Author: Bob McCullough

The reality TV series Pawn Stars has become a staple show on the History channel. Corey “Big Hoss” Harrison is a colorful cast member and due to its success he’s expected to earn a hefty salary from the show. Currently, Corey Harrison has a net worth of $4 million. Key Takeaways: Corey Harrison makes an estimated $25,000 per episode of Pawn Stars. In comparison to Corey’s $4 million fortune, Rick Harrision is worth $8 million and Chumlee has a net worth of $5 million. According to the Daily Mail, the Pawn Stars store makes an estimated $1 million in annual…

Fitness programs can take a variety of approaches, and most of them can be safely categorized. Some use a soft-sell emotional approach to get potential clients off the couch, relying on that type of connection to get results. Not Nick Bare. Bare is the opposite of all that – he’s hardcore to the max, and in his case it’s hard to argue with the merits of that approach. His story is an interesting one, though, and it has helped him get rich, so let’s explore. Bare’s program is strongly tied to the fact that he’s also a former Army Ranger,…

Squawk Box and On The Money are two of the most popular sources of financial news on CNBC. Becky Quick is a host of these two programs, making her a prominent broadcast journalist on the network. Before this, she was a writer for The Wall Street Journal. As of 2024, Becky Quick has a net worth of $20 million. Early Life Rebecca “Becky” Quick was born on July 18, 1972. Her father was a geologist who followed oil production booms in the United States. Because of this, their family lived in Oklahoma, Texas, Indiana, and Ohio. They eventually made Melford,…

Many evangelists and motivational speakers have a unique gimmick or back story that they use to promote what they do, and in some cases the nature of their approach is a bit sleazy. But Nick Vujicic is the opposite of all that. He’s become a genuine inspiration for millions in his dual role, and to do that he’s had to overcome the setback of being born without limbs. It’s a special story that deserves to be shared, so let’s take a closer look at Vujicic’s achievements and the obstacles he’s had to overcome. Early Days Nick Vujicic began his journey…

Nicknames are risky, especially in the financial sector. You’d better be good if you’re going to take one on, and few sound more risky than “Mrs. Dow Jones,” even if your intent is at least partially comedic. Sacks came up with the nickname as part of her quest to demystify finance, and as a side benefit she’s managed to get rich herself after taking it on. Mrs Dow Jones has an estimated net worth of $2 million. Early Years Sacks’ father worked on Wall Street, but she always wanted to be an entertainer, so what she’s doing now lines up…

Few cultures are more fascinating than corporate cultures. People will spend most of their lives working for multiple companies, and their interactions will end up defining many aspects of their lives. Laura Whaley knows that as well as anyone, and she’s been able to turn her sketches about those interactions into a large audience. The 30-year old Canadian has racked up over six million followers, posting clips about the vagaries of corporate communication while working from home as an IT consultant. The Corporate Culture Path Whaley’s early path didn’t offer any hints that her path would be anything but ordinary.…

Nic Carter is the founder of Coin Metrics and Castle Island Ventures, and his belief in Bitcoin has made him a wealthy man. Love him or hate him, Carter has become a well-respected commentator in the crypto space. Name: Nic Carter Net Worth: $5 million Companies: Coin Metrics and Castle Island Ventures Profession: Venture capitalist Early Life Carter was born in Swaziland (now Eswatini) to British parents as his father was advising the Swaziland government on agricultural policy. Nic’s father (Laurence Carter) worked for the IFC World Bank and this led to him living in various countries. Sadly, his mother…

Ask any comedian or comedy writer about the path to fame and fortune, and they’ll probably tell you it’s a long and winding road that comes with plenty of hard work plus a few lucky breaks. Oh, and don’t quit your day job, just in case you were thinking about doing that. For Joe Mele, TikTok has been the vehicle to comedic fame. He’s become a star for his family-related skits, and Mele has definitely tapped into the power of viral videos, which have given him a huge following of over 25.9 million and a net worth of $500,000. So…

If you’ve ever fallen into one of those TikTok dance-videos rabbit holes – and who among us hasn’t had a weak moment when that’s happened? – you’ve probably encountered Paige Taylor. In many ways, Taylor was born for TikTok, and that platform was created for her. Her journey to become a TikTok celeb is mostly typical, but it does feature some twists and turns that make her at least slightly interesting, so let’s explore. Early Days Growing up in LA, the now 20-year old loved to dance, to the point where she participated in several dance groups as well as…

TikTok influencers come and go, and most don’t have the staying power to capitalize on their sudden fame and turn it into a genuine career. Stefana Avara is definitely an exception to that rule. She has been recognized for being among the top 28 fitness influencers on TikTok, Avara is doing far more than just using her stunning looks, physique and workout posts to rack up more followers. The native of Romania is 22 now, and every move Avara makes indicates that she’s in it for the long haul. So let’s take a more detailed look at her journey into…