The Wall Street Shuffle Expert Guest Bio

Michael Franzese

Michael Franzese was once the target of multiple City, State, and Federal law enforcement agencies with one goal – bring down the man they considered one of the biggest money earners for organized crime since Al Capone.

Dubbed by Tom Brokaw as "The Prince of the Mafia," the Mafia's youngest and most financially powerful new superstar was the son of legendary Colombo Family underboss John "Sonny" Franzese.

His criminal Empire spanned multiple businesses, gambling operations, movie production, white collar crime, and enough volume to earn $6-8 million dollars a week at the height of his career, landing him at #18 on Fortune Magazine's "Fifty Most Wealthy and Powerful Mafia Bosses" list in the mid-80's.

That Was Then.

This Is Now

Imagine having Michael Corleone of Tony Soprano speaking at your event. They are fictional, of course. Michael is the real thing.

Today, Franzese is a highly respected and sought after motivational speaker who is featured at corporate events, industry conferences, and on more than 350 college campuses across the country. His fascinating life story combines entertainment with real life stories that warn business of lurking dangers from illustrations from his own past. His life story of incredible personal transformation leaves audiences on their feet and ready to face their own life's challenges.

The story of the catalyst behind his amazing change is one that also makes him in great demand as an inspirational speaker at Churches and faith based events. Franzese is the author of the autobiographical "Quitting the Mob," re-released and updated as "Blood Covenant," where he tells his story as only he can. Whether speaking to student athletes, professional athletes, business conferences, or at a Church or massive music festival, Michael's story amazes, inspires, entertains, and encourages.