Episodios

  • Why Entrepreneurs Quit Early – And How to Stay the Course

    Why Entrepreneurs Quit Early – And How to Stay the Course
    Nov 18 2025
    🔥 Everyone wants to win… until it takes longer than expected. In this episode of The Level Up Podcast w/ Paul Alex, we break down why so many entrepreneurs quit before they ever see results — and how you can build the mental endurance to stay the course. Paul Alex dives into the real reasons people fold early, from chasing hype instead of consistency to misunderstanding what success actually feels like. Launching a business isn’t glamorous in the beginning — it’s repetitive, quiet, and often lonely. But that’s exactly where winners are built. In this episode, you’ll learn: 💡 Why excitement fades but discipline keeps you alive in business 💡 How to push through the “boring” seasons every entrepreneur faces 💡 The mindset shift that turns consistency into your competitive advantage 💡 What happens when you stop expecting fast success — and start committing long-term If you’ve ever felt like giving up, this episode will remind you exactly why you started — and show you how to keep going when everyone else quits. 🎧 Tap in now and build the endurance that makes entrepreneurs unstoppable. Your Network is your NETWORTH! Make sure to add me on all SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS: Instagram: https://jo.my/paulalex2024 Facebook: https://jo.my/fbpaulalex2024 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGhDAD1JyGGzSQUPD9lc9HQ LinkedIn: https://jo.my/inpaulalex2024 Looking for a secondary source of income or want to become an entrepreneur? Check out one of my companies below:www.CashSwipe.com FREE Copy of my book “Blue to Digital Gold - The New American Dream”www.officialPaulAlex.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    4 m
  • How Alex Ruiz Went from Broke & Homeless to Funding $12 Million by 25

    How Alex Ruiz Went from Broke & Homeless to Funding $12 Million by 25
    Nov 17 2025
    What if the lowest point of your life became the foundation of a multimillion-dollar career? In today’s episode of The Level Up Podcast w/ Paul Alex, we sit down with Alex Ruiz (@iamrobertalexruiz) — a young entrepreneur who went from being homeless and lost at 21… to funding over $12 million in credit and business capital by the age of 25. Alex opens up about the adversity he faced growing up with a single mother and nine siblings, how he battled internal doubt, and the exact moment he decided to stop living small and start leveling up. His journey takes us through solar door-to-door sales, barber school, mentorship investments, and ultimately the credit repair and funding business that changed everything. In this episode, you’ll discover: 💡 How Alex rebuilt his life after experiencing homelessness 💳 The REAL reason most people fail to get funding 🔥 Why being uncomfortable is the key to massive growth 🏋️‍♂️ The mindset & habits Alex used to transform his life by 25 🚀 How he used personal branding, community, and pure belief to scale 🙏 Why faith, foundation, and consistency matter more than anything 💼 The exact profile lenders look for (and how to fix yours) Alex doesn’t just talk about success — he lived the struggle, pushed through it, and created his own breakthrough. His story is proof that your past does not define your future… your decisions do. If you’re ready to level up your mindset, your money, and your environment, this episode will give you the blueprint. 🎧 Tune in now and hear how one young entrepreneur turned hardship into a $12M empire. Your Network is your NETWORTH! Make sure to add me on all SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS: Instagram: https://jo.my/paulalex2024 Facebook: https://jo.my/fbpaulalex2024 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGhDAD1JyGGzSQUPD9lc9HQ LinkedIn: https://jo.my/inpaulalex2024 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    36 m
  • Turning Fear Into Fuel – Mindset Shifts for Growth

    Turning Fear Into Fuel – Mindset Shifts for Growth
    Nov 16 2025
    🔥 Fear isn’t your enemy—it’s your roadmap. In this episode of The Level Up Podcast w/ Paul Alex, discover how fear can actually become the fuel that drives your biggest breakthroughs. Paul Alex shares how stepping into the unknown—whether launching CashSwipe, facing high-pressure moments as a detective, or making his first major business moves—revealed one truth: 👉 Fear shows up when you’re close to something important. In this episode, you’ll learn: 💡 Why fear is often a green light for growth 💡 How to take action while afraid 💡 Why movement beats overthinking every time 💡 The mindset shift that transforms fear into momentum If you’ve been hesitating, doubting yourself, or waiting for the “right moment”… this is the episode that will push you to finally move. 🎧 Tune in now—and start turning fear into the fuel that levels up your life and business. Your Network is your NETWORTH! Make sure to add me on all SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS: Instagram: https://jo.my/paulalex2024 Facebook: https://jo.my/fbpaulalex2024 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGhDAD1JyGGzSQUPD9lc9HQ LinkedIn: https://jo.my/inpaulalex2024 Looking for a secondary source of income or want to become an entrepreneur? Check out one of my companies below:www.CashSwipe.com FREE Copy of my book “Blue to Digital Gold - The New American Dream”www.officialPaulAlex.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    4 m
  • Military Grit, Entrepreneur Spirit: Kassie Kennaugh’s Story of Fear, Freedom & Financial Breakthrough

