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Real Business Connections

Real Business Connections

Written by: Ben Albert
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REAL Conversations w/ REAL business leaders making a REAL difference in our world!!!!


Yes, we’re a marketing podcast.


We dive into social selling, content marketing, networking, and LinkedIn, but we’re so much more.


We’re about the habits, mindsets, and strategies that create true growth, connection, and fulfillment.


Host Ben Albert chats with everyone from world-famous marketers, entrepreneurs, and sales geniuses to behavior scientists, wellness experts, and even near-death experience survivors. Each guest brings raw stories and insights, bridging real business success with personal growth.


His role? To pull out the best nibbles of wisdom, packing decades of experience into minutes for you, the listener.


Yes, we get actionable. However, we also look at the story behind the story. This podcast is a deep dive into struggle, failure, frustration, and how to develop true resilience that actually leads to success.


We tackle important topics such as:


• Why networking matters in business

• Proven ways to increase revenue

• Building real connections in business

• Content marketing for maximum visibility

• Using LinkedIn for social selling success

• Self-development goals for entrepreneurs

• How human behavior shapes success

• Mastering the art of persuasion

• Tips to crush your business goals

• Confidence in public speaking

• How to ask the right questions

• Creating an unforgettable brand

• Storytelling that builds belonging

• Habits for resilience in business

• What is real success?


Real Business Connections: on a mission to actually move the needle on 1 million lives, one conversation at a time!



Show Key:

LST= LEARN SPEAK TEACH

ROC: ROCHESTER(NY) BUSINESS CONNECTIONS

FMF: FIFTEEN MINUTE FRIDAY

HIT: REAL HITS

Bite: BEN'S BITES

GG: Real Talk w/ GrowGetters

AB²C Lunch Break Live - LinkedIn Panel Live Stream

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Episodes
  • How AI Changes Your Customers w/ Mark Schaefer (LST #143)

    How AI Changes Your Customers w/ Mark Schaefer (LST #143)
    Jan 26 2026
    Learn Speak Teach Episode #143 with Mark Schaefer.AI is evolving every day, and it is getting incredibly close to producing human-like responses. As this happens, the big question becomes: will the most human companies still win?In this episode, Ben is joined by Mark Schaefer, author, marketing thought leader, and a fourth time guest on the podcast. Mark also has a new book titled How AI Changes Your Customers. Together, they dive into the intersection of AI and humanity in business and unpack a critical question for our times: does the most human company still win even as artificial intelligence becomes more sophisticated?Whether you want to stand out against the rising tide of AI or find new ways to blend technology with real human connection, this episode offers nuggets of wisdom to help your brand move to the next level. Grab a notebook and pen and tune in.During this episode, you will learn about:[00:00] Trailer[01:31] Human first companies[04:56] Tactical empathy[05:45] Strategic awkwardness[10:19] Creativity and art in businesses[17:15] AI in a decade[18:01] The Diaper Business blog[20:00] Offsite versus onsite marketing[23:08] AI as a decision marker vs overrides[26:46] Creating override in decision making[30:24] Transcendent content[35:39] Brand culture[39:05] AI relationships[45:03] Get Mark’s bookAmazon: https://www.amazon.com/How-Changes-Your-Customers-Marketing-ebook/dp/B0FQ67TBHF [47:19] Creative ways to use AIKey Takeaways: • "In the future, the most human company might be a blend of real people and AI."~Mark Schaefer [02:51]• "AI is not empathetic. It gives the illusion of empathy." ~Mark Schaefer [03:46]• "Behind these AI interactions is a business plan."~Mark Schaefer [05:01]• "The real human value comes down to vulnerability and shared experiences." ~Mark Schaefer [08:35]• What's missing in the business voice today is this human connection, friendliness, accessibility, and vulnerability. ~Dr. Philip Kotler [12:01]• "There's no such thing as a weakness.There's just an overdone strength." ~Mark Schaefer [40:16]• You've got to bring the thunder every time. In everything that you do, double down on the quality. It's really the only way to win in this noisy world.~Mark Schaefer [51:52]People Mentioned and Other Resources:1. Marketing Rebellion2. Belonging to the BrandKeep In Touch with Mark Schaefer:Website: https://businessesgrow.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/markwschaefer/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/MarkSchaefer —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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    54 mins
  • This Corporate VP Quit to Build an 8-Figure Business w/ Eric Winegard (RBC #152)

