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Fifteen Minute Fridays

Fifteen Minute Fridays

Di: Ben Albert of Real Business Connections
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Fifteen Minute Friday is the quick-hit side of Real Business Connections, where Ben Albert sits down with business leaders, entrepreneurs, marketers, sales pros, and experts to pull out one useful lesson in around 15 minutes.


These episodes are short, practical, and built for people who want to learn faster, think clearer, and take action without sitting through a full-length conversation.


We talk business, marketing, networking, sales, leadership, personal growth, human behavior, resilience, and the small shifts that create real progress.


Quick conversations. Hard-earned wisdom. Actionable takeaways you can actually use.



This feed is JUST FIFTEEN MINUTE FRIDAY EPISODES. To listen to all of our episodes from "Real Business Connections," search 'Real Business Connections' on your podcast player, or head to www.RealBusinessConnections.com

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  • Stop Eating Soup With a Fork w/ Lady Jen Du Plessis (FMF #72)

    Stop Eating Soup With a Fork w/ Lady Jen Du Plessis (FMF #72)
    Jul 10 2026
    Fifteen Minute Friday Episode #72 with Lady Jen Du Plessis.Business owners love to stay busy, but busy does not always mean productive. Sometimes we are doing activities because someone told us we “should,” while the real needle-moving work keeps getting pushed aside.In this Fifteen Minute Friday, Lady Jen Du Plessis, Dame Commander, joins Ben Albert to talk about moving from hustle to harmony. Lady Jen is an award-winning international speaker, The Business Scaling Architect, and The Sovereign Leadership Mentor. She has helped transform over 8,000 businesses and brings 40 years of finance experience with over $400 million in revenue generated.Lady Jen breaks down why so many entrepreneurs stay stuck in hustle mode, what it means to stop skimming the surface, and how to identify whether your day is spent finding, minding, or grinding.If you feel like you are working hard but not moving forward, this episode will help you rethink your priorities, protect your lead generation time, and start leading your business from a higher level.Quote Of The Day:“If you’re casual about your business, your business will become a casualty.” ~Les BrownTimestamp:[00:00] Trailer[00:59] Quote Of The Day[01:16] Eating Soup With a Fork[03:24] From Hustle to Harmony[04:17] Becoming the Expert[06:53] No Key to Success[09:02] Cookie-Cutter Coaching Fails[12:06] From Hands-On to Hands-Off[14:31] Connect with Lady Jen[16:06] Integration Assignment[16:27] Finder, Minder, Grinder[18:40] Lead Generation Comes First[20:01] Final ThoughtsKey Takeaways: • Staying busy is not the same as building a business. ~Lady Jen Du Plessis• “I call it eating soup with a fork.” ~Lady Jen Du Plessis• There is no one key to success. Success is a combination lock. ~Lady Jen Du Plessis• Cookie-cutter coaching fails because every entrepreneur brings different skills, experiences, and gaps. ~Lady Jen Du Plessis• Business owners scale by moving from hands-on to hands-off. ~Lady Jen Du Plessis• Lead generation should happen before client work and admin work. ~Lady Jen Du PlessisIntegration Assignment: Create three columns on a piece of paper:1. Finder2. Minder3. GrinderTrack your major activities for the day.Finder activities create new business and generate leads.Minder activities serve current clients.Grinder activities are admin, backend, and busywork.At the end of the day, look at where your time actually went. Then ask: What needs to be delegated, delayed, or done after lead generation?Keep In Touch with Lady Jen Duplessis:Website: https://www.ladyjenduplessis.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jenduplessis/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenduplessis/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JenDuPlessis22/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/JenDuPlessis—Follow Balbert:Facebook: www.facebook.com/realbusinessconnectionsInstagram: www.instagram.com/realbenalbert/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/realbenalbert/Website: https://www.realbusinessconnections.com/–This feed is JUST FIFTEEN MINUTE FRIDAY EPISODES. To listen to all of our episodes from "Real Business Connections," search 'Real Business Connections' on your podcast player, or head to www.RealBusinessConnections.com
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    21 min
  • From Left for Dead to Changing Lives w/ Vincent A. Lanci (FMF #71)

