Podcast Episodes

Defendant: The Feds Are Always Watching

A defendant expected probation. Instead, he got 120 days in federal prison. He cooperated, repaid the money, and took responsibility. But he failed t…

1 year, 4 months ago

Defendants: The Easy Way or The Right Way?

A defendant just sentenced to a year and a day in prison called me to share his mistake: he took the easy way. He outsourced everything to his lawyer…

1 year, 4 months ago

Mistake Some Defendants Make After Getting Indicted

A lawyer told a prospective client it was "way too early" to prepare for sentencing. But was it too early for the government to arrest him? Too early…

1 year, 4 months ago

This TIP Totally Changed My Life in Federal Prison—Use it in 2025!!

Most people in prison read books to kill time. I did too—until my business partner, Michael Santos, asked me, "What did you learn?" I had no answer. …

1 year, 4 months ago

My First Job After Federal Prison

A former physician just out of prison told me he couldn't find work—but after some digging, I learned he'd turned down jobs he felt were beneath him.…

1 year, 4 months ago

How David Moulder Avoided Federal Prison—Lessons from His Sentencing

If you're facing a federal sentencing hearing, you need to hear about David Moulder—not because he got lucky, but because he took action when most de…

1 year, 4 months ago

5 Things I Will NEVER Do Again Because I Went To FEDERAL PRISON

1. One Drink Can Cost Everything

A DUI isn't just a ticket—it can wreck your career, relationships, and freedom. I'll never take that risk again. A r…

1 year, 4 months ago

The BEST Part About Going To FEDERAL PRISON

Perspective Shift: At first, all I saw were my losses—career, reputation, freedom. But in prison, I met men who had served decades without bitterness…

1 year, 4 months ago

Changing Times: Longer Federal Prison Sentences for Guilty Pleas

Many assume that pleading guilty and repaying restitution guarantees a lighter sentence. Not always. Federal prosecutors often argue that delays in t…

1 year, 4 months ago

Home Depot Is Beneath Me: A Doctor's Ego vs. Federal Sentencing

A doctor awaiting sentencing laughed at the idea of working at Home Depot, thinking it was beneath them. That attitude sends a bad message to judges.…

1 year, 4 months ago