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Accelerate Your Business Growth
By Diane HelbigBusiness
Accelerate Your Business Growth episodes
- Roadmapping for 2012Ready for 2012? Join me on for this interactive planning session when we'll work together to plan for success in 2012. Please note the change of day and time due to the Christmas holiday.Today’s show is sponsored by WIN Cleveland and Vision 21. WIN Cleveland is an organization that empowers female professionals by creating new access points for individual business development. They support one another by providing continual professional growth, sharing a wide variety of ideas and resources and assisting select women-based charities within their community. Visit www.wincleveland.org for more information. Vision 21 is an entrepreneur resource and development center that was created to assist established and aspiring entrepreneurs successfully launch and grow small business enterprises throughout Greater Cleveland. Visit www.visiontwentyone.org for details.42 min
- Entrepreneurship, Are You Ready?With the year coming to a close, many people are considering this very question. Whether they've already taken the plunge or are considering business ownership, this show should help them gain clarity.My guest today is Janet Christy. Janet W. Christy is the author of Capitalizing On Being Woman Owned, a marketing guide for Woman Owned Businesses, and 101 Winning Marketing Actions for Small Businesses, a workshop in a book for small businesses. She is also the founder and President of Leverage & Development, LLC, a consulting firm that helps Small, Woman and Minority Owned businesses use their status to their advantage. The company has been in business for 9 years. Her services include marketing research and planning, certification assistance, sales guidance, and assistance in government bidding. Janet has also worked with several schools and government agencies in the development of small business centers and incubators. She also conducts workshops based on both her books. She is based in Greer, South Carolina.Today’s show is sponsored by WIN Cleveland and Vision 21. WIN Cleveland is an organization that empowers female professionals by creating new access points for individual business development. They support one another by providing continual professional growth, sharing a wide variety of ideas and resources and assisting select women-based charities within their community. Visit www.wincleveland.org for more information. Vision 21 is an entrepreneur resource and development center that was created to assist established and aspiring entrepreneurs successfully launch and grow small business enterprises throughout Greater Cleveland. Visit www.visiontwentyone.org for details.1 hr 1 min
- Gratitude - More Than Just A Holiday EmotionDid you ever notice that the time that we most think about gratitude, hear about gratitude, and experience gratitude is during the holiday season each year?Gratitude is a practice that benefits us on every level - all year round. It canimprove your health, help you build better relationships and keep your customers and/or employees happier and more satisfied. What can we do to harness the power of gratitude in our daily lives?Join me and my guest Lisa Ryan in a fun and engaging program as we discuss simple strategies for incorporating gratitude into your business and into your life. You will learn how showing appreciation to all the people you come into contact with – from clients to family and friends - will make a difference.Learn to harness the power of gratitude and prepare yourself for your best year yet!Today’s show is sponsored by WIN Cleveland and Vision 21. WIN Cleveland is an organization that empowers female professionals by creating new access points for individual business development. They support one another by providing continual professional growth, sharing a wide variety of ideas and resources and assisting select women-based charities within their community. Visit www.wincleveland.org for more information. Vision 21 is an entrepreneur resource and development center that was created to assist established and aspiring entrepreneurs successfully launch and grow small business enterprises throughout Greater Cleveland. Visit www.visiontwentyone.org for details.58 min
- We've Got To Start Meeting Like ThisEvery been in a meeting that went on for hours yet nothing got done? How about the on again, off again meetings? Join me and my guest Pamela Cournoyer as we explore this very subject.Pamela’s understanding and grasp of the natural nuances of discord in the workplace, coupled with her extensive background as a Professional Trainer, Coach, and Facilitator, are the perfect combination. Pamela has the exceptional ability to apply her passion, intuition, and expertise to move individuals, small and large groups beyond conflicts and workplace struggles to a place of cohesive teamwork.As a holder of five national master trainer-of-trainer certifications, Pamela’s interactive style and understanding of cultures, generational differences, and behavioral styles helps her move groups forward quickly.Today’s show is sponsored by WIN Cleveland and Vision 21. WIN Cleveland is an organization that empowers female professionals by creating new access points for individual business development. They support one another by providing continual professional growth, sharing a wide variety of ideas and resources and assisting select women-based charities within their community. Visit www.wincleveland.org for more information. Vision 21 is an entrepreneur resource and development center that was created to assist established and aspiring entrepreneurs successfully launch and grow small business enterprises throughout Greater Cleveland. Visit www.visiontwentyone.org for details.1 hr 2 min
- Social Media - Stop Wasting TimeHow are you using Social Media in your business? Join me for this informative discussion with Patrick Schwerdtfeger. Patrick Schwerdtfeger is the author of “Marketing Shortcuts for the Self-Employed” (2011, Wiley & Sons, Inc.) and is a regular speaker for Bloomberg TV. He has spoken about modern entrepreneurship and the social media revolution at conferences and business events around the world.Patrick’s other books include “Webify Your Business: Internet Marketing Secrets for the Self-Employed” (2009) and “Make Yourself Useful: Marketing in the 21st Century” (2008). He has been featured by the New York Times, CNN Money, Fortune, Associated Press, Bloomberg Businessweek and National Public Radio (NPR) among others.Today's show is sponsored by WIN Cleveland and Vision 21. Vision 21 is an entrepreneur resource center in Lakewood Ohio. Visit www.visiontwentyone.org to learn more about the services designed to help entrepreneurs succeed.WIN Cleveland is an organization that empowers female professionals by creating new access points for individual business development. Be sure to visit www.wincleveland.org for details.1 hr
