

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
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Jun 23, 2025 • 3min
Big Revenue, Empty Bank Account—Here’s Why
Your business might be bringing in big revenue, but if your bank account doesn’t reflect it, something’s off. In this episode of The Level Up Podcast, Paul Alex exposes the common mistake entrepreneurs make—focusing on revenue while ignoring the lifeline of their business: cash flow.What You’ll Learn:
Why Revenue Can Be Misleading: Making a million dollars means nothing if you’re spending $1.2 million to get there.
The Real Power of Cash Flow: Discover how consistent cash flow gives you freedom, fuels reinvestment, and keeps your business moving.
Avoiding the Burnout Trap: Learn how chasing top-line numbers without managing expenses leads to stress, instability, and stalled growth.
If you’re wondering why you’re making money but never feeling secure, this episode breaks it down. Learn how to stop chasing vanity metrics and start focusing on what really drives success.💡 Subscribe, leave a review, and share this with a business owner who needs to hear the truth.“Your Network is your NETWORTH!”Make sure to add me on all SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS:Instagram: https://jo.my/paulalex2024Facebook: https://jo.my/fbpaulalex2024Youtube: https://jo.my/ytpaulalex2024Linkedin: https://jo.my/inpaulalex2024Looking 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.ATMTogether.comwww.CashSwipe.comFREE 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

Jun 22, 2025 • 3min
From Burnout to Breakthrough: Developing Entrepreneurial Grit
In this episode of The Level Up Podcast, Paul Alex tackles one of the most important qualities in entrepreneurship—grit. If you’ve ever felt burned out, overwhelmed, or ready to quit, this episode is your blueprint for turning breakdowns into breakthroughs.🔥 What You’ll Learn:
Recognize the Signs of Burnout: Learn how to spot burnout before it takes you out—and why it’s often a sign you’re on the edge of growth.
Reignite Your "Why": Paul shares how reconnecting with your purpose can restore clarity and fuel your comeback.
Develop Grit in the Face of Adversity: Discover how mental toughness is forged through struggle, not comfort.
Turn Pressure Into Power: Shift from surviving to thriving by learning how to channel stress into focus and momentum.
💡 Key Takeaway: Burnout doesn’t mean failure—it’s a signal to level up. When you master grit, every obstacle becomes an opportunity for breakthrough.“Your Network is your NETWORTH!”Make sure to add me on all SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS:Instagram: https://jo.my/paulalex2024Facebook: https://jo.my/fbpaulalex2024Youtube: https://jo.my/ytpaulalex2024Linkedin: https://jo.my/inpaulalex2024Looking 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.ATMTogether.comwww.CashSwipe.comFREE 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

Jun 21, 2025 • 1h 31min
How Regular People Are Becoming Their Own Bank in 2025 ft. Sergio Loaiza
In this powerful episode of The Level Up Podcast w/ Paul Alex, we sit down with Sergio Loaiza (@sergpro11), founder of Protect Your Legacy, to uncover how he turned financial adversity into a blueprint for generational wealth. 💰Sergio breaks down the concept of infinite banking—a wealth strategy that allows you to borrow from yourself, eliminate debt, and build a private family banking system using life insurance. From praying for answers to building a legacy-driven financial strategy, Sergio shares how this game-changing approach helped him take full control of his money and future.🔑 What You’ll Learn:
What infinite banking is and how it works
How Sergio used it to pay off debt and create cash flow
Why leveraging life insurance is smarter than saving
The mindset shift from surviving to legacy-building
Whether you're looking to protect your family, eliminate high-interest debt, or start thinking like a bank, this episode is a must-listen for anyone serious about financial freedom in 2025.🎧 Watch the full episode now on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts!“Your Network is your NETWORTH!”Make sure to add me on all SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS:Instagram: https://jo.my/paulalex2024Facebook: https://jo.my/fbpaulalex2024Youtube: https://jo.my/ytpaulalex2024Linkedin: https://jo.my/inpaulalex2024Looking 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.ATMTogether.comwww.CashSwipe.comFREE 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

