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On 11/1 Ryan Barton wrote: I try to read around one industry-related book a month. My pursuit of knowledge keeps me eager to learn as a student (always be learning). And across the last year, I've been fortunate to read titles from famed authors including David Ogilvy, Seth Godin and Jim Collins.They've each been packed with ... I'll Make You an Offer You Can't Refuse
On 9/14 Vicky Gastineau wrote: I absolutely loved Michael Franzeses first book Blood Covenant. So I was excited to see he had another book out. This book deals with business tips which is not what I expected but I was pleasantly surprised with this book. It is a quick read with only 150 pages with some very interesting ideas-he ... I'll Make You An Offer You Can't Refuse
On 9/7 Kevin Wallace wrote: I just finished the book I'll Make You An Offer You Can't Refuse: Insider Business Tips From A Former Mob Boss by Michael Franzese last night. I have to admit, it was a very good book. Now if you happen to be a Harvard Business School grad, this may not be for you. And, if you are looking for some ... Book Review: I'll Make You an Offer You Can't Refuse by Michael Franzese
On 9/2 Sassy Brit wrote: Title: I’ll Make You an Offer You Can’t RefuseAuthor: Michael Franzese Publisher: NelsonFree (Thomas Nelson)ISBN: 9781595551634Genre: Business and Economics Reviewer: Sassy Brit Alternative-Read.comEx Mafia boss, shares insider business tips in an effort to increase your success in the business ... REVIEW: I’ll Make You an Offer You Can’t Refuse by Michael Franzese ~ Nelson Free
On 8/31 Ben Komanapalli wrote: I'll make you and offer you can't refuse by Michael Franzese is a pretty interesting book. The title was the first thing that got my attention and when I saw that the book was written by a former Mob Boss I thought it should be pretty interesting since I never read any book by someone in the mob. The ... I'll Make You An Offer You Can't Refuse by Michael Franzese
On 8/31 Marvin Penick wrote: If you want to improve your leadership ability there’s a lot you can learn from a former mobster. This was originally written as a book of business tips but had quite a lot to say about running a “family” as well (pun intended). In my opinion it’s a must read. Michael Franzese was at one time ... I'll Make You An Offer You Can't Refuse
On 8/27 santos samayoa wrote: So I’m starting to diverse my library, not so much Christian/leadership book, so i took a dive with this book. Michael Franzese, an ex mob boss, writes in his book “I’ll make you an offer you can’t refuse” great leadership insights for business leaders. He ties in both Mob ... I’ll make you an offer you can’t refuse
On 8/15 Nikomas Perez wrote: In this book Franzese offers business advice that he learned in his numerous investment opportunities and his dealings with other "made men". "I'll Make You An Offer You Can't Refuse" is a different leadership book that most I've read. It's a mix of testimony and leadership. His principles are grounded ... Ethics from the Mob
On 8/11 Jerry Smales wrote: I'll Make You an Offer You Can't Refuse is a great read. You can tell why the author is a bestseller (and sure to remain a bestseller in the future). I haven't read his first or second book, Quitting The Mob and Blood Covenant, but I'm positive they are good read too. Most great writers are recognizable ... Mob Leadership
On 8/10 Kevin Hanson wrote: This is truly an odd book. To be completely honest, I'm not sure what I think of it. I've been stupidly busy with my doctoral reading and so haven't had much of a chance to read anything else. But I promised the Thomas Nelson people I would read and review the book, so I guess I better get something ... I'll Make You An Offer - Michael Franzese
On 8/10 Walter Jones wrote: I'll be the first to admit that I've had a long standing interest in the inner working of the mob and La Cosa Nostra. From the very first time I watched The Godfather, I was struck with a desire to understand how the organized crime families maintain and pass along these secret unwritten rules that ... Book Review: I'll Make You An Offer You Can't Refuse - by Michael Franzese
On 8/10 Mark Wambolt wrote: I have been actively involved with business and finance for over a decade. I traded my first stocks at twelve years old and I can remember in detail the days that I snuck out of class to go to the “bathroom” when in fact I was trading my favorite stocks on E*trade. Names like Genzyme, America Online, ... Learning by Doing
