Thrive Loud With Lou Diamond

How to Connect to Dan & Lou: Dan:      Twitter: @danwaldo    //  Site: danwaldschmidt.com Lou:       Twitter: @ThriveLouD  //  Site: loudiamond.net   More on Dan: Dan and his team at Waldschmidt Partners help companies all over the world arrive at business-changing breakthrough ideas by moving past outdated conventional wisdom, social peer pressure, and the selfish behaviors that stop them from being high performers. The Wall Street Journal calls his blog, Edgy Conversations, one of the Top 7 sales blogs anywhere on the internet. He’s been profiled in Business Week, INC Magazine, Business Insider, and on dozens of radio programs and some really cool podcast shows as well. Hundreds of his articles on unconventional business strategy have been published. If you want to catch up with Dan, you’ll probably need to lace up some running shoes and hit the road. He’s the crazy dude running against traffic. Entrepreneur, Leader, and true Thriver…Thrive LOUD listeners – I bring you Dan Waldschmidt   Notes from this

How to Connect to Stacey & Lou: Stacey:   Twitter: @staceyhankeinc  // Site: www.staceyhankeinc.com Lou:       Twitter: @ThriveLouD       //  Site:  www.thrivepartners.net More on Stacey: Stacey Hanke (‘Hun-Key’) is author of the book; Influence Redefined…Be the Leader You Were Meant to Be, Monday to Monday®.   She is also co-author of the book; Yes You Can! Everything You Need From A To Z To Influence Others To Take Action. Stacey is founder of Stacey Hanke Inc. She has trained and presented to thousands to rid business leaders of bad body language habits and to choose words wisely in the financial industry to the healthcare industry to government and everyone in between. Her client list is vast from Coca-Cola, FedEx, Kohl’s, United States Army, Navy and Air Force, Publicis Media, Nationwide, US Cellular, Pfizer, GE, General Mills and Abbvie. Her team works with Directors up to the C-Suite. In addition to her client list, she has been the Emcee for Tedx. She has inspired thousands as a featured guest on

How to Connect to Phil & Lou: Phil:   Twitter: @philmjonesuk  // Site: www.philmjones.com Lou:   Twitter: @ThriveLouD    //  Site:  www.thrivepartners.net More on Phil: Audiences have referred to Phil M Jones as the “World’s Leading Sales Trainer” and having reached more than two million people with his “Magic Words”, authoring four best-selling books and scooping multiple awards, they might just be right. Having spoken to audiences in more than 56 countries across five continents, this cheeky London chap known as “Mr Magic Words” will be sure to a put a smile on your face whilst sharing his hard-hitting sales expertise.   Highlights from this episode: His journey as an entrepreneur since the age of 13  Learn about 'The Magic Words" Hear some inspiring poetry on how Phil keeps Thriving Onward!  

How to Connect to Doug & Lou: Doug: Twitter: @djdoug        //. Site: www.dougsandler.com Lou:   Twitter: @ThriveLouD  //  Site:  www.thrivepartners.net More on Doug: Doug Sandler has over 30 years of experience as an entrepreneur, business owner and leader. His book Nice Guys Finish First which is an Best selling book. Doug has always had the mission of making communication his focus in life. And while he’s known as “Mr. Nice Guy,” Doug is anything but a pushover…His speaking and consulting business is geared towards improving relationships and making connections through his time tested Invest, Inspire and Execute system. He, along wit his zany co-host Strickland Bonner, run their top ranking Podcast called the Nice Guys on Business Podcast. Doug is a nationally recognized speaker, a fellow c-suite network advisor, and writer for the Huffington Post. Thrive LOUD listeners I bring you THE Doug Sandler

In Late June 2017 – 5 podcasts hosts got together to do a Podcast roundtable….a true "Podcast Forum" Listen to a great conversation on how to Be a Great GUEST on a podcast show.   The Quintet was comprised of Phil Gerbyshak @PhilGerb – host of Conversations with Phil Jeff Gibbard @jgibbard – host of Shareable Doug Sandler and Strickland Bonner  @NiceGuyonBiz from the  Nice Guys on Business Podcast And yours truly Lou Diamond @ThriveLouD from Thrive LOUD   If you’re ever planning on being a guest on a Podcast show OR you’re a podcast host yourself… or just love to listen to podcasts…. This discussion is fantastic and a really insightful, fun, honest and a great listen. Sit back enjoy – this special episode of Thrive LOUD – Podcasters Roundtable  

