How To Retain Great Talent

04/04/24 • 35 min

Welcome to another impactful episode of "Accelerate Your Business Growth," I'm your host Diane Helbig. Today, we're diving into an enlightening conversation with Gabe DeRita, a former sales professional turned leadership coach, whose own journey of self-discovery led to profound insights on how to nurture and retain talent within organizations.

Gabe shares his philosophy on the importance of cultivating internal talent, the substantial hidden costs associated with onboarding new hires, and why trust and opportunity are the linchpins of employee retention, particularly for high-potential individuals. We'll explore the critical role of personal relationships in creating engagement, and why understanding what truly motivates team members is often the overlooked ingredient in fostering meaningful contributions at work.

Five years ago, Gabe had a successful sales career he thought he wanted, but inside, he was troubled and unhappy. So... he quit his job and embarked on a bike trip around the world, seeking greater purpose. During that time, he discovered a calling in coaching and leadership development. Today, Gabe has trained hundreds of employees across many industries, including leaders from startups to Fortune 500s, on how to build better relationships in the workplace. Be sure to connect with Gabe for a discovery conversation.

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Effective Leadership Communication: "If we're not willing to see the places where we're missing, like, actual contact with another person's experience or priorities, and we're just moving forward without clarifying those assumptions or checking for shared understanding, that's where we lose people as a leader."

— Gabe DeRita 00:22:56

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Achieving ROI with Digital Marketing

Welcome to another episode of "Accelerate Your Business Growth"! In today's episode, our host Diane Helbig sits down with Chris Rodriguez, a seasoned marketing veteran with over 20 years of experience. They delve deep into the realm of digital marketing, discussing the most impactful channels, personalized approaches, the importance of ROI, and the tactics that work best for organic marketing. Chris provides valuable insights into leveraging digital marketing for business growth, making this episode a must-listen for entrepreneurs and marketers alike. Let's dive in and accelerate our knowledge of digital marketing with Chris Rodriguez!

Chris Rodriguez is a 20-year marketing veteran with a passion for driving growth & tangible results for brands and entrepreneurs. He has worked with over 30 startups across all tiers of funding & sizes, generating brand awareness, web traffic, signups, downloads, and most importantly customers & revenue. He now runs iExcel.co, a B2B SaaS-focused demand generation & marketing operations agency based out of the greater Washington DC area.

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Personalization in Marketing: "a Venn diagram overlap of demographic information plus interest information is usually a great start to personalizing something for me.”

— Chris Rodriguez 00:09:20

Personalization in Digital Advertising: "Other people are not seeing that sneaker or that item as as you are. So there are different ways to to approach this concept of personalization, but I just think very segmented, very specific to you. And if you're thinking this way in your in your efforts, you will simply get a higher ROI."

— Chris Rodriguez 00:11:32

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Online Community Building

Welcome back to another episode of "Accelerate Your Business Growth," where we explore the crucial elements of building and expanding your business. I'm your host, Diane Helbig, and today we're diving into the world of online communities with the expertise of Deb Schell.

In this episode, Deb unpacks the complexities of fostering a thriving online community, and reveals why not every business may need one. With the distinction between solving a problem and merely providing a service, Deb zeroes in on the critical role of a strategically formed core group and how beginning with a structured timeframe like a 90-day program can set you on the path to success.

We tackle the realities of member retention, building those vital connections, and the significance of empathy in both virtual and face-to-face environments. Get ready to learn how community building is an investment of time, effort, and money, and discover the tools and strategies you need to ensure your efforts are aligned with your business goals. Whether you're a new online community builder or looking to strengthen your existing groups, prepare to be equipped with the knowledge and insights necessary to create intentional and supportive communities for your business.

Deb Schell is a global entrepreneur, guiding 60+ businesses in online community building. She excels in discovery, strategy, and implementation, simplifying user and backend experiences. Deb's new book, Creator to Community Builder, is based on client case studies, community examples, and interviews; this book provides new community builders with stories, strategies, worksheets, templates, and checklists that help them take action to launch sooner.

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The Challenges of Solo Entrepreneurship in Membership Models: "Most of the people that have these programs, they have a team of people, and they're not just one person doing it. And so a lot of times, I've really found that, you know, yeah, you can do it as a solo entrepreneur or as, like, an entrepreneur with a virtual assistant. But you need to have a different strategy and a different approach than somebody who has a team and who has a big budget."

— Deb Schell 00:21:52

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