Accelerate Your Business Growth

Welcome to another episode of "Accelerate Your Business Growth"! In this episode, our host Diane Helbig delves into an insightful conversation with serial entrepreneur Rob Levin. With over 30 years of experience in supporting small businesses, Rob shares his expertise on navigating the talent crisis impacting the US workforce. From strategies to attract and retain top talent, the impact of AI and automation on businesses, to the benefits of hiring offshore/nearshore talent, this episode is packed with actionable insights for small and mid-sized businesses. Join us as we explore the key takeaways from their discussion and gain valuable advice on thriving amidst the talent crisis.

Rob Levin is a serial entrepreneur with 30+ years of experience helping SMBs. In 2018, he co-founded WorkBetterNow (WBN), which provides SMBs with Latin American talent. Prior to WBN, Rob founded The New York Enterprise Report, a media company trusted by 100,000+ business executives. Rob’s understanding of SMBs drew widespread acclaim and earned him national recognition, including Journalist of the Year (U.S. Small Business Association). In between, he held different C-level roles in fast-growing businesses.

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Each episode of this podcast provides insights and education around topics that are important to you as a business owner or leader. The content comes from people who are experts in their fields and who are interested in helping you be more successful. Whether it’s sales challenges, leadership issues, hiring and talent struggles, marketing, seo, branding, time management, customer service, communication, podcasting, social media, cashflow, or publishing, the best and the brightest join the host, Diane Helbig, for a casual conversation. Discover programs, webinars, services, books, and other podcasts you can tap into for fresh ideas. Be sure to subscribe so you never miss an episode and visit Helbig Enterprises to explore the many ways Diane can help you improve your business outcomes and results.

Workplace Culture: "Have a culture by design and not by default."

— Rob Levin 00:06:29

How to Promote Company Culture: "You know, where are people looking for feedback on your company as a place to work? Ex Like, they're looking at Glassdoor. Have you paid attention to this? Have you asked your existing employees to to post about their experiences on Glassdoor, hopefully, in a positive way?"

— Rob Levin 00:07:44

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In this episode of "Accelerate Your Business Growth", host Diane Helbig speaks with Julian Hayes. They dive into the crucial connection between wellness and business success, exploring the importance of treating oneself as an athlete in the business world. Julian offers valuable insights on integrating fitness and wellness into busy schedules, leveraging technology for health and productivity, fostering a culture of well-being within a team, and establishing simple systems for eating healthier. Listeners gain practical tips and strategies to elevate their health, performance, and leadership skills. This timely discussion provides actionable steps for a successful and balanced approach to well-being in the new year.

Julian Hayes II is an author and founder of Executive Health. His boutique executive wellness consultancy helps forward-thinking CEOs, executives, entrepreneurs, and companies elevate their health, performance, longevity, and leadership through data-driven solutions and personalized programming. He's also the host of Executive Health & Life. Lastly, he's had 300+ articles published in Inc., Entrepreneur, SUCCESS, Chief Executive, & many more.

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The Power of Priming and Regeneration: "The last 90 minutes of the day is your regeneration, and the first 90 minutes is your priming routine."

— Julian Hayes 00:04:15

The Importance of Standardizing Breakfast for Mental Energy: "But the point is to standardize at least your breakfast Because, therefore, you're saving mental energy right now, and that this mental energy can be used toward your actual work throughout the day now instead of thinking about what to eat."

— Julian Hayes 00:20:19

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In this episode of "Accelerate Your Business Growth," host Diane Helbig welcomes Sam Tornatore, an expert in time management and productivity. Sam shares insights on common myths about productivity and the importance of prioritizing tasks and delegating effectively. He emphasizes the need to simplify and eliminate non-essential tasks to free up time for what truly matters in business and life. With practical advice and powerful tips, Sam offers a fresh perspective on productivity and presents a genuine invitation for listeners to dive deeper into their specific situations. Tune in as Diane and Sam delve into strategies that can help every entrepreneur optimize their use of time and achieve greater success.

Sam is an accomplished author and leading expert in the field of time management, with a published track record of helping people and businesses break free from the constraints of feeling like they never have enough time and a seemingly endless to-do list. He has helped over 10,000 people over the last 20 years eliminate the words "i don't have enough time in my life" and "I'll do it tomorrow."

