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How to Build Confidence and Wealth: From Skinny and Broke to Ripped and Rich w/ Markus Kaulius (LST #155)

Learn Speak Teach Episode #155 with Markus Kaulius. What does it take to build confidence, wealth, and a bigger life without losing yourself? In this episode, Markus Kaulius shares how he went from a broken home, low self-worth, and getting bullied for being skinny to becoming a confident entrepreneur, investor, and leader. He also breaks down how discipline, consistency, and the right environment can change everything. Today, we are thrilled to have Markus Kaulius on the show, a serial entrepreneur, impact-driven investor, bestselling author, and founder of Five Talent Capital. Markus has built multiple 8 and 9 figure companies, helped scale one business to $170M in global sales, and now helps others think differently about growth, money, and fulfillment. In this episode, Markus shares practical lessons on confidence, health, investing, compounding, diversification, and why you should only invest in things you fully understand. He also opens up about faith, impact, and why success without fulfillment is never enough. Timestamps: [00:00] Trailer + Intro [01:40] From Broken Home to Confidence [04:09] What If Your Past Was a Gift? [06:28] The Turning Point [09:29] Stop Getting Comfortable [11:12] Grow 1% Every Day [13:14] Excuses or Results [13:59] 31,000 Steps and Finding Time [17:15] You Already Know Who You Are [18:43] Try More Things [20:33] Become a Magnet for the Right People [22:55] Don’t Copy Someone Else’s Path [24:28] Five Talent Capital [25:25] Why Diversification Matters [27:43] A Kindergartener’s Education on Money [29:50] Only Invest in What You Understand [32:00] Understanding Fees and Risk [35:22] Find Someone You Trust [37:38] How to Start Building Wealth [38:50] The Compounding Effect [39:30] The Looksmaxing Trap [41:43] The Cost of Shortcuts [45:10] Focus on Just Two Things [47:16] Why Health Impacts Everything [48:44] Stop Chasing Motivation [49:07] Invest in Help and Accountability [50:47] Your Health Is Cheaper Today [51:59] How to Support Markus [52:38] Tell Someone Your Decision [54:21] Where to Connect with Markus Key Takeaways:   • What if all the garbage in your past was actually a gift? ~Markus Kaulius • You already know who you’re supposed to be. ~Markus Kaulius • If you feel called to play a bigger game, lean into that calling. Do not get complacent. ~Markus Kaulius • You can have excuses or you can have results, but you cannot have both. ~Markus Kaulius • Spend time with people who look like they’re further on the path than you. ~Markus Kaulius • Become the person you’re supposed to be and you will attract the people you’re supposed to attract. ~Markus Kaulius • Only invest in things that you fully understand. ~Markus Kaulius • If you have 15 to 20 uncorrelated investments, you reduce your risk dramatically. ~Markus Kaulius • Have money come out of your account every month. Just have it pulled. ~Markus Kaulius • Pick something you can do consistently. ~Markus Kaulius • How much motivation do you need to brush your teeth? ~Markus Kaulius • You can’t improve all seven things at once. Pick two and go all in. ~Markus Kaulius • Health is cheapest today. ~Ben Albert • You can still relax without losing the whole night. ~Ben Albert Keep In Touch with Markus Kaulius : Website: https://www.fivetalentcapital.co/https://www.fivetalentcapital.co/ [https://www.fivetalentcapital.co/] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/markuskaulius/https://www.instagram.com/markuskaulius/ [https://www.instagram.com/markuskaulius/] LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/markuskaulius/https://www.linkedin.com/in/markuskaulius/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/markuskaulius/] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/markus.kaulius/https://www.facebook.com/markus.kaulius/ [https://www.facebook.com/markus.kaulius/] — Follow Balbert… Facebook: www.facebook.com/realbusinessconnections [http://www.facebook.com/realbusinessconnections] Instagram: www.instagram.com/realbenalbert/ [http://www.instagram.com/realbenalbert/] LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/realbenalbert/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/realbenalbert/] Website:  https://www.realbusinessconnections.com/ [https://www.realbusinessconnections.com/] – LST is made possible by www://balbertmarketing.com/ [https://balbertmarketing.com/] - This feed is JUST LEARN SPEAK TEACH 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

