He starts his own small businesses and employs a set of ex-cons while mentoring them. He then turns management over to the most talented over the year, and finally hands the entire company over to the most senior person in the program. Meanwhile ownership is retained by the parent non-profit. He has done it three times and the key to low recidivism is his hands on approach. He spends time with every worker, has a magnetic personality, and is able to speak and inspire people who are at the very bottom.