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Accelerate Your Business Growth

Featured on Inc.com's list of 100 Podcasts That Will Make You Smarter, Better, and Wiser, MSNBC's Your Business, and on the Fit Small Business list of best small business podcasts, this show is designed to help small business owners, salespeople, and new entrepreneurs with the various aspects of business success. We have a great lineup of guests and topics scheduled. We’ll be talking about everything from sales to employee issues; from technology to social media; from work-life balance to exploring uncharted territory. The host, Diane Helbig's goal is to help you remove challenges so that you can realize your own success with your business. Be sure to subscribe to the iTunes channel or follow this podcast so you never miss an episode! Small business owners face challenges in a variety of areas throughout their ownership journey. For some the challenge is creating a sales strategy that brings results. For others dealing with employees can be very challenging. Growing pains come up at startup, growth, and exit. Marketing and branding are two topics that can be confusing for businessowners. Leadership and communication are also areas where leaders struggle. Finding answers, ideas, resources, and tools can make the journey easier. The guests who join Diane are experts in their fields. They provide actional expertise so the small business owner, leader, or salesperson can put those ideas into action. The host, Diane Helbig, has over 20 years of experience in business leadership and sales. She advises small business owners and trains professionals on leadership, selling, customer service, and time management. The podcast provides her with another way to get valuable information in front of businessowners, sales professionals, and business leaders. No matter what country you are in, from the United States to Canada to Australia to the European Union, the answers in each episode are valuable. Leaders in every industry can connect with the experts and learn from them. What’s your pain? Succession planning? Marketing? Business growth? Hiring? Legal and/or accounting issues? Family business challenges? Sales? Strategic planning? Dealing with employees? Creating structure and process? Networking successfully? Prospecting? Account management? Using discovery to grow? If it’s a business topic we have the guests who can help you. Many guests are bestselling authors and offer free resources or promotions on their products or services. Some of them have podcasts as well so you can tap into their guests as well. The guests have been curated from all over the world to bring you relevant, timely ideas you can implement immediately. Some evergreen topics include: podcasting, branding, marketing a small business, social media marketing, business systems, entrepreneurial dreams, leaving a legacy, team building, servant leadership, SEO, cashflow, emotional intelligence, cold outreach, cold calling, investing, ideal client, bottom line, sales development, adaptive leadership, feedback, workforce development, decision making, profit, goal setting, trust based selling, personal brand, mindset, scale small business, fear of selling, marketing strategies, LinkedIn, revenue generating, click funnels, lead generation, how to sell more, negotiation, digital marketing, small business tax, culture.
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Episodes

Elevate Your Success

Welcome to Accelerate Your Business Growth. In this episode, Diane Helbig sits down with Curtis McCollum —mindset coach and host of The Curtis McCollum Show—to explore how entrepreneurs and business leaders can identify and break through subconscious blocks that may be limiting their potential. Curtis shares insights from his “Legit Mindset Framework,” explains why the right questions matter, and discusses practical daily habits, the power of clarifying your core values, and how deep-rooted beli...

Aug 14, 202516 min

Engaging Smarter

Get ready for a deep dive into the future of small business communications! In this episode of Accelerate Your Business Growth, Diane Helbig sits down with Arthur Chang, CEO of PanTerra Networks and a pioneering force in AI-driven customer engagement. Arthur shares what he’s learned from turning around tech companies and launching industry-first solutions, and explains how small businesses can overcome today’s top communication challenges. Discover why multi-channel solutions matter, how to dip ...

Aug 11, 202523 min

Tips for Entrepreneurial Financial Success

Are traditional financial planning strategies enough for entrepreneurs? In this episode of "Accelerate Your Business Growth," host Diane Helbig sits down with David Flores Wilson, Managing Partner at Sincerus Advisory and recognized as an Investopedia Top 100 Financial Advisor. David shares three quick, actionable tips that challenge conventional wisdom and offer a fresh take on building wealth, optimizing business exits, and leaving a meaningful legacy through philanthropy. Whether you're a sta...

Aug 07, 202512 min

Building Your Personal Brand

Welcome to Accelerate Your Business Growth! In today’s episode, host Diane Helbig welcomes Emmy and Edward R. Murrow Award-winning journalist and international speaker Bofta Yimam. As the founder of StoryLead , Bofta helps entrepreneurs and leaders amplify their stories and boost their visibility. Together, they dive into actionable tips for small business owners looking to build a compelling personal brand, overcome the fear of self-promotion, and navigate the overwhelming world of marketing an...

