Friday, March 12, Joan Rivers was in Weston, Florida, where she found inspiration for her Reality TV series “How’d You Get So Rich.” The source of this inspiration came from a Weston resident by the name of Jamie McDonnell. McDonnell, 46, was a former cocaine addict who is now a self-made, entrepreneurial success.
McDonnell is a true “rags-to-riches” story which Rivers says “America is all about.” He is featured in the interview at his 10,000 square foot, six bedroom- home in Windmill Ranch Estates in Weston, where 11 of his cars are parked. Among the cars are a Lamborghini, Bentley and a Rolls-Royce.
McDonnell got started at the age of 25 selling an invention of his brother’s, which detected microwave leaks, in New York City after being in rehab for four years. McDonnell was addicted to cocaine and had even failed the ninth grade. However, after selling his brother’s invention door to door, the idea to make safety kits that detected mold, lead and pesticides in water struck him.
The kits which are currently sold in nine countries bring in over $200 million a year. Not only does he keep up his business selling his safety kits, but he has since moved on to new ventures such as, owning a magazine, an advertising company, a plumbing business and even restaurants.
“It shows that hard work pays off,” says his wife Rebecca of McDonnell’s enormous success. McDonnell is a charitable man, and donates to organizations such as the Boys and Girls Club and the YMCA.
McDonell has ventured out of the business that earned him his first millions. He now owns a number of businesses in Weston’s Town Center. These include East City Grill, Azul Bar and Lounge, Libation Wine and Spirits, Del Vecchio’s Pizzeria, Stop Burger, as well as local magazine Think Weston and Windmill Advertising Group.
Rivers’ reality show is geared to show Americans the stories of self made successes like McDonnell. It is not highlighting those born into wealth, but the “rags-to-riches” stories. The second series of her show premiers on May 5 at 10 pm, tune in to see Jamie McDonnell’s Weston home and his story of success.
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I've met him. He is so personable and kind. I hope to meet again, he inspired my husband and I. Best in all that you do Jaime!
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