
Criminally Good Business Advice with Ex-Mobster Michael Franzese
Michael Franzese had it all — power, money, and the Mafia at his back. As a top captain in the Colombo crime family, he masterminded a gas tax scheme that brought in billions and made him a billionaire by 35. Then, he did the unthinkable: he walked away from the mob and lived to tell the tale. Today, he's a best-selling author, sought-after speaker, and respected entrepreneur and CEO — living proof that even from a dark and dangerous past, a new and successful future can be built.
00:00 From Mobster to Businessman: A Life Transformed
02:55 Misconceptions of Mafia Life
06:04 Growing Up in the Shadow of Crime
08:58 The Business of the Mafia
12:06 Lessons in Leadership and Motivation
14:57 The Gasoline Scheme: A Deep Dive
17:57 The Price of Success
21:01 Fact or Fiction: Mafia Myths Debunked
24:03 Legacy and Community: Building a New Future
26:49 Game-Changing Advice and Millionaire Habits
29:59 The Turning Point: A Life-Changing Experience
33:09 Books and New Ventures: The Next Chapter
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Topics: Business, Motivation, Success, Mafia Life, Culture, Movies, Crime-family, Mobsters, Gasoline Scheme, Jail, Prison, Solitary Confinement, Life Lessons, Work-Life Balance, Family, Spiritual Awakening.
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