Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchThe FBI Is Building Their Case—And You're Handing Them The Win
Start Preparing Before the Government Finishes Building Their Case
If you're under investigation, don't wait. A young man in San Diego hesitated to p…
1 year, 2 months ago
"But, What If I Don't Get A Shorter Prison Sentence"
Why Doing the Work Still Matters—Even If It Doesn't Shorten Your Sentence
A man texted me during Mission Impossible asking, "What if I do everything …
1 year, 2 months ago
He Lived Here 30+ Years. The DOJ Has Him—Prison First, Then Deportation.
White Collar Crime, Immigration, and the Cost of Inaction
A man living in the U.S. for over 30 years ignored clear warnings: he wasn't a citizen, and…
1 year, 2 months ago
What Will They Say About You?
After Monday's webinar, my inbox filled up. A few people said they learned something. Some asked where to start. But most just admitted they felt stu…
1 year, 2 months ago
FBI Agent Issues Blunt Warning on White-Collar Crime
What a Retired FBI Agent Says Defendants Always Get Wrong
Last week, I interviewed retired FBI agent Paul Bertrand, and his message was blunt: stop c…
1 year, 2 months ago
He Thought the DOJ's Silence Was Protection
Why Hiding a Federal Conviction Can Destroy Your Business Later
A man who avoided public disclosure of his federal conviction is now paying the price…
1 year, 2 months ago
Halfway House, Day 1: A Difficult Conversation
Why Some People Waste Their Federal Prison Experience
Sixteen years ago, I spent my first full day in a halfway house. One guy there, a former pharma…
1 year, 2 months ago
He Said He'd Prepare. He Didn't. Now He's Facing More Federal Prison Time.
Saying "Family and Freedom" Isn't Enough—You Have to Prove It
Nine weeks ago, I gave a free course to an executive facing federal sentencing. He said…
1 year, 2 months ago
My Final Day in Federal Prison—May 19, 2009
What I Promised Myself on My Last Day in Federal Prison
On May 19, 2009, I walked the track at Taft federal prison for the last time. Sixteen years l…
1 year, 2 months ago
CFO Thought It Was Civil—Now He's Facing Federal Charges
Procrastination in Federal Cases Can Cost You Everything
Inaction is a decision. I once spoke with a corporate controller who suspected invoicing iss…
1 year, 2 months ago