Why Most Entrepreneurs Suck at Time Management

In this episode of The Level Up Podcast w/ Paul Alex, we uncover why most entrepreneurs don’t fail because of bad ideas—they fail because they waste time. Paul shares how working 80–100-hour weeks in law enforcement taught him that being busy doesn’t mean being productive. True success isn’t about doing more—it’s about doing what matters most. 🔑 Key takeaways: Busyness isn’t progress—intentional action is. You’ll never “find” time; you must make it. Master your hours before you scale your business. Discipline creates freedom—protect your time like it’s money. Small, focused blocks of effort stack into massive results. 💡 Action Step: Pick one hour this week to protect like your life depends on it. No distractions, no scrolling—just pure focus on something that moves your dream forward. Then repeat it next week. 🎧 Tune in now to learn how mastering time management separates dreamers from doers. 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://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGhDAD1JyGGzSQUPD9lc9HQ 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

In this episode of The Level Up Podcast w/ Paul Alex, we dive into how to build a brand so strong that competitors can’t copy it—they start to fear it. Paul reveals the truth most entrepreneurs miss: branding isn’t about fancy logos or websites—it’s about trust. Real branding is built through consistency, reputation, and results. Every message, product, and customer interaction either strengthens or weakens your name. 🔑 Key takeaways: A true brand is built on trust and proof, not design. Competitors can copy your offer, but never your story, discipline, or customer experience. Every small, consistent action builds confidence in your brand. The most feared brands are the ones that never stop improving. Your reputation is the most powerful marketing asset you own. 💡 Action Step: Ask yourself: What’s one thing my clients or coworkers can always count on me for? Double down on that. That’s the foundation of an unshakable brand. 🎧 Tune in now to learn how to become the brand everyone else tries to catch up to. 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://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGhDAD1JyGGzSQUPD9lc9HQ 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

In this episode of The Level Up Podcast w/ Paul Alex, we dive into what it really means to build a legacy that outlives you—because true success isn’t just about income, it’s about impact. Paul shares how he came from a family that didn’t pass down money or connections—only hard work. But he reminds us that legacy isn’t what you leave for your family; it’s what you leave in them. Every disciplined decision, every standard you raise, and every mindset you change writes a new story for the next generation. 🔑 Key takeaways: Legacy isn’t built on wealth—it’s built on values. Every choice you make shapes your family’s future blueprint. Be the first in your family to break a cycle or build a bridge. Your kids don’t need perfection—they need proof that it’s possible. Change your habits, and you’ll change your bloodline. 💡 Action Step: Write five sentences that start with “I was the first in our family to…” Read them out loud—and then go make them true. 🎧 Tune in now to learn how to build a legacy that lasts long after you’re gone. 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://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGhDAD1JyGGzSQUPD9lc9HQ 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

In this episode of The Level Up Podcast w/ Paul Alex, we break down why the best investment you’ll ever make isn’t in real estate, crypto, or the stock market—it’s in YOU. Paul shares how his first real return didn’t come from Wall Street, but from investing in a mentor. That decision multiplied not just his income, but his mindset. Because while markets can crash, skills don’t. Knowledge compounds faster than interest ever could. 🔑 Key takeaways: The highest ROI always comes from self-development. Mentorship, books, and education expand your thinking—and your earning. You can’t “time” your growth; you must choose it. Invest in your mindset, because that’s what drives money toward you. Don’t fear spending on growth; fear staying the same. 💡 Action Step: Create a personal Growth Fund—even $50 to $500—and use it this month on something that expands your mind or your network. Watch how that investment starts paying dividends in clarity, confidence, and opportunity. 🎧 Tune in now to discover why betting on yourself is the smartest financial move you’ll ever make. 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://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGhDAD1JyGGzSQUPD9lc9HQ 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

In this episode of The Level Up Podcast w/ Paul Alex, we break down the truth about turning passion into profit—and why energy alone isn’t enough. Paul reveals how his first ATM route started as a side hustle, but his real passion wasn’t machines—it was freedom. That passion, when paired with a clear system and consistency, turned into multiple 7-figure businesses. 🔑 Key takeaways: Passion is fuel—profit comes from solving real problems. Package your skills, story, and struggles into something that serves others. Don’t wait for permission—start where you are and test small. Consistency beats perfect timing every single day. Freedom is built when your passion solves a real need. Ask yourself: What do people already ask me for help with—and how can I turn that into a solution? Take one small step this week toward monetizing your value. 🎧 Tune in now to learn how to align passion with profit and create freedom on your own terms. 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://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGhDAD1JyGGzSQUPD9lc9HQ 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