How to Connect to Lisa & Lou: Lisa    Twitter: @FearlessLisaM  Lou:   Twitter: @ThriveLouD  //  Site:  www.thrivepartners.net More on Lisa: Lisa McDonald wears many hats. A successful author, motivational speaker, tv and radio host, blogger, personal development coach, mentor and mother of two. Prior to her life in the public eye, Lisa had a successful 25-year career within the social services sector. Lisa is the author of three bestselling children’s books: Little Boy Gan: From Passion-Filled Everland; Reimburse the Universe and Planet Pome-Granite. She is also a contributing author to the International nonfiction bestsellers, 365 Moments of Grace and 365 Life Shifts, and the soon-to-be-published, Shine Your Light. Lisa has just finished her first nonfiction manuscript, a memoir, due out in 2018. On her weekly radio talk show, Lisa interviews a variety of newsmakers, leaders, authors and celebrities – and really cool people. Recent guests have included, Deepak Chopra, Leeza Gibbons, David Suzuki, Dave P

How to Connect to Analogous & Lou: Analogous Twitter: @HelloAnalogous // Site:  https://www.studioanalogous.com/ Lou:   Twitter: @ThriveLouD  //  Site:  www.thrivepartners.net   More on Fanny & Josh: Analogous’ digital products and services bring ideas that matter to life. Fanny advises business leaders on the power of design, technology and brand to deliver business and social results. She has served clients such as: Museum of the City of New York, Real Simple, Inter-American Development Bank, National Immigration Forum, Songdo and PunkinFutz. Before Analogous, Fanny was Senior Vice President of Experience Design at Schematic (now Possible) Executive Creative directors at RENEGADE AND ORGANIC. Fanny studied design at Instituto de Diseño in Caracas, Venezuela and holds a degree in Graphic and Typographic Design from the London College of Communication. Her work has been published and exhibited in Venezuela, the United Kingdom, and the United States. Josh Goldberg has 20+ years experience setting busin

How to Connect to Jackie & Lou: Jackie Twitter: @JackieMartling‏ // Site:  https://www.jokeland.com/ Lou:   Twitter: @ThriveLouD  //  Site:  www.thrivepartners.net   More on Jackie: Jackie for eighteen years was a fixture of radio & television’s Howard Stern Show Jackie left the Stern show in 2001 after a fifteen-year run as head writer of the radio show, four television series, and three Pay-Per-Views. He’s released six joke CD’s … five joke books and countless joke gadgets of all kinds, for children as well as adults. From 2007-2014, Jackie wrote and performed his own radio show on SiriusXM Satellite Radio, “Jackie’s Joke Hunt,” and he wrote the joke page for Penthouse magazine for 17 years. He has a new book coming out this October called “The Joke Man: Bow to Stern”. He is still performing around the country…making people laugh every day…and he’s right there laughing with them.. and in a way that most wouldn’t think..he is a true entrepreneur and Thriver!  

Listen to Debbie Forth, the Love Architect, shares how LOVE is the #1 motivator in life and business.     How to Connect to Debbie & Lou: Debbie: Twitter: @DebForthTexas ‏ // Site:  https://www.debbieforth.com/ Lou:   Twitter: @ThriveLouD  //  Site:  www.thrivepartners.net   More on Debbie:   Debbie Forth is a passionate, dedicated leader, transformational speaker, and advocate of love. She believes the journey of her soul is meant to be shared, to align beautiful hearts for healing and creating techniques to transform lives. From homeless to celebrities, sorority row at UCLA to business executives, sales gurus to pastor’s wives, Debbie has mentored/coached countless lives into healthier selves and healthier relationships. She now shares her passion around the world as a Love Architect / Love Coach / Speaker for individuals, couples and companies. She is a C-Suite Network Advisor and simply put a rockstar.  

Larry Cohen of Axis Promotions shares his unique story and company and how they've maintained and grow an amazing company and connect with their clients.   How to Connect to Larry & Lou:   Larry: Twitter: @axispromo Lou:   Twitter: @ThriveLouD  //  Site:  www.thrivepartners.net   More on Larry: From humble beginnings around his kitchen table back in 1991, with a few good ideas, a lot of enthusiasm and a share of naiveté, Larry began Axis with a mission to develop a full-service promotional products company that focused on delivering creative solutions and not merely selling products. AXIS’ client base covers an exceptionally broad cross-section of industries (Pharmaceutical, Entertainment, Financial, Beauty and Fashion, Publishing and Sports).  Axis has been named Counselor Magazine’s Top 40 Distributors five years in a row, Promo Marketing Magazine Top 40 Distributor, 4 Gold 2015 PPAI Awards, SAAGNY Distributor of the Year, and PPB’s Greatest Companies to Work For. Axis now ranks as one of the top promot

Listen to screenwriter Mark Bomback as he shares his journey from the mail room to being one of the most admired and featured writers in Hollywood today.   How to Connect to Mark & Lou:   Mark: Twitter: @markbomback Lou:   Twitter: @ThriveLouD  //  Site:  www.thrivepartners.net   More on Mark:    Mark Bomback is one of the top screenplay writers on the scene today   In addition to writing War for the Planet of the Apes with director Matt Reeves coming to theatres this summer on July 14,   Mark’s credits include Dawn of the Planet of the Apes, Insurgent, The Wolverine, Total Recall, Unstoppable, Live Free or Die Hard, Deception and Race to Witch Mountain.     While primarily a writer of feature films, Mark also co-authored a young adult novel, Mapmaker, with novelist Galaxy Craze.     Mark has advised at the Sundance Institute’s New Frontier Story Lab, and has taught screenwriting at his alma mater, Wesleyan University.   

