Real Business Connections

Rochester Business Connections Episode #102 w/ Madison Bracaglia, Director of Freelance Rochester, and Owner of Rosella Studio - Keep In Touch With Madison ... Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/madisonbracaglia/ Rosella Studio: https://rosellastudio.com/ PURCHASE YOUR TICKETS TO FREELANCE BUFFALO AND BEYOND HERE: https://www.freelancebuffaloandbeyond.com/rochester-program - Full Video: https://youtu.be/0r3wsEPgKp8 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 #20- It Ain't Easy, But It's Worth It w/ Dustin Starling: "One Man Marketing Army" Featuring Ben Albert LEARN MORE and SUBSCRIBE to "It Aint Easy, But It's Worth It." Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/id1602152064?ign-itscg=30200&ign-itsct=podcast_box_link Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/346LLu2mxu84fMOmHLdN8V Connect with Dustin Starling on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/businessbrospod/ Listen to all episodes of the Rochester Business Connections Network... Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6GIUXbsHXx0OSgPFED1sg8?si=2eOy5F8sQLm6JR2vHOUuIw Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/real-business-connections-network/id1537115928 - Follow me... Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/balbertmarketing Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realbenalbert LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/realbenalbert/ - OUR WEBSITE: https://www.rochesternypodcast.com Real Hits is made possible by https://www.balbertmarketing.com

FIVE MINUTE FRIDAY #13 Use Your Data Or Lose Your Reach w/ Brian Piper Transcript and Show Notes at: https://realbusinessconnections.com/episode/brianpiper Want more great tips? Connect With Brian on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brianwpiper/ Email: brian@brianwpiper.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/brianwpiper Listen To All Episodes Rochester Business Connections Network on... Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/6GIUXbsHXx0…8sQLm6JR2vHOUuIw Apple: 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/ - OUR WEBSITE: www.realbusinessconnections.com.com RBC is made possible by www.balbertmarketing.com

Learn Speak Teach #16 w/ Steve Heroux of Victory Selling Watch The Full Video: https://youtu.be/UQXXlxif098 - Sales is not about pushing products. It is about building relationships and providing value to your customers. Successful salespeople are not only good at their job but also at connecting with people on an emotional level. They are able to identify the needs of their potential clients and provide them with immense value. Join the conversation with Steve Heroux as he shares practical tools in sales to help you transform your sales strategies to build a successful sales referral system, refine your sales skillset, and make a ton more money while doing it. Steve is the “Sales DNA” champion, Founder and President of Victory Selling, and the author of Sales Is Not A Dirty Word. Steve has more than 25 years of successful sales experience as a top 1% salesperson in multiple industries. He mentored top companies including Aflac, The UPS Store, and Title Boxing. Steve has trained thousands of salespeople and he believes that anybody can learn how to sell, but you absolutely must possess three keys, honesty, integrity, and humility. Tune in! During this episode, you will learn about; [00:01] Introduction to the show [02:22] Steve’s career background [05:46] How Steve moved from hardly speaking to number one in sales [09:10] Surprising sales referral statistics [09:50] The right strategies to ask your customers for referrals [11:12] Why asking for a recommendation is all about timing [13:31] Why the perception of sales is horrific and dirty [18:09] Short-sightedness in sales [20:44] Steve’s sales DNA tool and the sales skills that it measures [24:01] The need to be liked and how it negatively affects sales results [25:45] How to get comfortable discussing money and ask the right questions [30:06] Transforming your sales and values around money using the Sales DNA Test [33:58] How to get your sales DNA Test [37:17] Working with people who want to work with you [39:20] Investing in yourself with consistency to level up [41:56] Rapid Fire Round [40:04] How to reach out and connect with Steve Notable Quotes ~ “Building your referral system is the smartest way to do business.” ~ “Sales is all about value, find out what people want and are willing to pay or train for it.” ~ “Sales referrals are all about timing; you have to prove your worth to your customers before asking for referrals.” ~ “You cannot train desire, and you cannot train the will to win; they are inherent to an individual.” ~ ”If you need to be liked as a salesperson, you will not be able to ask the right questions to your prospects to get them to think.” ~ “People don’t buy because they like you; they buy because you provide them with a massive amount of value.” ~” You will always earn within 10% of what you believe you are worth.” ~ “Personal growth is like brushing your teeth; you have to treat it with consistency and not intensity.” Steve’s Book Sales Is Not A Dirty Word https://www.amazon.com/Sales-Not-Dirty-Word-Definitive/dp/1945849843 Keep In Touch with Steve Heroux: Website: https://www.victoryselling.com/steve-heroux/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/steveheroux1/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thesteveheroux/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/steve.heroux/ Sales DNA Test: https://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/ Our Website: www.realbusinessconnections.com – LST is made possible by www.balbertmarketing.com/

Rochester Business Connections Episode #101 w/ Maureen Ballatori, Founder/CEO at 29 Design Studio | Founder of Metro Collective and Co-Owner of Port 100 Cowork! - Keep In Touch With Maureen ... Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maureenballatori/ Metro Collective: https://metrocollective.com/ 29 Design Studio: https://29designstudio.com/ Port 100 Cowork: https://www.port100cowork.com/ - Full Video: https://youtu.be/5mfkpBA1QMY Listen on… Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6GIUXbsHXx0OSgPFED1sg8?si=2eOy5F8sQLm6JR2vHOUuIw Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rochester-business-connections/id1537115928 – Follow me… Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/balbertmarketing Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realbenalbert LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/realbenalbert/ – RBC is made possible by https://www.balbertmarketing.com

