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The Level Up Podcast w/ Paul Alex

Paul Alex Espinoza
Entrepreneurship
Digital Marketing
Sales
Financial Freedom
Personal Development
Motivation
Law Enforcement
Social Media
Social Proof
Authority Building
Company Culture
Money
Family
Happiness
Networking
Marketing
Leadership
Online Business
Employee Retention
Remote Work

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 s... more

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In this episode of The Level Up Podcast w/ Paul Alex, Paul sits down with David Royce, a founder who built one of the largest residential pest control companies in North America by focusing on systems, culture, and execution in an industry most peopl... more

In this episode, Nick Ford breaks down the exact side hustles he used to leave law enforcement without risking his family’s stability. From building an ATM business and merchant services as passive income vehicles to transitioning into AI automation,... more

Wall Street to Dubai isn’t just a headline — it’s the real-life journey of Tan Gera, a former investment banker who lost everything in the 2018 crypto crash… and then rebuilt from the ground up.

In this episode, Tan breaks down how he walked away fr... more

Why do most businesses fail—even when founders are working nonstop and doing “everything right”? In this episode, Paul Alex sits down with Eddie Hartman, co-founder of LegalZoom, to break down why 72% of businesses don’t make it and what separates su... more

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Recent Guests

David Royce
Founder and chairman of Active.
Aptiv
Episode: From Broke College Kid to $500M Pest Control Empire — David Royce Explains
Nick Ford
Military veteran and entrepreneur
Episode: Nick Ford Explains the Exact Side Hustles That Let Him Quit Law Enforcement
Eddie Hartman
Co-founder of LegalZoom, expert in pricing and business growth strategies
LegalZoom
Episode: LegalZoom Co-Founder Eddie Hartman Explains Why 72% of Businesses Fail
Mitchell Osmond
Leadership consultant, executive coach, and host of the Dad Nation podcast
Dad Nation
Episode: Why High-Performing Men Secretly Feel Broken at Home — Mitchell Osmond Explains
Shelly Lefkoe
Co-founder of The Lefkoe Institute and an expert in breaking limiting beliefs.
The Lefkoe Institute
Episode: This One Belief Is Secretly Ruining Your Life — Shelly Lefkoe Explains Why
Bud Caddell
Founder of NOBL, a consulting firm that focuses on helping companies innovate and implement change effectively.
NOBL
Episode: Nike, Ford, Pepsi… What They Get Wrong About Innovation (Bud Caddell)
Alicia Lyttle
AI consultant and digital marketing expert
Episode: The AI Skills That Will Make You Rich in 2025 — According to Expert Alicia Lyttle
Ted Stern
Former police officer turned online fitness coach specializing in programs for first responders
Fit Responder
Episode: From Broken Ankle to $100K Months — How Ted Stern Turned Police Work Into a Fitness Empire
William Fonseca
Real estate developer and philanthropist dedicated to helping neglected communities.
Episode: From Homeless to 9 figure real-estate Mogul Saving Children Around the World: William Fonseca

Host

Paul Alex
Host and founder with a background as a former detective and a journey to becoming an 8-figure entrepreneur, he focuses on providing actionable advice and real-life insights to empower others to succeed.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 16.3k ratings
  • Host

    The host needs to speak more clearly and project his voice; his questions come across as whispered.

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    Don Cuquin
    United Statesa month ago
  • Barely hear what the guests have to say

    I started listening to him and i liked his quick 5 minute tips. But its not really game changing advise. But when he has a long episode with a guest, the guest is really good and very insightful. But Paul would just keep talking about him and his experience. I feel if your going to have a guest, you need to listen and yes add your input but i feel Paul goes to far with it. And sure it may be his style and thats fine. But its not what i like. I want to hear more from the guests than the host. If ... more

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    2
    Jkflanigan
    United Statesa month ago
  • Fake

    He just won the lottery and then created this podcast and thinks he’s some business mastermind.

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    1
    #Ilovessoccer7
    United States2 months ago
  • Urg

    The hosts grammar is so bad I can’t even listen and take his “knowledge” seriously

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    1
    Happy Head
    United States3 months ago
  • One long infomercial

    Just tried to listen to the whole episode about fat loss and there was literally no concrete advice! Just a lot of flower words!

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    pinacoloda
    United States4 months ago

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The advice tends to resonate well, providing encouragement for listeners to pursue their goals and overcome challenges.
Listeners appreciate the practical insights and motivating content provided, often noting the impactful real-life stories shared.
However, some criticism exists about the presentation, with certain listeners citing perceived grammar issues and the format as overly simplistic.

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Nick Ford Explains the Exact Side Hustles That Let Him Quit Law Enforcement
Q: How did you learn about AI?
I'm a lifelong self-taught learner and I became passionate about AI by following my interests and research.
Nick Ford Explains the Exact Side Hustles That Let Him Quit Law Enforcement
Q: What would you tell to military veterans looking for a side hustle?
The best skill to learn is marketing, as it applies to business and personal branding. Passive income avenues like ATMs and merchant services are effective vehicles for financial freedom.
LegalZoom Co-Founder Eddie Hartman Explains Why 72% of Businesses Fail
Q: Eddie, what's the one principle of scaling you wish everyone understood before they start?
As your company evolves, you need to adapt; what got you through the startup days may not serve you in the scale-up phase.
LegalZoom Co-Founder Eddie Hartman Explains Why 72% of Businesses Fail
Q: What advice would you tell beginners or a company right now with stopping churn before it even starts?
Ask your customers about their goals immediately after they sign up, and reinforce that they are achieving those goals over time.
LegalZoom Co-Founder Eddie Hartman Explains Why 72% of Businesses Fail
Q: Eddie, what would you say? What was one decision that helped it go from actual being a startup when you started out to a household name?
We talked to a lot of people to understand the legal services they wished they could get and focused on what they needed to pay for.

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8. Ted Stern

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