On 8/7 Franco Vallejos wrote: Insider leadership tips from a former mob boss. The mob is an entity like any other business or organization other than the fact that they kill you if you mess up or open your mouth. Here are some tips from a man who was basically the Vice President of one of the largest crime families of the time. ... Book Review
On 7/29 Walt Shiel wrote: I’ll have to admit that I’ll Make You an Offer You Can’t Refuse: Insider Business Tips from a Former Mob Boss by Michael Franzese is the first business book I’ve read in a very long time that I enjoyed. Franzese was a capo in the Colombo crime family, earning millions of dollars per week. During a ... Book Review – An Offer You Can’t Refuse
On 7/28 Jamie Bennett wrote: This is a business book that will not give you a visionary picture of success, no magic formula, no data-driven metrics, no inspirational stories……..fuggedaboutit! A great book for simple business principles (good for starting entrepreneurs) and keeps you interested through some of the stories of ... I’ll Make You An Offer You Can’t Refuse- Michael Franzese
On 7/16 Michelle Lovato wrote: I thought Michael Franzese’s new business book was the best business tip book I’ve ever read. Bar none. And I’m not just saying that because he’s a former mob boss either. Really. And I definitely know what I’m talking about. And even if I didn’t I’d have to share my new favorite word ... Former Mob Boss or Not I Really DID Like His Review
On 7/10 Todd McKeever wrote: Michael Franzese does a great job of keeping this book of only 149 pages light in reading but filled with several gems that can be used regardless of what business you are in. Michael draws upon the wisdom of Solomon as well, and as he does that you just know it is going to be good. Michael talks about ... A Book review you can’t refuse
On 7/6 Geni White wrote: I’ll Make You an Offer You Can’t Refuse Insider Business Tips from a Former Mob Boss Michael Franzese, 2009 ISBN 978-1-59555-163-4 Hdbk, 152 pp. Why does information about the ‘Mob’ fascinate so many of us? This book, whether you own/run a business or not is no exception. Highly readable, the ... Former Mob Boss advises businesses
On 7/5 Hilary Baumann wrote: This book is part of the NelsonFree program where you can get the physical book, the ebook (pdf, kindle or mobi), and audiobook all included in the price of buying the physical book. I will review the NelsonFree program in another post. In my opinion, the best way to consume this book is the ... I’ll Make You an Offer You Can’t Refuse: Insider Business Tips from a Former Mob Boss
On 7/4 Noreen Radcliff wrote: This sounds like it would be quite an interesting book doesn't it? It has a catchy title and was written by a former mob boss. In truth it seemed somewhat cliche and at times read like a movie script, with mobster anecdotes and phrases.he premise is to compare two philosophies of life and how they apply ... Common but fun.
On 7/4 Alex Penduck wrote: I recently read ‘I’ll Make You An Offer You Can’t Refuse‘ by ex Mob Boss Michael Franzese as part of the Thomas Nelson Book Review Bloggers program. This book intrigued me for one reason, that fact that Franzese was once part of the mob! For one who loves the gangster movies like the Godfather, Good ... I’ll Make You An Offer You Can’t Refuse by Michael Franzese
On 7/3 Sheryl Tuttle wrote: In I'll Make You an Offer You Can't Refuse, Michael Franzese, former capo in the Colombo crime family, shares his insight and wisdom in running and making the most of your business. From the basics, like creating a written business plan, to keeping it legal, Michael offers antidotes and stories that ... Not the Business Book Readers May Think
On 6/30 Nancy Famolari wrote: Michael Franzese tells it like it is. He knows what he's talking about and is able to use stories from his mob experiences to illustrate his lessons. Most of the discussions are standard business lessons. This doesn't mean that people follow the advice, but it is generally available. However, for me, ... Great Stories – Good Advice
On 6/25 Marilyn Lewis wrote: I normally stay far away from business books because I honestly don’t believe any sane successful business person would freely and so willingly share the secrets that made them successful in the first place but I have to admit,even I couldn’t resist Michael Franzese’s I’ll Make ... I’ll Make You An Offer You Can’t Refuse
On 6/23 Mara Kim wrote: Michael Franzese changed his life from being a capo in the Columbo Crime era to helping others succeed in business legally. Mr. Franzese shares practical advice on how to succeed in business. Even the mob needs a solid business plan in order for them to succeed. The difference between the mob business ... Solomon or Machiavelli?
