Wright Thurston Sr.

The part-owner of a private island and more than 200 other commercial and residential properties around the world over the course of his career, speaker Wright Thurston Sr. is known for creating million-dollar net worth businesses in five different areas. A respected professional, Wright Thurston Sr. entered the business world through IBM’s marketing department, where he was the recipient of both regional and national marketing awards.

In Alaska, he was IBM’s Salesman of the Year. At age 30, Wright Thurston Sr. became a millionaire through a part-time commitment to real estate investment; at the time, his monthly rental income was $9,000. In order to share his wealth of financial knowledge, Wright Thurston Sr. began his lucrative speaking career.

A former member of The National Speakers Association, he still speaks at locations around the globe. Now an Executive Director at Melaleuca Inc. (The Wellness Company), Wright Thurston Sr. is a member of the Better Business Bureau, Inc., Rotary International, United Way Worldwide, and Junior Achievement USA.