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

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Ready to learn how to turn past hardships into your biggest superpower? In this video, @KaylaLivingBoldly reveals her journey from being a young mom and ballerina to founding a successful sales training company. Discover how to overcome limiting beliefs, step into your confidence, and master the art of selling—no matter what obstacles come your way.

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Imagine being 24 years old and closing a $300M arms deal with the U.S. government. David Packouz did just that—until everything collapsed.

Here’s what the movie War Dogs didn’t show you:
✔️ The real story behind the deal
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✔️ Why the government came after him

If you want to win more deals, close faster, and avoid million-dollar mistakes—this is a must-listen.

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How to Turn LinkedIn into a Lead Generation Machine

Ever wondered how to transform LinkedIn into a nonstop lead generator—even if you're just starting out? This episode reveals insider strategies to optimize your profile, leverage LinkedIn's interest-based algorithms, and use DM funnels to skyrocket engagement.

Discover how top podcast hosts and fast-growing businesses convert views into tangible revenue on LinkedIn!

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🚀 Struggling to Close Deals? Your pitch might be the problem. In this breakdown, Dan Henry reveals:

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Most salespeople are doing it all wrong… and they don’t even know it.

In this exclusive interview, we’re exposing how Myron Golden’s biblical-based sales approach skyrocketed his business by 100X—without manipulation, sleazy tactics, or pushing people into something they don’t want.

His strategy flips the script on what you think selling is and replaces it with a powerful framework that actually serves people—all while driving massive business growth.

💡 Here’s what you’ll discover in this episode:
✔️ The #1 sales mistake that keeps people stuck
✔️ Why selling isn’t about closing deals—but about serving
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✔️ Why "burning the boats" and eliminating Plan B creates success
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✔️ The role of mentorship and investing in yourself for massive growth

⚠️ If you’ve been struggling to close deals, thinking sales is about "convincing," or wondering why your clients hesitate to buy… this episode will change everything.

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Press play and prepare to unlearn everything you thought you knew about sales.