Hacks and Hobbies - Passion to Profit Stories Junaid Ahmed

In this episode, we get to speak with Ben Albert.

When Covid hit, Ben was furloughed from work. He found himself down and out, staring at an empty handle of Jim Bean Whiskey. He was unemployed, depressed, and felt unworthy.

Hesitantly, he opened his Macbook and started reaching out to strangers on Linkedin. This spearheaded his entrepreneurial journey.

The rest is history.

Now Ben hosts a network of 5 podcasts called “Real Business Connections,” runs a massively successful marketing firm, Balbert Marketing, and has replaced his established sales income in just over a year. Ben found his way.

You can do all this too!

It lights Ben up to help people, just like you, find YOUR way. Ben loves to help businesspeople find the essence of who THEY are and empower them and their companies to make their mark in this world. None of us deserve to feel small, unworthy, or invisible.

This is why Ben chose a career in marketing. Ben has found in marketing. He has a unique opportunity to empower business people to reach the RIGHT community, the RIGHT clients, and the RIGHT partners, who share the same beliefs and values as YOU. So you can scale above your highest potential, in turn, filling up your pockets AND your soul.

Once an underdog, now a successful entrepreneur, Ben is passionate about helping other underdogs achieve their dreams.

Ben is on a mission to actually move the needle on one million lives, one conversation at a time.

Let's dive in!

Our Guest


About Ben + Press Appearances: https://realbusinessconnections.com/host/Balbert Marketing LLC: http://balbertmarketing.com/alllinksReal Business Connections Podcast: https://realbusinessconnections.com/Email:ben@balbertmarketing.comFree Consultation/ Meet and Greet:https://calendly.com/balbertmarketing/zoom30Social Links:​​Linkedin:https://www.linkedin.com/in/balbertmarketing/Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/realbusinessconnectionshttps://www.facebook.com/balbertmarketingInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/realbenalbert/Youtube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCatiqMEYvn1CO_isUcb6pAQ/videosApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/real-business-connections-network/id1537115928Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/6GIUXbsHXx0OSgPFED1sg8?si=5294f3445d964e25

Hacks to take away




Consistent Outreach: Utilize a simple daily exercise of reaching out to contacts via messaging apps or social media platforms. Sending just one message a day can lead to building and maintaining valuable relationships over time.


Values-Centric Communication: When unsure about what to talk about or share, focus on your core values. Identify three primary values and center your conversations, content, and interactions around them. This approach ensures authenticity and clarity in communication.


Utilizing ChatGPT: Leverage tools like ChatGPT to streamline content creation and communication. Record conversations about who you are, what you do, and why you do it, then transcribe them. This transcript can serve as input for ChatGPT, allowing it to generate content in your voice and style.


Storytelling Around Values: Share stories that reflect your values and experiences. Whether it's lessons learned, moments of growth, or challenges overcome, storytelling rooted in personal values creates relatable and engaging content.


Prioritize Connection: Emphasize the importance of building and nurturing relationships. Whether personal or professional, consistent outreach and genuine communication can lead to meaningful connections and opportunities.




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In this episode, we get to speak with Mathew Pezon.

Mat and his wife, Anna, buy, renovate, and hold single family and small multifamily properties for the long-term in the greater Lehigh Valley, Pennsylvania region. They have three children under three years of age.

Mat worked for 12 years as a chemical engineer before a recent career change to full-time real estate investing. He completed his Master’s in International Management at IE Business School in Madrid, Spain as a Fulbright Scholar in 2013. Since 2014 he and his wife have been buying and operating rental properties, primarily in Allentown, PA.

Outside of investing, Mat enjoys maintaining his Spanish language skills, spending time with family, and playing the guitar and violin.

Discover his strategies, challenges, and insights on building a successful real estate business.

Our Guest
Website: www.pezonproperties.comYouTube: www.youtube.com/@pezonpropertiesFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/Pezon.Properties/Instagram: https://instagram.com/pezonproperties/Twitter: https://twitter.com/PezonPropertiesYelp: https://www.yelp.com/biz/pezon-properties-eastonLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/pezon-properties/Google Business: Pezon Properties Google Business Location

Hacks to take away



Hiring a Personal Assistant: The speaker emphasizes the importance of hiring a personal assistant for entrepreneurs and startups to delegate non-core tasks and focus on business growth.


