Author: Bob McCullough

Have Turkish celebrity chefs become a new foodie cult? If you’ve followed their antics lately, you might be inclined to say yes, especially if you follow the antics of Burak Ozdemir, aka CZN. Flamboyance is the key to success in their world, and Ozdemir has some great tricks that have helped him acquire an $11 million net worth. Background Ozdemir was born to an Arab family in Yayladagi, a small Turkish town near the Syrian border. His father owned a textile shop called Cinzano, which helped lead to Burak’s nickname, CZN (pronounced che-ze-ne). His cooking skills, however, came from his…

One of the most unique ways to get rich is inventing a scientific product that’s indispensable, and that’s definitely the case for Andy Hildebrand, the inventor of Auto-Tune. The pitch-correction software has been used for nearly every chart-topping album made in the past 20 years. As loathed as Auto-Tune is by many, it made Hildebrand a rich man. As things stand, Andy Hildebrand has a net worth of $20 million. So let’s explore his history as well as that of his unique creation. Early Days Hildebrand is the first to admit he wasn’t a normal kid. He was an easily-distracted…

If you’re going to be a travel icon these days, you need a strong gimmick. And if that gimmick is a nickname, it has to be memorable enough to cut through the noise. Enter Bald and Bankrupt, better known as Benjamin Rich. He may be bald, but he definitely ain’t bankrupt. What started as a self-deprecating channel name has turned into a highly profitable media brand. Bald and Bankrupt’s estimated net worth is $3 million, driven largely by the sustained success of his YouTube channel, which regularly pulls 2–5 million views per upload. Where the Money Comes From Books and…

If we’ve learned anything from social media it’s that it’s a great vehicle for both pranks and social experiments. Sometimes these are one and the same, and occasionally the folks who design them end up rich and famous for reasons that are obscure. That’s definitely the case for Juan Gonzalez, who has amassed a net worth of $3 million plying his trade. It’s been a strange journey for sure, so let’s check out the various steps that led to his success on YouTube. Early Days Gonzalez was born in Cancun, Mexico in 1993, but he keeps much of his early…

For most women, being labeled a gold digger would be considered an appearance-based slur. Nothing says “greedy witch” quite like trying to marry for money, but if you made that assumption about Tyler Mahoney, you’d be dead wrong and then some. Mahoney is an attractive model, and she’s one of the stars of “Aussie Gold Hunters,” and the gold Mahoney is after is the shiny stuff you dig out of the ground. So how did she get here? Let’s explore. Mahoney definitely has an intriguing story to tell, and to a large extent it’s really all about the gold. Early…

Robert Bobroczky is a young basketball player from Romania who became a media sensation because of his unbelievable height of 7’7″. He played in his home country and was encouraged to move to the United States in 2016. But there hasn’t been much news about him since. So, what happened to Bobroczky? Who is Robert Bobroczky? The athlete was born in Arad, Romania on July 17, 2000. Despite rumors of having an overgrowth syndrome or a hormonal disease, Robert gets his tall stature from healthy genetics. His father, Zsigmond Bobroczky was a professional basketball player with a height of 7’1″.…

With the rise of reality shows such as RuPaul’s Drag Race and its spin-offs, drag culture has been thrust into the spotlight. Their methods and bank accounts are definitely worth examining, so let’s take a glimpse into the world of rich drag queens and see how they made their money. 1. RuPaul – $60 million To call RuPaul a drag queen, a transvestite or a female impersonator would do considerable justice to her power of celebrity. It might be better to describe him as a fashion icon and a reality show celebrity when you take a deeper dive into her…

Animals are wonderful creatures that give a lot of life to the planet. Renowned Dr. Jan Pol advocates for all of them in his Nat Geo Wild reality television series, The Incredible Dr. Pol. He is a veterinarian who specializes in large farm animals and has an estimated net worth of $1.5 million. Early Life Jan-Harm Pol was born on September 4, 1942, in a province in the Netherlands called Wateren, Drenthe. He is the youngest of six children and grew up on a dairy farm. Since the age of 12, he wanted to become a veterinarian after assisting with…

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. Through real estate and angel investing, Barbara Corcoran has a net worth of $100 million. This makes her the sixth richest cast member on Shark Tank. Name: Barbara Ann Corcoran Net Worth: $100 million Annual Earnings: $14.5 million Source of Wealth: Real estate, investing and book sales Husband: Bill Higgins Key Takeaways…

Hailing from the North of England, True Geordie is a passionate Newcastle United supporter. He burst onto the scene in 2013 with a fiery takedown of ex-Newcastle player Nile Ranger. Brian Davis ripped into Ranger describing him as useless and didn’t have enough talent to play for the first team. It turns out he was right as Rangers career has gone downhill since leaving Tyneside. He has come along way, from recording rant videos on an iPhone to building a successful podcast on YouTube. Before making YouTube his full-time career, he worked as a deep sea diving instructor but quit…