The Bravery Effect w/ Jill Schulman (LST #154)

Learn Speak Teach Episode #154 with Jill Schulman. Bravery isn’t being fearless. Bravery is taking a step forward in the presence of fear. When you do the hard thing scared, you build confidence, resilience, and a deeper sense of pride in who you are becoming. Today, we are thrilled to have Jill Schulman on the show, a former United States Marine, positive psychology expert, speaker, and author of The Bravery Effect. In this episode, Jill shares the science behind bravery, stress, confidence, failure, and resilience. She explains why action comes before confidence, why avoiding fear can shrink your life, and how doing hard things can actually make you happier. The episode also explores brave communication, asking for help, building a brave tribe, and why leaders, parents, and teams should support people in meeting high standards instead of removing every challenge. During this episode, you will learn about: [00:00] Trailer + Intro [01:25] Why Jill Intimidates Ben [02:56] Becoming a Marine [03:31] The Navy SEAL Confidence Course [05:46] Bravery Is Not Fearlessness [06:47] What Failure Really Teaches You [09:03] After Action Reports [10:26] Is Stress Actually Bad for You? [14:45] Building Your Bravery Muscle [18:41] Bravery and Happiness [19:04] Experiential Avoidance [21:26] Feeding the Brave Wolf [22:34] You Have the Power to Change Your Life [24:53] Manifesting Requires Action [26:39] Attack the Hill [28:44] Action Precedes Confidence [30:18] Curating a Brave Tribe [33:19] Today’s Soft World [37:49] Redefining a Me Day [40:06] Helping People Meet the Standard [43:15] Brave Communication [45:26] Nice vs. Kind [46:26] The Bravery Effect [48:20] Bravery Workouts [49:37] Do Things Scared Key Takeaways:   • Bravery is not being fearless. Bravery is taking a step forward in the presence of fear. ~Jill Schulman • When you are scared and do it anyway, you become more confident. ~Jill Schulman • Failures are stepping stones to success. ~Jill Schulman • Your mindset on stress is predictive of how you respond to stress. ~Jill Schulman • Anyone can build their bravery muscle. ~Jill Schulman • Each time you avoid something you fear, you give the fear more power. ~Jill Schulman • You have the power to change your life, but it will require bravery. ~Jill Schulman • Action precedes confidence. ~Jill Schulman • Bravery is contagious. ~Jill Schulman • A me day means keeping promises to yourself. ~Jill Schulman • Asking for help is a source of strength and it will make you stronger. ~Jill Schulman • Nice guys may finish last, but kind guys finish first. ~Ben Albert • Courageous is kind. ~Jill Schulman Keep In Touch with Jill Schulman: Website: https://www.jillschulman.com/https://www.jillschulman.com/ [https://www.jillschulman.com/] Book: The Bravery Effect: https://www.amazon.com/Bravery-Effect-Teaching-Conquering-Achieving/dp/B0F2BBPR35 [https://www.amazon.com/Bravery-Effect-Teaching-Conquering-Achieving/dp/B0F2BBPR35]  Additional Resources: Free Bravery Assessment: https://www.jillschulman.com/https://www.jillschulman.com/ [https://www.jillschulman.com/] Free Brave Action Guide: https://www.jillschulman.com/https://www.jillschulman.com/ [https://www.jillschulman.com/] — Follow Balbert… Facebook: www.facebook.com/realbusinessconnections [http://www.facebook.com/realbusinessconnections] Instagram: www.instagram.com/realbenalbert/ [http://www.instagram.com/realbenalbert/] LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/realbenalbert/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/realbenalbert/] Website:  https://www.realbusinessconnections.com/ [https://www.realbusinessconnections.com/] – LST is made possible by www://balbertmarketing.com/ [https://balbertmarketing.com/] - This feed is JUST LEARN SPEAK TEACH 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

How to Create What You Can, Not What You Should w/ Vinnie Potestivo (LST #153)

