Michael Franzese reveals the untold secrets of the mob and how he turned a life of crime into a powerful story of redemption and success.

In this episode of the Next Level Podcast with Jeremy Miner, Michael shares how he went from feared mob boss to respected entrepreneur and motivational speaker. As the son of a notorious crime figure, he was drawn into organized crime, mastering negotiation, loyalty, and strategy to survive. After prison changed his life, he embraced spirituality and found a new purpose using the hard-earned lessons from his past to build a successful business and inspire others. Today, Michael continues to make an impact through speaking, mentorship, and his own wine brand.

Chapters:
00:00 - Introduction
04:50 - Life With a Mafia Boss Father
13:00 - Inside the Mob Initiation Ritual
17:15 - Mob Negotiation Tactics That Apply to Business
21:30 - Gasoline Tax Scam: The Mob’s Billion-Dollar Hustle
27:30 - CIA, the Mob, and the JFK Assassination
31:00 - Negotiating with the Federal Government
37:15 - Leaving the Mob
42:30 - Finding Purpose After Crime
46:30 - Mafia Myths Busted: What Hollywood Gets Wrong
50:03 - Business Lessons from Organized Crime

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In this jaw-dropping episode of The Next Level Podcast, Jeremy Miner sits down with none other than Green Beret, UFC fighter, entrepreneur, bestselling author, and tactical genius Tim Kennedy. From overcoming trauma in war zones to building 12 businesses from scratch, Tim unpacks the real secrets of mental toughness, discipline, and how to turn pain into power. Whether you're into military grit, entrepreneurship, or elite training, this is the episode that changes the game.

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Most entrepreneurs are losing deals—not because of bad products, but because of bad sales strategy.

In this conversation, sales expert Jeremy Miner breaks down the #1 mistake business owners make when trying to close clients—and branding expert Kap Chatfield reacts with real-time insights.

• Why traditional sales tactics don’t work in today’s market

• The simple mindset shift that changes everything

• How to sell without sounding “salesy”

• What top-performing entrepreneurs do differently

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