Bies Consulting

Yes, that’s pronounced “Bees!”

Diane Bies, Managing Partner

What do I love about events and career coaching…the people! A key to my success has always been my ability to cultivate authentic relationships. I spent 18 years in hotels creating flawless events from 10 people to 12,000 people.

For more than two decades, my career has been rooted in creating exceptional experiences. I spent 20 years in the hotel industry, ultimately serving as the Director of Events at the largest Marriott in the world, Gaylord Opryland. In that role, I led a diverse team of 70 employees and managers and oversaw an annual revenue stream of $100 million. Coaching, developing talent, and building high‑performing teams were at the heart of my leadership approach.

Along the way, local companies began asking me to support their training and development efforts — and that demand sparked the idea for Bies Consulting. I officially launched the company in early 2020 with a handful of coaching clients and several speaking engagements scheduled. When COVID paused the world, something unexpected happened: organizations began reaching out for help with events. That need quickly grew, and Bies Consulting evolved into a three‑pillar business offering career coaching, training, and event planning.

I am based in Nashville, Tennessee but still consider myself an Ohioan! I grew up in Ohio and my family still lives there. I have a Bachelors of Business Administration from Belmont University and Masters of Professional Studies from MTSU. I am a certified Behavior Analyst, DISC.

Mike Bies, Managing Partner

My focus will always be the details in the business that leads to customer success.

I’ve spent my career in product services, leading teams, building solutions, and delivering results for clients across industries. My experience spans fast‑moving AI startups and large, complex healthcare organizations, giving me a unique perspective on how products come to life — and how they succeed.

Today, I consult with businesses to help them shape, refine, and launch their products. Whether it’s guiding a team, structuring a roadmap, or translating ideas into actionable plans, my focus is always the same: creating clarity, driving momentum, and ensuring the product delivers real value.

I attended Roanoke College and studied Business Administration in between playing lacrosse. I am certified in CRCR. I love to cook, especially Italian. I love to select great wines and cocktails for our clients and partake in them too. On the weekends you can catch me on the lake fishing.