The Tony DUrso Show - Journey to Success!

Tony DUrso
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Entrepreneurs don't struggle from lack of ideas — they struggle when growth creates complexity faster than clarity. On The Tony DUrso Show – Journey to Success, Tony DUrso speaks with world-class entrepreneurs, founders, and leaders about how they actually build success, navigate pressure, and make decisions when the stakes are high. With more than 50 million listens and Top-100 Apple Podcast rankings, the show explores leadership, resilience, growth, and the real-world challenges entrepreneurs face while scaling businesses and careers. Each episode delivers practical insight, hard-earned experience, and clear thinking from people who have built something meaningful. Follow the show and join thousands of leaders learning how to turn vision into reality.

  1. 1d ago

    How to Scale a Business Without Chasing Every Opportunity

    Every entrepreneur wants more opportunities. But what if chasing them is actually slowing your growth? 👉 Follow the show so you don't miss conversations like this.   Sir Richard Harpin started HomeServe with £50,000 and ultimately built it into a company valued at more than £4 billion. But looking back, he believes it might have become twice as large if he had learned earlier what not to pursue. Richard explains why entrepreneurs become bottlenecks as their companies grow, why execution can beat originality, and why founders should focus on their strengths rather than trying to fix every weakness. He also shares why entrepreneurs need a not-to-do list, how he nearly ran out of money twice, and the leadership changes that helped HomeServe expand around the world. This is a conversation about knowing when to push forward – and when saying no may be the smartest growth strategy of all.   What You'll Learn •  Why too many opportunities can actually limit growth •  How founders become bottlenecks as their companies scale •  Why execution can matter more than having an original idea •  Why Richard believes every entrepreneur needs a not-to-do list •  How to evolve from running the business to leading its growth   Sponsors Shopify
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Helping widows, orphans and the elderly. Learn more at thesouthgatefoundation.org. Advertise on The Tony DUrso Show. For sponsorship opportunities, email: ad-sales@libsyn.com   About Sir Richard Harpin Sir Richard Harpin is the founder of HomeServe, which he helped grow from a £50,000 startup into an international company ultimately acquired in a deal valued at more than £4 billion. After more than three decades building HomeServe, Richard turned his attention to helping other entrepreneurs scale their companies. He is the Growth Partner and owner of Business Leader and author of How to Make a Billion in Nine Steps, which distills the lessons he learned building HomeServe – including the mistakes he believes cost the company years of growth.   Continue the Conversation 👉 Listen to more conversations with elite entrepreneurs 👉 Learn more about Sir Richard Harpin 👉 Book: How to Make a Billion in Nine Steps: INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER
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  3. Sep 4

    How to Build a Business That Lasts

    Most businesses can grow for a season. Far fewer are built to endure for generations. 👉 Follow the show so you don't miss conversations like this.   What makes one company last while another eventually disappears? Terry Conway went from CFO of Perdue Farms to buying a tiny seafood business with one primary product and one telephone line. He transformed it into an international company by relentlessly focusing on product quality, competitive advantage, trust, and closing the deal. Along the way, he learned costly lessons about expansion, discovered why humility matters when doing business around the world, and made longevity part of the plan from day one. This is a conversation about building a company for the long haul – not simply building one to sell.   What You'll Learn •  Why some companies endure while others disappear •  The three focal points Terry says belong on every CEO's agenda •  Why trust can become a powerful competitive advantage •  How humility and thoroughness shaped Terry's global expansion •  What it takes to build a multigenerational company   Sponsors  Shopify  Launch, build, and grow your business with one of the world's leading commerce platforms. Start your trial at Shopify.com/tony   The Southgate Foundation  Helping widows, orphans and the elderly. Learn more at thesouthgatefoundation.org.   Advertise on The Tony DUrso Show. For sponsorship opportunities, email: ad-sales@libsyn.com   About Terry Conway Terry Conway is an entrepreneur, former CFO of Perdue Farms, and author of Business Is Simple. After a decade as CFO, he left a successful corporate career to acquire a small regional seafood business and reinvent it. Terry expanded the company internationally while developing a business philosophy centered on trust, continuous product improvement, competitive processing, marketing, sales, and long-term thinking. His adventures sourcing around the world even earned him the nickname "Indiana Jones of the seafood business." Today, the company operates across seven countries, with a multigenerational philosophy that Terry says was part of the plan from the beginning.     Continue the Conversation 👉 Listen to more conversations with elite entrepreneurs 👉 Learn more about Terry Conway 👉 Get your FREE Vision Map™ Blueprint and let's make your vision happen:

  4. Aug 21

    How to Build Resilience and Overcome Adversity as an Entrepreneur

    What if the adversity standing in your way could actually become part of your advantage? 👉 Follow the show so you don't miss conversations like this.     Success isn't about avoiding setbacks – it's about developing the resilience to keep moving through them. For entrepreneurs and business leaders, adversity can either stop your progress or strengthen you for what's next.     Eric Bailey went from being told he might never walk to becoming a professional basketball player, global speaker, and CEO of a multi-million-dollar enterprise. He shares the principles behind Championship DNA, why vision requires action, how accountability accelerates growth, and what entrepreneurs can learn from elite athletes about performing under pressure.     What You'll Learn • How to develop the resilience to keep moving through adversity • Why vision creates direction – but action creates results • How preparation turns unexpected opportunities into breakthroughs • What elite athletes can teach entrepreneurs about habits and accountability • Why your past doesn't have to determine your future       Sponsors Shopify  Launch, build, and grow your business with one of the world's leading commerce platforms. Start your trial at Shopify.com/tony   Odoo  Run your entire business from one fully integrated platform. CRM, Accounting, Sales, Inventory, Marketing, Website Builder, and much more. Learn more at Odoo.com/tonydurso.    Advertise on The Tony DUrso Show. For sponsorship opportunities, email: ad-sales@libsyn.com     About Eric Bailey Eric Bailey is a globally recognized speaker, former professional basketball player, and CEO of a multi-million-dollar enterprise. After being abandoned at birth, growing up in South Central Los Angeles, and being diagnosed with a degenerative bone disease, Eric defied expectations and built an extraordinary career in sports, business, and speaking. Today, he helps entrepreneurs, business leaders, and organizations develop resilience, accountability, vision, and what he calls Championship DNA.       Continue the Conversation 👉 Listen to more conversations with elite entrepreneurs 👉 Learn more about Eric Bailey 👉 Get your FREE Vision Map™ Blueprint and let's make your vision happen

  5. Aug 14

    How to Future-Proof Your Business with AI

    AI isn't just changing how we work – it's changing where the next great business opportunities will come from. 👉 Follow the show on Apple Podcasts so you never miss conversations with the entrepreneurs, innovators, and leaders shaping what's next. AI is eliminating jobs, rewriting industries, and giving entrepreneurs capabilities that once required entire teams. But Jay Samit's message is not one of fear. He believes your experience, judgment, and ability to recognize problems can become even more valuable when combined with AI. In this conversation, Jay explains how to spot opportunities others miss, reinvent yourself before disruption forces you to, and use AI to build your next source of income, impact, and purpose.     What You'll Learn       •     How to future-proof your business with AI       •     Why experience is an AI advantage       •     How to spot opportunities others miss       •     Why reinvention shouldn't wait       •     How to turn AI into a business partner   Sponsors Shopify Launch, build, and grow your business with one of the world's leading commerce platforms. Start your trial at Shopify.com/tony   Advertise on The Tony DUrso Show. For sponsorship opportunities, email: ad-sales@libsyn.com   About Jay Samit Jay Samit is an international bestselling author, serial entrepreneur, and leading expert on disruption and innovation. He has pioneered technologies used by billions, raised hundreds of millions for startups, helped grow companies including LinkedIn, and held senior roles at Sony, Universal Studios, and Deloitte Digital. His latest book, The Second Act Advantage, shows how to turn experience into opportunity, embrace AI, and build a purposeful and profitable next chapter.     Continue the Conversation 👉 Listen to more conversations with elite entrepreneurs 👉 Learn more about Jay Samit 👉 Get your FREE Vision Map™ Blueprint and let's make your vision happen

  6. Aug 7

    How to Thrive Through Change

    Change is constant. The businesses that adapt are the ones that thrive. 👉 Follow the show so you don't miss conversations like this. Adaptability expert Anne Grady shares practical strategies for navigating uncertainty, leading with confidence, and developing the adaptability entrepreneurs need to thrive through constant change. Drawing on neuroscience, leadership research, and her own remarkable journey, she explains why resilience alone isn't enough—and why adaptability has become one of the most valuable business skills today.   What You'll Learn •  Why adaptability is becoming one of the most valuable business skills today •  The difference between bouncing back and growing forward •  How emotional aptitude shapes better leaders and stronger teams •  Simple ways to reduce stress, worry, and burnout •  How the EVOLVE Framework helps entrepreneurs thrive through constant chang   Sponsors Shopify  Launch, build, and grow your business with one of the world's leading commerce platforms. Start your trial at Shopify.com/tony Odoo  Run your entire business from one fully integrated platform. CRM, Accounting, Sales, Inventory, Marketing, Website Builder, and much more. Learn more at Odoo.com/tonydurso.   Advertise on The Tony DUrso Show. For sponsorship opportunities, email: ad-sales@libsyn.com   About Anne Grady Anne Grady is a keynote speaker, resilience and adaptability expert, and the bestselling author of EvolvAbility: Growing Forward When Life Goes Sideways. For more than two decades, she has helped organizations, leaders, and entrepreneurs develop the skills needed to navigate change, strengthen emotional intelligence, and lead with confidence during uncertainty. Blending neuroscience, psychology, humor, and practical business experience, Anne equips people with actionable strategies that improve leadership, decision-making, communication, and long-term success   Continue the Conversation 👉 Listen to more conversations with elite entrepreneurs 👉 Learn more about Anne Grady 👉 Get your FREE Vision Map™ Blueprint and let's make your vision happen

