Welcome to another episode of "Accelerate Your Business Growth" with your host, Diane Helbig. In today's episode, we are joined by Christine Michaelis, an entrepreneur, founder of the Creative Start-Up Academy, author, and public speaker with over 12 years of experience in marketing and advertising. Christine shares her insights on peak productivity for entrepreneurs, drawing from her own experiences of burnout and misdiagnosis of a brain tumor while working long hours. From the 2-minute rule to optimizing email usage, Christine provides practical tips and tools to overcome procrastination and prioritize tasks. She emphasizes the importance of setting boundaries and separating personal and professional life to achieve a healthier work-life balance. Tune in as Diane and Christine delve into the strategies and mindset shifts that can help entrepreneurs reclaim their time and boost their productivity.
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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. 
Work-Life Balance: "You should get more productive to get the things done quicker than you need to do or want to do, ideally both at the same time. And then shave off some working hours so that you have actually more time for your life."
— Christine Michaelis 00:08:27
Prioritizing the right way: "Is it something urgent and important, all these priority models that are out there. However, you can think about, is there an external deadline that needs to be met that you can't move."
— Christine Michaelis 00:17:25
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Peak Productivity Strategies

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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Welcome back to another episode of "Accelerate Your Business Growth," where we dive into the essential strategies for personal and professional development. Today, we are thrilled to have Scott Maderer join us to share his expertise on aligning time, talent, and treasures with one's authentic calling. In this conversation, Scott addresses why people often mistake time and money as barriers to living their passion, when in reality, the true problem lies in aligning these resources with their values and priorities.
He provides actionable guidance through exercises designed to retrospectively and prospectively evaluate personal experiences and future aspirations. Scott also discusses the significance of investing in oneself, mentoring others, developing influence, and creating an impact. 
Tune in as we tackle the fears and doubts that come with change and learn how discipline and structure can surprisingly lead to greater freedom and happiness. By the end of this episode, you will have a better understanding of how to navigate through the challenges of personal growth and stewardship. Plus, Scott has a special offer exclusively for our listeners. So, get ready to be inspired and informed as we jump into a discussion that could very well be the catalyst for the best years of your life. Let's get started!
In 2011, Scott and his wife Carrie started Inspired Stewardship as a business to serve Christian men and couples who are struggling to live out their calling. They help align the way you use your time, your talent, and your treasures so that you can identify and live a fully authentic life that allows you to authentically live your calling, serve others, and provide for your family. In 2017 they took the business full-time.
If you are a small business owner or salesperson who struggles with getting the sales results you are looking for, get your copy of Succeed Without Selling today. Learn the importance of Always Be Curious.
Accelerate Your Business Growth is proud to be included on the list of the 45 Best Business Growth Podcasts.
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. 
The Power of a Passionate Why: "You need goals in your life, but you also need that passionate why that's big enough to move you towards something as opposed to running away from pain as a way to really motivate you to go through that."
— Scott Maderer 00:11:38
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Investing in Growth

Welcome back to another episode of Accelerate Your Business Growth! I’m your host Diane Helbig, and today we have an incredible guest, Mike Abramowitz. In today’s episode, Mike shares his personal journey, describes the eureka moment that led him to the power of delegation and automation, and dismantles the myth that AI is a silver bullet for business woes. He also gifts us with his "Time Rich Six” strategy, designed to create an efficient, systematized business that can thrive independently of its owner. Don’t miss this inspiring and insightful conversation which is brimming with actionable advice to help you work smarter, not harder.
Mike Abramowitz, with 20 years in direct sales, has trained over 5000 sales reps, selling $17M, authored 9 self-help books, and founded PB&J for Tampa Bay. A successful entrepreneur, he's scaled his businesses for time freedom. As a father and husband, Mike aids entrepreneurs in achieving financial and time freedom through automation and delegation, hosting The Better Than Rich Show and leading the Automate, Delegate, Systemize community. Take advantage of the free 90-day delegation plan.
If you are a small business owner or salesperson who struggles with getting the sales results you are looking for, get your copy of Succeed Without Selling today. Learn the importance of Always Be Curious.
Accelerate Your Business Growth is proud to be included on the list of the 45 Best Business Growth Podcasts.
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.
The Role of AI in Business Efficiency: "AI, in my opinion, does not solve the any type of problem that a business owner is experiencing, although it can help them. It could be used and leveraged in a way, to to get to what to get to get to a solution that they were chasing after faster."— Mike Abramowitz 00:05:28
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Unlock Time and Financial Freedom

