Accelerate Your Business Growth

In today’s episode of "Accelerate Your Business Growth," host Diane Helbig sits down with Gregory Shephard, an accomplished entrepreneur with a track record of building and selling 12 businesses across diverse industries like biotech, transit tech, ad tech, and martech. Greg, the Penguin Random House author of "The Startup Life Cycle," dives deep into the core challenges and stages of building a s...

Welcome to another episode of Accelerate Your Business Growth! Today, we have the pleasure of hosting Adi Klevit, a true expert in streamlining business operations. As the leader and visionary of the Business Success Consulting Group, Adi brings over 25 years of experience in industrial engineering, management consulting, and business leadership. In this episode, you'll hear Adi's unique insights...

Welcome to another insightful episode of "Accelerate Your Business Growth," where we delve into the dynamic world of entrepreneurship. In today's episode, we're joined by the innovative Sanjay Parikh, a serial technology entrepreneur. With his extensive experience as co-founder of Edgewise Media and Together Letters, and as the host of multiple podcasts, Sanjay brings a wealth of knowledge to the...

Welcome to another enlightening episode of Accelerate Your Business Growth, where we delve into the strategic world of public speaking with our esteemed guest, Blair Bryant Nichols. Blair, the owner of BBN Creative Management, brings a wealth of experience in building strategic speaking platforms for mission-driven talent, guiding them through the intricate landscape of public and corporate speaki...

Welcome to this episode of Accelerate Your Business Growth. Today, we delve into the art of authentic selling with our esteemed guest, Nikki Rausch, CEO of SalesMaven. With over 25 years of experience and a robust track record of transforming the sales landscape, Nikki joins host Diane Helbig to explore why fear pervades the selling process and how to overcome it. We unpack the misconceptions arou...

In this episode of Accelerate Your Business Growth, host Diane Helbig welcomes leadership and organizational culture expert Patrick Colletti to explore the concept of "refounding" in business. Patrick, a seasoned technology executive and author of the leadership book "Refounder," delves into how individuals within organizations can step into roles that challenge the status quo and drive transforma...

Welcome to another episode of Accelerate Your Business Growth, where we delve into a wide range of business topics with experts from around the globe. I'm your host, Diane Helbig, and today we're exploring the vital areas of SEO and marketing, particularly for small business owners. In this episode, we're joined by Eric Edelist, a  seasoned business and marketing strategist and the CEO of Bizooy a...

Welcome to another insightful episode of "Accelerate Your Business Growth"! Today, we're diving deep into the evolving world of branding with the expertise of Julius Geis, a renowned German branding expert with over sixteen years of experience. Now residing in Hawaii, Julius has transformed his approach to branding, working with global giants like Microsoft and Sony Music. In this episode, Julius...

In this episode of "Accelerate Your Business Growth," hosted by Diane Helbig, we delve into the intricacies of strategically designing business growth. Our guest, Raul Hernandez, a renowned business strategist, shares his expert insights on how to break down a company into its essential elements, emphasizing the importance of operations, marketing, and product in driving growth. Raul provides valu...

In this episode of "Accelerate Your Business Growth," host Diane Helbig welcomes sales leadership expert Charlie Locke to explore the intricacies of building successful sales teams. Charlie, known for co-founding SDR Nation with Michael Gagliano, discusses the persistent stigma around the sales profession and its impact on sales development reps (SDRs). Together, they delve into the challenges of...

Welcome to another insightful episode of Accelerate Your Business Growth, featuring an engaging conversation with our guest, Dr. Ginger Bratzel. With over two decades of experience in private practice and as a consultant and coach with a major healthcare marketing company, Ginger specializes in helping businesses identify ideal clients and fuel business growth. In this episode, we dive deep into t...

Welcome to another insightful episode of Accelerate Your Business Growth. Today, we're joined by the dynamic Steve Brossman, a nine-time Amazon best-selling author in marketing and sales, acclaimed international speaker, and former TV host. Steve brings a wealth of experience in building successful multinational businesses and training over 65,000 professionals worldwide. In this episode, Steve de...

