# Ep.499 Al Capone Wasn’t Defeated by Rivals. He Was Defeated by His Books.

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Published: 2026-07-01T13:00:00+00:00
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Duration seconds: 108

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Al Capone built an empire that looked untouchable from the outside. Violence, bribery, bootlegging, and political protection made him seem impossible to stop. But his downfall did not come from a louder competitor or a dramatic street fight. It came from the quiet back office, where Frank J. Wilson helped prove the income tax case that brought him down. In today’s episode, we break down why the biggest threat to your business is not always the rival you can see. Sometimes it is the weak contr...

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