Rochester Business Connections
By 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.
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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This Corporate VP Quit to Build an 8-Figure Business w/ Eric Winegard (RBC #152)
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Jan 19, 2026 |
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The Speaker Coach: “Stage Fright KILLS Potential” w/ Jesse Cruz (RBC #151)
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Dec 29, 2025 |
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How to Lead Better by Communicating Less w/ Doug Johnston (RBC #150)
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Jun 02, 2025 |
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Authenticity in Media w/ Jazzy T of JazzCast Pros (RBC #149)
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Oct 28, 2024 |
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ROC #148 Decision Day w/ Leah Leverich
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Jul 22, 2024 |
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ROC #147: Sharing Knowledge4Knowledge w/ College Student, Michael Richardson ll
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May 27, 2024 |
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ROC #146: The Savvy Couple Shares Their Blueprint to Financial Freedom w/ Brittany & Kelan Kline
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May 20, 2024 |
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ROC #145: Elevate Your Mental Fitness w/ Jill Peterson
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Apr 29, 2024 |
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ROC #144: How The Petit Poutinerie Got Started with Ronnie & Raeanne
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Dec 22, 2023 |
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ROC #143: The Power of Restorative Practices Explained by Dominic Piacentini
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Nov 27, 2023 |
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ROC #142: The Power of Relationships in Your Career w/ Kathleen Pringle
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Oct 15, 2023 |
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ROC #141: Legacy Story of Visionary CEO Bruce Peters of Beyond Teal
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Aug 28, 2023 |
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ROC #140: Tranquility Now w/ Dr. William Ferris of Tranquility Now
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Aug 14, 2023 |
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ROC #139 Embracing Diversity and Inclusion w/ Morgan Levy of MM Inclusion Solutions
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Jul 31, 2023 |
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ROC #138 Reaching Your Brain’s Full Potential with Neurofeedback & Brain Mapping w/ Heather Newton of Loop Brain Health
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Jul 17, 2023 |
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ROC #137: Investing Inward w/ John Skomski of Think. Live. Repeat
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Jun 21, 2023 |
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ROC #136: Bee Better Together w/ Sabine Steinbrecher of Hiveologie
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May 22, 2023 |
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ROC #135: Find Your Voice w/ Jon Goehring Voiceovers
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May 08, 2023 |
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ROC #134: Passionate Pursuits w/ Bridget Querns of Querns Coaching LLC
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Apr 24, 2023 |
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ROC #133: Plan Your Retirement w/ Stephen Wershing of Focused Wealth Advisors
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Apr 10, 2023 |
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ROC #132: Connecting Concerns With Solutions w/ Erin Halligan-Avery
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Feb 27, 2023 |
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ROC #131: Infinite Potential w/ Andrew Hoyen of Infinite Group Inc.
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Jan 29, 2023 |
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ROC #130: Insight, Practice, Reflection & Mindfulness w/ Laura Gavigan of Mindful Matters
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Jan 16, 2023 |
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ROC #129: Smashing Into A Car With Your Co-Worker w/ Steven Shortino of iSMASH
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Dec 19, 2022 |
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ROC #128: Customization For Every Single Client w/ Mike Belin of Nacre Consulting
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Dec 05, 2022 |
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ROC #127: Coffee That Lifts Everyone w/ Kathy Turiano Owner of Joe Bean Coffee Roasters
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Nov 21, 2022 |
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ROC #126: KINDfulness Coaching w/ Jennifer Schwytzer
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Nov 07, 2022 |
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ROC #125: How To Be A Social Chameleon w/ Mike DiCioccio
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Oct 24, 2022 |
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ROC #124: How To Be Photogenic and Look Good In Your Professional Photos w/ Tara Bazilian Chang
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Oct 10, 2022 |
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ROC #123: Resolving Back Pain & Sciatica in 90 Days From Home w/ Dr. Nick Salinas
