PP 655: The Power of Connecting with Lou Diamond

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“You want your superpower to be what everybody knows about you.” – Lou Diamond

Lou Diamond is a speaker and consultant who works with companies, leaders, producers and brands and helps them thrive through the power of connecting.

Listen as Lou and Kim Sutton chat about the power of connecting, focusing on your passion, understanding your value, how to be a good podcast guest and more!

Highlights:
02:39 Excuses for not starting a podcast and why they’re invalid
07:07 The power of connecting
09:04 A thriving culture
12:08 Delegating and outsourcing to best in class
18:12 Sticking to the core – Less is more
20:27 Focusing on where the passion isn’t
30:29 Authors that Thrive
36:39 People, too
38:54 Being approachable

Listen as @thriveloud and @thekimsutton chat about the power of connecting, focusing on your passion, understanding your value, how to be a good podcast guest and more! https://thekimsutton.com/pp655 #positiveproductivity #podcastClick To Tweet

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Resources:

Profit First by Mike Michalowicz
Master the Art of Connecting by Lou Diamond
Expensify
QuickBooks
William Hung story of resilience
Goodpods

Inspirational Quotes:

“What do you want to be hired for? What do you people to be saying about you so that others can connect with that message?” – Lou Diamond

“It has become to much easier to market ourselves since we really defined — since I really defined — what we do, who we do for, and what the value is, what the investment is” – Kim Sutton

“You can’t always just be doing what you’re most passionate about.” – Lou Diamond

“It’s ridiculous how you can put off hiring the right person because you get it in your head that it’s going to cost more than it actually will. Just get out there and have the conversations already!” – Kim Sutton

“Other people’s fires don’t need to be my emergency.” – Kim Sutton

“The most important thing is not for the podcaster to do the promotion. The most important thing is for the podcast guest to let everyone know that they’re on this particular show and tag the particular host’s program or other guests who have been on that program or audience members that are related to that topic.” – Lou Diamond

“Treat rockstars like friends and treat your friends like rockstars.” – Lou Diamond

“You want your superpower to be what everybody knows about you.” – Lou Diamond

“If your purpose in your business is to make money then I want you to take a deeper look.” – Kim Sutton

“Do the things you love to do. Focus on the dreams and the visions. The money will follow.” – Lou Diamond

About Lou Diamond:

For over 25 years, Lou Diamond has been a top sales performer, keynote speaker and performance mentor. He is a consultant; best-selling author; podcast & TV host; and CEO of Thrive, helping businesses, leaders and brands thrive through the power of connecting.