Episode description
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
Jess Chan scaled to 7 figures fast, then tore it all down. Today, she’s worth ~$10M, spends less than ever, and says profit > revenue every time.
Here’s what we talk about:
- Jess hit $40K/month as a freelancer, then walked away to build her agency, Longplay.
- Why chasing $1M in revenue nearly burned her out, and what she did to rebuild.
- The shift from ego-driven growth to sustainable, profitable business.
- How embracing feminine leadership transformed her company and her life.
- Her net worth is ~$10M, but her monthly spend has dropped to ~$6K.
- The underrated skill: learning how to spend money well.
- Why contentment and ambition can coexist and how chasing more can actually cost you.
- Jess’s financial setup: super simple. Mostly ETFs. Barely checks it.
Cool Links:
- Hampton https://www.joinhampton.com/
- Lower Street https://www.lowerstreet.co/
Chapters:
(00:00) Introduction to Jess Chan's Journey
(00:58) Early Revenue Chase and Freelancing
(02:03) Building and Scaling Long Play
(02:55) Challenges and Burnout
(04:42) Rebuilding and Stabilizing
(06:14) Shifting Focus from Revenue to Profit
(08:20) Embracing Feminine Leadership
(15:03) Redefining Wealth and Success
(19:37) Breaking Free from Business Metrics
(20:21) Childhood Reflections and Entrepreneurial Drive
(22:09) The Unexpected Path to Entrepreneurship
(27:41) Transparency in Financial Success
(31:57) Personal Finance and Contentment
(37:00) Balancing Ambition and Contentment
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.