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Each episode of this podcast provides insights and education around topics that are important to you as a business owner or leader. The content comes from people who are experts in their fields and who are interested in helping you be more successful. Whether it’s sales challenges, leadership issues, hiring and talent struggles, marketing, seo, branding, time management, customer service, communication, podcasting, social media, cashflow, or publishing, the best and the brightest join the host, Diane Helbig, for a casual conversation. Discover programs, webinars, services, books, and other podcasts you can tap into for fresh ideas. Be sure to subscribe so you never miss an episode and visit Helbig Enterprises to explore the many ways Diane can help you improve your business outcomes and results.

Time Management: "The most common myth is that people feel like they need to overcomplicate the time management solution... people look for solutions, and they immediately look for solutions that are way too complex."

— Sam Tornatore 00:01:54

Improving productivity: "Pick the one thing on that list that is The most important thing to do and do that before you do anything else at the start of your day the next day."

— Sam Tornatore 00:20:53

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In this episode of "Accelerate Your Business Growth," host Diane Helbig is joined by email marketing expert Andriy Boychuk. They delve into the current state of email marketing, its effectiveness for small businesses, and the essential elements of a successful email marketing campaign. Andriy discusses the impact of storytelling in email campaigns, the role of segmentation and personalization, and the emerging trends in email marketing. With valuable insights and practical advice, this episode offers a comprehensive guide for small business owners looking to leverage the power of email marketing.

Andriy and his family moved to the US in 2004. Before launching Flowium, Andriy spent 9 years working in corporate America, advancing from a junior position to Senior Project Manager at the Clarient Group. He focused on designing integrated, smart building design solutions.

In 2017, he created Flowium to help businesses realize the full potential of email marketing. Since then, he’s pioneered strategies to translate a strong customer retention ground game into stable revenue growth.

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Each episode of this podcast provides insights and education around topics that are important to you as a business owner or leader. The content comes from people who are experts in their fields and who are interested in helping you be more successful. Whether it’s sales challenges, leadership issues, hiring and talent struggles, marketing, seo, branding, time management, customer service, communication, podcasting, social media, cashflow, or publishing, the best and the brightest join the host, Diane Helbig, for a casual conversation. Discover programs, webinars, services, books, and other podcasts you can tap into for fresh ideas. Be sure to subscribe so you never miss an episode and visit Helbig Enterprises to explore the many ways Diane can help you improve your business outcomes and results.

Social Media Marketing: "Social media, it's more about awareness. I mean, sometimes works as a conversion channel as well, but, like, probably, what, 90%, it's awareness. You letting people know That you exist, your product exists, your service exists, and you are producing content so people find out about you."

— Andriy Boychuk 00:05:17

Quote: "Anytime you mention person in name first name in the subject line, it always gets very, better results than any other Subject line you can test in your industry. But as Dale Carnegie said, the nicest thing you can hear, it's your name when somebody this saying out loud your name."

— Andriy Boychuk 00:17:52

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Welcome to "Accelerate Your Business Growth" with your host Diane Helbig. In this thought-provoking episode, Diane is joined by the knowledgeable Matt Chanoff, a seasoned angel investor and co-founder of Flashpoint. Together, they delve into the world of innovation, discussing the pitfalls and potentials that businesses encounter. Matt breaks down the concept of authentic demand and shares valuable insights on the three types of innovation: informative, transformative, and formative. The conversation also touches on the challenges and opportunities for small startups, the significance of understanding customer needs, and gives advice on finding the intersection of personal passion and market demand. Join us as we explore the path to sustainable business growth and unlock the secrets to successful innovation.

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Finding Your True Calling: "The place God calls you is where your deep gladness meets the world's deep hunger."

— Matt Chanoff 00:25:18

Viral Topic: Finding Deep Hunger

Quote: "And when people are really committed, then looking for the things that stop them from acting, you know, on those commitments and then trying to relieve them of those things. That's where you find their deep hunger."

