Ben Albert is a professional at creating connections that matter and helping people to find ways to network that feel more like attracting good contacts than working hard. Ben is also a podcasting expert, hosting Real Business Connections, as well as consulting through is company, Balbert Marketing. In this episode, host, Mary Kurek, talks with Ben about his podcast and marketing expertise, but, focuses on the new monthly networking platform he has co-founded, called GrowGetters. GrowGetters on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/events/growgettersonlynetworkingevent6961346245567143936/comments/ Balbert Marketing: https://balbertmarketing.com/ Frontrunners Development is a business development agency focused on social impact and creating connections between people - primarily partnerships that tap into the UN SDGs. The people we interview for our media platform, Frontrunners Innovate, are working from the diplomatic, corporate, founder, and nonprofit levels on innovating solutions in education, climate, economic development, international relations and peace, youth, development, clean oceans, poverty, and more. Most interviews generate new and exciting opportunities, often before we even get off the interview. To see our most current videos and connect with us, visit https://www.frontrunnersinnovate.com/