The Tony DUrso Show - Journey to Success!

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Tony DUrso is the host of The Tony DUrso Show — a Top 100 Apple Podcast with over 50 million downloads — created to help entrepreneurs and business leaders make better decisions under pressure. Through real, thoughtful conversations with experienced leaders who've lived the consequences and built what lasts, Tony explores how people navigate growth, leadership, resilience, and clarity when the stakes are high. Alongside the show, Tony also creates inspirational, faith-driven music — a personal expression of encouragement and grounding — reflecting the same mission that drives his interviews: to uplift, strengthen, and bring clarity to people on their journey to success.

  1. 6D AGO

    Entrepreneurial Inner Power — Master the Inner Game

    Most entrepreneurs spend years mastering the outer game — growth, systems, pressure, and results — yet still feel stretched, restless, or stuck. In this conversation, Gino Wickman explores why lasting clarity and impact come from strengthening the inner foundation that drives every decision. This episode looks at how disciplined inner work can sharpen focus, protect energy, and help leaders operate with both drive and peace. What You'll Learn • Why mastering the inner game matters as much as building the business • The difference between operating from pressure versus clarity • How inner disciplines compound to improve leadership and decision-making • Why self-awareness is a critical advantage for entrepreneurs • How driven leaders can pursue success without burning out Special Insider's Brief: Stock Market Ping Pong After the second break in this episode, Tony shares a special Insider's Brief called Stock Market Ping Pong. It's a short, practical look at why so many people feel stuck trusting the stock market — and a different way to think about growing money without getting pulled into constant volatility and noise. Learn more here: stockmarketpingpong.com About Gino Wickman Gino Wickman is an entrepreneur, speaker, and author who has spent decades helping leaders build stronger companies and operate with greater clarity. He is the creator of the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS) and the author of multiple bestselling books, including Traction and Shine. His work focuses on helping driven people maximize their impact while developing inner peace and long-term sustainability. Sponsors & Partners Imagine you're a business owner relying on a dozen different software programs to run your company — each one more complicated than the last. Odoo solves that by bringing CRM, accounting, HR, marketing, inventory, and more into a single, simple, scalable platform.  Streamline everything with Odoo at odoo.com. • For sponsorship opportunities, email ad-sales@libsyn.com. Resources & Links Mentioned 🔗 Connect with Gino Wickman 🎙️ Listen to the Episode (audio/video) 🎵 Music by Tony 📧 Join the Newsletter Tony's Closing Words Use this and let's help you Move on YOUR Journey to Success! Just Take Action. – Success awaits those who persevere and remain steadfast despite the odds. Sow good seeds, do good deeds and join me on the next episode.   Hashtags #Entrepreneurship #LeadershipDevelopment #InnerGame #FounderMindset #BusinessClarity #PersonalGrowth #HighPerformanceLeadership #EntrepreneurLife #DecisionMaking #InnerPeace   Keywords entrepreneurial inner power, master the inner game, inner leadership for entrepreneurs, Gino Wickman interview, EOS leadership principles, driven entrepreneur mindset, leadership clarity and focus, avoid founder burnout, inner peace and performance, business leadership habits, self-awareness for leaders, operating from clarity not pressure, entrepreneur decision making, leadership discipline framework, sustainable business success, inner vs outer success, founder mental resilience, leadership energy management, habits of high-performing entrepreneurs

