The Level Up Podcast w/ Paul Alex

The Level Up Podcast w/ Paul Alex

Welcome to The Level Up Podcast with Paul Alex, where real stories fuel real success. I’m Paul Alex, ex-Detective turned 8-figure entrepreneur. After leaving law enforcement, I built multiple businesses helping everyday people create residual income and freedom on their own terms. This podcast isn’t just talk, it’s your weekly dose of mindset, money, and mission-driven motivation. Whether you’re still working your 9-5 or building your first business, every episode is designed to help you start, scale, and sustain your own journey. 💥 Listen in to hear: How I went from 100-hour weeks to financial freedom Interviews with underdogs who made 6+ figures from scratch Real-life strategies to build passive income What it really takes to level up mentally and financially 📲 Add me on Instagram: @PaulAlex 📣 Tag your favorite episode in your IG Story and I’ll repost it with a personal message from me. Let’s build together. Let’s grow together. And most importantly, let’s level up. 👊 Paul Alex Founder, OfficialPaulAlex.com

Episodes

Why Storytelling Is Your Most Powerful Sales Tool

September 4, 2025 • 3 mins
📖 Facts tell, but stories sell. In this episode of The Level Up Podcast, Paul Alex breaks down why storytelling is the ultimate tool for sales, influence, and building long-term trust. From sharing his own journey—working 80-100 hour weeks in law enforcement to becoming a multi-million dollar entrepreneur—Paul reveals how stories create emotional connections that numbers alone never can. If you’re relying only on data and featur...
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The Mindset Hacks That Separate Winners From Quitters

September 3, 2025 • 3 mins
Why do some people achieve massive success while others give up? The difference isn't talent, luck, or intelligence—it's mindset. In this powerful episode of The Level Up Podcast, Paul Alex breaks down the essential mindset hacks that separate winners from quitters. Learn how to shift from a victim mentality to one of full ownership, embrace the long game instead of seeking instant gratification, and harness the power of disciplin...
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How to Master the Follow-Up and Close More Deals

September 2, 2025 • 3 mins
📞 Most sales aren’t lost on the first call—they’re lost in the follow-up. In this episode of The Level Up Podcast, Paul Alex reveals why the fortune is always in the follow-up and how mastering this skill can put you ahead of 90% of your competition. From staying top of mind with value-driven touchpoints to creating urgency the right way, Paul breaks down the strategies that turn prospects into paying clients. If you’re struggli...
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Why You Should Audit Your Time Like You Audit Your Finances

September 1, 2025 • 3 mins
⏰ You can make back lost money—but you’ll never buy back lost time. In this episode of The Level Up Podcast, Paul Alex delivers a powerful message every entrepreneur needs to hear: stop treating your time like it’s cheap. Just like you track revenue, expenses, and profits in your business, you need to audit your time to see where it’s really going. Paul reveals how to cut out the wasted hours, eliminate distractions, and invest y...
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The Investor Betting on AI to Protect Students in Schools – Justin Freishtat Explains

August 31, 2025 • 33 mins
In this episode of The Level Up Podcast w/ Paul Alex, we sit down with investor and entrepreneur Justin Freishtat (@justinfreishtat) to uncover how artificial intelligence is being used to make schools safer and potentially stop tragedies before they happen. Justin shares his journey from door-to-door sales to becoming an investor in groundbreaking technologies like Safe Space Global, a company using AI cameras and smart detection...
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The Funding Secrets Schools Never Teach—Benjetta Exposes the Truth

August 30, 2025 • 46 mins
Schools teach you to get a degree and follow the system, but they don’t show you how to build wealth, launch a business, or access real funding. That’s where today’s guest comes in. In this episode of The Level Up Podcast w/ Paul Alex, Benjetta Steele (@iambenjettatheboss)—CEO and founder of Mother Motivation—reveals how she helps entrepreneurs secure six figures in funding to grow, scale, and recession-proof their businesses. Her...
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The Art of Under Promising and Over Delivering

August 29, 2025 • 3 mins
🚀 Want to build trust, loyalty, and a reputation that sets you apart? Master the art of under-promising and over-delivering. In this episode of The Level Up Podcast, Paul Alex breaks down one of the most powerful strategies for dominating in business—exceeding expectations. From setting realistic timelines to delivering results faster than promised, Paul shares how this approach creates credibility, drives customer loyalty, and t...
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How to Stay Resilient When Business Gets Tough

August 28, 2025 • 3 mins
💪 Success isn’t about who’s the smartest or the luckiest—it’s about who refuses to quit. In this episode of The Level Up Podcast, Paul Alex unpacks the secret weapon every entrepreneur needs: resilience. Business will test you with setbacks, failures, and unexpected challenges, but resilience is what separates those who fold from those who rise stronger. Drawing from his own experiences of loss, adaptation, and growth, Paul shar...
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Why Confidence Is a Skill You Can Build

August 27, 2025 • 3 mins
🔥 Confidence isn’t something you’re born with—it’s something you build. In this episode of The Level Up Podcast, Paul Alex breaks down why confidence is less about mindset and more about action. From taking the first step before you feel ready, to stacking small wins, to surrounding yourself with people who push you forward, Paul shares practical strategies to help you develop unstoppable confidence. If you’ve ever held back bec...
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The Best Way to Turn One Success Into Many

