Thrive Loud With Lou Diamond

Author of "Deep Work" Cal Newport shares why we should care about striving for focused attention.  Enjoy this out-take from their original interview where Lou learns from Cal the cost of 'attention residue' many of us face each day and that those that do the "Deep Work" Thrive LOUD. *** Connect with Lou Diamond - www.loudiamond.net Subscribe to Thrive LOUD - www.thriveloud.com/podcast  

Ken Bator has over two decades of experience in helping organizations to make money, to save money, and to thrive. Over his career as a management and marketing expert he has served as an executive of three different financial institutions throughout the country and has assisted many small to medium-sized businesses to reach new levels of effectiveness. As an independent consultant, Ken Bator has facilitated several training and strategic planning sessions for many organizations since 2001. Ken shares his "Success Formula" B+C+S with Lou Diamond.  Listen and learn on this fun episode of Thrive LOUD. *** Connect to Lou Diamond: www.loudiamond.net Subscribe to Thrive LOUD:  www.thriveloud.com/podcast  

Brian Fanzo is a keynote speaker who inspires, motivates, and educates businesses on how to leverage emerging technologies and digital marketing Currently the founder of iSocialFanz which has helped launch digital and influencer strategies with the world’s most iconic brands. This die-hard Pittsburgh sports fan...semi pro poker player, backwards cap donning, scooter riding, pager-wearing millennial...connects with Lou Diamond on Thrive LOUD!!! *** Connect to Lou Diamond: www.loudiamond.net Subscribe to Thrive LOUD: www.thriveloud.com/podcast  

Mrs. Dow Jones was started in 2017 by Haley Sacks. She wanted to learn about investing but was bored by the overly-serious content available. So, she took matters into her own hands and decided to make finance cool for the masses. Through memes, videos, merchandise, events & book club, Mrs. Dow Jones disrupts Wall Street by making keeping up with the Dow Joneses as fun as Keeping Up With The Kardashians! Pulled from their original interview, Haley shares this story with Lou Diamond on Thrive LOUD.  *** Connect to Lou Diamond: www.loudiamond.net Subscribe to Thrive LOUD: www.thriveloud.com/podcast  

Lorianne Speaks is an expert in the area of Speaker/Author support.  She amplifies the visibility of Authors/Speakers/Messengers while they do what they love - SPEAK! Lorianne has helped spearhead multiple best-selling book campaigns - editing, proofing, through to launch and social media marketing to help authors create buzz and momentum throughout the social media platforms and increasing their message World-Wide.    Lorianne and her team have made it their mission to empower speakers to deliver their message by handling the rest of the details! Prior to starting her own Virtual Assistance company, Lorianne had over 15 years of professional experience supporting Top 100 Thought Leaders as they built their businesses. Lorianne is a bestselling author of Voices of the 21st Century as well as making the final edits to her upcoming book on starting a company at 60 which details the good, the bad, and the ugly of building your own company! Enjoy this fun conversation between Lorianne and Lou on Thrive LOUD. ***

Thom Singer is a man obsessed with helping people take the leap across the gap that exists between potential and results. He is the host of the popular  “Cool Things Entrepreneurs Do” podcast and has interviewed hundreds of business leaders about success. He has had an eclectic career in sales and marketing for Fortune 500 companies, Law Firms, and small companies. He has written 12 books and a long time ago he was a five day returning champion on the $25,000 Pyramid game show. Thom is a guy that might need to pack an extra set of clothes for his next speaking gig…Enjoy this fun episode featuring Thom Singer on Thrive LOUD. *** Connect to Lou Diamond: www.loudiamond.net Subscribe to Thrive LOUD: www.thriveloud.com/podcast

Sue Bryce is one of the most recognizable photographers in the imaging industry. Her glamour, fashion and portrait style transcend past stereotypes and has changed the face of portrait photography. Plucked from their original interview - this minisode focuses on how Sue helps to educated other solo-preneurs and artists on how to grow their business and how she made the decision to shift her business to education.  Always giving and serving others at full power.  *** Connect to Lou Diamond: www.loudiamond.net Subscribe to Thrive LOUD: www.thriveloud.com/podcast    

