Author: Bob McCullough

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…

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…

Esso Watches sold watches that contained negative ions. These reportedly could balance out positive ions that put unnecessary pressure on humans. Founder Ryan Naylor pitched the product on Shark Tank but it didn’t go as planned. The Sharks were skeptical about the watches and he didn’t get a deal. The business later shut down and is worth $0 in 2024. About the Founder Ryan Naylor is a serial entrepreneur from Phoenix, Arizona. He attended Viewmont High School and got a business degree from Utah State University. After graduating from college, he was president of Local Work Marketing. It was a…

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! Bridal Babes is now worth $1.5 million. The Founders Charles and Ashley Young are a married couple residing in Washington, DC. Not much is known about Charles’ background, but Ashley has a marketing degree from the University of Virginia. After college, she became a marketing expert, spending over a decade…

There are many threats to your phone outdoors, and Phoozy’s phone cases can help with this. It protects your device from overheating in the sun, sinking in water, breaking from a fall, and more. Founders Josh Inglis and Kevin Conway took it to Shark Tank and got a deal with Lori Greiner and Robert Herjavec. As of 2024, Phoozy is worth $6 million. The Founders Kevin Conway hails from Charlotte, North Carolina. He has a degree in marketing from the University of North Carolina, but spent most of his career as a professional car racer. He started racing in the…

The Hoffman mining crew became famous on Gold Rush. Nicknamed “Dozer Dave”, 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 series, including 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. Dave has other three brothers who all worked in their father’s business. Because…

Patrick Boyle isn’t your typical finance guru. As an author, hedge fund manager, and professor at King’s College London, he’s turned financial expertise into an art form. His YouTube channel, where he breaks down complex finance topics with a mix of wit and precision, has attracted a massive following. At this time, 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 got…