Real Hits #19: Inclusion Leads To Success LEARN MORE and SUBSCRIBE to the Limitless Leadership Lounge https://open.spotify.com/show/2k5ujt5dM3VTKGnInlfxm9 Connect Your Panel os hosts on Linkedin:- Coach: https://www.linkedin.com/in/coachjimjohnson/ Rehnuma: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rehnuma-karim-31b12721/ Jon: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jon-goehring/ Listen to all episodes of the Rochester Business Connections Network... Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6GIUXbsHXx0OSgPFED1sg8?si=2eOy5F8sQLm6JR2vHOUuIw Itunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rochester-business-connections/id1537115928 - Follow me... Facebook https://www.facebook.com/balbertmarketing Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realbenalbert LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/realbenalbert/ - OUR WEBSITE: https://www.rochesternypodcast.com Real Hits is made possible by https://www.balbertmarketing.com

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 #100 w/ Tina Paradiso of Imprintable Solutions, Ink - Keep In Touch With Tina ... Website: https://www.imprintablesolutions.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/imprintablesolutions Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tina-paradiso-95465a2a/ - Full Video: https://youtu.be/oHP3rE9s1Oc Listen on… Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6GIUXbsHXx0OSgPFED1sg8?si=2eOy5F8sQLm6JR2vHOUuIw Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rochester-business-connections/id1537115928 Our Website: www.Realbusinessconnections.com – Follow me… Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/balbertmarketing Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realbenalbert LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/realbenalbert/ – RBC is made possible by https://www.balbertmarketing.com

Real Hits #18- That Sounds Terrific w/ Nick Koziol: "Falling Forward" Featuring Ben Albert LEARN MORE and SUBSCRIBE to "That Sounds Terrific." Website: https://www.thatsoundsterrific.com/episode43 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/that-sounds-terrific/id1571484602 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6QgflSTA1geB380CWDaKCx Connect with Nick Koziol on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nickkoziol/ Listen to all episodes of the Rochester Business Connections Network... Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6GIUXbsHXx0OSgPFED1sg8?si=2eOy5F8sQLm6JR2vHOUuIw Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/real-business-connections-network/id1537115928 - Follow me... Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/balbertmarketing Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realbenalbert LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/realbenalbert/ - OUR WEBSITE: https://www.realbusinessconnections.com Real Hits is made possible by https://www.balbertmarketing.com

Learn Speak Teach #14 w/ Mills Bender of Mills Knows Bills - Budgeting is the most important step in achieving financial freedom. It is the first step towards a life of financial stability and success. Essentially, budgeting is about setting a plan for how you want to spend your money and then sticking to it. It's about making sure that you have enough money in your account at the end of every month so that you can live comfortably without worrying about running out of money. In today’s episode, we learn from Mills Bender. Mills is a financial coach, speaker, author, and the founder and owner of Mills Knows Bills (TM). Her passion is to help others how to stop living paycheck to paycheck, how to pay off their debt twice as fast, and how to reach their financial goals. Mills Knows Bills is a company dedicated to helping anyone and everyone gain Personal Finance Literacy through guided courses and tools. To access your FREE Budget Setting Tool, subscribe to MKB's email list found at millsknowsbills.com! Tune in! During this episode, you will learn about… [02:16] Meet today’s guest, Mills Bender [02:56] The mission of her company; Mills Knows Bills [03:30] Mills’ Book [05:35] How to stop living paycheck to paycheck [06:45] Setting a budget and its benefits [09:49] How to figure out what you will be paying in taxes [14:41] Tips to getting motivated on staying to your budget [17:30] What should you prioritize in your budgeting [20:04] How to budget while you still don’t know what you’ll earn [24:15] Emergency funds and the best way to set them [27:49] Mill’s success story that will inspire your next financial move [34:58] How to Invest your money [40:09] How can Mills’ help you in your investment journey [41:22] How you can connect with Mills [42:45] RAPID FIREEE!! [44:26] Mills’ resource recommendations [47:00] Episode wrap up Notable Quotes: ~ “A budget is a monetary reflection of your priorities.” ~ “Budgeting is not made to say NO, but to REASON things out.” ~ “Financial freedom is your responsibility.” ~ “Re-adjust and be honest with yourself, (when it comes to finances).” ~ “Personal finance is PERSONAL.” ~ “The best day to get started in investing is today.” Resources Recommended: Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki: https://www.amazon.com/Rich-Dad-Poor-Teach-Middle/dp/1612680194/ The Fearless Money Mindset by Arian Simone:https://www.amazon.com/Fearless-Money-Mindset-Broke-Doesnt/dp/173483000X Yahoo Finance: https://finance.yahoo.com/ Keep In Touch with Mills Bender: Website: https://millsknowsbills.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/millsknowsbills/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@millsknowsbills/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ameliabender/ Facebook: https://web.facebook.com/millsknowsbills/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/bendermills Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/millsknowsbills/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCK5C-sp5RaFeFg-LuczmMoA Podcast (Apple and Spotify): Mills Knows Bills — Follow me… 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/