The Tony DUrso Show - Journey to Success!

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, Comcast NBCUniversal, Hachette Book Group, The Nature Conservancy, and other major clients. Listen to The Tony DUrso Show on VoiceAmerica Influencers Platform every Friday at 2pm Pacific or listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts or tonydurso.com/podcast.

Matthew Kenslow has grown up with Autism Spectrum Disorder. As a result, his life has been filled with adventure and struggle. Overcoming the effects of Autism, he became the author of two books and a social media influencer. His first book, Juggling the Issues, was published in 2020. He is also a speaker who shares his message of what it is like living with a disability, how people can be friends with others like him and how everyone has a purpose despite having a disability. Kenslow has appeared on television, radio and podcasts around the world, being featured in Newsweek Magazine, Spectrum News, ABC7 Los Angeles and many more. Over a million people follow his story on social media, as he motivates the world to embrace the unique talents they have. He believes that anybody can do what they set their heart and mind to do, disability or not. Listen to The Tony DUrso Show on VoiceAmerica Influencers Platform every Friday at 2pm Pacific or listen on Apple Podcasts or tonydurso.com/podcast.

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 leadership in his new book, A New Universal Dream. Steve and Humanity’s Team offer educational programs in business, science, spirituality, creativity, relationships, healing, and conscious living through multiple platforms including their Humanity Stream+ service. Listen to The Tony DUrso Show on VoiceAmerica Influencers Platform every Friday at 2pm Pacific or listen on Apple Podcasts or tonydurso.com/podcast.

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 locations, 1000 automated stores, and 54,000 employees. Through personal stories and business adventures, Max James delivers insightful business lessons within the pages of his new business memoir The Harder I Fall, The Higher I Bounce. He also received the Distinguished Graduate award for the year 2010 from the Air Force Academy for “extraordinarily” significant contributions to our nation and his communities, for recognition of accomplishments that are inspirational and elevate the reputation and standing of the U.S. Air Force Academy. Listen to The Tony DUrso Show on VoiceAmerica Influencers Platform every Friday at 2pm Pacific or listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or tonydurso.com/podcast.

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 importance of quality, service, and amenities in vacation resorts. He has personally experienced the most desirable vacation destinations and resorts with national renown. Drawing from his own experiences, he knows how to make your travel dreams a reality without breaking the bank. Listen to The Tony DUrso Show on VoiceAmerica Influencers Platform every Friday at 2pm Pacific or listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or tonydurso.com/podcast.

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

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 People was named the #1 Most Influential Business Book of the 20th Century. Cynthia Covey Haller contributed to the writing of several books and articles, notably The 3rd Alternative by Stephen R. Covey, The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens and The 6 Most Important Decisions You'll Ever Make, both by Sean Covey. Listen to The Tony DUrso Show on VoiceAmerica Influencers Platform every Friday at 2pm Pacific or listen on Apple Podcasts or tonydurso.com/podcast.

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 People was named the #1 Most Influential Business Book of the 20th Century. Cynthia Covey Haller contributed to the writing of several books and articles, notably The 3rd Alternative by Stephen R. Covey, The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens and The 6 Most Important Decisions You'll Ever Make, both by Sean Covey. Listen to The Tony DUrso Show on VoiceAmerica Influencers Platform every Friday at 2pm Pacific or listen on Apple Podcasts or tonydurso.com/podcast.

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 your financial future, no matter what age you are? Here are a few secrets for safe money and a fabulous future. We speak with Kris Miller, Legacy Wealth Strategist. Also known as the Money Maestro. She explains how to crash-proof your finances! Listen to The Tony DUrso Show on VoiceAmerica Influencers Platform every Friday at 2pm Pacific or listen on Apple Podcasts or tonydurso.com/podcast.

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 your financial future, no matter what age you are? Here are a few secrets for safe money and a fabulous future. We speak with Kris Miller, Legacy Wealth Strategist. Also known as the Money Maestro. She explains how to crash-proof your finances! Listen to The Tony DUrso Show on VoiceAmerica Influencers Platform every Friday at 2pm Pacific or listen on Apple Podcasts or tonydurso.com/podcast.

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 business idea in a coffee shop to a publicly traded company in just 24 short months with an IPO on NASDAQ. Listen to The Tony DUrso Show on VoiceAmerica Influencers Platform every Friday at 2pm Pacific or listen on Apple Podcasts or tonydurso.com/podcast.

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 business idea in a coffee shop to a publicly traded company in just 24 short months with an IPO on NASDAQ. Listen to The Tony DUrso Show on VoiceAmerica Influencers Platform every Friday at 2pm Pacific or listen on Apple Podcasts or tonydurso.com/podcast.

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, and automation that he’s developed over nearly a decade of working with teams of all sizes and across all industries. It consistently results in greater output, less stress, happier employees, and the potential to gain an extra full day per week in productivity per person—just by using the right tools in the right way, at the right time. On our Insider's Brief section: What do you do when life throws a curve at you forcing you to abandon a direct path? Well, if you're like Link Forester, you'll navigate through the twists and turns, finding joy and purpose along the way. - He graduated from Auburn University and began his career in sales at IBM. 5 years later, he took a leap of faith into the financial services industry, where he continues to lead a thriving financial planning and wealth management business. Listen to The Tony DUrso Show on VoiceAmerica Influencers Platform every Friday at 2pm Pacific or listen on Apple Podcasts or tonydurso.com/podcast.

