"How I quit the hustle to enjoy life”: Getting Off the Treadmill with a $15m Net Worth

How Do You Stop Hustling When You’ve Already Won?

Laura Roeder told herself that at $5 million liquid she could live the life she wanted and refocus her life on what matters most: living. Unlike a lot of entrepreneurs who get caught up in the game and keep chasing more, Laura stayed true to that goal and quit hustling harder than she had to. But how did she avoid the endless treadmill for more?

Laura Roeder, founder and successful SaaS entrepreneur, joins the show to share her journey of hitting her financial target, choosing simplicity, and focusing on what matters most. With a net worth of over $15 million, she explains how she prioritized lifestyle over accumulation, and how her upbringing played a key role in shaping her financial mindset.

In this episode, Laura discusses how she hit her financial goal and resisted the temptation to keep pushing for more. You’ll also hear about her business philosophy, why she believes in running a business for lifestyle and not just growth, and the importance of knowing when enough is enough. Plus, she dives into her personal investments, expenses, and how she balances wealth with family time.

This is Moneywise, a podcast where host Sam Parr is joined by high-net-worth guests to explore exclusive insights into personal finance and lifestyle tailored for other high-net-worth people, or those on their way. They'll get radically transparent about the numbers, revealing things like their burn rates, portfolios, and spending habits.

Who is Sam Parr?

Sam is a serial entrepreneur and the co-founder of The Hustle, which he sold to HubSpot in 2021. He's also the co-host of one of the world's top podcasts for entrepreneurs, My First Million. Known for his insightful business acumen and candid communication style, Sam Parr continues to be a prominent figure in the world of media and entrepreneurship. Sam's newest and biggest venture yet is Hampton, which he co-founded in 2022.

This podcast was made for the Hampton community, a private, highly-vetted, peer membership community for founders and CEOs of fast-growing, tech-enabled startups.

Chapters:

Laura’s Financial Foundation (03:54)

Balancing Lifestyle and Financial Goals (07:14)

Starting and Scaling Businesses (13:21)

Selling the Business and Life After Exit (19:13)

Lifestyle Business vs. Growth Business (21:41)

Laura's Investments and Expenses Breakdown (24:18)

Balancing Work and Personal Life (30:09)

Avoiding the Comparison Trap (32:54)

Final Thoughts on Wealth and Happiness (36:33)

This podcast was produced in partnership with Lower Street and distributed by Morning Brew.