CFD 405 - The Message Is Greater Than The Money

This is an intriguing story of wealth, scandal, and redemption. Joe Gagliano is a former member of the New Orleans Mafia, and architect of one of the biggest sports point-shaving scandals in American history - the subject of his new book, No Grey Areas: The Inside Story of the Largest Point Shaving Scandal in History and the Consequences Thereafter.   At the age of 24, Gagliano quarterbacked the ASU basketball point-shaving scandal, still one of the largest scams in sports history. Not only did he outsmart the sports betting world, as an entrepreneur Joe managed to create a number of legitimate and highly successful businesses. Podcast Highlights: Who is Joe Gagliano? Now a family man, and resurrected entrepreneur, Joe is the son of a cop and two-time felon. Joe Gagliano then and now; living by default vs. conscious choice and direction The dark side of gambling; the impact on career, relationships, and overall happiness Investing vs. gambling Transferrable skill sets Is it possible to learn how to run a business from a felon? Living in the Grey-Area Many of the skill sets required to operate in the grey-area of law are very effective in managing a business. “Applying those skills, in the proper channels, can lead to great success.” Joe’s Takeaway Being one-degree off center, at an early age, may lead you astray years down the road. “It takes twenty-years to build a reputation, and five-minutes to ruin it.” ~ Warren Buffet Links: Instagram: NoGreyAreasBook Twitter: @NoGreyAreas www.nogreyareas.com www.facebook.com/nogreyareasbook Thank you for listening! If you enjoyed this podcast, please subscribe to the show on iTunes!