Thrive Loud With Lou Diamond

Nicole Holland is a podcaster, master coach, marketing strategist and free spirit.  As THE Modern Marketing Specialist she serves entrepreneurs and business owners to help them get viewers, listeners and money through her business "InterviewsThatConvert.com". She is also the host of  The Business Building Rockstar Show and the Get Guest Ready Podcast. Nicole and Lou chat about Nicole's amazing journey, podcasting, marketing and even technical geeky stuff.  A fun-fact filled episode! Nicole has also provided ALL of the Thrive LOUD listeners a special link for anyone interested in her work to check out all that she does @:    interviewsthatconvert.com/thrive-loud ***** Connect with Lou -- loudiamond.net Subscribe to Thrive LOUD -- thriveloud.com  

Jamie Crosbie is an accomplished senior executive with more than two decades of success across sales, sales leadership, talent acquisition and management.  She is an inspiring and powerful speaker and understands the complex interplay of strategic scale growth, lead generation, market analysis, sales and business development because she has been there, in the sales management, talent recruitment and training trenches. She is founder & CEO of ProActivate and she is the author of  “The Power of 2 Exponential Sales Leadership" and speaks about achieving the Peak Performance Mindset within Sales Organizations Jamie lives in Dallas but hails from Kansas - you'll love this episode as Thrive LOUD connects you to one of the nicest people you’ll ever meet.

Rob Karp is the CEO & Founder of MilesAhead - a luxury travel concierge company.  At the early age of 14, Rob developed a passion for the travel industry and a drive for customer experience. As he progressed into high school, Rob learned about the power of points. He continued to develop his airline knowledge and began helping out family and friends with their travel in his spare time. What began as Rob's hobby and passion developed into the company it is today. Rob purchased the software needed to run the company with the $600 he had from soccer refereeing and hasn't looked back since. The company grew instantly once Rob started at Cornell University, where he met most of today's employees in the School of Hotel Administration. Now, MilesAhead consists of numerous dedicated and passionate employees all over the country. Hear more about this great business and powerful entrepreneurial spirit!

Jill Schiefelbein is an award-winning entrepreneur, author, recovering academic, speaker, online education pro, animal lover, self-professed geek and one amazing Thriver. She taught business communication at Arizona State University for 11 years before venturing into entrepreneurship. Jill’s business, The Dynamic Communicator®, helps organizations navigate the digital communication space to attract customers, increase sales, and retain clients. Her latest book, Dynamic Communication: 27 Strategies to Grow, Lead, and Manage Your Business is a must read. Jill is also an active member of the National Speaker Association (NSA) and has been behind an effort to get speaking professionals to embrace technology and advancements within the ever-changing industry by taking the 'red-pill' and to see how deep the rabbit hole goes.  One might say she's the 'Trinity" of NSA ;-) In this episode, Jill and Lou chat over lunch at New York City's P.J. Clarke's as she talks about dynamic communication and a reminder to 'take a

Mary Carillo shares with us how important it is to sometimes just "SAY YES!" CLICK HERE to listen to Mary Carillo's full interview with Lou Diamond on Thrive LOUD.

Christian Griffith is a renowned endurance athlete.  A man who is not a fan of routine, not a fan of the status quo, unfounded expectation, nor our current culture's drive for money, power, and material possessions. He is by every definition of the two words a survivor and a thriver. He is the founder of Live For a Living. And is the main figure behind Run2Heal an organization that is aiming to raise $1 million to support Help For Children (HFC) in their mission to prevent and treat child abuse. In this Run2Heal event, beginning March 15th 2018, Christian is doing a 3000 mile run across the USA to raise awareness and money to help prevent and treat child abuse. Hear Christian's personal story and how he is raising awareness to a problem that affects so many boys and girls each and every day.  To support Christian and contribute to this very important cause -  CLICK HERE   ******* Want to have Lou work with your company? Thrive's website:  www.thrivepartners.net Want to book Lou to speak? Lou's website: www.lo