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Sep 26, 2022 |
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ROC #122: Big Dreams and Small Steps Can Transform Your Life w/ Merchon Hargrave of High Vibe Cowork
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Sep 19, 2022 |
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ROC #121: The Obi-Wan Kenobi of Networking, Christine Smith of riplEFX
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Sep 12, 2022 |
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R0C #120: The Real VIP Network NY w/ Nate Hasto
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Aug 29, 2022 |
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R0C #119: How To Give Your Gifts To The World w/ Linda Bucher
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Aug 21, 2022 |
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R0C #118: Empowering You To Live Life By Design w/ Cody Wasial
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Aug 15, 2022 |
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R0C #117: Your Guide To Self Mastery w/ Brandon Eastman
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Aug 08, 2022 |
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R0C #116: Supporting Human Centered Brands w/ Becca and Leire of Helen & Gertrude
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Aug 01, 2022 |
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R0C #115: Your Concierge to Happiness w/ Caleb Nelson
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Jul 25, 2022 |
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R0C #114: Total Mindset Reset w/ Coach Rosa Smith-Montanaro
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Jul 18, 2022 |
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R0C #113: Recovery Is In Reach w/ Kyle Ruggeri of Sober Dogs
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Jul 11, 2022 |
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R0C #112: Empathetic Leadership w/ Michael Sgro Leadership Coaching
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Jul 04, 2022 |
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R0C #111: True Grit and Resilience w/ Jason Barrett of Black Button Distilling
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Jun 27, 2022 |
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R0C #110: The Path Forward w/ Jaime Saunders of The United Way of ROC and FLX
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Jun 20, 2022 |
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R0C #109: Growing Her LinkedIn 25x in 18 Months w/ Deanna Russo of Leverage Up LLC
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Jun 13, 2022 |
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R0C #108: Listen To Sell With Bill Knoche of Less Talk Selling
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Jun 06, 2022 |
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R0C #107: Spreading Empathy To The Collections Industry w/ Katie Borchers of Beyond Green Solutions
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May 30, 2022 |
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R0C #106: Saying YES to Communication, and Collaboration w/ Caitlin Drago of Inspire Improv
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May 23, 2022 |
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R0C #105: Democratizing Opportunity with Favio and David of Arbol
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May 16, 2022 |
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R0C #104: Stop Working For The Wrong Employer w/ Hannah Morgan
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Apr 18, 2022 |
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R0C #103: What You Should Know About Your Health w/ Natalie Grace of Graceful Bodyworks
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Apr 10, 2022 |
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R0C #102: Freelance Buffalo, Rochester, And Beyond w/ Madison Bracaglia of Rosella Studio
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Apr 04, 2022 |
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R0C #101: Stop Isolating Yourself and Build Community w/ Maureen Ballatori of Metro Collective
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Mar 28, 2022 |
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R0C #100: PROOF Open Hiring WORKS w/ Tina Paradiso of Imprintable Solutions, Ink
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Mar 21, 2022 |
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R0C #99: The Art Of The Side Hustle w/ Zachary Saeva of Suitable Sounds
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Mar 14, 2022 |
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ROC #98: Drinking Bubbly With Besties w/ Andrea Weigand of Andrea Maria Wines
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Mar 07, 2022 |
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ROC #97: How To Monetize Your Passion w/ Angelo "Edalo" Marinelli
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Feb 28, 2022 |
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ROC #96: Why You're Unhappy With Your Career and What To Do About It w/ Cathy Lanzalaco
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Feb 22, 2022 |
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ROC #95: The Why's and How's on Developing a Superb Team w/ Patrick Jackman of The Jackman Group LLC
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Feb 15, 2022 |
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ROC #94: What To Do If You Need an Affordable Executive Assistant with Ethan Bull of ProAssisting
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Feb 08, 2022 |
