373: Net Worth Of $14.5M - From Non-Profits to Startup CEO to Hitting 8 Figures in My 70's

Millionaires Unveiled

Jace Mattinson

Investing, Millionaire, Financialplanning, Business, Self-improvement, Education, Finance

4.8 • 872 Ratings

🗓️ 3 September 2024

⏱️ 48 minutes

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Summary

Riggs has a net worth of $14.5 million. He is in his early 70's. He is currently the CEO of OriginClear, a water treatment company. He shares his journey from working in the nonprofit sector to becoming a startup CEO and eventually leading a company to the NASDAQ. Riggs talks about the challenges and successes he has faced in the industrial water space and the innovative solutions his company is providing. He emphasizes the importance of perseverance and the desire to make a positive impact in the world. Riggs discusses the company's focus on retail fundraising from accredited investors and their plans to help launch future companies. He emphasizes the importance of having a hot idea with differentiation, strong organizational development, and a path to financial success. Eckelberry also highlights the need to provide investment opportunities for both accredited and unaccredited investors. In the rapid-fire questions segment, he shares anecdotes about his first job, expensive purchases, and changing beliefs about Russia.

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0:00.0	It's really good to apprentice in an industry before you decide to conquer it.
0:05.2	So be willing to take the risks, but then learn fast and apply the learning lessons.
0:11.0	Don't go down a path too long. You know, when I was at
0:15.2	C we knew that if we went off course for too long, then all that time off course would
0:22.1	have to be made up just to get back on course.
0:25.4	So you have this long long makeup period. Don't prolong that.
0:29.7	Welcome millionaires and future millionaires.
0:32.8	You're listening to the Millionaires Unveiled Podcast,
0:35.6	the show where you'll hear the stories and interviews
0:37.9	of everyday millionaires will unveil their decisions,
0:41.0	their strategies, and their portfolio allocations. their back to another episode of the Matters in Velve Podcast. This is episode number 373.
0:54.8	This is the podcast where everyday millionaires come dish out the deats about their investments,
0:59.6	wealth building secrets, and of course they're blunders. We are your host
1:03.4	Jason Stacy with Jace taking the reins today as we dive into the completely
1:07.6	unscripted real world of millionaires who could be your next-door neighbor.
1:11.1	Our guests will reveal how they turn their piggy banks into
1:13.4	treasure chess share investment strategies that might just make you look at your
1:17.5	401k with renewed hope and tell personal stories that might tag the heartstrings.
1:21.6	So plug in and prepare to find out how
1:23.9	regular folks like you and me turn their dreams into dollar signs. And don't
1:28.1	worry while we're here to get the goods, we've only edited to keep things family
1:32.1	friendly. Today we've got edited to keep things family friendly.
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