The Level Up Podcast w/ Paul Alex

What happens when your $147 million empire collapses overnight? In this powerful episode of The Level Up Podcast w/ Paul Alex, Eric Cline (@theericcline) opens up about his jaw-dropping journey from building a 9-figure company to losing it all — and how he rebuilt his life, purpose, and wealth from scratch. Eric shares his rise from rock bottom — battling addiction, lawsuits, and betrayal — to leading one of the fastest-growing operations overseas. His story is a masterclass in resilience, mindset, and the power of second chances. If you’ve ever faced failure, loss, or doubt, this conversation will show you how to turn pain into purpose and rebuild stronger than ever. 🎯 Key Takeaways: How Eric scaled a business to a $147M exit — and what went wrong The truth about losing everything and starting over Why your rock bottom moment can become your greatest advantage How discipline, self-awareness, and faith can rebuild your life and business What real freedom looks like after surviving total collapse 💡 Success isn’t about how high you climb — it’s about how many times you rise after falling. 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? 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

You might think doing it all means saving money—but in reality, it’s costing you everything. In this episode of The Level Up Podcast w/ Paul Alex, learn why trying to handle every task yourself kills growth, drains your energy, and limits your impact. Paul shares the early days of his business when control felt like power—until it became a prison. He reveals how learning to delegate, trust his team, and let go of perfection unlocked new levels of success and peace. 🔑 Key takeaways: Doing everything yourself costs time, health, and opportunity. Control feels safe but keeps you small—trust builds empires. Great leaders multiply their impact through others. Sharing knowledge and credit grows both your team and your freedom. You can’t carry a big dream with small hands—delegate to expand. Leadership isn’t about doing more—it’s about empowering others to do more with you. 🎧 Tune in now to learn how to break free from burnout and lead like a true CEO. 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? 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

Pain can break you—or build you. In this episode of The Level Up Podcast w/ Paul Alex, discover how to turn life’s toughest moments into your greatest source of power and growth. Paul shares raw experiences from both law enforcement and entrepreneurship, where mistakes, rejection, and failure became fuel instead of anchors. He reveals how pain—when faced directly—can sharpen focus, reveal blind spots, and strengthen your purpose like nothing else can. 🔑 Key takeaways: Pain reveals what you value most. Facing pain teaches faster than avoiding it. Every setback hides a lesson, not a label. Turn scars into skills and failure into fuel. A purpose-driven life isn’t pain-free—it’s pain-powered. Your pain can either define you or refine you. Choose to let it mold your character and sharpen your mission. 🎧 Tune in now to learn how to transform hurt into hunger—and use every challenge as a stepping stone toward greatness. 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? 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

Your results rise—or fall—to the level of your standards. In this episode of The Level Up Podcast w/ Paul Alex, learn why raising your personal and professional standards is the real shortcut to success. Paul shares how strict standards from his law enforcement career—clean gear, sharp focus, total accountability—translated into business success. When he softened his standards, his results dropped. When he raised them, everything from his performance to his profits improved. 🔑 Key takeaways: Standards define what you tolerate and what you demand. Success isn’t about perfection—it’s about pride in execution. Low standards invite chaos; high standards attract trust and opportunity. Set standards for how you communicate, show up, and finish strong. Your team, brand, and mindset all mirror the standards you live by. You don’t rise to your goals—you fall to your standards. Elevate them, and watch every area of your life level up. 🎧 Tune in now to learn how tightening your standards can transform your business, your confidence, and your results. 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? 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

Most people quit when things get hard. In this episode of The Level Up Podcast w/ Paul Alex, discover how to build the kind of grit that keeps you moving when everyone else stops. Paul shares powerful lessons from his time in law enforcement and entrepreneurship—where pain, pressure, and setbacks became the best teachers. You’ll learn that grit isn’t about being loud or fearless—it’s about returning to your purpose, again and again, no matter how heavy the day feels. 🔑 Key takeaways: Grit isn’t emotion—it’s consistency through discomfort. You grow grit by keeping small promises to yourself. Progress beats drama—show up even when it’s not exciting. Success favors those who return after failure. Quiet persistence outlasts loud effort every time. If you’ve been on the edge of quitting, this episode will remind you why the next step matters most. 🎧 Tune in now to learn how gentle persistence can turn struggle into unstoppable 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://jo.my/ytpaulalex2024 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

