Speaking
Talks for founders who have outgrown their systems.
Keynotes and workshops on founder dependency, operational control, and building a company that scales without breaking the person at the top.
Author of four books · Keynotes, workshops, and fireside conversations · On stage or virtual
For event organizers
Your audience has heard the pep talks. They need someone who has operated, not just advised, and who will tell them the truth about scale.
This is for you if
You run a conference, company offsite, or founder community. Your audience carries real revenue and real responsibility. You want a speaker who leaves them with decisions to make, not quotes to post.
This is not for you if
You want a hype act or a generic leadership talk. These sessions are direct and practical, built for people who run things.
The talks.
Three core themes, each shaped around your audience and the outcome you need.
01
The Founder Bottleneck
Why growing businesses stall at the person who built them, and how to take yourself out of the critical path without losing control.
The room leaves with: the decisions that should no longer need them.
02
If It Only Lives in Your Head, It Isn’t a System
Operational control for companies that have outgrown the founder’s memory: turning what one person knows into systems a team can run.
The room leaves with: the first system to build, and who owns it.
03
The Business Grows as Far as the Founder Does
Positioning, pricing, focus, and the personal standards that separate founders who scale from those who stall.
The room leaves with: one standard to raise, starting Monday.
Built to outlast the day.
One message, in the format that fits your room.
Keynotes
45–60 minutes for conferences and leadership events. Shifts how the room thinks.
Workshops
Three hours to a full day. Changes what they do next, and ends with decisions made.
Event workbooks
Take-home workbooks that turn every talk into action.
Founder networking
Curated founder connections that extend after the event.
FAQs
The questions event organizers ask most.
Who are the talks for?
Founders, owners, and leadership teams. Rooms where people are responsible for results, not just ideas.
Is every talk tailored?
Yes. Before the event, Tony meets with your team to understand the audience, the stakes, and the outcome you need. No stock presentations.
Do you speak virtually?
Yes. Virtual sessions are built for the screen: tighter, more interactive, and held to the same standard as a live room.
What does it cost?
One flat fee, paid once. Individual sessions are $500. Major events are $7,500. Travel, if required, is quoted separately. Share your event details and you’ll receive a proposal within 48 hours.
How far in advance should we book?
8–12 weeks is ideal. Tony takes a limited number of engagements each year, so earlier dates are secured first.
Do you travel?
Yes, domestic and international. Travel is arranged in the proposal.
Can the talk connect to ongoing work with our team?
Yes. Many engagements continue into The Intensive or a Foundation cohort for leadership teams, so the talk becomes a starting point rather than a one-off.
How do we book?
Send an inquiry with your date, audience, and goals. If it’s the right fit, you’ll receive a proposal, and the date is held on confirmation.
Bring the conversation to your room.
Share your date, audience, and goals. You’ll hear back within 48 hours.
