Making sales and maintaining business growth all comes down to one thing: effectively communicating with your audience. 

In this episode of The Kelly Roach Show, we welcome Lou Diamond, an expert in communication and connection, to discuss the transformative Speakeasy Method. Lou shares how mastering the way we engage in conversations can revolutionize sales, leadership, and business success. 

We dive into the six core principles of the method, uncovering how curiosity, active listening, and authenticity drive real, lasting connections. Whether you're leading a team, selling a product, or growing your business, this conversation will give you the tools to make every interaction count.

If you’ve ever struggled with making a lasting impact in conversations, this episode will provide practical strategies to change that.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• Why every meaningful connection starts with a great conversation

• The biggest mistake sales teams make—and how to fix it

• How curiosity and asking better questions can 10x your influence

• Why your energy level impacts your success in sales and leadership

• How to unleash your unique strengths to connect and convert more effectively

• The role of storytelling in building trust and influence

• Practical exercises to improve your conversational skills today

Timestamps: 

1:50 – Why every connection begins with a good conversation 3:46 – The #1 mistake sales teams make—and how to correct it 5:42 – The power of curiosity: asking vs. telling 8:26 – The "Be Super" principle: why energy and enthusiasm matter 10:29 – How to reset your energy between meetings to stay engaged 10:45 – Why leaders must apply these principles to their teams, not just their customers 13:15 – Storytelling as a tool for connection and influence 15:30 – How to instantly improve your conversations with one simple shift

Resources:

• Connect with Lou Diamond: https://www.thriveloud.com/ 

• Speak Easy book: https://www.amazon.com/Speak-Easy-Connect-Every-Conversation/dp/177458185X/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=speak%20easy%20lou%20diamond&qid=1651769270&sr=8-1 

• ThriveLoud Productions: https://www.thriveloud.com/thrive-loud-productions 

• Profit Push Workshop: https://go.virtualbusinessschool.com/profitpush?am_id=kelly9588 

• Bigger Than You Audiobook: https://www.audible.com/pd/Bigger-Than-You-Audiobook/B0DMR2FB2P?source_code=ASSGB149080119000H&share_location=pdp 

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The Kelly Roach Show is your business podcast that gives you quick, actionable trainings for business growth, sales growth, and leadership. Kelly teaches about the entrepreneurial mindset and how to leverage building an unstoppable team with high performance strategies for rapid and sustainable business growth.