Episode Five

Episode five: Meet Billy Diamond…

BIO - Audiences have described Billy Diamond as a high-energy humorist, an off-the-wall magician, an alluring presenter, and a gripping inspirational & motivational speaker. While he can fit into any or all of those roles, at any given moment, he can best be described as a “Result Entertainer.”

It’s not just because of Billy’s engaging personality or his youthful look that he has won over audiences on an international level. It’s his four decades of entertainment experience combined with a humble, humorous, and non-threatening approach that has made him successful at effectively reaching a variety of ages and cultures.

By 1990 Billy had over 21 television appearances and many great accomplishments, but it wasn’t enough to bring him happiness.

Depression, anxiety, and thoughts of suicide plagued his life for years. In fact, after three unsuccessful suicide attempts, a year-long drug and alcohol rehabilitation program, three hospitalizations, time in prison, being homeless, a failed business, the loss of a child, divorce, and several nervous breakdowns - Billy’s life seemed to spiral out of control. Doctors simply labeled Billy as having Bi-polar Disorder.

While this sounds more like a story of gloom and doom, it is ultimately a story of victory. The mind and heart are a powerful thing! People often say, “I have had so much bad stuff happen in my life I should write a book.” When ‘life happens’ to Billy Diamond he says, “Give me an audience that I can inspire and encourage - I’ve probably been there.”

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Show Notes

02:30 - Introducing Billy Diamond

06:20 - The struggle that entertainers deal with after getting all that applause from the audience.

11:37 - Is there such a thing as post-show depression?

16:50 - Professional entertainers can be the hero of the day - or the goat.

23:50 - Billy goes deep into his personal story.

28:47 - Family struggles lead to depression.

35:22 - “It is temporary.”

38:40 - Stephen shares how healing it is to help other people.

41:00 - Jason weighs in.

44:07 - Sometimes you have to find a way to change your emotional state.

47:30 - Do the next right thing.

50:55 - The guys share some simple techniques to help get through the pandemic.

57:06 - What is next for Billy?

1:00:47 - Jason shares a message of hope through magic.

Visit Billy’s website Branding for Entertainers by clicking here.

Check out Billy’s Branding for Entertainers podcast by clicking here.

*ENTERTAINERS! Billy has tons of awesome free resources here.

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