Robert Kiyosaki is a Japanese-American author, businessman, and financial education advocate. He is one of the most recognized influencers in the financial advisory industry. He has written several books, one of which, titled Rich Dad Poor Dad (1997), has received wide acclaim among readers.
Wiki/Biography
Robert Toru Kiyosaki was born on Tuesday, April 8, 1947 in Hilo, the fourth largest settlement in the state of Hawaii (age 76 in 2023). His zodiac sign is Aries. He graduated from Hilo High School in 1965 and attended the Merchant Marine Academy in Kings Point, New York, in 1966.
Some of the biggest losers I know are people who have never failed. “
family
Robert Kiyosaki was born into a Japanese family. He has three siblings: Emi Kiyosaki, Jon Kiyosaki, and Beth Kiyosaki.
Parents and siblings
His mother, Marjorie O. Kiyosaki, is a registered nurse. His father, Ralph H. Kiyosaki, became state school superintendent in 1960. He earned his four-year bachelor’s degree in just two years.
wife and children
Robert Kiyosaki married his wife Kim Meyer in 1986. They don’t have children yet. Kim Meyer is the CEO and co-founder of Rich Dad Companies and the author of two books about women creating wealth. As Kim said in an interview,
When it comes to money, we women are taught not to take care of ourselves but to rely on our husbands, family members, or the government for our financial well-being. “
Robert Kiyosaki’s wife Kim Kiyosaki
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Profession
Robert Kiyosaki’s first job was as a third mate on the Standard Oil of California tanker fleet, earning $42,000 a year. After completing his military service in 1972, Robert Kiyosaki joined the United States Marine Corps and served in Vietnam as an officer and gunship pilot. In 1974, Kiyosaki attended an Erhard seminar training on “How to Buy Foreclosure Real Estate,” which he said was a turning point in his career.
As an entrepreneur, I have been a winner and a loser many times. I have rich and poor and feel sorry for myself at my pity meetings. Good news: You have the power to transform compassion into personal power. When you do this, your true wealth, health, and prosperity will emerge.
— Robert Kiyosaki (@theRealKiyosaki) September 25, 2023
entrepreneur
In 1977, Kiyosaki began his business career and started a company called Rippers with his brother Jon Kiyosaki, which sold surfer-style nylon and Velcro wallets but unfortunately went bankrupt. . Kiyosaki joined Xerox Corporation as a sales associate and worked there until June 1978. In 1997, Kiyosaki founded Cashflow Technologies, Inc., a business and financial education company that owns and operates the Rich Dad and Cashflow brands. Robert Kiyosaki is the founder of Rich Dad, Inc., which provides personal finance and business education through books and games. He also founded Rich Global LLC. Together with his wife, Kim, he launched the Cashflow board game to help people learn business and financial concepts through games. Kiyosaki has launched a board game called Cash Flow 101. Robert Kiyosaki has created an expanded financial education unit that includes financial books, board games, business courses, and coaching. In 1994, Kiyosaki retired from Rich Dad’s Company. After retirement, Kiyosaki continued his real estate and business investments. In 2010, he revealed his assets on The Alex Jones Show, which include a large complex, hotels, farms and golf courses.
Robert Kiyosaki at Merchant Marine Academy
Robert Kiyosaki serves as a helicopter pilot in Vietnam in 1972
author
In 1991, Kiyosaki published his first book, “If You Want to Be Rich and Happy, Don’t Go to School.” After being rejected by several publishers, he printed 1,000 copies himself and the book became a huge success in bookstores.
I was very, very shocked at how well my book sold. There’s a big difference between being a good writer and a best-selling author. ”
books
- If you want to be rich and happy, don’t go to school (1991)
- Rich Dad Poor Dad (1997)
- Rich Dad’s Guide to Investing: What rich people invest in, what poor and middle class people don’t invest in! (2000)
- Rich Dad Poor Dad Teen Edition (2004)
- Rich dad’s “Who Took My Money?” 》: Why slow investors lose and fast money wins! (2004)
- Why We Want You to Be Rich: Two Men, One Message (co-authored with Donald Trump; first published 2006)
- The Midas Touch: Why Some Entrepreneurs Get Rich and Most Don’t (co-authored by Donald Trump; first published 2011)
- Rich Dad’s “Improving Your Financial IQ: Becoming Smarter with Your Money” (2014)
- Capitalist Manifesto – Money for Nothing; Free Gold, Silver and Bitcoin (2022)
Awards, Honors, Achievements
- In 1972, he was awarded the Air Medal for his service as a helicopter gunship pilot in the Vietnam War.
net worth
His net worth is estimated at $100 million.
Facts/Trivia
- Rich Dad Company’s main revenue comes from franchisees using the Kiyosaki brand name and Rich Dad seminars conducted by independent youth.
- Robert Kiyosaki’s book “Rich Dad Poor Dad” has been translated into 51 languages and has sold approximately 41 million copies worldwide.
- In 2012, Robert Kiyosaki’s company, Rich Global LLC, filed for bankruptcy. The Learning Annex won a $23.7 million court judgment requiring Robert Kiyosaki to pay $24 million to The Learning Annex and its founders.
- Before becoming President of the United States, Robert Kiyosaki wrote two books with Donald Trump, “Why We Want You to Get Rich” (2006) and “The Midas Touch” (2011).
- Rippers was the first company to bring nylon and Velcro “surfer” wallets to market.
- In an interview, Robert Kiyosaki talked about his “rich” dad and revealed that his name was Richard Kimi, a Hawaii real estate entrepreneur who died in 2009.
- Most recently, on October 11, 2023, a podcast titled “Understanding the Global Impact of Gold and Silver Investments” was released, featuring gold and silver investment expert Andy Schectman as a guest, and hosted by Robert Kiyosaki.
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