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Accelerate Your Business Growth

by Diane Helbig

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

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  1. Farewell to Accelerate Your Business Growth

    Welcome to a heartfelt and momentous episode of Accelerate Your Business Growth. After an incredible 16-year journey, Diane Helbig takes the mic one final time to reflect on the inspiring ride that’s helped countless entrepreneurs and business leaders thrive. In this special farewell, Diane…

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  2. Farewell to Accelerate Your Business Growth

    Welcome to a heartfelt and momentous episode of Accelerate Your Business Growth. After an incredible 16-year journey, Diane Helbig takes the mic one final time to reflect on the inspiring ride that’s helped countless entrepreneurs and business leaders thrive. In this special farewell, Diane…

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  3. Unpacking Productivity Myths

    In this episode of Accelerate Your Business Growth, Diane Helbig speaks with productivity strategist Sarah Ohanesian about the myths surrounding productivity, the hidden costs of busy work, and the importance of aligning teams for greater impact. They discuss how the pandemic has blurred the…

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  4. Unpacking Productivity Myths

    In this episode of Accelerate Your Business Growth, Diane Helbig speaks with productivity strategist Sarah Ohanesian about the myths surrounding productivity, the hidden costs of busy work, and the importance of aligning teams for greater impact. They discuss how the pandemic has blurred the…

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  5. Blending AI and Empathy for Outstanding Customer Experiences

    Welcome back to Accelerate Your Business Growth! In today’s episode, host Diane Helbig sits down with Dave Rizzo, Asia Pacific President of TP , a global leader in AI- and emotionally intelligent (EI)-powered digital business services. Together, they dive into practical strategies for blending AI...

  6. Blending AI and Empathy for Outstanding Customer Experiences

    Welcome back to Accelerate Your Business Growth! In today’s episode, host Diane Helbig sits down with Dave Rizzo, Asia Pacific President of TP , a global leader in AI- and emotionally intelligent (EI)-powered digital business services. Together, they dive into practical strategies for blending AI...

  7. Navigating Decision-Making in Business

    In this episode, Brad Farris joins our host, Diane Helbig, to explore the intricacies of decision-making in business, emphasizing the importance of intuition, building relationships, and learning from mistakes. They discuss how being rushed can lead to poor decisions and the necessity of slowing...

  8. Navigating Decision-Making in Business

    In this episode, Brad Farris joins our host, Diane Helbig, to explore the intricacies of decision-making in business, emphasizing the importance of intuition, building relationships, and learning from mistakes. They discuss how being rushed can lead to poor decisions and the necessity of slowing...

  9. Transforming Conflict into Collaboration

    In this episode, Denise Blanc joins host Diane Helbig and explores the use of river metaphors to enhance understanding in communication. She discusses how identifying patterns, such as getting stuck in an 'Eddy', can lead to greater self-awareness and curiosity in conversations. Denise is an...

  10. Transforming Conflict into Collaboration

    In this episode, Denise Blanc joins host Diane Helbig and explores the use of river metaphors to enhance understanding in communication. She discusses how identifying patterns, such as getting stuck in an 'Eddy', can lead to greater self-awareness and curiosity in conversations. Denise is an...

  11. The Art of Pricing

    In this conversation, Etinosa and Diane discuss the intricacies of decision-making in business relationships, focusing on how pricing strategies can influence client engagement. Etinosa emphasizes the importance of framing decisions in a way that leads clients to consider options rather than…

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  12. The Art of Pricing

    In this conversation, Etinosa and Diane discuss the intricacies of decision-making in business relationships, focusing on how pricing strategies can influence client engagement. Etinosa emphasizes the importance of framing decisions in a way that leads clients to consider options rather than…

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  13. The Importance of Data in Business Strategy with Danielle Hendon

    In this conversation, Diane Helbig and Danielle Hendon discuss the critical role of data in making informed business decisions. They emphasize that having access to accurate information empowers business leaders to make intelligent choices, rather than relying on guesswork. The discussion...