Jeffrey Hayzlett shares his thoughts on the C-Suite Network; connecting to experts & advisors; his passion for helping others, the 'Hero Club', "killing squirrels", and his love of bacon!   How to Connect to Jeffrey & Lou:   Jeffrey: // Twitter: @JeffreyHayzlett // Site: www.c-suitenetwork.com Lou:     // Twitter:  @ThriveLOUD    //  Site:  www.thrivepartners.net   More on Jeffrey: Jeffrey Hayzlett is a primetime television host of C-Suite with Jeffrey Hayzlett and Executive Perspectives on C-Suite TV, and business podcast host of All Business with Jeffrey Hayzlett on C-Suite Radio. He is Chairman of C-Suite Network, home of the world’s most trusted network of C-Suite leaders. Jeffrey is a well-traveled public speaker, former Fortune 100 CMO, and author of three best-selling business books: Think Big, Act Bigger: The Rewards of Being Relentless, Running the Gauntlet and The Mirror Test. He is a turnaround architect of the highest order and a maverick marketer, and possesses a remarkable cachet of

Allen Arakal takes some time to share his views on the global economy, entrepreneurship, philanthropy and the spirit of balancing the financial world and giving back.     How to Connect with us: Lou: Twitter:  @ThriveLOUD Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ThriveLouD/ Site:  www.thrivepartners.net   Allen: Twitter: @allenarakal Site: www.shamanacapital.com   More About Allen:   Allen is an entrepreneur, philanthropist, investor, trader and firm believer in the possible.  A public-school kid who has lived around the world, worked for the greatest mentors and is passionate about giving people a chance.    Allen has 25 years of unique global capital markets expertise. Allen has experience in both investing and running operations on the ground in 4 countries including a wide range of responsibilities across trading, portfolio management, product development, execution and strategic client coverage. Prior to founding Shamana, Allen was Managing Director and Chief Operating Officer of Bank of America’s entire India

Angela Maiers is a true leader, visionary. entrepreneur, disruptor and change maker, that's driving the movement to make sure everyone on this planet knows...that THEY MATTER.   How to Connect with us: Lou: Twitter:  @ThriveLOUD Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ThriveLouD/ Site:  www.thrivepartners.net   Angela: Twitter: @AngelaMaiers Site: www.angelamaiers.com   More About Angela: Angela Maiers founded Choose2Matter to bring the world hope by helping every individual embrace their value and potential contribution.    Choose2Matter has evolved into a movement that supports parents, educators, and employees around the world. Her work in 60,000 classrooms across 100 countries has rallied more than a million children who have banded together to launch 170 social enterprises and influenced 17 laws.   And organizations across all industries are finding new ways to ignite the genius of their employees, successfully addressing a $15 trillion employee engagement problem   Angela is an author of 8 books. She is reco

CEO and Serial Entrepreneur, Michael Sloan, shares with us his journey, his lessons, his ups and downs and his passion for his amazing company Chloe’s Soft Serve Fruit Company.     How to Connect with us: Lou: Twitter:  @ThriveLOUD Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ThriveLouD/ Site:  www.thrivepartners.net   Michael: Twitter: @chloesfruit Site: www.chloesfruit.com   More about Michael: Michael is a self-proclaimed Serial-entrepreneur with over 20 years’ experience building and managing many companies through various economic cycles.   Over the last 10 years, Michael grew an investment management business from $15mm to over $10bn in assets under management.   Most recently Michael launched a new frozen dessert business called Chloe’s Soft Serve Fruit Company – of which he is the founder and CEO and in a very short time has grown Chloe’s Fruit into a national brand.

Billee shares with us her thoughts on the future of of marketing, storytelling, content creation and thought leadership.   How to Connect with us: Lou: Twitter:  @ThriveLOUD Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ThriveLouD/ Site:  www.thrivepartners.net   Billee: Twitter: @MashupTweet Site: www.brandthropologie.com       More About Billee: Billee Howard is Founder + Chief Engagement Officer of Brandthropologie, a cutting edge consultancy specializing in harnessing creativity to solve business problems. . Billee is a veteran communications executive in brand development, digital storytelling, trend forecasting, corporate reputation management, content creation and production, strategic media relations, and C-suite executive positioning   Her work has spanned from her early days as Press Secretary for the President of the Philippines to helping transform dozens of global brands like Samsung, PespiCo, MasterCard, AllState, DreamWorks and Fast Company.   She is the author of We-Commerce dedicated to the study of the