After Hours Podcast

Hosted by Dean Franzese

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Introducing the After Hours Podcast with your host Dean Franzese! Join us on a captivating journey through life, business, and the intricate pathways to success. If you've ever known Dean as the sharp-suited mortgage expert, get ready to discover a whole new dimension as we delve into intriguing conversations that happen after hours. Join us for weekly episodes wherever you get your podcasts!

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March 2, 2026Episode 71 hr 3 min

Nice Guy vs Good Man — The Brutal Difference

In this powerful After Hours conversation, Dean Franzese and Zach dive deep into what truly separates a nice guy from a good man. They break down the realities of discipline, emotional control, fatherhood, purpose, and why consistency is the real key to long-term success. This episode pulls back the curtain on the pressure men face, the lessons learned through adversity, and how real growth actually happens. If you're serious about leveling up in business, life, and mindset.Connect with Dean!Deanfranzese.com #AfterHoursPodcast #MensGrowth #SelfImprovement #Discipline #PurposeDriven #ModernMasculinity #MindsetMatters #ConsistencyWins #EntrepreneurMindset #TheJourneyPodcast

February 16, 2026Episode 644 min

Why Hard Work Still Beats Talent in 2026

Welcome back to the After Hours Podcast. In this episode, Dean Franzese sits down with Dom Cusamano, owner of a 4th-generation construction business, to talk about entrepreneurship, family business, work ethic, and why instant gratification is hurting the younger generation. They dive into the reality of running a 24/7 business, building trust with clients, personal branding, and the balance between success and enjoying life. If you’re an entrepreneur or want to become one, this conversation is packed with real lessons and hard truths.Connect with Dean!Deanfranzese.com #entrepreneurship #businesspodcast #smallbusiness #successmindset #workethic #personalbranding #entrepreneurlife #sales #motivation #selfimprovement

February 9, 2026Episode 51 hr 19 min

The Reality Of Building A Million Dollar Business

Welcome back to the After Hours Podcast with host Dean Franzese. In this episode, Dean sits down with John and Massimo, founders of Lionsure Insurance, to talk about entrepreneurship, building businesses with your best friends, and the real truth about success behind the scenes. They share the highs, the failures, cold calling, scaling a company, and why hard work still beats instant gratification. This episode is packed with real business lessons, mindset shifts, and motivation for anyone chasing freedom and building a legacy.#AfterHoursPodcast #DeanFranzese #Entrepreneurship #BusinessPodcast #Sales #Startups #SuccessMindset #FinancialFreedom #EntrepreneurLife #Motivation

February 2, 2026Episode 445 min

Why Most People Fail in Real Estate (The Mental Game No One Teaches)

In this episode, I sit down with real estate veteran George Castro. With over 30 years of experience to talk about longevity, mindset, leadership, and what it really takes to build a sustainable career in real estate. We dive into navigating market cycles, staying mentally strong through pressure, and why consistency and discipline matter more than short-term wins. We also explore legacy, family, and the importance of mentorship in today’s fast-changing real estate landscape. This conversation is packed with timeless lessons for agents, brokers, and anyone building a long-term career in sales and business.Connect with Dean!Deanfranzese.com #RealEstate #RealEstatePodcast #RealEstateAgents #RealEstateBroker #SalesMindset #BusinessMindset #Entrepreneurship #Leadership #RealEstateSuccess #RealEstateLife #SalesCareer #PersonalDevelopment #FamilyBusiness #Legacy #LongTermSuccess

January 26, 2026Episode 31 hr 15 min

The Cost of Always Chasing “What’s Next”

Most people don’t realize how fast life is moving until they stop and actually look. In this episode of After Hours with Dean Franzese, we have a real, unfiltered conversation about success, hustle culture, burnout, grief, fatherhood, business, discipline, and learning how to slow down in a world that never stops pushing for more. From losing loved ones, to chasing goals, to realizing that success doesn’t always feel the way you thought it would — this is a conversation about perspective, growth, and enjoying the journey before it passes you by.Connect with Dean!Deanfranzese.com #AfterHoursPodcast #LifeAdvice #MentalHealth #Burnout #HustleCulture #SelfImprovement #MensMentalHealth #Purpose #Discipline #PersonalGrowth #LifeLessons #PodcastClips

January 19, 2026Episode 245 min

I Interviewed Andrew Tates Lawyer | Joseph McBride

In this episode of After Hours, Dean Franzese sits down with Joseph McBride, a high-profile attorney known for defending controversial figures such as Andrew and Tristan Tate, protecting free speech, and taking on cases most lawyers won’t touch. Joe shares the personal story that led him into law, the cost of standing by his principles, and why he believes justice, faith, and legacy matter more than reputation.Connect with Dean!Deanfranzese.com #FreeSpeech #CancelCulture #JusticeSystem #Masculinity #FaithAndPurpose #MensMentalHealth #LegalPodcast #TruthMatters #Legacy #AfterHoursPodcast #DeanFranzese #JosephMcBride #Courage #ModernCulture #andrewtate #tatespeech #tatebrothers

January 12, 2026Episode 11 hr 0 min

The Mindset That Keeps You Winning Through Hard Times

The After Hours Podcast is officially back for Season 3. Host Dean Franzese sits down with Gio, Jared, and Gabe for a real, unfiltered conversation about growth, consistency, relationships, and the journey of building a life and career together. Recorded in Dean’s new office and studio, this episode reflects on how far they’ve come, what they’ve learned along the way, and why staying disciplined, grounded, and positive matters more than ever. From business and mindset to family, faith, and friendships, this conversation is about showing up every day and trusting the process.Connect with Dean!Deanfranzese.com #success #businesspodcast #mentalhealth #burnout #hustleculture #faithandwork #entrepreneurship #discipline #personaldevelopment #mindset #leadership #worklifebalance #growth #motivation #selfimprovement

October 2, 2024Episode 101 hr 3 min

The Key To SUCCESS Is Stop Making Excuses And How Fatherhood Changed My Life

The After Hours Podcast is back! In this episode I sit down with Zach and Jake from The Journey Podcast and we speak about how becoming a father changed my life, the keys to success, and how making excuses gets you no where in life. Check Out My Website https://www.deanfranzese.com/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/deanfranzese https://www.instagram.com/the_mortgage_masters Get Pre Approved https://www.hartfordfunding.com/ Check Out My Podcast! https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL9o3bp2DvrYDQb7jLA5XOWNj3Wteawp4N

April 15, 2024Episode 1253 min

The Hard Truths Of Life That We Easily Forget

Welcome back to the After Hours Podcast! Today I sit down with Gio, Jared, and Zach and we dive into some of the hard truths of life that we often forget. Check Out My Website https://www.deanfranzese.com/ Join Team Franzese https://linktr.ee/teamfranzese Get Pre Approved https://www.hartfordfunding.com/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/deanfranzese https://www.instagram.com/the_mortgage_masters

April 8, 2024Episode 1155 min

Truths Of Life We Easily Forget

Welcome back to the After Hours Podcast! In today's episode we dive into the truths of life that we as humans easily forget on a daily basis. Hopefully this is a reminder to you guys to start focusing on these things and make a change in your life. Check Out My Website https://www.deanfranzese.com/ Join Team Franzese https://linktr.ee/teamfranzese Get Pre Approved https://www.hartfordfunding.com/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/deanfranzese https://www.instagram.com/team_franzese https://www.instagram.com/thejourneypodcast https://www.instagram.com/ztc6