  14. The Importance of Data in Business Strategy with Danielle Hendon

    In this conversation, Diane Helbig and Danielle Hendon discuss the critical role of data in making informed business decisions. They emphasize that having access to accurate information empowers business leaders to make intelligent choices, rather than relying on guesswork. The discussion...

  15. The Psychology of Profitability

    In this episode of Accelerate Your Business Growth, host Diane Helbig speaks with Profit Doctor Ben Hansen about the concept of 'profititis'—a condition where businesses experience revenue growth but struggle with profitability. Ben shares strategies for identifying and addressing profitability...

  16. The Psychology of Profitability

    In this episode of Accelerate Your Business Growth, host Diane Helbig speaks with Profit Doctor Ben Hansen about the concept of 'profititis'—a condition where businesses experience revenue growth but struggle with profitability. Ben shares strategies for identifying and addressing profitability...

  17. Transforming Business Challenges into Triumphs

    In this conversation, Pat Alacqua discusses the phases of the entrepreneur to enterprise journey, emphasizing the importance of leadership development in real-world contexts. He highlights the need for leaders to navigate chaos during growth by taking strategic steps and embracing change. The...

  18. Transforming Business Challenges into Triumphs

    In this conversation, Pat Alacqua discusses the phases of the entrepreneur to enterprise journey, emphasizing the importance of leadership development in real-world contexts. He highlights the need for leaders to navigate chaos during growth by taking strategic steps and embracing change. The...

  19. Crafting Scalable Bodies of Work

    In this conversation, Diane Helbig interviews Emily Walker, who specializes in helping thought leaders and personal brands create impactful bodies of work. Emily discusses the conventional approaches to scaling businesses and how they can be inverted for sustainable success. She emphasizes the...

  20. Crafting Scalable Bodies of Work

    In this conversation, Diane Helbig interviews Emily Walker, who specializes in helping thought leaders and personal brands create impactful bodies of work. Emily discusses the conventional approaches to scaling businesses and how they can be inverted for sustainable success. She emphasizes the...

  21. Unlocking Business Growth

    In this conversation, Diane Helbig interviews Cinthia Pacheco, the founder of Digital Bloom IQ, about effective digital marketing strategies for small businesses. They discuss the importance of leveraging websites for lead generation, the benefits of collaboration for credibility, and how to...

  22. Unlocking Business Growth

    In this conversation, Diane Helbig interviews Cinthia Pacheco, the founder of Digital Bloom IQ, about effective digital marketing strategies for small businesses. They discuss the importance of leveraging websites for lead generation, the benefits of collaboration for credibility, and how to...

  23. Mastering the First Meeting

    In this conversation, Lee Salz emphasizes the importance of the first meeting in sales, highlighting that its core purpose is to generate enough interest for a follow-up. He stresses that every successful meeting should conclude with a scheduled next step, ensuring that the momentum is maintained...

  24. Mastering the First Meeting

    In this conversation, Lee Salz emphasizes the importance of the first meeting in sales, highlighting that its core purpose is to generate enough interest for a follow-up. He stresses that every successful meeting should conclude with a scheduled next step, ensuring that the momentum is maintained...

  25. Transforming Expertise into Income

    In this conversation, Diane Helbig interviews Justin Allen Montgomery, founder of ProCourse Start, about how professionals can transform their expertise into scalable continuing education businesses. Justin emphasizes the importance of recognizing one's knowledge as a valuable asset and discusses...

  26. Transforming Expertise into Income

    In this conversation, Diane Helbig interviews Justin Allen Montgomery, founder of ProCourse Start, about how professionals can transform their expertise into scalable continuing education businesses. Justin emphasizes the importance of recognizing one's knowledge as a valuable asset and discusses...

