Bending Time: How Entrepreneurs Can Gain 10 Extra Hours a Week
The Tony DUrso Show - Journey to Success!
Release Date: 09/19/2025
The New Leadership Advantage
The Tony DUrso Show - Journey to Success!
Spencer Williams is the visionary CEO behind West Paw — the first Certified B Corp in the pet industry and one of the most respected purpose-driven manufacturers in the world. He transformed a small Montana pet toy company into a global brand centered on sustainability, innovation, employee culture, and the “quadruple bottom line”: people, pets, planet, and profits. In this episode, Spencer reveals how mission-led leadership creates competitive advantage, how to innovate in a mature industry, and why long-term thinking is now the ultimate entrepreneurial superpower. This is a masterclass...
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Stand Out Online: How Leaders Build Trust & Authority in 2025
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Jess Jensen is a communications strategist and digital leadership expert who has spent more than 20 years helping global executives clarify their voice and inspire their teams. Her work across Microsoft, Adidas, Nestlé, and Qualcomm gives her a rare perspective on how leaders can show up online with clarity, confidence, and authenticity. What You’ll Learn • Why your digital presence is now a core part of your leadership • How to elevate trust and influence in under 30 days • Simple ways to humanize your brand without spending big money • The six reasons digital media is...
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Resilient Leadership: Lessons from Shaw Communications’ Peter J. Bissonnette
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Peter J. Bissonnette is the former President of Shaw Communications and author of Count on Me: My Life, Lessons, and Legacy. From humble beginnings to the boardroom, Peter’s story shows how resilience, integrity, and compassion can shape both a career and a life well-lived. In this conversation, Peter reveals how he rose through the ranks of one of Canada’s top telecommunications companies, the personal philosophy that guided his decisions, and why authentic leadership still matters in a world driven by speed and change. What You’ll Learn • How resilience and integrity create...
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The Antifragile Advantage: How Great Entrepreneurs Turn Uncertainty Into Growth
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Dr. Alan Barnard is one of the world’s leading decision scientists and the author of From Fragile to Antifragile: How to Transform Organizations, People, and Relationships. As founder of Goldratt Research Labs, he’s worked with leaders across the globe to help them make better decisions, eliminate bottlenecks, and build systems that thrive under stress—not collapse from it. This episode dives deep into the science of antifragility—how some businesses and leaders not only survive pressure but actually grow stronger because of it. You’ll learn the hidden decision mistakes that keep...
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Where Your Marketing Is Leaking Money — and How to Plug It
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Every entrepreneur wants their marketing to work harder — but most are quietly leaking money without realizing it. Draye has seen it all: seven-figure ad budgets with zero return, teams chasing vanity metrics, and agencies over-promising results they can’t deliver. He breaks down how to stop the waste, simplify your strategy, and install systems that actually drive profit. Whether you’re scaling a service firm or building your next big exit, this conversation will show you exactly where to focus for real, measurable growth. What You’ll Learn • The hidden leaks draining your marketing...
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The Syndication Secret to Building Real Wealth - Built on Smiles
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Entrepreneurs, if you’ve ever wondered how to turn trust, mindset, and relationships into scalable wealth — this episode shows you how. Discover the strategies behind one of the most inspiring syndication success stories, built not on luck but on positivity, persistence, and people-first leadership. What You’ll Learn • How syndication can help you raise millions and grow true wealth • The mindset that took one entrepreneur from $7 to $1 billion in assets • The habits that make positivity a real business strategy • Where the next major investment opportunities are emerging...
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Podcasting as a Relationship Funnel – Turn Conversations into Clients
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Can a podcast be more than just content? Tomás Soares da Fonseca thinks so—and he’s got over 1,000 episodes to back it up. As the founder of ICONS of Real Estate, he’s helped top agents and entrepreneurs turn interviews into inbound leads, brand equity, and long-term business growth. This episode explores how to build a podcast that doesn’t just entertain—but sells, connects, and scales. What You’ll Learn • How to convert podcast listeners into high-quality inbound leads • The systems and workflows Tomás uses to scale podcast operations • The metrics and KPIs...
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Howard Behar: Servant Leadership Lessons from Starbucks
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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 that scaled Starbucks to 15,000 stores • Why empowering employees creates a stronger culture • Lessons from taking Starbucks global for the first time...
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Bending Time: How Entrepreneurs Can Gain 10 Extra Hours a Week
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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 where business growth and personal fulfillment work together. What You’ll Learn • Why work/life balance is a myth—and what successful entrepreneurs focus on...
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A Healthy Alternative: Reverse Disease, Regain Energy, and Build Your Business
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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 entrepreneurs to boost energy and clarity • The strategic fasting method that prevents saggy skin during weight loss • How to reverse disease naturally and reset your...
info_outlineMichelle 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 where business growth and personal fulfillment work together.
What You’ll Learn
• Why work/life balance is a myth—and what successful entrepreneurs focus on instead
• How to unlock 10+ hours of productive time each week without cutting revenue
• The connection between poor time management and professional burnout
• Three powerful strategies to maximize your time and energy as a business owner
• How aligning work, health, and relationships creates synergy that drives long-term success
About Michelle Niemeyer
Michelle Niemeyer is the founder of The Art of Bending Time, a holistic and systematic approach to time management designed for entrepreneurs. Her clients consistently gain at least 10 hours of productive time each week while lowering stress, improving health, and increasing financial results. She helps business leaders design lives filled with growth, freedom, and fulfillment.
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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.
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