Parker Schnabel – Est. $8 Million

If you haven’t watched it yet, you’re in for a treat – Gold Rush is a show that exhibits the ins and outs of running a mining business. Parker Schnabel runs his late grandpa’s business and has to deal with the many pressures that come with running a company in front of the camera. Mining was a large part of Parker’s life ever since his childhood. He was just 16 when he started his own business.

It’s safe to say that Schnabel became quite the expert when it came to mining form a very young age, probably in his teens. He now has $20 million to his name to speak for his efforts in forming a career out of mining. Schnabel is genuinely passionate about mining and serves as an inspiration to all the youth who have a dream and passion for fueling their efforts!

Rick Harrison – Est. $5 Million

Pawn Stars is a History Channel show that gives viewers a look at the daily operations at the Gold $ Silver Pawn Shop run by Rick Harrison. His father is the founder of this shop. The show is all about the crew assessing the values of a variety of items that make their way through the door. It is immensely entertaining to see the historical treasures and the unique trinkets that make their way into the pawnshop.

Rick Harrison prides himself on the fact that his reality T.V. show is not scripted and how the show manages to be extremely engaging nonetheless! Harrison has seen incredible earning into his bank account ever since he took over the pawnshop after his dad’s passing, and he enjoys the money like anyone else would – by buying beautiful homes and expensive cars!