Beverly Hills Monk: SmartGuy CEO Jordan Wexler’s Journey to a Simpler Life

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What happens when you achieve the life you once dreamed of and still feel something is missing? For Jordan Wexler, CEO of SmartGuy®, that question became deeply personal. After years of pursuing success, status, and the comforts of a large Beverly Hills home, he began moving toward something he had struggled to find: peace. The response is already drawing attention. As of October 1, 2026, the first four episodes displayed nearly 936,000 combined YouTube views, with three episodes each attracting more than a quarter of a million views. That level of interest suggests Jordan’s search for a simpler, more peaceful life is resonating well beyond his own story. In a world that constantly encourages people to chase more, viewers are taking notice of someone choosing to live with less. Beverly Hills Monk follows that ongoing journey. Through short, candid videos, Jordan shares his decision to leave his larger home, live with fewer possessions, change the influences around him, and make more room for prayer, gratitude, and a closer relationship with God.

When Success Still Leaves You Searching

In the first episode, Jordan describes growing up surrounded by extraordinary achievement. His mother was actress Linda Cristal, and his family included accomplished figures in filmmaking, real estate, and business. Success was something he saw up close, and he pursued it himself. He calls his former pursuit the “James Bond life”: career success, money, an impressive home, fancy cars, and the outward signs of having made it. Yet even after achieving much of what he wanted, he felt lonely and incomplete. Personal tragedy forced him to reconsider his direction. He began paying closer attention to his friendships, what he watched and listened to, and the noise he allowed into his daily life. His search for happiness gradually led him toward a quieter way of living.

Watch Episode 1: My Journey From Having It All to Having Nothing and Finding Everything (320,694 views as of October 1, 2026.)

Packing Up a Beverly Hills Home

The second episode turns reflection into action. Jordan is packing his office, emptying his home chapel, and preparing to move into a smaller property. Boxes hold photographs, awards, and possessions that once helped him measure his accomplishments. As he decides what to keep, his changing priorities become clear. Crosses, rosaries, and photographs with friends carry meaning for the life he wants to build. Prayer and silence have become things he wants more time for. Leaving the larger house is a concrete step toward that goal. He describes wanting to feel happier, worry less, and draw closer to God. The move gives viewers a glimpse of what it looks like to act on a change of heart.

Watch Episode 2: Why I’m Leaving My Beverly Hills House for a Simpler Life (287,383 views as of October 1, 2026.)

Finding Peace in a Smaller Space

By Episode 3, Jordan has moved. He describes a clean, simple home with bare floors and basic furniture. Without the elaborate surroundings of his previous house, he says he feels happier. He also shares a visit to Saint Andrew’s Abbey, a Benedictine monastery in Valyermo. The monks’ rhythm of prayer, work, silence, and community gives him another way to think about daily life. For Jordan, their example points toward fewer distractions, less comparison, and greater presence with God and other people. His reflections also turn toward young people who are struggling and the need for meaningful connection. He is exploring how the peace he encounters at the abbey can become part of his everyday life.

Watch Episode 3: I Left My Beverly Hills House for a Simpler Life | Finding Peace in Less ( 262,530 views as of October 1, 2026)

Choosing the People Who Shape Your Life

In Episode 4, Jordan considers another part of his transformation: his inner circle. He recalls interviewing 100 Beverly Hills teenagers for his first book and noticing how strongly their friendships influenced them. He now applies that lesson to himself. After spending years around high achievers, he is seeking the company of people whose faith, peacefulness, and gratitude encourage the qualities he wants to develop. He describes friendships with priests, seminarians, homeless people, and monks. These relationships help him stay honest about his priorities. His visits to the abbey reinforce his desire to participate in everyday life with greater humility, attention, and gratitude.

Watch Episode 4: You Become Who You Surround Yourself With | My Journey to Peace (65,079 views as of October 1, 2026, just one day after publication.)

An Invitation to Follow the Journey

Beverly Hills Monk presents a transformation still unfolding. Jordan shares where he is, what he is learning, and the challenges that arise as he changes familiar habits. The smaller home is one visible part of a deeper effort to live according to his faith. With nearly a million combined views across these four short videos, there is growing excitement around watching this journey unfold. The questions Jordan raises can speak to people anywhere: How much is enough? Who is shaping my life? Where can I find lasting peace? His story invites a personal question: What would you make room for if your life became a little simpler?

Follow Jordan Wexler’s journey at BeverlyHillsMonk.com and watch the episodes linked above and the new ones added each week! You can also explore SmartGuy® for more free videos and resources about faith, purpose, and personal growth.