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Ronnie Green of Alpine Gold Exchange breaks down how precious metals can function as spendable, digital money—not just a long-term store of value. He explains Alpine’s approach to helping people buy, hold, and transact in U.S.-minted gold and silver, including practical use cases that make metals feel as frictionless as modern payment apps.

The conversation addresses why many people—especially younger generations—no longer view gold as money, and how that gap in understanding has grown alongside ongoing fiat currency depreciation. Ronnie compares gold’s stability to crypto’s volatility, sharing where blockchain technology is compelling and where it still falls short for wealth preservation, transaction costs, and reliability.

Ronnie outlines the core advantages that drive adoption: liquidity, privacy, and everyday usability, plus the tax and structural considerations that can make U.S.-minted coinage materially different from bullion or crypto when used for transactions. The episode closes with a grounded framework for newcomers: lead with education, understand risk tolerance, study alternative assets and “debasement trades,” and build a diversified plan that aligns with where you want to be in 10 years.

Ronnie Green is an operations and marketing executive with deep experience across precious metals, financial services, and technology-driven businesses. He currently serves as Vice President of Operations and Vice President of Marketing at Alpine Gold Exchange, where he helps scale operational infrastructure, marketing strategy, and client acquisition in the precious metals space.

With a background spanning operations consulting, product management, and large-scale project leadership, Ronnie has managed multimillion-dollar budgets, overseen high-volume logistics operations, and helped design and launch B2B technology solutions. His expertise sits at the intersection of execution, strategy, and growth—bringing disciplined operational thinking to complex, regulated industries.

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The Old New True Wealth Podcast, hosted by Nathan Barkocy, explores the intersection of legacy wealth, modern entrepreneurship, and faith-driven purpose. Through real conversations with elite investors, founders, and thought leaders, this show teaches you how to build real assets, real relationships, and real freedom—without sacrificing your family, faith, or calling. Because True Wealth isn’t what you accumulate—it’s who you become.

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Most people don’t fail at building wealth — they succeed at building the wrong version of it. In this Old Wealth, New Wealth, True Wealth episode, host Nathan Barkocy breaks down why “old wealth” (protection, saving, stability) and “new wealth” (scaling, leverage, acceleration) both miss the most dangerous question: what is this for? When money becomes the finish line instead of the tool, you can spend decades climbing a ladder only to realize it was leaning against the wrong wall. Nathan introduces True Wealth as the missing third dimension — the framework that measures success by alignment, identity, values, and the life your success is meant to serve, not just accumulation.

You’ll hear why money only solves money problems — and why it can’t fix purpose, loneliness, identity, or integrity. Drawing from firsthand exposure to high-net-worth investors and successful operators who still feel empty, Nathan explains how wealth acts as a magnifier: if you’re grounded, it expands impact; if you’re lost, it amplifies chaos. The solution is building the “operator” first — your character, clarity, and internal architecture — so your ambition creates prosperity without costing your health, marriage, or soul. This episode is a rallying call to stop postponing life for “later,” and to build a version of success that actually builds you.

The Old New True Wealth Podcast, hosted by Nathan Barkocy, explores the intersection of legacy wealth, modern entrepreneurship, and faith-driven purpose. Through real conversations with elite investors, founders, and thought leaders, this show teaches you how to build real assets, real relationships, and real freedom—without sacrificing your family, faith, or calling. Because True Wealth isn’t what you accumulate—it’s who you become.

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In this episode of Old Wealth, New Wealth, True Wealth, host Nathan Barkocy sits down with multifamily investor and Red Sea Capital founder Caleb Johnson to unpack the real-world progression from “first deal” momentum to scalable, investor-backed commercial acquisitions. Caleb shares how he started investing at 18, used house hacking with an FHA structure to get into his first fourplex, and leveraged rental income to qualify—then turned an early exit into a portfolio-building flywheel through a 1031 exchange strategy.

The conversation moves from small multifamily into syndications, including what changes when you shift from being a minority owner to leading deals as a GP. Caleb breaks down why Red Sea Capital chose vertical integration—bringing property management in-house—after hard lessons with third-party managers, and how operating locally (with a clear Phoenix acquisition cadence) supports tighter execution, better accountability, and stronger protection of investor capital.

Beyond tactics, Nathan and Caleb dive into the mindset behind “True Wealth”: faith-first leadership, mentorship as a shortcut to competency, and building cashflow with the long-term intent to create generational impact through giving—supporting financial literacy, nonprofits, and resources for families in need.

Caleb Johnson is a real estate investor and founder of Red Sea Capital, with a track record of scaling rental portfolios and multifamily assets at an early stage in his career. An entrepreneur since age 18, Caleb has built significant real estate holdings—including multifamily and retail properties—by leveraging strategic partnerships, underwriting expertise, and creative deal structuring. His investing philosophy emphasizes disciplined underwriting, relationship-driven sourcing, and scalable wealth creation for investors. Caleb also shares his insights on building real estate streams of income, managing assets, and navigating market opportunities with emerging and seasoned investors alike.

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The Old New True Wealth Podcast, hosted by Nathan Barkocy, explores the intersection of legacy wealth, modern entrepreneurship, and faith-driven purpose. Through real conversations with elite investors, founders, and thought leaders, this show teaches you how to build real assets, real relationships, and real freedom—without sacrificing your family, faith, or calling. Because True Wealth isn’t what you accumulate—it’s who you become.

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In this powerful episode of Old Wealth, New Wealth, True Wealth, host Nathan Barkocy sits down with Ethan Wohlwend, a teenage real estate investor who has built a 42-unit portfolio—with 16 more units in motion—before most people graduate high school.

