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REPLAY - Learn Speak Teach episode #15 with Hala Taha Many people are turning to podcasting as a way of being heard. It is a great way to build an audience, promote your brand, and increase your reach. However, if you want to be successful in the podcasting world, there are some things that you should know about the industry. This episode with Hala Taha will cover what it takes to become a successful podcaster by providing tips on how you can grow your podcasting empire. In 2018, Hala started Young And Profiting Podcast and YAP Media as a side hustle, since then, scaling the business to 35+ employees before quitting her executive position at Disney to leap into entrepreneurship. YAP Media is now a premier white-glove social media and podcast production agency for CEOS, celebrities, and top podcasters. YAP has also had star guests like Matthew McConaughey, Seth Godin, Mark Manson, Ryan Serhant, and Robert Greene on the show. It’s the #1 trending podcast on Education on Chartable! A Top 50 Education Podcast on Apple, Top 5 Education Podcast on Castbox. YAP gets ~350K+ downloads per month, ~25K per episode, and has over 2 million downloads on Castbox alone and 3 million across all platforms. Hala is an expert on networking, personal branding, LinkedIn marketing, entrepreneurship, and podcasting. She is one of the biggest influencers on LinkedIn, with over 145K followers and 3 million post views per month. Hala was also featured on the Jan 2021 cover of Podcast Magazine! Tune in! During this episode, you will learn about; [00:01] Pre-show [02:36] Meet today’s guest, Hala Taha [02:51] Hala’s Young and Profiting Podcast Statistics [04:06] Who’s Hala outside her podcasting career [5:02] Why she chose podcasting over other career paths [06:10] A bit about the content on her podcast [8:02] Are there enough opportunities in the podcasting market? [08:28] The importance of building a network [11:22] Hala’s podcast strategy [12:31] Podcasting and lead generation [17:33] Hala’s secret routines that made her a top-rated podcaster [21:12] Going to a podcast with a script vs. conversational style [23:12] Hala’s success [24:51] When to quit [27:49] Hala’s pivot point and how she leveraged the industry to grow her show [32:18] Resources she recommends to help podcasters get better [33:23] Hala’s strategies of building a LinkedIn community [40:22] How Hala’s end goal determined her branding choices [43:14] Rapid fire round!!! [45:37] Closing Notable Quotes ~ “Opportunities are unlimited. Even in crowded spaces, there will always be room for improvement. Be consisted in filling that gap, and soon you’ll have your own space.” ~ “Networking and making friends is really easy. Just find something that resonates with a majority of people, and they will even pay to help you bring the fruits to the table.” ~ “Good preparation and a well-organized approach bring all the difference and success.” ~ “Quitting is part of your growth journey to success, and it is sometimes wise to stop, reflect, and make better decisions.” ~ “The internet, especially podcasting, has made the impossible possible. It’s easier to interact with influential people virtually than physically scheduling a meeting with them.” ~ “Overnight success does not exist. Your morals, discipline, networking, and consistency must be tested over a period of time.” ~ “When it’s a passion project, it’s easy to keep going.” ~ “Have your eyes wide open so you can see what is going on in your industry; Don’t do the same things over and over again and expect different results.” Full show notes at: https://realbusinessconnections.com/episode/hala/

Rochester Business Connections Episode #132 w/ Erin Halligan-Avery of ConcernCenter Inc. - Watch The Full Episode: https://youtu.be/vjr0Pi8OLxI - Keep In Touch With Erin Halligan-Avery and ConcernCenter Inc... Website: https://concerncenter.com/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/concerncenter/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/erin-halligan-avery-ph-d/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ConcernCenterInc/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ConcernCenter - Listen to all our episodes on… Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/6GIUXbsHXx0…8sQLm6JR2vHOUuIw Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/roch…ns/id1537115928 Our Website: www.realbusinessconnections.com – Follow Our Host, Ben… Facebook: www.facebook.com/balbertmarketing Instagram: www.instagram.com/realbenalbert LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/realbenalbert/ – RBC is made possible by www.balbertmarketing.com

