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Learn Speak TeachWhat Is A Chief Consciousness Officer? w/ Charley Johnson (LST #120)Learn Speak Teach Episode #120 with Charley Johnson.To be a Chief Consciousness Officer, you need to remain neutral in all situations. But how possible is it to truly stay neutral?Charley Johnson, the world’s first Chief Consciousness Officer, joins Ben Albert to spill the beans. In this in-depth conversation, they unpack what consciousness really is, how it's understood by different people, its role in organizations, how awareness of consciousness can transform your life, and the unique responsibilities of a Chief Consciousness Officer.Listen and learn.During this ep...2025-05-2852 min
Real Business ConnectionsWhat Is A Chief Consciousness Officer? w/ Charley Johnson (LST #120)Learn Speak Teach Episode #120 with Charley Johnson.To be a Chief Consciousness Officer, you need to remain neutral in all situations. But how possible is it to truly stay neutral?Charley Johnson, the world’s first Chief Consciousness Officer, joins Ben Albert to spill the beans. In this in-depth conversation, they unpack what consciousness really is, how it's understood by different people, its role in organizations, how awareness of consciousness can transform your life, and the unique responsibilities of a Chief Consciousness Officer.Listen and learn.During this ep...2025-05-2852 min
Learn Speak TeachBig Brand Energy w/ Katrina Owens (LST #116)Learn Speak Teach Episode #116 with Katrina Owens. When we’re starting out as entrepreneurs, we often feel small because we don’t yet know what our business will become. Embracing big brand energy means treating our business like it’s already the big business we’ve dreamed of, visualizing success, and acting as if we’ve already achieved it.In this episode, Ben Albert speaks with Katrina Owens, a Personal Branding & Public Relations Consultant. Katrina introduces the concept of big brand energy and explains how adopting this mindset can propel your busine...2025-03-0357 min
Real Business ConnectionsBig Brand Energy w/ Katrina Owens (LST #116)Learn Speak Teach Episode #116 with Katrina Owens. When we’re starting out as entrepreneurs, we often feel small because we don’t yet know what our business will become. Embracing big brand energy means treating our business like it’s already the big business we’ve dreamed of, visualizing success, and acting as if we’ve already achieved it.In this episode, Ben Albert speaks with Katrina Owens, a Personal Branding & Public Relations Consultant. Katrina introduces the concept of big brand energy and explains how adopting this mindset can propel your busine...2025-03-0357 min
Learn Speak TeachMindset Secrets For Life & Business Success w/ Alicia Cramer (LST #115)Learn Speak Teach Episode #115 with Alicia Cramer.Business success often requires more than just hard work and strategy; it requires a shift in mindset. Achieving a level of success beyond your preexisting self-image can feel unsettling, even leading to self-sabotage as your subconscious pulls you down to where you feel you belong.This internal struggle can hinder your ability to embrace growth and move forward. Reframing your mindset is crucial to overcoming these barriers and creating a path to sustained business success.In this...2025-02-1754 min
Real Business ConnectionsMindset Secrets For Life & Business Success w/ Alicia Cramer (LST #115)Learn Speak Teach Episode #115 with Alicia Cramer.Business success often requires more than just hard work and strategy; it requires a shift in mindset. Achieving a level of success beyond your preexisting self-image can feel unsettling, even leading to self-sabotage as your subconscious pulls you down to where you feel you belong.This internal struggle can hinder your ability to embrace growth and move forward. Reframing your mindset is crucial to overcoming these barriers and creating a path to sustained business success.In this...2025-02-1754 min
Real Business ConnectionsOvercoming Perfectionism As An Entrepreneur w/ Ilana Golan of Leap Academy (FMF #65)Fifteen Minute Fridays episode #65 Ilana Golan.Most entrepreneurs strive for success, but the pursuit of perfection often holds them back. When we overanalyze and wait for ideal conditions, we fail to take action, miss opportunities, and delay progress toward achieving our goals.In this episode, Ben Albert sits down with Ilana Golan, the founder and CEO of Leap Academy and a well-known Silicon Valley growth strategist. Ilana emphasizes the importance of being an action-taker as an entrepreneur, a mindset she lives by.As the...2025-01-3116 min
