

The Level Up Podcast w/ Paul Alex
Paul Alex Espinoza
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
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
Mentioned books

Aug 28, 2025 • 4min
How to Stay Resilient When Business Gets Tough
💪 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 shares practical strategies for staying grounded, pushing through, and turning obstacles into stepping stones.
🔑 Key takeaways:
Why reconnecting with your “why” fuels persistence
How setbacks sharpen your skills instead of breaking you
Why tough times don’t last, but tough people do
The importance of focusing only on what you can control
How resilience transforms obstacles into opportunities for growth
Resilience isn’t about avoiding problems—it’s about refusing to let them stop you.
🎯 Stay strong, adapt faster, and keep leveling up.
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

Aug 27, 2025 • 4min
Why Confidence Is a Skill You Can Build
🔥 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 because you “don’t feel confident enough,” this episode will show you how to flip the script and build it as a skill.
🔑 Key takeaways:
Why confidence comes from action, not just positive thinking
How stacking small wins builds unstoppable momentum
Why your environment matters for building belief in yourself
Practical ways to shift from hesitant to confident in business and life
How to make confidence part of who you are, not just what you have
Confidence isn’t a gift—it’s earned. And once you learn to build it, you’ll never have to wait for it again.
🎯 Start building confidence today—and level up every area of your life.
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

Aug 26, 2025 • 4min
The Best Way to Turn One Success Into Many
Winning once isn't enough; it's all about stacking victories and creating momentum. Learn how to systematize your successes, turning them into new opportunities across different industries. Discover the importance of leveraging past wins and how skills from one phase of life can fuel future successes. Embrace the mindset that comfort after a big win can hinder growth, and transform small achievements into a powerful momentum empire. Success leaves clues—are you paying attention?

Aug 25, 2025 • 47min
From Being Arrested to Building Multiple Residual Income Streams: Jay Awal’s Journey
Jay Awal, an international speaker and entrepreneur, shares his remarkable journey from arrests to building multiple businesses. He emphasizes the power of self-education and the importance of surrounding oneself with the right people. Jay discusses how security can hinder abundance and the necessity of investing in yourself. He offers insights into creating residual income and the significance of being a 'bloodline breaker' for generational wealth. This inspiring conversation provides a blueprint for anyone looking for a fresh start.

Aug 25, 2025 • 3min
How to Create Urgency Without Being Pushy
⏳ 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 to close strong while keeping integrity intact.
If you’re tired of feeling like you’re forcing the sale, this episode will teach you how to build urgency that feels natural, ethical, and effective.
🔑 Key takeaways:
Why urgency should come from value—not pressure
How to use scarcity and deadlines without lying or faking it
The right way to help customers see the cost of waiting
How educating (not begging) builds respect and trust
Why the best sales happen when urgency feels authentic
True professionals don’t chase—they educate. Master this, and you’ll never need high-pressure tactics again.
🎯 Close smarter. Build trust. Level up your sales.
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

Aug 23, 2025 • 51min
Why Your Personal Brand Beats Paid Ads – Lessons From Carson Butler
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 doubling deal flow. From his first clothing brand “Scars Make Stars” to founding Carson Wraps Content, Carson’s journey is a blueprint for creators and business owners who want to scale smarter, not harder.
👉 Want to learn directly from Carson? Join his live workshop here:https://carsonbutlersteamwo275b1.myclickfunnels.com/liveworkshop
If you’re ready to build authority, earn trust, and close more deals through content, this episode will show you why investing in your brand is the smartest move you can make.
✅ Don’t forget to subscribe, leave a review, and share this episode with someone who needs to hear 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://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

Aug 22, 2025 • 3min
Why Most Entrepreneurs Don’t Know Their Numbers
💰 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 entrepreneur who wants to build a business that lasts, this episode will help you shift from guessing to tracking, and from flexing to winning.
🔑 Key takeaways:
Why revenue ≠ profit (and how to avoid the trap)
The #1 financial metric that keeps businesses alive: cash flow
How ignoring expenses can turn “six figures” into zero profit
Why data-driven decisions beat emotional ones every time
Simple habits to track your numbers daily, weekly, and monthly
The truth is simple: if you don’t know your numbers, you don’t know your business.
🎯 Stop flying blind. Start tracking, scaling, and winning.
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

Aug 21, 2025 • 3min
The Power of Transparency in Building Trust
🔑 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 you, this episode will show you how being real can set you apart in a world full of hype.
🔑 Key takeaways:
Why honesty stands out in a world of overpromises
How admitting mistakes builds credibility and loyalty
The role of transparency in pricing, timelines, and results
Why clarity drives confidence—and confidence drives conversions
How being real attracts long-term relationships, not one-off sales
Transparency isn’t a weakness—it’s your biggest competitive edge. Lead with truth, and you’ll build the kind of trust that scales businesses and movements.
🎯 Be real. Stay transparent. Level up with trust.
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

Aug 20, 2025 • 3min
How to Attract Customers Without Selling to Them
🧲 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 tired of feeling like you’re always pitching, this episode will help you flip the script and start attracting customers effortlessly.
🔑 Key takeaways:
Why leading with value builds trust (and drives sales naturally)
How storytelling connects you to your audience on a deeper level
The power of sharing your personal journey to build credibility
How to build a community around your brand—not just a customer list
Why strong relationships convert better than pressure-based tactics
Serve first, build trust, and let the right customers come to you.
🎯 Attract. Engage. Level up your brand.
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

Aug 19, 2025 • 3min
Why Great Leaders Don’t Micromanage
👑 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 feel like you have to control everything, this episode will help you break that habit and lead with confidence.
🔑 Key takeaways:
How micromanaging kills growth and slows down your business
Why trust is the foundation of a strong and motivated team
The difference between leadership and babysitting
How delegation frees you up to focus on strategy and innovation
Practical tips for empowering your team and letting them win
Great leaders don’t try to do everything—they build teams that can do anything.
🎯 Lead boldly. Trust deeply. Level up your leadership.
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