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Tony DiSilvestro Media Podcast episodes, guest interviews, and press

Tony DiSilvestro media coverage runs from his own interview show, the Tony D Talks podcast, to guest spots on other business shows and articles in regional news. This page gathers those appearances in one place, with a link to the original episode or article wherever one exists.

Host Tony D Talks12 Appearances Listed
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Interview host and podcast guest
Appearance Library

Episodes, Guest Spots, and Press Coverage

Tony's media appearances fall into three groups: the episodes of his own show, the programs where he sat in the guest chair, and the articles written about him or by him. Choose a group to narrow the list.

Showing all 12 appearances: Tony D Talks episodes first, then guest spots, then press. Showing 5 episodes of Tony D Talks, the interview show Tony hosts. Showing 5 shows and studios that brought Tony on as a guest. Showing 2 pieces from regional news: one report and one expert column Tony wrote.
Tony D TalksEpisode

Horst Schulze, Part One

Horst Schulze, one of the founding members of The Ritz‑Carlton Hotel Company, was the first guest Tony welcomed on Tony D Talks. This is the first half of their two-part conversation.

Host: Tony DiSilvestro
Tony D TalksEpisode

Horst Schulze, Part Two

The conclusion of Tony's conversation with the Ritz‑Carlton co-founder. Horst's own book, Excellence Wins, is available wherever books are sold, and he can be reached through HorstSchulze.com.

Host: Tony DiSilvestro
Tony D TalksEpisode

John Lee Dumas

Tony sits down with John Lee Dumas, the founder and host of Entrepreneurs on Fire, a show for new and established business owners, for a conversation about the mindset and lessons behind John's work as an entrepreneur.

Host: Tony DiSilvestro
Tony D TalksEpisode

David Meltzer, Part One

Tony catches up with his old friend David Meltzer, co-founder of Sports 1 Marketing. They discuss why meaningful connections matter in business and why David works to help the next generation of leaders.

Host: Tony DiSilvestro
Tony D TalksEpisode

Simon Bocko

Simon Bocko joins Tony as a guest on Tony D Talks.

Host: Tony DiSilvestro
GuestPodcast

What It Takes to Scale a Business With Dave Meltzer

Tony, founder and CEO of YNOT Enterprises, joins Dave Meltzer for a conversation on what it really takes to scale a business in today's volatile market.

Host: Dave Meltzer
GuestAudio studio

ForbesBooks Audio Studios

Tony joins host Joe at ForbesBooks Audio Studios. Tony talks about how he became an entrepreneur and what it takes to succeed as a serial entrepreneur who has founded more than 30 businesses.

ForbesBooks
GuestPodcast

Tage Talks Business

Episode 23 of Tage Talks Business features Tony and Ynot Italian, the restaurant group he owns. The full episode is available to stream on Spotify.

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GuestPodcast

The Fascinating Entrepreneurs Show

Tony's episode is titled What Drives Tony DiSilvestro's Thirst for Business. The episode looks at the drive behind Tony's work in business, rooted in family values and empathy. The show is available on Apple Podcasts.

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GuestBusiness show

The Small Business Show

On ASBN's Small Business Show, Tony discusses The Business Scaling Blueprint: why systems come first, how he teaches delegation, and the three pillars of his restaurant: family, quality, and community.

PressNews report

A Little Magic in Virginia Beach

WAVY previewed the Business Scaling Experience, a Virginia Beach business conference Tony organized, which invited local entrepreneurs to pitch their businesses on stage in front of judges.

ColumnExpert column

New Entrepreneurs Need a Mentor

In his expert column, Tony recalls years of 100-hour weeks, missed family moments, and burnout before he made one of his wisest decisions: getting a mentor to guide how he grew.

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Behind the Microphone

Tony D Talks, Guest Interviews, and Events

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The Small Business Show on ASBN
Tony D Talks episode graphic featuring Tony DiSilvestro and David Meltzer with the ForbesBooks logo
Tony D Talks, David Meltzer episode
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Tony with Magic Johnson at an event

The Tony D Talks podcast is the interview show Tony hosts. Guests have included Horst Schulze, John Lee Dumas, David Meltzer, and Simon Bocko.

Outside his own show, Tony has been interviewed at ForbesBooks Audio Studios and on The Small Business Show, the Evolve Podcast, and Tage Talks Business.

For Hosts and Producers

Hear How Tony Sounds Before You Book the Interview

If you produce a podcast or a broadcast segment, the Public Speaking Monologue is the quickest way to hear Tony's voice and pacing before you schedule a recording.

For the full sizzle reel and the short clips from his live sessions, visit the reel page.

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What Editors and Hosts Should Know About Tony

Tony is a keynote speaker, entrepreneur, author, and systems strategist based in Virginia Beach. He speaks as a keynote speaker at conferences and association events, and he is a ForbesBooks author and a member of Entrepreneurs' Organization.

  • More than 30 businesses launched and scaled across 30 years, with more than 450 people led
  • Author of The Business Scaling Blueprint
  • Owner of the Ynot Italian restaurant group
  • 2020 Best Home in the World Award and Best ICF Home in the Nation
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Media Requests

Book Tony for an Interview or a Story

Send the name of your outlet, the topic, and the date you have in mind. Tony's team replies about fit and scheduling, or you can write to tony@tonydtalks.com directly.