Author: Bob McCullough

Back in the day, they were known as touts. Then they became wise guys, and slowly evolved into insiders. Who are we talking about? Why, sports betting experts, of course. They’re the people who go beyond the odds and help you pick the winners. Those picks come at a nominal price, of course, and for “Vegas Dave,” aka Dave Oancea, those picks have helped make him rich. Vegas Dave has an estimated net worth of $20 million. The majority of his wealth has come from making savvy moves in the memorabilia market. Early Life The 48-year old was born in…

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 life, it helps to have a good gimmick. However, problems can arise when your gimmick edges over into scam territory. This 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 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 offer. At…

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. At this point, 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 it stands, Manny Khoshbin has a net worth of $80 million. Early Years Manuchehr Khoshbin was born in Iran on January 14, 1971 and spent most of his childhood there with his four siblings. The family moved to California in 1985, initially they struggled and at one point were living in a car.…

The number of video creators is on the rise, so there is a big demand for cinematography accessories and PolarPro provides just that. The company designs and sells specialized camera solutions for content creators. Jeff Overall pitched his business on Shark Tank and got a deal with Mark Cuban and Robert Herjavec. Fast forward to 2024 and PolarPro is worth an estimated $15 million. About the Founder Jeff Overall is an entrepreneur and videographer from Newport Beach, California. The adventure-seeking businessman studied economics and accounting at UC Santa Barbara. He got a taste for entrepreneurship at an early age. At…

Drinks made from herbs and medicinal plants are healthy but they don’t normally taste nice. Entrepreneur Rosa Li aimed to change this with Wildwonder, a line of sparkling probiotic beverages made with super herbs. The startup featured on Shark Tank in January 2023 and got a deal with Tony Xu. Currently, Wildwonder is worth an estimated $8 million. Rosa Li’s Background Rosa Li was raised in Beijing, China, but relocated to San Francisco. Li graduated from Northwestern University and spent a semester studying in London. Later she got an MBA from Stanford! Rosa has a strong background in finance and…

Roominate is a construction toy for young girls. Founders Bettina Chen and Alice Brooks set up the company to get more women into the engineering industry. The entrepreneurs got a deal with Lori Greiner and Mark Cuban on Shark Tank. In 2025, Roominate is worth an estimated $15 million. The Founders Bettina Chen and Alice Brooks are from San Francisco. Bettina got her engineering degree from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and Alice got hers from the California Institute of Technology. The two met in 2010 while studying for their master’s degrees at Stanford University. The pair quickly became friends…

Car enthusiast Doug DeMuro has become an influential figure online and has turned his passion into big money! In addition to his car review YouTube channel, he owns an auction business called Cars & Bids. Currently, Doug DeMuro has an estimated net worth of $15 million. Key Takeaways Doug DeMuro has made the majority of his wealth from selling an equity stake in Cars & Bids for $37 million. The deal valued the company at $80 million. His main YouTube channel makes $2,500 per day and $900,000 annually in ad revenue. Background Born in Denver, Colorado on May 22, 1988,…

It’s natural to be curious about the source of great wealth, especially when that wealth is as significant as that of Jeff Bezos, who made billions founding Amazon. It’s a sad story that reveals much about Bezos’ ruthless corporate ways, so let’s dig into the tale of Ted Jorgensen and see what happened to him and the spawn he created. Bezos’ father died back in 2015, long after giving young Jeffrey up for adoption. He died with a net worth of about a half million dollars without ever reuniting with his son. Early Days Bezos was born to Ted Jorgensen…