🙏 In this inspiring episode of The Level Up Podcast w/ Paul Alex, we’re joined by Seth and Mary Auguste (@growmybiz3) — a powerhouse couple whose journey proves that faith and entrepreneurship can coexist in perfect harmony. From hitting rock bottom to building a 7-figure remote cleaning company, Seth and Mary share how prayer, perseverance, and purpose became the foundation of their success. Mary opens up about her darkest moments, the vision from God that saved her life, and how her faith reshaped her identity as a leader and mother. Seth reveals how he built a culture of excellence by leading with love, respect, and servant leadership — inspiring his team to stay loyal even when competitors offered more money. Together, they walk us through how they scaled a business that ran without them, learned to delegate, and ultimately found peace through God’s plan — proving that success without spiritual alignment is just noise. 💡 Key takeaways: How faith can transform pain into prosperity The exact steps Seth & Mary took to scale their remote business to 7 figures Why prayer and consistency are the ultimate business strategy How to balance marriage, family, and entrepreneurship with grace The mindset shift needed to find peace in the middle of pressure 🔥 This episode isn’t just about making money — it’s about finding purpose, freedom, and divine alignment in your entrepreneurial journey. 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://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGhDAD1JyGGzSQUPD9lc9HQ 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 👇 💳 www.CashSwipe.com 📘 Get a FREE copy of my book “Blue to Digital Gold – The New American Dream” at www.officialPaulAlex.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of The Level Up Podcast w/ Paul Alex, we expose one of the biggest killers of momentum—listening to too many opinions. When Paul left law enforcement to build his first business, everyone had advice: some called him crazy, others told him to play it safe. If he had listened to them all, he admits he’d still be clocking in. Most advice comes from people’s fears, not your potential—and if you want to build something great, you have to learn to filter out the noise. 🔑 Key takeaways: Too many voices cause paralysis—clarity comes from action. Don’t take advice from people who haven’t done what you’re trying to do. People often project their fears, not your future. Learn to follow your data and your gut—they’ll guide you further than the crowd. You don’t need validation—you need conviction. Ask yourself this week: Who am I listening to that’s never done what I’m trying to do? Then quiet that noise and turn up the volume on the voices that build you—including your own. 🎧 Tune in now to learn how to silence the noise, trust yourself, and move with purpose. 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://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGhDAD1JyGGzSQUPD9lc9HQ 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

In this episode of The Level Up Podcast w/ Paul Alex, we dive into one of the most liberating truths in business—the goal isn’t to compete, it’s to create. Paul shares how, early in his entrepreneurial journey, he wasted time watching competitors—tracking their prices, posts, and moves—until he realized real winners don’t chase markets… they shape them. The moment you stop trying to outdo others and start delivering unique value, your competition disappears. 🔑 Key takeaways: Competing limits creativity—creating sets you free. Focus on innovation, not imitation. You don’t need to be the loudest; you need to be the most authentic. When you tell a better story and serve better, you redefine the game. Nobody can replicate you—your originality is your unfair advantage. Ask yourself this week: Where am I still trying to compete when I could be creating? Make one move that’s 100% yours—your idea, your style, your message. That’s how leaders are made. 🎧 Tune in now to learn how to stop chasing the crowd and start building your own lane. 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://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGhDAD1JyGGzSQUPD9lc9HQ 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

In this episode of The Level Up Podcast w/ Paul Alex, we break down one of the most underrated success factors—your environment. Paul shares how his mindset shifted the moment he left the negativity of his 100-hour-week law enforcement circle and began surrounding himself with entrepreneurs. The people around you either pull you backward or push you forward—and success requires protecting your environment like your future depends on it. 🔑 Key takeaways: Your environment influences your habits before your mindset ever does. Surround yourself with people who talk about building, not complaining. Energy is contagious—negative company drains drive, positive company fuels it. Your circle determines your ceiling. Audit your environment often; elevation requires separation. If everyone around you hates Mondays, you’ll start hating Mondays too. But when you’re surrounded by builders, investors, and dreamers—you’ll start thinking differently and acting bigger. 🎧 Tune in now to learn how to upgrade your circle, protect your peace, and create an environment that pulls success out of you. 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://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGhDAD1JyGGzSQUPD9lc9HQ 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

In this episode of The Level Up Podcast w/ Paul Alex, we dive into one of the most powerful lessons in sales and business—how to sell value, not price. Paul shares how early in his career he used to pitch clients by focusing on saving money—and why that approach failed. Once he shifted to leading with impact instead of numbers, everything changed. People stopped seeing him as a vendor and started seeing him as a partner in their success. 🔑 Key takeaways: Competing on price makes you replaceable; competing on value makes you unforgettable. Clients buy outcomes, not discounts—show them how your work improves their life or business. Your value is not tied to what you charge, but to what you deliver. Whether you’re in business or a 9-to-5, never undersell yourself—communicate the results you bring. Focus on reliability, service, and problem-solving. That’s what builds loyalty. People won’t remember how cheap you were—they’ll remember how much easier you made their life. When you sell value, you stop chasing opportunities and start attracting them. 🎧 Tune in now and learn how to shift from competing to commanding in any market. 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://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGhDAD1JyGGzSQUPD9lc9HQ 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