— Matt Chanoff 00:26:53 

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Welcome to "Accelerate Your Business Growth" with your host, Diane Helbig! In this episode, Diane is joined by the knowledgeable and insightful Alexis Gallati, founder of Cerebral Tax Advisors and author of "Advanced Tax Planning for Medical Professionals." Together, they dive into the world of tax planning and its crucial role in business growth. From understanding tax codes and regulations to maximizing deductions, Diane and Alexis provide valuable insights and practical tips to help you navigate the complexities of tax planning. Stay tuned as they share resources for year-end planning, discuss the importance of choosing the right business entity, and highlight often overlooked deductions that can lead to significant tax savings. Whether you're a business owner or aspiring entrepreneur, this episode is packed with actionable advice to propel your business forward. Be sure to access some free resources from Alexis as well!

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“Home Office Deductions: If you have a space in your home that you use exclusively and regularly for your business, then you're able to deduct 10% of utilities, depreciation on your home, mortgage interest, property taxes, homeowners association fees, repairs, maintenance."

— Alexis Gallati 00:06:16

"Tax Strategy for Small Business Owners: 'So You have to make sure that your kids have a legitimate job, that you're treating them like employees. That means that they have their own bank account, that their that their salary is going into as well as you were writing you've written down what their job sales are, that they have proper time sheets as well.'"

— Alexis Gallati 00:07:25 

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Welcome to "Accelerate Your Business Growth," where we bring you insightful conversations with industry experts to help your business thrive. In this episode, our host Diane Helbig sits down with Robert Brill, CEO of Brill Media, a digital advertising agency focused on scalable business growth. Robert shares his expertise on targeting specific audiences for advertising on Meta, emphasizing the power of machine learning and the changing landscape of digital advertising in 2024. From the importance of strategy and communication to the nuances of creative testing, this episode delves into practical and actionable insights to help businesses navigate the complexities of online advertising. Tune in as we explore the keys to effective advertising and strategies for small businesses to compete in the digital marketplace.

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Each episode of this podcast provides insights and education around topics that are important to you as a business owner or leader. The content comes from people who are experts in their fields and who are interested in helping you be more successful. Whether it’s sales challenges, leadership issues, hiring and talent struggles, marketing, seo, branding, time management, customer service, communication, podcasting, social media, cashflow, or publishing, the best and the brightest join the host, Diane Helbig, for a casual conversation. Discover programs, webinars, services, books, and other podcasts you can tap into for fresh ideas. Be sure to subscribe so you never miss an episode and visit Helbig Enterprises to explore the many ways Diane can help you improve your business outcomes and results.

Building a Foundation for Business Success: "What's actually realistic is I can guarantee you're getting the best data targeting technology and really smart senior people working on your business who will contextualize information for you, give you the reasons why things are happening."

— Robert Brill 00:07:30

Viral Topic: Strategic Advertising 

Quote: "You don't just run advertising willy nilly. You don't say, hey. I heard TikTok is cool. Let's run TikTok ads. What you say is, where do you want to go in 6 months, 12 months, 5 years from now?"

— Robert Brill 00:08:48 

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In this episode of "Accelerate Your Business Growth," our host, Diane Helbig, is joined by special guests Kay Lee and Robert Fukui - the co-founders of I61 Inc, a business consulting company. Together, they have developed an innovative consulting program called Power Couples by Design, aimed at empowering married entrepreneurs to build thriving marriages and prosperous businesses while maintaining a balance between work and personal life. The discussion covers a wide range of topics, including common regrets of successful entrepreneurs, the dynamics of work-life balance, the impact of long working hours on productivity and health, the importance of effective communication, and the concept of being intentional and consistent in managing various aspects of life and business. Kay Lee and Robert also share their insights on determining whether it makes sense for couples to work together, as well as their recipe for success, which focuses on self-care, relationships, wealth building, and business productivity. Listeners can expect to gain valuable knowledge and actionable tips for achieving a better work-life balance and running a successful business, all while nurturing personal relationships and overall well-being.

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Each episode of this podcast provides insights and education around topics that are important to you as a business owner or leader. The content comes from people who are experts in their fields and who are interested in helping you be more successful. Whether it’s sales challenges, leadership issues, hiring and talent struggles, marketing, seo, branding, time management, customer service, communication, podcasting, social media, cashflow, or publishing, the best and the brightest join the host, Diane Helbig, for a casual conversation. Discover programs, webinars, services, books, and other podcasts you can tap into for fresh ideas. Be sure to subscribe so you never miss an episode and visit Helbig Enterprises to explore the many ways Diane can help you improve your business outcomes and results.

