the HOWs and the WHATs, then you will be successful.” ~“Never forget where you come from; help because you can.” Keep In Touch with Sean V. Bradley: Website: www://dealersynergy.com/ www://internetsales20group.com/sean-v-bradley-csp/ Radio Show: www.againstalloddsradioshow.com/ Sean's Organization: www://dealersynergy.com/help-because-you-can/ Vice TV show: I Was A Teenage Felon. www://iwasateenagefelon.com/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/seanvbradley/ Facebook: www.facebook.com/seanvbradley Facebook: www.facebook.com/MillionaireCarSalesman/ LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/seanvbradley/ YouTube:www.youtube.com/c/SeanVBradleyTV/featured — Get Sean V. Bradley's Book: www.amazon.com/Win-Game-Googleopoly-Unlocking-Strategy/dp/1119002583 Get Stephen Covey's Book: www.amazon.com/Habits-Highly-Effective-People/dp/0671708635 — Follow me… 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/

Learn Speak Teach #10 w/ Lance Essihos of University of Adversity - Intuition can be a powerful tool in personal development and growth. However, most of us don't know how to tap into our intuition or what it really is. Listening to your intuition will align you with your true self. When you're in alignment with your truth, you have a stronger sense of purpose, direction, and motivation. This practice can help you move away from physical and mental blocks hindering your progress in life. It also gives you a better understanding of who you are, who you're meant to be, where you're going, and what makes you happy. Join the conversation with Lance Essihos as he shares his journey and how he moved from alcoholism to adversity expert. Lance is an entrepreneur, podcaster, and author. He's also the host of the University of Adversity Podcast, which he created to help people learn from stories of adversity and transform their lives for the better.  .  Tune in! 
 During this episode, you will learn about: [00:01] Introduction to the episode [03:10] Lance career backstory and podcasting journey [06:08] Lance moments of adversities, addiction, and healing  [11:36] Lance sobriety journey and the new practices he incorporated to replace alcohol [14:51] Five steps to quit drinking and beat alcohol addiction  [20:04] High and low levels of energy vibration and using alcohol as a distractor  [23:25] Getting past the stimulus and the shiny objects  [27:50] How Lance started his podcast and what inspired him toward his passion   [34:30] Tapping into your intuition and staying aligned with your truth [40:16] Personal development, intellectual stimulation, and taking action  [43:12] Lance's mentor and the inspiration he gets from him [49:50] Getting clear on your whys and how this connected Lance to his success [52:41] What next for Lance and his upcoming book “Mastering Adversity.” [54:36] How to reach out and connect with Lance [55:17] About the University of Adversity Podcast and what to expect  [56:51] Call to action and ending the show  Notable Quotes:   “If you want to break a bad habit, you've to replace it with something else.” “If you're committed to what you want, nothing should get in the way.”  “Most of us use alcohol as an escape route.”  “We should give ourselves space to feel things and process them.” “Don't listen to the NOs. Listen to the knowing inside you.”  “It's hard to listen to your intuition unless you quiet the noise.” Watch the Full Episode: www.youtube/WX121DY2eI8 Keep In Touch with Lance: Website: www.lanceessihos.com/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/lance.essihos/ LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/lance-w-essihos-8a4062171/- - Check out the Rochester Business Connections website: www.rochesternypodcast.com Listen on… Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6GIUXbsHXx0%E2%80%A68sQLm6JR2vHOUuIw iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/real-business-connections-network/id1537115928 – Follow me… 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

Learn Speak Teach #9 w/ Candace Charee', Founder/CEO of Effortlessly Manifesting - In this episode, Ben Albert speaks with Candace Charee', a manifestation expert, innovative mindset coach, and founder of Effortless Manifesting, LLC, where she specializes in helping people manifest the lives of their dreams. By fusing practical strategies with the teachings of esteemed manifestation teacher Neville Goddard, Candace walks her students down the path of elevating to the next level and creating their best lives. Tune in as she shares on how you can use the “Law of Assumption” to reprogram your mind, revise your past, live in the future, and also recreate people to show up the way you want them to. Timestamp: [02:51] About Candace and Effortless Manifesting [03:28] The “Law of Assumption” vs. The Law of Attraction” [05:18] How to utilize the Law of Assumption [08:44] Candace's story and background with the Law of Assumption [13:17] Candace's past traumas [15:45] Revising your past and reprogramming the mind [19:17] Some of Candace's services [21:10] Using the Law of Assumption to live in the future [23:01] Ideal reality meditation [[24:37] Overcoming the fear of trusting your decisions [27:24] How to revisit a past event [28:57] What a session with Candace looks like [33:50] How assumptions and intentions can affect those around you [35:28] Recreating people from the feet to the mind [39:35] Giving space to people [41:32] The true freedom starts internally [43:44] Why the Law of Attraction is limiting [44:36] The “rapid fire round” [46:08] Candace's vision for the future [47:18] Connect with Candace Notable Quotes: ~When you understand you are consciously creating a reality, it puts so much power at your fingertips to create the life that you deserve. ~When we imagine over and over and we couple that with our feelings, then things will create for us. ~When you make a decision, you need to assume it's always working out. Because there's never really the best time. The best time is when you decide, “I'm doing this!” ~Our assumptions block people from showing up the way that you ultimately want them to show up. And your own assumptions block you from showing up how you want to show up. ~Remove your assumptions and recreate your ideal reality and the people in it, so that they have room to come back in your life the way that you want them to. ~There's no one to change but self. ~I can't say I'm a victim of my circumstance because I'm aware I can change the truth. Resources- Keep In Touch with Candace: Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/candacecharee/ Website: www.effortlessmanifesting.com/ Watch the Full Episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mgx0m6_KovY 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://balbertmarketing.com/

