Author: Bob McCullough

We all gotta eat. That’s a fact of life, and some people use it to justify some amazing ways to put food on the table. Thomas Dam had one of those amazing ways, and in theory it should have set him up to be a multimillionaire. But Dam was unlucky in business, to say the least. Careless, too, and that combination cost him nearly all the money he should have made as the original inventor of the troll doll. An Adorable Beginning Dam was born in Denmark in 1915 in a small town, and his main characteristic was that he…

If you know anything about Elon Musk, you know that he likes to talk big. And unless you’ve been living in a cave, you’ve probably been unable to avoid publicity about Elon Musk talking big. There are a lot of parts and pieces when it comes to the so-called “Musk Mystique” – but one of the foundational elements is that Elon Musk is a self-made man, despite the fact that his family was wealthy when he was young. Family Elon Musk was born in South Africa in 1971, and has three siblings, including a brother and sister who were twins.…

Eyewris, a solution to a long-standing issue faced by many who require reading glasses, was brought to life by Mark Singer and his son Kenzo Singer. The duo appeared on season 14 of Shark Tank and closed a deal with all five Sharks! Eyewris is worth an estimated $1 million. They presented their unique product, a foldable reading glass design that can be worn on your wrist, providing a practical solution for those who often misplace their glasses​. The father and son duo gave a heartwarming pitch that had some of the Sharks in tears. Lori Greiner in particular was really…

Death is an inevitable part of life, and no one is immune to it, not even billionaires. Despite their immense resources, they too face challenges. Elon Musk, the visionary entrepreneur, is no exception. In 2002, a heartbreaking tragedy struck Musk and his then-wife, Justine. Just ten days after welcoming their first child, Nevada Alexander, he died of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS). This devastating condition can be caused by brain abnormalities, respiratory sickness and low birth weight, among others. They tragically discovered their son had stopped breathing after arriving home from a night out. The death hit Elon and Justine…

There is no shortage of hair products on the market, but there aren’t many for those with textured hair. Founded by Monique Little, You Go Natural (YGN) is a company that caters to this niche market and also sells headbands, turbans, and head wraps. They appeared on season 14 of Shark Tank and scored a deal with Mark Cuban. As of 2023, You Go Natural is worth an estimated $5 million. Monique Little’s Background Monique Little is a New Jersey native currently based in Dallas, Texas. Little attended Rutgers University and got a bachelor’s degree in business and managerial economics.…

Most people travel with one suitcase and at least one bag. But this means you have to carry and secure more things during your trip. The Cincha travel belt lets you strap a smaller piece of baggage onto your main luggage, so you only have one thing to worry about. Founders Ash Sharma and James Baker pitched their product on Shark Tank and got a deal with Barbara Corcoran. As of 2023, Cincha Travel is worth an estimated $2 million. About the Founders Ashley Sharma and James Baker are San Francisco natives and are currently based in Oakland, California. Apart from…

For some people, life consists of correcting the mistakes of others. Some even make a living at it—proofreaders and copy editors come to mind, and there are professionals in all corners of life who essentially feed on errors. It can be a good gig, but it’s rarely a great way to get rich. Unless you’re Bette Nesmith Graham, who invented the ultimate vehicle for erasing mistakes: Liquid Paper, aka “white out.” She called the product Liquid Paper, but most of us know it by its colloquial name. What many people don’t realize is that Bette Nesmith Graham managed to amass…

If you’re gonna get by in this life, it helps to have a good gimmick. However, problems can arise when your gimmick edges over into scam territory, which is exactly what happened to Steve Comisar, who came up with one of the funniest cons in recent memory. So what did he do? Simply put, Comisar put an ad in national magazines advertising a solar-powered clothes dryer for the incredibly low, low price of $49.95. Thousands of people ignored the old adage “if it looks too good to be true, it probably is,” and rushed to take Comisar up on his…

Psi Bands are acupressure wrist bands that claim to help with nausea relief. The company mainly helps people suffering from morning sickness and motion sickness. Founder Romy Taormina pitched her product on Shark Tank but wasn’t able to get a deal. As of 2023, Psi Bands is worth an estimated $3 million. About the Founder Romy Taormina is a mom of two from Pacific Grove, California. Taormina got a bachelor’s degree in business and marketing from California Polytechnic State University. Growing up she felt passionate about entrepreneurship. At university Romy became a member of the American Marketing Association. After graduating,…

Real estate and entrepreneurship are common ways to become a millionaire in the US. This is exactly how Manny Khoshbin made his fortune and he isn’t afraid to show it off. Manny is the President of The Khoshbin Company, Inc. and the founder of Contrarian Academy. As of 2023, Manny Khoshbin has a net worth of $80 million. Early Life Khoshbin was born in Iran on January 14, 1971 and spent most of his childhood there with his four siblings. Manny moved to California in 1985 with his family. The family initially struggled and at one point were living in…