Real Business Connections

Rochester Business Connections Episode #112 w/ Michael Sgro Leadership Coaching. - Watch The Full Episode: https://youtu.be/50Zl5dpFpqs - Keep In Touch With Michael Sgro: Website: https://www.michaelsgro.com/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelsgro/ - Listen on… Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/6GIUXbsHXx0…8sQLm6JR2vHOUuIw Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/roch…ns/id1537115928 Our Website: www.realbusinessconnections.com – Follow me… 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

Real Hits #26 The Struggle Is Real w/ Justin Peters - MIT Professor Explains How to Gain Clarity on the Next Steps in Your Career | E35 Mark Herschberg LEARN MORE and SUBSCRIBE to "The Struggle Is Real." Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-struggle-is-real-with-justin-peters/id1496701179 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/701hEq4AKxseYuY79xjpSJ?si=e66d2d63dd514447 Website: https://justinpeters.co/ Connect with Justin Peters on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/justinleepeters/ - 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/ - OUR WEBSITE: www.realbusinessconnections.com Real Hits is made possible by www.balbertmarketing.com

FIVE MINUTE FRIDAY #17 w/ Steve Heroux This episode is an amazing clip from episode 16 of Learn Speak Teach w/ Steve Heroux. Full episode: https://realbusinessconnections.com/episode/steveheroux/ Steve’s Book Sales Is Not A Dirty Word www.amazon.com/Sales-Not-Dirty-W…ive/dp/1945849843 Keep In Touch with Steve Heroux: Website: www.victoryselling.com/steve-heroux/ LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/steveheroux1/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/thesteveheroux/ Facebook: www.facebook.com/steve.heroux/ Sales DNA Test: www.victoryselling.com/sales-dna-test/ _ Follow Balbert… Facebook www.facebook.com/balbertmarketing Instagram: www.instagram.com/realbenalbert/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/realbenalbert/ – LST is made possible by www://balbertmarketing.com/

Learn Speak Teach #25 w/ Mark Bowden We all have an approach and retreat response in us. An approach response is characterized by a desire to move towards something, while the retreat response is characterized by a desire to move away from something. Our body language is one of the most powerful ways to create a pleasant or unpleasant impression on another. Join this conversation with Mark Bowden as we talk about the fundamentals of how to communicate with others, the neural architecture of engagement, and the science of why some people are going to engage with you while at other times they just won't. Mark Bowden is widely recognized as one of the world’s foremost experts on body language, behavior, and nonverbal communication. He has been voted the #1 Body Language Professional three times. A sought-after keynote speaker globally, Mark trains groups and individuals on using their body language to stand out, win the trust and gain credibility every time they speak. Mark is a member of viral Youtube Channel The Behavior Panel. As the founder of communication training company TRUTHPLANE®, his clients include leading business people, teams, politicians, presidents and CEOs of Fortune 500 companies, and current Prime Ministers of G7 powers. He is a bestselling author of 4 books on body language and human behavior, with his first book Winning Body Language, now translated into five different languages. Mark is also the presentation trainer for The Kellogg-Schulich Executive MBA, and ranked #1 in the world by The Economist. During this episode, you will learn about; [00:01] Pre-show [03:02] Introducing today’s guest, Mark Bowden [05:04] Body language when speaking on a podcast versus having a in person interaction [06:37] Mark’s backstory into becoming a body language and human behavior expert [08:45] How people get along with others based on their judgment [10:42] Beginner tips on how you can be received better by your clients in business [15:11] An example to illustrate the misalignment of behaviors, actions, and words [18:52] Choosing an audience that matters to you the most [21:00] Mark’s resources you can use to learn more about The Behavior Panel [23:47] Knowledge does not guarantee success [27:40] Understanding your negative and positive bias [30:11] How Mark manages to compartmentalize all the information without judging [33:46] Mark’s recommendations of how you can set an excellent office environment [37:55] Rapid Fire Round [39:38] How you can reach out and connect with Mark [40:17] Episode wrap up Watch The Full Episode on Youtube: https://youtu.be/uhfF5YO05Zc Notable Quotes ~ “Every human being has the approach and retreat response in them, and there are certain environments that they’ll be more likely to approach and others to retreat. Therefore, we can choose our behaviors and body language to give us the best opportunities to stimulate people with a correct judgment.” ~ “If you make everybody your audience, you’ll fail. Besides, you should pinpoint the right audience and those who matter to you the most. Some people matter more than others if you aim to communicate clearly.” ~ “Getting more knowledge is not a guarantee of success. It only increases its chances. In fact, nothing in the world is guaranteed. We live in possibilities and hope.” ~ “Though you can learn a lot of things by reading books or listening to a podcast, the best and easiest one is through interaction and networking with people and peers. From them, you get first-hand information about their successes and failures. ” Watch “The Behavior Panel” Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/thebehaviorpanel Keep In Touch with Mark Bowden: Website: https://truthplane.com/ Twitter: https://mobile.twitter.com/truthplane YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/MarkBowden1