Welcome to another episode of "Accelerate Your Business Growth," a podcast dedicated to providing actionable insights and practical strategies to drive business success. Today, we are thrilled to have Devin Marks join us to share the art of crafting TED-style talks that captivate and inspire action.
In this episode, Devin guides us through the intricacies of making our messages not just heard but acted upon. We delve into the distinct characteristics of TED Talks, emphasize the need for a story-driven and actionable approach. Together, we uncover how TED's focus on concise, powerful storytelling resonates with today's audiences, who favor clear and engaging content.
Devin D. Marks is the nation’s leading TED-style speaking coach. He’s called “The TED Talk Whisperer” by thought leaders and media outlets. His clients’ spread-worthy ideas are catalytic, with 100s-of-millions of worldwide views — including Harvard’s Dr. Robert Waldinger for his breakaway TED Talk, What Makes a Good Life?, now clocking 45M+ views. Head to Connect To Compel Now to grab a free download.
 
 If you are a small business owner or salesperson who struggles with getting the sales results you are looking for, get your copy of Succeed Without Selling today. Learn the importance of Always Be Curious.
Accelerate Your Business Growth is proud to be included on the list of the 45 Best Business Growth Podcasts.
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. 
The Evolution of TED Talks: "There's a new generation out there, and it's not generation x, y, or z. It's anyone holding an iPhone, digesting information in short video snippets or text, you know, level, of concentration. And so what TED does at its best is it meets those listeners or viewers in the style that they tend to prefer, which is highly focused, messaging."
— Devin Marks 00:04:53
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TED Talk Strategies for Business Growth

Welcome back to "Accelerate Your Business Growth," the podcast dedicated to helping entrepreneurs and business owners navigate the complex world of business expansion. Today, we have an incredibly insightful episode as we sit down with Andrei Mincov to dive deep into the essential world of trademarking for businesses.
In this episode you'll learn about a simple yet effective process to determine if and when you should trademark your brand. Andrei stresses the importance of planning ahead, asking businesses to consider their long-term commitment to their brand name and the products or services they offer. With an eye towards the future, he explains why securing a trademark can be a game-changer for gaining trust and recognition in the market.
Andrei Mincov is the founder of Trademark Factory, the only firm in the world that offers trademarking services with a guaranteed result for a guaranteed budget. He was forced into his career as an intellectual property lawyer when his father, a famous Russian composer, caught a radio station stealing his music. Since then, Andrei has helped thousands of clients, ranging from one-man shows to multi-billion-dollar companies, protect their intellectual property around the world.
If you are a small business owner or salesperson who struggles with getting the sales results you are looking for, get your copy of Succeed Without Selling today. Learn the importance of Always Be Curious.
Accelerate Your Business Growth is proud to be included on the list of the 45 Best Business Growth Podcasts.
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. 
International Trademark Strategy: "if you make your products overseas, even if you don't plan to sell your products overseas, you need to get a trademark there in order to be able to export your own products out of that country to where you plan to sell it."
— Andrei Mincov 00:21:22
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The Power of Trademarks

In this episode of "Accelerate Your Business Growth", host Diane Helbig interviews Scott Ritzheimer, an expert in business growth and leadership. Scott shares his insights on the Founder's Evolution, a process that outlines the seven stages that founders go through in their journey from prelaunch to post-exit. Using a vivid analogy from a childhood experience, Scott emphasizes the importance of understanding and embracing the stage one is in as a founder, and the significance of charting a clear path to the desired stage. He encourages founders to find their own path, whether it means moving forward, backward, or finding fulfillment in their current stage. Access Scott's book, "The Founder's Evolution", for free by visiting the website and clicking on the Free Book button. 
Scott helped start nearly 20,000 new businesses and nonprofits and with his business partner led their multimillion-dollar business through an exceptional and extended growth phase (over 10 years of double-digit growth) all before he turned 35. Today he helps founders and CEOs identify and implement the one essential strategy they need right now to get them on the fast track to Predictable Success.
If you are a small business owner or salesperson who struggles with getting the sales results you are looking for, get your copy of Succeed Without Selling today. Learn the importance of Always Be Curious.
Accelerate Your Business Growth is proud to be included on the list of the 45 Best Business Growth Podcasts.
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. 
Leadership Evolution: "But let's face it, when it really comes down to it, if something goes really wrong, you've got the most history in the company, you've got the most knowledge around the topic, you know all the different parts and how they all connect. You are on the initial sales call and you know what the final product's gonna be like brand so you are the most qualified person to get in there and help out. That's what a great leader does at that stage. They get their hands dirty and they make it happen."
— Scott Ritzheimer 00:06:33
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