On 6/20 Kimberly Day wrote: This book offers advice to people interested in the area of business, particularly those looking to become an entrepreneur. The author draws on his own personal experience and the experiences of others to comment on what works and what does not in the business world and in life. The book contains eleven ... I’ll Make You an Offer You Can’t Refuse: Insider Tips From a Former Mob Boss - by Michael Franzese
On 6/18 Alana Tutwiler wrote: What does the Italian Mafia have in common with a small business or a giant corporation? A lot, according to Michael Franzese in his latest book. The author of two previous books about his life as an infamous mobster and his eventual downfall continues his story of redemption from a life of crime. ... Book Review-I'll Make You an Offer You Can't Refuse by Michael Franzese
On 6/17 Craig Owens wrote: Okay, I’ll be honest with you, the title of Michael Franzese’s latest book sounds like a cliché — I’ll Make You An Offer You Can’t Refuse. Sounds like a line right out of The Godfather or Goodfellas, right? But if you’re involved in the world of business, Mr. Franzese’s book is exactly that: an offer ... I’ll Make You An Offer You Can’t Refuse (Book Review)
On 6/16 James Coles wrote: I actually think, at least this time around, you should risk refusing Michael Franzese’s offer. I’ll Make You An Offer You Can’t Refuse was written to find “similarities between running a mob enterprise and operating a legitimate business.” (Page 7) It is an interesting idea for a book; mob’s ... I’ll Make You An Offer You Can’t Refuse by Michael Franzese
On 6/16 Don Dudley wrote: By Michael Franzese As a member of Thomas Nelson’s Book Review Blogger program(http://brb.thomasnelson.com/) , I was sent the latest book from former Mafia boss, Michael Franzese. He shares tips on how to start a successful business. Many of the habits and tactics he used in the Mob can be used (legally) in the business world. ... Review: I’ll Make you an Offer You Can’t Refuse
On 6/15 Justin Wright wrote: In I'll Make You an Offer You Can't Refuse Michael Franzese offers some sage advice on running a business, from a former crime boss's persepctive. It is not so much an instructable on success in business as an explanation of a business philosophy. He explains the mafia's fascination with Machiavelli, ... I'll Make You An Offer You Can't Refuse
On 6/14 Chase Clemons wrote: Business tips from a mobster? Seems strange at first glance, I know. However, it turns out that multi-billion dollar mob operations (including both legal and illegal activities) are run with similar business ideas and models as all the other ones. In I’ll Make You An Offer You Can Refuse, former ... I’ll Make You An Offer You Can’t Refuse
On 6/13 Nicole Sofet wrote: Have you ever thought about starting a business only to back down because you think you won’t know what to do? Well in I’ll Make You An Offer You Can’t Refuse by the former mob boss Michael Franzese he teaches you tips and tricks of the game he learned while in the mob. He ... I’ll Make You An Offer You Can’t Refuse by Michael Franzese
On 6/12 Nicole Rogers wrote: Michael Franzese used to be in the mob. He was pretty successful in his Mafia business dealings, but eventually the life caught up with him (he says that’s the case for all mobsters) and he went to prison. Franzese doesn’t get into the reasons he decided to leave the mob, but he did and now makes ... review: i'll make you an offer you can't refuse by michael franzese
On 6/11 Bill Reichart wrote: A couple of weeks ago, I received a book from Thomas Nelson publishers for review - and it was truly an offer I couldn't refuse. I'll Make You an Offer You Can't Refuse, is authored by ex-wiseguy mobster, Michael Franzese. Franzese has taken his years of mobster exploits with the Colombo crime family ... Fuggedaboutit!
On 6/5 Bob Garbett wrote: What on earth could someone in legitimate business learn from a former mafia capo? Apparently, quite a bit. In “I’ll Make You An Offer You Can’t Refuse,” Michael Franzese writes about how the lessons learned from conducting mob business can be applied in today’s business environment. He rightly ... "I'll Make You an Offer You Can't Refuse"
On 6/1 Ignacio Valdez wrote: This book is about a former mob boss, Michael Franzese, who was able to leave the mafia and live to tell about how his experiences as an outlaw helped him make important business decisions. Although Michael does not glorify mafia life, he does provide information you can use in business. One very ... Business Meetings Will Never Be The Same!
