Thrive Loud With Lou Diamond

Phil Gerbyshak is the Chief Digital Officer of Vengreso and is one of seven co-founders. He’s an award-winning speaker, an author and a technology geek who has been using digital to build business for nearly 20 years when he hand coded his first website dedicated to his favorite decade, the 80s (Phil actually owns a Pac-Man Blazer). Since the early days of the Internet, Phil has built websites, communities and bank accounts using the latest tools integrated into the classic needs of sales and marketing. A teacher at heart, Phil has delivered programs for audiences of 5 to 500, for the Fortune 50 to the smallest businesses and he’s been featured in articles in the Wall Street Journal, Forbes, USA Today, Financial Times, Daily Globe and Mail, Inc and Entrepreneur to name just a few places. When Phil isn’t teaching digital sales transformation, creating content, or reading the latest business book, you can find him playing pinball, walking on Florida’s beaches or enjoying one of 57 craft breweries in the Tampa

Jason Brand is President of Brand Industrial Group, Owner of Kunia Country Farms -- one of the largest aquaponic farms in Hawaii, and Co-Founder and Manager of Manulele Distillers -- home of Kohana Rum. Kō Hana Hawaiian Agricole Rum is meticulously crafted from farm to bottle. Hand harvested and pressed to juice. At Manulele Distillers, home of Kō Hana Agricole Rum, their all about celebrating the Kō which they have the privilege to plant and grow. They cherish sugarcane just like a winery loves the grape. – Truly celebrating the juice. Jason's journey from Wall Street to Kunia Country Farms in Hawaii helping to bring Kō Hana to life is an amazing story.  Listen, learn and enjoy! **** Kō Hana Agricole Rum is a new sponsor of the Thrive LOUD podcast.

Judi Shils has spent the last 15 years of her life spearheading grassroots community projects. While attending a Marin County Supervisors meeting in 2002, she listened to concerned citizens pose questions about the high cancer rates in their neighborhoods and express thoughts as to possible cause. The dearth of answers led Shils to form the Marin Cancer Project: Search for the Cause, and then the youth-driven movement for sustainable change, non-profit, Turning Green.  In 2013 she created the first organic/non GMO-school lunch program called The Conscious Kitchen. In 2015, with two kitchens opened for business, the Sausalito Marin City School District became the first organic non-GMO school district in the nation. For 25 years Judi had an Emmy Award winning career with both ABC Sports and Oxygen TV.  She currently resides in Northern California and is working with powerful young people to turn the world green one day at a time.  She is passionate about making our world Thrive and why she’s on Thrive LOUD toda

How to Connect to Bernie & Lou: Bernie:  Twitter: @Swain_Bernie  // Site: bernieswain.com Lou:      Twitter: @ThriveLouD     //  Site: loudiamond.net More on Bernie:  Bernie Swain is the founder & chairman of the Washington Speakers Bureau – one of the pre-eminent lecture agencies in the world – and author of  “What Made Me Who I Am“. Bernie is a humble man that embodies much of what the American dream is all about.  From starting his Agency out of a closet, making every deal with just a hand shake he turned his business into one of the more respected global companies. Hear his story.  Learn about the mentors that have helped him along the way.  And learn about some of the incredible ‘clients’ he’s represented throughout his career. This episode is a special treat — enjoy the authentic Bernie Swain. **Quotes from this episode** “Passion is a lot more important than talent” “There are no short cuts to long term success” “When an old person dies it’s like a library burning” – Alex Haley “Pay attention

How to Connect to Mary & Lou: Mary:  Twitter: @ TennisChannel Lou:    Twitter: @ThriveLouD  //  Site: loudiamond.net   More on TWB:  Mary Carillo is widely recognized as one of the most talented and opinionated network television broadcasters. She has covered tennis since the mid 1980s on NBC, CBS, HBO, USA Network and the Tennis Channel.  Since 1997 she's been a correspondent on HBO's Real Sports With Bryant Gumbel, the network's monthly magazine-styled sports journalism program.  She's won a Sports Emmy Award and the George Foster Peabody Award for work at HBO.  She's also covered numerous Winter and Summer Olympics and is heading to the upcoming Olympics in Korea this winter. She's thrives each and every day with her wit, provoking comments and keen analysis and was marked as one of Lou's MUST HAVE GUESTS on Thrive LOUD.  And for YOU the listener -- this is a MUST LISTEN.  ENJOY! ********************************************************* This episode is sponsored by Chloe's Fruit. A Better Way to Eat Fr

