{"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":2291,"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\n\nAdam Robinson was days away from a $70M exit… then the buyer walked. But the deal collapsing turned out to be a blessing.\nHere’s what we talk about:\nHis current company now does $25M ARR with $1M monthly profit.\nHe accidentally spent millions before the deal closed on land, crypto, and a new mortgage.\nThen came a surprise 60% tax bill, thanks to a little-known IRS rule.\nAdam explains why high income doesn’t equal peace of mind.\nHe shares how Wall Street shaped his risky money habits.\nHis spending: $750K/year, two kids, boat, Aspen trips, wellness lifestyle.\nHe admits he wasn’t ready for a big exit and still might not be.\nNow, he’s focused on structure, restraint, and building wealth slowly.\nAnd why cash flow feels better than a windfall… at least when you’re winning.\nCool Links:\nHampton https://www.joinhampton.com/\nLower Street https://www.lowerstreet.co/\n\nChapters:\n(00:00) The Big Exit That Never Happened\n(00:54) Adam's Financial Resilience\n(02:25) From Wall Street to Startups\n(06:59) The Startup Struggles\n(10:31) The Almost Sale and Its Aftermath\n(12:35) Crypto Craze and Financial Lessons\n(15:13) Rebounding and Learning from Mistakes\n(19:21) The Genius Trade of the Century\n(22:38) Financial Anxiety and Business Risks\n(25:26) Tax Surprises and Financial Planning\n(29:27) Spending Habits and Lifestyle Choices\n(36:28) Balancing Wealth Building and Lifestyle\n(37:14) Conclusion: The Exit That Wasn't\n\nThis podcast is a ridiculous concept: high-net-worth people reveal their personal finances. Inspired by real conversations happening in the Hampton community.\nYour Host: Harry Morton\nFounder of Lower Street, a podcast production company helping brands launch and grow top-tier podcasts.\nCo-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}