On 5/30 Rachelle Dawson wrote: In I’ll Make You an Offer, Franzese shares eleven chapters of business tips, including hire employees you trust, seek advice before making decisions, learn from your failures, operate with integrity, and pay your taxes. He recounts stories from his former life in the mob in order to back up his assertions ... Book Review: I'll Make You an Offer by Michael Franzese
On 5/28 D Thomas wrote: I had never heard of Michael Franzese before I started to read his Book, “I’ll Make You An Offer You Can’t Refuse by Michael Franzese”. I had no idea what to expect, but slowly as I read further into the book, he won me over with his no nonsense talk and attitude. Combining Machiavelli and ... Insider Business Tips From A Former Mob Boss
On 5/26 Michael Combs wrote: Overall this book has a lot of good information about how to be successful in business, unfortunately you can find it in a lot of business books. What makes this book worth reading is the stories Michael Franzese has to tell about his life in the mob. I would much rather it had been completely about that ... Good stories, Same information
On 5/16 Austin Gardner wrote: The book gives good practical insight. He compares the insights of Solomon and Machiavelli! As a mobster The Prince by Machiavelli was required reading. The Prince promotes a self seeking pragmatic lifestyle that causes a person to live in fear and doubt. Solomon from the Bible gives advice that is ... I’ll Make You an Offer You Can’t Refuse
On 5/11 Emily Decobert wrote: I’ll Make You An Offer You Can’t Refuse Michael Franzese Thomas Nelson, Nashville TN (2009) ISBN: 978-1-59555-163-4 Reviewed by Emily Decobert Rating: five stars!!! According to the TV show, mob bosses spend their time ordering around their henchmen, having people ’whacked’ and eating pasta. ... I'll Make You An Offer You Can't Refuse
On 5/11 Cari Ray wrote: Book Review: Michael Franzese was a highly successful mob boss with the Colombo family and the youngest individual on Fortune magazine’s “The Fifty Biggest Mafia Bosses” survey. At one time in his career, he ran a multi-million dollar gasoline cartel in direct competition with the ... I’ll Make You An Offer You Can’t Refuse By Michael Franzese
On 5/6 Patricia Janes wrote: Having had renounced the “blood oath” that bound him to a life of crime, Michael Franzese feels the urge to redeem himself and share with the reader some basic lessons he has extracted from his former life of running a “mob enterprise”. Written from the colorful perspective of a former mob ... I’ll Make You an Offer You Can’t Refuse by Michael Franzese
On 5/5 Ellen Vanderwerf wrote: Title: I'll Make You an Offer You Can't RefuseAuthor: Michael FranzesePublisher: Thomas Nelson, 2009I found this book a little difficult to read. I chose to read it because I was intrigued by the idea of a former mobster giving moral business advice in a book. He is a good writer, and has a friendly, ... Book Review
On 5/3 Janet Carter wrote: I'll Make You an Offer You Can't Refuse: Insider Business Tips from a Former Mob Boss By Michael Franzese / Thomas Nelson I choose this book for my husband to read because he is a fan of Mob movies and books. Also, I was curious as to how this book ended up in the hands of Thomas Nelson. Here is what ... I'll Make You an Offer You Can't Refuse
On 5/3 James E. Robinson wrote: I'll Make You an Offer You Can't Refuse: Insider Business Tips from a Former Mob Boss by Michael FranzeseDisclaimer: i received a copy of this book for review from Thomas-Nelson Publishers.I'll Make You an Offer You Can't Refuse: Insider Business Tips from a Former Mob Boss was an interesting book. ... Book Review: I'll Make You an Offer You Can't Refuse
On 5/1 Traci Green wrote: have read many books on starting and running a business. I chose to review this book expecting much of the same information as I had read before, but with an entertaining delivery. Franzese delivers some practical business tips focused on success and failure, but with a common sense approach. This book ... Book Review: "I'll Make You An Offer You Can't Refuse" by Michael Franzese
On 4/28 Eileen Velthuis wrote: So I got this book because it was too funny to pass up (and it was free to me). It's called I'll Make You an Offer You Can't Refuse: Insider Business Tips from a Former Mob Boss, authored by a born-again ex-Cosa Nostra guy, Michael Franzese. I think the point of the book was actually to be an inspirational ... Mobsters, Business, and Me; A Natural Mix? (Or I'll Make You An Offer You Can't Refuse by Michael Franzese; A Review)
