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Learn Speak Teach

Learn Speak Teach

Written by: Ben Albert of Real Business Connections
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Real conversations with internationally known mentors. If you love to LEARN, be inspired, and achieve, we’re here to SPEAK and TEACH!


Join host Ben Albert for authentic and impactful discussions with world-renowned mentors on the Learn Speak Teach Podcast by Real Business Connections. From executives and entrepreneurs to behavior scientists and wellness experts, we explore diverse voices, compressing decades of wisdom into insightful minutes.


This isn't just about actionable insights. We delve deeper, navigating through struggle and resilience towards success. Discover the importance of networking, the journey to entrepreneurial success, the dynamics of human behavior in business, the art of public speaking, and more.


Embark on this learning expedition to inspire achievement. With Learn Speak Teach, engage in conversations that matter. Let's learn, speak, and teach together!



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  • How to Create What You Can, Not What You Should w/ Vinnie Potestivo (LST #153)

    How to Create What You Can, Not What You Should w/ Vinnie Potestivo (LST #153)
    Apr 27 2026
    Watch the full episode on Youtube: https://youtu.be/8QwCwGjDn-ILearn Speak Teach Episode #153 with Vinnie Potestivo.What does it really take to get discovered, build a personal brand, and create content that lasts? In this episode, Vinnie Potestivo shares why creators, entrepreneurs, and leaders need to stop waiting for perfect conditions and start making what they can with what they already have.Today, we are thrilled to have Vinnie Potestivo on the show, an Emmy Award-winning media advisor, talent development and media strategist, and the host of I Have A Podcast. Vinnie is widely known for helping executives, founders, and creatives grow and monetize their personal brands, and for launching talent, shows, and media properties that have shaped modern pop culture.As a network executive at MTV from 1998 to 2007, Vinnie helped discover talent and develop original programming behind shows and franchises including Punk’d, The Osbournes, TRL, 8th & Ocean, Wild ’N Out, and The Challenge. Through his work at VPE and beyond, he has continued helping clients develop, launch, distribute, and amplify original content across platforms, especially in podcasting.In this episode, Vinnie shares stories from his early days editing with two VCRs, building his career at MTV, and learning what really makes content timeless. The conversation also explores podcast guesting, audience-building, creative resilience, and why documenting your life can often be more powerful than trying to manufacture perfect content.During this episode, you will learn about:[00:00] Trailer + Intro[01:25] Creativity as a Survival Skill[02:28] Editing with Two VCRs[05:14] Create First, Edit Later[06:18] Why Documenting Works[10:17] What Makes Content Timeless[13:46] The Osbournes and Building Hit Shows[18:11] Punk’d, Jersey Shore, and Media Evolution[26:37] How to Start Building a Brand[30:40] Why Podcast Guesting Matters[34:44] Using a Podcast to Declare Who You Are[36:39] Finding Your Voice in Public[41:18] Why Human Beats Perfect[51:10] The Why Ladder[53:28] Create What You Can, Not What You Should[58:28] What Vinnie Gets to Do Next[59:14] Launching Networks, Not Just ShowsKey Takeaways: • Being a creative is a survival skill. ~Vinnie Potestivo• The audience makes content timeless. The content doesn’t make it a great series. ~Vinnie Potestivo• Any podcast that has me is my podcast. ~Vinnie Potestivo• I use my podcast as a way to declare who I am. ~Vinnie Potestivo• The hardest thing about being a guest is listening. It’s not speaking actually. ~Vinnie Potestivo• I’ll niche down and refine the message, but I will never niche down and refine the person. ~Vinnie Potestivo• Just don’t let there not being an audience prevent you from creating the thing that you’re capable of creating right now. ~Vinnie Potestivo• Create what you can, not what you should. ~Vinnie Potestivo• Different questions will get you different answers. ~Vinnie Potestivo• It’s the person that might be stumbling, bumbling over the question that the listener trusts more than the sweet-talking guy with the gel in their hair. ~Ben AlbertKeep In Touch with Vinnie Potestivo:Website: https://www.vpe.tv/Podcast: https://www.ihaveapodcast.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vinniepotestivoEmail: vinnie@vpetalent.comPodmatch: https://www.podmatch.com/member/vinniepotestivo Additional Resources:I Have A Podcast: https://www.ihaveapodcast.com/Vinnie’s Creator Hub: https://vpe.tv/hubPodcast Amplification Tool: https://vpe.tv/quuu How To Stand Out: https://vpe.tv/fascinate —Follow Balbert…Facebook: www.facebook.com/realbusinessconnectionsInstagram: www.instagram.com/realbenalbert/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/realbenalbert/Website: https://www.realbusinessconnections.com/–LST is made possible by www://balbertmarketing.com/-This feed is JUST LEARN SPEAK TEACH EPISODES.
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    1 hr and 1 min
  • How to Master Your Energy and Step Into Visible Leadership w/ Anniston Riekstins (LST #152)

