What puts Mike Wolfe into the limelight is because of his role as a reality TV star. Moreover, he is an antique hunter and this has also given him recognition. Mike Wolfe has a net worth of $7 million and many people knew him after he co-hosted the “American Pickers” History channel show. The show has aired over 300 episodes and in it’s duration of over 22 seasons, Mike Wolfe has become a constant and lovable face. Stick around and learn more about Mike Wolfe in this guide.
Who is Mike Wolfe?
Mike is a male born in Joliet, Illinois. He was born on June 11, 1964, and he has two siblings. Mike and his siblings were raised by a single mother. His childhood wasn’t the easiest and he ended up trying to make a living as a young boy.
Mike started with checking for old bicycles in his neighbor’s trash and soon started going into abandoned houses to look for things to sell. Mike then joined Sudlow Intermediate School and that’s where he met Frank Fritz, who later became his co-host in the “American Pickers” show.
Mike became a father on January 30, 2012. He welcomed his daughter, Charlie, with his girlfriend, Jodi Faeth. He then married Jodi on September 8, 2012. The two decided to we after dating for 18 years.
Mike Wolfe’s Career
Mike began searching for ways to make money even before he joined elementary school. He quickly found interest in antique bikes and soon opened his bike shop and worked on a career in competitive racing.
His bike shop, The Village Bike Shop, then started searching for vintage bikes. Mike then opened the Antique Archaeology bike shop in 2000. He then opened another location in Tennessee in 2011. Mike then started selling lighting collections in 2012 at a store in Nashville.
It’s through his reputation for seeking hidden gems that Mike got noticed by a history channel. He then landed the role of being a co-host in the “American Pickers” show. The show premiered on January 18, 2010, and he was co-hosting it with Frank Fritz.
The show was a success, gaining over three million viewers. It became the highest-rated debut for the network and this gave Mike a huge popularity. The show has ran for over 22 seasons and the several episodes released have been massive for Mike’s career and earnings.
Mike Wolfe has earned his wealth from being a co-host and for his different business ventures, including his bike shops.
Mike Wolfe’s Net Worth
Mike has a net worth of $7 million and this is mainly from his time being the co-host of the “American Pickers.” He started hustling at a young age and the desire to make more in life has helped him get the needed energy to push for more in life.
Through his wealth, Mike has managed to invest in real estate and purchased different properties to add to his portfolio. Moreover, has has bike shops in different locations.
