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
November 24, 2025 • 70 mins
From battling addiction… to facing jail time… to becoming a multi-millionaire in high-ticket sales — Jon Briseno has lived a transformation most people wouldn’t believe.
In this episode, Jon opens up about the darkest chapters of his life, the moment everything collapsed, and how hitting rock bottom forced him to rebuild with discipline, sales skills, and relentless self-belief.
He went from having nothing — no money, no opportuni...
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November 21, 2025 • 64 mins
What would you do if you earned $1.7 million before turning 21… and then lost every dollar?
Most people would crumble.
But today’s guest — Fareed Abedini — used that rock bottom moment as the catalyst for one of the greatest comebacks you’ll ever hear.
In this episode of The Level Up Podcast w/ Paul Alex, Fareed opens up about the brutal reality of losing millions through day trading, the shame of watching it all disappear, and t...
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November 20, 2025 • 3 mins
🔥 The hardest step in success isn’t the tenth — it’s the first. In this episode of The Level Up Podcast w/ Paul Alex, we break down the mindset that separates dreamers from doers — and why your first uncomfortable step matters more than any strategy.
Paul Alex opens up about the key decisions that changed his life, from leaving his 9-to-5 to launching multiple companies from scratch. None of it happened because he had the perfect...
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November 19, 2025 • 37 mins
What if you could build $20K–$50K/month in passive income with no tech background, no prior sales experience, and just pure grit?
In today’s episode of The Level Up Podcast w/ Paul Alex, we sit down with Seve Ortale (@seve_ortale_), a 25-year-old entrepreneur who went from 600 straight rejections to building a multi-six-figure residual income stream in payment processing — all in under two years.
🔥 Inside this episode, you’ll le...
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November 18, 2025 • 3 mins
🔥 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...
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November 17, 2025 • 35 mins
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 sibling...
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November 16, 2025 • 3 mins
🔥 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 thi...
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November 15, 2025 • 54 mins
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 ...
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November 14, 2025 • 3 mins
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 tou...
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November 13, 2025 • 4 mins
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 mor...
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November 12, 2025 • 2 mins
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
🔄 Way...
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November 11, 2025 • 2 mins
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 f...
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November 10, 2025 • 3 mins
💰 If your income rises and falls every month, you don’t have a business—you have a gamble. In this episode of The Level Up Podcast w/ Paul Alex, I reveal how to transform your hustle into a predictable, scalable system that pays you consistently.
From building recurring income models to automating your sales pipeline and tracking the right numbers, this episode breaks down the exact blueprint I used to turn inconsistent cash flow...
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November 9, 2025 • 2 mins
Most entrepreneurs hustle nonstop chasing success—but at what cost? In this solo episode of The Level Up Podcast w/ Paul Alex, I reveal a powerful blueprint for creating real work-life balance without slowing down your momentum. 💡
You’ll learn:
✅ Why glorifying burnout is destroying your growth and creativity
✅ How to schedule your time around priorities that truly matter—family, fitness, and freedom
✅ The power of saying “NO” to...
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November 8, 2025 • 33 mins
From sleeping behind a McDonald’s at 16 to being featured on the cover of Forbes Canada, Tasha Antell (@iamtashaantell) is living proof that your past does not define your future.
In this episode of The Level Up Podcast w/ Paul Alex, Tasha opens up about her incredible journey — escaping an abusive childhood, becoming a single mother of three, and transforming pain into power. Starting with one cleaning job that earned her $300, s...
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November 7, 2025 • 2 mins
Most people wait for the perfect time to chase their goals — but the truth is, that time never comes. Success doesn’t happen by chance; it starts with one bold decision. In this episode of The Level Up Podcast w/ Paul Alex, we break down how one choice can completely reshape your life and mindset.
You’ll learn:
🚀 Why waiting to feel “ready” keeps you stuck in the same place
🔑 How fear of failure is secretly robbing you of opport...
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November 6, 2025 • 2 mins
In this episode of The Level Up Podcast w/ Paul Alex, we break down what it truly takes to lead your market instead of chasing it.
Paul reveals how he used to study every competitor—what they sold, how they branded, how they spoke—until he realized one powerful truth: followers chase approval; leaders create direction. The market rewards originality, not imitation.
🔑 Key takeaways:
The market doesn’t crown followers—it rewa...
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November 5, 2025 • 2 mins
In this episode of The Level Up Podcast w/ Paul Alex, we dig into one of the biggest roadblocks to success—ego. It’s the silent killer of growth that blinds you from the lessons and mentors that could take you to the next level.
Paul shares how his early wins in business almost cost him everything when pride got in the way. The moment he stopped learning and listening, growth stopped too. But when he embraced humility, everything ...
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November 4, 2025 • 2 mins
In this episode of The Level Up Podcast w/ Paul Alex, we dive into what separates good teams from great ones—the ability to attract hungry, high-performing people.
Paul reveals how, early in his leadership journey, he made the mistake of hiring purely for skill. Over time, he learned that skills can be taught—but hunger can’t. Real winners aren’t drawn to titles or hype; they’re drawn to consistency, discipline, and leaders who em...
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November 3, 2025 • 2 mins
In this episode of The Level Up Podcast w/ Paul Alex, we uncover why speed beats everything—talent, money, and even experience.
Paul shares how urgency—not funding or credentials—helped him transition from law enforcement to entrepreneurship. While others planned for months, he took messy action and learned by doing. Because in business, hesitation is expensive—and done will always beat perfect.
🔑 Key takeaways:
Speed doesn...
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