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 Meet me at Home Service Freedom 2025 ⟶ https://homeservicefreedom.com/ Check Out My Social Media: Tiktok ⟶ https://www.tiktok.com/@officialtommymello Instagram ⟶ https://www.instagram.com/officialtommymello/ Facebook ⟶ https://www.facebook.com/thomasmello/ My other podcast:Home Service Expert ⟶ https://open.spotify.com/show/4WHQ3ldGThHsP1cfzNF33G Live Q&A submission form: https://homeserviceexpert.com/questions 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.