Tony Hawk turned down a $500,000 payment for 'Pro Skater,' opting for royalties instead. He ended up making at least 8 times that.

• Tony Hawk made an appearance on "The Diary of a CEO" podcast and discussed his best financial move.
• Ahead of the release of video game "Pro Skater," he was offered a $500,000 payment for his likeness.
• By choosing to receive royalties instead, he made at least eight times Activision's buyout.

Tony Hawk's name is forever intertwined with skateboarding, but the vert-skating legend has pulled off some of his craziest maneuvers away from the half-pipe.