Ryan Sheckler is an American skateboarder and businessman who boasts a net worth of $6 million. According to Celebrity Net Worth, Ryan Sheckler is one of the richest skateboarders in the world. Ryan Sheckler has been skating for over twenty years, and through this period, he has won several medals. Additionally, Ryan Sheckler is considered one of the most influential skateboarders of all time.
Professional Career
Ryan Sheckler began skating at a young age. By the age of 13, he had already won a medal, becoming the youngest gold medalist. In the same year (2003), he participated in several other events, winning most of them, including Gravity Games, Slam City Jam, and Vans Triple Crown.
Following his early success, Ryan decided to join Almost, a skateboard company founded by Daewon Song and Rodney Mullen. He stayed in the company for four years before leaving in 2007. He enjoyed a lot of success with the company, and the money he made during this time played a role when he founded the Sheckler Foundation.
After leaving Almost, Ryan Sheckler joined Plan B Skateboards, which had several other skateboarders, including Danny Way, Pat Duffy, and Brian Duffy. Around the same time, Ryan began appearing on the reality show Life of Ryan. The show revolved around Ryan’s everyday life. Through the show, Ryan Sheckler made a lot of money, which contributed to his current financial portfolio. The show ended in 2009 since it was getting in the way of Ryan Sheckler’s career.
Over the years, Ryan has been featured on various promotional videos and films. Additionally, in 2012, Sheckler Sessions was launched. Ryan is still actively participating in skateboarding, and he is in partnership with various companies, including Red Bull, Melin, Plan B, Etnies, and Oakley.
Charity
Ryan Sheckler loves giving back to society. In 2008, he founded the Sheckler Foundation, which has been helping injured players recover. The foundation also tries to empower the community by being the change. The foundation holds two major events every year:
- The “Ryan Sheckler X Games Celebrity Golf Event”
- “Skate For A Cause”
Through these two events, the foundation raises money that has been channeled to various community activities.
Real Estate
Besides skating, Ryan Sheckler is also a real estate investor. In 2008, he bought a property in San Clemente for $1.7 million. The house has three fireplaces, four bedrooms, a gym, a theatre, and five bathrooms. Ryan sold the property in 2015 for $1.55 million. As such, he lost about 150,000. In that same year, Ryan bought another property in San Clemente for $2.5 million. He later sold the property for $3 million, making $0.5 million in the process.
Wrap Up
Ryan Sheckler is the definition of a successful skateboarder. He is one of the top 50 richest skateboarders in the world. Through various endorsements and business deals, including in the real estate industry, he has managed to grow his fortune. Hopefully, his fortune will keep growing over the years.