Ethan shares how growing up around real estate investor association (REIA) meetings shaped his understanding of money, freedom, and long-term thinking from an early age. From early lessons learned through unconventional “investments” to mastering creative financing strategies like seller financing, subject-to deals, and private lending, Ethan explains how action, education, and relationships—not age—drive results.

This conversation dives deep into why real estate is a long-term wealth vehicle, how leveraging time as your most valuable asset creates exponential advantage, and why credibility and integrity matter more than capital. Ethan breaks down how investors under 18 can legally and strategically get started, why waiting for “someday” is the most dangerous mindset in wealth creation, and how win-win thinking unlocks opportunities others miss.

If you want a real-world blueprint for building wealth through real assets, disciplined action, and Main Street investing—without hype, shortcuts, or get-rich-quick fantasies—this episode delivers clarity, conviction, and practical insight at every level.

Ethan A. Wohlwend is a real estate investor, author, and speaker who began investing at an exceptionally young age and has built a substantive real estate portfolio while still in his teens. He started buying investment properties at age seven and earned his Ohio Professional Housing Providers certification at just nine years old, making him one of the youngest to achieve this professional credential. Ethan is the author of the bestselling book The Treehouse and regularly shares insights on investing, financial literacy, and wealth building through speaking engagements and media appearances. He continues to grow his holdings across real estate, precious metals, and cryptocurrencies while inspiring young and seasoned investors alike.

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The Old New True Wealth Podcast, hosted by Nathan Barkocy, explores the intersection of legacy wealth, modern entrepreneurship, and faith-driven purpose. Through real conversations with elite investors, founders, and thought leaders, this show teaches you how to build real assets, real relationships, and real freedom—without sacrificing your family, faith, or calling. Because True Wealth isn’t what you accumulate—it’s who you become.

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Old Wealth, New Wealth, True Wealth returns to the fundamentals of building freedom—and proves that wealth-building has nothing to do with age and everything to do with mindset, mentorship, and action. Recorded live at the New Orleans Investment Conference, host Nathan Barkocy sits down with Deven Wohlwend, an 18-year-old real estate investor who started investing at age five (yes—five) and entered real estate at seven.

Deven breaks down the core principles that accelerated his results: thinking creatively when traditional paths (like bank loans) aren’t available, executing consistently instead of collecting “shelf help,” and using early failures as a blueprint for future wins. He shares the real lessons behind his first investment—why partnerships must be value-for-value, why hiring professionals beats cutting corners, and how long-term planning and delayed gratification create compounding outcomes.

Nathan adds a powerful framework from his work on Five Gears of Wealth—moving from financial illiteracy to an abundance mindset, building financial literacy, securing mentorship, and ultimately taking decisive action. Together, they connect real assets, real relationships, and “Main Street investing” to the outcome most people actually want: time freedom—the ability to choose how you live, work, and lead.

Deven J. Wohlwend is a young real estate investor, author, and co-host of The Real Power Family Radio Show, where he shares insights on financial literacy, investing, and family success. He began investing in real estate at an early age and has contributed to books and media that educate others on building wealth through property and entrepreneurship. Deven is recognized for his commitment to empowering youth and families with practical investment strategies and a mindset for long-term success.

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The Old New True Wealth Podcast, hosted by Nathan Barkocy, explores the intersection of legacy wealth, modern entrepreneurship, and faith-driven purpose. Through real conversations with elite investors, founders, and thought leaders, this show teaches you how to build real assets, real relationships, and real freedom—without sacrificing your family, faith, or calling. Because True Wealth isn’t what you accumulate—it’s who you become.

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In this episode of Old Wealth, New Wealth, True Wealth, host Nathan Barkocy sits down with Tricia Benn, CEO of C-Suite Network, for a powerful conversation on redefining success in business and life.

Tricia shares why true wealth is not measured solely by profit, but by impact, integrity, and the communities leaders build along the way. Drawing from decades of executive leadership, she explains how trusted networks, mentorship, and systems-driven business models create sustainable growth—especially during periods of disruption. The discussion reframes failure as feedback, innovation as a survival skill, and disruption as opportunity for those willing to keep moving forward.

This episode dives deep into leadership mindset shifts, abundance versus scarcity thinking, and why being “useful” matters more than being perfect. Tricia also opens up about legacy, generational wealth, parenting future leaders, and teaching the next generation how to think critically, take responsibility, and build purpose-driven lives outside of institutional systems.

If you believe wealth should create freedom, meaning, and long-term impact—not just short-term returns—this conversation offers a clear framework for building businesses, communities, and legacies that last.

Tricia Benn is a business executive, thought leader, and keynote speaker focused on purpose-driven leadership and sustainable growth. She is the CEO of C-Suite Network, leading an ecosystem that supports C-level executives through strategic networking, media, and advisory platforms.

She also serves as General Manager of The Hero Club, an invitation-only community for CEOs and founders committed to Hero Leadership—prioritizing integrity, transparency, and social impact alongside performance. With more than 20 years of experience scaling multi-billion-dollar organizations, Benn is a recognized advocate for Conscious Capitalism and redefining success beyond financial metrics.

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The Old New True Wealth Podcast, hosted by Nathan Barkocy, explores the intersection of legacy wealth, modern entrepreneurship, and faith-driven purpose. Through real conversations with elite investors, founders, and thought leaders, this show teaches you how to build real assets, real relationships, and real freedom—without sacrificing your family, faith, or calling. Because True Wealth isn’t what you accumulate—it’s who you become.

Learn more → NathanBarkocy.com

Pre-Order the Book → Old Wealth New Wealth True Wealth

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This show is proudly produced at PS Studios — learn more https://www.psstudios.co