Biography
Birth Name
Marcus Anthony Lemonis is his birth name.
Origin
United States of America
Height
6 feet
Zodiac Sign
Scorpio
Wealth Source
Entrepreneur
Profession
Businessperson
Net Worth
According to networthobserver, the inconceivable net worth of Marcus Lemonis is approximately $900 million. He also helped many other troubled businesses. He owned total wealth by entrepreneurship.
Initial Life
Marcus Lemonis took birth in Beirut, Lebanon on 16th of November in 1973. Abdallel and Nadia was his original parents but turned into orphanage after the 4 days of his birth. Then he adopted by a family living in Miami Leo Lemonis and Sophia during the Civil War.
He got his early education from Christopher Columbus High School and later he owned a bachelor’s degree in Political Science and Criminology from Marquette University in 1995. Soon after his graduation he got a seat of Democrat.
Lemonis first started work for his grandfather in a car dealership in Florida. His main aim was to make career in automotive industry.
Family
- Father: His father name is Leo Lemonis.
- Mother: His mother name is Sophia Lemonis.
- Siblings: N/A
- Wife: Bobbi Raffel (Star of ‘The Profit’)
- Children: N/A
Career
In his childhood, he came into automobile business due to his grandfather Anthony Abraham. At that time his grandfather had two car dealerships.
He made his name by developing Pinto cars and Ford Mustang. He decided to be politician after his graduation but after sometime he went back to upgrade his career in investments and entrepreneurship.
In 1997, he discussed about his dream of generating largest RV chain with Lee Lacocca. In 2001, he set up his business of Holiday RV Superstores with the help of Lee and ended just after two years of start in 2003.
After that, Lemonis created his own company ‘FreedomRoads’ and also began to amass RV dealership. Later in 2006, his company incorporated with Good Sam Enterprises and Camping World.
After becoming CEO of ‘Camping World’ he conspired with NASCAR and John Andretti who was sponsored driver. And in the next year he took charge of NASCAR series along with Camping World. His merged companies generated revenue of $2.5 billion.
Since then, ‘The Profit’ a reality television show came into exist in which Lemonis announced to help the small businesses through funds and in return, wanted a portion of their businesses.
He has helped many companies like ‘Standard Burger’, ‘Athans Motors’ , ‘Eco-Me’ , ‘Amazing Grapes’ and ‘1-800-Car Wash’.
He invested in ‘CNBC’ show $23 million from his wealth. Later, he became executive producer of the series CNBC ‘The Partner’ and he started to search a manager for his business to assist.
He was named as ‘Newsmaker of the year’ in RV Business Magazine in 2007 due to his work of saving many businesses by investing them. In 2015, he produced a movie ‘I Really Hate My Ex’.
Highlights/Focal Points
Here are some highlights and Achievements in Lemoni’s Career:
| Achievements | Year |
| Camping World Holdings | 2006 |
| Newsmaker of the Year | 2007 |
| Recreational vehicles, Motor parts & services | 2010 |
| Good Sam Enterprises | 2009 |
| Gander Mountain Company | 2017 |
| The profit | 2013 |