428: Net Worth Of $17.5M - The Renter Who's Made of Gold

💡 Episode Summary

In this episode of Millionaires Unveiled, we sit down with Brandon, founder and CEO of Thor Metals Group, to explore his journey from investment banking to building a multimillion-dollar empire in the world of precious metals. With a net worth north of $17.5 million, Brandon shares how he built his fortune through gold, silver, and strategic stock investments—while choosing to rent his home instead of buying.

Brandon opens up about his philosophy that real estate can be a liability, why he believes gold is the "secret investment" most people overlook, and how fulfillment, not just money, drives his decisions. From early entrepreneurial ventures (including a trash business) to launching Thor Metals Group, his story blends financial mastery, life lessons, and a refreshingly honest take on success and happiness.

 

🧭 Key Takeaways

• Brandon Thor's net worth sits around $17.5 million, much of it in physical gold and silver.

• He believes real estate is often a liability—he rents his high-value home instead of owning.

• His philosophy: "Gold is a quiet store of power" in a noisy investment world.

• Thor Metals Group was born from a desire for transparency and fairness in the metals trade.

• Brandon invests in both precious metals and select stocks, including a micro-betting company.

• Fulfillment and purpose drive his business decisions more than monetary goals.

• He warns against extravagant spending and emphasizes gratitude and personal growth.

• Spirituality and self-awareness play a growing role in how he defines success.

 

🔊 Sound Bites (Promo Clips / Social Pull Quotes)

• "I have about $17.5 million net worth."

• "I think real estate's a liability."

• "I made $150 grand last month."

• "I want to change this industry."

• "It's very humbling when you see your stack of gold tubes."

• "Fulfillment is more valuable than wealth."

• "I had a trash business — and I learned more from that than I ever did in banking."