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Real Business Connections

Ben Albert
Networking
Entrepreneurship
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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, entreprene... more

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Aleasha Bahr
Founder of Black Sheep Sales, sales educator
Black Sheep Sales
Episode: Black Sheep Sales: Win Clients Without Acting Like a Douche w/ Aleasha Bahr (LST #162)
Amberly Lago
Two-time bestselling author, TEDx speaker, peak performance coach, and founder of Unstoppable Life
Unstoppable Life; True Grit and Grace; True Grit and Grace podcast
Episode: Amberly Lago || You Don’t Have To Be Fortunate to Achieve Fortune (REPLAY)
Eric Jorgenson
Entrepreneur, author, and investor featured on the show
ejorgenson.com / Naval Ravikant Almanack project
Episode: What REALLY Happened to Scribe Media? w/ Eric Jorgenson (REPLAY)
Shabana Serang
The Mercy Queen; founder of The Mercy Mission and Mercy Mediterranean; Jay Shetty certified life coach
The Mercy Mission; Mercy Mediterranean; Luna's Halal Taqueria; Miracles 4 Mercy
Episode: Mercy Isn’t Weakness w/ The Mercy Queen Shabana Serang (LST #161)
Jen Du Plessis
Business coach and entrepreneur known as The Business Scaling Architect
Elite Business Success / The Business Scaling Architect
Episode: Stop Eating Soup With a Fork w/ Lady Jen Du Plessis (FMF #72)
Michael Ceely
Psychotherapist and executive coach
Self-employed / Michael Ceely
Episode: Psychologist Says Treat Business Like A Sport And Play To Win w/ Michael Ceely (LST #160)
Vincent A. Lanci
Survivor of traumatic brain injury, entrepreneur, podcast host, and coach
Living Proof TBI Coaching / Coming Alive Podcast Production
Episode: From Left for Dead to Changing Lives w/ Vincent A. Lanci (FMF #71)
Marcus Campbell
Affiliate Marketing Dude, guest expert on affiliate marketing
Individual expert
Episode: Affiliate Marketing Ask Me Anything w/ Marcus Campbell at GrowGetters ONLY (GG #35)
Pia Silva
Author of Scale Solo and consultant helping solo business owners scale profit and freedom
Scale Solo / Branding agency
Episode: How to Scale Solo Without Burning Out w/ Pia Silva (LST #159)

Host

Ben Albert
Host of Real Business Connections

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 209 ratings
  • Great conversations!

    Ben is an excellent host!! Asks deep questions and really gets into it!! I recommend you listen!

    Thank you Ben for what you are doing! 🙌🏼🙌🏼

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Play a Bigger Game
    Canada2 months ago
  • Great Business Insights and Authentic Conversations

    Real Business Connections is a great podcast for anyone looking to learn more about business growth and networking. Ben brings on interesting guests who share practical advice, real experiences, and useful business insights. I especially enjoyed the episode with Jennifer Drummond. Since we know Jennifer, it was great to hear her perspective and story shared in such an authentic and engaging way. The podcast is easy to follow and consistently provides valuable insights for entrepreneurs and profe... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    kangaroo54321
    Philippines2 months ago
  • Real conversations!

    I love this podcast for so many reasons! Ben has an ability to engage his guests into REAL conversations. Always insightful, vulnerable and entertaining.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jill Schulman
    United States2 months ago
  • Great for connectors

    This show is a really valuable listen for anyone who wants practical, relationship-driven business advice without any BS. Ben is thoughtful. He's prepared. He asks smart questions. He keeps the conversation focused on takeaways that are actionable and you can apply in your life. Thank entrepreneurship growth. Highly recommend it for founders, professionals, and executives looking to build connections.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ahendon2020
    United States4 months ago
  • Phenomenal

    This is one of my favorite podcasts in the world! Ben asks all the questions I want to hear! I have been listening and it was a dream come true to get to be a guest!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Amberly Lago
    United States5 months ago

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Broadly praised for actionable, relationship-focused business insights and thoughtful questions.
Listeners emphasize deep, authentic conversations and practical takeaways that go beyond surface-level tactics.

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From Left for Dead to Changing Lives w/ Vincent A. Lanci (FMF #71)
Q: Tell us one more time how to connect, keep in touch. How do we follow up and say hello?
Visit timewithvincent.com or vincentalanci.com to connect and learn more, with discovery calls available on timewithvincent.com.
Affiliate Marketing Ask Me Anything w/ Marcus Campbell at GrowGetters ONLY (GG #35)
Q: How can a new business or author start an affiliate program?
Start by choosing a domain and a clear promotion angle, build an easy sign-up process for affiliates, and offer a simple initial win (e.g., a low-priced course) with generous commissions to incentivize early participants. Then expand with traffic sources and webinars to convert leads into buyers.
Affiliate Marketing Ask Me Anything w/ Marcus Campbell at GrowGetters ONLY (GG #35)
Q: What is affiliate marketing, in simple terms, and who participates in it?
Affiliate marketing is a large ecosystem where you promote someone else's product or service and earn a commission for referrals or sales. It includes pay-per-sale, pay-per-click, and CPA models, with big players like Amazon, Google, and various services acting as the advertisers and networks that facilitate tracking and payments.
Mercy Isn’t Weakness w/ The Mercy Queen Shabana Serang (LST #161)
Q: How can listeners support your work?
Audiences can follow and engage with The Mercy Queen on social media and podcast, donate to the nonprofit, support Mercy Mediterranean and Luna's Halal Taqueria, and consider partnering or investing to help franchise expansion.
Mercy Isn’t Weakness w/ The Mercy Queen Shabana Serang (LST #161)
Q: What is the practical model of The Mercy Mission?
The Mercy Mission blends hospitality (a restaurant/food concept) with philanthropy, using profits to fund nonprofit work and create a franchise model that sustains charitable initiatives while engaging communities through food and dialogue.

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What is Real Business Connections about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A practical show focused on real-world business growth, marketing, and leadership. Across episodes, listeners hear founder and industry leader interviews that blend actionable tactics—like social selling, content marketing, and effective networking—with personal growth stories, resilience, and authentic leadership. Guests span marketers, authors, coaches, and practitioners, offering concrete takeaways while revealing the human journeys behind success. The format leans into deep conversations, but keeps actionable outcomes top of mind, making it valuable for entrepreneurs, sales professionals, and marketers seeking tangible results and higher-level mindset shifts.

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Recent guests on Real Business Connections include:

1. Aleasha Bahr
2. Amberly Lago
3. Eric Jorgenson
4. Shabana Serang
5. Jen Du Plessis
6. Michael Ceely
7. Vincent A. Lanci
8. Marcus Campbell

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