Learn Speak Teach Episode #57 with Lisa Song Sutton. - Full show notes at: https://realbusinessconnections.com/episode/lisasongsutton/ Full Video: https://youtu.be/8vYVnAtU_HE - Join the conversation with your host Ben Albert as he interviews Lisa Song Sutton. Lisa is a successful entrepreneur, real estate investor, and venture capitalist. Lisa shares some of the challenges she has encountered in her entrepreneurial journey and how she navigated them. Moreover, she discusses how to build and maintain effective business relationships, the importance of mindfulness in an entrepreneur’s life and how to build resilience. Enjoy this episode as Lisa shares her inspiring journey and practical tips on how to achieve financial freedom and live in abundance as an entrepreneur. - During this episode, you will learn the following: [01:26] Introduction to the show [02:58] Get to know our guest; Lisa Song Sutton [05:07] The source of her entrepreneurial drive [06:34] Some of the challenges she has encountered in her entrepreneurial journey and how she navigated them [08:25] What was Lisa’s first big win in her entrepreneurial journey? [10:26] Sin City Cupcakes [13:43] How Lisa builds and maintains effective business relationships [17:50] The Veteran Fund and why it’s a for-profit venture capital fund [26:53] The importance of mindfulness in an entrepreneur’s life [34:26] Why ladies who have been in bottle service become successful when they venture into business in a different industry [37:36] How to build your resilience [43:03] Lisa’s long-term vision [44:46] The main focus of the Real Rich Women and the importance of financial security [46:44] Lisa’s advice to anyone who feels like they are losing themselves [48:13] How to connect with Lisa Song Sutton [48:47] Rapid Fire Round Key Takeaways: Just because you start with whatever you got your degree in doesn’t mean you have to stay in it for the next forty years. It also doesn’t mean your time in it was a waste of time because you can leverage the resources, knowledge, and sphere you build in your next venture. [09:13] The whole idea of networking happy hour is a little antiquated in that you don’t have to spill your guts to somebody the first time you meet them and tell them all the things you do in hopes that there is a relationship that can start there. Instead, focus on establishing commonality and getting to know each other from there. [14:55] Entrepreneurship is the best way to empower anyone or any community.[17:18] “If you are used to placing yourself in uncomfortable situations at your own doing, you will have the mental stability to deal with it when it comes from an external place.” ~Lisa Song Sutton [41:55] “The more resources you have and the more blessings you have, you should be paying that forward.” ~Lisa Song Sutton [43:48] If you don’t have financial security, you are seeking it in turn. And sometimes you find it in your significant other. The crazy part about that is that you lose yourself because you now have to conform to that person’s preferences in exchange for security. [45:11] People Mentioned and Other Resources: Sin City Cupcakes: https://sincitycupcakes.com/ Ship Las Vegas: https://shiplasvegas.com/ Real Rich Women: https://www.instagram.com/realrichwomen/ Keep in Touch with Lisa Song Sutton Website: https://www.lisasongsutton.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/LisaSongSutton LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisasongsutton/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lisasongsutton/ Facebook: https://facebook.com/LisaSongSutton Follow Balbert… Facebook www.facebook.com/realbusinessconnections Instagram: www.instagram.com/realbenalbert/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/realbenalbert/ Website: https://www.realbusinessconnections.com/ – LST is made possible by www://balbertmarketing.com/