    Military Grit, Entrepreneur Spirit: Kassie Kennaugh’s Story of Fear, Freedom & Financial Breakthrough
    Nov 15 2025
    In this powerful episode of The Level Up Podcast w/ Paul Alex, we sit down with Kassie Kennaugh — Air Force veteran, mother of four, former firefighter, and the entrepreneur who built, scaled, and sold her own insurance agency before becoming President of a major insurance company. Kassie’s journey is a raw, emotional blueprint of resilience. From facing trauma, depression, and self-doubt… to losing 150 pounds, rising through the ranks, taking on six-figure debt, scaling her agency 400%, and exiting successfully — her story is the definition of grit, purpose, and transformation. Today, she breaks down: 🔥 How military discipline shaped her entrepreneurial mindset 🔥 The moment she stopped letting fear dictate her life 🔥 What it takes to scale an insurance agency the right way 🔥 The power of mentorship and finding your purpose after the military 🔥 How to turn pain, pressure, and past trauma into fuel for your future This episode is for anyone who’s ever been counted out, underestimated, or stuck in survival mode — Kassie’s story proves that your past doesn’t define you… but your choices do. Connect with Kassie: 📸 Instagram: @kassie_712020 🔗 https://www.instagram.com/kassie_712020/ If Kassie’s story inspires you, make sure to share the episode with someone who needs it. Your Network is your NETWORTH! Make sure to add me on all SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS: Instagram: https://jo.my/paulalex2024 Facebook: https://jo.my/fbpaulalex2024 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGhDAD1JyGGzSQUPD9lc9HQ LinkedIn: https://jo.my/inpaulalex2024 Looking for a secondary source of income or want to become an entrepreneur? Check out one of my companies below to see if we can help you: www.CashSwipe.com FREE Copy of my book “Blue to Digital Gold - The New American Dream”:www.officialPaulAlex.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    54 m
  • Stop Doubting Yourself: Confidence Strategies for Entrepreneurs

    Stop Doubting Yourself: Confidence Strategies for Entrepreneurs
    Nov 14 2025
    In this episode of The Level Up Podcast w/ Paul Alex, we’re tackling one of the biggest killers of progress—self-doubt. You know that voice that says, “You’re not ready,” or “You’ll embarrass yourself”? Paul has heard it too—especially when he left his secure detective career to chase entrepreneurship. He shares the raw truth: confidence isn’t something you’re born with. It’s built—one uncomfortable day, one bold move, and one tough decision at a time. 🔑 Key Takeaways: Doubt grows in silence—speak your goals out loud. The moment you voice your vision, it becomes real. Courage comes before confidence. You won’t feel ready—you’ll become ready through consistent action. Accountability builds belief. Once others know your goals, you’ll fight harder to make them real. 💡 Action Step: Say your biggest goal out loud today—yes, even if it scares you. Tell one person who will hold you accountable, then take a small action toward it within 24 hours. 🎧 Tune in now to learn how to silence the doubt, take control of your mindset, and step boldly into the version of yourself that wins. Your Network is your NETWORTH! Make sure to add me on all SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS: Instagram: https://jo.my/paulalex2024 Facebook: https://jo.my/fbpaulalex2024 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGhDAD1JyGGzSQUPD9lc9HQ LinkedIn: https://jo.my/inpaulalex2024 Looking for a secondary source of income or want to become an entrepreneur? Check out one of my companies below to see if we can help you: 👉 www.CashSwipe.com 📘 FREE Copy of my book “Blue to Digital Gold – The New American Dream”www.officialPaulAlex.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    4 m
  • Overthinking in Business: How to Break the Cycle and Take Action

