Real Business Connections

Learn Speak Teach #36 w/ Chris Van Vliet Watch 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 Chris Key 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 Resources Tony Robbins Oprah Winfrey Larry King Howard Stern Leslie Mann Bruce Willis The Best of Chris Van Vliet Interviews: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qnpXV1D7kbM&t=12s Keep In Touch with Chris Van Vliet Website: https://chrisvanvliet.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chrisvanvliet Twitter: https://twitter.com/ChrisVanVliet Facebook: https://web.facebook.com/ChrisVanVliet/ YouTube: https://youtube.com/ChrisVanVliet Linktr.ee: https://linktr.ee/chrisvanvliet Highlight Reel: https://youtu.be/qnpXV1D7kbM — 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 #123 w/ Dr. Nick Salinas of Functional Movement Therapy - Watch The Full Episode: https://youtu.be/Y9-HKFyAyPw - Keep In Touch With Dr. Nick Salinas... Website: https://www.functionalmovementtherapy.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/functional_movement_therapy/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NicholausDPT Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCky-t_Sv_ooq8lBLSXJKXkA/videos?view=0&sort=p&flow=grid Email: Nick@functionalmovementtherapy.com - 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

BONUS EPISODE: AB²C Lunch Break Live- How To Authentically Amplify Your Brand. (LIVE ON LINKEDIN) Your Panel: Brandon Eastman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandonseastman/ Andrew Biernat: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewjbiernat/ Christine Smith: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christinesmith34/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/realbenalbert/ BIG THANKS TO ALL OF YOU from Ben and www.balbertmarketing.com

Real Hit #32: The Grit Show w/ Shawna Rodrigues. Aligning With Your Strengths & Questions for Reflection with Stosh Walsh - Full Show Notes at https://podcast.thegritshow.com/2014855/11028537 – LEARN MORE and SUBSCRIBE to “The Grit Show." Stosh Walsh is an expert on Organizational Development, and his wisdom and experience delve much deeper. Join us in a conversation that starts with how organizations can best use the strengths of their employees, and quickly leads to how you can assure your work allows you to be the best version of yourself. With provoking questions, and a few laughs, Stosh helps us look at the complicated topic of how to align our work and home life, find the work that fits our strengths, and make time to reflect on the important questions. Get your copy of Stosh’s book- Along the Way: Leadership Stories from Everyday Life constantod.com/getbook or https://www.amazon.com/dp/0615746772 Connect with Stosh Walsh: www.ConstantOD.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/stoshdwalsh/ https://www.instagram.com/stoshdwalsh/ https://business.facebook.com/constantorganizationaldevelopment/ He also has a podcast up that you can check out: https://constantod.com/podcast Here’s the book we mentioned- StrengthsFinder: https://www.amazon.com/dp/159562015X/ Come visit us  & join our mailing list to keep up to date on shows, contests, & get free coloring pages Instagram @The.Grit.Show. www.TheGritShow.com Start your self-care journey with The Color of Grit Adult Coloring Book: Vintage Mermaid & Magnificent Ocean: https://amzn.to/3ziOzKD Purchase the Downloadable Coloring book here: https://coloringpages.thegritshow.com/products/the-color-of-grit-vintage-mermaid- ENTER TO WIN:  https://kingsumo.com/g/tgcxmr/the-grit-show-color-my-summer-50-gift-card-giveaway – 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 #35 w/ Erik Cabral Watch the full episode: youtu.be/kQFZvheVpRA - The pursuit of success can feel like mental slavery to the point where most people feel they have no choice but to conform and follow a certain lifestyle. We've become conditioned to believe that to be successful, we must sacrifice our time, energy, health, or even happiness. In reality, there are many ways we can gain success without giving up our personal genius. Join this conversation with Erik Cabral. Erik left corporate America after 20+ years. He jumped head first into real estate investing to achieve financial freedom. Educating himself, building networks, and analyzing hundreds of deals, he purchased his first multi-family building in less than one year. Now, Erik is also the founder of the fast-growing multi-media agency On Air Brands, host of The Entrepreneurs Circle Podcast, and a partner at the Renault Winery & Resort, which is the 2nd oldest winery in the US. In addition, Erik offers private capital to his network of investors for various projects and looks for opportunities to expand and grow his network in the real estate investing, podcasting, and entrepreneurial space. Tune in! During this episode, you will learn about; [00:01] Pre-show [02:05] Episode introduction and how to send meaningful DM’s [08:31] A quick bio of the guest; Erik Cabral [10:45] Erik’s childhood and his journey in and out of corporate America [14:03] The source of Erik’s motivation to take a new career path [15:53] Erik’s definition of ‘True Success.’ [17:57] What’s working + struggles. [21:07] Why he ventured into real estate after leaving corporate America [23:35] Nurturing the leadership within [26:30] Simple steps to start your journey to becoming consciously competent [29:35] How introverts can create trustworthy networks [34:12] Boring things to avoid doing in a podcast or during interactions with people [37:16] Things that spark Erik’s spirit [39:31] Reach out to Erik [42:12] Rapid Fire Round [47:09] Wrap up Key Takeaways: ~ To me, success is truly waking up in the morning and owning my time. Time is currency to me. ~ The first twenty minutes of your day when you wake up are very critical. You will live the rest of the day with what you chose to pour into your mental factory (at the start of the day). ~ People's number one fear is public speaking. Number two is death! That means that, if you're ever at a funeral, you'd rather be in the casket than giving the eulogy. ~ It’s okay to know a lot about everything, but I’m a big proponent about knowing a lot about one thing. Resources Mentioned Ben on Erik's Podcast, "Entrepreneurs Circle": https://open.spotify.com/episode/2M5tMp23vvJqBfTVgV8LYI?si=f41aadc8ee2b4f3e Free Podcast Do’s & Don’ts Guide: https://www.erikcabral.co/guide Keep In Touch with Erik Cabral Personal Website: https://www.erikcabral.co/ Company’s Website: https://onairbrands.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/erikcabral/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/erikcabral — Follow Balbert… Facebook www.facebook.com/balbertmarketing 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 #122 w/ Merchon Hargrave of High Vibe Cowork - Watch The Full Episode: https://youtu.be/ZL54jL2gvg8 - Keep In Touch With Merchon... Website: https://www.highvibecowork.com/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/merchon-hargrave-8b606460/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/highvibecowork/ Calendly: https://calendly.com/highvibecowork/goal-clarity-call - 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

