The Tony DUrso Show - Journey to Success!

Ryan Hays, PhD is the author of the new book "Strategists First: How to Defeat the Strategy Trap." The legendary venture investor Jim Goetz had this to say about this soon-to-be-released work: "Strategists First is a burn-the-boats movement, and this book is the manifesto for innovators and entrepreneurs." He has been doing strategy work for more than two decades at some of the nation's leading in...

Paul Epstein has spent nearly 15 years as a professional sports executive for multiple NFL and NBA teams, a global sports agency, and the NFL league office, where he has broken every premium revenue metric in Super Bowl history, opened a billion-dollar stadium, and founded the San Francisco 49ers Talent Academy, where he became known as the "Why Coach". As an award-winning keynote speaker named on...

Michael Benner is best known for his popular Human Potential radio programs in Los Angeles on KABC-AM, KLOS-FM, KLSX-FM, KCBS-FM, KRLA- AM, and KPFK-FM. As a result of writing a breakthrough self-awareness training for the Orange County Sheriff's Academy, Michael published "Fearless Intelligence" featuring practical tools for developing awareness, mindfulness, emotional intelligence, and critical...

Shawn Nelson, founder and CEO of Lovesac, launched his business out of his parents' house when he was still a student. He spent decades overcoming obstacles and adversity before finding success, guiding his company through an IPO and recently celebrating its 25th anniversary. Shawn launched his podcast series and new book, Let Me Save You 25 Years to offer a glimpse into the lessons he has learned...

Stephen Seidel is the founder of The Seidel Agency, an award-winning media & PR company specializing in media, PR, influencer marketing and awards management. As the AOR for early-stage start-ups, emerging franchises, and premium brands, he spearheaded multiple eight-figure acquisitions. Steve is also a best- selling author, and creator of the Top 10 Apple podcast, "Wolves Among Us."  The Seidel A...

Eric Yaverbaum, CEO of Ericho Communications, is a communications, media, and public relations expert with over 43 years in the industry, having co-founded Jericho Communications and served as President from 1985 until its successful sale in 2006.  He has worked with a wide-range of top-of-their-industry clients, including Sony, IKEA, Progressive Insurance, Domino's, Beachbody, H&M, and fitness gu...

Grandmaster Jeff Speakman started his athletic career very early in life in the windy city of Chicago, Illinois. Training and competing as a gymnast during the school year and as a springboard diver in the summer. He earned his black belt in Japanese Goju-Ryu Karate from legendary master Lou Angel in 1980 and then studied with legendary master Ed Parker as one of his last protégés.  Jeff starred i...

Dr. Sam Adeyemi (Ah day yeh me) is CEO of Sam Adeyemi, GLC, Inc., founder and executive director of Daystar Leadership Academy (DLA). More than 45,000 alumni have graduated from DLA programs, and more than 3 million CEOs and high performing individuals follow him on top social media sites.  Dr. Sam's new book is "Dear Leader: Your Flagship Guide to Successful Leadership." He holds a Doctorate in S...

Meeting mega Hollywood agent Harry Abrams should be on the bucket list of anyone interested in show business as well as the business of show business. In Hollywood, you don't get to be called legendary for nothing. It's rumored, when agent Harry Abrams speaks, everyone stops texting, including A-list Hollywood and Broadway stars, directors and producers. For 60 plus years, Harry charted his own co...

Leslie Means is a storyteller, children's book author, columnist, former TV anchor/host, wife and mother. She's the founder of the popular online community and motherhood website, Her View From Home (2.5+ million monthly readers), which encourages women to share their heartfelt stories of faith and family and to connect with one another. Her View From Home is a thriving submissions-based publisher...

Tia Graham is an international keynote and TEDx speaker, best-selling author and leadership trainer on positive psychology, positive work cultures, and business growth. She has worked with dozens of global companies such as Marriott Hotels, Hewlett Packard, and The American Heart Association to elevate employee engagement and drive bottom line results. With multiple certifications in neuroscience,...

For 48 years, Jim Ziegler's been a recognized industry, writer, magazine columnist, professional speaker, and super performer...following a record setting sales career, F&I manager/director and General Sales Manager with some of the top automobile dealerships in the country.  Some of his notable professions are: Associate Professor teaching Automotive General Management at Northwood University & N...