America’s communication coach, Greg Alcorn,  CEO of Global Contact Services (GCS) of Salisbury, NC, is the author of 7 Dumb Things We All Say and speaks to thousands of people each year on improving verbal communication at work. His company has 1,000 employees and averages 30,000 customer service conversations every day. GCS, which Alcorn founded in 2001, serves retail, insurance, financial and government clients. Greg is active in the community serving on boards such as, United Church Homes and Services, North Carolina State Board of Education, Families First, the Novant Rowan Foundation and the North Carolina Early Childhood Foundation. He is also active with First Tee of Salisbury, Boy Scouts and the First United Church of Christ. Finally, he is sole member of the Alcorn World Class dishwashing and clean up club.  He is also the creator of "Say This, Not That" Soft Skills program. Greg connects with Lou Diamond on Thrive LOUD and shares some of the dumb things we all say and the words he wants to eliminate

Rachel Augusta is a holistic animal practitioner who has the highest levels of certification and is an expert in her field.  Rachel works with animals all over the world who are sick, injured, diseased, suffering from old age, or trauma. She's an animal rights activist, vegan, environmentalist, defender of the innocent, and avenger of the wronged.  She has been featured by the New York Times, CNN, BBC and was on the cover of People Magazine.  She's a speaker, thought-leader and has an energy, hilarity and awesomeness that makes her the most fun person to hang out with at any time and at any moment... Rachel took some time out and rescheduled her Korean massage spa treatment to connect with Lou Diamond on Thrive LOUD to spread her message about the importance of preventative healthcare. *** Connect to Lou Diamond: www.loudiamond.net Subscribe to Thrive LOUD: www.thriveloud.com/podcast    

Jonathan Heit is the co-founder and partner at Allison+Partners, as well as a trusted adviser to some of today’s best-known technology brands. Allison+Partners is global communications agency with 30 offices and more than 450 employees worldwide. In his role as global president he focuses on the growth and operations of the agency’s two largest regions, Asia and the U.S. Jonathan also serves as global chair of the Technology practice, spearheading work in both the consumer and B2B categories. Coming to us across from across the Pacific Ocean from Tokyo, Japan -  Jonathan Heit catches up with Lou Diamond on Thrive LOUD.  *** Connect to Lou Diamond: www.loudiamond.net Subscribe to Thrive LOUD: www.thriveloud.com/podcast  

Brant Pinvidic is an award-winning film director, veteran television producer, C-level sales and presentations coach, keynote speaker, top-rated podcast host, and a columnist for Forbes. He has been named to the Hollywood Reporter’s 30 Most Powerful Reality TV Sellers and is widely recognized as one of the great creative sales leaders in Hollywood. Brant has taken the life, business, and storytelling lessons he’s developed during his Hollywood career and used them to uniquely bridge the entertainment industry and the business community. His new book - The 3-Minute Rule comes out today (10/29/19) and Brant shares with Lou how to say less to get more from any pitch or presentation. *** Connect to Lou Diamond: www.loudiamond.net Subscribe to Thrive LOUD: www.thriveloud.com/podcast  

Debra Kasowski has the heart of teacher and loves to develop people's potential through personal and professional development. She believes that personal and professional development are not separate entities. She is a three-time international bestselling author, speaker and Certified Executive Coach and business strategist.   She is the charismatic host of the thought-provoking podcast The Millionaire Woman Show. Debra is committed to enriching the leadership potential of her countless clients, guiding them to go within to capitalize on their true personal power, so they can achieve the measurable success they desire in business, and in life. You are in for a fortunate stroke of serendipity in listening to world-class training and consulting rockstar Debra Kasowski as she connects with Lou Diamond on Thrive LOUD. *** Connect to Lou Diamond: www.loudiamond.net Subscribe to Thrive LOUD: www.thriveloud.com/podcast  

He's baaaack!!!  Founder and CEO of Ajax Union Joe Apfelbaum catches up with Lou Diamond on Thrive LOUD. Joe is super pumped on educating thought leaders, speakers, entrepreneurs and CEOs on how they can maximize LinkedIn to get real results. He continues on his mission for 2019 to take 1000 selfies with CEOs and he's well on his way. Enjoy this fun "catch up" episode with Joe "⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️" Apfelbaum.  *** Connect to Lou Diamond: www.loudiamond.net Subscribe to Thrive LOUD: www.thriveloud.com/podcast  

Marc Tyler Nobleman is an author, speaker and REAL LIFE INFLUENCER!  He has written over 70 books geared for readers of all ages.  He is the author of "Bill the Boy Wonder: The Secret Co-Creator of Batman" (which changed history inspiring both the Hulu documentary "Batman & Bill" and a very popular TED talk). He blogs about adventures in publishing at Noblemania. Like his superheroes, Marc seeks justice and follows his passion each and every day.  Learn how he helped undo a wrong and change history on this fun episode of Thrive LOUD.   *** Connect to Lou Diamond: www.loudiamond.net Subscribe to Thrive LOUD: www.thriveloud.com/podcast  

