The Oak Island Crew FINALLY Got Paid After Selling Money Pit Treasure

That layer is like 1700s, early 1700s.
Right, but if this was some sort of a road, then maybe they were hauling something up there.
So Gary and I were down here detecting to see if we could get any evidence, and yeah, there’s a lot of stuff that can get lost in and amongst those rocks.
From the enrichment of one’s pocket thanks to the fact that they chased their treasure hunting dream while setting off on several different business ventures,
to those who may only be in it for the thrill of the treasure hunting mission.

Here’s how the Oak Island crew finally got paid after selling Money Pit treasure.
When one looks into the mystery of Oak Island, one can see how it was easy to capture the fascination of viewers worldwide.
We can all remember searching for one treasure or the other as we were growing up,
and as such we can appreciate the likes of the Lagina brothers and The Curse of Oak Island crew.
We’ve all watched as they dedicated their lives to searching for the treasure that is rumored to be hidden on this island.

Although it may look like they were set to join the long line of people who have failed to find this treasure,
it looks like this captivating crew may have finally come across the reward that they had all been waiting for.
This entire treasure hunting journey truly began when Prometheus Entertainment made contact with the Oak Island crew back in the 2010s.
They did so with the intention to create a TV series based on the treasure hunting adventure that the Lagina brothers and their crew were already on
as they attempted to recover the treasure that was rumored to be hidden on this strange island.

Once the parties signed the contract with the A&E Network, a contract that was worth $20 million,
the Lagina brothers got to work on the series by serving as directors, executive producers, and the on-screen talent as well.
That is after investing their own personal funds into the project, thereby showing that they were all in.
They were going to achieve their dreams one way or the other.

With all these resources in place, it was fair enough for the Lagina brothers and their collaborators
to be able to achieve some level of success in the first season of The Curse of Oak Island TV documentary series.
The show was so successful that it earned renewals that spanned across several seasons.
It even allowed for the birth of the spin-off series Beyond Oak Island.

All these highlighted the fact that the powers that be were right to bet on the Lagina brothers.
They were so right that they were able to ensure that the show stayed for about 11 seasons so far,
all of which allowed for almost 200 episodes in the last decade or so.
Thanks to the fact that the Lagina brothers were able to televise their adventure to the world,
we have been able to appreciate the wins that The Curse of Oak Island crew has enjoyed during their adventure on the mysterious island.

As the show ran, one could notice that Rick Lagina was earning the respect of everyone who was involved with the production of the show.
As such, Rick not only featured in the show as an on-screen character,
he also eventually assumed the roles of director and producer for many of the 200 episodes of the show.
As if that wasn’t impressive enough, Rick and his brother Marty also began to make guest appearances on several shows,
such as The Late Night Show with Steven Colbert.

As a result of this success, Rick realized that his net worth grew to an impressive $10 million by February 2024.
On the other hand, Marty was able to use his abilities as an engineer, producer, and entrepreneur
to earn himself a net worth of about $110 million.
Although he had made a lot of money in engineering natural gas energy,
in the show, Marty also gets a pretty penny from his real estate investments,
especially the two expansive estates that he has back home in Kingsford, Michigan, and Cleveland.

As if that isn’t impressive enough, he also owns property in places like Las Vegas and New York.
As such, one can see how Marty has been able to carve a successful and lucrative career for himself over the years.
That isn’t to say that he didn’t come across some issues while he was finding his way to success.
He has had his fair share of animosity, especially when it came to issues that were born due to his connection to the oil and gas sector.

Apparently, Marty had told Randall Sullivan, the author of The Curse of Oak Island,
of the many conflicts that he had due to his work in the oil and gas industry.
What this tells us is that although one may have money, that doesn’t mean that they are devoid of problems.
Considering all these headaches, one may see how Marty may at least be getting some solace
from the fact that his son, Alex Lagina, is also making his way in the world of reality television.

Not only was he part of the cast of The Curse of Oak Island crew,
he has become one of the main men on the show.
This says a lot about the young man who was born in 1987 in Traverse, Michigan.
Once he was able to get to the island with his father, Alex was adored on the show.
Thanks to his appearances on the show, he too was around as the team unearthed several artifacts that could be dated back to many centuries ago.

As such, one can see how the Laginas are heavily invested in solving the mysteries of this mysterious island.
Ever since it hit our screens back in January of 2012, this show has been on hand to follow the Lagina brothers and their crew
as they gave their all so that they could find the treasure that is rumored to be hidden on the island.
For the last seven seasons, Alex has been contributing his expertise to their effort.
In the 51 episodes that he appeared in, he has shown how important his background as an engineer is, just like his father.

As such, not only is he able to contribute to the excavation exercises that take place on the island,
he is also able to be on hand to help with some of the important discoveries that have been made in the course of the show.
If anything, Alex’s presence and contributions on the show give us some insights
as to the many talented people that are working to succeed where many others have failed for more than 200 years now.

That said, it may be fair to say that the mysteries of Oak Island alone may have enough to draw anyone in
without the contribution of the Lagina brothers and their crew.
Without them, The Curse of Oak Island TV show may have been able to survive based only on the combination
of the historical fascination with what happened there and the many relics that can be found there.
However, one must remember that for the show to be what it is today,
the personal dedication and the expertise of the Lagina brothers and many of the members of the crew played a major role.

Much like the rest of the members of his family, Alex also has a diverse portfolio,
which contains his involvement in several different business ventures outside of what he does on Oak Island.
For example, he is the general manager of the family’s vineyard and a contributor to a wind turbine manufacturer.
Even on Oak Island, he is involved in other business ventures as he is the overseer of the Oak Island Tours Company,
a company that gives treasure hunting enthusiasts a firsthand experience of Oak Island and its many secrets.

As such, it seems as though Alex is doing very well for himself,
as he’s been able to develop a net worth of about $50 million.
Some of this money may have come from his participation in documentaries such as The Curse of Civil War Gold.
If anything, this shows that the love for treasure hunting runs through the veins of the Lagina family.

Despite this departure from his father’s shadow, Alex is very much alive and well,
despite what may be going on in the rumor mills.
Not only that, he is also very much involved in his family’s businesses,
and as such, he tries to maintain a low profile in his personal life despite his growing fame.
This has probably helped him maintain his growing wealth without facing too many distractions from the outside world.

As such, one can see how he may be set to maintain and develop his wealth in the years to come.
As much as the Laginas have been able to achieve a certain level of success over the years,
some may say that they may have never gotten to this point if they didn’t have the help of Marty’s longtime friend,
business partner, and on-screen castmate Craig Tester.

Craig and Marty have been friends ever since they shared the same dorm room while they were studying engineering
at Michigan Technological University.
Thanks to his role as a cast member as well as his prowess as a businessman and an engineer,
Craig has been able to earn a respectable net worth over the years.
Thanks to his time on the show, one can see how he has been able to earn a reputation as a respectable treasure hunter.

Over the years, he’s also been able to earn some much-appreciated experience in the world of reality TV.
We must remember that this is an engineer who was on hand to help establish Heritage Sustainable Energy
along with his longtime friend Marty Lagina.
As such, one can see how he is a role model for those who are trying to figure out how to carve careers
in the oil and gas business, in the treasure hunting business, or in reality TV.

One would find that not only did Craig and Marty work together in the oil and gas business,
they had also gone into business together by