In this jaw-dropping episode of To The Point Home Services, we welcome Michael Franzese the former top-ranking member of the Colombo crime family who ran one of the most lucrative Mafia rackets in U.S. history. Today, a reformed businessman and motivational speaker, Michael recounts for us his astounding tale—of growing up under the guidance of a storied mob kingpin, of stealing from the government to the tune of billions of dollars, and, ultimately, of quitting the life and building a legitimate empire.

🎙️ No matter contractor, business executive, or just interested in high-stakes stories of redemption and leadership, this episode offers hard-won lessons on how to build a team, motivate people, and take advantage of opportunity—short of being in the underworld.

🎯 KEY TAKEAWAYS:

Michael's history: underboss son in the Mafia, pre-med student turned made man

How the gas tax rip-off swindled the government out of millions per week

Racketeers or gangsters: how Michael built a business empire by hiring the best

Street-smart lessons in leadership: how to inspire without fear, delegate to succeed

Why he defected from the Mafia—and what he paid in return

Faith, redemption, and becoming a global speaker

Business advice that actually works for home service entrepreneurs

⏱️ TIMECODES:

00:00 – Welcome & intro

00:45 – Growing up in the shadow of organized crime

03:20 – Authenticity vs. posers: Who's really “connected”?

05:00 – How Michael got pulled into the Mafia

10:30 – The rise of the billion-dollar gas scam

15:00 – Negotiating with oil companies and staying under the radar

20:15 – Managing people: mafia-style

27:00 – Racketeers vs gangsters in business

33:00 – The power of planning and delegation

38:00 – Walking away from the life: the cost of redemption

41:00 – Faith, family, and finding purpose

43:00 – Final thoughts + meet & greet info

🔗 MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:

 • Michael Franzese YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@MichaelFranzese

 • Michael’s Book: https://store.michaelfranzese.com/

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