Wylie McGraw is a former star athlete, a competitive bull rider, and a 3-tour combat veteran. He's the founder of Radical Performance Acceleration. He started out helping fellow combat veterans who were struggling with PTSD while trying to transition back into civilian life.  His success led to working with various health professionals, high-powered executives, professional athletes, celebrities,...

Randall Kenneth Jones conducted over 100 best practices interviews for a personal-meets-professional-development (a.k.a. shut-up- and-listen) newspaper column. His subjects included Barbara Corcoran, Janet Evanovich, Jerey Gitomer, Jack Hanna, Sonny Jurgensen, Hoda Kotb, General Barry McCarey, Colin Mochrie, Suze Orman, Vanessa Williams, and many more. In launching the Jones Show podcast, recurrin...

Gary Waters is the all-time winningest coach in Cleveland State basketball history. He coached college basketball for 43 years. In his career he was Head Basketball Coach at Kent State, Rutgers & Cleveland State. Gary was inducted into three Hall of Fames: Ferris State, Kent State, and Detroit High School.  He's the author of 2 books, "Ten Principles of a Character Coach", and soon releasing, "Coa...

Hala Taha is the CEO of YAP Media and Top 100 Global Host of Young and Profiting podcast. She has been featured on the cover of Podcast Magazine and 40 under 40.  Hala turned her side hustle podcast Young and Profiting into a Media Empire, YAP Media which was voted best podcast agency and fastest growing podcast company of 2022. She has been seen in NY Times, Foundr, and Radio Ink! She's known as...

Ben Guttmann is a marketing and communications expert and author of Simply Put: Why Clear Messages Win — and How to Design Them. He's an experienced marketing executive and educator on a mission to get leaders to more effectively connect by simplifying their message. Ben is former co-founder and managing partner at Digital Natives Group, an award-winning agency that worked with the NFL, I Love NY,...

From the pinnacle of Silicon Valley success as co-founder of two high-tech firms, Steve Farrell pivoted to lead Humanity's Team, a global nonprofit helping people everywhere awaken to our interconnectedness. After contributing to the Gold Nautilus Award-winning book Our Moment of Choice — Evolutionary Visions and Hope for the Future, Steve details his journey from the American Dream to conscious l...

Want to talk about tenacity? Resilience under pressure? Leadership that stands for character and integrity? Max James comes to mind—Air Force Academy graduate, pilot, shot down twice in Vietnam to become the original founder and CEO of American Kiosk Management, a billion-dollar global presence in North America, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand with 5 million repeat customers, 600 staffed locati...

Chris Klesh, is a dynamic and engaging speaker who entertains, educates, motivates, and stimulates audiences with winning strategies for a lifetime of affordable leisure travel. With a passion for travel and a deep knowledge of vacation ownership systems, he is the go-to expert for the best travel deals and maximum customer benefit. As a retired corporate executive, Coach Chris understands the imp...

Sarah Williams, The Subscription Box Queen, is a dynamic entrepreneur, coach, and bestselling author. With an MBA and a passion for subscription boxes, she guides businesses to pro

Recognized as one of Time magazine's twenty-five most influential Americans, Stephen R. Covey (1932–2012) was an internationally respected leadership authority, family expert, teacher, organizational consultant, business leader, and author. His books sold more than 40 million copies (print, digital, and audio) in more than forty languages throughout the world and The 7 Habits of Highly Effective P...

Justin Breen is the Founder/CEO of the exclusive connectivity platform BrEpic Network and global firm BrEpic. His newest book, Epic Life, features a foreword from Dr. Peter Diamandis and has been the No. 1 overall book for sales on Amazon Kindle. It also recently made the Wall Street Journal and USA Today Bestseller lists. On our Insider's Brief section: Would you like to take better control of yo...

Brad Szollose is a globally recognized leadership development and management consultant who helps organizations dominate their industry by tapping into the treasure of cross-generational workforce. He shares his management strategies within the pages of his award-winning, international bestseller Liquid Leadership - strategies that ignited the growth of his own company, K2 Design, beginning as a b...

Nick Sonnenberg is an entrepreneur, WSJ Bestselling Author, Inc. columnist, and guest lecturer at Columbia University. Before founding Leverage, he spent eight years working as a high-frequency trader on Wall Street where he developed a love for (and obsession with) efficiency. The CPR® Business Efficiency Framework is the culmination of Nick's unique perspective on the value of time, efficiency,...