Aug 04, 202523 min

Business Wellness Checks Tips

On today’s episode of Accelerate Your Business Growth, host Diane sits down with Avi Pinsky, also known as the Business Finance Doctor . Avi brings years of experience as a public accountant to the table, but he’s not just crunching numbers—he’s focused on helping small business owners truly understand their finances. In this conversation, Avi shares practical and actionable advice on managing cash flow, defining and tracking key performance indicators (KPIs), and evaluating the financial health...

Jul 25, 202512 min

Smarter Hiring for Growing Businesses with Ryan Hogan

What’s really going on in today’s recruiting landscape—and why are so many businesses struggling to find the right people? In this episode, host Diane sits down with Ryan Hogan, Navy veteran, serial entrepreneur, and co-founder of Talent Harbor . After building Hunt A Killer into a $50 million brand, Ryan’s now on a mission to reinvent recruiting for growth-stage businesses. Together, they dig into the blind spots plaguing most hiring processes, why traditional commission-based models can backfi...

Jul 21, 202535 min

Culture, AI, and the Future of Work with Julie Kniseley

Welcome to Accelerate Your Business Growth! In this episode, host Diane sits down with Julie Kniseley, an HR powerhouse with over 30 years of experience leading strategic human resources initiatives across industries. Julie leads the James Moore HR Solutions team and is passionate about helping organizations close HR gaps, embrace automation and AI, and build workplace cultures where people—and profits—thrive. Listen in as Diane and Julie unpack what HR gaps really look like, the real impact of ...

Jul 17, 202530 min

Financial Processes That Scale with Jason Kruger

Are you confident your business is as profitable as it should be? In this insightful episode of Accelerate Your Business Growth, host Diane is joined by Jason Krueger—partner at Citrin Cooperman and former Deloitte audit manager. With over twenty years of financial expertise, Jason reveals the blind spots that trap business owners, sharing actionable advice on navigating cash flow, optimizing expenses, and preparing for the unexpected. Whether you’re a seasoned entrepreneur or just starting out,...

Jul 14, 202532 min

Avoiding Financial Pitfalls with Ahuva Gruen

In this episode of “Accelerate Your Business Growth,” host Diane Helbig welcomes seasoned fractional CFO Ahuva Gruen for a deep dive into the numbers that make or break a scaling business. With over two decades of experience, Ahuva shares her passion for unraveling the mysteries of cash flow, profit margins, and pricing—plus the red flags every business owner should watch for when growing fast. Listeners will walk away with practical tips on reading financial statements, cutting costs wisely, bu...

Jul 10, 202525 min

Leading With Impact

Welcome back to Accelerate Your Business Growth! In this episode, host Diane Helbig sits down with Sean Glaze—an expert author, speaker, and founder of Great Results Team Building — to unpack the secrets of thriving through change and building positive, profitable team cultures. Drawing on over two decades of experience as a coach and educator, Sean shares practical insights on what truly creates a healthy team culture, why relationships matter as much as strategy, and how leaders can set the to...

Jun 09, 202534 min

Mastering Receptivity

Welcome back to Accelerate Your Business Growth! In this episode, host Diane Helbig sits down with Tom Stanfill, CEO and cofounder of Aslan Training , a global sales enablement company recognized for its impressive work training over 100,000 sellers worldwide. Tom is also the author of "Unreceptive: A Better Way to Sell, Lead, and Influence," and he’s devoted his career to helping sellers overcome buyer resistance. Today’s conversation dives deep into why buyers have become so resistant to tradi...

Jun 05, 202546 min

Harness EQ for Leadership

Welcome to another episode of Accelerate Your Business Growth! In today’s conversation, host Diane Helbig sits down with Robin Hills, director of EI for Change — a company that’s helped over a quarter of a million students strengthen their emotional intelligence, resilience, and understanding of others. Robin is not only an expert in emotional intelligence, positive psychology, and neuroscience, but also the author of two books and the creator of the “Images of Resilience” coaching methodology. ...

Jun 02, 202546 min

Team Building That Works

Welcome to another episode of Accelerate Your Business Growth! Today, host Diane Helbig sits down with team building expert Matt May, president of Premier Team Building and Interactive Experiences . With years of experience designing and leading team building programs for organizations across the globe, Matt offers a fresh perspective on why the term “team building” sometimes has a bad reputation—and how to shift it into something employees actually look forward to. In this insightful conversati...

May 15, 202536 min

Building Legendary Brands

Welcome to Accelerate Your Business Growth! In today’s episode, host Diane Helbig sits down with Gair Maxwell—author, brand strategist, and keynote speaker whose influence spans powerhouse names like Apple, Caterpillar, and NAPA. Gair brings his broadcast journalist flair to the conversation as he reveals what it really takes for everyday leaders and small to midsize businesses to build irresistible brands. Drawing from his acclaimed book Big Little Legends, Gair unpacks the four defining criter...