Watch the full episode on Youtube: https://youtu.be/8QwCwGjDn-I Learn Speak Teach Episode #153 with Vinnie Potestivo. What does it really take to get discovered, build a personal brand, and create content that lasts? In this episode, Vinnie Potestivo shares why creators, entrepreneurs, and leaders need to stop waiting for perfect conditions and start making what they can with what they already have. Today, we are thrilled to have Vinnie Potestivo on the show, an Emmy Award-winning media advisor, talent development and media strategist, and the host of I Have A Podcast. Vinnie is widely known for helping executives, founders, and creatives grow and monetize their personal brands, and for launching talent, shows, and media properties that have shaped modern pop culture. As a network executive at MTV from 1998 to 2007, Vinnie helped discover talent and develop original programming behind shows and franchises including Punk’d, The Osbournes, TRL, 8th & Ocean, Wild ’N Out, and The Challenge. Through his work at VPE and beyond, he has continued helping clients develop, launch, distribute, and amplify original content across platforms, especially in podcasting. In this episode, Vinnie shares stories from his early days editing with two VCRs, building his career at MTV, and learning what really makes content timeless. The conversation also explores podcast guesting, audience-building, creative resilience, and why documenting your life can often be more powerful than trying to manufacture perfect content. During this episode, you will learn about: [00:00] Trailer + Intro [01:25] Creativity as a Survival Skill [02:28] Editing with Two VCRs [05:14] Create First, Edit Later [06:18] Why Documenting Works [10:17] What Makes Content Timeless [13:46] The Osbournes and Building Hit Shows [18:11] Punk’d, Jersey Shore, and Media Evolution [26:37] How to Start Building a Brand [30:40] Why Podcast Guesting Matters [34:44] Using a Podcast to Declare Who You Are [36:39] Finding Your Voice in Public [41:18] Why Human Beats Perfect [51:10] The Why Ladder [53:28] Create What You Can, Not What You Should [58:28] What Vinnie Gets to Do Next [59:14] Launching Networks, Not Just Shows Key Takeaways:   • Being a creative is a survival skill. ~Vinnie Potestivo • The audience makes content timeless. The content doesn’t make it a great series. ~Vinnie Potestivo • Any podcast that has me is my podcast. ~Vinnie Potestivo • I use my podcast as a way to declare who I am. ~Vinnie Potestivo • The hardest thing about being a guest is listening. It’s not speaking actually. ~Vinnie Potestivo • I’ll niche down and refine the message, but I will never niche down and refine the person. ~Vinnie Potestivo • Just don’t let there not being an audience prevent you from creating the thing that you’re capable of creating right now. ~Vinnie Potestivo • Create what you can, not what you should. ~Vinnie Potestivo • Different questions will get you different answers. ~Vinnie Potestivo • It’s the person that might be stumbling, bumbling over the question that the listener trusts more than the sweet-talking guy with the gel in their hair. ~Ben Albert Keep In Touch with Vinnie Potestivo: Website: https://www.vpe.tv/https://www.vpe.tv/ [https://www.vpe.tv/] Podcast: https://www.ihaveapodcast.com/https://www.ihaveapodcast.com/ [https://www.ihaveapodcast.com/] LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vinniepotestivo?utm_source=chatgpt.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/vinniepotestivo [https://www.linkedin.com/in/vinniepotestivo] Email: vinnie@vpetalent.com [vinnie@vpetalent.com] Podmatch: https://www.podmatch.com/member/vinniepotestivo [https://www.podmatch.com/member/vinniepotestivo]  Additional Resources: I Have A Podcast: https://www.ihaveapodcast.com/https://www.ihaveapodcast.com/ [https://www.ihaveapodcast.com/] Vinnie’s Creator Hub: https://vpe.tv/hub [https://vpe.tv/hub] Podcast Amplification Tool: https://vpe.tv/quuu [https://vpe.tv/quuu] How To Stand Out: https://vpe.tv/fascinate [https://vpe.tv/fascinate]  — Follow Balbert… Facebook: www.facebook.com/realbusinessconnections [http://www.facebook.com/realbusinessconnections] Instagram: www.instagram.com/realbenalbert/ [http://www.instagram.com/realbenalbert/] LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/realbenalbert/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/realbenalbert/] Website:  https://www.realbusinessconnections.com/ [https://www.realbusinessconnections.com/] – LST is made possible by www://balbertmarketing.com/ [https://balbertmarketing.com/] - This feed is JUST LEARN SPEAK TEACH EPISODES.

