In this episode of the Nightmare Success in and Out podcast, Brent Cassity interviews Jeff Martinovich, CEO of a Wealth Management Company, who shares his experience of going through a trial and being sentenced to 14 years in federal prison. He rejected 3 different plea deals standing up for what he believed to be the truth. He lost everything: his career, reputation, family, homes, assets, and liberty. Jeff served our country in the first Gulf War. He grew a wealth management company from zero to a multi-billion dollar company that faced regulatory scrutiny and allegations following the 2008 financial crisis. The process took several years, during which time Jeff shares his pain of seeing so many people affected in the company he loved. Despite the challenges, Jeff remained hopeful and believed in his ability to win at trial. In this conversation, Jeff Martinovich shares his experience navigating the white-collar criminal justice system, including his trial and sentencing. He discusses the challenges he faced in court, and the manipulation of evidence. Jeff taught himself federal criminal law while in prison and twice reversed the trial courts decisions on appeal. He also became a valuable resource to other inmates with their motions for appeal. Jeff emphasizes the importance of resilience, perseverance, and having a plan to make forward progress. He also highlights the support he received from his wife and friends, and the opportunities that came his way after his release. Jeff is now using his brilliant brain to help other companies grow. Jeff's story serves as a reminder to never give up and to keep pushing forward, even in the face of adversity. A positive mindset is everything. Be sure to pick up Jeff's new book, "When not if." HIs book is a CEO's survival and revival against what he was constantly told were impossible odds providing an inspiring success playbook we all can use when our black swan event knocks on your front door. Show sponsors: White Collar Support Group prisonist.org and Autoplaza Direct.