What if the most powerful skill in your business is not pitching, persuading, or presenting… but listening?

In this episode, John and Rich break down why elite entrepreneurs and coaches treat listening as a strategic advantage. From boardrooms to client calls to personal relationships, the ability to truly hear what is being said, and what is not being said, can change everything.

They share practical tools you can implement immediately: pausing before responding, validating what you heard, asking better follow up questions, taking notes to stay present, and recognizing patterns over time. They also unpack real challenges founders face, especially mental drifting during virtual meetings and missing key nonverbal cues.

If you want to build stronger trust, make better decisions, and communicate at a higher level, this conversation will sharpen one of the most overlooked skills in entrepreneurship.

Listen in and ask yourself: are you really listening, or just waiting to talk?

Ben Albert, founder of Grow Getters Only, joins John St.Pierre and Rich Hoffmann to explore what it really means to build authentic relationships in business. From overcoming personal adversity to building communities that grow together, Ben shares tactical insights on moving beyond parasocial connections to create meaningful impact. This episode dives into the "Plus, Minus, Equals" model, why long-form content still wins, and how to turn your audience into a collaborative ecosystem. If you're tired of surface-level networking and ready to lead with connection, this one’s for you.

🎯 Topics Covered:

• The loneliness of OnlyFans (and what it teaches us about audience depth)

• Why real community requires more than DMs and likes

• Leveraging mentors, peers, and mentees for exponential growth

• From isolation to inner circle: building intentional business tiers

👉 Perfect for: entrepreneurs, creators, marketers, community builders

🎧 Listen in and discover how to grow through people, not just platforms https://entrepreneursunited.us/links/

In this episode of Entrepreneurs United Podcast, hosts John St.Pierre and Rich Hoffmann are joined by Ben Johnson, founder and CEO of Particle 41, to discuss the transformative power of AI and data in modern businesses. They explore the challenges of AI integration, the importance of understanding business metrics, and strategies for improving operational efficiency. Ben emphasizes the necessity of a structured AI transformation strategy and the need for clear problem identification. Tune in to learn how AI can take your business to the next level through actionable insights and practical applications.

00:00 The Rise of Voice as the New Interface

00:44 Introduction to Ben Johnson and Particle 41

01:20 Maximizing Business Value with AI and Data

02:17 AI Transformation Strategy: Training, Automation, and Ag Agentic

05:43 Real-World Applications of AI in Business

13:42 The Role of Automation and Custom Solutions

18:09 Preparing Your Business for AI Integration

21:39 Challenges and Future of AI in Business

25:01 Final Thoughts and Key Takeaways

26:23 Conclusion and Contact Information

27:08 Hosts' Reflections and Insights