356 | Robert Mazur | Former Undercover Money Launderer Tell All

The Greatness Machine

Darius Mirshahzadeh

Entrepreneurship, Education, Business

5 • 962 Ratings

🗓️ 14 May 2025

⏱️ 62 minutes

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What does it take to bring down a global drug empire—without losing your life or your soul in the process? In this gripping episode of The Greatness Machine, Darius sits down with legendary undercover agent Robert Mazur, whose covert work infiltrated some of the world’s most dangerous drug cartels. From near-death encounters and million-dollar stings to the emotional cost of living a double life, Robert shares jaw-dropping stories straight from his time posing as a high-level money launderer. In this episode, Darius and Robert will discuss: (00:00) Introduction to Robert Mazur (02:30) Robert's Journey to Undercover Work (06:02) The Medellin Cartel Operation (12:29) The Complexity of Money Laundering (20:04) The Demand Side of Drug Abuse (24:06) Hollywood vs. Reality in Drug Trafficking (26:46) The Balancing Act of Undercover Work (29:25) Addiction to Information and Success (38:27) The Toll of Undercover Life on Family (42:35) Service to Country and Personal Sacrifice (44:34) Books, Movies, and Continuing the Mission (49:01) Overcoming Barriers to Greatness Robert Mazur is a former U.S. federal undercover agent and one of the world’s leading experts on money laundering and financial crime. Posing as a mob-connected money launderer, he infiltrated drug cartels and corrupt global banks—work that led to major arrests and a $500,000 bounty on his head. He’s the New York Times bestselling author of The Infiltrator, which inspired the film starring Bryan Cranston. Today, Robert uses his deep insider knowledge to help businesses and governments better understand and combat financial crime. Sponsored by: Brevo: Get started free or save 50% for 3 months with code GREATNESS at brevo.com/greatness. Huel: Try Huel with 15% OFF + Free Gift for New Customers today using my code greatness at https://huel.com/greatness. Fuel your best performance with Huel today! Indeed: Get a $75 sponsored job credit to boost your job's visibility at Indeed.com/DARIUS. Notion: Get Notion Mail for free right now at notion.com/machine. ShipStation: Go to shipstation.com and use code GREATNESS to sign up for your FREE trial. Shopify: Sign up for a $1/month trial period at shopify.com/darius. Connect with Robert: Website: https://www.robertmazur.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RobertMazurOfficial/ Twitter: https://x.com/robertmazur/ Book: https://www.amazon.com/Infiltrator-Against-Biggest-Cartel-History-ebook/dp/B002JCJ6S4 Connect with Darius: Website: https://therealdarius.com/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dariusmirshahzadeh/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imthedarius/ YouTube: https://therealdarius.com/youtube Book: The Core Value Equation https://www.amazon.com/Core-Value-Equation-Framework-Limitless/dp/1544506708 Write a review for The Greatness Machine using this link: https://ratethispodcast.com/spreadinggreatness. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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1:00.5	Welcome to The Greatness Machine.
1:01.6	I'm your host Darius from Shazda.
1:02.8	I'm so pumped to have you here with me.
1:04.3	And listen, the greatness machine were about two things.
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1:11.3	greatness in the world and doing both of these things despite the odds against them. Each
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