Thrive Loud With Lou Diamond

Jackie Botelho is setting the standard for the word ‘hospitality’ in New York City. As an industry veteran, Jackie took her expertise and paired it with her entrepreneurial flair and founded Above and Beyond VIP Concierge (ABCVIP) - a concierge services and event planning company that takes a proactive approach to anticipating their guests needs. Learn all about how it as Jackie shares on Thrive LouD with Lou Diamond how she goes ‘above and beyond’ in her work and her life.   ***CONNECT WITH LOU DIAMOND & THRIVE LOUD***

Liz Grausam is the head of IEX Cloud - a business within IEX that is giving startups and emerging fintechs the edge they need with technology that’s leveling the playing field. Liz joined IEX Cloud in September 2021, bringing her passion for strategy to the world of data technology. She is responsible for building and operationalizing the IEX Cloud strategy, including the product roadmaps that can bring IEX Cloud offerings to market fast and help move finance forward. Prior to IEX, Liz was with Gerson Lehrman Group (GLG) as Head of Corporate Markets. There she led and expanded its market research and advisory practice for technology companies like Microsoft, Facebook, and Intel, led the Americas market verticals for CPG, Industrials, and Life Sciences, and drove significant growth by expanding its service offering into the qualitative and quantitative market research categories. Listen in as Liz shares with Lou all about IEX Cloud’s newly launched “Apperate” which helps automate integrating data tec

From an immigrant to Canada over 50 years ago to launching his 5th startup that is working with small biz lenders providing access to fair credit for small business owners globally, Rob Benegbi is a special entrepreneur. Ron is the founder of Uplinq, the first, global credit assessment and scoring platform for small business lenders. Uplinq empowers lenders to approve and manage risks on loans they would have otherwise declined based on traditional loan underwriting criteria, while incorporating environmental, market & community data to better understand the specific loan applicant.a company that empowers lenders to approve and manage risks on loans they would have otherwise declined based on traditional loan underwriting criteria, while incorporating environmental, market & community data to better understand the specific SMB loan applicant. He’s been a senior technology executive with a successful track record of building and scaling organizations in Enterprise B2B and SaaS. Ron’s core expertise lie

David Weaver has a diverse and comprehensive entrepreneurial background to draw on as a FranChoice consultant. Having honed his business skills in a variety of ways, he now looks forward to sharing his knowledge and experience with others interested in business ownership. One of his most valuable career stops spanned over six years and included analyzing and underwriting franchise systems across the country in order to establish the “right fit” between the franchisor, franchisee and finance company. He believes in wealth creation through business ownership and has owned or been partner in seven different businesses over the years.  He just recently once again completed the entire business cycle of analyze, purchase, build and sell.  In addition to managing his current FranChoice consulting practice, David and his wife invest in franchise and real estate assets.  This very real, first hand experience offers insight and true understanding to your investigation. David is dedicated to showing other

Phil M Jones is a master of influence and persuasion – the author of the best-selling “Exactly What To Say” with over 1 million copies sold – producer of the “Most Listened To” non-fiction Audiobook of all time – a trusted advisor for some of the world’s biggest brands – entrepreneur since the age of 14 - and a hall of fame professional speaker. While Phil and Lou have been known to sip a few bourbons together, in this Speak Easy Mashup (SEM) Episode, these two put down their drinks and pick up their books to chat about conversational competence and the unique pairing of their two works. Click this link to order a copy of SPEAK EASY ***CONNECT WITH LOU DIAMOND & THRIVE LOUD***

Melanie Deziel is a keynote speaker, best-selling author and award-winning branded content creator. Melanie is also the Co-Founder and VP of Marketing at The Convoy, a B2B marketplace that helps small and independent businesses save money on their everyday expenses so they can invest more in themselves and their communities. Prior to co-founding The Convoy, Melanie was the founder of StoryFuel and spent her days giving keynotes and leading workshops that teach marketers, creators, and companies of all sizes how to create better content. Melanie was the first editor of branded content at The New York Times, a founding member of HuffPost’s brand storytelling team, and served as Director of Creative Strategy for Time Inc. Melanie’s new book PROVE IT: Exactly How Modern Marketers Earn Trust is at the center of today’s Speak Easy Mashup (SEM) Episode, where she and Lou talk about earning trust in conversations. Click this link to order a copy of SPEAK EASY ***CONNECT WITH LOU DIAMOND & THRIVE LOUD***

