Author: Bob McCullough

Rags to riches stories are rare, but Barbara Corcoran is someone who experienced it personally. Barbara Corcoran made her money in real estate but is most known for appearing on Shark Tank as an investor. Barbara is the founder of The Corcoran Group, a real estate brokerage company. As of 2023, Barbara Corcoran has a net worth of $100 million. Early Life Barbara Ann Corcoran was born on March 10, 1949 and grew up in Edgewater, New Jersey. She was raised in an Irish-Catholic household and was the second oldest out of ten siblings. Her father Edwin, worked many jobs,…

Gianluca Vacchi is a well-known Italian businessman, writer, DJ and social media celebrity. He is famous for the extravagant lifestyle he shares on the internet with his luxury cars, jets, and yachts. He’s been dubbed by some as the world’s most interesting man. As of 2023, Gianluca Vacchi has an estimated net worth of $200 million. Background Vacchi was born in the big city of Bologna in northern Italy on August 5, 1967. His father, Marco Vacchi, was the chairman of the Bank of Bologna and afterward the proprietor of IMA, an international corporation. He studied Economics and Business at…

If you’re looking for wealth, Dubai is a pretty great place to start your search. It’s become notorious as a playground and hangout spot for the rich, especially in the cloistered world of Middle East wealth. Many of these men aren’t famous, though. Some are just wealthy, but that doesn’t make their stories any less fascinating. Their bank accounts are impressive, and so are their achievements, so let’s learn a little more about who they are and how they got so rich. 1. M.A. Yusuff Ali – $5.7 billion Yusuff Ali, who is from India, is the Chairman and Managing…

Some men are born to be business success stories. They hit the ground running when opportunity knocks, and after that, they just keep going. That’s definitely the case for Blake Mycoskie. The founder of Toms shoes and a former guest on Shark Tank, has amassed a net worth of over $300 million during his career as an entrepreneur. If you like success stories, Mycoskie should definitely be one of your go-to guys, so let’s trace his journey and see how he made millions while still maintaining a social conscience. Early Days Mycoskie was born in Arlington, Texas in 1976, to…

Most lawyers want to win big cases. Some want to set legal precedents, or establish themselves as legislators. Others want to get rich and become celebrities, but they know full well that the profession often doesn’t lend itself to that, and most fail to climb that mountain. Not Judy Sheindlin. The woman who eventually became known as Judge Judy has flipped the legal celebrity game completely upside down, although she definitely didn’t become a lawyer with that in mind. So let’s trace her journey. Sheindlin really did chart a remarkable path to fame and fortune, and to many ordinary people,…

Bridal Babes is an online bridal and bridesmaid boutique that caters to women of all colors and sizes. They sell stylish, form-fitting dresses that let women show off their curves and skin tone. Founders Charles and Ashley Young pitched their business on Shark Tank and got a deal with Emma Grede! As of 2023, Bridal Babes is worth $1.25 million. About the Founders Charles and Ashley Young are a married couple residing in Washington, DC. Not much is known about the husband’s background, but Ashley has a marketing degree from the University of Virginia. After college, she became a marketing…

When it comes to being the spouse of a celebrity, few rides match the craziness of the marriage-go-round that comes with getting hitched to Kim Kardashian. That’s definitely been the case for Damon Thomas, who was Kim’s first husband. The brand of craziness Thomas experienced has been overshadowed by the antics of Kanye West, but Thomas definitely has an interesting story to tell. Thomas is a music producer, and he married Kim in 2000. The marriage lasted until 2004, which is now considered a relative eternity for a formal Kardashian union. Kim has since revealed that Thomas was high on…

The Hoffman mining crew became famous on Discovery Channel’s reality series Gold Rush. Nicknamed “Dozer Dave”, Turin was a standout person in the group and was their quarry and mining expert. His skills have led him to appear in several other programs, including his own show Dave Turin’s Lost Mine. With his mining and media endeavors, Dave Turin has an estimated net worth of $2 million. Early Life David Turin was born in Sandy, Oregon on April 21, 1959. His father, Jim, is an owner of a quarry called Jim Turin & Sons in their local area. Dave has other…

Like all business sectors, real estate is ever-evolving. Brandon Turner, the founder of Open Door Capital, is an expert in the field, and does his best to keep up with the latest trends. This helps him be an effective educator through his BiggerPockets podcast and books. As of 2023, Brandon Turner has a net worth of $10 million. Early Life Brandon was born in Washington, DC on July 9, 1985. Before becoming a millionaire, he struggled through life. He was covered in student debt while working for a history degree at Northwestern College. Turner had the idea to start an…

For women, building a media career based largely on presenting political opinions can be a treacherous endeavor. The political world has become something of a minefield, and in our current divisive climate, opinions are often interpreted in all kinds of distasteful ways. Ana Kasparian, though, has negotiated that minefield with poise and intelligence. Using the likes of Barbara Walters as her inspiration, she’s gained a reputation as a smart progressive commentator, and her achievements to date have been impressive. Given all that, let’s take a closer look at her journey and the things in her background that shaped her approach…