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From Mobster to Businessman: A Life Transformed
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From Mobster to Businessman: A Life Transformed
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.
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<p>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. </p><p><br></p><p>00:00 From Mobster to Businessman: A Life Transformed</p><p>02:55 Misconceptions of Mafia Life</p><p>06:04 Growing Up in the Shadow of Crime</p><p>08:58 The Business of the Mafia</p><p>12:06 Lessons in Leadership and Motivation</p><p>14:57 The Gasoline Scheme: A Deep Dive</p><p>17:57 The Price of Success</p><p>21:01 Fact or Fiction: Mafia Myths Debunked</p><p>24:03 Legacy and Community: Building a New Future</p><p>26:49 Game-Changing Advice and Millionaire Habits</p><p>29:59 The Turning Point: A Life-Changing Experience</p><p>33:09 Books and New Ventures: The Next Chapter</p><p><br></p><p>Meet me at Home Service Freedom 2025 ⟶ <a href="https://homeservicefreedom.com/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://homeservicefreedom.com/</a></p><p><br></p><p>Check Out My Social Media:</p><p>Tiktok ⟶<a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@biancazhou" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"> </a><a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@officialtommymello" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://www.tiktok.com/@officialtommymello</a></p><p>Instagram ⟶<a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbGdKd25ZRzFQNjBfQXNFSU5IVWgwVW5qQmhRUXxBQ3Jtc0tuUkRSNm1vTVFUN0xMNUlLa0VKYWtJajFlWjB4YjJwdl9nUmw5S0tfekdralVsZXliZVlqY1ZISi1WNVZjMjBSTmpkalB2WjRqSV83REJiRjd4NGp0SWtPV1N0NWotdEpEdmQ4M2lWSmhPTWk0QTFWRQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Flanablakely&v=YMWJcR9ammA" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"> </a><a href="https://www.instagram.com/officialtommymello/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://www.instagram.com/officialtommymello/</a></p><p>Facebook ⟶<a href="https://www.facebook.com/thomasmello/photos" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://www.facebook.com/thomasmello/</a></p><p><br></p><p>My other podcast:Home Service Expert ⟶ <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/4WHQ3ldGThHsP1cfzNF33G" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://open.spotify.com/show/4WHQ3ldGThHsP1cfzNF33G</a></p><p>Live Q&A submission form:<a href="https://homeserviceexpert.com/questions" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://homeserviceexpert.com/questions</a></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>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.</p>
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From Mobster to Businessman: A Life Transformed
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.
Meet Me
Check Out My Social Media
My Other Podcast
Raw Description
<p>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. </p><p><br></p><p>00:00 From Mobster to Businessman: A Life Transformed</p><p>02:55 Misconceptions of Mafia Life</p><p>06:04 Growing Up in the Shadow of Crime</p><p>08:58 The Business of the Mafia</p><p>12:06 Lessons in Leadership and Motivation</p><p>14:57 The Gasoline Scheme: A Deep Dive</p><p>17:57 The Price of Success</p><p>21:01 Fact or Fiction: Mafia Myths Debunked</p><p>24:03 Legacy and Community: Building a New Future</p><p>26:49 Game-Changing Advice and Millionaire Habits</p><p>29:59 The Turning Point: A Life-Changing Experience</p><p>33:09 Books and New Ventures: The Next Chapter</p><p><br></p><p>Meet me at Home Service Freedom 2025 ⟶ <a href="https://homeservicefreedom.com/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://homeservicefreedom.com/</a></p><p><br></p><p>Check Out My Social Media:</p><p>Tiktok ⟶<a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@biancazhou" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"> </a><a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@officialtommymello" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://www.tiktok.com/@officialtommymello</a></p><p>Instagram ⟶<a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbGdKd25ZRzFQNjBfQXNFSU5IVWgwVW5qQmhRUXxBQ3Jtc0tuUkRSNm1vTVFUN0xMNUlLa0VKYWtJajFlWjB4YjJwdl9nUmw5S0tfekdralVsZXliZVlqY1ZISi1WNVZjMjBSTmpkalB2WjRqSV83REJiRjd4NGp0SWtPV1N0NWotdEpEdmQ4M2lWSmhPTWk0QTFWRQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Flanablakely&v=YMWJcR9ammA" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"> </a><a href="https://www.instagram.com/officialtommymello/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://www.instagram.com/officialtommymello/</a></p><p>Facebook ⟶<a href="https://www.facebook.com/thomasmello/photos" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://www.facebook.com/thomasmello/</a></p><p><br></p><p>My other podcast:Home Service Expert ⟶ <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/4WHQ3ldGThHsP1cfzNF33G" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://open.spotify.com/show/4WHQ3ldGThHsP1cfzNF33G</a></p><p>Live Q&A submission form:<a href="https://homeserviceexpert.com/questions" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://homeserviceexpert.com/questions</a></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>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.</p>
