Real Business Connections

AB²C Lunch Break Live – Kaizen (LIVE ON LINKEDIN)Your Panel:Brandon Eastman: www.linkedin.com/in/brandonseastman/Andrew Biernat: www.linkedin.com/in/andrewjbiernat/Christine Smith: www.linkedin.com/in/christinesmith34/Ben Albert: https://www.linkedin.com/in/realbenalbert/  BIG THANKS TO ALL OF YOU from Ben of www.balbertmarketing.com--Follow Balbert…Facebook www.facebook.com/realbusinessconnectionsInstagram: www.instagram.com/realbenalbert/LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/balbertmarktingWebsite: https://www.realbusinessconnections.com/–Real Business Connections is made possible by www://balbertmarketing.com/

Rochester Business Connections episode 140 with Dr. William Ferris. Watch the episode on Youtube: https://youtu.be/2hLoHdtmGow-Achieving excellence in our daily endeavors requires more than diligence; it demands a restorative element. Without replenishing our energy and renewing our minds, fulfilling our responsibilities becomes an uphill battle.In today's show, we delve into the world of holistic wellness with Dr. William Ferris, founder of Tranquility Now, a revolutionary wellness center located in Rochester. Driven by his passion for holistic wellness, Dr. William shares the fascinating story that led him to become a chiropractor at Modern Chiropractic and the inspiration that fueled the creation of Tranquility Now.He takes us through the Super Novo™ zero gravity massage chair at Tranquility Now and its profound impact on rejuvenating your mind and body. Moreover, he explains how the zero gravity massage chair is expertly adjusted to perfectly suit each customer's needs, ensuring optimal comfort and maximum benefits.Additionally, he explores the transformative effects of guided meditation with binaural beats and how it unlocks your creativity, focus, drive, and concentration.Time to dive in!During this episode, you will learn about:[01:08] Introducing today's guest; Dr. William Ferris[02:21] What they do at Tranquility Now[07:59] The Othership App; https://www.othership.us/app[10:16] The backstory that led Dr. William to become a chiropractor at Modern Chiropractic[13:43] What inspired Dr. William to start Tranquility Now [20:43] The Super Novo™ zero gravity massage chair and the experience it provides[27:49] Guided meditation via BrainTap® headset[31:55] How guided meditation with binaural beats works, and its benefits[37:30] How do they adjust the zero gravity massage chair to fit a customer's needs?[41:03] How to connect with Tranquility NowPhone: 585-417-8200Website: https://www.tranquilitynow.com/[43:17] Where are they located in Rochester? [45:32] The Tranquility Now AppGoogle Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.zenoti.tranquilitynowApp Store: https://apps.apple.com/in/app/tranquility-now-mobile/id1670278928[48:04] Rapid Fire Round[52:50] How to connect with Dr. William FerrisWebsite: https://www.tranquilitynow.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tranquilitynow_/Key Takeaways:  • "A bad stigma can lick a good dogma." ~Dr. William Ferris [04:46]• It can be challenging to fulfill our daily responsibilities and perform at our best if we lack a restorative element in our day [08:57] • A 20 minutes experience in the zero gravity massage chair is almost equivalent to a 60-minute massage [24:01]• Guided meditation with the binaural beat helps you to unlock your creativity, focus, drive, and concentration [32:23]• "Discipline is doing what you hate to do but acting like you love it." ~Mike Tyson [49:08]• Our feelings should be subordinate to our responsibilities [49:26]People Mentioned and Other Resources:1. The Othership App: https://www.othership.us/app2. Andrew D. Huberman: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Andrew_D._HubermanKeep In Touch with Dr. William Ferris:Website: https://www.tranquilitynow.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tranquilitynow_/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TranquilityNowRochester/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@tranquilitynowrochester–RBC is made possible by www://balbertmarketing.com/--Follow Balbert…Facebook www.facebook.com/realbusinessconnectionsInstagram: www.instagram.com/realbenalbert/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/realbenalbert/ Website: https://www.realbusinessconnections.com/–Real Business Connections is made possible by www://balbertmarketing.com/

