Accelerate Your Business Growth

Welcome to a heartfelt and momentous episode of Accelerate Your Business Growth. After an incredible 16-year journey, Diane Helbig takes the mic one final time to reflect on the inspiring ride that’s helped countless entrepreneurs and business leaders thrive. In this special farewell, Diane Helbig shares the invaluable lessons she’s picked up from interviewing industry experts, and delivers her pe...

In this episode of Accelerate Your Business Growth, Diane Helbig speaks with productivity strategist Sarah Ohanesian about the myths surrounding productivity, the hidden costs of busy work, and the importance of aligning teams for greater impact. They discuss how the pandemic has blurred the lines between work and home life, leading to burnout and a culture of busyness. Sarah emphasizes the need f...

Welcome back to Accelerate Your Business Growth! In today’s episode, host Diane Helbig sits down with Dave Rizzo, Asia Pacific President of TP , a global leader in AI- and emotionally intelligent (EI)-powered digital business services. Together, they dive into practical strategies for blending AI and EI to create more efficient, yet deeply human, interactions with customers. Dave Rizzo shares acti...

In this episode, Brad Farris joins our host, Diane Helbig, to explore the intricacies of decision-making in business, emphasizing the importance of intuition, building relationships, and learning from mistakes. They discuss how being rushed can lead to poor decisions and the necessity of slowing down to listen to one's instincts. They highlight the significance of trust in sales and the need for e...

In this episode, Denise Blanc joins host Diane Helbig and explores the use of river metaphors to enhance understanding in communication. She discusses how identifying patterns, such as getting stuck in an 'Eddy', can lead to greater self-awareness and curiosity in conversations. Denise is an Emotional Intelligence and Leadership Coach, Mediator, and founder of River Logic Partners. With over two d...

In this conversation, Etinosa and Diane discuss the intricacies of decision-making in business relationships, focusing on how pricing strategies can influence client engagement. Etinosa emphasizes the importance of framing decisions in a way that leads clients to consider options rather than simply agreeing to work together. The dialogue highlights the shift from a binary decision to a more nuance...

In this conversation, Diane Helbig and Danielle Hendon discuss the critical role of data in making informed business decisions. They emphasize that having access to accurate information empowers business leaders to make intelligent choices, rather than relying on guesswork. The discussion highlights the importance of understanding data to navigate business challenges effectively. Danielle is the f...

In this episode of Accelerate Your Business Growth, host Diane Helbig speaks with Profit Doctor Ben Hansen about the concept of 'profititis'—a condition where businesses experience revenue growth but struggle with profitability. Ben shares strategies for identifying and addressing profitability issues, emphasizing the importance of customer quality and the need to eliminate unprofitable customers....

In this conversation, Pat Alacqua discusses the phases of the entrepreneur to enterprise journey, emphasizing the importance of leadership development in real-world contexts. He highlights the need for leaders to navigate chaos during growth by taking strategic steps and embracing change. The discussion also covers the significance of creating momentum rather than just motion in business progress....

In this conversation, Diane Helbig interviews Emily Walker, who specializes in helping thought leaders and personal brands create impactful bodies of work. Emily discusses the conventional approaches to scaling businesses and how they can be inverted for sustainable success. She emphasizes the importance of creating scalable offers that focus on action and implementation rather than just informati...

In this conversation, Diane Helbig interviews Cinthia Pacheco, the founder of Digital Bloom IQ, about effective digital marketing strategies for small businesses. They discuss the importance of leveraging websites for lead generation, the benefits of collaboration for credibility, and how to interpret marketing data to make informed business decisions. Cynthia emphasizes the need for small busines...

In this conversation, Lee Salz emphasizes the importance of the first meeting in sales, highlighting that its core purpose is to generate enough interest for a follow-up. He stresses that every successful meeting should conclude with a scheduled next step, ensuring that the momentum is maintained and the client remains engaged. Lee Salz is a globally recognized Sales Differentiation® strategist an...

In this conversation, Diane Helbig interviews Justin Allen Montgomery, founder of ProCourse Start, about how professionals can transform their expertise into scalable continuing education businesses. Justin emphasizes the importance of recognizing one's knowledge as a valuable asset and discusses strategies for creating passive income without relying on social media or traditional marketing gimmic...

