$100K Buy-In. $160M Exit. Then $40K/Month on ‘Living the Dream’... Almost.

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.

Cool Links:

• Hampton https://www.joinhampton.com/
• Lower Street https://www.lowerstreet.co/
• Book mentioned: Die With Zero by Bill Perkins

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.