Many people have come to know BradZibung as a wealthy American entrepreneur. Among other things, he is an excellent real estate investor and journalist who is admired in several circles for owning and publishing the famous satirical and fictional sports magazine – The Heckler.
Undoubtedly, this guy made a lot of money for himself in the business world and although that made him popular in his home turf, his fame grew even higher after he started dating the famous journalist sportswoman and television personality, Sarah Spain. The couple maintained a happy and successful relationship whether the camera was on them or not.
Brad Zibung – Bio
Billionaire Brad Zibung was born in the United States, sometime in November 1976. He did not reveal his exact date of birth or other details about his early childhood, family background, identity of his parents and of his brothers and sisters, or even where he had finished his elementary studies.
Brad attended a nearby high school, and after graduating he continued his education at the University of Wisconsin, Oshkosh, where he majored and minored in Journalism and Public Relations.
He completed his graduate studies in 1999, and ten years later the University awarded him the Outstanding Young Graduates Award.
Professional life
Brad began his career working as a public relations assistant at the University of Wisconsin, where he honed his skills and gained practical knowledge in communications and marketing. He spent two years at this job before deciding to enter the business world. He found work at Leo Burnett Group – global advertising agency – as a communications associate. Brad worked at the company for five years, then took on a new job as a senior field operations manager at a company called StubHub. He became a vital part of the company and was one of those who had a role in the company profitable enough to sell $310 million to eBay in 2007.
Aside from his achievements in the business, Brad Zibung also founded his own business, a sports newspaper called The Heckler in 2003. He has been the editor of the newspaper since its inception. Readers in over 40 US states love the paper. Their headquarters, including that of media outlets such as FOX Chicago, ESPN Radio Chicago, Chicago Tribune and The Sporting News, have garnered accolades and praise from many outlets. So far, The Heckler is distributing about 30,000 copies per month.
Being the smart and enterprising man that he is, Brad decided to expand his portfolio in a new direction by entering the real estate industry. He partnered with Craig Isacson to form @properties, which is now Chicago’s leading real estate brokerage firm. Thanks to Brad’s management skills, the company managed to generate $10 million in annual revenue in less than three years in the market.
Family life
Brad Zibung met his lovely wife Sarah Spain at a Chicago Blackhawks charity event in 2008. They went to a baseball game in 2009 and it became their first date. They soon discovered how much they really loved each other and started dating. Five years later, Brad proposed to Sarah to spend their holidays in Tanzania. The couple tied the knot in a beautiful ceremony held at County Line Orchard in Chicago on May 29, 2016. Over 300 guests attended and the newlyweds then proceeded on their mini-honeymoon to Cancun, before spending their honeymoon in New Zealand and Australia.
What is his net worth?
This business owner and real estate mogul has made a lot of money from his endeavors over the years. According to some estimates, the value of Brad Zibung is around 1.5 billion dollars, mainly due to his real estate investments. His wife, ESPN sports anchor and columnist Sarah Spain, is said to have a net worth of $900,000 and she will earn more than $150,000 in salaries per year.
Facts About Sarah Spain’s Husband
1. Brad Zibung’s fame and influence earn him season tickets for all major Chicago-based sports teams such as the Blackhawks, Cubs, Bulls, and Bears.
2. The print media billionaire plays recreational volleyball, basketball and softball, and his skills are impressive.
3. He is a very big-hearted philanthropist who regularly donates to causes such as Hear the Cheers, National Parks Conservation Programs, Evans Org, Peace for Pits and Off the Streets Club, among others.