May 12, 202543 min

Building a Standout Brand

Welcome to another episode of Accelerate Your Business Growth! Today’s conversation dives deep into one of the most overlooked yet crucial aspects of business success: building a solid brand foundation. Host Diane Helbig sits down with Lisa Haggis, founder of Realize Your Brand and an expert in marketing, branding, and business strategy. Lisa brings nearly two decades of experience to the table, helping service-based entrepreneurs and small businesses discover what truly makes them unique and wo...

May 08, 202528 min

Mastering Cold Outreach

Welcome to another episode of Accelerate Your Business Growth! Today, host Diane Helbig is joined by Andy Cabasso—a digital marketer, founder of Postaga , lawyer, speaker, and even a former Guinness World Record holder. Andy brings a wealth of experience from starting, building, and selling a successful digital agency to now empowering others through his all-in-one platform for cold outreach. In this insightful conversation, Andy and Diane dive deep into the world of cold outreach, revealing fiv...

May 05, 202543 min

The End of Generalist Marketing

Welcome back to Accelerate Your Business Growth! In today’s episode, Diane Helbig is joined by branding and strategy powerhouse Michele Kasl , who brings over 20 years of experience at the intersection of branding, design, and creative strategy. Michele dives deep into the dramatic shifts happening in digital marketing—think evolving search algorithms, the rise of trusted online communities like Reddit and Pinterest, and the essential role of email marketing in today’s noisy, fast-changing lands...

May 01, 202528 min

From Clarity to Strategy

Welcome to another episode of Accelerate Your Business Growth! Today, our host Diane Helbig sits down with Corina Calugaru, founder of The Orange Notebook and an expert at helping entrepreneurs transform internal clarity into powerful business strategies. Romanian-born and now based in the UK, Corina shares how navigating her own personal transitions and overcoming high functioning anxiety have given her a unique perspective on what it takes to build authentic and resilient businesses. In this c...

Apr 28, 202526 min

Cashflow Fundamentals

Welcome to another episode of Accelerate Your Business Growth! Today, host Diane Helbig sits down with seasoned entrepreneur and business strategist Mike Grabham—a six-time founder who knows what it takes to build, scale, and sustain profitable businesses. Mike brings a wealth of real-world experience to the conversation, specializing in helping companies master two of the most critical, yet often misunderstood, pillars of business success: cashflow and communication. In this episode, Mike share...

Apr 24, 202530 min

Mastering the Customer Journey

Welcome to another episode of Accelerate Your Business Growth! Today’s guest is Katie Smith, known as the queen of the customer journey. Broadcasting from her home near Yellowstone National Park, Katie brings her adventurous spirit and deep expertise in B2B marketing to help companies scale sustainably, create meaningful conversations, and spark real industry change. In this episode, host Diane Helbig and Katie dive into the evolving world of marketing and customer experience. They unpack why so...

Apr 21, 202535 min

Navigating the Startup Life Cycle

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 startup from ideation to exit. Discover the truth about the capital trap, how investor advice might n...

Apr 17, 202525 min

Streamlining Business Growth

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 into the challenges businesses face and how process documentation can be a game-changer for efficie...

Apr 14, 202530 min

Navigating Entrepreneurship

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 table. In our conversation, we explore the evolving journey of entrepreneurship. Sanjay shares his e...

Apr 10, 202531 min

Mastering Public Speaking

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 speaking. In our conversation, Blair shares invaluable insights on crafting compelling messages that reso...

Apr 07, 202522 min

Overcoming Sales Anxiety

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 around sales and introduce the concept of selling as a collaborative effort rather than something done ...

Apr 03, 202531 min

Refounding Your Business

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 transformative change. He explains the unique persona of refounders, people who work from the inside to innov...

Mar 31, 202533 min

Boosting Online Reviews and Local SEO

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 and Beyond Brand . Eric brings over a decade of experience as an SEO and marketing consultant to the t...

Mar 27, 202535 min

The Changing Landscape of Branding

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 will share his innovative methodology called "identity built branding," which focuses on building au...

Mar 24, 202531 min

Strategic Business Growth

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 valuable guidance on building key habits and measuring key performance indicators to foster organization...

Mar 20, 202534 min

Enhancing Sales Skills

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 hiring, training, and retaining sales talent in a competitive market. Charlie shares insightful stra...

Mar 17, 202539 min
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