Business Keynote Speaker Bridging the Gap Between Vision and Bottom-Line Results
Tony DiSilvestro is a business keynote speaker who has launched and scaled more than 30 companies over 30 years. He brings that operator experience to conference stages, association meetings, and corporate events across the United States, with frameworks drawn from his book, The Business Scaling Blueprint.
In Good Company
Events Tony has spoken at and organizations he is connected to through his speaking, his book, and his business.
Keynotes Built for the Room You Are Filling
A restaurant group, a franchise network, a home builder association, and a realtor association do not share the same problems, so they should not hear the same talk. Tony builds each keynote around the operating pressure your audience lives with: labor, margins, consistency across locations, and leaders who hold the standard when the owner is not in the building.
01Hospitality Keynote Speaker
For restaurant groups, hotel teams, and hospitality associations. Tony owns the Ynot Italian restaurant group, so he speaks to staffing, guest experience, and consistency as an operator who deals with them every week.
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02Franchise Keynote Speaker
For franchisors, franchisee conventions, and multi-unit operators. The message centers on the systems and leadership habits that let every location perform to standard without the founder standing over it.
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03Construction Keynote Speaker
For builders, contractors, and trade associations. Tony is a builder whose work earned the 2020 Best Home in the World Award and national recognition for the Best ICF Home in the Nation, so he speaks to owners, supers, and field crews from the job site.
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04Real Estate Keynote Speaker
For brokerages, realtor associations, and property management teams. Tony covers the accountability and team structure that turn a group of individual producers into a business that keeps growing.
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The reel shows Tony on live stages, moving between personal stories and the frameworks from The Business Scaling Blueprint, with real audience reactions. Watch it before you book so you know exactly who you are bringing to your stage.
Tony Will Transform Everything
The Stage Monologue
The short clips below come from live sessions where Tony breaks down one idea at a time. They are the same frameworks he builds keynotes around.
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Pick the Format That Fits Your Agenda
Some events need a sharp main-stage opener. Others want a leadership team in a room for half a day, building the plan together. Tony offers four formats, from a 30-minute keynote to a half-day workshop.
On Stage and On Air With Business Audiences
Tony has spoken to a 175-person US Foods sales team at PNC Arena, joined business panels in front of live audiences, and talked with David Meltzer on Tony D Talks. He has also been a featured guest on The Small Business Show and the Evolve Podcast.
Whether the room is an arena or a leadership offsite, Tony speaks from what he has learned running his own companies.
The Operator Behind the Keynote
Tony started selling bulk candy at the beach when he was eight years old and helped his mother sell Mexican pottery. More than 30 businesses later, he still builds every company around serving the customer in front of him.
- Founder of 30+ businessesCompanies launched and scaled over three decades.
- Leader of 450+ peopleTeams built and managers developed across his companies.
- Restaurant owner and award-winning builderOwns the Ynot Italian restaurant group and built the 2020 Best Home in the World.
- Author of The Business Scaling BlueprintThe systems behind his companies, written down for owners and leaders.
For companies that want Tony's help after the event, he also offers consulting focused on scaling operations, leadership structure, and profit.
What Business Leaders Say After Tony Speaks
Tony DiSilvestro gave the most energetic and relevant keynote presentation I have ever heard. Everything he said resonated at all levels of our business. I can't wait to implement what we learned at the conference.
"He conveys his messages with authenticity and passion."
"He has a passion for leading and coaching others to be the best they can be."
"He brings abundant energy, positivity, and knowledge to the small business community."
"He is able to tap into both head and heart."
The Business Scaling Blueprint
Tony's book lays out the systems he used to scale his companies: how to avoid costly mistakes, build strong foundations, and put processes in place that make growth sustainable. His keynotes are built on the same frameworks.
Take the Business Scaling Scorecard
Answer a short set of questions about leadership, people, process, and profit, and see where growth in your company is getting stuck.
Before You Book a Business Keynote Speaker
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What does Tony DiSilvestro speak about?
Tony speaks about scaling a business without breaking it: aligning leadership, people, and process, building systems that run without the owner, delegating in the right order, and creating teams that take ownership of results. Every talk connects back to his core message of bridging the gap between vision and bottom-line results.
Which industries does Tony speak to most often?
Hospitality, franchising, construction, and real estate are his primary focus, and each has its own keynote built around that industry's operating challenges. He also speaks at corporate events and leadership conferences where the audience spans several industries.
Can Tony tailor the keynote to our audience?
Yes. Share who will be in the room, what your organization is working on, and what you want attendees to do differently afterward. Tony shapes the stories and examples around that audience and your event format.
What session lengths are available?
Tony delivers 30-minute main-stage keynotes, 60-minute expanded sessions, 90-minute interactive breakouts, and half-day workshops for leadership teams.
How far in advance should we book?
Tony's team recommends booking three to nine months out. Shorter timelines can work depending on his calendar, so send your date through the booking form and his team will confirm availability.
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