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Real Business Connections

Ben Albert
Networking
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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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Recent Guests

Anne Peterson
Author of Is This a Cult? Confronting the Line Between Transformation and Exploitation
Author, Speaker on cult dynamics
Episode: Wait, Is This a Cult? Landmark and the Line Between Help and Harm w/ Anne Peterson (LST #157)
Nick Gray
Author of The 2-Hour Cocktail Party; founder of Museum Hack
Museum Hack
Episode: Ask Me Anything w/ Nick Gray at GrowGetters ONLY (GG #34)
Markus Kaulius
Fitness entrepreneur and investor
Five Talent Capital
Episode: How to Build Confidence and Wealth: From Skinny and Broke to Ripped and Rich w/ Markus Kaulius (LST #155)
Jill Schulman
Author of The Bravery Effect; Marine veteran; PhD-level researcher in positive psychology
Self-employed author and speaker
Episode: The Bravery Effect w/ Jill Schulman (LST #154)
Nick Hutchison
Author, podcast host, event leader, founder of BookThinkers
BookThinkers
Episode: Ask Me Anything w/ Nick Hutchison at GrowGetters ONLY (GG #33)
Vinnie Potestivo
Executive producer and content creator, known for MTV/Bravo reality TV work
Balbert Marketing / MTV / Bravo
Episode: How to Create What You Can, Not What You Should w/ Vinnie Potestivo (LST #153)
Anniston Blair Rieksteins
Numerologist, embodiment coach, and feminine leadership mentor
Self-employed / numerology and coaching practice
Episode: How to Master Your Energy and Step Into Visible Leadership w/ Anniston Riekstins (LST #152)
Christian F. Johnson
MC, personal development expert, and author
Book Thinkers; personal development speaker
Episode: The Presence-Centered Path for Business Leaders w/ Christian F Johnson (LST #151)
John David Mann
Co-author of The Go-Giver and multiple business parables
Go-Giver author, writer
Episode: Ask Me Anything w/ John David Mann at GrowGetters ONLY (GG #32)

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
    Canadaa month 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
    Philippinesa month 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 States3 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 States4 months ago

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Guests and host are praised for depth, variety of topics, and honest storytelling.
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.

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

How To Master Anything No Matter The Circumstance w/ Peter Sage (LST #156)
Q: What does it look like to become a secret agent of change in everyday life?
Peter outlines starting from one's own truth, becoming an example, and letting others respond to the invitation to change. He stresses responsibility, integrity, and the idea that everyone has their own journey and pace.
How To Master Anything No Matter The Circumstance w/ Peter Sage (LST #156)
Q: So Peter Sage, what was more difficult, rowing across the Atlantic or surviving prison?
Peter explains both were challenging in their own ways, with the ocean row lasting longer and featuring relentless physical hardship, while prison presented intense psychological and logistical hurdles. He emphasizes how both tested and reinforced self-mastery.
The Presence-Centered Path for Business Leaders w/ Christian F Johnson (LST #151)
Q: What do you do beforehand to ensure you're in a presence state?
He emphasizes prayer, planning, pacing, and a structured ROUTINE (RINSE) to recognize distractions, identify assignment, neutralize fear, strengthen focus, and execute from a centered place.
The Presence-Centered Path for Business Leaders w/ Christian F Johnson (LST #151)
Q: How did you prep for an event like that?
He described treating MC work as a core part of the event, not just the speaker's shadow, and using a system to align heart, mind, and mission before taking the stage.
Ask Me Anything w/ John David Mann at GrowGetters ONLY (GG #32)
Q: If you could recommend one topic for an author promo video, what should it be?
focus on the most significant and unexpected aha in the author's work or life, because audiences connect with the author's personal journey and distinctive perspective rather than just the book's surface topic.

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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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What guests have appeared on Real Business Connections?

Recent guests on Real Business Connections include:

1. Anne Peterson
2. Nick Gray
3. Markus Kaulius
4. Jill Schulman
5. Nick Hutchison
6. Vinnie Potestivo
7. Anniston Blair Rieksteins
8. Christian F. Johnson

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