Welcome to Decoding Wealth. In the debut episode, host De Echols shares the personal story that led to the creation of the FRESH Method — a five-pillar approach to wealth that goes far beyond a bank account. From the South Side of Chicago, to being sworn into the Navy on the pitcher's mound at Comiskey Park, to an eleven-year climb through the trucking industry — recruiter, recruiting manager, terminal manager, and now Operations Manager over four regions — De explains why hitting every traditional milestone left him asking one haunting question: "Is this it?" If you're a working professional, a blue-collar wealth builder, or someone building something real on the side of a demanding career, this episode is your new starting point.