Fifteen Minute Fridays episode #36 with Chuck CooperFull Show Notes At: https://realbusinessconnections.com/episode/chuck-cooper/Watch The Episode on Youtube: https://youtu.be/bm-NhKnr114__In the fast-paced and competitive business world, three major ingredients often determine a business’s success or failure: trust, respect, and valuing people. In this insightful episode Chuck Cooper, Founder of WhiteWater Consulting and the author of the book “Unprecedented: Building a Multi-Generational Business on Trust, Respect, and the Valuing of People,” emphasizes the significance of trust in developing lasting relationships within a company.He explores the key essential elements known as the 5C’s (Commitment, Connecting, Caring, Curiosity, and Communication) that serve as the pillars for developing business relationships grounded in trust, authenticity, and transparency.Moreover, Chuck Cooper offers invaluable tips on how to improve employee engagement and explains why it’s your role as a business owner to develop future leaders.Let’s tap into some of his wisdom Quote Of The Day:Quote of the day:” Building strong relationships with your people by being transparent, authentic, and available leads to an asset which has an immeasurable value called trust.” ~Chuck Cooper Timestamp:[01:38] Meet our guest; Chuck Cooper[03:27] Quote of the day: “ Building strong relationships with your people by being transparent, authentic, and available leads to an asset which has an immeasurable value called trust.” ~Chuck Cooper[03:51] Chuck’s book: Unprecedented: Building a Multi-Generational Business on Trust, Respect, and the Valuing of People[05:53] The 5 C’s to developing relationships built on trust, authenticity, and transparency[07:35] What it looks like when you don’t have the 5 C’s in your business?[08:40] How to improve the level of employee engagement[12:13] Why it’s your role as a business owner to develop future leaders[15:25] Connect with Chuck Cooper;Website: https://whitewaterconsulting.net/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chuck-cooper1/[17:07] Integration assignmentKey Takeaways:  “Building strong relationships with your people by being transparent, authentic, and available leads to an asset which has an immeasurable value called trust.” ~Chuck Cooper [03:27]Communicating with transparency and authenticity is important to developing trust, showing respect, and leads to the valuing of people [07:33]When there is a lack of employee engagement, you are not able to get the most value from them.[08:58]To improve the level of employee engagement, leaders must change the way they lead [09:40]One of the key roles of being a leader is developing future leaders [12:45]You can have the greatest technology in the world, but you still need to have people to support the technology [14:17]Integration Assignment: 1. Revisit your mission & vision values and check whether those statements are accurate today and whether they need to be updated2. Think about what you want your culture to be like 12 months from now and build a plan on what you need to work on to be able to accomplish that goal  People Mentioned and Other Resources:1. Unprecedented: Building a Multi-Generational Business on Trust, Respect and the Valuing of People: https://bit.ly/3WDrGfT Keep In Touch with Chuck Cooper:Website: https://whitewaterconsulting.net/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chuck-cooper1/Twitter: https://twitter.com/whitewater2019Facebook: https://web.facebook.com/WhiteWaterConsultingLLC/—Follow Balbert…Facebook: www.facebook.com/realbusinessconnectionsInstagram: www.instagram.com/realbenalbert/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/realbenalbert/ Website: https://www.realbusinessconnections.com/–Real Business Connections is made possible by www://balbertmarketing.com/

Learn Speak Teach Episode #71 with Alex SanfilippoFull Show Notes At: https://realbusinessconnections.com/episode/alex-sanfilippo/Watch The Episode on Youtube: https://youtu.be/wNJQlU2VyZs__During this episode, you will learn about:[03:50] A quick bio of our guest; Alex Sanfilippo[05:23] Where his love, passion and proficiency in podcasting began[09:38] His first attempt at podcasting[11:56] LST #56 w/ Steve D Sims; https://realbusinessconnections.com/episode/stevesims/[14:18] Tips for building a remarkable podcast brand [18:07] What should be the first move when starting a podcast?[20:07] How to ensure you are creating quality podcast content [24:27] The benefits of niching down[26:44] How do you reach the target audience for your niche podcast [29:55] Learn more from Alex; https://podpros.com/win[32:05] PodMatch (A podcast booking service that automatically matches ideal podcast hosts and guests for interviews)[37:06] The benefits of being a podcast guest [41:57] How to prepare to be a podcast guest[44:14] Tips on how to pitch a podcast that you want to be a guest on[50:18] How to create an effective podcast Call to Action (CTA)[52:21] How to connect with Alex and learn more about podcasting;  https://podpros.com/win[53:57] Rapid Fire Round[56:48] Playlist by Alex Sanfilippo; Punk Till We Die [59:34] Integration assignment Key Takeaways: • “Perfection is the enemy of done.” ~Alex Sanfilippo [16:09]• “People will forgive you for