The Tony DUrso Show - Journey to Success!

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 course, disdained industry insiders whose job is to frankly glam-wash their clients. He earnestly shattered the stereotype of the harsh, cold-blooded and manipulative agent (AKA players) who prevent access to their clients in order to control the story. Harry is always himself, kind, caring and renowned for fighting fearlessly for the best for all his A-list clients that include some of entertainment’s biggest household names many of which he discovered such as Jennifer Lopez, Liam Neeson, Kerry Washington, Jerry Seinfeld, William H. Macy, Jason Alexander, Connie Britton, Jaclyn Smith, David Strathairn, Bob Barker, Chick Hearn and many, many more. Listen to The Tony DUrso Show every Friday at 2pm Pacific. Find us on Spotify https://tonydurso.com/spotify, Apple Podcasts https://tonydurso.com/apple, or YouTube https://tonydurso.com/youtube. Tony's full archive of podcasts https://tonydurso.com/podcast.

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 millions turn to for positive inspiration and advice on motherhood, marriage, kids, grief, friendship, life, gift guides and faith. Listen to The Tony DUrso Show every Friday at 2pm Pacific. Find us on Spotify https://tonydurso.com/spotify, Apple Podcasts https://tonydurso.com/apple, or YouTube https://tonydurso.com/youtube. Tony's full archive of podcasts https://tonydurso.com/podcast.

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, positive psychology, coaching, and employee retention, and over 14 years of leadership experience, Tia is widely regarded by business leaders in her field. Her insights have been featured in major media such as CNN, Forbes, and Fast Company to name a few. Her bestselling book, Be a Happy Leader, teachers her proprietary 8-step methodology on driving productivity and business growth through a culture of happiness. Listen to The Tony DUrso Show every Friday at 2pm Pacific or listen on Spotify https://tonydurso.com/spotify, Apple Podcasts https://tonydurso.com/apple, YouTube https://tonydurso.com/youtube, or Tony's full archive of podcasts https://tonydurso.com/podcast.

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 & Northwood university. He worked with more than 15,000 dealerships nationwide and is an Eagle Scout. Jim teaches seminars on F&I, sales management, sales, and Internet marketing. He’s worked in more than 1000 showrooms in 200 cities in 49 states. Listen to The Tony DUrso Show every Friday at 2pm Pacific or listen on Spotify https://tonydurso.com/spotify, Apple Podcasts https://tonydurso.com/apple, YouTube https://tonydurso.com/youtube, or Tony's full archive of podcasts https://tonydurso.com/podcast.

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, and influencers. Wylie is the secret weapon for the highly successful. His work is the proverbial “Navy SEAL Training.” Every single one of them would tell you the exact same thing: “Working with Wylie will be the most challenging thing you’ve ever done, but the most unforgettable and rewarding.” Listen to The Tony DUrso Show every Friday at 2pm Pacific or listen on Spotify https://tonydurso.com/spotify, Apple Podcasts https://tonydurso.com/apple, YouTube https://tonydurso.com/youtube, or Tony's full archive of podcasts https://tonydurso.com/podcast.

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, recurring guest Erin Brockovich described Randall as “The best podcast and host ever.” His podcast guests include Pat Benatar, Bob Burg, Duane “Dog” Chapman, Desmond Child, Val Chmerkovskiy, Stephen M.R. Covey, Panache Desai, Stedman Graham, Lisa Guerrero, Dr. Judy Ho, Norman Lear, Jenifer Lewis, Melissa Rivers, Nischelle Turner, Vanna White, Ginger Zee, and more, including the late Suzanne Somers, Cindy Williams, and Mickey Kuhn, the last surviving cast member of GONE WITH THE WIND. Listen to The Tony DUrso Show every Friday at 2pm Pacific or listen on Spotify https://tonydurso.com/spotify, Apple Podcasts https://tonydurso.com/apple, YouTube https://tonydurso.com/youtube, or Tony's full archive of podcasts https://tonydurso.com/podcast.

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, "Coaching Millennials from a Character Perspective". Gary is also certified to teach police department character development workshops. Additionally, he's a podcast host for NABC/NCAA, titled, Guardians of the Game, and a committee selection member of the NIT College Basketball. Listen to The Tony DUrso Show every Friday at 2pm Pacific or listen on Spotify https://tonydurso.com/spotify, Apple Podcasts https://tonydurso.com/apple, YouTube https://tonydurso.com/youtube, or Tony's full archive of podcasts https://tonydurso.com/podcast.

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 “The Podcast Princess.” Hala is an expert on networking, marketing, social media, personal branding, side-hustles, entrepreneurship and podcasting. Listen to The Tony DUrso Show every Friday at 2pm Pacific or listen on Spotify https://tonydurso.com/spotify, Apple Podcasts https://tonydurso.com/apple, YouTube https://tonydurso.com/youtube, or Tony's full archive of podcasts https://tonydurso.com/podcast.

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 every Friday at 2pm Pacific or listen on Spotify https://tonydurso.com/spotify, Apple Podcasts https://tonydurso.com/apple, YouTube https://tonydurso.com/youtube, or Tony's full archive of podcasts https://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 every Friday at 2pm Pacific or listen on Spotify https://tonydurso.com/spotify, Apple Podcasts https://tonydurso.com/apple, YouTube https://tonydurso.com/youtube, or Tony's full archive of podcasts https://tonydurso.com/podcast.

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 “The Podcast Princess.” Hala is an expert on networking, marketing, social media, personal branding, side-hustles, entrepreneurship and podcasting. 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.

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.