{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Moneywise","title":"My $70M Exit Collapsed Days Before Signing","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/ff0d481e\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2517,"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-reportAdam Robinson was days away from a $70M exit… then the buyer walked. But the deal collapsing turned out to be a blessing.Here’s what we talk about:His current company now does $25M ARR with $1M monthly profit.He accidentally spent millions before the deal closed on land, crypto, and a new mortgage.Then came a surprise 60% tax bill, thanks to a little-known IRS rule.Adam explains why high income doesn’t equal peace of mind.He shares how Wall Street shaped his risky money habits.His spending: $750K/year, two kids, boat, Aspen trips, wellness lifestyle.He admits he wasn’t ready for a big exit and still might not be.Now, he’s focused on structure, restraint, and building wealth slowly.And why cash flow feels better than a windfall… at least when you’re winning.Cool Links:Hampton https://www.joinhampton.com/Lower Street https://www.lowerstreet.co/Chapters:(00:00) The Big Exit That Never Happened(00:54) Adam's Financial Resilience(02:25) From Wall Street to Startups(06:59) The Startup Struggles(10:31) The Almost Sale and Its Aftermath(12:35) Crypto Craze and Financial Lessons(15:13) Rebounding and Learning from Mistakes(19:21) The Genius Trade of the Century(22:38) Financial Anxiety and Business Risks(25:26) Tax Surprises and Financial Planning(29:27) Spending Habits and Lifestyle Choices(36:28) Balancing Wealth Building and Lifestyle(37:14) Conclusion: The Exit That Wasn'tThis 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 MortonFounder of Lower Street, a podcast production company helping brands launch and grow top-tier podcasts.Co-parents a cow named Eliza.","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}