From Tragedy to True Wealth: Nathan Barkocy’s Story of Time Freedom
Release Date: 01/16/2026
Pursuing Freedom: Helping Realtors & Mortgage Lenders Build Profitable, Scalable Businesses and Lives They Love — No Hustle, No Burnout
Listen in as Erin and Michael discuss: How Michael accidentally launched a referral engine in his first year by hosting a housewarming party for his very first clients — and walked away with 11 referrals from a single event. The “What’s Next” concept: Every interaction should naturally lead to a future interaction Why events are especially powerful for introverts: you don’t need 50 one-to-one conversations when an event creates hundreds...
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Listen in as Erin shares how: Success can look great on paper and still feel empty. The hamster wheel is real — and it usually started with fear. Growth doesn’t have to mean more effort. To rewrite the identity, not the to-do list. Turn your database into a community. About Erin Bradley Erin Bradley is a speaker and...
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Listen in as Erin and Ruben discuss: How perseverance (not talent) was Ruben’s edge — he decided early to stop quitting. How Ruben reverse-engineered a plan around his strengths and chose the luge because it rewarded tenacity and outlasting the quitters. The power of mentorship as a true “shortcut”: borrow someone else’s belief, follow their proven path, and stop arguing logical reasons you can’t do it. Proximity + authenticity win:...
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Listen in as Erin shares: Why 2026 is a “new beginning” year Before you add more… subtract first: the breakthrough lesson that changed everything How consistent activity tends to create results in about 90 days, regardless of season Freedom is built through systems + support How the biggest leaps (hiring, investing, visibility, grief seasons) were done while scared — and still worked ...
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Listen in as Erin and Nathan discuss: The life-altering moment that changed everything: a training ride that ended in a 60-mph collision, a coma, and the long road of learning to walk, talk, and live again. How adversity can become fuel instead of dead weight — and why “tomorrow is never promised” reframes how we use our time today. The difference between knowledge and wisdom, and why mentorship + proximity to high-level thinkers compresses your learning curve. A powerful redefinition of wealth:...
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Listen in as Erin and Sharon discuss: How early exposure to money conversations and entrepreneurship shaped her lifelong mission around financial literacy and empowerment Why one of her “worst” business decisions ultimately led to her best life decision — and how closing one door often opens many others The powerful distinction between chasing income vs. building assets — and why assets only get “sexier” with time. Sharon introduces the core message of her...
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Listen in as Erin and Edith discuss: How growing up in a tight-knit family shaped Edith’s desire to create community and connection in both life and business. The importance of seeing people — truly hearing their stories and understanding how human dignity affects every decision they make. How hard seasons can become catalysts for finding purpose, building resilience, and creating support systems that strengthen entire communities....
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Listen in as Erin and Angela discuss: How a career pivot during college opened the door to an unexpected, purpose-driven path in entrepreneurship and financial education. The Agency Operating System, an acronym-based framework designed to realign your identity, energy, and actions so you can grow in life and business simultaneously. How accountability is actually a form of self-love — and why most people avoid it due to fear of being “called...
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Listen in as Erin and Jennifer discuss: How “fun first” became Jennifer’s unconventional success strategy after burnout in two careers Why most high achievers block joy — and how childhood moments often hard-wire that pattern The simple daily question that doubled her income almost overnight How curiosity, not hustle, becomes a reliable business strategy Jennifer’s C-M-O Framework for magnetic marketing: Clarity, Magnetism, Offer ...
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Listen in as Erin shares: Why freedom has a feeling — and how most real estate pros postpone it instead of accessing it now. The origin story of Pursuing Freedom and how misalignment — not effort— created burnout during the early success. The moment I stopped tolerating what wasn’t aligned and started leading with authenticity, joy, and “vacation energy.” How stepping into your future self requires choosing new standards, new boundaries, and new levels of belief. The...
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Listen in as Erin and Nathan discuss:
- The life-altering moment that changed everything: a training ride that ended in a 60-mph collision, a coma, and the long road of learning to walk, talk, and live again.
- How adversity can become fuel instead of dead weight — and why “tomorrow is never promised” reframes how we use our time today.
- The difference between knowledge and wisdom, and why mentorship + proximity to high-level thinkers compresses your learning curve.
- A powerful redefinition of wealth: true wealth = ownership of your time, built through aligned assets, income streams, and purpose-driven stewardship.
- Why systems + delegation create scale — and how building teams is the bridge from solopreneur to entrepreneur to capitalist.

About
Nathan Barkocy is a real estate developer, entrepreneur, and the emerging voice behind the True Wealth movement. He is the co-author—alongside financial legend Sharon Lechter—of the upcoming book Old Wealth, New Wealth, True Wealth, set to publish on January 23, 2026, exactly ten years after a life-altering cycling accident that reshaped his purpose and mission.
From rebuilding his life after being declared dead on the scene, Nathan has gone on to build multiple successful ventures across real estate development, restoration, wellness, and education. He is the founder of Testament Real Estate, Phoenix Real Estate Restoration, and the True Wealth Academy, as well as a growing media brand centered around generational wealth, personal growth, and time freedom.
Guided and mentored by Sharon Lechter, Nathan blends timeless wealth principles with a modern, purpose-driven approach that resonates with the next generation of entrepreneurs and investors. His work emphasizes the pillars of financial literacy, intentional leadership, and building a legacy rooted in impact.
Nathan is currently leading several major development projects—including the Galveston Skyline mixed-use district in Fort Worth and a master-planned resort and casino village in Colorado—and his message has gained national traction, earning endorsements from leaders like Ken McElroy, Russell Gray, Marcin Drozdz, and Mark Victor Hansen.
Through his book, speaking engagements, and the True Wealth community, Nathan is inspiring others to rise above adversity, unlock their God-given potential, and build wealth that lasts across generations.
How to Connect With Nathan
- Website: NathanBarkocy.com
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nathanbarkocy
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