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Jun 24
34m 58s

Re-Up: I’m Worth ~ $500m. Here’s What I ...

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.

Andrew Wilkinson became rich in his 20s — but early wealth came with hard lessons. In this episode, Andrew opens up about:

  • How he went from buying everything he wanted to nearly going bankrupt in 2008
  • The emotional rollercoaster of building and losing wealth while still young
  • What it's actually like to cross the nine-figure mark
  • Why luxury spending doesn’t always bring happiness
  • How wealth impacts family, friendships, and personal identity
  • His thoughts on giving back, donating money, and the real ROI of generosity

Chapters
(00:00) Introduction
(00:21) Meet Andrew Wilkinson: Early Success and Challenges
(02:38) The Reality of Wealth: Lessons Learned
(03:14) Building Businesses: From Design Agency to Diversification
(06:54) The First Big Sale: A Turning Point
(09:28) Spending Habits: What Worked and What Didn't
(20:39) The Impact of Wealth on Family and Relationships
(23:00) The Complexity of Doing Good with Money
(27:02) Conclusion: Reflections on Wealth and Happiness

Sam Parr
Founder of Hampton, a private community for 7-figure founders. Previously sold his company, The Hustle, to HubSpot for tens of millions.

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