The Level Up Podcast w/ Paul Alex

Paul Alex Espinoza
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Sep 1, 2025 • 3min

Why You Should Audit Your Time Like You Audit Your Finances

⏰ 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 your time into the high-return activities that actually move the needle. 🔑 Key takeaways: Why most people protect their money but waste their time How to track where your hours are really going (and spot the leaks) Cutting “time expenses” that don’t align with your goals Why investing time in sales, networking, and growth pays the biggest dividends How to treat your schedule like your most valuable asset If you’re serious about success, it’s time to run your calendar like you run your bank account. 🎯 Audit it. Cut the waste. Invest it wisely. 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
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Aug 31, 2025 • 34min

The Investor Betting on AI to Protect Students in Schools – Justin Freishtat Explains

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 systems to prevent violence, protect students, and create safer public spaces. He breaks down: 🔥 How AI can detect threats in real time and trigger lockdowns before danger escalates 🔥 Why investing in the right team is key to winning the “AI space race” 🔥 The story behind raising millions to bring safety technology into schools across the U.S. 🔥 Lessons learned from scaling companies to eight figures and managing hedge funds 🔥 His philosophy on leadership, resilience, and building businesses with purpose This conversation isn’t just about investing—it’s about impact, innovation, and saving lives. If you’ve ever wondered how technology and entrepreneurship can come together to solve one of society’s biggest problems, this episode is a must-watch. 👇 Don’t forget to SUBSCRIBE for more inspiring interviews with top entrepreneurs and innovators. 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
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Aug 30, 2025 • 46min

The Funding Secrets Schools Never Teach—Benjetta Exposes the Truth

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 story of resilience as a single mother, guided by faith and determination, proves that your circumstances don’t define your success. What you’ll learn in this episode: 💡 Why mentorship can take you further and faster than college ever could 💡 How credit stacking opens the door to six-figure business funding 💡 The mindset shift that separates hustlers from true bosses 💡 How to build recession-proof income streams in 2025 and beyond If you’ve ever wondered how to fix your credit, fund your business, and escape financial struggle, this conversation will give you the blueprint. 🔔 Subscribe to the channel, drop a comment with your favorite takeaway, and share this with someone who’s ready to level up their life. 👉 Follow Paul Alex: Instagram: https://jo.my/paulalex2024 Facebook: https://jo.my/fbpaulalex2024 YouTube: https://jo.my/ytpaulalex2024 LinkedIn: https://jo.my/inpaulalex2024 👉 Connect with Benjetta: Instagram: @iambenjettatheboss Your Network is your NETWORTH! Looking for a secondary source of income or want to become an entrepreneur? Check out: 🌐 www.CashSwipe.com 📘 Free Copy of 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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Aug 29, 2025 • 3min

The Art of Under Promising and Over Delivering

🚀 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 turns your brand into a magnet for new opportunities. If you’re tired of chasing clients and want them chasing you, this episode is a must-listen. 🔑 Key takeaways: Why overpromising destroys trust and credibility How to set realistic expectations that make over-delivery possible The value of surprising customers with more than they paid for Why exceeding expectations builds long-term loyalty How elite reputations are built on consistent over-delivery When you deliver more than expected, people talk—and that’s how you create a brand that lasts. 🎯 Don’t just meet expectations—destroy them. 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
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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
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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
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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?
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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.
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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
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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

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