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James Malinchak: What You Should Know About the Secret Millionaire

March 20, 2011. 19 Comments ·

James MalinchakJames Malinchak is this week's Secret Millionaire on ABC. The millionaire motivational speaker left his luxurious lifestyle behind to spend a week living on welfare wages in the poverty-stricken city of Gary, Indiana.

So, who is this guy?

Here are a few things we didn't know about James Malinchak:

  • James was raised in a small steel-mill town in Pennsylvania by his steelworker father and his housewife mother.

  • After college, he started out his career as a stockbroker on Wall Street.


  • He built his fortune teaching others how to become successful --  or how to become public speakers themselves.

  • He says he was inspired by his sister Vicki, who died from a brain tumor.

  • He is an editor and contributing author to the "Chicken Soup for the Soul" series.

  • He has written eight books himself.

  • He currently owns three businesses.

  • His coaching programs can cost as much as $60,000 per year.  The most basic level of his coaching program costs $97 per month.

  • More info is available at his website and at bigmoneyspeaker.com.



So, what did you think of James Malinchak on Secret Millionaire? Were your inspired by the motivational speaker? Tell us in the comments!

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Posted by Vonda Bell

3/20/11

James was a such a blessing to me this week! Please let me know if you ever need a teacher to join your team. I can't replace Vickie - I'll do my best to be your sister in Christ!

Von


Posted by

3/20/11

You are so wonderful James!


Posted by DMJR

3/20/11

eI have watched all three secert millionaires so far and have been inspired by all of them but more so by James. What wonder and expirering things they have done. We could really use so many more like them.


Posted by Anonymous

3/20/11

i shade taers as i watched his documentary where he was making donations on city tv it movedmy heart. may God contunue to bless him more

beauty


Posted by Dr. Wesley Mack

3/20/11

Wonderfully inspirational and heartwarming. Would love to have him come to Toronto to inspire us.


Posted by Anonymous

3/20/11

I just want to say I'm from Gary, IN and I just watch the show that was so beautiful that someone thinks about the world, and actually help. That really touched my heart I want to be just like him when I grow up, because it touched my heart so imagine the people who actually recieved the help thanks to him for not forgetting the little people here in Gary, and the children Im just so happy my heart is filled with joy honestly that someone is trying to make a difference just wow Im so excited for those people once again that was beautiful, and it touched a lot of hearts.


Posted by Lori Schwemm

3/20/11

What can I say?!!!! I cried the whole last half hour of the show......This has been my favorite millionaire on the show!!!!


Posted by Gail Thienel

3/20/11

I was out all day helping at my church and just came in and this show was on. I just want you to know that I'm so inspired by what you gave back and to see the genuine love you have for others really brought me to tears too. I recently started donating my time to a womens shelter in TN and my brother is in an alcohol rehab down the street from them that I help with as well. Although I live paycheck to paycheck I have been so blessed by giving and helping at the shelters than anything I've ever done. Bless you for giving back!


Posted by Debbie Tyson

3/20/11

Was very inspired by James' kindness. I am so sorry for the loss of his sister. She would be so proud of him!


Posted by vanessa autrey

3/20/11

You are truly a very lucky person to be able to change someones life the way you did on that ttv show. I watch it every week an wish I had the means to make a difference like that. I do what I can in my own way an hope it makes a difference. But you were unique because you could see you really cared and respected these people for what they were doing.you were genuine and your good soul showed thru. You seem to be a good man with a heart, compassion and honesty. Rare qualities in people these days. Keep up the good work and don't ever lose your sincerity for good. The best show yet.thank you for doing it and allowing me to believe in good people. I lost my father last year and its been a hard year,so thank you again.


Posted by Anonymous

3/20/11

James is so full of crap I can hardly stand it. The biggest self promoter in the world, do not be hood winked. He has time for you only if you pay him (a lot of money). I've got to give it to him, he is a fantastic marketer.


Posted by lameka johnson

3/20/11

I loved this episode. Im originally from Gary and to see how much worse it has gotten and how someone picked there really touched my heart. Being from the east side of crime ridden Gary, I had no intentions of raising my son there. Where I am from helped to shape who I am now. He has no idea how many people he has blessed. Praise God and thank you.


Posted by Sandi DiCasti.

3/20/11

I am just watching the end, and my heart is so full,James you have done so many amazing things for others that need it. I have the same dream to help such as you have. Maybe there some opportunities there to help more. Thanks for shedding some light on the people that give back, and how important they are to every community.
you rock James.


Posted by

3/20/11

I think James is a great guy, very kind and generous. I enjoyed the show tonight. I would love to give away a bunch of money to needy charities, if I had it! Keep up the good work James! If James needs any help giving away anymore money, I would be happy to help, lol! I love to give!


Posted by Anna Kokoska

3/21/11

I love the show Secrect Millionare. I never meant James Malinchak, But I know His mother Betty and her GrandChildren Tommy, Mike, and Frankie Pica, They are my neighbors, Bettys like a Grandmother to my family, My family loves her. I never got the chance to meet vicky and I'm sorry for her passing, I couldnt believe it when My dad said he'd be on secrect Millionare, He is an inspiration to everyone.


3/21/11

I think it was a good episode. I've met James since I've taken one of his big seminars.


Posted by jus'me

3/28/11

I wasn't as impressed with the 'millionaire' on this episode as I was in others. I just didn't feel he was as genuine as the other millionaires. For starters, he stood out like a sore thumb. For someone going into a rough neighborhood, why would you need shiny black dress shoes? I really think he's a bit too attached to his own money. And for being a motivational speaker, he really didn't have a lot of words to say to those he was helping.

The one thing I dislike about this show is when the millionaires tell the people they are helping who they really are. I don't mind if they say they are successful business people, but when they say they are millionaires, it sort of rubs it in that they are better than the other people and if it isn't said right, it sounds like they are flaunting their wealth.


Posted by James M = Scammer

4/01/11

James Malinchak is a scammer - don't be fooled by his BS. Antion and others are revealing the real truth and James his trying to intimidate anyone who speaks out using pitbull hollywood lawyers.

The reality is he is a complete lying TOOL who pledges money to charities and then fails to deliver!


Posted by lovetolive

4/17/11

Malinchaks trainings are amazing and have always been filled with high content for years. sad to see some people talk negatively when they simply don't know. amazing info and amazing person


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