How to Connect to Anna & Lou: Anna: e-Portfolio: http://ajminnes.wixsite.com/website Lou:   Twitter: @ThriveLOUD  //  Site: loudiamond.net   More about Anna Anna Minnes interned this summer at Thrive LOUD and has been integral in helping the show grow so quickly. Anna is currently a communication major at Cornell University with a film minor. When not in class or in the library, she can be found rehearsing with the famous improv group on campus called The Whistling Shrimp, for which she is the general manager. Anna believes there are two fundamental truths to life: 1) laughter can cure almost anything, and 2) you can never truly fail so long as you treat others with kindness. She is a passionate, driven individual with a hunger for challenge and a thirst for adventure. Which is why she's had such a great time as an intern at Thrive LOUD. The Whistling Shrimp Info: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WhistlingShrimp/?ref=aymt_homepage_panel Website: http://thewhistlingshrimp.weebly.com/ Email: shrimp@cor

How to Connect to TWB & Lou: Taryn:  Twitter: @twbrill  Lou:  Twitter: @ThriveLouD  //  Site: loudiamond.net   More on TWB:  Taryn Brill has been just about everywhere on TV as an informative, fun, energetic and amazing Correspondent.  Taryn currently hosts Best Seller TV, seen on C-Suite TV, interviewing authors of the world’s leading business books. You can also catch her interviewing Hollywood’s A-list as a host on NBC’s 1st Look /LXTV, as well as hosting medical segments for WebMD. She began her broadcasting career as a contestant producer/writer for Regis Philbin on the original primetime hit Who Wants to be a Millionaire and as an intern for The Late Show with David Letterman. TWB (as called by her friends and colleagues, Winter is her middle name) was the in-house Correspondent for Everyday Health working alongside Dr. Sanjay Gupta.  She worked in network news as a Correspondent for The Early Show on CBS.  She was the Features Correspondent on Good Morning America.  She hosted What’s the Buzz, a LI

How to Connect to Blake & Lou: Blake:  Twitter: @BlakeIan   //  Site:  tawkers.com Lou:     Twitter: @ThriveLouD  //  Site: loudiamond.net     More on Blake:  Blake Ian is an entrepreneur, technologist, singer-songwriter, meditator and relentless dreamer of dreams! Ian got his start at Apple, before taking a role as CTO at a leading NYC/LA branding agency. There he launched a social media division in 2009, In 2012, he used his keen understanding of both software and user behavior to launch his biggest effort to date: Tawkers, a fast-growing B2B conversation platform that marries texting & content creation as a powerful marketing tool for brands and publishers . As a recording artist and performer Ian has released 3 full-length albums and 5 singles of his own original work. He has toured the country and opened for Donovan, Kenny Loggins, The Animals, Chris Daughtry, Steve Miller Band, Gin Blossoms, Duncan Sheik, Jeffrey Gaines and Christopher Cross. Whether it’s in his work as Tawkers CEO, or in his mu

How to Connect to Ken & Lou: Ken:  Twitter: @KenDavidoff // Site: http://nypost.com/author/ken-davidoff/ Lou:  Twitter: @ThriveLouD  //  Site: loudiamond.net   More on Ken:  Baseball Writer and Columnist at the New York Post Ken Davidoff joins us on Thrive LOUD. Enjoy a great conversation where Ken shares his journey and career as a sports journalist, New York Yankees beat writer and how he thrives covering the sports he loves. If you want to read some of his features stories, email Ken, or check out his latest column — Check out him out on his New York Post page.

How to Connect to Denise & Lou: Denise:   Twitter: @themoms    //  Site: themoms.com Lou:       Twitter: @ThriveLouD  //  Site: loudiamond.net   More on Denise: Denise Albert is an award-winning journalist and television producer and a  #fulltimeworkingstayathomemom #HappilyDivorced, #FutureCancerSurvivor (and #Survivor) "independent" mom of two boys. She is the co-founder of the mulit-platform brand, The Moms. Denise was the Co-Host of The MOMS on SiriusXM Stars and Founder of The MOMS brand of Mamarazzi® events – a unique event that brings together celebrity moms with moms across the country for a conversation about motherhood. Denise and her partner Melissa Gerstein also serve as “spokesmoms” for many national household brands and Denise currently speaks and moderates panels at many Breast Cancer related events including Susan G. Komen, Lolly's Locks and worked with Ford's Warriors In Pink. Denise is the 5th member of her family to enter the world of broadcasting, following father Marv, uncles Al and S

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