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Rochester Business Connections

Rochester Business Connections

Di: Ben Albert of Real Business Connections
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Rochester Business Connections: Dive into genuine business insights and stories of resilience that lead to success.


Hosted by Ben Albert of Balbert Marketing, this podcast captures authentic conversations with local business leaders from Rochester, NY, and its surrounding region. From executives to entrepreneurs, we're all about unearthing their experiences.


We compress decades of wisdom into insightful, actionable minutes. Here, you'll explore the critical facets of successful business such as networking, entrepreneurship, and self-development.


Discover how human behavior drives business dynamics, the importance of public speaking, and asking the right questions. You'll also learn how to deserve what you want and define your version of success.


Join Rochester Business Connections, a podcast that brings you a step closer to the real world of business. Subscribe and embark on this journey of discovery and growth with us.



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  • This Corporate VP Quit to Build an 8-Figure Business w/ Eric Winegard (RBC #152)

    This Corporate VP Quit to Build an 8-Figure Business w/ Eric Winegard (RBC #152)
    Jan 19 2026
    Rochester Business Connections Episode #152 with Eric Winegard.Watch this episode on Youtube: https://youtu.be/lemHfNQRwbAIs it too late for you to transition from corporate to entrepreneurship? Eric Winegard believes it’s never too late. He walked away from corporate life as a top-producing Vice President and took a leap into entrepreneurship. Together with his wife, Eric has built Rare Blue Moon Marketing into an eight-figure business heading toward nine figures.In this episode, Eric Winegard joins Ben Albert on the show to share nuggets of wisdom on how we can create successful businesses no matter where we are. Eric advocates for starting marketing efforts by first understanding social media platforms and creating content that resonates with your audience. He also emphasizes the power of networking and shares how we can use AI to generate unlimited leads.Are you ready to take your business to the next level? Grab a notebook and pen, Eric has some powerful notes for you to take home.During this episode, you will learn about:[00:00] Trailer[01:22] Timing[02:22] The competitive Eric[04:37] The exit from corporate[08:21] Entrepreneurship mindset[10:23] Entrepreneurship takeaways[11:28] Services: addition vs subtraction[17:14] Limitless leads[24:02] Learn about Eric’s AIrunday.ai[24:35] Inception of Rare Blue Moon Marketing[32:50] Working with your partner[40:55] Business owner marketing[50:53] Support Eric WinegardInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ericwinegardofficial/Website: https://rarebluemoon.io/eric-alexis-winegard/[52:27] Sales tipKey Takeaways: • People will tell you that the best producers don't always make the best managers, but a lot of times you can learn so much from them. ~Eric Winegard [03:46]• “There's a lot to learn in business. It's not just sales.” ~ Eric Winegard [09:51]• I think in a way AI is going to be a blessing because the birth rate is so low, the people to service these low-level jobs aren’t even going to be there. ~ Eric Winegard [15:23]• “No business relationship is built without trust, and trust is built through conversation.” ~Ben Albert [21:53]• “I can't stress enough how many people don't take this step because they're just insecure about what other people are going to say.” ~Eric Winegard [45:25]• “People do business with the best people.” ~ Eric Winegard [53:40]Keep In Touch with Eric Winegard:Website: https://rarebluemoon.io/eric-alexis-winegard/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eric-winegard-93892717/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ericwinegardofficial/ —Follow Balbert…Facebook: www.facebook.com/realbusinessconnectionsInstagram: www.instagram.com/realbenalbert/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/realbenalbert/Website: https://www.realbusinessconnections.com/ –RBC is made possible by www://balbertmarketing.com/-This feed is JUST ROCHESTER BUSINESS CONNECTIONS 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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    51 min
  • The Speaker Coach: “Stage Fright KILLS Potential” w/ Jesse Cruz (RBC #151)

    The Speaker Coach: “Stage Fright KILLS Potential” w/ Jesse Cruz (RBC #151)
    Dec 29 2025


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    48 min
  • How to Lead Better by Communicating Less w/ Doug Johnston (RBC #150)

    How to Lead Better by Communicating Less w/ Doug Johnston (RBC #150)
    Jun 2 2025
    Rochester Business Connections episode #150 with Doug Johnston.Ideas have the power to shape our minds, transform our relationships, and strengthen our organizations. They create pathways to new opportunities and break down even the most challenging and persistent obstacles in our way.In this thought-provoking episode, Ben Albert speaks with Doug Johnston, a speaker, facilitator, and author of Thriving in Conflict, Exponential Leadership, and ProBits. Doug dives into insights from his book ProBits, including thought-provoking concepts like “Stop Communicating,” “Time Isn’t Money,” and “Forget About Passion.”Doug also offers tips for improving social skills and managing electronic communication effectively. Drawing from his book Thriving in Conflict, he explores the true meaning of conflict and provides strategies for handling it both reactively and proactively.During this episode, you will learn about:[00:57] ‘Stop communicating’[02:47] Socializing tips[06:57] Electronic communication[10:49] Curiosity Quotient (CQ)[12:55] ProBits: https://theprobits.com/the-probits/[15:53] Time Isn’t Money[21:23] Forget About Passion[25:31] Conflict[30:46] Conflict management[37:13] Integration assignment[46:03] Get in touch with Doug Johnston• Website: https://impact4results.com/[47:35] Play politicsKey Takeaways: • “When we are in change, we under-communicate by a factor of 10.” ~John Kotter [01:50]• We cannot do two cognitive activities at the same time. ~Doug Johnston [09:24]• Time is more valuable than money because while you can always make more money, you can never make more time. ~Doug Johnston [16:02]• Successful people aren’t passionate; they’re obsessive. ~Doug Johnston [21:46]• Conflict is the gap between what we expect and what we experience. ~Doug Johnston [26:34]• “Ask first, listen second, speak last.” ~Doug Johnston [40:28]• “A mind, once stretched, will not return to its original form.” ~Ralph Waldo Emerson [46:36]• “Politics is the vehicle we created to negotiate our wants and needs when we went from being nomads to living in communities.” ~Aristotle [47:58]People Mentioned and Other Resources:1. Warren Buffett2. Your Brain at Work: https://bit.ly/4dC0KWy3. Thriving in Conflict: https://bit.ly/44OOsb14. Formula 1: Drive to SurviveKeep In Touch with Doug Johnston:Website: https://impact4results.com/ProBits: https://theprobits.com/the-probits/Books: https://impact4results.com/the-books/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/doug-johnston-4729341/—Follow Balbert…Facebook: www.facebook.com/realbusinessconnectionsInstagram: www.instagram.com/realbenalbert/LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/balbertmarktingWebsite: https://www.realbusinessconnections.com/–RBC is made possible by www://balbertmarketing.com/-This feed is JUST ROCHESTER BUSINESS CONNECTIONS 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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    51 min
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