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ROC #93: Become A Conscious Leader In Only Eight Weeks w/ Cheryl Adas of CA Consulting
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Feb 01, 2022 |
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ROC #92: Assisted Living Made FUN w/ Alyssa Poole of Victor Views Assisted Living
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Jan 25, 2022 |
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ROC #91: Working For a Servant Leader w/ Mike Faulkner of Weco Manufacturing
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Jan 18, 2022 |
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ROC #90: Making Rochester's Top 100 With Only 2 Employees w/ Eric Dodds of Wild Water Fly Fishing
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Jan 11, 2022 |
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ROC #89: How To Become A Community Impactor w/ Kyle Palmer
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Jan 04, 2022 |
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ROC #87: How To Accomplish More By Doing Less w/ Alana Cahoon of Grow 2 B U
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Dec 21, 2021 |
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ROC #86: If You Have A Fire Inside Of You Then You Need This Episode w/ Melissa Davis
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Dec 14, 2021 |
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ROC #85: Supercharging Your Board: Lessons Learned w/ Cynthia Woolbright
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Dec 07, 2021 |
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ROC #84: How To Make a Full-Time Income As A Freelancer w/ Marie Rachelle
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Nov 30, 2021 |
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ROC #83: What To Do If You Want To Better Serve Your Community w/ Ken Kraus, Partner at Evans Fox
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Nov 23, 2021 |
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ROC #82: What To Do If Marketing Frustrates You w/ Kristi Mitchell
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Nov 16, 2021 |
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ROC #81: How To Build Your Business Better (The Right Way) w/ Andrew Biernat
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Nov 09, 2021 |
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ROC #80: Leader By Day; Leader By Night w/ Mike Palanski of MPower2Lead
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Oct 26, 2021 |
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ROC #79: How To Use Peer Collaboration to Guarantee An Optimal Plan For Success w/ Mike Palumbos
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Oct 19, 2021 |
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ROC #79: Police Reform is Built With Bridges Not Clickbait Headlines w/ Justin Collins
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Oct 12, 2021 |
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ROC #77: How to Obtain 40x The Nutritional Density of Veggies w/ Branden Raczkowski
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Oct 05, 2021 |
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ROC #76: Dear Rochester, Retire Well w/ David Pulcini of Six Point Financial
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Sep 28, 2021 |
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ROC #75: Grant Writing For Dummies w/ Margit Brazda Poirier of Grants4Good
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Sep 21, 2021 |
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ROC #74: How To Turbocharge Your Business Communications w/ Senior-Level Expert, Lori Sussle Bonanni
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Sep 14, 2021 |
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ROC #73: Turning Creative Energy Into a Full Time Career w/ Robin Flanigan
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Sep 08, 2021 |
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ROC #74: How To Turn An Idea Into a Career w/ Serial Entrepreneur David Schaub of WNY Entrepreneur
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Sep 01, 2021 |
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ROC #71: How To Become an Ethical Conscious Capitalist and Turbo-Charge Your Career! w/ Andrew Brady
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Aug 25, 2021 |
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ROC #70: Entrepreneurship, Marketing, and Thought-Leadership w/ Emily Carpenter
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Aug 18, 2021 |
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ROC #69: Exposing "Normal Lies" w/ Linda Heeler of Live Inspired Life Coaching
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Aug 11, 2021 |
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ROC #68: Franchise Ownership 101 w/ Angela LaVecchia of Frannet
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Aug 04, 2021 |
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ROC #67: Teaching Old Dogs New Tricks. Young Leaders Chat About Entrepreneurship and Success
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Jul 28, 2021 |
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ROC #66: Learn New Unique Skills w/ Danielle Raymo of The Rochester Brainery
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Jul 21, 2021 |
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ROC #65: Making Dreams a Reality w/ Rebecca Delaney Johnson of The Cause Collaborative
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Jul 14, 2021 |
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ROC #64: Building a MASSIVE Company From Scratch w/ Bill Pollock of Optimation Technology
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Jul 07, 2021 |
