The Level Up Podcast w/ Paul Alex - How Helping and Inspiring Others Can Enrich Your Entrepreneurial Journey

Episode Date: June 14, 2024

Welcome to the Level Up Podcast! I'm your host, Paul Alex. From my days as a cop to becoming a successful entrepreneur, I've dedicated myself to helping everyday people achieve financial success. This podcast is here to motivate you and guide you in creating and reaching your goals. Let's win together—I've got your six. Get ready to level up!In this episode, we explore the profound impact of helping and inspiring others on your own entrepreneurial journey. Whether you're a seasoned business owner or just starting out, understanding the value of mentorship and support can redefine your path and the paths of those around you.Key Highlights:The Power of Teamwork: My transition from law enforcement to entrepreneurship taught me the importance of teamwork. Building a successful business isn't just about personal success; it's about lifting others as you climb.Building Communities: Entrepreneurship is about more than just creating businesses—it's about building communities and fostering the next generation of innovators and leaders.Benefits of Helping Others: When you invest time in mentoring and assisting others, you deepen your own understanding and expand your network, leading to new opportunities and ventures.Real-Life Examples: Hear how mentoring a coworker led to new business ventures and how these relationships can be instrumental in navigating new industries.Practical Tips: Learn how to start making a difference by being accessible, sharing your journey, and creating mentorship programs within your business.Leading by Example: The most powerful form of inspiration comes from watching someone else succeed with integrity and persistence. Be the leader you needed when you started.As we wrap up this episode, remember that success in entrepreneurship isn't just measured by personal achievements but also by the impact you have on others. By helping and inspiring those around you, you contribute to a more vibrant and compassionate entrepreneurial community.Make sure to share this episode with your family, friends, and anyone who could use some inspiration. Tag me, @paulalex, on Instagram, Keep those five-star reviews on iTunes coming—they help us reach more people and change lives.“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!

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.

Remember, I have your six. Get ready to level up right now. How helping and inspiring others can enrich your own journey in entrepreneurship. Whether you're a seasoned business owner or just starting out, understanding the impact of mentorship and support can redefine your path and the path of those around you. Look, guys, when I started back in law enforcement, I was a lone wolf.

It wasn't until my second year in law enforcement that I finally realized that it takes a team to build something great. And that goes with any line of work that you do. Entrepreneurship isn't just about building businesses. It's about building communities. It's about lifting others as we climb, sharing knowledge and opening the doors for the next generation of innovators and leaders. So my transition from law enforcement to entrepreneurship, I knew that me helping my fellow coworker was going to help me in the future. Why? Because it was going to build me to be a leader in entrepreneurship. It was going to go ahead and help me think like a leader and also lead by example. So everything that I did in law enforcement, I went ahead and

I duplicated it in entrepreneurship. So helping others was part of me growing into a leader. So let me explain a couple of things to you guys. Let's start by talking about why helping others is beneficial, not only to you, but to them as well. When you invest time and invest in assisting others, you're also deepening your own understanding, teaching it and learning twice. Every time you explain a concept or mentor someone, you're going to reinforce your own knowledge and often gain new insights through dialogue and feedback. And this is the great thing about being a mentor, guys. You are doubling down on what you believe in, your belief system, and what works.

Furthermore, helping others expand your network. Each person you assist brings a new dimension to your professional circle. These relationships can lead to partnerships, opportunities, and even new ventures. As I transitioned from law enforcement to entrepreneurship, the network I built through mentoring and collaboration was instrumental in navigating through new industries. So for a great example, I brought a fellow coworker into a executive position in my first business. That executive in my first business, ATM Together, then came on to be a co-founder and then also a CEO for my second business.

So at the end of the day, you never know how helping someone else may lead you to another path in your entrepreneurship journey. Now, how can you start making a difference in your life? How can you start mentoring people? It begins with being accessible, okay? Make yourself available to other aspiring entrepreneurs.

Guys, I get DM'd, hundreds of DMs. I try to, at minimum, try to message back two to three people a day, okay? Just send them a voice note, send them some advice because there's people that are actually out there struggling. Look, karma is real, guys. You help others, God is going to help you.

This could come through online forums, social media, local meetups, or even guest lectures. Share your journey, the good, the bad, and the transformative. Your stories can ignite passion, provide comfort during tough times, and other invaluable lessons to people that hear your story. Consider formalizing your efforts by creating internships or mentorship programs within your business. This not only helps others, but also brings fresh ideas and enthusiasm into your organization. It encourages a culture of learning and innovation, which are the backbones to any thriving company. So, guys, look, I've had several roles in my companies where I've allowed beginner entrepreneurs start their journey with me. And the reason why is I build them up.

And then if they become good, if they put in the work, guess what? I increase their salary. I start paying them well. I mean, they level up along with me. So don't underestimate the power of encouragement. Sometimes a few words of encouragement can make all the difference. Remember, the entrepreneurial path can be daunting. A little support can go a long way in boosting someone's morale and persistence. Lastly, and I always talk about this, guys,

leading by example. The most powerful form of inspiration comes from watching someone else succeed while adhering to values of integrity, persistence, and generosity. Be the leader you would have needed when you started your journey, whether that's in business, your nine-to-five, or just in life. Your actions can inspire others to follow suit and perhaps even to the past and the legacy of the mentorship. As I wrap up today's episode, remember that in the world of entrepreneurship, success is not just measured by your personal achievements, but also by the impact you have on others. By helping and inspiring others, you contribute to making a more vibrant, knowledgeable, and compassionate entrepreneurship community. So thank you for tuning in to the Level Up podcast. Look, guys, make sure that you guys reach out to other people that need the help.

Lift them up. Inspire them to change. Together, we can create an ecosystem where everyone thrives and wins. Until next time, keep sharing, keep supporting, and keep innovating. Let's level up. 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 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. 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.