Tony D’Urso Show

Most business owners are experimenting with AI.

Some are getting results.
Others are getting overwhelmed.

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Artificial intelligence is changing how businesses operate, but where does it actually create value? In this conversation, Christy O'Connor explains how business owners can use AI, automation, and AI agents to improve efficiency, create better customer experiences, and save time without losing the human element that builds trust.

What You'll Learn

• Why today's AI revolution resembles the early dot-com era
• The biggest mistakes business owners make when adopting AI
• How AI agents can improve efficiency and save time
• What should never be automated inside a business
• How to identify the bottlenecks AI can solve first

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About Christy O'Connor

Christy O'Connor is a marketing strategist, automation expert, and AI consultant with more than 26 years of experience helping businesses leverage technology for growth. Her work focuses on marketing automation, AI implementation, customer experience, lead generation, and operational efficiency. She helps business owners identify where AI creates meaningful leverage while maintaining the trust and relationships that drive long-term success.

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Most people know how to build wealth.

Far fewer know how to protect it. 

One mistake can undo years of hard work.

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The biggest threats to your wealth are often the ones you never see coming.

Ann-Margaret Carrozza has worked with thousands of clients who assumed they were protected—until taxes, lawsuits, probate, long-term care costs, or outdated planning proved otherwise. She explains where people are most vulnerable, the mistakes that create unnecessary risk, and what can be done today to better protect what you've worked so hard to build.

What You'll Learn

• Why building wealth and protecting wealth are two completely different skills
• The most common legal landmines entrepreneurs unknowingly step into
• Why a will alone may not be enough to protect your family
• The hidden risks of long-term care, lawsuits, and changing tax laws
• Simple first steps you can take now to strengthen your financial foundation

About Ann-Margaret Carrozza

Ann-Margaret Carrozza is a wealth and estate-planning attorney, former New York State legislator, and author of The Smart Woman's Guide to Building and Protecting Wealth. She has advised more than 20,000 clients on asset protection, estate planning, taxes, trusts, long-term care planning, and wealth preservation. Her work has been featured on major media outlets including Good Day New York, Good Morning America, Fox & Friends, Today, and Dr. Phil.

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Most people quit when things get difficult.

A few push through and achieve success.

Even fewer stay relevant for decades.

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Cynthia Rothrock is a martial arts champion, international action film star, author, and one of the most influential women in martial arts history. In this conversation, she shares the lesson that changed her life, how she became undefeated for five years, what it took to break barriers in a male-dominated sport, and why discipline, resilience, and continual growth remain the foundation of lasting success.

What You'll Learn

• The mindset shift that changed Cynthia's life and launched her success
• How she remained undefeated for five years in martial arts competition
• What it was like competing in a male-dominated environment
• How an unexpected opportunity led to international movie stardom
• Why staying connected with your audience is essential for long-term success

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About Cynthia Rothrock

Cynthia Rothrock is a world-renowned martial artist, actress, author, and action film pioneer. She became one of the most successful female martial artists in history, earning multiple world championship titles before launching an international film career in Hong Kong and Hollywood. With more than 70 films spanning Hong Kong and Hollywood, Cynthia remains an influential figure in martial arts, entertainment, and personal development.

She is also the author of Rothrock and Roll With the Punches and is currently developing the Black Creek film universe, including the upcoming Black Creek: Retribution.

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Artificial intelligence is getting smarter every day.

The real question is whether we are becoming wiser.
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Jeff Burningham is an entrepreneur, investor, and author of The Last Book Written by a Human. In this conversation, he explains why intelligence and wisdom are not the same thing, how leaders can use AI without outsourcing their judgment, and why presence, values, relationships, and human connection may become the ultimate competitive advantages in an increasingly automated world.

What You'll Learn

• Why intelligence is becoming abundant while wisdom remains scarce

• How to use AI without outsourcing your thinking

• Why presence is a powerful leadership advantage

• The hidden cost of constant optimization

• How to stay connected to your values in the age of AI

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About Jeff Burningham

Jeff Burningham is an entrepreneur, investor, author, and former candidate for Governor of Utah. He founded and helped grow multiple companies, co-founded Peak Capital Partners, and has invested in hundreds of businesses through Utah's Silicon Slopes venture community. He is the author of The Last Book Written by a Human: Becoming Wise in the Age of AI, a national bestseller exploring how humanity can thrive as artificial intelligence becomes increasingly powerful.

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Most people don't discover their leadership style when things are going well.

They discover it when everything starts going wrong.
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Joe Acosta helped build one of Southern California's largest towing and recovery companies while navigating catastrophes, high-stakes decisions, and a business that never stops. In this conversation, he shares lessons on leadership, team building, family, faith, integrity, and how to grow without losing what matters most.

What You'll Learn

• How to grow a business in one of the most demanding industries imaginable
• Why experience is often knowing what not to do
• How to build a strong culture in a high-pressure environment
• What Joe learned about family, legacy, and working alongside his son
• How faith, gratitude, and integrity shape leadership decisions

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About Joe Acosta

Joe Acosta is the owner of Pepe's Towing Service, one of Southern California's largest towing and recovery operations. With more than forty years of experience, Joe has built a reputation for excellence in heavy recovery, leadership, customer service, and faith-based values. Together with his son Joshua and their team, he has helped grow Pepe's into a widely recognized operation known for its recovery work and popular YouTube channel.

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