Welcome to another episode of "Accelerate Your Business Growth," where we delve into various business topics featuring experts from around the globe. I’m your host, Diane Helbig. Today, we have a compelling conversation with Kathy Goughenour, founder of Expert VA and Virtual Expert Training. Kathy enriches us with her vast experience in the virtual assistant industry, which she has been part of si...

On this episode of "Accelerate Your Business Growth," host Diane Helbig is joined by Leslie Hassler of YourBizRules, a company dedicated to transforming businesses from cash-strapped and struggling to thriving and cash-generating. Leslie specializes in working with smart, dedicated women business owners in service-based industries, guiding them to scale their businesses profitably with ease and su...

In this episode of Accelerate Your Business Growth, we have a dynamic discussion with Julie Hansen, the founder of the Selling on Video Masterclass and the author of the Amazon bestseller, "Look Me in the Eye." Julie brings a unique blend of acting insights and virtual sales expertise, offering valuable guidance for building meaningful relationships through video in today’s digital sales landscape...

Welcome to Accelerate Your Business Growth, the podcast where we explore essential business insights with experts from around the world. I'm your host, Diane Helbig. Today's episode dives into the fascinating topic of exponential growth in the consumer sector with our esteemed guest, Dr. James Richardson. James is the author of "Ramping Your Brand" and a thought leader in scaling emerging brands s...

Welcome back to another episode of "Accelerate Your Business Growth." I'm your host, Diane Helbig, and today we have a deeply insightful conversation lined up for you. Joining us is Finka Jerkovic, an accomplished author, international speaker, workshop leader, and coach with over two decades of experience in the financial services industry. In this episode, Finka delves into her innovative framew...

Welcome to another episode of "Accelerate Your Business Growth," where we dive deep into essential business topics with experts from around the world. I'm your host, Diane Helbig, and today we have an insightful conversation with Eric Seropyan, an SEO and SEM expert and founder of thisismysouthbay.com. Eric has a rich background in promoting small businesses online, both internationally and hyperl...

Welcome to this episode of Accelerate Your Business Growth! In today's insightful conversation, host Diane Helbig is joined by personal branding expert Claire Bahn. Claire shares her extensive knowledge on the significance of personal branding and how it impacts business growth. From understanding what a personal brand truly entails to recognizing its crucial role in your professional success, Cla...

Welcome back to another episode of "Accelerate Your Business Growth," the podcast where we delve into various business topics with experts from around the globe. I'm Diane Helbig, your host, and today's episode is one you won't want to miss. Joining us today is Reuben Swartz, the founder of Mimiran, the innovative CRM designed specifically for solo consultants who despise traditional selling. Reub...

Welcome back to "Accelerate Your Business Growth." I'm your host, Diane Helbig, and today we have a phenomenal guest joining us—Ari Galper, a renowned authority on trust-based selling. If you're tired of traditional sales tactics that feel forced and counterproductive, you're in the right place. In this episode, Ari compares the sales process to a therapist-patient relationship, emphasizing the im...

Welcome back to another episode of "Accelerate Your Business Growth" with your host, Diane Helbig. Today, we’re delving into the art of selling more effectively to large organizations with our esteemed guest, John Smibert. John brings over 38 years of experience from US and Japanese IT corporations and has spent nearly two decades helping startups and small businesses transform their sales approac...

Welcome to another episode of "Accelerate Your Business Growth," the podcast where we dive deep into the nuances of growing your business with insights from top industry experts. I'm your host, Diane Helbig, and today we're thrilled to have Curtis Bateman, a seasoned business advisor from Startup Distillery, join us. In this episode, we'll explore three compelling alternatives to the high-pressure...

Welcome to another insightful episode of "Accelerate Your Business Growth" with your host, Diane Helbig. Today, we delve into the crucial topic of data literacy and how mastering it can future-proof your workforce. Joining Diane is Matt Cowell, CEO of QuantHub, who brings a wealth of experience in leading product and technology teams. In this conversation, Matt unpacks the limitations of tradition...

Welcome to another insightful episode of "Accelerate Your Business Growth" with your host, Diane Helbig. Today’s episode is all about scalable strategies to win customers, featuring the acclaimed MarTech expert and CEO of McGaw.io and UTM.io, Dan McGaw. Dan shares invaluable advice for small business owners on carving out a niche in content marketing, navigating the competitive landscape with inno...