Mason Balbier shares how drug addiction led to a shocking bank robbery spree, the high-stakes moments, and the consequences that followed. From desperation to incarceration, this is a real story of crime, addiction, and the fight for redemption.

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Timestamps:

00:00:00 From Felonies to Entrepreneurship: Mason's Transformative Journey

00:05:25 Early Life and Family Challenges

00:11:09 The Ultimate Travel Test: Relationships and Adventures

00:16:54 Struggles with Addiction and Descent into Drug Abuse

00:22:38 Growing Up in a Jewish Neighborhood

00:28:14 Reflecting on 10 Years Clean: A Journey from Addiction

00:33:59 How NordVPN Protects Your Online Privacy

00:39:20 Plotting a Drug Deal Heist

00:45:10 A Series of Crimes and Arrest

00:50:51 The Bank Heist: A Personal Account

00:56:51 False Accusations and Deception

01:02:34 Life Inside North Carolina State Prison

01:08:28 Transformative Encounter in Prison

01:13:12 From Work Release to Reselling Sneakers: A Journey to Success

01:18:28 From Construction to Sneaker Business: A New Path

01:24:25 Successful Store Launch and Vision for Expansion

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