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Lou Diamond

CSP
Keynote Speaker, Consultant, CEO & Podcaster
THRIVE^
Country or state 
United States (New York)
Available to 
Global
City 
New York
Fee 
Languages 
English
Volunteer
Yes

Personal Details

Bio

Lou Diamond is a dynamic speaker and master connector who will energize and motivate your organization to explode your sales, retain your clients and build a thriving culture.

For over 25 years he has been a top sales performer, keynote speaker and performance mentor. He is the best-selling author of “Master the Art of Connecting”.

He is also the CEO of THRIVE, a company focused on helping brands become even more amazing through the power of connecting.

He was a top producer for Accenture, Deloitte, Omnicom, Merrill Lynch and Bank of America, leading teams to achieve record revenues year after year.

He hosts Thrive LOUD, one of the most popular business podcast shows dedicated to inspiring people to reach their peak potential in every facet of their life.

Lou has consulted, mentored and presented to leading performers at hundreds of companies across the globe. His authenticity, energy and enthusiasm, along with his unwavering passion and desire for helping people achieve their business and personal goals, is unmatched.

Lou inspires audiences to feel they can conquer the world.... and make tons of great new connections doing it.

To learn more about Lou, visit:

Websites: loudiamond.net / thriveloud.com

Twitter: https://twitter.com/thriveloud

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ThriveLouD

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thriveloud

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thriveloud/

Current position (3)

Keynote Speaker, Consultant, CEO & Podcaster

THRIVE^

Host

Thrive LOUD

Professional Speaker/Member

National Speakers Association (NSA)

Degrees (1)
BS Applied Economics & Management
Cornell University
1988 to 1992

Presentations

Presentations (5)
"CONNECT YOUR V.O.I.C.E."

We all have a "voice"; a "message" that clearly describes what we do; an "essence" of who we are and what our brand truly is all about.....however no matter how great it sounds to us, it's all about how we connect our voice to others.

"Connect Your V.O.I.C.E." shares what one needs to do to help make your voice stand out so others are drawn in to it.

Lou runs through the 5 key steps paired with numerous tactics and tools on how to make your "VOICE" connect and stand out...so you can CONNECT BETTER!

60 minute to 80 minute keynote
Follow up Workshop available
Designed for company wide meetings and industry conferences
Ideal for a off-site meetings & events

"CONNECTWORKING"

This program is designed to help your people know how to go into a networking event or association meeting and make meaningful connections. Your audience will discover:

How to tap into the muscles of their connecting core.
How to use openness and friendliness skills the right way in these business opportunity situations
How to engage in networking practices to improve connecting skills immediately - BOTH IN PERSON AND DIGITALLY

30 minute to 1-hour keynote session
Designed for industry conferences, trade shows, association meetings
Ideal as a kickoff presentation for a multi-day conference

"BEFORE THE PITCH"

This program is designed to help your audience improve how they network, prospect and build connections to expedite the sales process and maximize the opportunities they have. Much like sports, or any kind of performance or competition, preparation is key. Your audience will discover the kind of communication tools needed in today's environment to get ready before they even walk in the door.

60 minute to 90 minute keynote
Designed for all audiences (company-wide, industry events, etc.)
Ideal for an off-site meetings & conferences

"AFTER THE CLOSE"

This program is critical for client retention! Your audience will discover:

How to retain the clients they work so hard to get
How to build the relationships so the clients not only come back because their problems are solved, but because of the relationship
What actions and communications they should engage in to solidify client relationships.

90 minute to 2-hour breakout session
Designed for company wide meetings and industry events
Ideal for a off-site meetings & conferences

"BE BRIEF, BE BRIGHT, BE GONE"

This program is designed to help your audience identify their communication style and play to its strengths so they manage their time well while STILL building great connections. Your audience will discover how they can communicate quickly and still connect. They'll also understand how to make greater impact on their clients with less words and quick connections so they can get more done in less time, while still building strong rapport with every client.

60 minute to 90 minute keynote
Follow up Workshop available
Designed for company wide meetings and industry conferences
Ideal for a off-site meetings & events

Workshops (2)
"CONNECT 2 THRIVE"
Full day
(View workshop agenda)

Thrive's Leadership Connecting Workshop "Connect 2 Thrive" transforms top producers into amazing leaders. An engaging environment provides the fast-moving, up-and-comer with the tools to escalate the success they've achieved and lead others to do the same. The workshop will propel them onward and upward to new heights and greater challenges.

"BEFORE & AFTER"
4 hours
(View workshop agenda)

Thrive believes that in client relations, the groundwork made 'before the pitch' and the ongoing efforts established 'after the close' far outweigh the importance of delivering sales pitch or presentation. Thrive designed the 'Before & After' workshop to address and focus on these very skills.

Past talks (1)
Connect 2 Thrive
Solenis Sales event
Orlando
February 11, 2020
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Thrive LOUD with Lou Diamond
Thrive LOUD with Lou Diamond
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Books & Articles (2)

Master the Art of Connecting
CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform,
2016
ODDS ARE...YOU'RE NOT READING THIS

Expertise (10)

Business
Leadership
Media & Marketing
Sales Communication Business Growth Corporate Cultures Building business relationships Podcasting for Business Connecting

Reviews

Testimonials (4)
  • "To say Lou Diamond inspired our entire organization would be an understatement. He showed us all how to be better connectors. We now sell our professional service offerings much more effectively with the tools and a new way of connecting that Lou provided us."
    Gary Quirke
  • "So excited to begin living the skills Lou shared with our group. Lou's endless energy, dynamic and charismatic presence, and unique delivery methods of learning make this one of the top engagements I've been a part of. Lou will help you exercise your core and touch on an important part of the sales process that will challenge even the tenured sales team!"
    Denise Carter
  • "…Not only did Lou deliver one of the most impactful keynotes our company has ever experienced - he has continued to help us as a strategic partner. His 'connecting core' methodology has become part of our own culture. And we're growing more than I ever could have imagined...."
    Larry Cohen
    Verified
  • "…Lou inspired, motivated, entertained and kicked our team into gear at our annual conference...."
    Matt Banks
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Why choose me? 

Explode your Sales, Retain your Clients and Build a Thriving Culture through the power of connecting

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