Steve Holtz is editor in chief for CSP Daily News and beverage editor for Winsight Media. He has been covering the convenience-store industry and the beverage category for more than a decade. Contact him at sholtz@winsightmedia.com, on Twitter: @CSPbeverages.
Sessions for Steve Holtz
From Crime to Consequence: Michael Franzese on the Mob, Fraud, and Embracing Transformation
In this captivating talk, former mob boss Michael Franzese shares his journey of transformation from a high-ranking member of the Colombo crime family to a motivational speaker and author. Drawing from his personal experiences, Franzese provides a firsthand account of how he developed and executed a massive gasoline tax fraud scheme that defrauded the federal government out of $8 million per week at the height of his criminal career. Franzese discusses how he managed to transition into legitimate business after leaving the mob and offers valuable lessons on ethical leadership and the importance of building strong relationships.
With his engaging storytelling and hard-won wisdom, Franzese inspires audiences to embrace change and strive for success in every aspect of life.
Former Mob Captain, Author, and Corporate Fraud Expert
Content Director, Convenience Group | Moderator
CSP Daily News
C-Suite in the Hot Seat!
There's a reason why our brains love to get information fast! And our Hot Seat session delivers with burning questions, hot topics, and answers to the industry’s most pressing issues. Steve Holtz and Mitch Morrison sit down with c-store top industry leaders to fire off questions in a mini one-on-one interview. In "blink and you'll miss it" fashion, if you're not here, prepare for some serious FOMO!
Chief Executive Officer
Moto, Inc.
President and CEO
Rutter's Farm Stores
Content Director, Convenience Group | Moderator
CSP Daily News
Vice President, Retailer Relations & Event Content Director | Moderator
Winsight Media and Events
Steve Holtz
CSP Daily News

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