Success Stories

Following his basketball career, NBA Hall of Famer Kobe Bryant turned to investing in companies like BodyArmor and may have been helped on this new career path by billionaire Elon Musk. What Happened: Bryant spoke highly of Musk during an appearance at a 2017 convenience store trade show promoting...

Warren Buffett, the iconic investor and chairman of Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE:BRK), is renowned for his timeless advice on wealth-building. What Happened: With a net worth of approximately $142 billion, Buffett's strategies resonate deeply with those seeking financial success. Among his key pieces...

America's wealthiest billionaires have witnessed an extraordinary year in 2024, with their fortunes far outpacing the 3% growth of the U.S. economy. What Happened: Surging markets, fueled by advancements in technology and artificial intelligence, have propelled their wealth to unprecedented levels...

Mark Cuban, the serial entrepreneur and investor best known for his role on “Shark Tank,” had a surprisingly simple goal when he became a millionaire: avoid spending all his money at once. What Happened: After selling his software company, MicroSolutions, for $6 million in 1990 and...

Peter Buffett, son of billionaire investor Warren Buffett, made a life-changing decision 47 years ago when he traded his inheritance to “buy time." Although he missed out on what would have been hundreds of millions of dollars in profit, he stands by his decision. Finding His Path: ...

If your investment portfolio feels like a headache right now, legendary investor Bill Ackman says not to worry—it'll eventually be a "blip." What Happened: The billionaire hedge fund manager, who founded Pershing Square Capital in 2004, has built a fortune of $3.7 billion by sticking to a set of...

It's a rare scenario when someone conducting M&A due diligence becomes CEO of the company. But that’s exactly what happened when Mohaimina (Mina) Haque went from Tony Roma's legal advisor to overseeing the entire restaurant chain. In 2020, Tony Roma’s landed on the auction block...

NBA superstar Shaquille O’Neal has reaped significant financial rewards from an unintentional investment in tech behemoth Google, contributing to his present net worth of approximately $500 million. What Happened: O’Neal, who is renowned for his tenure with the LA Lakers, Orlando...

Billionaire Mark Cuban shared his daily routine, which he believes might surprise many. Cuban’s day commences with an hour of email responses before he even gets out of bed. What Happened: Cuban, known for his preference for concise communication over lengthy meetings or phone calls, begins...

OpenAI’s CEO Sam Altman has made a surprising revelation. He chose not to take any equity in the company when it was established in 2015. What Happened: Altman, a co-founder of the artificial intelligence firm, expressed at the New York Times’ DealBook Summit that his...

A former Amazon.com Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN) executive has provided rare insights into Jeff Bezos‘ management philosophy that helped build the e-commerce giant into a $2.4 trillion company, highlighting the founder’s preference for exhaustive debates over quick compromises. What Happened:...

New Lake Capital Partners (OTC:NLCP), a real estate company focused on cannabis properties, offers an attractive investment with a 9.1% dividend yield, well above the return on 10-year government bonds. This yield, combined with a cautious approach to debt and disciplined portfolio growth,...

The cannabis sector's Q3 performance has been a mixed bag, but two companies stood out for their exceptional financial performance: Green Thumb Industries (OTC:GTBIF) and Glass House Brands (OTC:GLASF).  Both delivered top-tier results, ranking in the top five for key financial metrics,...

Billionaire entrepreneur Mark Cuban has opened up about his path to success and his unique spending habits in a recent interview. What Happened: Despite his billionaire status, Cuban confessed that he is not one to splurge. However, he did indulge in a house and a plane when he first...

In a recent appearance at the New York Times DealBook Summit, Jeff Bezos, executive chair of Amazon Inc., revealed his simple yet effective strategy for the company’s ongoing success. What Happened: Bezos stressed the significance of concentrating on “a few things” to ...