the lack of quality of your content but not for the lack of the content itself.” ~Alex Sanfilippo [19:14]• To ensure you are creating quality podcast content, you have to figure out what you know you do to serve the world and how you can show up and do that [20:14]• When you niche down your podcast, you give people a way and a reason to identify with you as a podcaster [26:34]• Being a podcast guest helps you to learn your message well as a podcaster [41:05]• Your Call to Action should be singular, memorable, and free [50:19] People Mentioned and Other Resources:1. Steve D Sims2. LST #56 w/ Steve D Sims || ‘Go For Stupid’ To Succeed in BusinessKeep In Touch with Alex Sanfilippo:Personal Website: https://alexsanfilippo.com/PodMatch Website: https://podmatch.com/PodPros Website: https://podpros.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexsanfilippo/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ajsanfilippo/Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJSanfi -Follow Balbert…Facebook: www.facebook.com/realbusinessconnectionsInstagram: www.instagram.com/realbenalbert/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/realbenalbert/ Website: https://www.realbusinessconnections.com/–Real Business Connections is made possible by www://balbertmarketing.com/

Fifteen Minute Fridays episode #35 with Nick Gianoulis Full Show Notes At: https://realbusinessconnections.com/episode/nick-gianoulis/Watch The Episode on Youtube: https://youtu.be/9OiBB1CF8xE_ A fun culture at the workplace is vital for fostering employee happiness, engagement, and productivity. It creates a positive environment where everyone feels connected and fulfilled in their jobs leading to a motivated workforce.Nick Gianoulis, the founder of The Fun Dept and the “Godfather of fun,” has established a unique approach that transforms company cultures through the power of laughter and happiness. His company, Fun Dept, specializes in bringing laughter and happiness to organizations by organizing various fun activities that boost morale and enhance productivity.He distinguishes between big production and low production fun. Big production fun involves larger-scale events like off-site team-building retreats or themed parties. On the other hand, low production fun focuses on small, daily activities that inject moments of joy into the work routine.Nick emphasizes that leaders play a pivotal role in creating an environment where fun is encouraged and celebrated. Leaders inspire their teams to feel more engaged, motivated, and connected by actively participating in and promoting fun initiatives. As the saying goes, “Laughter is an instant vacation.” Leaders who understand this bring a sense of levity and joy to their workplaces.Tune in and discover the power of fun at work! Quote Of The Day: “Laughter is an instant vacation.” ~Milton Berle Timestamp:[01:30] Know our guest; Nick Gianoulis[03:21] Quote of the day; “Laughter is an instant vacation.” ~Milton Berle[04:33] How Nick’s company; Fun dept, brings laughter and happiness to companies  [05:35] The role of leadership in building a fun company culture [06:48] Big production fun and low production fun activities[10:37] Example of simple, fun activities at the workplace[13:27] The restorative benefits of fun at work [14:56] Learn more from Nick;Website: https://thefundept.com/Email: nick@thefundept.com[15:50] Integration assignment[17:48] Connect with Nick;Website: https://thefundept.com/Email: nick@thefundept.comKey Takeaways:“Laughter is an instant vacation.” ~Milton Berle [03:21]“One of the best ways to make other people happy is to be happy yourself.” ~Gretchen Rubin [03:47] Building a fun company culture starts with company leadership. [05:28]Fun activities at the workplace increase productivity, reduce stress, and increase creativity. [09:33]   Integration Assignment: Step #1 Write down 10 things that are fun for youStep #2 Do one of those things each day for five minutesStep #3 Share what your 10 fun things are with your team/group/family/friends People Mentioned and Other Resources:1. Milton Berle 2. Gretchen Rubin3. The Happiness Project: https://bit.ly/3N5W4wFKeep In Touch with Nick Gianoulis:Website: https://thefundept.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/thefundept/Facebook: https://web.facebook.com/thefundept/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fun_department/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thefundept/—Follow Balbert…Facebook: www.facebook.com/realbusinessconnectionsInstagram: www.instagram.com/realbenalbert/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/realbenalbert/ Website: https://www.realbusinessconnections.com/–Real Business Connections is made possible by www://balbertmarketing.com/

