Columnist: Diane Helbig, Business Coach

Diane HelbigDiane Helbig is an international business and leadership change agent, author, speaker, and radio show host. As president of Seize This Day, Diane helps businesses and organizations operate more constructively and profitably.

As a speaker and workshop facilitator Diane merges energy and enthusiasm with rich content. Her goal is to leave her audience with actionable steps as well as the excitement to implement those steps. Diane has expertise in small business, sales, social media, networking, and leadership. She brings over 20 years of small business management and sales to her coaching.

Diane is the author of Lemonade Stand Selling and Expert Insights, and the host of Accelerate Your Business Growth Radio show. She is also a Solution Provider and Authorized Local Expert for Constant Contact. Diane is the creator of the Clarity of Course Sales Training Program as well.

Diane is the founder of Business Opportunity Network™, a business referral/mastermind program with chapters throughout the United States.

Diane is a Council of Smaller Enterprises board member, Member of the NSBA Leadership Council, Marketing Chair for WIN Cleveland and past chairwoman of the Lakewood Chamber of Commerce.

Learn more about Diane in our feature article in our July 2016 issue.

Assuring the Value of Your Product or Service

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  • 6 Months ago
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As a business owner, it can be very hard to sell. Trying to sell it is like asking, “Isn’t my baby beautiful?” You run the risk that others will say “no.” As the salesperson and the business owner, it’s like being the mom who wants everyone to say their baby is beautiful but runs the […]

3 Conversation Starters To Develop Meaningful Business Relationships

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Diane Helbig presents 3 ways to start a networking conversation. Any of them will help you develop meaningful business relationships that lead to results. Watch more episodes of Diane’s series, Business Growth Acceleration: Tips for Succeeding at Sales

Confidence Can Be Dangerous

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  • 7 Months ago
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Many sales people and small business owners lull themselves into a false sense of security. They are confident their current clients will return or continue to buy from them. Then they are shocked when that doesn’t happen. Confidence can be dangerous when it isn’t based on anything. Okay, doing a good job is something. However, […]

Using LinkedIn As A Prospecting Tool

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Diane Helbig shares tips on how to effectively harness LinkedIn for business growth. Gaining introductions is a great way to get the meeting. Watch more episodes of Diane’s series, Business Growth Acceleration: Tips for Succeeding at Sales

Solving Works Better Than Selling

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  • 8 Months ago
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Diane Helbig shares her thoughts on being a problem solver instead of a salesperson. The real value of your product or service is in the eye of the prospect. Watch more episodes of Diane’s series, Business Growth Acceleration: Tips for Succeeding at Sales

Conversation Starters to Develop Meaningful Business Relationships

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  • 8 Months ago
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Do you hate networking events because you don’t know what to ask or say? Are you avoiding events, or sitting alone when you do attend? There are some great ways to start solid conversations. It’ll change how you feel about venturing out! Networking has gotten so structured and canned that it can be an awful […]

What The Game Of Golf Can Teach Us About Sales

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  • 9 Months ago
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Do you play golf? Watch golf? Wonder about the fascination with golf? Well, . . . there are principals of golf that can help us improve our sales game. Problem Solving Golf is a strategic game. The player is confronted with a variety of things they have to consider before they tee off. From distance […]

An Action A Day Keeps Anxiety Away

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  • 9 Months ago
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Learn how to stop worrying and start growing your business with tips from Diane Helbig. Creating a daily plan to do at least one thing can make all the difference. Watch more episodes of Diane’s series, Business Growth Acceleration: Tips for Succeeding at Sales

Sales Lessons From Dorothy

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  • 10 Months ago
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If I told you that we can learn a lot about sales from Dorothy of The Wizard of Oz, would you believe me? Or would you think I had lost my mind? Well, hang on. Because I’m going to tell you what Dorothy can teach us. Okay, let’s start with Dorothy’s trip to Oz. Along […]

Salesman, Know Thy Client

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  • 10 Months ago
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Diane Helbig explains the value of getting to know your clients better. There are real benefits to your business that are long term. Watch more episodes of Diane’s series, Business Growth Acceleration: Tips for Succeeding at Sales
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