Accelerate Your Business Growth Diane Helbig

Welcome back to another episode of Accelerate Your Business Growth. I'm your host, Diane Helbig, and today we have a special guest, Kerry Barrett. Kerry is an Emmy-winning anchor, host, and on-camera expert who overcame a paralyzing fear of public speaking to build a multi-decade career in broadcast journalism with top media institutions like NBC, ABC, and Fox TV. Now, she dedicates her expertise to helping business owners, executives, and lawyers break through their mindset barriers and refine their on-camera delivery and speaking skills.
In this episode, we dive deep into the reasons why so many people fear public speaking and discuss the critical importance of effective communication across all aspects of our lives. Kerry shares her valuable insights on the common mistakes people make, the concept of a performance mindset, and the differences between public speaking and speaking on camera. She also offers practical tips for improving your speaking skills, including a "30 days and 30 seconds" challenge that you won't want to miss.
Whether you're looking to enhance your public speaking abilities or simply want to communicate more effectively, this episode is packed with actionable advice and inspiration. Stay tuned, and let's get started!
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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.
"The camera lens is the eyes for every single person in your audience. So making sure that you're looking into the camera as much as you possibly can and not looking down into the monitor will make sure that everybody that's watching you sees you connecting with them using eye contact."
— Kerry Barrett 00:13:33
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Welcome to another enlightening episode of "Accelerate Your Business Growth." Today, Diane Helbig sits down with Danielle Harris, a seasoned marketing and messaging consultant from Metro Detroit. Danielle has over a decade of experience in the marketing sector and specializes in helping coaches and service providers attract their ideal clients through the power of storytelling. In this episode, Danielle delves into the oft-overlooked potency of personal narratives in business, and explains why sharing your unique story can be a game-changer for your brand. She offers actionable insights on how to integrate your background, values, and personality into your business messaging, while also balancing vulnerability and promotional content. Additionally, Danielle provides practical tips for customer research and how to leverage client stories to enhance your marketing efforts. Be sure to connect with Danielle through her website or on LinkedIn.
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.
Embracing Your Brand's Unique Personality**: "Not thinking that you have to be one type of person, but realizing that you can really incorporate all of that personality, that you have, that you want your brand to have into everything that you do."
— Danielle Harris 00:10:43
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Welcome to another insightful episode of "Accelerate Your Business Growth"! In today's episode, host Diane Helbig sits down with Erin Marcus, the dynamic founder and CEO of Conquer Your Business, an international company dedicated to helping entrepreneurs and small business owners achieve financial and emotional freedom. With Erin's extensive background as a corporate executive, combined with her MBA education and street-smart upbringing, she brings a wealth of knowledge to the table.
Join Diane and Erin as they delve into the critical aspects of mindset and strategy in business. Erin shares her compelling journey and valuable lessons on overcoming fear and roadblocks, emphasizing the importance of recognizing and responding to our emotional and physical reactions. Through fascinating analogies, including her experiences with her reactive dog, Erin explains how to manage and recover from setbacks more effectively. This conversation promises to offer practical advice on making intentional choices and navigating the subconscious hurdles that entrepreneurs face.
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 Neuroscience of Self-Compassion: "Give yourself a break, but don't let yourself off the hook. Getting mad at yourself for the problem doesn't help solve the problem. So give yourself a break."
— Erin Marcus 00:09:58
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Welcome back to another episode of "Accelerate Your Business Growth." I'm your host, Diane Helbig, and today we have a critical and timely discussion lined up for you. We’re joined by Terry Ziemniak, a cybersecurity expert with over 25 years of experience ranging from technical roles to executive leadership. Terry has spent the last decade serving as an information security officer for multibillion-dollar organizations and now lends his expertise as a fractional cybersecurity executive, helping small and medium-sized businesses understand, manage, and reduce their cyber risks.
In this episode, we dive deep into the world of cybersecurity, discussing real-world lessons from recent cyber attacks, the importance of business resiliency, and how to prepare for worst-case scenarios. Terry sheds light on common cybersecurity challenges, the difference between security and compliance, and the innovative concept of fractional cybersecurity leadership. Whether you're a business leader or just interested in the ever-evolving field of cybersecurity, this episode is packed with insights you won't want to miss.
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 Importance of Business Resiliency in Cybersecurity**: "The lesson really is, Diane, that bad things are likely to happen. And the strategy as a business leader is be diligent, do a good job, but don't aim for nor expect perfection in the cybersecurity space."
— Terry Ziemniak 00:01:46
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In today's enlightening episode of "Accelerate Your Business Growth," host Diane Helbig is joined by two seasoned digital marketing experts, Scott Gardner and Brent Bouldin. With over 20 years of experience each, Scott and Brent have a wealth of knowledge in high impact digital channels such as SEO, content marketing, and social strategy. They share their expertise on why SEO is a crucial growth tool for businesses, the disruptive impact of generative AI on SEO, and practical strategies for small businesses to develop effective SEO plans. They emphasize the importance of understanding and addressing customer needs and maintaining fresh, relevant content to gain trust and visibility on search engines. This episode is packed with invaluable insights for anyone looking to optimize their digital presence and drive business growth.
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. 
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Welcome back to another episode of "Accelerate Your Business Growth." Today, we have a fantastic guest, Marilyn Jenkins, a digital marketing expert with over 16 years of experience. Marilyn specializes in paid advertising, social media management, and SEO, with a particular focus on Google Business Profile Optimization. Her clients have seen remarkable growth, including million-dollar sales and impressive ROI rates. She's also the author of "The Google Business Profile Training Guide," a comprehensive resource for dominating local search. Join us as Marilyn delves into the ins and outs of optimizing your Google Business Profile, increasing your local search visibility, and driving traffic to your website. Whether you're a small business owner or a seasoned marketer, this episode is packed with actionable insights you won't want to miss.
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.
"Boosting Small Business Reviews Made Easy": "The best thing to do is to have a laminated QR code that takes people directly to the box, not to the your Google Business profile, but to that super long URL that pops up and gives them the opportunity to do 5 stars."
— Marilyn Jenkins 00:11:46
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