Miami Connection
Lopez operates Retail Ecommerce Ventures from Miami, contributing to the local e-commerce revival scene by attempting to transform national retail brands into online platforms. The SEC case, filed in Miami's Southern District of Florida and investigated by the Miami Regional Office, has drawn significant attention to influencer-driven investments in South Florida's business community.
About
Born in 1977 in Fullerton, California, Tai Lopez rose to fame as a self-help guru with viral ads in 2015 promoting his online business courses. He co-founded Retail Ecommerce Ventures LLC (REV), a Miami-based holding company, with Alex Mehr, acquiring intellectual property from declining brick-and-mortar retailers like RadioShack, Pier 1 Imports, Dressbarn, Modell's Sporting Goods, and Stein Mart to rebrand them as e-commerce ventures. REV raised over $230 million from 660 investors nationwide through social media campaigns, Zoom calls, and events promising high returns. In September 2025, the SEC filed charges in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida, accusing Lopez and Mehr of fraud, misappropriation, and Ponzi-like payments, with the case ongoing as of 2026. Lopez hosts 'The Tai Lopez Show' podcast and has recently stepped back from the spotlight amid legal scrutiny.