  7. Jul 24

    How to Influence Without Manipulation

    Business has never been more competitive. Customers have more choices.
Entrepreneurs have more competition.
Artificial intelligence can create content in seconds. Customers are flooded with messages every day. And earning someone's trust has become harder than ever. So what separates the entrepreneurs who consistently earn trust... from those who simply make more noise?   👉 Follow the show so you don't miss conversations like this. In this episode, communication strategist Joel Bauer explains why people don't make decisions the way most entrepreneurs think they do. Drawing from more than four decades of experience working with business leaders, Fortune 500 companies, and entrepreneurs, Joel reveals practical strategies for building trust, creating emotional connection, communicating with confidence, building trust, and influencing people without pressure, gimmicks, or manipulation. If your success depends on your ability to communicate ideas, build relationships, or grow your business, this conversation is packed with insights you can apply immediately.   What You'll Learn •Why people say yes long before they make a buying decision •How authentic communication builds trust faster than persuasion •The simple habits that instantly increase credibility •Why permission creates stronger relationships than pressure •How to communicate in ways that inspire people to take action     Sponsors ShipStation  The all-in-one intelligent shipping platform powered by AI trained on decades of real shipping data. Get 60 days FREE at ShipStation.com/Tony.   Odoo  Run your entire business from one fully integrated platform. CRM, Accounting, Sales, Inventory, Marketing, Website Builder, and much more. Learn more at Odoo.com.   Advertise on The Tony DUrso Show. For sponsorship opportunities, email: ad-sales@libsyn.com   About Joel Bauer Joel Bauer has spent more than 40 years helping entrepreneurs, executives, speakers, and Fortune 500 companies communicate more effectively, build trust, and ethically influence others. Beginning as a professional magician and performer before evolving into a communication strategist, Joel has helped train millions through live events, corporate programs, and leadership workshops. His practical approach combines psychology, authentic communication, and real-world business experience to help leaders create lasting influence without manipulation.   Continue the Conversation 👉 Listen to more conversations with elite entrepreneurs 👉 Learn more about Joel Bauer 👉 Get your FREE Vision Map™ Blueprint and let's make your vision happen

  8. Jul 17

    Turn Influence Into Business Growth

    Businesses today are competing in one of the noisiest marketplaces in history. Artificial intelligence is flooding every platform with content.
Advertising costs continue to rise.
Consumers have more choices—and more skepticism—than ever before. 👉 Follow the show so you don't miss conversations like this. If you're wondering how to earn attention, build trust, and acquire customers without simply spending more on advertising, this conversation is for you. Yuliya Gorenko explains why influencer marketing is no longer just a social media tactic—it's becoming one of the most effective ways businesses build credibility, strengthen customer relationships, and accelerate growth. She shares practical strategies for choosing the right creators, measuring real ROI, integrating influencer marketing into your existing strategy, and why authentic human connection may become even more valuable as AI reshapes the marketing landscape.   What You'll Learn •  Why influencer marketing is one of today's most misunderstood business strategies •  How to measure ROI and customer acquisition from influencer campaigns •  What separates successful influencer partnerships from expensive mistakes •  Why trust is becoming a company's greatest competitive advantage •  How to integrate influencer marketing into your overall marketing strategy instead of treating it as a standalone tactic   Sponsors Shopify  The commerce platform powering millions of businesses worldwide. Start your free trial today. Advertise on The Tony DUrso Show. For sponsorship opportunities, email: ad-sales@libsyn.com   About Yuliya Gorenko Yuliya Gorenko is the founder of Mishka Agency, an award-winning influencer marketing agency that helps consumer and B2B brands build scalable influencer programs that drive measurable business growth. With more than 12 years of experience, she has worked with hundreds of global brands, developed campaigns with thousands of creators, and created the Influencer Sauce™ framework—a practical system that helps businesses integrate influencer marketing into their overall marketing strategy rather than treating it as a separate initiative.   Continue the Conversation 👉 Listen to more conversations with elite entrepreneurs 👉 Learn more about Yuliya Gorenko and Mishka Agency 👉 Get your FREE Vision Map™ Blueprint and let's make your vision happen 👉 Get more insights like this — join the Elite Entrepreneurs newsletter

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Entrepreneurs don't struggle from lack of ideas — they struggle when growth creates complexity faster than clarity. On The Tony DUrso Show – Journey to Success, Tony DUrso speaks with world-class entrepreneurs, founders, and leaders about how they actually build success, navigate pressure, and make decisions when the stakes are high. With more than 50 million listens and Top-100 Apple Podcast rankings, the show explores leadership, resilience, growth, and the real-world challenges entrepreneurs face while scaling businesses and careers. Each episode delivers practical insight, hard-earned experience, and clear thinking from people who have built something meaningful. Follow the show and join thousands of leaders learning how to turn vision into reality.

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