The Tony DUrso Show - Journey to Success!

Howard Behar is the former President of Starbucks North America and the founding President of Starbucks International. In this episode, he shares how servant leadership and leading with values helped take Starbucks from just 28 stores to over 15,000 worldwide—and why entrepreneurs must put people first if they want to build something that lasts.

What You’ll Learn
• How servant leadership drives sustainable growth
• The core values ...

Michelle Niemeyer is a strategist and the creator of The Art of Bending Time, a breakthrough approach to productivity and life design. Her clients routinely reclaim 10 extra hours of their week—without quitting their jobs or sacrificing income—while reducing stress, improving health, and creating more freedom to do what they love. She shows entrepreneurs how to move beyond the myth of work/life balance and instead design lives wher...

Chris James is the founder of A Healthy Alternative, where he has guided thousands of people to transform their health through strategic fasting. From losing 100+ pounds without loose skin to reversing chronic conditions and regaining energy, Chris’s methods help entrepreneurs and high achievers operate at peak performance without crash diets or punishing workouts.

What You’ll Learn
• Why fasting is a powerful tool for entrepreneur...

John Gill is President of the World Pickleball Association and a world champion martial artist. In this episode, he shares how he’s scaling the fastest-growing sport on the planet into a global business with Olympic ambitions—and what entrepreneurs can learn from building a movement from the ground up.

What You’ll Learn
• How to transform a niche passion into a worldwide movement
• The steps behind building a sport into a recognize...

Henrik Wenøe and Dr. Joseph Riggio are global experts in leadership psychology, emotional intelligence, and applied neuroscience. In this episode, they break down Satisfaction Selling—a brain-based sales methodology that replaces pressure and manipulation with trust, alignment, and long-term customer loyalty. Through their work at Acuity World, they’ve helped leaders and entrepreneurs in 25+ countries scale their businesses by focu...

Rha Goddess is a soul coach to entrepreneurs, CEO of Move The Crowd, and author of Intentional Ambition. In this episode, she shares how to make peace with your drive, reclaim your vision, and build a business that honors both your purpose and your profit.

What You’ll Learn
• Why high achievers often feel unfulfilled—even after major wins
• How to align your ambition with your values and inner peace
• What the “Threshold of Toleran...

Struggling to grow your audience online? In this episode, we break down exactly how to get millions of organic views across social platforms—without paid ads or chasing trends.

Logan Forsyth, founder of Media Scaling, reveals why posting at least twice per day is essential, why hashtags aren’t as important as you think, and how to avoid the trap of buying followers. If you're an entrepreneur looking to finally crack the code on rea...

In today’s fast-changing world, the most effective leaders aren’t the ones with all the answers—they’re the ones who know how to keep learning. In this episode, we unpack the mindset and methods behind elite leadership with Damon Lembi, CEO of Learnit. Discover how to build a feedback-driven culture, lead through uncertainty, and develop the curiosity and humility that drive long-term success. Whether you're scaling a startup or le...

Struggling to grow your business without outside funding? Discover how to turn your audience into your greatest asset. In this episode, we explore the creator-first business model behind ZDTENT Studios, a media brand that generated 70M+ views without relying on traditional capital.

Learn how to build community-first, monetize authentically, and create content that drives real momentum. This episode is packed with strategies for ent...

What if supporting just one person could change the trajectory of an entire family—and maybe even a community?

In this episode, Tony interviews Dr. Barry Gribbons, President of Los Angeles Valley College, where he’s leading powerful, practical changes to help student parents succeed in school, career, and life. With over 68,000 parenting students in LA County alone, this is a game-changing conversation about economic mobility, lead...