    This Corporate VP Quit to Build an 8-Figure Business w/ Eric Winegard (RBC #152)
    Jan 19 2026
    Rochester Business Connections Episode #152 with Eric Winegard.Watch this episode on Youtube: https://youtu.be/lemHfNQRwbAIs it too late for you to transition from corporate to entrepreneurship? Eric Winegard believes it’s never too late. He walked away from corporate life as a top-producing Vice President and took a leap into entrepreneurship. Together with his wife, Eric has built Rare Blue Moon Marketing into an eight-figure business heading toward nine figures.In this episode, Eric Winegard joins Ben Albert on the show to share nuggets of wisdom on how we can create successful businesses no matter where we are. Eric advocates for starting marketing efforts by first understanding social media platforms and creating content that resonates with your audience. He also emphasizes the power of networking and shares how we can use AI to generate unlimited leads.Are you ready to take your business to the next level? Grab a notebook and pen, Eric has some powerful notes for you to take home.During this episode, you will learn about:[00:00] Trailer[01:22] Timing[02:22] The competitive Eric[04:37] The exit from corporate[08:21] Entrepreneurship mindset[10:23] Entrepreneurship takeaways[11:28] Services: addition vs subtraction[17:14] Limitless leads[24:02] Learn about Eric’s AIrunday.ai[24:35] Inception of Rare Blue Moon Marketing[32:50] Working with your partner[40:55] Business owner marketing[50:53] Support Eric WinegardInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ericwinegardofficial/Website: https://rarebluemoon.io/eric-alexis-winegard/[52:27] Sales tipKey Takeaways: • People will tell you that the best producers don't always make the best managers, but a lot of times you can learn so much from them. ~Eric Winegard [03:46]• “There's a lot to learn in business. It's not just sales.” ~ Eric Winegard [09:51]• I think in a way AI is going to be a blessing because the birth rate is so low, the people to service these low-level jobs aren’t even going to be there. ~ Eric Winegard [15:23]• “No business relationship is built without trust, and trust is built through conversation.” ~Ben Albert [21:53]• “I can't stress enough how many people don't take this step because they're just insecure about what other people are going to say.” ~Eric Winegard [45:25]• “People do business with the best people.” ~ Eric Winegard [53:40]Keep In Touch with Eric Winegard:Website: https://rarebluemoon.io/eric-alexis-winegard/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eric-winegard-93892717/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ericwinegardofficial/ —Follow Balbert…Facebook: www.facebook.com/realbusinessconnectionsInstagram: www.instagram.com/realbenalbert/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/realbenalbert/Website: https://www.realbusinessconnections.com/ –RBC is made possible by www://balbertmarketing.com/
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    51 mins
  • "It Can REGROW BODY PARTS?!" w/ Danielle (LST #142)

    "It Can REGROW BODY PARTS?!" w/ Danielle (LST #142)
    Jan 12 2026
    Learn Speak Teach Episode #142 with Danielle Fette.If you cut part of your finger and it fell to the floor, what do you think would be the best way to fix it? Have it sewn back? That’s the traditional approach medicine would take. Danielle Fette and her company have invented a technology that gives your body instructions to regrow the missing part of your finger. With this technology, sewing a body part back is no longer necessary.In this episode, Danielle Fette joins Ben Albert to discuss the revolution Fettech is bringing to the healthcare industry. Danielle and her husband, Clay Fette, are the co-founders of the company.Danielle tells Ben about surviving a plane fire in July 2025, becoming ‘the wound girl,’ and how she and her husband are transforming the healthcare industry through their companies, among other fascinating stories.Tune in for an in-depth conversation. During this episode, you will learn about:[00:00] Trailer[01:39] July 2025[08:53] Reaction to trauma[09:37] Victim mentality[11:13] Dwelling versus moving on too fast[12:43] Latest trend[13:35] The power couple[17:34] Divide and conquer[24:00] Support Danielle FetteWebsite: https://www.fettech.com/ [26:55] Changing lives[29:22] Is Fettech hiring?[34:06] How Danielle became the wound girl[38:58] What’s next for Danielle?[44:38] Connect with Danielle FetteInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/danielle.fette/ Key Takeaways: • I try not to forget when I go through hard times, because then it makes me appreciate the good times, but I don't let it define me. ~Danielle Fette [09:10]• “If things were good all the time, I don't know how great we'd be at growing and evolving. There'd be no reason to.”~Danielle Fette [14:29]• Scarring is a beautiful thing. It's basically saying, "Hey, cells, let's quickly put a patch there so there's no further injury or an infection that happens in the body.” ~Danielle Fette [20:27]• We all want to feel good in life, but unless you get in tune with your health, notice when something feels off, and speak up for yourself, you're going to get screwed in healthcare. ~Maria Menounos [24:36]• You have to work with people you're able to communicate with and you respect, whether you see eye to eye or not. ~Danielle Fette [32:17]• “My motto is, we're all going to be patients one day. Treat people the way you want to be treated.” ~Danielle Fette [37:58]Keep In Touch with Danielle Fette:Website: https://www.fettech.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/danielle.fette/ LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/danielle-fette —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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    47 mins
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