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Jimmy Stephen Donaldson, popularly recognized as Mr. Beast, opened up about his life and business with Steven Bartlett. The content creator and entrepreneur sat for a conversation on Steven's podcast, which was released on Diary Of A CEO's Youtube channel on February 20, 2025.
Jimmy's ventures have grown over the years, including establishing the most followed and biggest channels on YouTube (365 million subscribers!). Per Forbes, Mr. Beast has an estimated net worth of $85 million and has achieved billionaire status.
In one segment of the conversation with Steven, the media personality confirmed that he is a billionaire "on paper." Mr. Beast added,
"But in the actual bank account, I have less than a million dollars."
In Spotlight: Mr. Beast talks about his fortune and life as a billionaire
Jimmy's philanthropy became popular through his YouTube channel, Mr. Beast. It has led many to wonder about his net worth and fortune. While Jimmy confirmed his billionaire status on the Diary Of A CEO podcast, it is unclear how his wealth is distributed. In his conversation, he described money as a "fuel to business," primarily indicating at Feastables, Lunchly, and recently launched Beast Games.
Per Celebrity Net Worth, he has achieved the $1 billion status owing to the culmination of his YouTube channel, businesses, and partnerships. At just 26 years of age, Jimmy Donaldson has accelerated his philanthropic efforts.
The YouTuber had previously talked about his net worth in 2024. He sat for a conversation with YouTuber Logan Paul who probed about his wealth. Jimmy emphasized that even if it is on "paper," he ends up "reinvesting" into other businesses. He emphasized the importance of "innovating and adapting" to thrive in the business world.
Apart from shedding some light on his fortune, Jimmy also talked about the large costs associated with his businesses. He gave an example of his newest venture, Beast Games, and noted,
“The millions of dollars we had to spend on storage, millions of dollars on the control room, millions upon millions of dollars of hardware to edit."
In another part of the video, James appeared to talk about the negative impact of his entrepreneurship journey on his mental health. When Steven asked about his mental health, he noted,
“If my mental health was a priority, I wouldn’t be as successful as I am.”
Describing himself as sometimes a "robot to his business," Jimmy revealed an "obsession" for his business and mission.
Mr. Beast confirmed his fortune without revealing any numbers. However, he also talked about the impact of his work and business on Diary Of A CEO's podcast. While there are speculations about Jimmy's fortune, he has emphasized the importance of reinvestment and adaptation.
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