For those who already know who Mat Best is, you can be forgiven for picturing him in a wife beater and Ranger pants, armed with an AK-47 and a straight mug of black coffee. In truth, it represents the multi-layered nature of the man who managed to transition from his time in the military to a civilian who is an actor and has started six successful businesses, including a fashion line and a coffee brand. .
Best is an actor, comedian, writer, director and YouTube sensation. His YouTube channel MBest11x, as of July 2018, has amassed over 800,000 subscribers and over 30 million views over the past 6 years. He is arguably the most influential post-9/11 army veteran who has not participated in political life. For those considering a change project, this veteran with a sense of humor may just be the biggest inspiration to take that first step.
Mat Best’s Bio
Best was born on October 2, 1985 in El Paso, Texas. He grew up in Santa Barbara, California with his two older brothers. Mat grew up in a marine family. His grandfather, father and two brothers all served in the US Navy. He had always joked about joining the Marines when he was younger. However, after his two older brothers were drafted into the Marines while he was in high school, he began to want to become a Ranger. This was after a friend showed him what the Rangers were all about.
His time with the army
At age 17, he joined the Rangers. He turned 18 during his basic training, after which he was sent to the 2nd Battalion and joined its platoon in Mosul a fortnight later. During his time in the military, he deployed five times to Iraq and Afghanistan with the 2nd Ranger Battalion and 75th Regiment.
After his military service, Mat Besta served as a contractor for the CIA and was deployed to several countries overseas on behalf of the government agency. He worked with the agency for five years. Best also found the time after this time in his life to earn a college degree – a Bachelor of Liberal Arts.
Actors, career on YouTube and companies
In February 2012, Best decided to get his hands on comedy. His massive success is proof that acting comes naturally to him. His early videos on his YouTube channel had no significant influence. However, his fifth video titled “How to be an Operator” exploded and solidified the former Ranger’s resolve to move on. Best’s satirical videos are unique in that he finds a way to blend everything from the dirtiest jokes to strong social values that he says are an integral part of his very complex personality.
Its audience and following on social media Having started as a mostly military base or affiliated with a military base, it quickly became a more civilian and commercial success. A good number of his videos have each garnered millions of views. Some of them include “Dumb Sh*t Guys Do”, “Epic Rap Battle: Special Forces vs MARSOC”, “You Might Be a Veteran If…” and “How to Be a Crossfitter”.
As a businessman, the former Ranger has proven himself in the many companies he has created. Mat is the CEO of Article 15 Apparel, an apparel and lifestyle brand focused on the Veteran and Second Amendment communities across the United States. He sits at the helm of this company with four of his old buddies, JT, Cody, Rocco and Brad.
Best is also the CEO of Leadslinger’s Whiskey, a company he conceptualized in 2013 with his friends from Article 15. He is the group brand manager for the Black Rifle coffee company and one of the anchors on the popular Drinkin’ Bros Podcast.
Mat Best has also been involved in the entertainment industry since 2015. He has participated in numerous documentaries, TV series and independent films. Arguably his most popular work is the film Beach 15, shot in 2016. The film tells the story of a group of army veterans partying after a worldwide zombie apocalypse. He was also the producer of the project. In 2017, he also appeared in the independent film Deported as a guard. In 2015, he portrayed the character Bo Scagnetti in a real-life inspired film Hellen Keller vs. Nightwolves.
Some documentaries and series that Mat Best has produced, directed or acted in include: Roadtrip Nation, Not a War Story, Live for Those Who Can’t, and Drinkin’ Bros Live: The Tour of the Shaved Eagle.
Is Mat Best married? wife, girlfriend
Amid his largely experimental experience but many thoughtful efforts, Mat found time for romance. It is unclear when he met Noelle, his then-girlfriend. However, judging by her numerous appearances in her YouTube videos and the Drinkin’ Bros podcast, it’s safe to assume they’ve been an item for a long time.
Noelle who was born on December 25, 1984 in Minneapolis, Minnesota is also a social media personality and a celebrity herself. She started making a name for herself on social media in 2015, posting regularly on her Instagram account. As of July 2018, her @noelle_best account has grown to over 100,000. The couple got married in July 2017 and have no children yet.
What is Mat Best net worth?
With all of the documentaries, movies, and businesses that Mat has or is involved with, he should be sitting on a sizable net worth. His businesses make money every year. For example, Black Rifle Coffee CEO and former Green Beret Evan Hafer revealed in an April 2018 interview that the company rakes in around $30 million a year. Also, according to this interview on Forbes, Article 15 Clothing was already making $90,000 by its third month.
Such stats explain why Mat Best’s net worth stands at around $2 million.