Dave Portnoy knows how to make headlines. The founder of Barstool Sports did not hesitate to defend his co-host of the “BFFs” podcast Brianna “Fried Chicken” LaPaglia by dropping a dissident track against her ex-boyfriend Zach Bryan. Dave is known for his unapologetic candor and his singing “The Littlest Man” quickly made the rounds on social networks. Aside from his humor, Dave is also known for building a business empire, which has helped him build a substantial net worth.

Find out what Dave’s net worth is and how he earned his money below.

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How does Dave Portnoy earn income?

Dave has established himself as a successful businessman and social media personality. The Massachusetts native attended the University of Michigan with a degree in education. In the early 2000s, Dave founded the mega-famous platform known as Barstool Sports.

Barstool began as a sports newspaper, which Dave distributed to Bostonians on the subways and on the streets. Dave’s writing was aimed primarily at men, but he eventually expanded the newspaper into a full-fledged digital publication. As he developed the content known as “frat culture” for his audience, Dave’s direct and outspoken persona became known as “El Presidente.”

Over time, Barstool gained traction on the Internet, expanding its audience after the introduction of various podcasts. In recent years, Penn Entertainment purchased a 36% stake in Barstool for over $160 million in 2020. In 2023, Penn acquired the rest of the platform for almost $390 million, but Dave bought out the business months later for just $1.

How much is Dave Portnoy worth?

Thanks to his career, Dave’s net worth stands at $150 million in 2024, according to Celebrity Net Worth.

Does Dave Portnoy have beef with Zach Bryan?

Long story short, yes, Dave has been having issues with Zach for a while. In February 2024, Dave claimed that he and Josh Richards were “banned” from attending one of Zach’s concerts because he jokingly referred to Brianna as a “revolving door” of romances.

“She said, ‘Zach banned you from going to the concert,'” Dave said on “The Unnamed Show” podcast. “Apparently Zach went back – how many months was it – it must have been maybe six months. At one point on ‘BFFs’ we had a discussion where Bri had just gotten a new boyfriend.

Once Brianna’s devastating — and public — breakup with Zach was revealed, Dave stood by her side, discussing her experience on their “BFFs” podcast and dropping the diss track “Smallest Man.”