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EPISODE · Jun 17, 2025 · 40 MIN

I Let Go of the Hustle. Embraced Feminine Leadership. Built $10M.

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127 founders (net worth: ~$1M–$100M+) opened up their personal books. Want to see how your finances stack up? https://www.joinhampton.com/wealth-reportJess 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 ContentmentThis 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.

127 founders (net worth: ~$1M–$100M+) opened up their personal books. Want to see how your finances stack up? https://www.joinhampton.com/wealth-reportJess 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 ContentmentThis 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.

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