The world is full of potential, and every single one of us has a massive capacity for impact, success, and heroism.. We can all be heroes in our way, no matter how big or small we are right now.. Being a hero is about making an impact in all the ways we can, no matter what it takes. It's about doing a little bit, or a lot, of something that will improve the world. It starts with a conscious decision to put ourselves out there and create something for ourselves and other.. Find out how to become the hero you were always meant to be with Jeff Wickersham. Jeff Wickersham is an accountability and peak performance coach, speaker, host of “Morning Fire for Entrepreneurs'', Tony Robbins’ Award Winner, and leader of the Kings of Sparta Mastermind. ​ In his coaching, Jeff specializes in helping clients intentionally step into the best version of themselves personally and professionally. Jeff guides his clients to install habits and systems that set them up for success. Clients recognize his consistency and authenticity most when working with him. Jeff will meet you exactly where you are at. He will support, guide, and cheer you on in your journey, working side by side with you. Jeff never puts his clients through what he hasn't already tested on himself. He's a practitioner of what he teaches, and helps countless individuals gain massive results. Let’s tap into some of his wisdom. Tune in! During this episode, you will learn about; [00:00] Pre-show [02:33] Episode intro and a quick bio of our guest; Jeff Wickersham [04:14] Jeff’s years of trials, failures, and triumphs to become who he is today [07:15] Trials and hardships that shaped his destiny [09:19] Nurturing his accountability while growing up [11:18] How Jeff’s seven months of zero alcohol has been [14:09] What Jeff does consistently [16:40] How being consistent with your routine is helpful will make you successful in business [18:40] The day Jeff got rejected [21:36] A bit about Jeff’s mastermind group; “ Kings of Sparta Mastermind.” [23:56] What is the “Tony Robbins Award Winner.” [26:16] Why so many people still lack energy and enthusiasm in what they do [28:33] Practical things to live with more energy [31:50] A bit about Jeff’s Podcast and the value it brings [36:14] Rapid Fire Round [41:09] How to connect with Jeff Key Takeaways: ~ Today is a gift. Once it’s gone, you will never see it again. Enjoy the moments of the day to the fullest. ~ When you have the answer and know the direction you are going, you will always guard your decisions. You will have a point of reference for hope even during adversities. ~ When you give, serve, uplift, and inspire people through what you do as a being, success and fulfillment follow you. ~ Getting traction in life is easy, but leaving the old self for a new version can be messy. You’ll have to make sacrifices and prune most of your habits. The quickest way to accelerate your growth is to eliminate habits that do not serve you as quickly as possible. ~ Consistency and confidence are the foundations you can lean on when the going gets tough. If you can stick to your routines faithfully, you will effectively weather the storms. Get Jeff’s Book Rise, Fight, Love, Repeat: Ignite Your Morning Fire: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08CY5S21P/. Keep In Touch with Jeff Wickersham Website: https://www.themorningfire.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jeff_wickersham/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeff-wickersham-86005a1/ Facebook: https://web.facebook.com/groups/igniteyourmorningfire/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCty-oOlEiKmbLFlYW2lLvkg Linktr. ee: https://linktr.ee/morningfire — 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 #121 w/ Christine Smith of riplEFX - Watch The Full Episode: https://youtu.be/IRoehJV5Juw - Keep In Touch With Christine... Website: https://riplefx.us/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christinesmith34/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/riplefx/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/riplefx - 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: www.linkedin.com/in/balbertmarketing – RBC is made possible by www.balbertmarketing.com