    1h 6m
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    6D AGO · BONUS

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  3. FEB 6

    Scaling with Speed: What Investors Look for Before You Raise Capital

    Most businesses don't stall because people stop working hard. They stall because complexity creeps in faster than clarity. Systems multiply, decisions slow down, and leaders lose sight of what's actually driving growth. In this conversation, Scott Kelly explains why scaling too fast often creates bigger problems — and how smart founders prepare for growth before pressure forces costly mistakes.   What You'll Learn • Why businesses often get stuck even when everyone is working hard • What investors actually expect before committing capital • Why money amplifies confusion instead of fixing it • How leadership gaps quietly slow growth • What clarity looks like before scaling responsibly About Scott Kelly Scott Kelly is a business accelerator and founder of Black Dog Venture Partners. He works with entrepreneurs and leadership teams to prepare companies for growth, investment, and long-term stability. In this episode, Scott shares what investors actually look for before committing capital, why money doesn't fix broken systems, and how leaders can build clarity and discipline before scaling. Sponsors & Partners Monarch Monarch is the all-in-one personal finance platform that helps you move from tracking money to planning your future with confidence. From budgeting and net worth to investments and long-term goals, Monarch brings your entire financial life into one simple dashboard. Use code DURSO at monarch.com for 50% off your first year. Scaylor Scaylor unifies all your business data into one intelligent operating system. Instead of chasing answers across CRMs, ERPs, spreadsheets, and documents, Scaylor delivers instant, accurate insights across your entire organization — with full data governance and clarity. Visit scaylor.com to get your free demo. Shopify Shopify is the commerce platform behind millions of businesses worldwide, powering 10% of all U.S. e-commerce. From building your store to marketing, payments, and checkout, Shopify helps entrepreneurs turn ideas into real businesses. Start your one-dollar-per-month trial at shopify.com/tony. • For sponsorship opportunities, email ad-sales@libsyn.com.   Resources & Links Mentioned 🔗 Connect with Scott Kelly 🎙️ Listen to the Episode (audio/video) 🎵 Tony's Music 📧 Join the Newsletter   Tony's Closing Words Use this and let's help you Move on YOUR Journey to Success! Just Take Action. – Success awaits those who persevere and remain steadfast despite the odds. Sow good seeds, do good deeds and join me on the next episode.   #BusinessScaling #StartupGrowth #RaisingCapital #VentureCapital #InvestorReadiness #EntrepreneurLeadership #BusinessClarity #ScalingSmart #FounderMindset #GrowthStrategy   scaling a business before investment, what investors look for before funding, how to prepare for raising capital, business clarity before scaling, startup investment readiness, venture capital expectations, scaling too fast business mistakes, founder leadership during growth, building systems before scaling, investor due diligence preparation, sustainable business growth strategy, leadership teams for scaling companies, capital raise preparation for entrepreneurs, scaling with discipline, business growth without chaos

    58 min

  4. JAN 23

    Resilient Leadership in an Age of Adversity and AI

    Dave Burnett is a serial entrepreneur, former hockey enforcer, and AI-driven marketing strategist who has built and rebuilt businesses through extreme disruption. From taking punches on the ice to navigating a $70K-per-month business loss, and later recovering from a traumatic brain injury that erased nearly two years of memory, Dave's journey reveals what resilience really looks like when the pressure is real. His work today focuses on helping companies gain visibility in an AI-dominated search landscape — a frontier every entrepreneur must now understand. What You'll Learn • How early experiences in high-performance sports shape entrepreneurial discipline • The hard decisions required when a business suddenly drops to zero revenue • Why resilience is built through structure, not motivation • Lessons from recovering after a traumatic brain injury • How entrepreneurs can reclaim time as their most valuable asset About Dave Burnett Dave Burnett is the founder of AOK Marketing and PromotionalProducts.com. He began his career as a hockey enforcer in Canada before transitioning into entrepreneurship, building multiple companies including an early digital rewards platform later acquired for over $100M. After surviving a traumatic brain injury, Dave re-engineered how he works, structures time, and builds businesses. Today, he helps organizations adapt to AI-powered discovery, reputation management, and digital visibility. Sponsors & Partners Imagine you're a business owner relying on a dozen different software programs to run your company — each one more complicated than the last. Odoo solves that by bringing CRM, accounting, HR, marketing, inventory, and more into a single, simple, scalable platform.  Streamline everything with Odoo at odoo.com. Shopify gives entrepreneurs everything they need to start and grow a business — online and in person. With beautiful templates, built-in AI tools, and integrated marketing features, Shopify makes launching and scaling simple. Start your business with a $1 per month trial at shopify.com/tony. • For sponsorship opportunities, email ad-sales@libsyn.com. Resources & Links Mentioned 🔗 Connect with Dave Burnett 🎙️ Listen to the Episode (audio/video) 🎵 Tony's Music 📧 Join the Newsletter Tony's Closing Words Use this and let's help you Move on YOUR Journey to Success! Just Take Action. – Success awaits those who persevere and remain steadfast despite the odds. Sow good seeds, do good deeds and join me on the next episode.   #EntrepreneurMindset #BusinessResilience #LeadershipDevelopment #AIinBusiness #DigitalTransformation #FounderJourney #TimeManagement #StartupLessons #BusinessRecovery #FutureOfWork resilient leadership, recovering from business failure, traumatic brain injury recovery story, entrepreneur time mastery, AI search visibility strategy, entity authority marketing, business pivot during recession, high performance habits, leadership under pressure, rebuilding after loss, future of digital marketing, entrepreneur discipline systems, AI reputation management, scaling through adversity, infinite game of business, founder survival strategies, marketing in AI era, high-stakes decision making, entrepreneur recovery mindset, modern leadership lessons

    1h 1m

  5. JAN 9

    Leading Beyond Tradition: Why Modern Leadership Is Replacing Control with Coaching

