When you look up the word “inflammatory,” there’s a good chance you’ll find Marjorie Taylor Greene’s picture next to it, especially if you’re using a political dictionary. She’s become the bad girl of the House of Representatives, Georgia style. Greene is a Trump acolyte and an agitator, and her incendiary style has given her a national reputation. Her journey to both fame and infamy is a fascinating one, so let’s see how Marjorie Taylor Greene became a household name, in politics and beyond while giving her an estimated net worth of $5 million. Early Days Marjorie Taylor was born in…
Author: Bob McCullough
The “Craig” on Craigslist is none other than Craig Newmark. His basic looking website has been one of the leading classified ad websites for over a decade now. Before becoming an internet entrepreneur, he worked as a programmer for firms like Charles Schwab, Bank of America, and IBM. As of 2023, Craig Newmark has a net worth of $800 million. Early Life Craig Newmark was born on December 6, 1952. His father Lee was a salesman and his mother Joyce was a bookkeeper. Newmark was raised in Morristown, New Jersey, with his younger brother, Jeff. Sadly his father passed away…
For many prominent entrepreneurs and investors, the Bitcoin decision has been a serious roller coaster. Some are in, others are out, but if you’re looking for a true pioneer then Pompliano is your guy. Anthony Pompliano’s net worth is estimated to be $200 million, making him one of the richest Bitcoiners. His path to crypto fame hasn’t quite been linear, though, so let’s trace the journey and see what some of the pivot points have been. Pompliano started his financial education at Bucknell, where he was a double major, receiving a B.A. in both economics and sociology. He fine-tuned his…
Patrick Boyle is an author, hedge fund manager, and finance expert who runs a popular YouTube channel. He is a professor of finance at King’s College London and teaches Financial Derivatives and Portfolio Management. When he’s not lecturing or uploading videos, Boyle manages his hedge fund Palomar Capital Management. As of 2023, Patrick Boyle has a net worth of $2 million. Early Life Boyle was born in Boston, Massachusetts on January 17, 1976, but grew up in Dublin as his family relocated there. In 2000, he earned a bachelor’s degree in business from Trinity College Dublin. Five years later, he…
For some people, the key to living a rich, rewarding life is finding a suitable alter ego. That’s definitely been the case for Garrett Mitchell, who reinvented himself as Cleetus McFarland, who’s been described as the most fascinating and popular car guy on YouTube. This might sound like a somewhat superficial title, but it’s serious business. Car guys are everywhere on YouTube, and climbing the ladder is a dog-eat-dog affair. The serious business side has to do with Mitchell’s wealth. As of 2023, Cleetus McFarland has a net worth of $2 million. That’s a lot of money for just being…
For some foodies, the path to their career happens in a roundabout way. That’s defiantly the case for Molly Yeh, the cookbook author who has parlayed her love of food and cooking to amass a fortune. As of 2023, Molly Yeh has a net worth of $9 million. Early Life Molly Yeh was born in 1989 in Glenview, Ohio, which is a suburb of Chicago. She definitely had an interesting parental mix, as Yeh is of Jewish and Chinese descent. Yeh grew up with artistic inclinations. She attended the Midwest Young Artists Conservatory, and Yeh was a member of two…
On the surface, you’d think that being born into a royal family would be a serious impediment to business success. That doesn’t seem to be the case at all for George Farmer, though, as the UK businessman has amassed a net worth of $180 million, with a relatively small amount of that sum stemming from his royal background. His path definitely isn’t that of a typical businessman, so let’s trace his journey. It comes with a surprising number of twists and turns, and he’s managed to make himself a political powerhouse in the UK. Early Days George Farmer was born…
Brad Lea is an entrepreneur and businessman with a large following online. He’s become somewhat of a thought leader with his podcast, books, and courses. He made his money by founding LightSpeed VT, an interactive virtual training system. As of 2023, Brad Lea has a net worth of $8 million. Early Life Lea was born in Cottage Grove, Oregon, on November 9, 1969 and is now 53 years old. He has four other siblings but didn’t grow up in a stable environment. When his parents split up, three siblings were taken to the orphanage. Eventually, his father got his life…
If you’re a gamer or a Wall Street investor, you’re probably familiar with the handle “Roaring Kitty.” You likely know about the uproar it caused in both the investment and the gaming world, but you may not be familiar with Keith Gill, the man behind the handle. As of 2023, Keith Gill has an estimated net worth of $30 million. Gill’s journey to becoming a multi-millionaire wasn’t atypical, so let’s trace the path of this unique investor. Early Days Keith Gill’s early upbringing was both innocuous and normal. He was born in 1986 in Brockton, Massachusetts, and he graduated from…
Wall Street success stories come in all kinds of sizes, colors and variations, but Ryan Cohen’s story is definitely one of the more unusual ones. He’s the founder of Chewy, the well-known pet-based e-Commerce company that recently made him a billionaire. As of 2023, Ryan Cohen has a net worth of $2 billion. Cohen’s journey to acquire this wealth wasn’t an easy one, so let’s trace the path of this unique Canadian billionaire. Early Days Ryan Cohen was born into a Jewish family in Montreal in the mid-80s, and his father was an entrepreneur who ran a glassware company. The…