Rochester Business Connections Episode #111 w/ Jason Barrett, President of Black Button Distilling. - Watch The Full Episode: https://youtu.be/j8y8QP9cabU - Keep In Touch With Jason Barrett: Website: https://blackbuttondistilling.com/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jbarrett37/ - Listen on… Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/6GIUXbsHXx0…8sQLm6JR2vHOUuIw Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/roch…ns/id1537115928 Our Website: www.realbusinessconnections.com – Follow me… 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 #24. Generosity is a crucial factor for a healthy business. It’s the key to building genuine trust. Just by creating a culture that values giving, companies can enjoy improved profitability and employee engagement. Additionally, employees who feel valued and have growth opportunities will work harder to make their company even more successful. In this episode with April Shprintz, we will talk about how leaders can create a culture of generosity to help bring more success to their businesses. April Shprintz is the Creator of The Generosity Culture, a Business Accelerator, Speaker, Author & Host of the “Pouring Into Your Business” Podcast. She is a catalyst for change, bringing infectious energy that inspires and motivates people outside of the workplace. Her career has spanned from the Air Force, to corporate America, to her firm—Driven Outcomes—where she works with companies globally. Her work has helped generate over $1 billion in additional revenue using the principles she’s created. When April is not teaching companies how to “pour into” their people, clients, and community, she invests her time with various nonprofits helping children, veterans, and those experiencing homelessness. Let’s learn more with April Shprintz! Tune in! During this episode, you will learn about; [00:01] Pre-show [02:14] Introducing today’s guest, April Shprintz [03:20] Who’s April? [05:10] Mentors that have shaped her life [06:56] Important lessons she learned from some of her failures [09:07] What’s the “Generosity Culture.” [11:35] How we can embrace a generosity culture in our day to day operations [12:20] The two main focuses in a generosity culture [13:25] Problems that people run into when they do not embody generosity [14:50] How can you be generous without being taken advantage of? [20:48] Why you should focus on helping and not just closing sales [23:11] Best ways to get referrals and how you can reframe your mindset [27:21] Practical steps you can take to develop a generosity culture in your company [29:09] Kinds of people that April works with and the resources she offers [31:36] How her entrepreneurship began at the age of six [34:57] Transiting from a corporate job to start her company [37:10] Expected growth versus reality [45:34] Rapid Fire Round [47:31] Golden nuggets and pieces of advice from April [49:16] How you can reach out and connect with her [49:28] Episode wrap up Notable Quotes ~ “People who learn from their own mistakes instead of dwelling on past disappointments (or worse being told to avoid them) will always be more successful. Learn from the failure, change your plans accordingly, and move forward.” ~ “If you’re not happy with your situation, knowing that it’s just a step on the journey toward your goal will allow you to accept it and enjoy the experience as much as possible. You’re only limited by how hard you work to reach your goals.” ~ “The fastest way to achieve success is to first help others. If you help those around you, they’ll be more likely to return the favor and support your goals.” ~ “If you do not keep on reading and updating your knowledge capacity, you are not better than someone who is illiterate. Broaden your horizons ” Get April Shprintz’s Book Magic Blue Rocks: The Secret to Doing Anything: https://amzn.to/3Orndsn Keep In Touch with April Shprintz: Website: https://drivenoutcomes.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aprilshprintz/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aprilshprintz/ Facebook: https://web.facebook.com/TheGenerosityCulture/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/AprilShprintz Linktr.ee: https://linktr.ee/aprilshprintz — 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 #110 w/ Jaime Saunders, President of The United Way of Greater Rochester and The Finger Lakes - Watch The Full Episode: https://youtu.be/7w0-ynY8L7E - Keep In Touch With Jaime Saunders Website: https://unitedwayrocflx.org/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaimesaunders/ - Listen on… Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/6GIUXbsHXx0…8sQLm6JR2vHOUuIw Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/roch…ns/id1537115928 Our Website: www.realbusinessconnections.com – Follow me… 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