Jun 20, 2025 • 3min
Normal Doesn’t Win: Why Challengers Create Change
Tired of playing it safe and getting average results? In this episode of The Level Up Podcast, Paul Alex explores why those who challenge the norm are the ones who change the game—and win big because of it.What You’ll Learn:🚀 Why Normal Doesn’t Scale – Following the crowd leads to average outcomes. Learn why true impact comes from breaking away from convention. 🔍 Challenge = Change – Discover how questioning the rules sparks innovation, opportunity, and lasting influence. 🏁 Lead, Don’t Follow – Understand how carving your own path positions you as a standout leader in your industry. 🤝 Build with Visionaries – See how disrupting the status quo attracts other high-level thinkers who push you further.💡 Key Takeaway: Success doesn’t come from fitting in—it comes from standing out. If you want to make real change, it starts with challenging what everyone else accepts.“Your Network is your NETWORTH!”Make sure to add me on all SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS:Instagram: https://jo.my/paulalex2024Facebook: https://jo.my/fbpaulalex2024Youtube: https://jo.my/ytpaulalex2024Linkedin: https://jo.my/inpaulalex2024Looking 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.ATMTogether.comwww.CashSwipe.comFREE 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

Jun 19, 2025 • 3min
Resilience 101: Turning Obstacles Into Opportunity
In this episode of The Level Up Podcast, Paul Alex breaks down the fundamentals of resilience and how the most successful entrepreneurs use obstacles as launchpads. Tough moments aren’t there to stop you—they’re there to shape you.What You’ll Learn:
Build Mental Toughness: Discover why resilience is the trait that separates those who quit from those who rise.
Flip the Script on Failure: Learn how to reframe every obstacle as an opportunity for growth and strategic redirection.
Bounce Back Smarter: Explore actionable steps to recover quickly, regain focus, and come back stronger after any setback.
💡 Key Takeaway: Challenges are part of the process—but how you respond to them is what defines your future. Master resilience, and you’ll be unstoppable.“Your Network is your NETWORTH!”Make sure to add me on all SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS:Instagram: https://jo.my/paulalex2024Facebook: https://jo.my/fbpaulalex2024Youtube: https://jo.my/ytpaulalex2024Linkedin: https://jo.my/inpaulalex2024Looking 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.ATMTogether.comwww.CashSwipe.comFREE 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

Jun 18, 2025 • 3min
Level Up Your Circle, Level Up Your Life
In this episode of The Level Up Podcast, Paul Alex breaks down why your circle of influence can either propel you forward or hold you back. The people you surround yourself with directly impact your mindset, decisions, and opportunities. If you want to grow, you need to level up your circle.What You’ll Learn:✅ The Power of Proximity: Why being around ambitious, high-level thinkers accelerates your own growth. ✅ How to Add Value First: Building authentic relationships starts with serving others—not asking for handouts. ✅ Trust Over Transactions: Learn how long-term success is built through trust, consistency, and genuine connections. ✅ Position Yourself for Opportunity: Why entering the right rooms and environments is the fastest way to unlock new doors.💡 Key Takeaway: Who you spend time with shapes who you become. Upgrade your circle, and you'll naturally upgrade your life.“Your Network is your NETWORTH!”Make sure to add me on all SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS:Instagram: https://jo.my/paulalex2024Facebook: https://jo.my/fbpaulalex2024Youtube: https://jo.my/ytpaulalex2024Linkedin: https://jo.my/inpaulalex2024Looking 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.ATMTogether.comwww.CashSwipe.comFREE 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

Jun 17, 2025 • 3min
Patience Pays: The Hidden Power of Waiting for the Right Idea
In this episode of The Level Up Podcast, Paul Alex explores a powerful yet overlooked advantage in business: patience. In a fast-paced world that glorifies speed and instant results, Paul reveals why some of the most impactful ideas and opportunities only come to those who are willing to wait, think, and refine.🔑 What You’ll Learn:
Why Quick Wins Can Lead to Long-Term Losses: Discover how rushing into decisions can stunt innovation and lead to average results.
The Compound Effect of Patience: Learn how giving your ideas time to evolve can unlock game-changing breakthroughs.
How to Wait With Purpose: Paul shares how to stay proactive and strategic while letting the best ideas rise to the surface.
💡 Tune in to understand why patience isn't just a virtue—it's a weapon for entrepreneurs who play the long game. The right idea, at the right time, changes everything.“Your Network is your NETWORTH!”Make sure to add me on all SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS:Instagram: https://jo.my/paulalex2024Facebook: https://jo.my/fbpaulalex2024Youtube: https://jo.my/ytpaulalex2024Linkedin: https://jo.my/inpaulalex2024Looking 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.ATMTogether.comwww.CashSwipe.comFREE 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