🚀 From crawling through tight crawl spaces to running a nine-figure home services empire — Ben Jordan (@benjordanofficial) has lived the full entrepreneur’s journey. In this powerful episode of The Level Up Podcast w/ Paul Alex, Ben reveals how he scaled from a one-man plumbing operation to a $100M business through relentless work ethic, strategic culture shifts, and a complete transformation of body and mind. 🔥 Inside this episode, Ben breaks down: How he turned a $250K deal into a $100M enterprise The pivotal moment when his card declined—and how it sparked a business revolution The mindset that separates broke entrepreneurs from scalable leaders Why company culture is the secret weapon for massive growth His 145-lb weight loss journey that fueled his success in business and life If you’ve ever felt stuck, under pressure, or uncertain about the next level, Ben’s story will show you what’s truly possible when you refuse to quit. 🎯 Learn how to go from surviving to scaling — and build your own 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://jo.my/ytpaulalex2024 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

Most people set goals that sound good but go nowhere. In this episode of The Level Up Podcast w/ Paul Alex, learn why most goals fail—and how to make yours stick for life. Paul breaks down the difference between wishful thinking and execution. From his days in law enforcement to building multiple 7-figure businesses, he shares how success comes from clear systems, not hype. Strong goals aren’t loud—they’re specific, aligned, and built into your daily rhythm. 🔑 Key takeaways: Vague goals fade; clear, humble ones stick Success comes from consistent habits, not bursts of motivation Your “why” must matter more than the number on paper Progress is built through daily wins, not big leaps Fall, learn, and keep moving—momentum beats perfection Your dreams don’t need to be perfect—they just need to be real. Build small, move steady, and protect your purpose as you climb. 🎧 Tune in now to discover how to turn your goals into reality one clean step at a time. 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? 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

The myth of “balance” is breaking entrepreneurs. In this episode of The Level Up Podcast w/ Paul Alex, discover a calmer, smarter way to blend your work and life without guilt or burnout. Paul shares his personal evolution from chasing perfect balance to embracing integration—a mindset where work and life flow together instead of fighting for space. Learn how naming your seasons, setting expectations, and creating harmony between ambition and love leads to true peace and productivity. 🔑 Key takeaways: Balance is not a 50/50 split—it’s honest prioritization. Define your seasons: launch, family, learning, or recovery. Communicate your goals and boundaries with those who matter. Stop chasing balance like a scale—create harmony like a song. Success isn’t just achievement; it’s peace with purpose. If you’ve ever felt torn between growth and gratitude, this episode will help you find peace in both. 🎧 Tune in now to learn how to lead your business and life with presence, purpose, and power. 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? 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

Grinding harder isn’t the goal—lasting longer is. In this episode of The Level Up Podcast w/ Paul Alex, discover how to outwork everyone around you without running yourself into the ground. Paul shares lessons from his days as a detective and an entrepreneur, where burnout nearly cost him his edge. He breaks down how small habits like rest, movement, and focus aren’t signs of weakness—they’re the fuel for sustainable success. 🔑 Key takeaways: Hard work wins only when it’s focused, not frantic Energy management beats time management Discipline and rest are partners, not enemies Outworking others means having clean hours, not longer hours Calm effort always outlasts chaotic hustle If you want to win the long game, you need to learn how to protect your energy while executing at a high level. Success isn’t about speed—it’s about endurance. 🎧 Tune in now to learn how to balance discipline with recovery and outlast your competition the smart way. 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? 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

Most people chase money—but the truth is, real wealth chases service. In this episode of The Level Up Podcast w/ Paul Alex, discover why helping others is the most powerful investment you can ever make. Paul shares a true story of showing up for a local business owner in crisis—fixing a broken payment system on a holiday morning—and how that single act of service turned into years of loyalty and referrals. The lesson? Money is a receipt for value given. Wealth is built on trust, gratitude, and impact. 🔑 Key takeaways: Service builds skills, reputation, and lifelong opportunities True wealth is freedom, time, and a tribe that roots for you You can’t fake genuine care—people feel when it’s real When you help others win, success naturally comes back to you Whether you’re leading a team, growing a business, or just starting out—remember this: serve first, stay steady, and let value be your loudest marketing strategy. 🎧 Tune in now to learn how to turn service into success and build wealth that lasts generations. 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? 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