Michael Bungay Stanier (“MBS”) is the author of seven books which between them have sold over a million copies. He’s best known for The Coaching Habit, the best-selling coaching book of the century and already recognized as a classic. He’s also got a new book coming soon, How to Begin, helps people be more ambitious for themselves and for the world. Michael was a Rhodes Scholar and plays the ukulele badly. He’s Australian, and lives in Toronto, Canada. In this Speak Easy Mashup (SEM) Episode, MBS and Lou pretend they’re behind the bar mixing up some fun concoctions as The Coaching Habit and Lou Diamond’s Speak Easy are blended together into one spectacular listen. Click this link to order a copy of SPEAK EASY ***CONNECT WITH LOU DIAMOND & THRIVE LOUD***

An entrepreneur, speaker, and best-selling author, Ron Tite has always blurred the lines between art and commerce. He has been an award-winning advertising writer. He is founder and chief creative officer of Church+State, host and executive producer of the hit podcast, “The Coup”, and executive producer of the documentary film, Fresh Water. He has written for television. Wrote and performed a hit play. Created a branded art gallery. Published an award winning comedy book. And for 5 years, was Executive Producer & Host of the award-winning comedy show, Monkey Toast. In demand as a speaker all over the world, Ron speaks to leading organizations about creativity, disruption, branding, and leadership. Ron’s best-selling book Think • Do • Say: How to Seize Attention and Build Trust in a Busy, Busy World is part of the mixture of this Speak Easy Mashup (SEM) Episode, as its paired with Lou Diamond’s Speak Easy in this delicious conversation. Note to listeners: The use of heroine as detailed in this episode by t

Jeff Gibbard is a strategist, consultant, coach, speaker, trainer, author, and podcaster. He is also the founder of The Superhero Institute, a coaching certification program specializing in a methodology that unleashes human potential in service of making the world a safer, kinder and more equitable place. Jeff is also the author of the soon-to-be-released book The Lovable Leader: Build Great Teams with Trust, Respect, and Kindness. In this Speak Easy Mashup (SEM) Episode, Jeff and Lou talk about the importance of conversations and leadership in a Lovable / Speak Easy mashup. Click this link to order a copy of SPEAK EASY ***CONNECT WITH LOU DIAMOND & THRIVE LOUD***

Rachel DeAlto is a communication and relatability expert, media personality, and speaker. She is the author of “relatable: How to Connect with Anyone Anywhere (Even if It Scares You)” (Simon & Schuster’s Tiller Press). Rachel is Match.com’s Chief Dating Expert. In this Speak Easy Mashup (SEM) Episode, Rachel comes back and joins Lou Diamond on Thrive LouD as he and Lou have a conversation about being Relatable and how to Speak Easy. Click this link to order a copy of SPEAK EASY ***CONNECT WITH LOU DIAMOND & THRIVE LOUD***

What happens when three podcasters get together to record one episode for two different programs? Basically complete “FUCKERY” The hosts of The Nice Guys on Business Podcast Doug Sandler & Strickland Bonner meet up with Lou Diamond to chat about Lou’s new book SPEAK EASY Connect with EVERY Conversation. This conversation, amongst the three of them, is at the very heart of many of the key lessons Lou has captured within his new book. Of course, these lessons takes a few minutes to get to once these three finally figure out who is the host and who is the guest on the program. This episode can ALSO be found on NGOB Episode #1321 But Lou provides a bit more context at the top of this episode….plus you’re already here ;-) ***CONNECT WITH LOU DIAMOND & THRIVE LOUD***

Jeffrey Shaw is often described as an authority and advocate for self-employed business owners, valued for his actionable and “in the trenches” approach to achieving business and life success. His TEDx Talk was featured on TED.com, he’s a LinkedIn Learning instructor, contributor to Entrepreneur Magazine and speaks at association events, entrepreneurial groups, and conferences. Jeffrey is also the author of LINGO and The Self-Employed Life, host of The Self-Employed Life podcast with nearly two-million downloads, and founder of the Self-Employed Business Institute. In this Speak Easy Mashup (SEM) Episode, Jeffrey comes back and joins Lou Diamond on Thrive LouD as he and Lou have a conversation about The Self Employed Life & Speak Easy. Click this link to order a copy of SPEAK EASY ***CONNECT WITH LOU DIAMOND & THRIVE LOUD***