Fifteen Minute Friday #23. In this episode, award-winning comedian & keynote speaker Jenn Lederer explores the delicate balance between being present and open. She delves into why finding this balance is crucial for personal growth, as being open and vulnerable frees us from self and others' judgments, enabling greater creativity. Jenn shares her insights on how this practice has personally impacted her. Quote Of The Day: “There is a vitality, a life force, a quickening that is translated through you into action, and there is only one of you in all time, this expression is unique, and if you block it, it will never exist through any other medium; and be lost. The world will not have it. It is not your business to determine how good it is, not how it compares with other expression. It is your business to keep it yours clearly and directly, to keep the channel open. You do not even have to believe in yourself or your work. You have to keep open and aware directly to the urges that motivate you.” ~ Martha Graham Timestamp: [00:31] Know our guest; Jenn Lederer [02:08] Quote of the day: “There is a vitality, a life force, a quickening that is translated through you into action, and there is only one of you in all time, this expression is unique, and if you block it, it will never exist through any other medium; and be lost. The world will not have it. It is not your business to determine how good it is, not how it compares with other expression. It is your business to keep it yours clearly and directly, to keep the channel open. You do not even have to believe in yourself or your work. You have to keep open and aware directly to the urges that motivate you.” ~ Martha Graham [03:43] Finding the balance between being present and being open [05:41] How the practice of being present and being open has impacted Jenn [07:08] Integration assignment [08:12] The previous episode; The FUTURE of Five Minute Fridays – FIFTEEN MINUTE FRIDAYS: http://bit.ly/3HXaSLb [08:39] Learn more from Jenn’s workshop, The Perfect Pitch Workshop: https://www.jennlederer.com/workshop [11:29] How Ben Albert met Jenn Lederer [11:42] Episode wrap-up and call to action Key Takeaways: “There is a vitality, a life force, a quickening that is translated through you into action, and there is only one of you in all time, this expression is unique, and if you block it, it will never exist through any other medium; and be lost. The world will not have it. It is not your business to determine how good it is, not how it compares with other expression. It is your business to keep it yours clearly and directly, to keep the channel open. You do not even have to believe in yourself or your work. You have to keep open and aware directly to the urges that motivate you.” ~ Martha Graham [02:08] When you’re open and present, your ego can get out of the way because it’s not in your creation. [04:56] “If it wasn't yours to begin with, then it is not yours to judge, and it's not yours to stop.”~Jenn Lederer [05:17] Integration Assignment: Ask yourself the question: “How do I do what you do?” Not just what do you do. People Mentioned and Other Resources: Martha Graham: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Martha_Graham Keep In Touch with Jenn Lederer: Website: https://www.jennlederer.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennlederer/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jennlederer/ Facebook: https://web.facebook.com/JennLederer.Comedian — Follow Balbert: Facebook www.facebook.com/realbusinessconnections Instagram: www.instagram.com/realbenalbert/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/realbenalbert/ Website: https://www.realbusinessconnections.com/ – FMF is made possible by www://balbertmarketing.com/

AB²C Lunch Break Live - Energy (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

Hit #39: "Matthew Vincent - Living a life worth dying for" on the 150k Podcast with Joe Graham. Show Notes: What can I tell you about Matt Vincent. He is an all-around adventure who is building a life by design. He owns Mutiple business including HVIII brand and Habit coffee. He does men's retreats with his 1612 mentorship group. He goes on badass trips around the world. Did a epic motorcycle trip for Indian motorcycles call epic pursuits. He is a podcaster, former highland games winner, does crazy shit that would scary most people Yet what I love about Matt is his genuine heart and soul. I will drop his links for you to check out. I will say this was on of my favorite guest and conversations I have had with a real life Entrepeneur. We talked about business and depression. How to build your life by design. Forget what anyone else thinks its your life to live and more. It was a honor having him on my show. Follow him on all your platforms. He is the real deal. Matt Vincent | Linkr.Bio @hviiibrandgoods @habitcoffeeco #1612 @ndy_podcast -- LEARN MORE and SUBSCRIBE to “150k Podcast" Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/90-matthew-vincent-living-a-life-worth-dying-for/id1572564061?i=1000576252721 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0PcqfSpUQfU7B9N7uzQ1cz?si=6da2f4d3277d40c3 - Listen to all episodes of the Rochester Business Connections Network… Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/6GIUXbsHXx0…8sQLm6JR2vHOUuIw Itunes: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/roch…ns/id1537115928 – Follow me… Facebook: www.facebook.com/balbertmarketing Instagram: www.instagram.com/realbenalbert LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/realbenalbert/ – Real Hits is made possible by www.balbertmarketing.com