Fifteen Minute FridaysOvercoming Perfectionism As An Entrepreneur w/ Ilana Golan of Leap Academy (FMF #65)Fifteen Minute Fridays episode #65 Ilana Golan.Most entrepreneurs strive for success, but the pursuit of perfection often holds them back. When we overanalyze and wait for ideal conditions, we fail to take action, miss opportunities, and delay progress toward achieving our goals.In this episode, Ben Albert sits down with Ilana Golan, the founder and CEO of Leap Academy and a well-known Silicon Valley growth strategist. Ilana emphasizes the importance of being an action-taker as an entrepreneur, a mindset she lives by.As the...2025-01-3116 min
Fifteen Minute FridaysLeadership Lessons From Baseball with Damon Lembi (FMF #61)Fifteen Minute Fridays episode #61 with Damon Lembi.Life is a marathon, not a sprint. Learn to take small steps along the way and never stop learning.Damon Lembi is the CEO of The Learn It All Leader. He brings over 20 years of experience as a CEO and has a background in baseball. According to Damon, many of the leadership skills he applies today are borrowed from his baseball career.In this episode, Damon joins Ben Albert for a thought-provoking conversation on transforming lessons from...2024-11-0121 min
Learn Speak TeachFree LinkedIn Ads Masterclass w/ AJ Wilcox (LST #108)Learn Speak Teach Episode #108 with AJ Wilcox.Watch the full episode here: https://youtu.be/f8G3wsEn6SYA lead isn’t just a lead; we seek quality prospects who can elevate our businesses. With LinkedIn ads, you have the opportunity to target individuals based on their professional identity, an advantage that no other platform offers.In today’s episode, Ben Albert sits down with AJ Wilcox, a LinkedIn Ads Fanatic, Host of The LinkedIn Ads Show, and CEO of B2Linked. In this...2024-10-0743 min
Fifteen Minute FridaysFMF #60: Why Every Business Owner Should Have An Assistant w/ Rob LevinFifteen Minute Fridays episode #60 Rob Levin.As your business grows, the pace of change increases, making it increasingly difficult to keep up with the demands. Hiring an assistant not only sets you on the path to a better life but also allows you to focus on your unique abilities, which drive significant value for your company.Today, Ben Albert interviews Rob Levin, a serial entrepreneur with over 30 years of experience helping SMBs improve their operations. Rob is currently the Chairman and Co-Founder of WorkBetterNow (WBN), a company that provides...2024-09-0618 min
Learn Speak TeachLST #105: How To Get Sponsored w/ Justin Moore of Creator WizardLearn Speak Teach Episode #105 with Justin Moore.Watch the full episode on Youtube: https://youtu.be/v7OZR8JT_HoSecuring your ideal sponsorships can significantly boost your success as a creator by unlocking your full earning potential. Mastering the techniques to secure these partnerships helps ensure you’re not missing out on significant opportunities and fully leveraging your potential.In this enlightening episode, Ben Albert interviews Justin Moore, the founder of Creator Wizard, which helps creators find and negotiate their dream sponsorships. Justin di...2024-08-2657 min
Rochester Business ConnectionsROC #148 Decision Day w/ Leah LeverichRochester Business Connections #148 with Leah Leverich.Decision-making is crucial in our daily lives. It influences everything from personal goals to professional choices. It’s normal to feel uncertain about your next move, as navigating options and potential outcomes can often be challenging.In this fascinating episode, Ben Albert interviews Leah Leverich, an entrepreneur and Multimedia & Video Production Manager. Leah is also the host of the Decision Day podcast, where she shares her experience of taking a non-traditional path and helps students navigate life after high school. Her mission is to...2024-07-2254 min
Learn Speak TeachLST #101: Live Objection Handling, Marketing, and Sales with Aaron Martinez of Closers.IOLearn Speak Teach Episode #101 with Aaron Martinez.Many people encounter challenges in making sales, such as understanding customer needs, effectively addressing objections, and successfully closing deals.In this eye-opening conversation, Ben Albert speaks with Aaron Martinez, a partner at Closers.io. Closers.io is a sales training and recruitment company for coaches, consultants, course creators, marketing agencies, and other online service-based businesses.Aaron begins by debunking the biggest misconception about social media and delves into the challenges facing the coaching/education industry. He then...2024-07-0853 min