How to Master Your Energy and Step Into Visible Leadership w/ Anniston Riekstins (LST #152)

Learn Speak Teach Episode #152 with Anniston Riekstins. Mastering your energy is the bridge to greater peace, calm, presence, creativity, and success. As you become more intentional with your energy, you gain clarity, move with purpose, and attract opportunities and clients that truly align with who you are. Today, we are thrilled to have Anniston Riekstins on the show, a transformational mentor for women, master numerologist, best-selling author of The Universe Is Hiring [https://www.amazon.com/Universe-Hiring-Discover-Role-Were/dp/B0DBBH5Y3V/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2WGFS6PAYUTBY&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.KrxAb-S0DkVIQkHr9q-zDw.kAtdLwmALIlau8Q21EN_ir0WyHtYvd7vndWTPIf-thU&dib_tag=se&keywords=the+universe+is+hiring&qid=1750698964&sprefix=The+Universe+is+H%2Caps%2C141&sr=8-1], and founder and host of The Anniston Riekstins Show [https://www.annistonriekstins.com/podcasts/the-anniston-riekstins-show]. In this episode, Anniston shares the warning signs that indicate you need to master your energy. Moreover, she highlights the benefits of regulating your energy and provides practical tips to get started. The episode also explores the fascinating world of numerology and its role in understanding your life path. During this episode, you will learn about: [00:00] Trailer  [01:55] Mastering Your Energy [07:54] Warning Signs [10:00] Benefits [19:27] Attracting Ideal Clients [29:31] Numerology [46:49] Learn more Life Path Workshop: Your Prosperity Code - https://youtu.be/AEGXPuMLSpI [https://youtu.be/AEGXPuMLSpI] 2026 Energetic Forecast: https://youtu.be/P63YC8Okiwg [https://youtu.be/P63YC8Okiwg] Life Path Quiz: Uncover the Hidden Patterns Shaping Your Life - https://www.annistonriekstins.com/discover-whats-keeping-you-hidden-quiz [https://www.annistonriekstins.com/discover-whats-keeping-you-hidden-quiz] [49:00] Current Focus [59:55] Connect with Anniston  • Website: https://www.annistonriekstins.com/ [https://www.annistonriekstins.com/] • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/annistonblairriekstins/ [https://www.instagram.com/annistonblairriekstins/] • Podcast: https://www.annistonriekstins.com/podcasts/the-anniston-riekstins-show [https://www.annistonriekstins.com/podcasts/the-anniston-riekstins-show] Key Takeaways:   • Stress scatters our thoughts, reduces our efficiency, and causes us to waste time, making it harder to complete tasks quickly and effectively. ~Anniston Riekstins [03:46] • You can never fully master your energy because it is constantly evolving. ~Anniston Riekstins [05:23] • Mastering your energy is the bridge to greater peace, calm, presence, and success. ~Anniston Riekstins [10:02] • Everything is a reflection. When you make internal shifts, you begin to see those changes reflected externally. ~Anniston Riekstins [29:03] • Success rewards speed. ~Ben Albert [41:06] • We cannot create change or solve problems with the same energy that created them. ~Anniston Riekstins [52:05] • The most powerful person in the room is the one who is most regulated.” ~Anniston Riekstins [55:54] Keep In Touch with Anniston Riekstins: Website: https://www.annistonriekstins.com/ [https://www.annistonriekstins.com/] Facebook: https://web.facebook.com/anniston.blair.9# [https://web.facebook.com/anniston.blair.9] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/annistonblairriekstins/ [https://www.instagram.com/annistonblairriekstins/] LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anniston-blair-riekstins-a33766349/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/anniston-blair-riekstins-a33766349/] Additional Resources: Life Path Workshop: Your Prosperity Code - https://youtu.be/AEGXPuMLSpI [https://youtu.be/AEGXPuMLSpI] 2026 Energetic Forecast: https://youtu.be/P63YC8Okiwg [https://youtu.be/P63YC8Okiwg] Life Path Quiz: Uncover the Hidden Patterns Shaping Your Life - https://www.annistonriekstins.com/discover-whats-keeping-you-hidden-quiz [https://www.annistonriekstins.com/discover-whats-keeping-you-hidden-quiz] — Follow Balbert… Facebook: www.facebook.com/realbusinessconnections [http://www.facebook.com/realbusinessconnections] Instagram: www.instagram.com/realbenalbert/ [http://www.instagram.com/realbenalbert/] LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/realbenalbert/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/realbenalbert/] Website:  https://www.realbusinessconnections.com/ [https://www.realbusinessconnections.com/] – LST is made possible by www://balbertmarketing.com/ [https://balbertmarketing.com/] - This feed is JUST LEARN SPEAK TEACH 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