Chris Westfall has created multi-million dollar revenue streams for companies on four continents, with innovative new strategies on leadership communication. As the US National Elevator Pitch Champion, he's helped clients to land on Shark Tank, Dragon’s Den, and Shark Tank - Australia He’s an amazing and inspiring speaker and although he’s from Houston, Texas he knows the best coffee places in the East Village of New York City….go figure! What happens when you put two guys with high-energy, passion and a love for Fitz and the Tantrums???  Listen in on this fun Thrive LOUD episode as Chris and Lou Diamond connect. *** Connect to Lou Diamond: www.loudiamond.net Subscribe to Thrive LOUD: www.thriveloud.com/podcast  

Motivated, connected and experienced art sales consultant Jody Britt   The head of Britt Fine Art Consulting is featured in a Thrive LOUD Minisode and shares with Lou Diamond how she's made a successful career in building relationships. *** Connect to Lou Diamond: www.loudiamond.net Subscribe to Thrive LOUD: www.thriveloud.com/podcast  

Hannah Patten (along with Christina Firestone) is a co-founder of Hülya Swim which stands for a new, innovative and eco-friendly swimwear. Hülya uses a high tech recycled fabric made out of recycled ghost nets and other ocean debris.   Hannah and her team have produced a high-quality swim product in an eco-friendly manner. The dream is a cleaner ocean, which derived directly from the name - Hülya meaning Daydream.  The company was developed The Explorer, The Lover, The Sophisticated, The Confident, And The Bold. They Prefer Salt Water, Sand, And Adventures. Hannah and Christina believe that there is still time to make a difference, but we have to act now to make a difference.  They believe in a cleaner and more stable ocean.  Hannah connects with Lou Diamond on Thrive LOUD and shares how Hülya is cleaning the ocean one bikini at a time. *** Connect to Lou Diamond: www.loudiamond.net Subscribe to Thrive LOUD: www.thriveloud.com/podcast  

Kathryn Boor is the Ronald P. Lynch Dean of the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS) at Cornell University.  Since 2010 She has been responsible for developing and implementing the strategic direction of the college, with over 360 faculty, 3,700 undergraduate students and 1000 graduate students.  Under her leadership Cornell CALS is consistently recognized as one of the top global universities in agricultural - Plant and food sciences. She is highly decorated with awards and honors within her field however, it’s her warm smile and caring personality to help everyone around her -- that shines brightest …  which is why she is featured on Thrive LOUD in this episode. Kathryn Boor connects with Lou Diamond and shares her mission to rethink about the the way we learn and find ways to save the planet.

Joel Salomon is committed to helping over 100,000 people become financially free.  Most recently, Joel shifted his focus to assisting individuals as a Prosperity Coach where he works closely with his clients to help identify and overcome the roadblocks standing in their way of personal financial freedom. Since his last appearance on Thrive LOUD, Joel has come out with a new book: The 9 Money Rules Millionaires Use - provides some great tips for everyone. Listen in to Joel and Lou "Catch Up" on Thrive LOUD. ** Joel is offering Thrive LOUD fans a special offer.  Text "Ninemoneyrules" to 66866 and receive a special white paper written by Joel about the 5 mis-steps new millionaires make!   *** Connect to Lou Diamond: www.loudiamond.net Subscribe to Thrive LOUD: www.thriveloud.com/podcast  

Nir Eyal writes, consults, and teaches about the intersection of psychology, technology, and business. The M.I.T. Technology Review dubbed Nir, “The Prophet of Habit-Forming Technology.” Nir founded two tech companies since 2003 and has taught at the Stanford Graduate School of Business and the Hasso Plattner Institute of Design at Stanford. He is the author of the bestselling book, Hooked: How to Build Habit-Forming Products and Indistractable: How to Control Your Attention and Choose Your Life. In addition to blogging at NirAndFar.com, Nir’s writing has been featured in The Harvard Business Review, TechCrunch, and Psychology Today. Nir is also an active investor in habit-forming technologies. Some of his past investments include Eventbrite (NYSE:EB), Refresh.io (acquired by LinkedIn), Worklife (acquired by Cisco), Product Hunt, Marco Polo, Presence Learning, 7 Cups, Pana, Kahoot!, Byte Foods, FocusMate, and Anchor.fm (acquired by Spotify). Listen in as Nir teaches Lou how to be INDISTRACTABLE on Thrive LOUD