Mark Tilbury

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Mark Tilbury
Born (1968-09-15) September 15, 1968 (age 57)
Kent, Canterbury, U.K. [1]
Education Fulston Manor School
Occupations
Years active2014–present
SpouseKristen Tilbury
YouTube information
Channel
Website www.marktilbury.com

Mark Stephen Tilbury [2] (born September 15, 1968) is a British entrepreneur, investor, podcaster and content creator at YouTube. His net worth as of 2025 was estimated to be US$8 million. His primary residence is in Monaco. [3] He is a self-made millionaire, becoming a millionaire in his twenties. [4] He also runs an Instagram account, where he described himself as a "millionaire businessman." [5] He is the founder and CEO of two multi-million dollar companies. [6] On his channel, he offers advice and on guides on investments, making money and handling business. [7] [8] [ unreliable source ] His channels on YouTube, TikTok and Instagram have combined followers of more than 12 million. [9]

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Career

Mark Tilbury was born in Canterbury, United Kingdom. He was the only son having three sisters. He attended Fulston Manor School and dropped out of the high school at the age of 16, seeking his lines to business. [10] [11] He had no money at the time. Before dropping out, he took a hobby of catching and selling five fish for a pound sterling. [10] For his first job, Tilbury worked at a carpenter's place and made wooden trash cans, with a wage of less than US$2 an hour. [7] [11] Tilbury bought cars at a low price, repaired them properly and sold them at a profit, knowing negotiations and base of business from this hobby. [12] After this, he quit his job and entered into business. [13] He became a millionaire while in his twenties. [4]

In 1988, Mark Tilbury started the company Model World Ltd., [14] based in Castle Road, Sittingbourne. [15] Model World sells remote-controlled toys. He quit his previous job, being bullied by his manager in working a 9–5 job. [16] At first, he himself designed and sold the products. He flew to China for further manufacturing of his products. After he was able to manufacture his products, Tilbury opened a chain of retail stores and shops with wholesale distribution. [11] He sold remote-controlled toys through direct distribution (dropshipping) and gained enough money to open another business. [17] [10] [11]

After his toy business continued to grow, Mark Tilbury opened a company named Century UK Ltd. [14] which specializes in electronic equipment. [11] On March 15, 2014 he opened his YouTube channel. And in 2020, being told by his son Curtis, he opened a TikTok account. [18] As of February 2023, Tilbury remains as the CEO of the two companies, which are still active. [10] Both companies as of 2024 had generated a combined revenue of US$50 million. [13] In 2020, he started Mark Tilbury Coaching Ltd. which offers business and investment advice. [17] [11]

Personal life

Mark Tilbury is married to Kristen Tilbury. They have three kids. [10] He has a son named Curtis Tilbury. [18] With Curtis, he hosts the podcast Like Father, Like Son? [11]

References

  1. ↑ Egkolfopoulou, Misyrlena; Gemmell, Katharine (April 6, 2021). "The Robinhood Generation Is Debating Old School Investors on Trading Stocks" . Bloomberg News . Retrieved January 28, 2026.
  2. ↑ "Find and update company information - Gov.uk".
  3. ↑ Pichardo, Leury (July 15, 2025). "Mark Tilbury Net Worth: Is He as Rich as He Claims?". ValueWalk. Retrieved January 28, 2026.
  4. 1 2 "How to Become a Millionaire? Self-Made Mark Tilbury Advises You: Buy 7 Things Now". Binance Square . Almsthil. May 17, 2025. Retrieved January 28, 2026.
  5. ↑ Grover, Neha. ""Millionaire Businessman" Reveals How To Score Free Hotel Room Upgrade". NDTV . Retrieved January 28, 2026.
  6. ↑ Davies, Matt (June 30, 2025). "Millionaire says you should do four things immediately after winning the lottery". Gloucestershire Live . Retrieved January 28, 2026.
  7. 1 2 Escárzaga, Antonio L. (June 16, 2025). "The Business side of TikTok: 10 accounts to learn, build, and grow". EU-Startups. Retrieved January 28, 2026.
  8. ↑ Shevlin, Ron (September 4, 2022). "How Much Do TikTok Influencers Make Teaching Gen Z How To Invest?". Forbes . Retrieved January 28, 2026.
  9. ↑ "Mark Tilbury's 5 simple steps to start building real wealth in 2025". AOL . Moneywise. April 19, 2025. Retrieved January 28, 2026.
  10. 1 2 3 4 5 Maina, Patrick M. (December 23, 2024). "Mark Tilbury – Diving Into His Earnings and Income Streams!". Techie + Gamers. Retrieved January 28, 2026.
  11. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Mbura, Elizabeth (January 16, 2026). "Mark Tilbury Net Worth and How He Turned Failure Into Multi Million Dollar Empire". Nyakundi Report . Retrieved January 28, 2026.
  12. ↑ "Mark Tilbury Net Worth 2026: NEW AGE, Income Sources & More". Imminent Business. Retrieved January 28, 2026.
  13. 1 2 "From Broke to Broker: Mark Tilbury's Redemption Story". PodCastle. PodCastle Team. September 5, 2024. Retrieved January 28, 2026.
  14. 1 2 Nair, Joshua (April 15, 2025). "Millionaire businessman lists the five essential things he does before every flight at airport". LADbible Group . Retrieved January 28, 2026.
  15. ↑ Robinson, Hayley (February 12, 2014). "Mark Tilbury, of Model World, Castle Road, Sittingbourne, appears in BBC's Top Gear with Jeremy Clarkson". Kent Online . Retrieved January 28, 2026.
  16. ↑ Buchan, Sophie (December 10, 2025). "'I'm a self-made millionaire - if you want to get rich, it's simple'". Glasgow Live. Retrieved January 28, 2026.
  17. 1 2 Mokeira, Gladys; Boit, Sharon (February 8, 2023). "Mark Tilbury's net worth in 2026: How he became rich and income sources". Tuko News. Retrieved January 28, 2026.
  18. 1 2 Glover, Felicity (February 8, 2021). "What is FinTok and why is it going viral?". The National (Abu Dhabi) . Retrieved January 28, 2026.
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