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ROC #62: The Mindset of the Top 1% w/ Eric Bond of The Competitors Mentality
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Jun 23, 2021 |
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ROC #61: Creating a Better Workplace One Gift at a Time w/ Kellie Wright of Golden Hello
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Jun 16, 2021 |
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ROC #60: How To Level-Up your Network and Net-Worth w/ Growth Specialist Dave Mammano
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Jun 09, 2021 |
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ROC #59: How To Get Better Results With Joey Young Solutions
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Jun 02, 2021 |
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ROC #58: Electronics Recycling Because CHANGE MATTERS w/ Robert Burns of Sunnking
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May 26, 2021 |
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ROC #57: Hearing+ Speech Education & Support w/ Bob Russell of Rochester Hearing and Speech Center
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May 19, 2021 |
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ROC #56: Creating Jobs and a Quality Workplace Culture w/ Jake Koch of Triton Mechanical
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May 12, 2021 |
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ROC #55: Ben Albert on "Going Boldly" Podcast w/ Russ "The Big Guy" Swanger
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May 05, 2021 |
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ROC #54: How To Communicate Seamlessly w/ Judith Shenouda
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Apr 28, 2021 |
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ROC #53: "Nobody Knows How To Win" w/ VJ Stanley Jr on Rochester Business Connections
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Apr 21, 2021 |
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ROC #52: Building Relationships Adding Value Opportunities with Greg Taylor
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Apr 14, 2021 |
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ROC #51: How To Build a Brand People Want to Support w/ Kim Marie Mckernan
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Apr 07, 2021 |
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ROC #50: Empowering The World With Color w/ Kerry Jones of Indigo Tones
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Mar 31, 2021 |
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ROC #49: Entrepreneurship as a Working Mom w/ Kathy Jacobs
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Mar 24, 2021 |
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ROC #48: Make Social Media Your Friend w/ Sheila Dunne
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Mar 17, 2021 |
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ROC #47: How to be a Savvy Ally w/ Jeannie Gainsburg
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Mar 04, 2021 |
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ROC #46: Changing The World One Chat at a Time w/ Jordynn Barnhart Sullivan
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Mar 02, 2021 |
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ROC #45: Dance, Horses, and Social Cohesion w/ Eran Hanlon
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Feb 25, 2021 |
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ROC #44: Transform Your Life w/ 'Accountability Evangelist' Stephanie Reh
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Feb 23, 2021 |
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ROC #43: Changing Lives One Smile at a Time w/ Otto Harnischfeger of The Pirate Toy Fund
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Feb 18, 2021 |
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ROC #42: How To Get Hired For The Job You Deserve w/ Ruth Sternberg
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Feb 16, 2021 |
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ROC #41: Scoville Units, Small Batch Oils, and Rochester's Top Flavors with Chris Whitehair
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Feb 11, 2021 |
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ROC #40: Creating Zero Waste Communities Together w/ Robert Putney of Impact Earth
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Feb 09, 2021 |
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ROC #39: How To Track Your Employees' Fulfillment and Create a Happy Work Culture w/ Marvin Deitz
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Feb 04, 2021 |
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ROC #38: Serial Entrepreneurship, Tech Startup Advice, and Startup Success w/ Mattaniah Harp
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Feb 02, 2021 |
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ROC #37: UX Design, UI Design and Technology That Helps Run The World w/ Lena Levine
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Jan 28, 2021 |
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ROC #36: "J Mac's" Hoop Dreams, How To Win, and How To Be a Leader w/ Coach Jim Johnson
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Jan 26, 2021 |
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ROC #35: How CBD Will Save The World With Steve VanDeWalle of Tiva Naturals
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Jan 21, 2021 |
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ROC #34: How To Be A Leader and Earn Your Team's Trust w/ Bob Whipple
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Jan 18, 2021 |
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ROC #33: SAT, ACT, and Real World Prep Made Simple w/ Mike Bergin of Chariot Learning.
