The Level Up Podcast w/ Paul Alex

• Military Grit, Entrepreneur Spirit: Kassie Kennaugh’s Story of Fear, Freedom & Financial Breakthrough

  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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• Stop Doubting Yourself: Confidence Strategies for Entrepreneurs

  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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• Overthinking in Business: How to Break the Cycle and Take Action

  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

  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

  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://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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