AB²C Lunch Break Live - Influence(LIVE ON LINKEDIN)Your Panel:Brandon Eastman: www.linkedin.com/in/brandonseastman/Andrew Biernat: www.linkedin.com/in/andrewjbiernat/Christine Smith: www.linkedin.com/in/christinesmith34/Ben Albert: https://www.linkedin.com/in/realbenalbert/ BIG THANKS TO ALL OF YOU from Ben of www.balbertmarketing.com

Rochester Business Connections #139 with Morgan Levy.Watch the full episode here: https://youtu.be/AcnycQsBUY0In a world rich with diversity, inclusion is key to building a vibrant and harmonious society. When we embrace diversity and inclusion, we create a nurturing environment that values and embraces the unique qualities, perspectives, and experiences of individuals from all backgrounds.In this thought-provoking episode, Ben Albert speaks with Morgan Levy, founder of Morgan Levy Firm, PLLC, and co-founder & principal consultant at MM Inclusion Solutions. Morgan shares her inspiring journey toward championing diversity & inclusion and gives valuable insights on calling someone out without causing defensiveness.Discover Morgan’s unique approach to addressing problematic behavior by fostering collaborative environments where individuals are empowered to grow and learn from their mistakes. The conversation also sheds light on the profound impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on diversity and inclusion.Morgan also reveals why she started MM Inclusion Solutions and the courses they offer. Additionally, she discusses the diversity and inclusion self-assessment tool designed to evaluate our bias practices.Tune in for amazing insights! During this episode, you will learn about:[00:37] Episode introduction and a quick bio of our guest; Morgan Levy[05:44] Backstory that led Morgan to focus on diversity and inclusion[09:50] How to call someone out without putting them in a position of defensiveness and guardedness [14:58] Morgan’s approach to problematic behavior[16:24] How the COVID-19 pandemic impacted diversity and inclusion[22:58] Why she started MM Inclusion Solutions [25:50] The courses they offer at MM Inclusion Solutions[27:09] How to get access to the courses and learn more: https://inclusionsolutionsllc.com/[33:20] Diversity and Inclusion self-assessment tool [35:27] Some of the questions in the self-assessment tool[44:39] How to connect with;Morgan Levy: morgan@inclusionsolutionsllc.comMaggie Cousin: maggie@inclusionsolutionsllc.com[45:03] Rapid Fire RoundKey Takeaways:  • When calling someone out, it is important to approach the situation by assuming the best intentions. By doing so, we foster an atmosphere that promotes understanding and collaboration. [10:18]• Punishing problematic behavior is not an effective strategy. We should learn and grow from that experience. [14:58]• Effective implementation of Title IX relies more on practice rather than policy. [25:19]• Bystander intervention is one of the most effective ways to engage a community in preventing harassment and discrimination. [29:50]• We are probably not maximizing our progress in various aspects due to our failure to reflect on the exclusionary practices that hinder the realization of our goals. [44:00]People Mentioned and Other Resources:1. Maggie Cousin, EdD: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maggiecousin/Keep In Touch with Morgan Levy:Website: https://www.jmorganlevyfirm.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/j-morgan-levy-firm-pllc/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100087393011557—Follow Balbert…Facebook www.facebook.com/realbusinessconnectionsInstagram: www.instagram.com/realbenalbert/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/realbenalbert/ Website: https://www.realbusinessconnections.com/–Real Business Connections is made possible by www://balbertmarketing.com/

Learn Speak Teach Episode #70 with Chris Van VlietFull Show Notes At:  https://realbusinessconnections.com/episode/chrisvanvliet2/Watch The Episode on Youtube: https://youtu.be/8F2f8YDKIeIDuring this episode, you will learn about:[03:35] LST #36 w/ Chris Van Vliet: https://realbusinessconnections.com/episode/chrisvanvliet/[05:27] His favorite Emmy Award[10:40] How Chris became a fan of wrestling [14:47] The artistry of wrestling[17:39] Personal branding behind Pro wrestlers[22:35] Is pro wrestling fake and scripted?[26:01] The most outstanding interviews with prolific wrestlers; Insight with Chris Van Vliet[26:40] "You are the sum of the five people you spend the most time with."[30:08] His experience with life's curveballs and how he navigated through[37:32] Who stands out in the wrestling world today, and what are they doing differently? Sami Zayn Maxwell Jacob Friedman (MJF)[39:58] Big things coming in wrestling space [42:23] What Chris is doing differently in content creation that makes him a successful content creator [48:10] Can we all achieve greatness?