Michael Franzese

Michael Franzese grew up the son of the notorious Underboss of New York's violent Colombo crime family. As Franzese rose within the ranks, he was estimated to have been making 5-8M per week from a gasoline bootlegging scheme, involving the Russian Mafia. He is also the only high ranking "made man", while still in his prime earning years, to "publicly" walk away from the mob and live to tell about it. In 1986, Fortune Magazine ranked Franzese as #18 on its list of the 50 Most Wealthy and Powerful Mob Bosses." Determined to use the compelling experiences of his former life for the benefit of corporate executives, professional and student athletes, at-risk youth, church audiences, and for anyone seeking the inspiration to beat the odds and make positive changes in their lives, he has become a highly regarded motivator and a source of invaluable information.