The Level Up Podcast w/ Paul Alex - How to Spot Trends Before They Explode

Episode Date: February 23, 2025

Success isn’t just about working hard—it’s about spotting opportunities before they go mainstream. In this episode, Paul Alex shares the strategies to identify and capitalize on trends before the competition catches on.Follow the Problem 🔍 – Every big trend solves a need. Pay attention to frustrations and gaps in the market.Watch the Innovators 🚀 – Trends start in niche communities, online forums, and industry leaders. Stay connected to early adopters.Move Fast & Test Small ⚡ – Don’t wait for everyone else to jump in. Take quick action, test, and refine as you go.Tune in to learn how to stay ahead of the curve and dominate your industry.Subscribe, leave a review, and share this episode with someone who needs to hear it! 🔥“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

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. What's up everybody and welcome back to the Level Up Podcast. I'm Paul Alex and today we're gonna be talking about a skill that can set you apart from the competition. Look, how to spot trends in your market before they explode. So here's the thing guys, success in business isn't just about working hard. It's about working smart and the smartest move you can make getting ahead of the curve.

So let's go ahead and dive in into this episode that you can become a trend spotter and capitalize before everyone else in your market. So first, pay attention to the problem. Every trend solves a problem or meets a need. When I entered into credit card processing, I didn't just see credit card machines. I saw an untapped opportunity to help small businesses save a ton of money. Look, for people that are frustrated with or what's missing in their lives, when you focus on the problem, you'll see the trend before it becomes obvious, okay? And second, stay close to the innovators. Trends often start in specific communities. Your network is your net worth. Tech hubs, online forums, niche markets guys.

You got to follow the thought leaders. Watch what the early adopters are doing and pay attention to new conversations. The people ahead of the game will show you where the market is heading. And the very last one, okay, and this is the most important one, you got to act fast and you got to test small.

So once you spot a potential trend, don't overthink it guys. In perfect action, take action. Launch a small beta. Make sure to check out my YouTube channel official paulalex.com for more motivational episodes. Test the waters and refine your approach as you go. So most people wait until it's safe, okay? But by then the window is closing so speed beats perfection when it comes to riding the wave of a new trend guys that's just the way business is and that's the way entrepreneurship is so what's the bottom line here spotting trends it's about being curious having awareness and taking action in perfect action so look for the problems follow the innovators and move

fast when you see the opportunity guys that's how you stay ahead of the curb and actually dominate your niche or market. Okay. So guys, thanks for tuning into Level Up Podcast. I'm Paul Alex reminding you that opportunities don't wait for anyone. You got to stay sharp, you got to stay proactive and as always keep leveling up. Thanks for listening up to Level Up Podcast. If you enjoyed today's episode, make sure to share with a family, friend, and everyone you know who's ready to level up. Leave a five-star review on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and wherever you tune in. It really helps spreading the word, and don't forget to check out officialpaulalex.com for more episodes and resources to kickstart your journey. Let's level up together.