The Presence-Centered Path for Business Leaders w/ Christian F Johnson (LST #151)

Learn Speak Teach Episode #151 with Christian F Johnson.   In a world full of distractions and pressure, staying aligned with purpose can feel impossible. However, embracing the Presence-Centered Path helps you regain clarity, sharpen your focus, and perform at your best every day. In this episode, Ben Albert speaks with Christian F Johnson, a Presence-Centered Leadership Coach, Speaker, and Author who helps high-achieving leaders lead from divine alignment rather than performance. Through his signature framework, The Presence-Centered Path™ [https://iamchristianfjohnson.com/], he guides leaders to destroy distractions, align with God, and fortify their focus to lead with peace, purpose, and power. Christian shares the secrets behind his powerful MC performances and offers practical tips on mastering public speaking. He explains how leaders and speakers can show up authentically and connect deeply with their audience. Christian also introduces the R.I.N.S.E. Method, a 5-step spiritual recalibration system that helps high-achieving leaders realign when stress and distractions take over. Additionally, he discusses how to live authentically and cultivate a net positive life that balances success with purpose. Lastly, Christian shares his personal journey to finding God and offers practical guidance on choosing the right mentor or coach. During this episode, you will learn about: [00:00] Trailer  [01:58] Secrets of MCing [07:19] Public Speaking [09:16] R.I.N.S.E [13:55] Being Your Authentic Self [17:18] Connect with Christian • Website: https://iamchristianfjohnson.com/ [https://iamchristianfjohnson.com/] • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/iamchristianfjohnson/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/iamchristianfjohnson/] [18:30] Net Positive Life [28:00] Finding God [37:37] Choosing a Coach [44:14] Support Christian • Website: https://iamchristianfjohnson.com/ [https://iamchristianfjohnson.com/] • Book: https://www.amazon.com/When-Youre-Speaking-Still-Silent/dp/B0F6YQ8NSW [https://www.amazon.com/When-Youre-Speaking-Still-Silent/dp/B0F6YQ8NSW] Key Takeaways:   • In public speaking, we must embody what we are speaking from. ~Christian F. Johnson [12:57] • “You have to be you; everybody else is taken.” ~Christian F Johnson [15:07] • You already have everything you need to succeed; we just sometimes need external things to remind us of what we already have. ~Christian F Johnson [16:29] • “Spend time loving over hating.” ~Christian F Johnson [35:08] • Healing is just applying love to the places that are hurting. ~Ben Albert [35:27] • “You don’t need a new voice; you just need to return to your authentic voice.” ~Christian F Johnson [48:29] • “What you feed will live, and what you starve will die.” ~Christian F Johnson [48:58] People Mentioned and Other Resources: 1. When You’re Speaking, But Still Silent: https://amzn.to/4rfJ7kI [https://amzn.to/4rfJ7kI] 2. Kingdom Legacy House Church: https://klh.life [https://klh.life] Keep In Touch with Christian F Johnson: Website: https://iamchristianfjohnson.com/ [https://iamchristianfjohnson.com/] LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/iamchristianfjohnson/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/iamchristianfjohnson/] Email: info@iamchristianfjohnson.com [info@iamchristianfjohnson.com] — Follow Balbert… Facebook: www.facebook.com/realbusinessconnections [http://www.facebook.com/realbusinessconnections] Instagram: www.instagram.com/realbenalbert/ [http://www.instagram.com/realbenalbert/] LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/realbenalbert/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/realbenalbert/] Website:  https://www.realbusinessconnections.com/ [https://www.realbusinessconnections.com/] – LST is made possible by www:// [https://balbertmarketing.com/]balbertmarketing.com/ [http://balbertmarketing.com/]