Learn Speak Teach Episode #56 with Steve D Sims. We all want more from our business, but it is easy to feel like we need more time and energy to get ahead. Many of us struggle with figuring out how to create more, work smarter rather than harder, and make things happen. However, shifting your mindset and having the right people around you is a game changer. Sometimes it’s not about being the smartest or most well prepared. To succeed in business you need to ‘go for stupid,’ set lofty goals, and stand out from the pack. You need to ensure you have the right mentors in your circle. The people in your circle can block your progress or create a ripple of positive energy that can help you achieve your goals. If they are broke, you will be broke. If they are struggling, you will also struggle, but if they are successful, you will also be successful. Until you break the cycle and change your circle, you will be an ingredient of the people you hang out with. In today’s episode, Steve D Sims shares his journey, what makes him successful, and the ingredients you need to start soaring as a leader and entrepreneur. Steve is the “Real Life Wizard of Oz” and the Founder of Luxury Concierge Service, Blue Fish, which is internationally famous. Steve has also published a couple of best-selling books, including; Bluefishing, The Art Of Making Things Happen, and Go For Stupid. Nowadays, his main focus in business is his newest firm. Sims Media, which he co-founded with his son. Tune in! During this episode, you will learn about; [00:00] Episode intro and a quick bio of our guest; Steve D Sims [03:18] Steve Sims’ concierge services [06:18] Steve’s journey [17:12] A man who impressed Steve, “Kenneth.” [22:20] How to ensure that you have employees like Kenneth in your company [24:36] The mindset required to exceed and impact for more success [26:47] How to ask the better questions [30:46] Diet book analogy and why Steve is successful [38:48] Why Steve does free virtual coaching [44:41] A free move on how to put today's information into action [49:22] Rapid Fire Round [51:30] How to connect and learn more about Steve Key Takeaways ~ When someone goes for something impossible, there is constriction and resistance that comes in their body, but all of a sudden, when you start using the word stupid, you start smiling. [13:50] ~ Dreams have no parameters, and kids have no parameters, but as adults, we got these parameters, and 99% of them are self-inflicted. [14:42] ~ I learned early on that if I didn’t get the answer I wanted, it was because I was asking the wrong questions. So, if you get a bad answer, it’s because you’ve asked a bad question. [26:56] ~ “The power, the benefit, and the success is not in the purchases; it’s in action.” [32:06] ~ Get going, then get good. [36:53] ~ Perfection surely demonstrates the end of growth. [37:43] People Mentioned and Other Resources: Bluefishing: The Art of Making Things Happen The Art Of Making Things Happen Podcast Go For Stupid Brad Pitt from the movie 'Snatch.' Keep In Touch with Steve D. Sims Website: https://www.stevedsims.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stevedsims/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stevedsims/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/stevedsims Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/stevedsims/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/stevedsims — Follow Balbert… Facebook www.facebook.com/realbusinessconnections Instagram: www.instagram.com/realbenalbert/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/realbenalbert/ Website: https://www.realbusinessconnections.com/ – LST is made possible by www://balbertmarketing.com/

Attention all Five Minutes Friday listeners! Get ready for an upgrade! We're rebranding to Fifteen Minutes Friday, delivering interview-based episodes with less storytelling and more actionable insights in just 15 minutes. Each episode will start with a notable quote from the guest and will include an integration assignment segment to help you implement what you've learned. Join us every two weeks for a new Fifteen Minutes Friday episode and learn valuable business tips in the shortest amount of time possible. Timestamp: [00:21] Introduction to the show [00:56] Why we are rebranding the Five Minutes Friday to Fifteen Minutes Friday [02:26] What to expect in the Fifteen MInutes Friday episodes [02:51] The notable quote segment [03:16] Integration assignment segment [04:18] Connect & share your recommendations with Ben; www.linkedin.com/in/balbertmarkting [04:45] When to tune in to new Fifteen MInutes Friday episodes — Follow Balbert: Facebook www.facebook.com/realbusinessconnections Instagram: www.instagram.com/realbenalbert/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/realbenalbert/ Website: https://www.realbusinessconnections.com/ – FMF is made possible by www://balbertmarketing.com/

