{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Moneywise","title":"Inside the $30M Exit of a Socialist Buddhist","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/ccd53454\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2797,"description":"If you're a founder doing at least $3M/year in sales, check out Hampton: https://www.joinhampton.com/.\r\n\r\nChris Cooke is a socialist Buddhist who sold his company for $30 million… then blew most of it on a weed farm, a beach house, and a comedy club in Thailand.\r\n\r\nHere’s what we talk about:\r\n\r\nHow Chris accidentally “won” capitalism—despite deeply skeptical views of money\r\n\r\nWhat happens when your values, ego, and bank account collide\r\n\r\nWhy he spent nearly his entire fortune in six months—and doesn’t regret it\r\n\r\nThe real estate investments that unintentionally saved him from going broke\r\n\r\nHow Buddhist detachment helped him take huge risks—and make millions\r\n\r\nWhy giving money to friends was harder than it sounds (and cost him relationships)\r\n\r\nHow he's now building a business focused on sustainability, not just growth\r\n\r\nThe real meaning of success for a Buddhist entrepreneur\r\n\r\n\r\nCool Links:\r\n Hampton – Join the Founder Community https://www.joinhampton.com/\r\n Lower Street – Podcast Production https://www.lowerstreet.co/\r\n\r\nChapters:\r\n(00:00) Introduction: The Paradox of a Capitalist Buddhist\r\n(03:23) Early Life and Entrepreneurial Spirit\r\n(06:01) Building and Growing a SaaS Business\r\n(11:41) The Decision to Sell and Its Aftermath\r\n(17:26) Spending the Fortune: Investments and Losses\r\n(22:05) The Comedy Club and Financial Struggles\r\n(25:49) Lifestyle Changes and Generosity\r\n(27:07) The Downside of Lending Money to Friends\r\n(29:56) Reflections on Wealth and Happiness\r\n(30:54) The Rollercoaster of Post-Exit Life\r\n(36:44) Buddhist Values and Business Success\r\n(40:12) Current Financial Situation and Future Plans\r\n(44:11) Conclusion and Final Thoughts\r\n\r\nThis podcast is a ridiculous concept: high-net-worth people reveal their personal finances.\r\nInspired by real conversations happening in the Hampton community.\r\n\r\nYour Host:\r\nHarry Morton\r\n\r\nFounded and runs Lower Street, the leading branded podcast production service in the world.\r\n\r\nHampton Member.","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/vCvB-0dtzg339Iof9Uhri-E5Cu1YvE_goNcKch75CeI/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS83ZTZj/OWRiMTI3NjI1YWUy/MWY4ZWJkOTU2YzFl/NzE0Mi5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}