The Level Up Podcast w/ Paul Alex

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

  🔥 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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• How Alex Ruiz Went from Broke & Homeless to Funding $12 Million by 25

  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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• Turning Fear Into Fuel – Mindset Shifts for Growth

  🔥 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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• 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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