Elizabeth McCourt is a Practical-minded Creative, Leadership Expert-Coach, Speaker, Author and President and Founder of the McCourt Leadership Group.  Her newly released novel - Sin in the Big Easy shows her breadth and incredible range as a true Thriver! A background in executive recruiting in financial services for nearly 20 years, she works with high-level individuals and teams as a strategic partner in both their professional and personal goals. Her passion in languages and travel has made global leadership development an important part of her business. Certified in the Hogan Leadership Assessment and in Systemic Team Coaching in addition to group coaching experience with the Kets de Vries Institute (KDVI) GELI 360 tool, she works with people in a holistic way to not only maximize potential but identify triggers that detract from their goals. She's also an adventurer, avid triathlete, longtime yogi and one of two business professionals that actually hope the dress code for an upcoming event is “Tutu Optio

Ladan Davia is the founder of BEEYA.com Beeya.com is a website that matches employees with employers (and vice-versa) to save time and money for both parties. The current process to fill or find a position is tedious and expensive; Beeya strives to simplify this process through their unique algorithm by matching employers and employees specific requirements. If the employee can’t find a job with the requirements they want, the algorithm Beeya has will think for them and make suggestions on what other jobs the candidate might succeed in. Learn about her incredible story and amazing company and how they Thrive LOUD everyday!

Ian Karr is the founder of IKA Collective and is living his passion each and every day. Over the last 30 years Ian started a company, created a ton of content, helped networks promote their shows, kept the flying public safe, made YouTube a more valuable company and was the co-host of Jackie’s Joke Hunt on SiriusXM for 8 years. This might be the 'voice-off' episode of Thrive LOUD as Lou and Ian let their great sounding voices roll on this very fun episode of Thrive LOUD.

Cathy Jirak and Gary Quirke, the COO and CEO respectively of QueBIT Consulting, have built an absolutely amazing company as the Trusted Experts in Analytics. Cathy is the Chief Operating Officer for the regional consulting offices, responsible for all of the company’s operations, including sales, service, and support. Catherine is co-partner of QueBIT Consulting and has been in the Enterprise Planning sector since 1996. She also plays a key role in the development of all partner relationships, ensuring flexibility in response to an increasingly demanding marketplace. Gary Quirke is Chief Executive Officer and founder of QueBIT Consulting. A Fellow of the Chartered Association of Certified Accountants, Gary has 20 years’ experience delivering best practice enterprise business analytics solutions to Fortune 500 companies. Gary’s experience with business analytics software dates back to 1991, and he is recognized as an expert in this field. Their combined journey, the team they have built, the culture they have

Author, speaker, coach, entrepreneur, blogger, podcast host and the Chief "Energy" Officer at Ajax Union -- Joe Apfelbaum is Thriving each and every day. His soon-to-be-released book "Average Joe to CEO" details the 7 stages that he grew to become the leader of one of the fastest growing companies in the US. Joe Apfelbaum shares his journey, his beliefs and his passions in this 'chock-full of amazing takeaways' episode.  You'll understand how Joe is focused on helping everyone grow their lives, their businesses and their passions. Listen and Thrive LOUD with Joe.   

Robin Dreeke is a natural born leader. He is the founder and president of People Formula and the Author of The Code of Trust. He is a recognized expert and gifted lecturer in the art of interpersonal communication. From his time at the United States Naval Academy, United States Marine Corps and the FBI he learned that leadership was much more than just telling people what to do: a great leader uses interpersonal skills to influence, rather than command, others. Throughout his life, Robin has received advanced training and experience in the area of social psychology and the practical application of the science behind relationship development. For the past 29 years of his government service, Robin has built highly effective tools for all aspects and stages of interpersonal communication and created a one-of-a-kind formula for success with people.  

Thrive LOUD Minisode of Angela Maiers explaining a mattering exercise she does and how it is important to remember that "you are enough! The full length interview of this Thrive LOUD classic episode can be found by clicking THIS LINK

Jena Axelrod has been Thriving since she left the womb.  She's been a stand-up comic, top-performing sales performer, amazing sales coach, and now an independent film that is turning heads. Her surreal independent documentary, Absurdity of Certainty pokes fun of how we see the world. With theoretical quantum physicist Dr. F. David Peat we explore what it means that innovations like maps, clocks, Newton's Laws contributed to a Rise of Certainty in our thinking, and how innovations like Quantum Uncertainty and Chaos Theory lead to a Rise of Uncertainty. As The Observer and The Observed cannot be separated in quantum theory, so Director Jena Axelrod and the film crew join David's family and Pari's townspeople for discussions over shared Tuscan dinners, meals which embody the holism for which the film advocates. Jena catches up with Lou on this fun, insightful and entertaining episode of Thrive LOUD.

