The Matt King Show E187: How Michael Franzese Walked Out of the Mafia – Alive!
If you’re wondering how someone walks out of the Mafia alive, speaker, author, and ex-Mafia boss, Michael Franzese is living proof of that!
Ranked #18 on Fortune magazine's "The 50 Biggest Mafia Bosses," Michael is a made member who later turned his life around to follow the path of Christianity – and by faith and grace, he made it out alive. Michael decided to go down the Mafia path to help out his father, who was also the underboss and got imprisoned at 50 for 50 years. Like father, like son, Michael eventually took a 10-year prison sentence, thinking it was the best deal to try to preserve his life, for which he served 43 months.
In today’s episode, Michael talks about his journey from being a Mafia captain to finally joining God’s army – and how he actually managed to come out alive, and even create a strong brand for himself as a speaker and author.
Here are some power takeaways from today’s conversation:
[02:06] Michael’s family background living in the Mafia world
[06:13] What led him to join the Mafia
[13:29] Michael’s entrepreneurial endeavors (both legitimate and illegitimate)
[14:14] The most lucrative deal he fell into
[17:31] Violence as a last resort
[22:00] Being an entrepreneur today vs. being a mafia entrepreneur in the past
[23:06] The impact of the RICO statute that turned his life around
[25:30] What his relationship with his dad looked like
[34:39] Is the Mafia still prevalent today?
[36:43] Michael’s relationship with John Gotti
[38:33] How he pivoted his life to following the path of Jesus
[43:25] Your keys to success: accountability and association
[45:01] How he managed to walk out of the Mafia alive
[48:12] Developing trust with people
[51:28] Creating his branding
[54:36] The benefits of developing negotiation skills
[56:04] The greatest Mafia movie ever and his favorite Mafia-playing actors
Connecting with the Guest
Website: https://michaelfranzese.com/
Book: Blood Covenant
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4xuh0pSLRLhzWGUnpOlvXw
Instagram: @MichaelFranzese_
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MichaelFranzeseFanPage
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