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May 6
44m 43s

$100K Buy-In. $160M Exit. Then $40K/Mont...

Hampton
About this episode

127 founders (net worth: ~$1M–$100M+) opened up their personal books. Want to see how your finances stack up? https://www.joinhampton.com/wealth-report

After a $100M+ exit, Jace Mattinson blew $40K a month chasing lost time, until living the dream nearly ruined it.


Here’s what we talk about:

  • Jace shares how he turned a failing 135-year-old business into a $160M exit.
  • Why buying old and boring beat building from scratch.
  • He hit a $5M net worth—then spent $40K/month trying to “make up for lost time.”
  • The moment he realized leisure can become just another grind.
  • How he and his wife navigated the emotional hangover of success.
  • Why founders struggle with freedom, and how he learned to enjoy it.
  • His strategy for protecting wealth and living fully.
  • His monthly expenses for a family with 5 kids under 7.
  • The framework he uses to make time, money, and values actually align.

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Chapters:
(00:00) The Grind and Delayed Gratification
(01:41) Financial Breakdown and Investments
(03:37) From Corporate Life to Entrepreneurship
(05:10) The Influence of Upbringing
(07:03) Meeting His Wife and Changing Perspectives
(08:47) Turning Around a Struggling Business
(14:21) The Exit and New Challenges
(15:49) Life After the Sale
(18:47) Balancing Family and Personal Time
(19:18) Indulging in Expensive Hobbies
(20:50) Spending on Experiences vs. Investments
(23:26) Finding Balance in Hobbies and Work
(27:05) Intentional Living and Regrets
(30:18) Current Monthly Expenses and Hobbies
(35:55) Future Plans and Bucket List

This podcast is a ridiculous concept: high-net-worth people reveal their personal finances. Inspired by real conversations happening in the Hampton community.


Your Host: Harry Morton

  • Founder of Lower Street, a podcast production company helping brands launch and grow top-tier podcasts.
  • Co-parents a cow named Eliza.

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