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.

00:00 From Mobster to Businessman: A Life Transformed

02:55 Misconceptions of Mafia Life

06:04 Growing Up in the Shadow of Crime

08:58 The Business of the Mafia

12:06 Lessons in Leadership and Motivation

14:57 The Gasoline Scheme: A Deep Dive

17:57 The Price of Success

21:01 Fact or Fiction: Mafia Myths Debunked

24:03 Legacy and Community: Building a New Future

26:49 Game-Changing Advice and Millionaire Habits

29:59 The Turning Point: A Life-Changing Experience

33:09 Books and New Ventures: The Next Chapter

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My other podcast:Home Service Expert ⟶ https://open.spotify.com/show/4WHQ3ldGThHsP1cfzNF33G

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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.

Pace Morby is a real estate investor, educator, and media personality known for pioneering creative finance strategies like Subject-To and seller financing. Starting as a general contractor, he transitioned into real estate investing, amassing a portfolio valued at over $450 million and acquiring thousands of properties nationwide without relying on traditional bank financing. He co-founded SubTo, a real estate education community that teaches investors how to leverage creative financing techniques to build wealth. 

Timestamps:

00:00 Creative Finance

02:57 The Journey from Contractor to Investor

05:50 Non-traditional Real Estate Deals

08:47 The Future of Real Estate

11:59 Advice for New Investors

15:08 Teaching Financial Responsibility to the Next Generation

18:06 Final Thoughts

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Topics

Creative Finance, Real Estate, Seller Financing, Investing, Business Strategy, Building Wealth, Capitals Gains Tax, Home Services, Mentorship, Success, Growth, Transactions, Lucrative Opportunities, Diversification

Jocko Willink is a retired U.S. Navy SEAL officer, leadership consultant, and bestselling author. During his 20-year military career, he led Task Unit Bruiser — the most decorated special operations unit of the Iraq War. There, he learned that strong leadership means taking responsibility, staying humble, and keeping the mission clear. After the military, he cofounded Echelon Front — a consulting agency that teaches leadership principles to civilians, businesses, and teams. Jocko is also widely known for his bestselling books “Extreme Ownership,” “The Dichotomy of Leadership” and his hit podcast “The Jocko Podcast.”

Time Stamps:

00:00 Discipline and Motivation

02:58 Leadership Lessons from the Battlefield

05:56 Ownership and Accountability

08:57 Overcoming Insecurity

11:53 Environment & Personal Growth

15:09 Strategies for Young Men

17:52 Balancing Life: Work, Family, and Health

20:51 The Secrets to Healthy Relationships

24:11 The Driving Force Behind Success

Meet me at Home Service Freedom 2025 ⟶ ⁠https://homeservicefreedom.com/⁠

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Facebook ⟶⁠https://www.facebook.com/thomasmello/⁠

My other podcast:

The Home Service Expert ⟶ ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/4WHQ3ldGThHsP1cfzNF33G⁠

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Learn more about Jocko: 

Website ⟶ ⁠https://jocko.com/⁠

Echelon front ⟶ ⁠https://echelonfront.com/⁠

Victory MMA ⟶ ⁠https://victorygyms.com/

TMM Director / Series Creator - Elaina Slayton

Executive Producer - Jim Leslie

Producer - Bianca Zhou

Editor - Paul McAleavey

Camera - Cullen Fleming