The Case of the Missing Sole

The entrepreneurial Richard Frantellini and his first wife, through shrewd maneuvering, transformed a family-owned mom and pop business into an empire. Their Frantellini Shoe Factory and real estate holdings came about thanks to their partnership with two immigrants from Milan. One of the minority partners is an inventor who developed a blockbuster product that came to be known as The Frantellini Sole. The success of this product fueled expansion and riches that exceeded expectations for Ri...