Milpreneur | Nathan Wheeler | From Lost Identity to Purpose and Generational Wealth

Transitioning from the military to civilian life isn’t easy, but Nathan Wheeler’s story proves it’s possible with discipline, purpose, and a willingness to keep going even when life gets messy.

On this episode of the Milpreneur Podcast, a former Army artilleryman and electronic warfare specialist, about his journey from serving in elite military units to finding purpose, faith, and success in financial leadership.

Nathan opens up about the challenges most people don’t talk about: losing your identity after leaving the military, navigating personal setbacks, and learning how to build a meaningful life on your own terms. “There’s always a yes,” he says. “Everyone was telling me no, but I dug in and found the yes.”

From building a team of passionate professionals to creating generational wealth and making a real difference in people’s lives, Nathan shares lessons in leadership, perseverance, and discovering a purpose bigger than yourself.

This episode is full of honest, actionable insights for veterans, entrepreneurs, or anyone ready to turn discipline and focus into real-world impact.

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Chapters:

00:00 Losing Identity After Service
00:20 Meet Nathan Wheeler
01:27 From Artillery to Airborne
03:09 Finding the Yes in Leadership
04:09 Earning Ranger School & Beyond
04:31 Lessons in Discipline
05:19 Transition Shock & Lost Purpose
06:36 Coping After the Military
07:23 Hitting Reset and Finding Faith
08:58 Purpose Over Possessions
10:01 Marriage, Loss, and Growth
10:43 Back to Serving the Military
11:25 Searching for Fulfillment
11:59 Discovering Financial Education
13:02 Building Generational Wealth
14:08 Purpose Rekindled Through Service
15:42 Building a 200-Person Team
16:53 Discipline and Daily Habits
17:49 Veterans and Entrepreneurship
18:25 Creating Paths to Freedom
19:05 Rapid-Fire: Books, Travel & Life
22:01 Advice to Younger Self
22:18 Vision for the Next 5 Years