In this conversation, Debbie Jenkins discusses how to transform chaotic thinking into clear business assets through structured publishing and frameworks. She emphasizes the importance of intellectual property as a perspective rather than just a legal concept, and introduces the idea of minimum viable assets as a way to create value without overwhelming oneself. The discussion also covers the signi...

Welcome to another episode of Accelerate Your Business Growth! Today, host Diane Helbig sits down with Suresh Bhagchandani, an accomplished senior sales leader, entrepreneur, and community builder. As Senior Sales Manager at Progress, Suresh leads teams to multimillion-dollar growth, while also owning F45 Training West Cary—where he blends fitness with community impact—and founding Execsocks, a cr...

Welcome to another episode of Accelerate Your Business Growth! Today, host Diane Helbig sits down with Silicon Valley innovator and business strategist Kevin Surace. With decades of experience driving disruptive innovation, AI, and digital transformation across a range of industries, Kevin joins us to share powerful, practical insights for leaders navigating rapid change. In this conversation, Kev...

Welcome to another episode of Accelerate Your Business Growth! Today, we're joined by Mitch McDermott, founding partner of the Talent Ascension Group and a purpose-driven executive reshaping the world of talent acquisition. Mitch brings over a decade of experience and a refreshing approach to hiring—one that centers on unlocking human potential and building meaningful connections between talent an...

Welcome to another episode of Accelerate Your Business Growth! Today, host Diane Helbig sits down with RogerNairn, co-founder and CEO of Jar Podcast Solutions—the brains behind top branded podcasts for names like Amazon, Deloitte, and Lululemon. Drawing from his big agency advertising roots, Roger shares invaluable insights into how enterprise brands can harness podcasting as a powerful, long-form...

Welcome to another episode of Accelerate Your Business Growth! In today’s conversation, host Diane Helbig sits down with Mark Miller of Hilton Tax & Wealth Advisors, a seasoned expert with nearly four decades of experience in tax and wealth management. Mark has dedicated his career to helping business owners, executives, and high-net-worth individuals build, protect, and sustain their wealth—and h...

Welcome to another episode of Accelerate Your Business Growth! Today, host Diane Helbig sits down with Derek Morgan, a seasoned business strategist renowned for helping small and medium-sized business owners achieve scalable, sustainable growth—without the heavy reliance on expensive advertising, cold outreach, or complicated marketing campaigns. In this special “three quick tips” episode, Derek s...

Welcome to another episode of Accelerate Your Business Growth! In today’s installment of our “Three Quick Tips” series, host Diane Helbig is joined by Steve Feld—a Certified Business Coach, TEDx speaker, author of 20 business books, and an accomplished executive with seven successful businesses under his belt. With a track record of helping over 900 companies achieve clarity and strategic growth,...

Welcome to another episode of Accelerate Your Business Growth! Today, host Diane Helbig is joined by Justin Long—author, podcast host, and hospital administrator at Spring Hill Equine Veterinary Clinic. Justin shares insights drawn from his journey overcoming insecurity and toxic environments to champion the power of positive workplace culture, mental health, and effective teamwork. In this conver...

Welcome to another episode of Accelerate Your Business Growth! Today, host Diane Helbig is joined by Emily Hatton, a business operations consultant and founder of the Female Founder Space. Emily is passionate about helping founders ditch chaos for clarity by scaling smart—with practical systems, strong teams, and no-nonsense insights. In this episode, Emily shares her top three quick tips for entr...

Welcome to another insightful episode of Accelerate Your Business Growth! Today, host Diane Helbig is joined by Bill Shander, a world-class listener and author of the new book, Stakeholder Whispering: Uncover What People Need Before Doing What They Ask. Bill shares his expertise on the importance of not taking tasks at face value, the art of asking the right questions, and how to truly understand...

Welcome to another episode of Accelerate Your Business Growth! Today, host Diane Helbig sits down with Suzanne Mariga, CPA, certified Profit First Professional, and founder of the Mariga Group. Suzanne is passionate about empowering minority entrepreneurs to achieve financial freedom through intentional financial habits and the proven Profit First methodology. In this conversation, Suzanne shares...