    Chris Hunsicker is a leadership strategist and culture coach who helps organizations move beyond outdated management models and build teams that thrive in today's hybrid and AI-driven world. He challenges long-standing leadership assumptions and explains why traditional command-and-control approaches are quietly failing modern businesses — and what leaders must do instead to create sustainable performance, accountability, and trust.   What You'll Learn • Why traditional leadership habits are sabotaging long-term team success • Why performance reviews often fail to produce real improvement • How leaders can shift from managing people to coaching culture • What high-performance teams look like in a hybrid and AI-enabled workplace • How systems — not micromanagement — create consistent excellence   About Chris Hunsicker Chris Hunsicker is a leadership advisor and organizational coach focused on helping leaders modernize how they lead, communicate, and develop their teams. His work centers on replacing outdated leadership frameworks with practical systems that foster ownership, engagement, and high performance. Chris works with leaders who want to build resilient cultures where people grow, contribute, and perform without beaing managed into submission.   Sponsors & Partners NordVPN helps protect your privacy and security online by encrypting your internet connection and shielding your data from hackers, trackers, and snoopers — especially on public Wi-Fi. One click gives you fast, reliable protection across up to ten devices. Get peace of mind online with a 30-day money-back guarantee at NordVPN.com/tony. Monarch is an all-in-one personal finance platform designed to help you manage your money proactively, not reactively. From budgeting and investments to net worth tracking and future planning, Monarch brings everything together in one clear dashboard. Use code DURSO at monarch.com to get 50% off your first year. Shopify gives entrepreneurs everything they need to start and grow a business — online and in person. With beautiful templates, built-in AI tools, and integrated marketing features, Shopify makes launching and scaling simple. Start your business with a $1 per month trial at shopify.com/tony. • For sponsorship opportunities, email ad-sales@libsyn.com.   Resources & Links Mentioned 🔗 Connect with Chris Hunsicker 🎙️ Listen to the Episode (audio/video) 🎵 Tony's Music 📧 Join the Newsletter   Tony's Closing Words Use this and let's help you Move on YOUR Journey to Success! Just Take Action. – Success awaits those who persevere and remain steadfast despite the odds. Sow good seeds, do good deeds and join me on the next episode.     #Leadership #TeamBuilding #CompanyCulture #PeopleManagement #HighPerformance #PerformanceReviews #ExecutiveLeadership #CoachingLeadership #HybridWork #FutureOfWork #AIinBusiness #OrganizationalDevelopment modern leadership skills, coaching culture not managing people, replace performance reviews with coaching, how to build high performance teams, leadership in a hybrid workplace, leading remote teams effectively, command and control leadership fails, culture systems for accountability, employee development systems, leadership habits that sabotage teams, building a resilient team culture, creating ownership in employees, leadership communication frameworks, AI impact on leadership and management, scalable culture for growing companies, executive coaching for founders, management systems that drive excellence, team performance without micromanaging, leadership mindset for modern executives, future of leadership in an AI world

    1h 2m

  6. JAN 2

    Vision & Direction: Building Clarity in an Uncertain World

    Tony DUrso is a veteran entrepreneur, author, and host of The Tony DUrso Show, with over 11 years of conversations with world-class performers and leaders. In this solo episode, Tony steps away from the interview format to speak directly to you about what entrepreneurs are facing right now — uncertainty, noise, and complexity — and how clarity, structure, and intentional thinking create stability and forward momentum when conditions are unpredictable What You'll Learn • Why lack of clarity — not lack of effort — is the real obstacle for many entrepreneurs • How vision, purpose, and objective work together to restore focus • Why certainty comes from structure, not optimism or hustle • The difference between strategy and tactics — and why confusing them causes burnout • How 30/60/90 days reveal what's working, what's not, and where income truth shows up Sponsors & Partners • Turn your dreams into cha-ching with the best platform for entrepreneurs. 👉 Start your $1/month trial today at shopify.com/tony • For sponsorship opportunities, email ad-sales@libsyn.com. Resources & Links Mentioned •🎙️ Listen to the Episode (audio/video) •🎵 Tony's Music •📧 Join the Newsletter Tony's Closing Words Use this and let's help you Move on YOUR Journey to Success! Just Take Action. – Success awaits those who persevere and remain steadfast despite the odds. Sow good seeds, do good deeds and join me on the next episode.     #Entrepreneurship #Leadership #BusinessClarity #Vision #Strategy #PersonalGrowth #DecisionMaking #BusinessMindset #LongTermThinking #Adaptation clarity in business, entrepreneurial decision making, vision vs goals, building certainty in business, business strategy vs tactics, 30 60 90 day planning, leadership in uncertain times, business framework thinking, entrepreneurial focus, long term business planning, sustainable growth mindset, clarity over hustle, building systems for success, business structure and planning, adapting in business leadership, how to regain focus as an entrepreneur, strategic thinking for entrepreneurs, building confidence through structure, leadership clarity framework, practical business wisdom