FIVE MINUTE FRIDAY #16 w/ Hala Taha. This episode is an amazing clip from episode 15 of Learn Speak Teach: https://realbusinessconnections.com/episode/hala/ Keep In Touch with Hala Taha: Social Media Links Hala’s Website: https://www.youngandprofiting.com/ Hala’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/htaha/ Hala’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yapwithhala/ Hala’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/yapwithhala/ Clubhouse: @halataha — Hala’s Podcast Links All Major Platforms: https://linktr.ee/YAPwithHala Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2tpEaf4  Spotify:  https://spoti.fi/2MFl37u  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtz8s6nPLvrVQ4YhOJz6DSg Castbox: https://castbox.fm/channel/Young-and-Profiting-id2827072?country=us _ Follow Balbert… Facebook www.facebook.com/balbertmarketing Instagram: www.instagram.com/realbenalbert/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/realbenalbert/ – LST is made possible by www://balbertmarketing.com/

Learn Speak Teach #23 w/ Hernan Sias When you put your name on a product or service, you want people to see it and like it. You want them to trust that your brand is credible and trustworthy. Creating a visible, reliable, and profitable brand that people want to do business with requires time and effort. However, with technology, all the information you need to thrive is at your fingertips. There is no excuse for not creating what you want in life. You just need valuable content to break through the noise, and if people trust your product or service, it will become more profitable. Don’t allow anything to hold you back from building your legacy. Just do it. Hernan Sias, a.k.a. The Business Bro, is the host of the Business Bros Podcast, a podcast that highlights entrepreneurs and their success stories in their business. Hernan has several certifications and professional designations like teaching credentials in mathematics, real estate sales, life, and health, certified tax professional (CTEC), and a degree in accounting. He has been in multiple ventures in the last 17 years, including his current investments in real estate, which is thriving due to the success of his podcast in the advertising and marketing space. Hernan’s mission is to help businesses grow and make more sales by getting in front of their clients. Tune in! During this episode, you will learn about; [00:01] Pre-show [02:04] Introducing today’s guest, Hernan [05:54] Hernan’s success story in marketing and why he got into podcasting [14:29] Learning by doing and how Hernan has been doing it [19:56] Hernan’s drive and how to keep the energy high and flowing in his space [25:26] The importance of a strong online presence and how to go from invisible to profitable [33:51] Lessons on how to be good in podcast prospecting and build relationships [40:28] Being micro famous and how Hernan has done it advertising and marketing space [43:48] Hernan’s secrets on how he constantly gets guests for his show that airs five days a week [49:48] Rapid Fire Round [51:27] How you can reach out, ask your questions or connect with Hernan [50:01] What Hernan would put on a billboard that was visible to everyone and why [53:30] Ending the show and call to action Notable Quotes ~ “Today, there is no excuse; you can’t use the words “I don’t know how” because we’re living in an age where if you don’t know something, there is a video or an article that can teach you.” ~ “If you don’t bring energy every day and don’t show up at 110%, you cannot create a long-lasting impression.” ~ “Today, distribution is not a problem; we have zero barriers to distributing our content; the problem is creating content and constantly doing it.” ~ “Post what you want people to know about your brand; this is the image that you want to develop; it’s who you are online and your choice of who you want to be.” ~ “If you’re in business and not posting content, you’re invisible. By posting your content, you become visible. Being consistent makes you credible, and when people trust you, you become profitable.” ~ “One thing that holds people back is questioning everything about themselves. If you just did it, you will take so many leaps, get more experience, and be better off. Twenty years from now, it’s not the things you do that you’re going to regret, but the things you didn’t do, so just do it.” Keep In Touch with Hernan: Website: https://www.hernansias.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/businessbrospod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/businessbrospod/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hernansias YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/BusinessBrosPod — 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 #109 w/ Deanna Russo of Leverage Up LLC - Watch The Full Episode: https://youtu.be/YKaxkAvDXZA - Keep In Touch With Deanna Russo: Website: https://leverageupllc.com/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deannarusso1/ - Listen on… Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/6GIUXbsHXx0…8sQLm6JR2vHOUuIw Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/roch…ns/id1537115928 Our Website: www.realbusinessconnections.com – Follow me… 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