On 4/27 Jimmy Moncrief wrote: I’ll Make You An Offer You Can’t Refuse is a straight talking book business book if there every was one. Michael Frazese balances business advice with real life examples, albeit most of the examples are illegal. The biggest asset the book has is the simplicity. The book flows well and is very ... Mob Boss Meets the Business World
On 4/24 Jerry Beers wrote: As a capo in the Colombo crime family, Michael Franzese operated businesses that generated millions of dollars each week. Then he left that life behind. After turning his life around and serving time, he now helps teach others how to run legitimate businesses.I really didn't know what I was going to ... Review: I'll Make You an Offer You Can't Refuse by Michael Franzese
On 4/20 Katie Downs wrote: With wry humor and sound knowledge, Michael Franzese brings us "I'll Make You An Offer You Can't Refuse". This book gives astute business advice and compares this advice with his mob experiences. Contrary to many other authors, Franzese does not give a magic formula... Refreshing Approach to Business Advice
On 4/17 Brian Baute wrote: I got a copy of I’ll Make You an Offer You Can’t Refuse, the new leadership book by former mobster Michael Franzese. The content was fairly typical (and forgettable) leadership material, but what most interested me was that this was a NelsonFree book - a new concept from publisher Thomas Nelson that “means you not ... NelsonFree
On 4/15 Brance Gillihan wrote: Whatever kind of business or organization you’re running, former Mob Boss, Michael Franzese, has a few tips for you. Based on lessons he learned as a high income earner for the Mob who has now gone strait, Franzese compares and contrasts the philosophies of Machiavelli and Solomon, applying his own experiences to the world of ... Michael Franzese: I’ll Make You An Offer You Can’t Refuse
On 4/14 Boyd Bettis wrote: The first time I heard Michael Franzese was when he spoke at Elevation Church. So, when I saw this book as an option for review for Thomas Nelson Publishers I was very curious to read it and see his perspective on business. To be honest right of the bat, his content is nothing new. It's nothing life ... Review of 'I'll Make You An Offer You Can't Refuse'
On 4/13 John Maringmei wrote: This book by Michael Franzese, a former mob boss, provides a view in the working of the mob and how to implement the principles he learnt in the mob for running a successful business legally.It is written in an easily readable style without using too many fancy words. It gives a good insight on how the ... Book Review - "I'll Make You An Offer You Can't Refuse"
On 4/12 Ryan Markel wrote: Former mob caporegime Michael Franzese came clean from organized crime and has built a reputation as a successful motivational speaker. He’s also guessing that he knows something about business and lessons learned from both honest and dishonest living. He might be right. The first half of the book ... Stick with IT
On 4/11 Jean Oram wrote: Book Review: I’ll Make You An Offer You Can’t Refuse: Insider Business Tips from a Former Mob Boss By: Michael Franzese Who can resist a book on business advice written by a former mob boss? I couldn’t. I picked it up and was pleasantly surprised. The wiseguy’s got voice. He ... Book Review: I’ll Make You An Offer You Can’t Refuse: Insider Business Tips From a Former Mob Boss
On 4/11 Brenda Wood wrote: Well I am refusing this offer. This book is definitely not for me. While the Proverbs sections are good, I have no interest in reading about the criminal mind or what they might do instead. I was in business for many years and one might think the information would appeal to me, but no, no, no. I am happy ... I'll Make You an Offer You Can't Refuse
On 4/10 Sally DiStefano wrote: About the Author:Michael Franzese was one of the mob's biggest earners since Al Capone, and the youngest individual at age 24 on Fortune magazine's "Fifty Biggest Mafia Bosses." Then, after dodging the law for years, Franzese pled guilty, accepted a ten-year prison sentence, and quit the mob.What secrets ... I'll Make You an Offer You Can't Refuse: Insider Business Tips from a Former Mob Boss by Michael Franzese