Maintaining Work-Life Balance: The speaker shares the importance of setting boundaries between work and family time, suggesting strategies like putting the phone away during family time to achieve better work-life balance.


Creating Processes and Procedures: It's essential to document processes and create playbooks to streamline operations, avoid repetitive training, and empower team members to take ownership of their responsibilities.


Addressing Underlying Issues: The speaker highlights the connection between work-life balance and business operations, suggesting that if personal time is consistently sacrificed for work, there may be underlying issues such as staffing, training, or process inefficiencies that need to be addressed.


Continuous Personal Improvement: The speaker acknowledges personal areas for improvement, such as maintaining language skills, demonstrating a commitment to continuous personal growth and development.


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In this episode, we get to speak with Jon Pethke.

John is a United States Air Force veteran turned entrepreneur. From serving his country to navigating the world of app development, John shares his inspiring journey of resilience, innovation, and entrepreneurship. Discover how he transitioned from military life to pursuing a degree in organizational leadership and ultimately founded his dating app, Koyamor, tailored for introverts.



Tune in to learn valuable insights on turning ideas into reality and overcoming challenges in the startup world.

Our Guest
https://www.coyamore.com/https://www.facebook.com/CoyAmoreDating/https://www.instagram.com/coyamoredating/https://www.linkedin.com/in/jon-pethke-406380243/Twitter: @coyamoredatingTiktok: @coyamore

Hacks to take away


Importance of Research: Conducting extensive research is crucial when starting a business. The speaker emphasizes that one can never do enough research and encourages continuous learning and exploration to find the best path forward.


Networking for Different Perspectives: Despite disliking networking, the speaker acknowledges its value in gaining diverse perspectives and generating new ideas. Networking has provided the speaker with valuable insights and opportunities for collaboration, highlighting the benefits of connecting with others in the field.


The Virtue of Patience: Patience is identified as a fundamental factor in entrepreneurship. The speaker compares running a business to a rollercoaster ride, emphasizing the need for patience amidst the unpredictability and challenges of entrepreneurship.


Future Plans for Quoiamore: The speaker shares plans to enhance the Quoiamore dating app by incorporating AI technology to personalize user experiences. The goal is to assist users in initiating and maintaining conversations, addressing common challenges in online dating.


Personal Growth and Transition: The conversation shifts to personal growth and transformation, with the speaker reflecting on their own journey from introversion to extroversion. The speaker highlights the importance of being open and vulnerable in building relationships, underscoring the role of third-party connections in an introvert's social life.



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In this episode, we get to speak with Carolyn Wilman.

She began her writing journey as the Contest Queen, teaching others how to master the art of sweepstakes. As you must believe you are a winner before you are, becoming a re-publisher of out-of-print mindset and metaphysical books was a natural next step. Carolyn has republished all of Helene Hadsell’s works, and soon to be released are all of Tag & Judith Powell’s at Words For Winning.

Carolyn's story is one of resilience and innovation. Stay tuned as we uncover the secrets behind her journey and learn valuable lessons along the way.

Our Guest
https://www.contestqueen.com/https://www.facebook.com/TheContestQueenhttps://instagram.com/TheContestQueen/http://www.linkedin.com/in/carolynwilmanhttps://www.youtube.com/contestqueenhttps://www.tiktok.com/@contestqueen

Hacks to take away


Inspiration Strikes in Unexpected Moments: The speaker shares a personal experience of finding inspiration during a 4 am crisis while trying to calm down an infant. This moment of exhaustion led to the idea of creating a children's book based on the alphabet poster in the room.


Taking Action on Divine Inspiration: Despite the initial illogicality of the idea, the speaker emphasizes the importance of taking action on divine inspiration. Instead of dismissing the thought, they acted upon it, leading to the creation of a successful children's book.


Manifestation Requires Thought, Emotion, and Action: The speaker highlights the importance of not just thinking about desires but also feeling the associated emotions and taking action towards manifesting them. They emphasize that most people stop at the first step of desire without following through with emotion and action.