[50:21] Rapid Fire Round [54:48] How to keep in touch with Chris Van Vliet; Podcast: Insight with Chris Van Vliet Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chrisvanvliet/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisvanvliet-/ Key Takeaways:  Wrestling is a performance art with an amazing storytelling. And what wrestling does better than any other type of performance art is that it brings you along this journey. [15:13]"Great branding makes people immediately get a picture in their mind of who you are and what you are about when they see you." ~Chris Van Vliet [20:38]"Sometimes the best things in life are when life throws you a curveball, and you go with it." ~Chris Van Vliet [28:48]"Control the controllable." ~John Cena [29:12] "The cream rises to the top." ~ Macho Man[36:45]The most important element in content creation is making content that is valuable and shareable [43:57]Hearing someone's struggle humanizes that person and makes someone on that journey right now realize that if that person who has accomplished so much struggled at the point in their life where I am right now, I can also get through this and accomplish great things.  [47:47]"There is no key to success; it's a combination lock." ~ Ben Albert [48:45]Whatever you are chasing after, whether a podcast, YouTube channel, writing a book, being a speaker, or starting a business, consistency is the key. We often see somebody who is having great success, and we forget about all the steps they took to get there. [49:48] People Mentioned and Other Resources:1. Denzel Washington2. Gregory Iron3. Ric Flair4. Logan Paul5. The Rock6. Stone Cold Steve Austin 7. John Cena8. The Undertaker 9. Hulk Hogan10. Gerard Butler11. Plane (film) Keep In Touch with Chris Van Vliet:Website: https://chrisvanvliet.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ChrisVanVliet/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chrisvanvliet/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisvanvliet-/Twitter: https://www.instagram.com/chrisvanvliet/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/ChrisVanVliet—Follow Balbert… Facebook: www.facebook.com/realbusinessconnectionsInstagram: www.instagram.com/realbenalbert/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/realbenalbert/ Website:  https://www.realbusinessconnections.com/–Real Business Connections is made possible by www://balbertmarketing.com/

REPLAY---Learn Speak Teach #36 w/ Chris Van VlietWatch the full episode: https://youtu.be/644XiSXLLzk-By asking the right questions, we can achieve almost anything. Find out how in today’s episode with Chris Van Vliet.Chris Van Vliet is a 4-time Emmy award-winning TV Host, Entertainment Reporter, and YouTuber based in Los Angeles, CA. He has traveled the world reporting on events like the Oscars, Grammys, and the Cannes Film Festival.You may be familiar with Chris's interviews on YouTube, but to call them “interviews” doesn’t seem fair because they are so much more than that. Chris dives deep into interesting topics with his trademark conversational approach, making it feel like two old friends catching up. This is the case when chatting with wrestling superstars like John Cena, The Rock, or Hulk Hogan, or a Hollywood A-Lister like Oprah Winfrey, Tom Cruise, or Will Smith.Let’s tap into some of his wisdom.Tune in!During this episode, you will learn about;[00:00] Pre-show[03:13] Episode intro and a quick bio of our guest; Chris Van Vliet[05:01] Pains and struggles he overcame along his journey[08:36] The mindset shift Chris had to embrace when falling and having to start over[10:30] Why did Chris choose a career path in the communication space?[16:03] How Chris realized he was on purpose[20:28] Chris’ source of inspiration and people that helped him along the way[24:02] His secrets to creating rapport[26:03] Why everything you have or don't have depends on the questions that you ask[27:56] The importance of gratitude and why you must embrace it[30:31] How Chris built himself back up after being laid off[36:05] How he found traction in his career[39:12] Chris’ Youtube success[41:13] How to go viral on YouTube[44:20] What questions to ask a person of influence[48:28] Be genuine[51:22] Rapid Fire Round[53:21] How to connect with ChrisKey Takeaways:  ~ Things happen for a reason… Sometimes we don't know what that reason is until much later on in the future when we have more information about the situation and its outcomes.~ Don't be a carbon copy of somebody else. Choose one thing from one person and another from a different person (and another) to create your own toolkit that will help you progress in life!~ Success is a process, and by studying the process of success in others, you can improve your own. Learn the steps and methods successful people use to succeed, and emulate them. Successful people leave clues.~ Try to build a good rapport with people so that when you ask a question that's difficult to answer, they will be more comfortable opening up to you.