Welcome to another gripping episode of the Million Dollar Stories Podcast! I’m your host, Mike Fallat, and today we have a guest whose life story could be straight out of a Hollywood thriller. Joining us is Robert Mazur, a former federal agent and the author of "The Infiltrator: My Secret Life Inside the Dirty Banks Behind Pablo Escobar's Medellin Cartel." Robert’s story is nothing short of extraordinary, and today, we’re diving deep into his secret world.

For five years, Robert lived a double life, going undercover as a money launderer in the criminal underworld. His mission? To infiltrate the multi-billion-dollar international drug empires, specifically Pablo Escobar’s Medellin Cartel, and expose the financial systems and dirty bankers that fueled it. As an undercover agent, Robert gained access to the highest levels of these criminal networks, posing as a businessman who could launder money for drug lords, corrupt politicians, and terrorists.

The Infiltrator isn’t just a story about drug cartels—it’s a look into the hidden side of global finance, where banks like BCCI were actively aiding the Medellín cartel. Robert meticulously gathered evidence over years, leading to one of the most astonishing operations in law enforcement history. At a fake wedding, federal agents arrested more than 40 high-ranking criminals, all of whom were found guilty and sent to prison, including corrupt bankers who helped launder billions.

Today, Robert takes us behind the scenes of this dangerous mission, revealing how he balanced his real and undercover lives, the challenges of working in such treacherous environments, and what it was like to bring down some of the world’s most powerful criminal organizations. This is a conversation you don’t want to miss. Let’s jump in with Robert Mazur and his incredible story, The Infiltrator.

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Welcome back to the Million Dollar Stories Podcast! I’m your host, Mike Fallat, and today we have an incredibly inspiring guest joining us—Evan Dash, a man whose entrepreneurial journey is deeply rooted in values, integrity, and a relentless dedication to serving others. Evan is here to talk about his book, "A Dash of Good: How to Turn a Business Based on Values into a Valuable Business," where he shares his remarkable story of rising from setbacks to success.

Evan’s path to entrepreneurship wasn’t a straight line. After failing out of college, he began his career as a firefighter, where he learned the core values of selflessness, teamwork, and the importance of enriching others' lives. These values propelled him into corporate retail, where he climbed the ranks to become Senior Vice President at Macy’s. But despite his rapid ascent, Evan lost sight of what mattered most: the customer and the principles that had once guided him.

After being fired from Macy’s, Evan found himself at rock bottom. It was during this time of crisis that he rediscovered his purpose, betting on himself and building a business centered on enriching lives. In "A Dash of Good," Evan explains how he used the values he learned as a firefighter to create a kitchen products business focused on service, empathy, and community.

In today’s episode, Evan shares how he turned this value-driven mission into a successful enterprise, navigating challenges from financing and competition to eventually selling his company. We’ll dive deep into how a business built on serving others can create real value and why these principles are essential for long-term success. Evan’s story is proof that success doesn’t come from cutting corners but from sticking to the values that matter most.

Let’s get started with Evan Dash and A Dash of Good!

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Welcome to another episode of the Million Dollar Stories Podcast! I’m your host, Mike Fallat, and today we have a guest who’s about to flip conventional business wisdom on its head. Joining us is Carl Schramm, author of "Burn the Business Plan: What Great Entrepreneurs Really Do." Carl is not just any business expert; he’s the former president of the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation, cofounder of Global Entrepreneurship Week, and a leader in the StartUp America initiative. He’s also been dubbed "The Evangelist of Entrepreneurship" by The Economist.

In today’s conversation, Carl is here to debunk some of the biggest myths about entrepreneurship. While many believe that you need a perfect business plan to succeed, Carl’s research shows that most of the world’s most successful companies—Apple, Google, Facebook—didn’t start with a formal business plan at all. In fact, Burn the Business Plan argues that success in entrepreneurship is more about real-life experience, solving problems you’ve encountered firsthand, and leveraging your existing networks—rather than following rigid academic models.

Carl also shatters the stereotype of the young, tech-savvy entrepreneur. Did you know that the average entrepreneur is actually 39 years old? And that those over 40 are five times more likely to succeed than their younger counterparts? Carl’s insights are invaluable for anyone who thinks they’ve missed the window to start their own business or who feels bogged down by the traditional "startup playbook."

We’ll be diving deep into Carl’s experiences, his advice for entrepreneurs juggling careers and mortgages, and why the best business ideas come from real-world experience, not classroom theory. So if you're ready to rethink everything you know about starting a business, this episode is for you. Let’s get started with Carl Schramm and Burn the Business Plan!

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