  27. Transforming Chaos into Clarity

    In this conversation, Debbie Jenkins discusses how to transform chaotic thinking into clear business assets through structured publishing and frameworks. She emphasizes the importance of intellectual property as a perspective rather than just a legal concept, and introduces the idea of minimum...

  28. Transforming Chaos into Clarity

    In this conversation, Debbie Jenkins discusses how to transform chaotic thinking into clear business assets through structured publishing and frameworks. She emphasizes the importance of intellectual property as a perspective rather than just a legal concept, and introduces the idea of minimum...

  29. People Development and Process

    Welcome to another episode of Accelerate Your Business Growth! Today, host Diane Helbig sits down with Suresh Bhagchandani, an accomplished senior sales leader, entrepreneur, and community builder. As Senior Sales Manager at Progress, Suresh leads teams to multimillion-dollar growth, while also...

  30. People Development and Process

    Welcome to another episode of Accelerate Your Business Growth! Today, host Diane Helbig sits down with Suresh Bhagchandani, an accomplished senior sales leader, entrepreneur, and community builder. As Senior Sales Manager at Progress, Suresh leads teams to multimillion-dollar growth, while also...

  31. Embrace Disruptive Innovation and AI

    Welcome to another episode of Accelerate Your Business Growth! Today, host Diane Helbig sits down with Silicon Valley innovator and business strategist Kevin Surace. With decades of experience driving disruptive innovation, AI, and digital transformation across a range of industries, Kevin joins…

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  32. Embrace Disruptive Innovation and AI

    Welcome to another episode of Accelerate Your Business Growth! Today, host Diane Helbig sits down with Silicon Valley innovator and business strategist Kevin Surace. With decades of experience driving disruptive innovation, AI, and digital transformation across a range of industries, Kevin joins…

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  33. Modern Hiring Tips

    Welcome to another episode of Accelerate Your Business Growth! Today, we're joined by Mitch McDermott, founding partner of the Talent Ascension Group and a purpose-driven executive reshaping the world of talent acquisition. Mitch brings over a decade of experience and a refreshing approach to...

  34. Modern Hiring Tips

    Welcome to another episode of Accelerate Your Business Growth! Today, we're joined by Mitch McDermott, founding partner of the Talent Ascension Group and a purpose-driven executive reshaping the world of talent acquisition. Mitch brings over a decade of experience and a refreshing approach to...

  35. Real Podcast ROI for Business Growth

    Welcome to another episode of Accelerate Your Business Growth! Today, host Diane Helbig sits down with RogerNairn, co-founder and CEO of Jar Podcast Solutions—the brains behind top branded podcasts for names like Amazon, Deloitte, and Lululemon. Drawing from his big agency advertising roots…

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  36. Real Podcast ROI for Business Growth

    Welcome to another episode of Accelerate Your Business Growth! Today, host Diane Helbig sits down with RogerNairn, co-founder and CEO of Jar Podcast Solutions—the brains behind top branded podcasts for names like Amazon, Deloitte, and Lululemon. Drawing from his big agency advertising roots…

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  37. Insider Wealth Building Moves

    Welcome to another episode of Accelerate Your Business Growth! In today’s conversation, host Diane Helbig sits down with Mark Miller of Hilton Tax & Wealth Advisors, a seasoned expert with nearly four decades of experience in tax and wealth management. Mark has dedicated his career to helping...

  38. Insider Wealth Building Moves

    Welcome to another episode of Accelerate Your Business Growth! In today’s conversation, host Diane Helbig sits down with Mark Miller of Hilton Tax & Wealth Advisors, a seasoned expert with nearly four decades of experience in tax and wealth management. Mark has dedicated his career to helping...

  39. Building Powerful Referral Networks for B2B Success

    Welcome to another episode of Accelerate Your Business Growth! Today, host Diane Helbig sits down with Derek Morgan, a seasoned business strategist renowned for helping small and medium-sized business owners achieve scalable, sustainable growth—without the heavy reliance on expensive advertising,...