Viral Topic: Work-Life Balance

Quote: "It's not about how much time you spend in each area, it's about the qualitative time. How much quality time you have and how much intentional time you have."

— Robert Fukui 00:03:07

The Importance of Time Management: "You gotta audit your time and money, how you're spending your time and money, and it starts at the top as the business owner."

— Robert Fukui 00:07:32

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Welcome to "Accelerate Your Business Growth"! In this episode, host Diane Helbig welcomes Lesley Pyle to share invaluable insights on remote team tools, effective job postings, the job applicant process, and onboarding best practices. Pyle delves into an array of topics, from recognizing the signs that a small business may need to hire help to the importance of seeking and giving feedback in business. She offers practical advice on hiring positions for small businesses and emphasizes the significance of thorough interviews and clear communication when delegating tasks to remote workers. Tune in as Pyle and Helbig discuss the wealth of knowledge shared, covering the entire spectrum of small business hiring needs.

Lesley Pyle is the Founder and CEO of HireMyMom.com, a service connecting Small Businesses with Virtual Professionals across the country since 2007. Pyle began her work from home journey in 1995 after having her first child and started her first online business in 1996 - HBWM.com. She serves on the Board of Directors for Mighty Oaks Foundation and is a contributing writer to Entrepreneur.com. She and her family reside in Texas.

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Remote Hiring: "But I think one of the ways to alleviate that is doing very thorough interviews in the process, getting to know the person and getting reassured of what their skills are, how they work, what's important to you as a business owner, and what are you looking for in that candidate."

— Lesley Pyle 00:05:14

Creating Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) as You Train Your Hire: "So if you don't have time initially to create SOPs and directions and instructions, Then do it with with your hire as you are training them and, you know, have them collaborate curl collaborate with you To fill in holes so that you can be as thorough as possible."

— Lesley Pyle 00:12:50

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Welcome to "Accelerate Your Business Growth" with your host, Diane Helbig. In this episode, we have the pleasure of speaking with Dave Newell, an expert in aligning business strategy and operations with company culture to foster growth and success. Dave shares valuable insights on addressing cultural challenges, implementing system changes, and identifying misalignments within organizations. He also offers practical solutions to help small business leaders overcome complexity thresholds and achieve sustainable growth. Tune in as Diane and Dave delve into the crucial elements of business alignment and the proactive mindset needed for realignment. Whether you're a business owner, leader, or entrepreneur, this episode is packed with actionable advice to propel your business forward.

Dave's on a mission to “align the misaligned” — connecting leaders with systems that foster outstanding work/personal fulfillment. Through his firm, Evolve Consulting, he collaborates with business leaders to implement the Five Facets of Business™ — a small business operating system to optimize processes, foster team alignment around culture, strategy, operations, and finances. This provides leaders with the necessary clarity and alignment to crush both short and long-term goals. Dave has coached hundreds of leaders for the last 11 years.

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Each episode of this podcast provides insights and education around topics that are important to you as a business owner or leader. The content comes from people who are experts in their fields and who are interested in helping you be more successful. Whether it’s sales challenges, leadership issues, hiring and talent struggles, marketing, seo, branding, time management, customer service, communication, podcasting, social media, cashflow, or publishing, the best and the brightest join the host, Diane Helbig, for a casual conversation. Discover programs, webinars, services, books, and other podcasts you can tap into for fresh ideas. Be sure to subscribe so you never miss an episode and visit Helbig Enterprises to explore the many ways Diane can help you improve your business outcomes and results.

Warning Signs of Business Overload: "Certain signs are, revenue stagnation, probably the greatest output that you'll see. But you'll also see bottlenecks in team in in team funnels. Right? So you'll see frustrated employees start to increase, or you'll The, you'll see overwhelm start to show up in your team, or you'll even see it on your own."

— Dave Newell 00:02:54

Creating and Sustaining Company Values: "We don't just create values. We also make sure that those values are woven into and connected to behaviors that are controllable."

— Dave Newell 00:18:02

Creating Company Rituals: "It's one thing to design something. It's one thing to say this is what the system is, and it's another thing to execute the system."

— Dave Newell 00:18:58 

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