    How to Master Your Energy and Step Into Visible Leadership w/ Anniston Riekstins (LST #152)
    Apr 20 2026
    Learn Speak Teach Episode #152 with Anniston Riekstins.Mastering your energy is the bridge to greater peace, calm, presence, creativity, and success. As you become more intentional with your energy, you gain clarity, move with purpose, and attract opportunities and clients that truly align with who you are.Today, we are thrilled to have Anniston Riekstins on the show, a transformational mentor for women, master numerologist, best-selling author of The Universe Is Hiring, and founder and host of The Anniston Riekstins Show.In this episode, Anniston shares the warning signs that indicate you need to master your energy. Moreover, she highlights the benefits of regulating your energy and provides practical tips to get started.The episode also explores the fascinating world of numerology and its role in understanding your life path.During this episode, you will learn about:[00:00] Trailer [01:55] Mastering Your Energy[07:54] Warning Signs[10:00] Benefits[19:27] Attracting Ideal Clients[29:31] Numerology[46:49] Learn moreLife Path Workshop: Your Prosperity Code - https://youtu.be/AEGXPuMLSpI2026 Energetic Forecast: https://youtu.be/P63YC8OkiwgLife Path Quiz: Uncover the Hidden Patterns Shaping Your Life - https://www.annistonriekstins.com/discover-whats-keeping-you-hidden-quiz[49:00] Current Focus[59:55] Connect with Anniston • Website: https://www.annistonriekstins.com/• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/annistonblairriekstins/• Podcast: https://www.annistonriekstins.com/podcasts/the-anniston-riekstins-showKey Takeaways: • Stress scatters our thoughts, reduces our efficiency, and causes us to waste time, making it harder to complete tasks quickly and effectively. ~Anniston Riekstins [03:46]• You can never fully master your energy because it is constantly evolving. ~Anniston Riekstins [05:23]• Mastering your energy is the bridge to greater peace, calm, presence, and success. ~Anniston Riekstins [10:02]• Everything is a reflection. When you make internal shifts, you begin to see those changes reflected externally. ~Anniston Riekstins [29:03]• Success rewards speed. ~Ben Albert [41:06]• We cannot create change or solve problems with the same energy that created them. ~Anniston Riekstins [52:05]• The most powerful person in the room is the one who is most regulated.” ~Anniston Riekstins [55:54]Keep In Touch with Anniston Riekstins:Website: https://www.annistonriekstins.com/Facebook: https://web.facebook.com/anniston.blair.9#Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/annistonblairriekstins/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anniston-blair-riekstins-a33766349/Additional Resources:Life Path Workshop: Your Prosperity Code - https://youtu.be/AEGXPuMLSpI2026 Energetic Forecast: https://youtu.be/P63YC8OkiwgLife Path Quiz: Uncover the Hidden Patterns Shaping Your Life - https://www.annistonriekstins.com/discover-whats-keeping-you-hidden-quiz—Follow Balbert…Facebook: www.facebook.com/realbusinessconnectionsInstagram: www.instagram.com/realbenalbert/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/realbenalbert/Website: https://www.realbusinessconnections.com/–LST is made possible by www://balbertmarketing.com/-This feed is JUST LEARN SPEAK TEACH EPISODES. To listen to all of our episodes from "Real Business Connections," search 'Real Business Connections' on your podcast player, or head to www.RealBusinessConnections.com
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    1 hr and 2 mins
  • The Presence-Centered Path for Business Leaders w/ Christian F Johnson (LST #151)

    The Presence-Centered Path for Business Leaders w/ Christian F Johnson (LST #151)
    Apr 13 2026
    Learn Speak Teach Episode #151 with Christian F Johnson. In a world full of distractions and pressure, staying aligned with purpose can feel impossible. However, embracing the Presence-Centered Path helps you regain clarity, sharpen your focus, and perform at your best every day.In this episode, Ben Albert speaks with Christian F Johnson, a Presence-Centered Leadership Coach, Speaker, and Author who helps high-achieving leaders lead from divine alignment rather than performance. Through his signature framework, The Presence-Centered Path™, he guides leaders to destroy distractions, align with God, and fortify their focus to lead with peace, purpose, and power.Christian shares the secrets behind his powerful MC performances and offers practical tips on mastering public speaking. He explains how leaders and speakers can show up authentically and connect deeply with their audience.Christian also introduces the R.I.N.S.E. Method, a 5-step spiritual recalibration system that helps high-achieving leaders realign when stress and distractions take over. Additionally, he discusses how to live authentically and cultivate a net positive life that balances success with purpose.Lastly, Christian shares his personal journey to finding God and offers practical guidance on choosing the right mentor or coach.During this episode, you will learn about:[00:00] Trailer [01:58] Secrets of MCing[07:19] Public Speaking[09:16] R.I.N.S.E[13:55] Being Your Authentic Self[17:18] Connect with Christian• Website: https://iamchristianfjohnson.com/• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/iamchristianfjohnson/[18:30] Net Positive Life[28:00] Finding God[37:37] Choosing a Coach[44:14] Support Christian• Website: https://iamchristianfjohnson.com/• Book: https://www.amazon.com/When-Youre-Speaking-Still-Silent/dp/B0F6YQ8NSWKey Takeaways: • In public speaking, we must embody what we are speaking from. ~Christian F. Johnson [12:57]• “You have to be you; everybody else is taken.” ~Christian F Johnson [15:07]• You already have everything you need to succeed; we just sometimes need external things to remind us of what we already have. ~Christian F Johnson [16:29]• “Spend time loving over hating.” ~Christian F Johnson [35:08]• Healing is just applying love to the places that are hurting. ~Ben Albert [35:27]• “You don’t need a new voice; you just need to return to your authentic voice.” ~Christian F Johnson [48:29]• “What you feed will live, and what you starve will die.” ~Christian F Johnson [48:58]People Mentioned and Other Resources:1. When You’re Speaking, But Still Silent: https://amzn.to/4rfJ7kI2. Kingdom Legacy House Church: https://klh.lifeKeep In Touch with Christian F Johnson:Website: https://iamchristianfjohnson.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/iamchristianfjohnson/Email: info@iamchristianfjohnson.com—Follow Balbert…Facebook: www.facebook.com/realbusinessconnectionsInstagram: www.instagram.com/realbenalbert/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/realbenalbert/Website: https://www.realbusinessconnections.com/–LST is made possible by www://balbertmarketing.com/
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    51 mins
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