    55 min

  7. 12/26/2025

    How to Scale a Digital Brand Fast (Without Losing Trust or Credibility)

    In today's digital economy, anyone can launch a course or automate a business—but very few succeed at scale. In this episode, Tony explores the hard-earned lessons behind building a high-revenue digital brand in a space filled with noise, speed, and skepticism. You'll learn what it really takes to grow fast, lead with systems, and build trust along the way—even when controversy follows success. What You'll Learn • The systems behind multi-million-dollar course and product sales • How to grow fast without losing credibility • How to handle public criticism while scaling • The backend metrics that matter: sales, refunds, affiliate payouts • Automation, community building, and the next wave of digital entrepreneurship About Jesse Frimpong Jesse Frimpong is the founder of Prestige Knowledge LLC, a digital brand focused on e-commerce education, automation, and AI-driven business systems. With millions in sales and a growing community of students and affiliates, Jesse represents a new generation of digital entrepreneurs reshaping how online businesses are built. He's been featured in Authority Magazine and is known for his direct, systems-first approach to scale. Sponsors & Partners • Turn your dreams into cha-ching with the best platform for entrepreneurs. 👉 Start your $1/month trial today: https://shopify.com/tony • For sponsorship opportunities, email ad-sales@libsyn.com. Resources & Links Mentioned Connect with Jesse: https://aiacquisitions.io 🎧 Listen on Apple: https://tonydurso.com/apple 🎵 Tony's Music: https://tonydurso.com/music 📧 Join the Newsletter: https://tonydurso.com/news 🎥 Watch the Video: https://tonydurso.com/videos Tony's Closing Words Use this and let's help you Move on YOUR Journey to Success! Just Take Action. – Success awaits those who persevere and remain steadfast despite the odds. Sow good seeds, do good deeds and join me on the next episode.   #Entrepreneurship #DigitalAutomation #EcommerceGrowth #OnlineCourses #AIinBusiness #AffiliateMarketing #BusinessTransparency #ScalableSystems #ControversialSuccess #ShopifySuccess

    58 min

  8. 12/19/2025

    Cold Email Empire: Communicating Clearly to Build Trust, Growth, and Opportunity

    Adam Rosen is the founder of EOC Works, where he helps entrepreneurs rethink how they communicate, connect, and grow through modern outreach. His work focuses on clarity, intention, and building real relationships in a digital-first world. This conversation explores how thoughtful communication—not louder marketing—can open doors, build trust, and create sustainable growth for business leaders.   What You'll Learn • Why most outreach fails before the message is even written • How clarity and intention separate meaningful communication from noise • The mindset shift entrepreneurs need to communicate value effectively • How to follow up professionally without being pushy • Where AI fits—and where it doesn't—in human connection • How modern outreach can support freedom, focus, and scalable growth   About Adam Rosen Adam Rosen is the founder of EOC Works, a company dedicated to helping entrepreneurs and business owners improve outbound communication through clarity-driven cold email strategies. His approach emphasizes human connection, ethical outreach, and systems that support both business growth and personal freedom.   Sponsors & Partners • Imagine you're a business owner relying on a dozen different software programs to run your company — each one more complicated than the last. Odoo solves that by bringing CRM, accounting, HR, marketing, inventory, and more into a single, simple, scalable platform. 👉 Streamline everything with Odoo at odoo.com. • For sponsorship opportunities, email ad-sales@libsyn.com.   Resources & Links Mentioned Connect with Adam Rosen: https://eocworks.com 🎧 Listen on Apple: https://tonydurso.com/apple 🎵 Tony's Music: https://tonydurso.com/music 📧 Join the Newsletter: https://tonydurso.com/news 🎥 Watch the Video: https://tonydurso.com/videos   Tony's Closing Words Use this and let's help you Move on YOUR Journey to Success! Just Take Action. – Success awaits those who persevere and remain steadfast despite the odds. Sow good seeds, do good deeds and join me on the next episode.   #ColdEmail #OutboundStrategy #BusinessCommunication #LeadGeneration #B2BMarketing #EntrepreneurMindset #SalesSystems #GrowthStrategy #AIinBusiness #DigitalOutreach

    57 min
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Tony DUrso is the host of The Tony DUrso Show — a Top 100 Apple Podcast with over 50 million downloads — created to help entrepreneurs and business leaders make better decisions under pressure. Through real, thoughtful conversations with experienced leaders who've lived the consequences and built what lasts, Tony explores how people navigate growth, leadership, resilience, and clarity when the stakes are high. Alongside the show, Tony also creates inspirational, faith-driven music — a personal expression of encouragement and grounding — reflecting the same mission that drives his interviews: to uplift, strengthen, and bring clarity to people on their journey to success.

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