    Overthinking in Business: How to Break the Cycle and Take Action
    Nov 13 2025
    In this episode of The Level Up Podcast w/ Paul Alex, we tackle one of the most common killers of progress—overthinking. You plan, you research, you talk about it endlessly… but you never actually move. Paul breaks down how overthinking is just fear in disguise—and how to replace hesitation with momentum through courage, clarity, and consistent action. 🔑 Key Takeaways: Overthinking is fear wearing a mask. You don’t need more time to plan—you need courage to start messy. Motion creates confidence. Action builds belief faster than waiting for the “perfect moment.” Stop trying to control everything. Real growth begins when you step into the unknown and trust yourself. Clarity comes from movement. You figure it out as you go, not before you start. 💡 Action Step: Think of one thing you’ve been overthinking this week. Take the smallest step toward it before the day ends. Don’t think—move. 🎧 Tune in now to learn how to flip fear into focus and turn hesitation into momentum. Your Network is your NETWORTH! Make sure to add me on all SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS: Instagram: https://jo.my/paulalex2024 Facebook: https://jo.my/fbpaulalex2024 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGhDAD1JyGGzSQUPD9lc9HQ LinkedIn: https://jo.my/inpaulalex2024 Looking for a secondary source of income or want to become an entrepreneur? Check out one of my companies below to see if we can help you: 👉 www.CashSwipe.com 📘 FREE Copy of my book “Blue to Digital Gold – The New American Dream”www.officialPaulAlex.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  • From Failure to Fuel: The Comeback Mindset

    From Failure to Fuel: The Comeback Mindset
    Nov 12 2025
    Every entrepreneur hits walls—failed launches, tough losses, unexpected turns. The real test isn’t whether you fall; it’s how quickly you rise. The most successful people in business don’t escape failure—they elevate from it. In this episode of The Level Up Podcast w/ Paul Alex, we dive into how setbacks can become your greatest source of strength and clarity. You’ll discover: 💡 How to see setbacks as feedback, not defeat 🔄 Ways to pivot fast and stay focused when plans fall apart ⚡ Why discipline outlasts motivation when it comes to bouncing back 🚀 The mental framework that transforms obstacles into opportunities If life or business just threw you a curveball, this episode will give you the mindset and tools to turn your breakdown into your breakthrough. 🎧 Listen now and learn how to turn failure into the very fuel that powers your comeback. Your Network is your NETWORTH! Make sure to add me on all SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS: Instagram: https://jo.my/paulalex2024 Facebook: https://jo.my/fbpaulalex2024 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGhDAD1JyGGzSQUPD9lc9HQ LinkedIn: https://jo.my/inpaulalex2024 Looking for a secondary source of income or want to become an entrepreneur? 🌐 www.CashSwipe.com 📘 FREE Copy of my book “Blue to Digital Gold — The New American Dream”www.officialPaulAlex.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  • Clarity Beats Speed: The Secret of Every Great Business

    Clarity Beats Speed: The Secret of Every Great Business
    Nov 11 2025
    In business, everyone’s obsessed with moving faster—but speed without strategy is just spinning in circles. 🚀 In this solo episode of The Level Up Podcast w/ Paul Alex, we unpack why the most successful entrepreneurs build clarity first and momentum second. Here’s what you’ll take away: 🔑 How acting without clear strategy wastes more time than it saves 🏗️ Why defining your vision, offer, and team alignment sets the foundation for real momentum 🎯 The hidden power of clarity—it streamlines decisions, strengthens communication, and drives performance ⚡ The proven order that top entrepreneurs follow: clarity before speed If you’re tired of feeling busy but not productive, this episode will show you how to slow down just long enough to think clearly—so when you move, every step counts. 🎧 Tune in now and learn how clarity turns chaos into control—and hustle into progress. Your Network is your NETWORTH! Make sure to add me on all SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS: Instagram: https://jo.my/paulalex2024 Facebook: https://jo.my/fbpaulalex2024 YouTube: https://jo.my/ytpaulalex2024 LinkedIn: https://jo.my/inpaulalex2024 Looking for a secondary source of income or want to become an entrepreneur? 🌐 www.CashSwipe.com 📘 FREE Copy of my book “Blue to Digital Gold — The New American Dream”www.officialPaulAlex.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    3 m