On 4/9 Chantal Wiebe wrote: Forget everything you ever thought you knew about the mob. And forget Tony Soprano. If you thought mobsters are unskilled goons with guns, you need a few lessons about business on the street. Michael Franzese, a mafia prince, offers those lessons in his latest book. Now retired from mob life, he was ... I'll Make You An Offer You Can't Refuse
On 4/8 Renee Fountain wrote: Having been a corporate robot for years, I've read hundreds of business books and all of them pretty much say the same thing. Michael Franzese gives the same advice, but with a much different approach. As they say, it's not what you teach, but how you teach. Franzese was very successful in business, ... I'll Make You An Offer You Can't Refuse
On 4/8 Vivian Deliz wrote: Subtitle - Insider Business Tips from a Former Mob BossThis book is not at all what I was expecting. This is a very good book. The "Insider Business Tips from a Former Mob Boss" are totally different than what I expected to read about. I thought it would be one-liners with some short paragraphs but the ... I'll Make You an Offer You Can’t Refuse by Michael Franzese
On 4/7 Cherise Kachelmuss wrote: 4.0 out of 5 stars Great Mobster Business Book, April 7, 2009 By Cherise Kachelmuss "Cher" (IL) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME) With my husband going to grad school for Business and with my background in Business, I am always looking for new and relevant books. I came across the book "I'll Make ... Great Mobster Business Book
On 4/5 Marian Perera wrote: I admit it. I requested "I’ll make you an offer you can’t refuse" out of sheer curiosity as to why it was published by Thomas Nelson, which is known for inspirational books. The contrast between those and a book about how to use Mafia techniques to prosper in business was intriguing. Of course, ... An offer I had to review
On 4/4 Brian Miller wrote: Time once again for a Thomas Nelson book review, and this may be the one that does me in. I read I'll Make You an Offer You Can't Refuse by Michael Franzese, and with the review I am going to give it I will probably get "whacked." In one chapter, addressing how-to books, Franzese offers this opinion, ... I'll Make You an Offer You Can't Refuse
On 4/3 MaryAnne Johnson wrote: Special thanks to ThomasNelson.com for this incredible opportunity to review this book: I was trying to sum up this book in a few short words, but the very best description I've read is: "The small book contrasts a Machiavelli (the end justifies the means) and Solomon (integrity first) way of life/business, ... I'll Make You an Offer You Can't Refuse
On 4/3 Alla S. wrote: In “I’ll Make You An Offer You Can’t Refuse,” an ex high-profile Italian mafia mobster and the underworld crime world celebrity of sorts, Michael Franzese uses his experience in the Mob to write a rather captivating book of advice to people looking to be successful in what they do. Leaning heavily ... I'll Make You An Offer You Can't Refuse, Michael Franzese
On 4/3 Becky Campbell wrote: You could refuse to read Michael Franzese's book and not miss too much. The former mob boss's book of insider business tips has a few gems, but is overall full of common sense business tips that even I, a stay-at-home mom mostly removed from the business world, know. The small book contrasts a Machiavelli ... An Offer You Could Refuse
On 4/2 Scott Millard wrote: I recently finished I'll Make You An Offer You Can't Refuse by Micheal Franzese for the Thomas Nelson BRB project. What can I say, being from New Jersey how could I refuse the opportunity to review a business book written by an ex-mobster.I actually listened to the book instead of reading it because ... I'll Make You An Offer You Can't Refuse
On 4/2 Lisa Harman wrote: Securities fraud, mortgage fraud, and corporate fraud. Pick up a newspaper these days and you can’t be sure if you are reading the financial section or the crime beat. In his latest release, former mob boss, Michael Franzese, takes his readers inside the mob to illustrate that in the long run crime ... I'll Make You An Offer You Can't Refuse
On 4/1 Michael C. Brown wrote: As a college student taking Business courses in College and with today's business climate this is a great book to read and think about. These "Insider Business Tips from a Former Mob Boss" are totally different then what I expected to read about. I figured it would be a few quips and snazzy quotes ... A Book you Can't and Shouldn't Refuse...