Real Business ConnectionsSharing Knowledge4Knowledge w/ College Student, Michael Richardson ll (ROC #147)Rochester Business Connections #147 with Michael Richardson ll.Sharing knowledge is the cornerstone of growth. It enables us to learn from others’ experiences and fosters collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement. As the world becomes increasingly knowledgeable and educated, it not only advances but also evolves into a better place for everyone to thrive.Joining us today is Michael Richardson II, the CEO and founder of Knowledge4Knowledge Instagram content and podcast. Michael is dedicated to educating and enhancing people’s mental and physical awareness. Currently, he is working on creating the...2024-05-2749 min
Rochester Business ConnectionsROC #147: Sharing Knowledge4Knowledge w/ College Student, Michael Richardson llRochester Business Connections #147 with Michael Richardson ll.Sharing knowledge is the cornerstone of growth. It enables us to learn from others’ experiences and fosters collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement. As the world becomes increasingly knowledgeable and educated, it not only advances but also evolves into a better place for everyone to thrive.Joining us today is Michael Richardson II, the CEO and founder of Knowledge4Knowledge Instagram content and podcast. Michael is dedicated to educating and enhancing people’s mental and physical awareness. Currently, he is working on creating the...2024-05-2749 min
Rochester Business ConnectionsROC #145: Elevate Your Mental Fitness w/ Jill PetersonMuch emphasis has been placed on physical fitness, teaching us the importance of caring for our bodies through practices like proper nutrition. However, just as we possess only one body, we also have one mind; therefore, prioritizing mental fitness alongside physical fitness is crucial. In this episode, Ben Albert sits down with Jill Peterson, the Founder and Chief Growth Strategist at Clover Insights. Additionally, Jill is a PQ coach for the Positive Intelligence program. She delves into the transformative concept of mental fitness and defines it as our capacity to handle life’s challenges from a p...2024-04-2941 min
Real Business ConnectionsCal Fussman || Big Questions & Deep Connections (Rebroadcast)Learn Speak Teach Episode #60 with Cal Fussman.Full Show Notes at: https://realbusinessconnections.com/episode/calfussman/As our world rapidly evolves, so does the way we connect with others. While technology has brought us closer in many ways, it has also made it harder for us to find meaningful face-to-face interactions. But it's important to remember that true connection comes from the heart, and that's why it's crucial to rekindle the art of meaningful conversation.Asking big questions can help us get to know...2024-04-151h 03
Learn Speak TeachCal Fussman || Big Questions & Deep Connections (Rebroadcast)Learn Speak Teach Episode #60 with Cal Fussman.Full Show Notes at: https://realbusinessconnections.com/episode/calfussman/As our world rapidly evolves, so does the way we connect with others. While technology has brought us closer in many ways, it has also made it harder for us to find meaningful face-to-face interactions. But it's important to remember that true connection comes from the heart, and that's why it's crucial to rekindle the art of meaningful conversation.Asking big questions can help us get to know...2024-04-151h 03
Fifteen Minute FridaysFMF #54: Discovering Uniqueness by Flaunting Weakness w/ David RendallFifteen Minute Fridays episode #54 David Rendall.Rendall offers a refreshing perspective in a world obsessed with self-improvement: instead of trying to change ourselves, we should focus on changing our environment. He argues that success isn't about altering who we are but finding the right circumstances to thrive. David Rendall has spent the last twenty years speaking across every inhabited continent to clients like the US Air Force, Australian Government, and Fortune 500 companies, including Microsoft and AT&T. Former professor and stand-up comedian. David has also authored multiple books, including "P...2024-03-2921 min
Digital Marketing Masters PodcastBen Albert's Strategy For Growth (253)In this episode, host Matt Rouse interviews Ben Albert about his journey in starting a successful podcast and business in his hometown of Rochester, New York. Ben shares his story of being let go from his corporate job and how he used his skills and local connections to build a thriving podcast and marketing business. They discuss the importance of hyper-localization and adding value to a small audience, as well as the benefits of podcasting for networking and client acquisition.Show LinksBen's Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/real-business-connections/id1537115928Hook Digital Marketing2024-03-1834 min