From a life of poverty – to a world-class boxer – to a multimillionaire businessman, the life of George Foreman would seem unbelievable even by Hollywood standards. The key to Foreman’s fortune is his magnetic personality and power to sell.
Ted Turner is a media mogul, world-class sailor and conservationist. Turner made his fortune with CNN, the first 24-hour cable news network and went on to create a multi-billion dollar media empire.
Hugh Hefner’s lifestyle and sense of style forever changed American pop culture. CNBC Titans profiles the life of the iconic playboy and his multi-million dollar empire.
Donald Trump put his name in bold across the Manhattan Skyline and created a global empire.
A pioneering singer, talk show host, and media mogul, Merv Griffin was a true iconoclast who created some of the most popular game shows of all time, including Jeopardy! and Wheel of Fortune. But, it was his business prowess in real estate that would eventually make him a billionaire.