Learn Speak Teach Episode 55 with Carla Fowler. Watch the full episode: https://youtu.be/yyr8s3OUWaA We often dismiss mental clarity as a luxury we can't afford, but when we are clear-headed, we can solve problems, make decisions and confidently lead our teams. Mental clarity is essential for the success of your business, but maintaining it can be difficult when you feel overwhelmed by your workload and responsibilities. Luckily, there are ways you can increase your mental clarity and level up to move to the next step, no matter where you are. In today’s episode, Carla Fowler shares her journey, what inspired her into executive coaching and high performance, and how you can build your mental clarity, get started, keep going, and be consciously confident in your goals. Carla is an MD, Ph.D., and the Managing Director at THAXA Executive Coaching, Inc., an incredible boutique executive coaching firm that leverages the best ideas from performance science to help leaders around the globe. Tune in! PS. Free resources just for you, the listener: www.thaxa.com/p/real-business-connections-network During this episode, you will learn about; [00:00] Episode intro [02:26] Running experiments to move quickly with more sophistication [08:43] Carla's background and the inception of THAXA [13:38] Carla’s transition from medicine to executive coaching [19:56] How to start and integrate coaching as an ongoing process [23:57] Practices to provide clarity and level up to move to the next step [27:54] Figuring out your WHAT to develop your WHY and HOW [32:56] Getting the mental clarity required to hear and implement answers [35:09] What to do to be consciously confident in what you want to achieve [43:33] How to connect and learn more about Carla [44:26] Rapid Fire Round [47:08] Carla’s final thoughts, “Bold, not stupid.” Key Takeaways ~ The beginning and endings matter a lot. As human beings, we remember the beginnings and the endings more than we remember what happened in between. [14:13] ~ In coaching, particularly for people who’re leading or growing a business or on a deadline for results that are required, they don’t want to wait six months of coaching to feel like they are making progress. Usually, by the time someone wants to go get a coach, they are ready to have the results yesterday. [16:52] ~ When we have mental clarity, it actually solves a lot of problems that might not on the surface seem connected. [22:24] ~ “We have influence, but we can’t start to influence things until we actually know what we want and how we want to influence it.” [26:17] ~ Very few things are gained in a day, particularly if you’re building a skillset or something that really matters. I often think about compounding. The idea of investing effort over time. It’s not going to be won in a day, but I know if I start today, when I look back a year from now, I’ll be in an entirely different place because of the efforts I started today. [36:22] ~ Getting started is critical, and starting at a level that doesn’t immediately turn you off. Once you get started you have to figure out how to keep going. [39:04] People Mentioned and Other Resources Chris Van Vliet Thinking In Bets by Annie Duke Start With Why by Simon Sinek Keep In Touch with Carla Fowler Website: www.thaxa.com/p/real-business-connections-network LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carla-fowler/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/DrCarlaFowler Follow Balbert… Facebook www.facebook.com/realbusinessconnections Instagram: www.instagram.com/realbenalbert/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/realbenalbert/ Website: https://www.realbusinessconnections.com/ – LST is made possible by www://balbertmarketing.com/

Rochester Business Connections Episode #131 w/ Andrew Hoyen of Infinite Group Inc. - Watch The Full Episode: https://youtu.be/XX8tLAdDpOI - Keep In Touch With Andrew Hoyen and Infinite Group Inc... Website: https://igicybersecurity.com/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewhoyen/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IGIcyber Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiG5UZZcmYH72R7_sS8tuWA - Listen to all our episodes on… Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/6GIUXbsHXx0…8sQLm6JR2vHOUuIw Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/roch…ns/id1537115928 Our Website: www.realbusinessconnections.com – Follow Our Host, Ben… Facebook: www.facebook.com/balbertmarketing Instagram: www.instagram.com/realbenalbert LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/realbenalbert/ – RBC is made possible by www.balbertmarketing.com