More Rich Than You Asked For
At just 16 years old, Rich earned his first $100,000 while running this type of business.
What is a DJ business?
Born to a Filipino mother and Puerto Rican father, this chart topping artist is known for mixing pop, funk, and R&B and for delivering one of the most watched Super Bowl halftime shows.
Who is Bruno Mars?
In 2015, Verizon acquired this pioneering internet company famous for its dial-up service and the phrase “You’ve got mail.”
What is AOL?
This creamy holiday drink, often spiked with rum or bourbon, is served across the U.S. throughout December.
What is eggnog?
At just 19 years old and a freshman in college, Rich opened his first store with his brother in this North Carolina city in 1996.
What is Wilson, North Carolina?
Born to a Filipino father and Greek mother, this former WWE champion became a Hollywood action star known for playing Drax in the Guardians of the Galaxy films
Who is Dave Bautista?
In 2017, Verizon expanded its digital media presence by acquiring this once dominant web portal known for its email service and news content.
What is Yahoo?
This fast food chain became a Japanese holiday tradition after a 1970s marketing push encouraged families to eat its fried chicken at Christmas.
What is KFC?
Following its private-equity chapter, Victra came back into the hands of Rich and his brother David in this year.
What is 2021?
This Filipino actor and singer is best known for his hit teleseryes and blockbuster films with Kathryn Bernardo, forming one of the most famous love teams in the Philippines.
Who is Daniel Padilla?
In 2021, Verizon acquired this prepaid wireless brand from América Móvil, expanding its portfolio beyond postpaid.
What is TracFone?
This Filipino custard dessert of eggs, milk, and caramel is served at Christmas, fiestas, and family gatherings.
What is leche flan?
One of Rich’s businesses in Greenville, NC, famous for bagels and a popular breakfast stop
What is Bagelman Bagels?
This world renowned Filipina singer actress rose to fame in Miss Saigon, provided the singing voices for Disney’s Mulan and Jasmine, and appeared in the recent hit film KPop Demon Hunters, among many other notable works.
Who is Lea Salonga?
Bought by Yahoo for $1.1 billion during its digital content push and later inherited by Verizons short lived media arm, this platform was ultimately sold in 2019 to Automattic, the owner of WordPress.com, for a price estimated to be below $3 million.
What is Tumblr?
Traditionally served on New Year’s Day in the American South, this dish of black-eyed peas and rice is said to bring prosperity.
What is Hoppin’ John?
After experiencing his first business loss, Rich traveled to Newport Beach, California, to personally ask this CEO Coaching International leader to become his coach— a mentor he now calls a best friend.
Who is Mark Moses?
This Filipino rock singer rose from performing in Manila to becoming the lead vocalist of the legendary American band Journey.
Who is Arnel Pineda?
By acquiring this regional wireless carrier for over $28 billion in a deal completed in 2009, Verizon Wireless became the largest mobile carrier in the United States.
What is Alltel?
Famous for its crispy skin, this whole roasted pig is a Filipino centerpiece dish for Christmas, New Year’s, and other major celebrations.
What is lechon?