Learn Speak Teach #8 w/ award-winning writer, Wall Street Journal Cartoonist, & founder of cartoonists.org, Stu Heinecke In this episode, we're joined by Stu Heinecke, a Marketer, WSJ cartoonist, and Author of How to Get a Meeting with Anyone. The book was released in 2016 and has since created a revolution in the way people get meetings and sell. Recently it was named one of the top 64 sales books of all time. People worldwide have been discovering the power of contact marketing ever since. Stu Heinecke talks about the meaning of contact marketing, the two forms of direct marketing, the benefits of contact campaigns, examples of contact campaigns, and the most effective ways of using contact marketing. He also shares a video of influencer Billy Gene's reaction to receiving the cartoon campaign. Tune in to learn more about the importance of using contact marketing in growing your business. And be sure to listen all the way through to learn “How To Grow a Business Like a Weed.” Timestamp: [02:00] Stu Heinecke bio [03:26] The meaning of contact marketing [04:22] The two forms of direct marketing [07:50] A video of Billy Gene's reaction in receiving the cartoon campaign [15:15] What Ben Albert does [18:32] Stu's thoughts on what Ben Albert is doing [24:32] The benefits of contact campaigns [40:55] Examples of contact campaigns [44:18] Standing out in marketing [47:04] The meaning of growing our businesses like a weed [49:57] How to grow our businesses like a weed [52:21] The three levels of scaling [58:05] The closing questions Notable quotes ~If you can't get meetings, nothing will happen in your life. ~If you need to get meetings with prospects that can change the scale of everything, you better be investing something into connecting with them so that they lead to business. ~If you make enough phone calls and you are fine in your approach, that will work but only to a certain extent. ~Always shoot for things that'll make people astonished. ~Use uncrowded channels. Sending something through the mail is an uncrowded channel. ~The “weed mindset” is resilient, aggressive, argent, persistent, and optimistic. ~If you want to connect with people, stand out! Resources: Keep In Touch with Stu: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stuheinecke/ Website: https://stuheinecke.com/ Take The Course: https://getmeetings.kartra.com/page/cyt13 Purchase: “How To Get A Meeting With Anyone:” https://www.amazon.com/dp/B019WQU7YQ/ref=dp-kindle-redirect?_encoding=UTF8&btkr=1 Pre-Order "How To Grow Your Business Like a Weed:" https://www.amazon.com/Grow-Your-Business-Like-Weed-ebook/dp/B09FRYHDWK Watch the Full Episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/sQGh2CCYz64 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://balbertmarketing.com/

Learn Speak Teach #7 w/ Oscar Pedroso, Founder/CEO of Thimble.io ~ Keep In Touch with Oscar: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/oscarpedroso/ Website: https://thimble.io/ Invest in Thimble Today: https://republic.co/thimble – Watch the Full Episode: https://youtu.be/efmEB_b4c7U - 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

Learn Speak Teach #6 w/ Human Behavior & Performace Coach, Brian Bogert ~ Keep In Touch with Brian: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brianbogert/ Website: https://brianbogert.com/ No Limits: https://iamnolimits.com/ – Watch the Full Episode: https://youtu.be/oTbeiIa0jQ4 - 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

Learn Speak Teach #5 w/ World-Class Video Consultant, Alex Sheridan of Impaxs. ~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 Alex: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexbsheridan/ Website: https://impaxs.com/ – Watch the Full Episode: https://youtu.be/xuM-_g_UmOc - 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

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

Learn Speak Teach #3 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! ENJOY EPISODE THREE OF LEARN SPEAK TEACH w/ Author, Speak, and Coach, Gregg Vanourek! - Keep In Touch with Gregg: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gregg-vanourek-5347b11/ Website: https://greggvanourek.com/ – Watch the Full Episode: https://youtu.be/CzLtgTmaZ_M - 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

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! Episode TWO of Learn Speak Teach w/ Entrepreneurs' Success Coach Russ "The Big Guy" Swanger. "Russ provides unique training for new business owners, aspiring entrepreneurs, and creatives in the form of publications, keynotes, webinars, and live workshops, which help professionals quickly acquire the skills necessary to navigate the business world, grow their businesses, and make money. If you already have employees, Russ provides a rich experience for them designed to help them be productive and feel fulfilled, thus helping you reach your company's goals. " Reach out to Russ: https://www.linkedin.com/in/russthebigguy/ https://www.russthebigguy.com/ ---- Check out the Rochester Business Connection 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 Soundcloud: https://www.soundcloud.com/rbconnections/sets/rochesterbusinessconnections - Follow me... Facebook https://www.facebook.com/balbertmarketing Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realbenalbert Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-albert-a74737106/ - RBC is made possible by www.balbertmarketing.com

Rochester Business Connections is excited to announce a brand 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! We will expand our reach and bring on the very best guests we can! Episode ONE of Learn Speak Teach w/ Sports Psychologist, Dr. Nick. Molinaro of Performance In Mind! "Dr. Nick is a licensed psychologist with over 35 years of experience in clinical, sport, and performance psychology. He serves as a strategic performance consultant to Fortune 500 companies in the financial, pharmaceutical, and manufacturing sectors. His roster of elite athletes includes players in the PGA, LPGA, NBA, and NFL as well as USA Olympic team members in multiple sports." Reach out to Dr.Nick: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-molinaro-ed-d-835b7630/ https://www.performanceinmind.com/ ---- Check out the Rochester Business Connection 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 Soundcloud: https://www.soundcloud.com/rbconnections/sets/rochesterbusinessconnections - Follow me... Facebook https://www.facebook.com/balbertmarketing Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realbenalbert Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-albert-a74737106/ - RBC is made possible by www.balbertmarketing.com