The Level Up Podcast w/ Paul Alex - Handling Family Doubts When Starting Your Business

Episode Date: August 2, 2024

Welcome to "The Level Up Podcast" with Paul Alex! In this episode, we explore a common challenge faced by many aspiring entrepreneurs: dealing with family members who don’t believe in your business ...ideas. Learn how to navigate this sensitive issue with grace and determination.Key Highlights:Understanding Family Skepticism:Recognize that family doubts often stem from love and concern.Understand that their perspective comes from their experiences, not yours.Belief in Your Vision:Your vision and passion are crucial to your success.Use skepticism as motivation to prove doubters wrong.Setting Boundaries:Protect your mental and emotional well-being by setting boundaries.Limit negative conversations about your business with skeptical family members.Surround yourself with supportive individuals who share your vision.“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.Merchantautomation.comFREE Copy of my book “Blue to Digital Gold - The New American Dream”www.officialPaulAlex.comLeave a review, like and share to help others and let’s level up together!

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Starting point is 00:00:00 Welcome to the Level Up Podcast. I'm your host, Paul Alex. I went from being a cop to an eight-figure entrepreneur that helps average people like you and me make money every single day. I created this podcast to help you get motivated and to crush your goals. Let's win together.
Starting point is 00:00:16 Remember, I have your six. Get ready to level up right now. All right, guys, so today we're gonna be discussing a topic many aspiring entrepreneurs face. Even I faced it, guys. And today we're going to be discussing a topic many aspiring entrepreneurs face. Even I faced it, guys. And it's dealing with family members who don't believe in your business ideas. So let's get into how to handle the situation with grace and determination. So starting a business is challenging enough without adding the added pressures of family skepticism, guys. So when those closest to you doubt your dreams,
Starting point is 00:00:46 it can be disheartening. Trust me, I've been there. But it's important to remember that their doubts often stem from a place of concern and love. So they want what's best for you. It may not understand the entrepreneurial path, okay? So let's break it down. First, let's recognize that you don't need
Starting point is 00:01:03 everyone's approval to succeed in life, okay? Your vision, your passion are what matters the most. If you believe in your idea, that belief will drive you forward. Use your skepticism as fuel to prove them wrong, guys, and show them what you're capable of. You got to set boundaries to protect your mental and emotional well-being. It's okay to distance yourself from negative influences. Trust me, I had to separate myself from a ton of negative influences as I was leveling up every single year, even in law enforcement, even in corporate
Starting point is 00:01:35 America. So even if your family is being a negative influence, you can love them from afar, guys. So you got to surround yourself with supportive people who share your vision and encourage your growth. This doesn't mean you have to cut ties with your family, but instead limit conversations about your business if they always lead to negativity. So love them from afar, but give everyone grace, okay? You got to show them love. So understand that them doubting you comes from their perspective and experience is not
Starting point is 00:02:03 yours. So show them patience, compassion, but stay firm in your commitment to your goals. Over time, as they see your dedication and progression, their attitudes will change, guys. Not may, but will. And look, communication is key here, guys. So share your plans and progression with them in a way that highlights your dedication and the steps that you're taking to succeed. Sometimes seeing the effort and thought that you're putting into your business can actually alleviate some of their concerns. However, be prepared for the possibility that they may not fully understand and support your vision. And that's okay, guys. All right. Your vision is for
Starting point is 00:02:39 you. It's you versus you. Focus on your why. Remember yourself why you started this journey in the first place. Like for me, my why was my mother. Even though she was a little bit negative in the very beginning about starting my side hustle and entrepreneur, even when I wanted to be a cop, I still went for it. And now she's like, mijo, you're the best. Your passion, dreams, and impact you want to make should be your guiding force. Let your why be stronger than any doubt or criticism in your face. And lastly, you got to make should be your guiding force. Let your why be stronger than any doubt or criticism in your face. And lastly, you got to celebrate the small wins, guys. So each
Starting point is 00:03:10 milestone you achieve is a testament to your hard work and determination. Share these victories with your family, not to seek their approval, but to show them that you're making progression and that your business is viable, okay? So in conclusion, so dealing with family doubt requires a balance of determination, grace, and boundaries. You got to believe in yourself, so dealing with family doubt requires a balance of determination, grace, and boundaries. You got to believe in yourself, stay focused on your goals and surround yourself with positivity. Over time, your success will speak for itself and you may just win them over with your achievements, guys. Okay. Trust me. I've been there. I've done it. So thank you for tuning into the Love All podcast. If you found value in today's episode, please subscribe, leave a review and share with someone who might benefit from this message. And remember, your journey is your own and you have
Starting point is 00:03:49 the power to make it a success. So until next time, I'm Paul Alex, encouraging you to stay true to your vision and handle doubt with grace. Take care. Remember, I always have your six. Make sure to share this episode with your family, friends, and anyone you care about. The world's already hard enough and we need to take care of each other. Make sure to share this episode with your family, friends, and anyone you care about. The world's already hard enough and we need to take care of each other. Make sure to share this episode on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, and share it with the world. Do me a big favor and tag me, Paul Alex. Also, keep the five-star reviews on iTunes coming. This episode is going to help change the way the world thinks and will help everyone level up in their life.
Starting point is 00:04:22 And lastly, if you want to continue to level up, learn more about business and life, then make sure to get a copy of my book, From Blue to Digital Gold, The New American Dream, on Amazon or at officialpaulalex.com.

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