- Write To Influence with guest Stephanie FrankWhy is great writing and content marketing so important to the modern Small Business Owner? Join me and my guest Stephanie Frank to find out.Stefanie Frank is an entrepreneur and triathlete who lives, works and trains in southern Nevada, USA. She supports entrepreneurs and small business owners to write clear, influential, inspiring marketing materials that not only get bottom line results but are aligned with each client’s big vision of why she’s in business.Stef writes awesome, customized content for private clients, offers private writing coaching, and has created an affordable high level “do it yourself” writing and content marketing program for creative, forward thinking entrepreneurs who believe in the power of great writing to help effect change in the world.Today’s show is sponsored by WIN Cleveland and Vision 21. WIN Cleveland is an organization that empowers female professionals by creating new access points for individual business development. They support one another by providing continual professional growth, sharing a wide variety of ideas and resources and assisting select women-based charities within their community. Visit www.wincleveland.org for more information. Vision 21 is an entrepreneur resource and development center that was created to assist established and aspiring entrepreneurs successfully launch and grow small business enterprises throughout Greater Cleveland. Visit www.visiontwentyone.org for details.59 min
- Write With Influence with guest Stephanie Frank
Why is great writing and content marketing so important to the modern Small Business Owner? Join me and my guest Stephanie Frank to find out.
Stefanie Frank is an entrepreneur and triathlete who lives, works and trains in southern Nevada, USA. She supports entrepreneurs and small business owners to write clear, influential, inspiring marketing materials that not only get bottom line results but are aligned with each client’s big vision of why she’s in business.
Stef writes awesome, customized content for private clients, offers private writing coaching, and has created an affordable high level “do it yourself” writing and content marketing program for creative, forward thinking entrepreneurs who believe in the power of great writing to help effect change in the world.
Today’s show is sponsored by WIN Cleveland and Vision 21. WIN Cleveland is an organization that empowers female professionals by creating new access points for individual business development. They support one another by providing continual professional growth, sharing a wide variety of ideas and resources and assisting select women-based charities within their community. Visit www.wincleveland.org for more information. Vision 21 is an entrepreneur resource and development center that was created to assist established and aspiring entrepreneurs successfully launch and grow small business enterprises throughout Greater Cleveland. Visit www.visiontwentyone.org for details.
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59 min - Succeed by Tapping Your Own Innate Intuitive Intelligence™Do you feel like every day a little something is missing? Are you lacking the results and joyful experiences you truly desire from your life and your business? Learn how to get out of your own way, silence the maddening tapes that play in your head telling you that you’re “not good enough” or “who do you think you are?”, and learn a wiser way to navigate decisions.Paula Gregorowicz of The Paula G. Company will be my guest for this show. She will be sharing her thoughts on succeeding by tapping into your own innate intuitive intelligence.This show is sponsored by WIN Cleveland and Vision 21. WIN Cleveland is an organization that empowers female professionals by creating new access points for individual business development. They support one another by providing continual professional growth, sharing a wide variety of ideas and resources and assisting select women-based charities within their community. Visit www.wincleveland.org for more information. Vision 21 is an entrepreneur resource and development center that was created to assist established and aspiring entrepreneurs successfully launch and grow small business enterprises throughout Greater Cleveland. Visit www.visiontwentyone.org for details.58 min
- Is Your Technology Future In The Cloud?Join me for a dynamic, informative discussion with Laura Rusick of OPT Solutions as we explore this whole concept of Cloud Computing. Laura Pettit Rusick, provides leadership for all facets of information technology (IT) for small to mid-sized businesses. Drawing from her experience leading IT at luminary companies such as Franklin & Seidelmann Radiology, Family Heritage Life Insurance and Cole Managed Vision, Laura founded OPT Solutions to offer an access point for strategic IT management for small to mid-sized businesses from an unbiased, vendor-neutral position. She is an expert advisor on optimizing process efficiency and leveraging IT investment for business growth and helps her clients align their IT to their objectives. She provides IT assessments, software selections and retained CIO services.This show is sponsored by Vision 21, an entrepreneur resource and development center, and WIN Cleveland, a business development group for women in Northeast Ohio. Visit www.visiontwentyone.org and www.wincleveland.org to learn more about this organizations.59 min
- Change Your Thinking, Change Your LifeDuring the first segment of the show, Joel Head of Headwinds Ltd will help us understand how our thoughts, values and beliefs drive our energy, whether positive or negative. Because we can control our thoughts and understand our beliefs, we can also control our energy levels. By changing how you think, you can change your life.Joel is the Managing Partner of Headwinds Ltd. A certified professional coach and organization performance consultant, Joel works with leaders to build more engaged and accountable teams, enhance leadership capability, and improve operating effectiveness.In the second segment Diane will be talking with the listeners about effective business partnerships. When do they work? What should you watch out for? Join us for the dynamic, interactive conversation!Today's show is sponsored by WIN Cleveland and Vision 21.58 min
About Accelerate Your Business Growth
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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.