Cool guy turned internet nerd! David McClellan started in Sales and quickly became a Master Sales Society member for Toyota having one of the largest client books his dealership had ever seen. He moved on to an insurance brokerage where he increased their sales premiums by 300%. After an extensive career in sales, television, media and online marketing, David co-founded and currently runs SocialCatfish.com. SocialCatfish.com helps individuals find other people who they might have known in the past. Assists in learning whether someone is being scammed or catfished. David connects with Lou Diamond on Thrive LouD. ***CONNECT WITH LOU DIAMOND & THRIVE LOUD***

Jennifer Watson, MPT, I.M.T.,C., owner of Jennifer Watson Leadership, is a dynamic speaker and coach with a gift for intuitive and visionary coaching. She is an expert in wellness + leadership development, identity & mental edge enhancement, high- performance, post-trauma growth, movement & change adaptation, and soul-aligned living mastery.  Lou Diamond catches up with Jennifer as she shares her Servant Leadership Project as she returns to Thrive LouD. ***CONNECT WITH LOU DIAMOND & THRIVE LOUD***

Co-founder of Bot Publishing Genady Knizhnik has helped to create a language learning platform called LillyPad, an innovative and unique take on the existing Digital Language learning industry combining the power of the most recommended path to achieve fluency with the most brilliant AI technologies. Until now, intermediate/advanced language learners were underserved by the existing applications, which represents the market gap LillyPad addresses. Lou connects with Genady as he shares his story and the huge market that LillyPad is addressing on Thrive LouD. ***CONNECT WITH LOU DIAMOND & THRIVE LOUD***

Chris Westfall is one of the most sought-after business coaches and keynote speakers in the world.  He’s helped dozens of businesses. He’s an extraordinary coach. He is even helping entrepreneurs and executives prep for Shark Tank. Chris is also the author of Easier - 60 Ways to Make Your Work Life Work For You In this Speak Easy Mashup (SEM) Episode, Leslie comes back and joins Lou Diamond on Thrive LouD as she and Lou have a conversation about Swagger & Speak Easy. Click this link to order a copy of Easier  and Click this link to order a copy of SPEAK EASY ***CONNECT WITH LOU DIAMOND & THRIVE LOUD***  

Leslie Ehm is a former TV host and advertising Creative Director turned training guru, Swagger coach and speaker. She has a reputation for transforming corporate culture, exploding employee engagement, and releasing exponential human potential. Leslie is now the Wall Street Journal, USA Today and Amazon #1 bestselling author of Swagger – Unleash Everything You Are and Become Everything You Want In this Speak Easy Mashup (SEM) Episode, Leslie comes back and joins Lou Diamond on Thrive LouD as she and Lou have a conversation about Swagger & Speak Easy. Click this link to order a copy of SWAGGER and Click this link to order a copy of SPEAK EASY ***CONNECT WITH LOU DIAMOND & THRIVE LOUD***

A born entrepreneur and self-made man, Todd Ault wields his expertise in a massive range of financial markets, from real estate to private equity to commodities. His diverse and unique companies prove that there is no venture he has not conquered. Todd is committed to sharing his experience, insights, and expansive knowledge through media, writing, coaching, and speaking. Todd also has an unshakable determination. That drive landed him a successful 30 plus year career on Wall Street. That might have been enough for some, but bigger aspirations called, so he began to buy and found companies that would eventually sell…for hundreds of millions of dollars. Todd’s specialty is acquiring undervalued assets and disruptive technologies that have major global impact. As the Founder of Bitnile Holdings (listed on the NYSE American: NILE), Todd’s companies span a myriad of industries, including cryptocurrencies, digital manufacturing technology, defense and aerospace, biotech, hospitality, corporate lending, and real es

Mel Abraham helps business owners and entrepreneurs build meaningful businesses so that they can have more profit, fans and freedom. His principles help customers become raving fans and your life full with fulfillment from a business that is congruent with your values, in alignment with your higher vision and connected to all stakeholders at an emotional level. He is also the host of The Affluent Entrepreneur Show empowering listeners to have a richer lifestyle, make a deeper impact and live with complete freedom. ***CONNECT WITH LOU DIAMOND & THRIVE LOUD***

Thrive LouD 800! Who’d’ve thunk it ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ To celebrate THIS milestone episode Lou shares 8 lessons he has learned over 800 episodes….in roughly 8 minutes.  Spoiler Alert: Every Guest Has Given Us a Gift Those that Thrive LouD keep moving “Fun Street” seems to be a scary place to visit Those that thrive live in the moment Most guests love to eat two specific things Thrive LouD is a Community Conversations Connect Us All Thrive LouD is ever-changing, ever-adapting and keeps on rolling ***CONNECT WITH LOU DIAMOND & THRIVE LOUD***