    From Left for Dead to Changing Lives w/ Vincent A. Lanci (FMF #71)
    Jul 3 2026
    Fifteen Minute Fridays episode #71 Vincent A. Lanci.Building a business, a podcast, or a personal brand can feel overwhelming, especially when you are trying to do it all on your own. But sometimes progress does not start with a massive breakthrough. It starts with one decision, one action, one meeting, or one small step in the right direction.Today, we are joined by Vincent A. Lanci. Once left for dead, Vincent emerged from a coma transformed and never looked back. From a finance career and speaking at his MBA commencement, to now helping others amplify their voice as a 4x podcast host, 7x author, and CEO of Coming Alive Podcast Production and Living Proof Traumatic Brain Injury Coaching.In this episode, Vincent shares how he rebuilt his life after a traumatic brain injury, why he believes it only takes one opportunity to change your path, and how practical habits like time blocking, exercise, and consistent action can help entrepreneurs keep moving forward. He also explains why podcasting can be a powerful tool for anyone looking to share their message and build meaningful connections.Quote Of The Day:“It only takes one.” ~Vincent A. LanciTimestamp:[00:00] Trailer[01:24] It Only Takes One[02:17] From Left for Dead to Podcasting and Purpose[03:21] Shattering Expectations After a Traumatic Brain Injury[04:29] How to Find Your First Step[04:50] Time Blocking and Auditing Your Day[07:13] Can You Start a Podcast on Your Own?[09:12] Start with One Episode and Keep Going[09:30] Stop Selling and Start Educating[11:33] Integration Assignment[12:02] Time Blocking, Exercise, and Mental Clarity[15:21] How to Connect with Vincent A. Lanci Key Takeaways: • “It only takes one.” ~Vincent A. Lanci• “If you dedicate yourself to something, you should expect to shatter those expectations.” ~Vincent A. Lanci• Time blocking can lower stress, reduce second-guessing, and help you audit how you actually spend your time. ~Vincent A. Lanci• “I think everyone should have a podcast.” ~Vincent A. Lanci• When you stop selling and start educating, the right opportunities tend to come back around to you. ~Vincent A. Lanci• Exercise is not just about looking better. It can improve mental clarity, lower stress, and help entrepreneurs stay steady. ~Vincent A. LanciIntegration Assignment: Time block tomorrow before you go to bed tonight. Write out your top action items, schedule one intentional break, and add one form of movement like a walk, stretch, or short workout. Then follow that plan for the next 7 days. the 3-stage breathing technique in the morning and evening for at least 3–5 rounds.Keep In Touch with Vincent A. Lanci:Website: https://vincentalanci.com/ Time With Vincent: https://timewithvincent.com/ Coming Alive Podcast Production: https://comingalivepodcastproduction.com/ Living Proof TBI Coaching: https://livingprooftbicoaching.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vincentalanci/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vincentalanci/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/vincentalanci/ —Follow Balbert:Facebook: www.facebook.com/realbusinessconnectionsInstagram: www.instagram.com/realbenalbert/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/realbenalbert/Website: https://www.realbusinessconnections.com/–FMF is made possible by www://balbertmarketing.com/-This feed is JUST FIFTEEN MINUTE FRIDAY EPISODES. To listen to all of our episodes from "Real Business Connections," search 'Real Business Connections' on your podcast player, or head to www.RealBusinessConnections.com
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    17 min
  • Faster Is Just Faster and Not Better w/ Isabel Maria Jeworski (FMF #70)

    Faster Is Just Faster and Not Better w/ Isabel Maria Jeworski (FMF #70)
    Mar 28 2025
    Fifteen Minute Fridays episode #70 Isabel Maria Jeworski.In today’s fast-paced world, slowing down has become a real struggle. Constant demands and distractions leave us feeling overwhelmed, making it harder to find moments of peace and calm. However, slowing down is not only beneficial for our body’s health but also enhances our effectiveness.Joining us today is Isabel Maria Jeworski, a 500+ hour Certified Yoga Teacher, Social Anthropologist, Spiritual Entrepreneur, and Mentor. She holds certifications in EFT, Breathwork, Meditation, Somatic Healing Practices, Qigong, and Ayurveda.In this episode, Isabel explores the value of slowing down in today’s fast-paced world and highlights how stress and overthinking impact our bodies and minds. She also shares practical tips for slowing down and increasing effectiveness, including a simple 3-stage breathing technique to calm the nervous system.Quote Of The Day:“Faster is just faster and not better.” ~Isabel Maria JeworskiTimestamp:[01:23] Quote of the day: “Faster is just faster and not better.” ~Isabel Maria Jeworski[02:54] The value in slowing down[07:36] Effects of stress on the body [09:02] How to avoid overthinking [10:37] Tips for slowing down and increasing effectiveness[13:11] The 3-stage breathing technique[16:30] Connect and learn more from Isabel Maria • Website: https://www.monkeymindretreats.com/• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/isabel-maria-jeworski-monkeymindretreats/[18:51] Integration assignmentKey Takeaways: • “Faster is just faster and not better.” ~Isabel Maria Jeworski [01:23]• Prolonged presence of cortisol, a stress hormone, in the body can lead to health problems. ~Isabel Maria Jeworski [07:36] • While multitasking may seem essential in today’s fast-paced world, it overstimulates the mind and leads to exhaustion since our brains are not built for constant, divided focus. ~Isabel Maria Jeworski [09:18]• By exhaling longer and more mindfully, we naturally slow our heart rate, calm the nervous system, and create space to pause, allowing us to be present in the moment. ~Isabel Maria Jeworski [12:25]Integration Assignment: Practice the 3-stage breathing technique in the morning and evening for at least 3–5 rounds.Keep In Touch with Isabel Maria Jeworski:Website: https://www.monkeymindretreats.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/monkeymindretreats/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/monkeymindretreats/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/isabel-maria-jeworski-796296161/—Follow Balbert:Facebook: www.facebook.com/realbusinessconnectionsInstagram: www.instagram.com/realbenalbert/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/realbenalbert/Website: https://www.realbusinessconnections.com/–FMF is made possible by www://balbertmarketing.com/-This feed is JUST FIFTEEN MINUTE FRIDAY EPISODES. To listen to all of our episodes from "Real Business Connections," search 'Real Business Connections' on your podcast player, or head to www.RealBusinessConnections.com
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    21 min
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