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Thrive LouD with Lou Diamond Lou Diamond

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    • 5.0 • 247 Ratings

Connecting you to the most amazing and inspiring people in the world today and how each of them is taking their life, their business and their passions to the next level — by Thriving each and every day.

    Coach JV

    Coach JV

    Coach JV (John Vasquez) is the founder and operator of Freedom Asset Management Company which specializes  in  scaling  businesses  to  their  highest  potential  and  co-founded  a  company  called  Merlin  which  is a revolutionary crypto tracker that will change the industry.  
    Besides  being  owner  of  7+  companies  thus  far,  he  is  an  author  of  two  books,  a  top  podcast  host,  a  social  media  influencer  and one heck of an amazing cool dude.
    Coach JV and Lou talk alternative investments, crypto, strategy and how Coach JV has grown his brand so successfully on Thrive LouD.
     

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    • 31 min
    Lauren Magers

    Lauren Magers

    Lauren Magers, a visionary Thought Leader and creator of the Happy Life System, leads the charge for family empowerment and transformation, bringing life-changing magic to homes worldwide. Her mission? Equipping children, parents, and families with the keys to unlock their happiness and live successful lives. Through her groundbreaking, gamified approach to parenting, she has invented a solution that builds self-mastery, develops character, and empowers each individual to live their most meaningful life together.
    In this inspiring and energizing episode of Thrive LouD, Lauren shares with Lou the Happy Life System and all of its benefits.
    To learn more about Lauren Magers AND receive 20% off the Crack The Parenting Code Course, click the link below and use the promo code = THRIVELOUD 
    www.laurenmagers.com/crackthecode?affiliate=thriveloud 
     

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    • 35 min
    Marc Polymeropoulos

    Marc Polymeropoulos

    Marc Polymeropoulos worked for 26 years at the CIA before retiring in July 2019 at the Senior Intelligence Service level. He was one of CIA’s most highly decorated operations officers who served in multiple field assignments for the U.S. government.
    He is the recipient of the Distinguished Career Intelligence Medal, the Intelligence Commendation Medal, the Intelligence Medal of merit, and the Distinguished Intelligence Medal.  He specialized in counterterrorism, the Middle East and South Asia, including extensive time in Iraq and Afghanistan. Prior to his retirement,
    Marc served at CIA headquarters and was in charge of CIA’s clandestine operations in Europe and Eurasia. He frequently comments on international events in the US and international media. 
    He is an on-air contributor for MSNBC, a regular on “Morning Joe,” and also is a non resident senior fellow for the Atlantic Council specializing in hybrid warfare.  Marc is a sought after leadership speaker, and his book “Clarity in Crisis:  Leadership Lessons from the CIA” was published by Harper Collins in 2021.  Marc lives in Northern Virginia and is married with two children.
    An interview that’s been over 30 years in the making, Lou and Marc reconnect on Thrive LouD.

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    • 37 min
    Mz. Skittlez

    Mz. Skittlez

    Mary Seats, widely recognized as Mz Skittlez, a force to be reckoned with in the business world. Her journey is nothing short of a rollercoaster, marked by triumphs and setbacks that have shaped her into the indomitable business owner she is today.

    Mz Skittlez came on the scene with the rise and fall of Cupcake Mafia, a multimillion-dollar clothing brand that faced turbulent times.
    She orchestrated a remarkable comeback. by not only repurchasing her company but also embarked on a new venture – The Icing Agency.
    Driven by a passion to uplift and empower women in business, Mz Skittlez is also the visionary behind The Bakery Cowork – the largest female-focused co-working space in the United States.

    Enjoy an engaging, entrepreneurial, fun, brand-focused conversation between Lou and Mz Skittlez on Thrive LouD with Lou Diamond.

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    • 27 min
    Ramon Ray

    Ramon Ray

    Ramon Ray is unapologetically positive and high-energy. 
    He's an in-demand motivational speaker and event host; and a leading expert on personal branding and small business growth. 
    Ramon is a serial entrepreneur who has started 5 businesses and sold 3 of them. 
    Ramon is also the publisher of ZoneofGenius.com and he is pulling together an incredible event on April 18, 2024  called the Entrepreneur Conference and Awards in NYC, with Ramon, Seth Godin and many other amazing thought leaders - the link is below and this episode includes a special promo code to get a great discount (hint: what podcast is this? ;-) ).
    Ramon catches up with Lou on Thrive LouD as they talk entrepreneurship, events and this incredible gathering he has coming in April.

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    • 28 min
    Kim Daly

    Kim Daly

    For the past 20 years Kim Daly has been helping entrepreneurs, investors, and stuck 9-5 professionals take control of their lives and step out of the corporate cycle by investing intelligently in the franchise businesses and become "franchisepreneurs."
    She is One of America’s Top Franchise Consultants, Author, Speaker, Thought Leader, Franchising Expert and Host of Kim Daly TV on YouTube
    Kim shares with Lou some “Daly Coach” wisdom how to determine if franchising is right for you.

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    • 31 min

Customer Reviews

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247 Ratings

247 Ratings

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Great Biz and innovation insights

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A podcast host who actually listens!!!

Lou does an exceptional job curated a podcast with guests that connect with the community he has grown. So many podcasts, so few podcast hosts that actually listen to their guests and bring the best out of them. Lou does just that!

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