$32M Exit: Left the U.S., Built a $15K/Month Life in Japan

If you're a founder doing at least $3M/year in sales, check out Hampton: https://www.joinhampton.com/.Eran Galperin bootstrapped a niche SaaS for Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu gyms, sold it for $32.5 million, moved to Japan, and is now quietly living the FIRE dream — with a few luxury upgrades.Here’s what we talk about:- How Eran went from $15K in the bank to a $32M exit (with 90% equity!)- Why he ignored VCs and chose to bootstrap — and how it paid off years later- The long, slow ramp: 4 years to $12K MRR, 8 years to $3M ARR- The FIRE mindset that guided his financial decisions from day one- How and why he moved to Japan — including taxes, cost of living, and lifestyle- What it actually cost to move abroad and build a luxury home in Tokyo- His full post-exit portfolio breakdown (hint: most of it’s in index funds)- What it’s like working after the exit — and why he’s still showing up- The one splurge that changed his mindset about spending- The emotional reality of selling your company — and why it felt more like relief than celebration- Why he's mentoring early-stage founders and learning real estate development — just for funCool Links:Hampton https://www.joinhampton.com/Lower Street https://www.lowerstreet.co/FIRE Subreddit https://www.reddit.com/r/Fire/?rdt=37862fatFIRE Subreddit https://www.reddit.com/r/fatFIRE/Chapters:(00:00) The $32 Million Exit(01:48) Why FIRE(08:31) The Slow SaaS Ramp of Death(12:49) The Big Move to Japan(14:32) Financial Optimization and the Exit Strategy(19:05) The Final Deal: $32.5 Million Sale(23:25) Financial Breakdown and Initial Investments(26:03) Post-Exit Financial Planning(28:19) Lifestyle Changes and Spending Habits(33:49) Building a Dream Home in Tokyo(38:52) Continued Work and New Ventures(42:30) Final Thoughts and Future PlansThis podcast is a ridiculous concept: high-net-worth people reveal their personal finances.Inspired by real conversations happening in the Hampton community.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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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.