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Real Business Connections - Self-Discovery For Entrepreneurs

Ben Albert | Entrepreneur
Entrepreneurship
Networking
Personal Growth
Storytelling
Leadership
Personal Development
Community Building
Linkedin
Public Speaking
Content Marketing
Content Creation
Personal Branding
Coaching
Podcasting
Marketing
Artificial Intelligence
Social Media
Audience Engagement
Email Marketing
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Real Business Connections is a business self-discovery podcast for entrepreneurs, marketers, salespeople, and business owners who want to grow without becoming fake, loud, pushy, or disconnected from who they are.

Hosted by Ben Albert, the show explores business, marketing, relationships, leadership, content, sales, personal growth, and the human side of success through real conversations with pe... more

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BREAKING NEWS: Pat Flynn sold Smart Passive Income, and Liz Wilcox bought SPI.

In this special Real Business Connections episode, Ben Albert sits down with Liz Wilcox right after the announcement that she purchased Smart Passive Income from Pat Flyn... more

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Real Talk with GrowGetters Episode #37 featuring Katrina Owens.

A strong personal brand is not just about being visible. It is about being known for the right thing.

In this exclusive “Ask Me Anything” session from the GrowGetters ONLY Inner Circle... more

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Fifteen Minute Fridays episode #55 Heather Parady.

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Learn Speak Teach Episode #145 with Simona Costantini.

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Wayne Chappelle
Sports psychologist and author
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Episode: Sports Psychologist Says You WANT Anxiety w/ Dr. Wayne Chappelle (LST #165)
Nippy Ames
Host of A Little Bit Culty, author of Navigating Cults, Control and Coercion
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Episode: Nippy Ames of A Little Bit Culty: Cults, Control & Coercion Unfiltered (LST #164)
Rudi Riekstins
Transformational speaker, executive coach, and business mentor for high performers and conscious entrepreneurs
Independent/GrowGetters ONLY inner circle
Episode: Aligned Success Ask Me Anything w/ Rudi Riekstins at GrowGetters ONLY (GG #36)
Laura Burkhauser
CEO of Descript
Descript
Episode: AI Can Edit Your Videos, But It Can’t Create Connection w/ Descript CEO Laura Burkhauser (LST #163)
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)
Nick Hutchison
Visionary behind BookThinkers
BookThinkers
Episode: How Nick Hutchison of BookThinkers Reads With Intention (REPLAY)
Markus Kaulius
Entrepreneur, fitness enthusiast, and investor
Five Talent Capital
Episode: How to Build Confidence and Wealth: From Skinny and Broke to Ripped and Rich w/ Markus Kaulius (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)

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Ben Albert
Host of Real Business Connections

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 217 ratings
  • What a show!

    I love how Ben and the guests actually get to the practical things that help versus just staying in the realm of “theory”.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Kenneth Kollasch
    United Statesa month ago
  • The Questions No One Asks

    Ben asks the best questions that get real answers everyone wonders about. He always has the best guests too!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    podcast nickname 2019
    United Statesa month ago
  • Bringing real connections to life

    The best interviewers are the ones that ask the right questions to bring out the stories that illustrate the point. Ben does that by bringing real connections guests have made to life so it’s easy for listeners to take those lessons into their process.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Joe Mindak
    United States2 months ago
  • A show you need to download NOW!

    Ben leads an engaging conversation, asks the right questions, and makes sure the listeners walk away with gold during each show. Thank you for putting this into the world, Ben. Keep shining.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Podcaster813
    United States2 months ago
  • Ben goes deep

    Ben is an amazing interviewer and and that makes his show incredibly special to listen to and as a guest. I had the pleasure of being interviewed by Ben and I appreciated how thoughtfully he guided us to different topics that he knew would be valuable for the audience. Must listen!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    PiaPiaSilva
    United States2 months ago

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The host asks deep, thoughtful questions that uncover meaningful lessons.

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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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Frequently Asked Questions About Real Business Connections

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

This show centers on practical business growth through human-centered conversations. Episodes frequently explore authentic selling, relationship-building, leadership, content strategy, and personal development for entrepreneurs, marketers, and sales professionals. Guests range from growth-focused coaches and CEOs to authors and technologists, often tying tactical tactics to deeper themes like trust, mindset, and sustainable scaling. A standout特色 is the emphasis on real-world applicability—listeners get actionable frameworks, candid stories of success and failure, and a focus on meaningful connections over flashy hype. The format often blends strategic insights with personal narratives, offering listeners both inspiration and concrete steps ... more

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2. Nippy Ames
3. Rudi Riekstins
4. Laura Burkhauser
5. Aleasha Bahr
6. Nick Hutchison
7. Markus Kaulius
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