  40. Building Powerful Referral Networks for B2B Success

    Welcome to another episode of Accelerate Your Business Growth! Today, host Diane Helbig sits down with Derek Morgan, a seasoned business strategist renowned for helping small and medium-sized business owners achieve scalable, sustainable growth—without the heavy reliance on expensive advertising,...

  41. Three Essential Business Growth Tips

    Welcome to another episode of Accelerate Your Business Growth! In today’s installment of our “Three Quick Tips” series, host Diane Helbig is joined by Steve Feld—a Certified Business Coach, TEDx speaker, author of 20 business books, and an accomplished executive with seven successful businesses...

  42. Three Essential Business Growth Tips

    Welcome to another episode of Accelerate Your Business Growth! In today’s installment of our “Three Quick Tips” series, host Diane Helbig is joined by Steve Feld—a Certified Business Coach, TEDx speaker, author of 20 business books, and an accomplished executive with seven successful businesses...

  43. Emotional Intelligence at Work

    Welcome to another episode of Accelerate Your Business Growth! Today, host Diane Helbig is joined by Justin Long—author, podcast host, and hospital administrator at Spring Hill Equine Veterinary Clinic. Justin shares insights drawn from his journey overcoming insecurity and toxic environments to...

  44. Emotional Intelligence at Work

    Welcome to another episode of Accelerate Your Business Growth! Today, host Diane Helbig is joined by Justin Long—author, podcast host, and hospital administrator at Spring Hill Equine Veterinary Clinic. Justin shares insights drawn from his journey overcoming insecurity and toxic environments to...

  45. Making Business Growth Doable

    Welcome to another episode of Accelerate Your Business Growth! Today, host Diane Helbig is joined by Emily Hatton, a business operations consultant and founder of the Female Founder Space. Emily is passionate about helping founders ditch chaos for clarity by scaling smart—with practical systems,...

  46. Making Business Growth Doable

    Welcome to another episode of Accelerate Your Business Growth! Today, host Diane Helbig is joined by Emily Hatton, a business operations consultant and founder of the Female Founder Space. Emily is passionate about helping founders ditch chaos for clarity by scaling smart—with practical systems,...

  47. Stakeholder Whispering

    Welcome to another insightful episode of Accelerate Your Business Growth! Today, host Diane Helbig is joined by Bill Shander, a world-class listener and author of the new book, Stakeholder Whispering: Uncover What People Need Before Doing What They Ask. Bill shares his expertise on the importance...

  48. Stakeholder Whispering

    Welcome to another insightful episode of Accelerate Your Business Growth! Today, host Diane Helbig is joined by Bill Shander, a world-class listener and author of the new book, Stakeholder Whispering: Uncover What People Need Before Doing What They Ask. Bill shares his expertise on the importance...

  49. Building Sustainable Growth

    Welcome to another episode of Accelerate Your Business Growth! Today, host Diane Helbig sits down with Suzanne Mariga, CPA, certified Profit First Professional, and founder of the Mariga Group. Suzanne is passionate about empowering minority entrepreneurs to achieve financial freedom through...

  50. Building Sustainable Growth

    Welcome to another episode of Accelerate Your Business Growth! Today, host Diane Helbig sits down with Suzanne Mariga, CPA, certified Profit First Professional, and founder of the Mariga Group. Suzanne is passionate about empowering minority entrepreneurs to achieve financial freedom through...

About this show

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

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Frequently asked questions

How many episodes does Accelerate Your Business Growth have?

Accelerate Your Business Growth has 727 episodes on PodParley. The most recent episode was published on December 22, 2025.

What is Accelerate Your Business Growth about?

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...

How often does Accelerate Your Business Growth release new episodes?

Accelerate Your Business Growth publishes weekly, based on its 727 episodes since July 2010.

Who hosts Accelerate Your Business Growth?

Accelerate Your Business Growth is created and hosted by Diane Helbig.
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