Jul 16, 2020
On this week’s episode, I dig deep with Former Mafia Boss
Michael Franzese. He is one of the most memorable guests I’ve had
on the show because his jaw-dropping story is world’s away from
anything myself and listeners are familiar with.
At the height of his career, Franzese was one of the most notorious
mob bosses in New York City. Renowned for his sophisticated
business skills, he became best-known for operating a high-profile
gas tax scam in the 1980s that saw him earning up to $8M a week.
After 8 years of defrauding governments out of hundreds of millions
of dollars, Franzese served 8 years in prison. During that time, he
renounced his ties to the mafia and became a born-again Christian -
turning his back on a life of crime to become a motivational
speaker and author.
In our fascinating conversation, we talk about why he was so
successful in business, his time behind bars and his unlikely
transition into Christianity. I’ve asked him some questions he’s
never been asked before so if you want an inside look into the life
of a real-life Tony Montana or Michael Corleone, then you’ll want
to tune in!