If you spend any time on TikTok, you already know that the world’s wildest social media platform is taking the definition of celebrity to strange places. And you’d be hard-pressed to find a celeb with a stranger hobby than Francis Bourgeois, aka the TikTok Train Guy. He’s made his reputation as a trainspotter, and he’s got a massive following of 2.8 million followers who love his enthusiasm for trains. Yup, you read that right. Francis Bourgeois, whose real name is Luke Nicolson, is famous for making videos about trains. Bourgeois, who grew up in Britain, apparently spent way too much…
Author: Bob McCullough
There are many ways to get rich in life, but most don’t involve causing endless hours of frustration for millions of people. But that’s the route Erno Rubik took, and it’s worked out quite well for him. If you recognize the last name, it’s because Rubik is the inventor of the infamous Rubik’s Cube. As of 2023, Erno Rubik has an estimated net worth of $100 million. The handy little 3D box puzzle in a box that also doubles as something of a spatial IQ test. The lean, angular Hungarian inventor has certainly led an interesting life, so let’s trace…
The PayPal Mafia is an elite group of early executives who founded PayPal, an online payment system. David Sacks is one of them. He is an investor and general partner of a venture capital fund called Craft Ventures and also co-hosts the All-In Podcast. As of 2023, David Sacks has an estimated net worth of $200 million. Early Life David Oliver Sacks was born on May 25, 1972, in Cape Town, South Africa and his family relocated to Tennessee, United States when he was five years old. His father worked as an endocrinologist, but he was more inspired by his…
When it comes to online careers that have led to financial success, you’d be hard-pressed to find one more unusual than that of Belle Delphine. The 23-year old Instagram star, whose real name is Mary-Belle Kirschner, has made a name for herself in the world of cosplay and beyond by engaging in various audacious escapades that have resulted in both fame, a brief encounter with the law and banned accounts on both YouTube and Instagram. The most outrageous, of course, is her “Gamer Girl Bath Water” caper, but her other “highlights” have titles like “GamerGirl Pee” and “GamerGirl Chewed Gum.”…
When it comes to buying or investing in businesses that will provide ongoing income, there are plenty of flashy advisors working glamorous hustles. It’s easy to fall for the hype, but in many instances these “opportunities” are full of hidden bear traps. Codie Sanchez takes a different approach. She’s made her name – and the fortune that now goes with it – recommending unglamorous businesses like trailer parks, laundromats, etc., which makes her one of the most unique voices in the entrepreneurial investment world. As of 2023, Codie Sanchez has a net worth of $15 million. Her story is the…
Poker is a game of skill and it involves mastering the art of taking calculated risks. Around 100 million play poker online but it’s estimated that only 10% of players make money. Still, there are those that come out on top, playing high stakes and winning huge stacks of cash. Below we cover the richest poker players in the world. Top 10 Wealthiest Poker Players 1. Dan Bilzerian – $200 Million Despite the fact that he has never won a major championship, Dan Bilzerian is at the top of the list thanks to his social media career, trust fund, and…
It’s not very often that you get a loan from your dad to create a website that ends up making your career, but that’s exactly what happened to Tim Stokely. The end result of that small loan was that it helped Stokely attain his current net worth of $150 million. Okay, so let’s back up a bit here. Stokely was born in the UK in 1983, and he grew up with three siblings, one of whom, Guy, ended up working in finance for Barclays Investment Banker. Tim, meanwhile, got his degree at Anglia Ruskin University, where he graduated with a…
If you were watching “Shark Tank” before it became a household name, you probably remember Kevin Harrington’s face on the panel. He was on the show for two seasons and was eventually replaced by Mark Cuban. As of 2023, Kevin Harrington has an estimated net worth of $400 million. Early Days In many ways, Kevin Harrington was born to be an entrepreneur. He grew up in Cincinnati, and his father ran a successful Italian restaurant. Kevin’s father mentored him at an early age and he quickly progressed from having a paper route to starting his own driveway sealcoating business at the…
There comes a moment in the life of every career politician when moral imperatives intersect with the demands of political expediency. Most cede to the latter, but Liz Cheney definitely isn’t most politicians. Depending on which side of the fence you’re on, Cheney is either an authentic American hero or a vile villain. It takes some unusual twists and turns to shape that kind of journey. As of 2023, Liz Cheney has a net worth of $15 million. So let’s take an up close and personal look at how all of that played out for the senior representative from Wyoming.…
Modern gold miners are busy guys. They’ve got a lot of money to make, and that makes them attractive for – well, gold diggers (sorry). Take a look at Parker Schnabel, for instance. He’s one of the protagonists of the popular reality show, Gold Rush, and he’s become a popular guy in terms of his dating life. Looks-wise, Schnabel has been compared to Adam Driver, so it’s not all that surprising that he’s getting plenty of interest and action. It’s hard to tell the players without a scorecard, though, so let’s take a brief journey through Parker Schnabel’s dating life.…