Real Hit #31: Mama Earth Talk w/ Mariska Nell. How to build a socially sustainable organisation and scale with Claude Silver - Full Show Notes at https://mamaearthtalk.com/episodes/068/ – LEARN MORE and SUBSCRIBE to “Mama Earth Talk." In this episode, Mariska talks to Claude Silver. She is the Chief Heart Officer at Gary Vaynerchuck’s Vayner Media. During this episode, she takes a look at social sustainability in the workplace and the effects it has on productivity as well as the moral of the team. She also talked about why people need people that listen, and then DO something. Where can people find Claude? Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/claudesilver LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/casilver Twitter: https://twitter.com/claudesilver Website: https://www.claudesilver.com/ – 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

The old way to sell was to push your agenda or even pressure your buyer. Guess what? Times have changed. To stand out in the” sea of sameness,” you must be a master storyteller with a magnetic message that pulls people in. Storytelling is a powerful and persuasive way to communicate ideas. For example, a story about your company's values may keep customers loyal, and an engaging story about how you're solving customer problems may help close the sale. Join this episode with John as we explore how storytelling can be applied as a sales tool, marketing strategy, negotiation tactic, and more. John Livesay, aka The Pitch Whisperer, is a sales keynote speaker who shows sales teams how to turn mundane case studies into compelling case stories, so they win more new business. His TEDx talk: "Be The Lifeguard of Your Own Life," has over 1,000,000 views. Clients love working with John because of his ongoing support after his talk, which includes implementing storytelling skills. He is also the host of “The Successful Pitch” podcast, which is heard in over 60 countries. These interviews make him a sales keynote speaker with fresh and relevant content. His book The Sale Is in the Tale is a business fable set in Austin, TX, about a sales rep whose old ways of selling are not working anymore. The reader accompanies the rep on his journey and learns how to use storytelling and strengthen their soft skills to improve their sales. Let’s tap into some of John’s wisdom. Tune in! During this episode, you will learn about; [00:00] Pre-show [02:33] Episode intro and a quick bio of our guest; John Livesay [05:09] John’s backstory and how he got into sales [09:30] How John realized storytelling leads to sales. [12:02] How John identifies himself and how he has lived true to his uniqueness [18:03] The four steps to becoming a master storyteller [19:14] Triggers to know when you are not in flow with the audience during storytelling [21:33] How John got the skills of a master storyteller [26:14] Three types of stories & how to source one that resonates with your uniqueness [30:47] John’s home in Austin, Texas [32:02] “The Sale Is In The Tale” [33:35] Rapid Fire Round [38:43] Connect with John and episode wrap-up Notable Quotes ~ “As an entrepreneur, you need to keep learning new skills to remain in the game. This will help you grow your business in terms of clients and revenues.” ~ “When we transcend the limited way in which we see ourselves, and truly realize that our identity is bigger than anything that is happening to us, we become free from the effects of external circumstances, and have a sense of inner peace.” ~ “A common misconception about human decision-making is that logic is the first line of defense. In reality, most people make their decisions emotionally and then back them up with logical arguments.” ~ “In storytelling, the better you describe a problem and show empathy, the more people think you have the solution.” ~ “The key to overcoming rejection is to never give up on oneself. Rejection can be faced head-on with a positive attitude and the perseverance to keep trying.” Get John’s Book and other Resources The Sale Is in the Tale by John Livesay: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B09R4G61N9/. Be The Lifeguard of Your Own Life! | John Livesay | TEDx: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r5xajCqzSWM Keep In Touch with John Livesay Website: https://johnlivesay.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepitchwhisperer/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jlivesay/ Linkr.ee: https://linktr.ee/johnlivesay YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChWp7P-2gv2a-nppJpXswoA John’s Podcast: https://johnlivesay.com/john-livesay-podcast/ — 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/