C. Lee Smith is an entrepreneur, speaker, author, sales and culture expert, leadership and management consultant. He is President and CEO of SalesFuel - a company he founded in 1989. Lee is a foremost expert in data-driven talent development, selling with research, executive leadership and a Jeffrey Gitomer Certified Advisor. Lee is a frequent speaker at regional and national sales conferences. He's also an avid cyclist –frequently crushing 60-100 mile rides for cancer and diabetes research and several other nonprofit causes. In addition, Lee is a huge fan of Meatballs and spaghetti and Hazelnut Cannolis…and Thrives LOUD everyday!  Enjoy this great conversation with Lee.

Gary Mendel is an entrepreneur, technologist, innovator, blackbelt, bass player, bike lover, founder of Yopine and WineGame and is always thinking about what’s next.. This interview is around 25 years in the making. Gary and Lou were in the same start group back at what is now Accenture back in NYC – as two young energetic new to the business world connectors.  Lou has ear-marked Gary to come on Thrive LOUD from the very beginning. Gary kicks off 2018's amazing lineup of guests that will come on Thrive LOUD.

In 2017 I listened and learned. I’ve been listening all year to clients, prospects, thought leaders, innovators, risk takers, authors, speakers, top performers and simply amazing people.  And from them I learned. I learned.. people truly want to learn how to connect; that ‘mattering’ is as important as food, water and shelter; that difference makers need to be edgy and awesome. I learned.. killing squirrels, figuratively, is a good thing in business; you need to be strategic about everything you do and sometimes UNDER THINK IT; you CAN start from the mailroom and make it all the way to the top. I learned... companies need connecting cultures to truly thrive; the power of magic words; that Pickle Ball is a real thing; that Nice Guys DO finish First! I learned... everyday for a start-up CEO is either a 1 or a 10; you need to be willing to eat anything; you can gain confidence over coffee and great ideas can spurn from having too much of it. I learned... Love is the #1 motivator and you need to foster your passi

Dr. Marissa Slaven is a mother, daughter, sister, palliative care doctor, environmentalist and now an author. She's taken her years in a very challenging area of medicine and has shifted her passion for writing, storytelling and the environment into a young adult speculative thriller called Code Blue  This  mystery is set in a not-so-distant future where rising temperatures and sea levels have dramatically reshaped the world in which we live. Marissa keeps you hanging page after page as the story unfolds. It’s Nancy Drew meets The Day After Tomorrow with romance, science and plenty of action. Code Blue comes out on Earth Day (April 22, 2018); however, PRE-ORDERS on AMAZON will be available starting January 22, 2018.  -- For more info on book release date and possibly more trailers please  check out Marissa's Book News site. Get a chance to learn more about Marissa in this educational, inspiring and fun conversation with Lou on Thrive LOUD.    

Here's a "Thrive LOUD Microsode" on a fun message about 'focusing' from Jeffrey Hayzlett's first interview on Thrive LOUD.   Be Brief, Be Bright Be Gone

Ben Lieberman is a veteran of Wall Street for 25 years for some of the most venerable banks in the world and is the author of two best selling novels.  Today, Ben Lieberman is leading a crusade against distracted driving. After his son Evan was killed in a crash involving a distracted driver six years ago, Ben wants to find a way to stop drivers from texting and driving before other teens are killed. Ben and his wife Debbie are on the board of directors of an organization called the Alliance Combating Distracted Driving -- education, legislation and enforcement working together to eliminate this destructive impairment. Listen to Ben share his story, the scary statistics around distracted driving, the advances in technology about the 'textalyzer' and the strides ACDD are making with legislators to enact Evan's Law - the first legislation brought forth to keep distracted drivers off the road.