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Jan 14, 2021 |
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ROC #32: Tarot Reading, Psychic Advice, and Inner-Growth w/ Leticia Ferrer-Rivera of Dancing Crowns
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Jan 12, 2021 |
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ROC #31: How Anyone Can Become Financially Free w/ Jesse Cramer of The Best Interest Blog
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Jan 07, 2021 |
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ROC #30: How To Capture The Moment w/Jess Kamens Photography
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Jan 05, 2021 |
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ROC #29: Staying Fit in 2021 w/ Mark Bruce of Fit Strength Performance
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Dec 31, 2020 |
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ROC #28: Helping High-Level Executive LEVEL UP W/ Kristen Fragnoli
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Dec 29, 2020 |
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ROC #27: Human Capital 101 w/ Kevyn Rustici of ADP
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Dec 22, 2020 |
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ROC #26: Only Five Star Reviews w/Rhett VanScoter of VanScoter Insurance
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Dec 17, 2020 |
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ROC #25: The Pirate Toy Fund and Remarkable Community Service w/Jason DiBiase of Rochester Pest Pro
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Dec 15, 2020 |
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ROC #24: Come on baby IGNITE my FIRE W/ Kathy Palokoff of goFIRESTARTER
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Dec 10, 2020 |
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ROC #23: How to be better then Uber and Lyft w/ Linden Overhiser of Roc 'N Ride
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Dec 08, 2020 |
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ROC #22: True Passion and Customer Service w/ Shea Delola of KMB Property Solutions
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Dec 03, 2020 |
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ROC #21: The Art of Architecture w/ Ed Smart of smartDESIGN Architecture
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Nov 30, 2020 |
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ROC #20: Your Business Is FILTHY w/ Andrew Tackling of Tackling Group LLC
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Nov 27, 2020 |
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ROC #19: How to create a winning work culture w/Blake Webber of Webber Law
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Nov 26, 2020 |
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ROC #18: The most beautiful digital signs on earth w/Evan Gargana of Scoreboards ETC
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Nov 25, 2020 |
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ROC #17: Flowers are a ladies' best friend! w/STACY K FLORAL
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Nov 24, 2020 |
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ROC #16: Consulting is the best way to help w/Joshua Thurston of The Brighton-Pittsford Agency
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Nov 23, 2020 |
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ROC #15: Revolutionizing Job Seeking w/Corey Listar of Yeti To Work and Bongo
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Nov 20, 2020 |
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ROC #13: Allowing Health Care Companies to HELP MORE w/Missy Marsocci of Cornerstone Healthcare
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Nov 18, 2020 |
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ROC #12: Staying up to date on your BOOKKEEPING w/ Shaun Fowler of Friendly Neighborhood Bookkeeping
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Nov 17, 2020 |
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ROC #11: True Passion for DANCE w/ Erin Korn of Barre Dance & Fitness
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Nov 16, 2020 |
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ROC #10: Helping us all take responsibility w/ Sara Rosenfeld of Dawnbreaker Consulting
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Nov 13, 2020 |
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ROC #9: Functional Fitness w/ Mido Zelenjakovic of Rochester School of Fitness
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Nov 12, 2020 |
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ROC #8: Helping troubled men gain a second chance w/ Van Smith of Recovery Houses of Rochester
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Nov 11, 2020 |
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ROC #7: Dance is LOVE w/ Rebecca Phelps of Gracious Dance
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Nov 10, 2020 |
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ROC #6: True Financial Advice w/ Nate Hasto of Hasto & Associates
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Nov 09, 2020 |
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ROC #5: Revolutionizing sports stats analytics w/Phil Abel of High School Sports Stats
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Nov 06, 2020 |
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ROC #4: Healing the MIND and cleaning up that UNIBROW w/ Kimberly Schall of Third Eye Wellness LLC
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Nov 05, 2020 |
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ROC #3: You NEED a RELIABLE CPA w/ Karen Webber of Webber CPA
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Nov 04, 2020 |
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ROC #2: Seriously Detailed Research Analytics w/Eric Bourgeois of BRX Research
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Nov 03, 2020 |
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ROC #1: Taking Care Of Your Finances Ethically w/Marshal Scheidt of Six Point Financial Advisors
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Nov 02, 2020 |