~ Everything you have and don't have in your life is based on the questions you ask; asking better questions gets you better answers.People Mentioned and Other ResourcesTony RobbinsOprah WinfreyLarry KingHoward SternLeslie MannBruce WillisThe Best of Chris Van Vliet Interviews: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qnpXV1D7kbM&t=12sKeep In Touch with Chris Van VlietWebsite: https://chrisvanvliet.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chrisvanvlietTwitter: https://twitter.com/ChrisVanVlietFacebook: https://web.facebook.com/ChrisVanVliet/YouTube: https://youtube.com/ChrisVanVlietLinktr.ee: https://linktr.ee/chrisvanvlietHighlight Reel: https://youtu.be/qnpXV1D7kbM —---Follow Balbert…Facebook www.facebook.com/realbusinessconnectionsInstagram: www.instagram.com/realbenalbert/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/realbenalbert/ Website: https://www.realbusinessconnections.com/–Real Business Connections is made possible by www://balbertmarketing.com/

Fifteen Minute Fridays episode #34 with Chris FeltonFull Show Notes At: https://realbusinessconnections.com/episode/chris-felton/__Embracing personal growth is essential for unlocking your true potential and living a fulfilling life. When you prioritize personal growth, you open doors to new opportunities, develop valuable skills, and gain self-confidence.Today we are joined by Chris Felton, an Amazon best-selling author, a 7-figure entrepreneur, and the Founder and Principal of his own financial services firm.In this captivating episode, Chris discusses his latest book, Think & Grow You. He emphasizes the importance of being intentional about personal growth. Constantly opting to do what is comfortable leads to a decline in our progress and hinders us from achieving the life we truly deserve.Chris reveals that to find true fulfillment in life, we must embark on a journey of personal growth while serving others. Moreover, he shares valuable insights on shifting our mindset and approaching things differently to create better outcomes. Through humility, we acknowledge the need for change and put in the work required for personal growth.Tune in to this empowering episode and start your journey towards extraordinary success and fulfillment. Quote Of The Day: “A life spent seeking comfort results in an entirely uncomfortable existence.” ~ Jeff Shore Timestamp:[00:38] A short bio of our guest; Chris Felton[01:37] His encounter with Ed Mylett in The Ed Mylett Show[02:23] Couples Money; https://bit.ly/3ImzUU2[04:38] Quote of the day: “A life spent seeking comfort results in an entirely uncomfortable existence.” ~ Jeff Shore[06:23] Being intentional about personal growth [08:25] Tips for personal growth [12:07] What happens when you continue to compound your losses?[14:54] The greatest takeaway in his book; Think & Grow You [16:08] Integration assignment[18:14] Connect with Chris: https://chrisfelton.me/ Key Takeaways:  “A life spent seeking comfort results in an entirely uncomfortable existence.” ~ Jeff Shore [04:38] Seeking comfort is dangerous because as you seek comfort, you decline.[05:52]If you are always doing the comfortable thing, it’s not going to get you the life that you deserve [05:59]You grow your confidence by keeping commitments to yourself [09:32]“Encouragement is like a gas tank, and we got to fill it up.” ~Chris Felton [10:26]“It takes energy to make your dreams come true.” ~Chris Felton [11:06]The only way you’ll have true fulfillment in life is by growing yourself and serving others. [13:41]“It’s ok to get stuck, but it’s not ok to stay there.” ~Chris Felton [14:49]“It didn’t happen overnight, but it happened over time.” ~Samuel Robbins [17:27] Integration Assignment: Think of an area in your life where you don’t like the results. Inventory the thinking that is creating that result and then shift the thoughts one by one.     People Mentioned and Other Resources:1. Think & Grow You: How to Get Out of Your Own Way and Level Up Your Life; https://bit.ly/41JrKMk2. Couples Money: What Every Couple Should Know about Money and Relationships: https://bit.ly/3ImzUU23. Be Bold and Win the Sale: Get Out of Your Comfort Zone and Boost Your Performance: https://bit.ly/3pIqfAu4. Ed Mylett: https://www.edmylett.com/about-ed Keep In Touch with Chris Felton:Website: https://chrisfelton.me/Twitter: https://twitter.com/clfeltonLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chfelton/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chris.felton.503__Follow Balbert…Facebook: www.facebook.com/realbusinessconnectionsInstagram: www.instagram.com/realbenalbert/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/realbenalbert/ Website: https://www.realbusinessconnections.com/–Real Business Connections is made possible by www://balbertmarketing.com/