Author: Bob McCullough

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, often described as the most fascinating car guy on YouTube. This might sound like a somewhat superficial title, but it’s serious business. At the moment, Cleetus McFarland has a net worth of $2 million. That’s a lot of money for just being a car guy. Early Days Born in 1995 in Omaha, Nebraska in 1995, Garrett studied to become a lawyer during his college days. That sounds like the…

On the surface, you’d think that being born into a royal family would be an impediment to business success. That doesn’t seem to be the case for George Farmer, as the UK businessman has amassed a net worth of $180 million. It’s worth noting, he inherited $70 million from his family. Early Days George Farmer was born in London in 1989, and the Farmer family was British royalty. His father is Lord Michael Farmer, who once served as the Conservative Party’s treasurer, and much of the family fortune was based on his father’s expertise in the world of copper. But…

Brad Lea is an entrepreneur and businessman who’s become somewhat of a thought leader with his podcast, books, and courses. Lea made his fortune through founding LightSpeed VT, an interactive virtual training system. Today, Brad Lea has a net worth of $10 million. Early Life Brad was born in Cottage Grove, Oregon, on November 9, 1969 but didn’t grow up in a stable environment. When his parents split up, three siblings were taken to an orphanage. Eventually, his father got his life back on track and all the kids lived with him. Despite not having a good relationship, his father…

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 the investment world, but you may not be familiar with Keith Gill, the man behind the handle. Keith Gill has an estimated net worth over $250 million. His wealth is heavily tied to GameStop’s share price and fluctuates on a daily basis. During a recent livestream, Gill revealed he holds 5 million shares and 120,000 call options in his E-Trade brokerage account. Given the size of his position, it’s difficult to sell without crashing…

Being sick is already stressful enough, but getting lab results can be more draining. Everlywell resolves this by providing a way to perform health testing at home. Founder Julia Cheek appeared on Shark Tank and made a deal with Lori Greiner. It is now one of the most successful Shark Tank companies. Based on current data, Everlywell is worth $1.8 billion. Julia Cheek’s Background Hailing from Austin, Texas, Julia Cheek studied at Vanderbilt University and received her MBA with honors from Harvard Business School. In her early days, she was a world champion in horse riding before retiring in 2009.…

Lucas Cruikshank is an internet personality famous for portraying the persona of Fred Figglehorn, a 6-year-old kid with anger management issues. During this time, YouTube was a small startup and Fred was one of the first breakout stars on the platform. Since retiring the character, fans are asking, what happened to Fred? What is Lucas Cruikshank Doing Now? After all the grandiosity and some failed experiments, he abandoned the Fred channel in 2015. In recent years, other YouTubers have surpassed Fred’s prominence, yet the old channel continues to attract views. Since retiring the character, Lucas Cruikshank has played Fred in…

Nate O’Brien is a finance and lifestyle content creator who runs a popular YouTube channel. He is an entrepreneur and investor, teaching others how to start building wealth. At the moment, Nate O’Brien has an estimated net worth of $2 million. Background Nate was born on March 3, 1999 and his father and grandfather had a significant impact on his life. Growing up, Nate watched his father work for the same company for over 40 years. On the other hand, his grandfather ran a successful landscaping business. He wanted to go down the entrepreneurial path and to emulate his grandfather’s…

Fitness programs can take a variety of approaches, and most of them can be safely categorized. Some use a soft-sell emotional approach to get potential clients off the couch, relying on that type of connection to get results. Not Nick Bare. Bare is the opposite of all that – he’s hardcore to the max, and in his case it’s hard to argue with the merits of that approach. His story is an interesting one, though, and it has helped him get rich, so let’s explore. Bare’s program is strongly tied to the fact that he’s also a former Army Ranger,…

Squawk Box and On The Money are two of the most popular sources of financial news on CNBC. Becky Quick is a host of these two programs, making her a prominent broadcast journalist on the network. Before this, she was a writer for The Wall Street Journal. As a well-paid presenter, Becky Quick has a net worth of $20 million. Early Life Rebecca “Becky” Quick was born on July 18, 1972. Her father was a geologist who followed oil production booms in the United States. Because of this, their family lived in Oklahoma, Texas, Indiana, and Ohio. They eventually made…

Many evangelists and motivational speakers have a unique gimmick or back story that they use to promote what they do, and in some cases the nature of their approach is a bit sleazy. But Nick Vujicic is the opposite of all that. He’s become a genuine inspiration for millions in his dual role, and to do that he’s had to overcome the setback of being born without limbs. It’s a special story that deserves to be shared, so let’s take a closer look at Vujicic’s achievements and the obstacles he’s had to overcome. Early Days Nick Vujicic began his journey…