Jun 16, 2025 • 3min
Win the Day: Structuring Your Schedule Like a High Performer in 2025
In this episode of The Level Up Podcast, Paul Alex reveals how top performers in 2025 are structuring their schedules for maximum focus, freedom, and results. Success isn’t about grinding nonstop—it’s about using your time with precision and purpose.What You’ll Learn in This Episode:🧠 Morning Clarity: Start each day by locking in your top three priorities to eliminate distractions and stay laser-focused. 📅 2025 Time-Blocking Tactics: Discover how the best in business design their calendars to protect deep work, boost productivity, and still make time for real life. 📈 Daily Review Rituals: Learn how to reflect, reset, and refine your schedule to build momentum and ensure consistent growth. ⚙️ Work Smarter, Not Harder: Paul shares the exact systems he uses to run multiple businesses while maintaining clarity, energy, and impact.This episode is your playbook for structuring each day with intention and dominating your calendar like a high performer in today’s fast-paced world.“Your Network is your NETWORTH!”Make sure to add me on all SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS:Instagram: https://jo.my/paulalex2024Facebook: https://jo.my/fbpaulalex2024Youtube: https://jo.my/ytpaulalex2024Linkedin: https://jo.my/inpaulalex2024Looking 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.ATMTogether.comwww.CashSwipe.comFREE 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

Jun 15, 2025 • 3min
Why Getting Comfortable Is the Enemy of Growth
In this episode of The Level Up Podcast, Paul Alex breaks down how comfort can quietly kill your momentum. After a win, it’s tempting to relax—but staying in that comfort zone is the fastest way to stall your growth. If you want to keep leveling up, you need to stay hungry, uncomfortable, and driven.What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
Why Comfort Breeds Complacency: How lingering too long in celebration mode can derail long-term success.
Leveling Up Through Environment: The importance of surrounding yourself with people who challenge and stretch your potential.
The Role of Bigger Goals: Why raising the bar after every win is the key to sustained growth.
💡 Key takeaway: Growth doesn’t come from comfort—it comes from pressure, challenge, and the decision to keep pushing. Stay uncomfortable, stay growing.“Your Network is your NETWORTH!”Make sure to add me on all SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS:Instagram: https://jo.my/paulalex2024Facebook: https://jo.my/fbpaulalex2024Youtube: https://jo.my/ytpaulalex2024Linkedin: https://jo.my/inpaulalex2024Looking 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.ATMTogether.comwww.CashSwipe.comFREE 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

Jun 14, 2025 • 59min
How to Build your Own Digital Call Center in 2025 ft. Jonci Hopson
🎙️ What if you could build a 1500+ person remote team without renting an office or having any experience in telecom? In this game-changing episode of The Level Up Podcast, Paul Alex sits down with Jonci Hopson (@im.jonci), a powerhouse entrepreneur who scaled a digital call center empire during the pandemic—and never looked back.💼 From starting with just 121 agents to onboarding over 693 reps in just 30 days, Jonci breaks down the real blueprint behind building a scalable, recession-proof business in 2025. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned hustler, this episode reveals how to leverage middleman platforms, automation, and remote culture to your advantage.🔑 Key Takeaways:
How Jonci onboarded 693+ agents in 30 days
Why digital call centers are the future of remote income
The overlooked power of bi-weekly commission structures
Tools, platforms, and mindset shifts you need to scale fast
How to grow without managing a single physical office
🎧 Tap in now and learn how to build your own team from scratch—no excuses.👉 Follow Jonci on IG: @im.jonci 🔔 Subscribe, rate, and share if you’re ready to LEVEL UP!“Your Network is your NETWORTH!”Make sure to add me on all SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS:Instagram: https://jo.my/paulalex2024Facebook: https://jo.my/fbpaulalex2024Youtube: https://jo.my/ytpaulalex2024Linkedin: https://jo.my/inpaulalex2024Looking 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.ATMTogether.comwww.CashSwipe.comFREE 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