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, and automation that he’s developed over nearly a decade of working with teams of all sizes and across all industries. It consistently results in greater output, less stress, happier employees, and the potential to gain an extra full day per week in productivity per person—just by using the right tools in the right way, at the right time. On our Insider's Brief section: What do you do when life throws a curve at you forcing you to abandon a direct path? Well, if you're like Link Forester, you'll navigate through the twists and turns, finding joy and purpose along the way. - He graduated from Auburn University and began his career in sales at IBM. 5 years later, he took a leap of faith into the financial services industry, where he continues to lead a thriving financial planning and wealth management business. Listen to The Tony DUrso Show on VoiceAmerica Influencers Platform every Friday at 2pm Pacific or listen on Apple Podcasts or tonydurso.com/podcast.

One of only a handful of women to make it to the elite level of the Air Force Thunderbirds, Mace Curran is an experienced F-16 combat fighter pilot with 163 combat hours over Afghanistan in support of operations Resolute Support and Freedom’s Sentinel. She has also served as an F-16 Instructor Pilot and Flight Commander at the Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base, Fort Worth, Texas. In 2022, she left active duty to found Upside Down Dreams and travels the country speaking to organizations on lessons of grit, perseverance, determination, and teamwork. Through keynotes, courses and workshops, she empowers individuals to shift their mindset to see their true potential. She defines what it is to be a modern Air Force officer for many outsiders, providing a valuable insight into the Air Force experience and showcasing the opportunities of an Air Force career. Listen to The Tony DUrso Show on VoiceAmerica Influencers Platform every Friday at 2pm Pacific or listen on Apple Podcasts or tonydurso.com/podcast.

One of only a handful of women to make it to the elite level of the Air Force Thunderbirds, Mace Curran is an experienced F-16 combat fighter pilot with 163 combat hours over Afghanistan in support of operations Resolute Support and Freedom’s Sentinel. She has also served as an F-16 Instructor Pilot and Flight Commander at the Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base, Fort Worth, Texas. In 2022, she left active duty to found Upside Down Dreams and travels the country speaking to organizations on lessons of grit, perseverance, determination, and teamwork. Through keynotes, courses and workshops, she empowers individuals to shift their mindset to see their true potential. She defines what it is to be a modern Air Force officer for many outsiders, providing a valuable insight into the Air Force experience and showcasing the opportunities of an Air Force career. Listen to The Tony DUrso Show on VoiceAmerica Influencers Platform every Friday at 2pm Pacific or listen on Apple Podcasts or tonydurso.com/podcast.

Will Basta has nearly a decade of experience working for tech startups. He specialized in building out sales strategies and marketing teams, primarily in the health tech sector. While investing in multiple digital opportunities on the side, he discovered his passion for entrepreneurship. With over three years in the e-commerce investment services business, Will has grown Ascend CapVentures into a company with more than 500 clients, four warehouse facilities, hundreds of employees, and millions of dollars in monthly revenue. On our Insider's Brief section: Navigating your career path and industry can be particularly challenging if you possess limited experience. Mentorship emerges as a valuable strategy to refine your professional skills and gain priceless insights from an individual with extensive practical knowledge spanning years or even decades in your specific field. We speak with Ryan McCormick, co-founder of Goldman McCormick Public Relations to discuss if you should you seek a mentorship rather than an internship. Listen to The Tony DUrso Show on VoiceAmerica Influencers Platform every Friday at 2pm Pacific or listen on Apple Podcasts or tonydurso.com/podcast.

Caleb O'Dowd is a nine-figure marketing and advertising expert, author, award-winning speaker, and the founder of Multi Channel Marketing, a company designed to help business owners optimize and scale through online and offline marketing channels. A high school dropout turned entrepreneur, over the last 19 years, Caleb has generated over $160 Million in sales for the companies he owned and operated, with his latest webinars topping 20 Million in sales. He is the author of the forthcoming book, Relentless: The Ultimate Multi Channel Marketing Funnel. Listen to The Tony DUrso Show on VoiceAmerica Influencers Platform every Friday at 2pm Pacific or listen on Apple Podcasts or tonydurso.com/podcast.

Caleb O'Dowd is a nine-figure marketing and advertising expert, author, award-winning speaker, and the founder of Multi Channel Marketing, a company designed to help business owners optimize and scale through online and offline marketing channels. A high school dropout turned entrepreneur, over the last 19 years, Caleb has generated over $160 Million in sales for the companies he owned and operated, with his latest webinars topping 20 Million in sales. He is the author of the forthcoming book, Relentless: The Ultimate Multi Channel Marketing Funnel. Listen to The Tony DUrso Show on VoiceAmerica Influencers Platform every Friday at 2pm Pacific or listen on Apple Podcasts or tonydurso.com/podcast.