August 26, 2025 • 3 mins
🏆 Winning once isn’t enough—the goal is to keep stacking wins and build unstoppable momentum. In this episode of The Level Up Podcast, Paul Alex reveals how to turn a single victory into long-term success by systematizing, leveraging, and evolving. From scaling his businesses to transitioning from law enforcement into entrepreneurship, Paul shares how he took one win and transformed it into multiple thriving ventures. If you’ve ...
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From Being Arrested to Building Multiple Residual Income Streams: Jay Awal’s Journey

August 25, 2025 • 46 mins
🚀 From arrests and setbacks to building multiple businesses and becoming an international speaker, Jay Awal’s story is one of resilience, faith, and massive transformation. In this episode of The Level Up Podcast w/ Paul Alex, Jay opens up about his journey: growing up in a single-parent household, falling into the wrong crowd, hitting rock bottom in a jail cell — and making the decision to completely change his life. Jay shares...
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How to Create Urgency Without Being Pushy

August 25, 2025 • 3 mins
⏳ Want to close more deals without coming off as “salesy”? It’s all about creating urgency the right way. In this episode of The Level Up Podcast, Paul Alex breaks down how to get people off the fence and into action—without pressure tactics that kill trust. From leading with real value, to using deadlines authentically, to showing prospects the true cost of waiting, Paul reveals the strategies top entrepreneurs and sales pros use...
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Why Your Personal Brand Beats Paid Ads – Lessons From Carson Butler

August 23, 2025 • 51 mins
Most entrepreneurs make the mistake of pouring money into ads before building real trust. In this episode of The Level Up Podcast w/ Paul Alex, I sit down with Carson Butler (@carsonrapscontent) to break down why your personal brand will always outperform paid ads in the long run. Carson reveals his proven “3 Ps” framework: Prep, Produce, Perfect, and explains how he helps entrepreneurs cut cost per lead nearly in half while doubl...
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Why Most Entrepreneurs Don’t Know Their Numbers

August 22, 2025 • 3 mins
💰 Revenue looks sexy on social media—but it doesn’t mean you’re profitable. In this episode of The Level Up Podcast, Paul Alex exposes one of the biggest reasons businesses fail: not knowing their numbers. From mistaking revenue for profit, to ignoring cash flow, to running a business on guesses instead of data, Paul breaks down why financial awareness is the difference between scaling up and crashing down. If you’re an entrepre...
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The Power of Transparency in Building Trust

August 21, 2025 • 3 mins
🔑 In business, trust is everything—and transparency is how you earn it. In this episode of The Level Up Podcast, Paul Alex dives deep into why honesty and openness are the ultimate tools for building long-term loyalty. From admitting mistakes to being upfront about processes and pricing, Paul shares how transparency has been the foundation of his entrepreneurial success. If you want customers, clients, and partners to believe in...
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How to Attract Customers Without Selling to Them

August 20, 2025 • 3 mins
🧲 Want customers to come to you instead of you chasing them? Focus on value and trust, not sales pressure. In this episode of The Level Up Podcast, Paul Alex shares his proven strategy for attracting loyal customers without using hard-sell tactics. By leading with value, telling authentic stories, and building true community, Paul shows how you can become the “go-to” expert that customers naturally want to buy from. If you’re ti...
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Why Great Leaders Don’t Micromanage

August 19, 2025 • 3 mins
👑 Want to scale your business and build a high-performing team? Then stop micromanaging—and start leading. In this episode of The Level Up Podcast, Paul Alex explains why real leaders empower their people instead of hovering over every detail. Drawing from his own experience scaling multiple businesses, Paul shares how learning to delegate and trust his team unlocked massive growth and boosted morale across the board. If you fee...
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The Art of Listening to Your Market

August 18, 2025 • 3 mins
🧠 Want to build products people actually want? Start by listening—really listening—to your market. In this episode of The Level Up Podcast, Paul Alex explains why successful entrepreneurs don’t just guess what their customers need—they ask, observe, and adapt. From customer surveys to behavior-driven insights, Paul breaks down practical strategies for understanding your audience and using that information to stay ahead of the com...
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Evan Rugen’s Playbook for Funding Any Business Without Revenue

August 17, 2025 • 45 mins
Want to start a business but don’t have revenue (or even a product yet)? 💡 In this episode of The Level Up Podcast, Paul Alex sits down with funding expert Evan Rugen (@boweryboi) to reveal exactly how he secured $1.1M in business capital at 0% interest—without ever submitting a tax return or bank statement. Evan breaks down his entire step-by-step playbook for securing funding even if: You have no business revenue You...
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From Selling Software to Inspiring Millions Worldwide ft. Scott Clary

August 17, 2025 • 74 mins
In this episode of The Level Up Podcast, Paul Alex sits down with Scott Clary — a former SaaS executive who went from cold calling and scaling sales teams… to interviewing billionaires, Navy SEALs, and top entrepreneurs on one of the most respected business podcasts in the world. Scott shares how he realized the traditional career path was broken, why “making what our parents made” no longer guarantees a quality life, and what it ...
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