Listening to Intuition: The speaker encourages listeners to pay attention to their intuition and gut feelings, even when they seem illogical. They share personal anecdotes where following intuition led to beneficial outcomes.


Awareness of Surroundings as Mirrors: The speaker suggests that everything in life serves as a mirror, reflecting back information. They advocate for introspection and internal work to effect external changes, drawing parallels between personal growth and tending to the roots of a tree to change its fruit.

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In this episode, we get to speak with Katie Richardson.

She is on a mission to create powerful leaders. With a background in DESIGN, Katie built a multi-million dollar international company with distribution in 2,000 stores in the US and 26 countries. Her work has been featured on Ellen Degeneres, The Today Show, and Rachael Ray. She's also been featured on the cover of Entrepreneur Magazine. Today As an Executive Business Coach, Katie teaches Founders + CEO's the mindsets, skill sets, and toolsets we need to operate POWERFULLY in business + life...so that we can live with PURPOSE and do what we were born to do.

Tune in for invaluable insights and actionable advice!

Our Guest
www.katierichardson.com (IG @katie_live) Podcast : What's Working Now

Hacks to take away


Alignment and Control: When you're in alignment with your desires, you feel in control and motivated. Recognizing and pursuing what truly resonates with you can be a powerful driving force.


The Power of Truth: Telling the truth to yourself is essential for clarity and integrity. It's about being honest with your desires, intentions, and fears, even if it means challenging the status quo or facing difficult decisions.


Getting Out of Your Head: Ideas and fears can cloud your judgment when they're just swirling around in your mind. Putting pen to paper can provide clarity by externalizing thoughts and allowing you to see things from a new perspective.


Overcoming Fear in Negotiations: Fear can inhibit your ability to negotiate effectively. Recognizing and addressing fears, such as the fear of losing a deal, is crucial for showing up powerfully and making informed decisions.


Seeking Alignment in Business Decisions: Business decisions should align with your personal values and goals. Sometimes, it takes courage to speak your truth, even if it means deviating from the expectations of others or challenging conventional wisdom.


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In this episode, we get to speak with Cody Bramlett.



Cody is a “recovering personal trainer” turned eight-figure nutritional supplement brand owner. After scraping by as a personal trainer and gym owner, Cody’s supplement empire all started with solving one simple problem: His father was suffering from chronic inflammation.



Bramlett’s dad was in extreme pain because of his diet, stress, and being generally overweight. The doctors seemingly couldn’t provide any relief, but Cody was determined to find a way to help him...and he did! His custom formulated products such as Turmeric with BioPerine that stopped his Dad’s chronic inflammation in its tracks, and he also went on to research the science behind other pure, natural ingredients.



This empowered Bramlett to start growing his company, Science Natural Supplements, to help other people get pain-free, lose weight, and overall, just feel great about themselves! As a result of starting and scaling Science Naturals, Cody now also teaches other driven entrepreneurs how to profitably start, scale, and sell their own nutritional supplement brands through his coaching and mastermind called, Supplement Millionaire.



Stay tuned as we dive deep into Cody's inspiring story and uncover the secrets behind his remarkable success.

Our Guest
https://codybramlett.com/


Hacks to take away


Telling a Compelling Story: The importance of storytelling in marketing is emphasized, highlighting how emotional connection and a compelling narrative can significantly influence purchasing decisions.


Price Anchoring Strategy: The concept of price anchoring is explained, advocating for offering multiple product packages to provide customers with options while subtly encouraging them to choose higher-priced options by emphasizing value.


Utilizing Upsells: The benefits of upselling after the initial purchase are discussed, with an emphasis on selling more of the same product to capitalize on the customer's existing interest and potentially doubling the average order value.


Cross-Selling Complementary Products: The strategy of cross-selling complementary products, referred to as booster products, is introduced, focusing on enhancing the original purchase and offering additional value to the customer.


Increasing Average Order Value: The overarching goal of implementing these strategies is to increase the average order value significantly, ultimately driving more revenue and profitability for the business.




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