The Level Up Podcast w/ Paul Alex - Relationships Over Revenue: The Real ROI of Networking

Episode Date: July 23, 2025

In this episode of The Level Up Podcast, Paul Alex unpacks the true value of building genuine relationships in business. While revenue gets the spotlight, it’s your network that unlocks long-term success, opportunities, and personal growth.What You’ll Learn:🔹 Why Relationships Are the Real Currency – Your network opens doors money can’t. 🔹 Long-Term Leverage – How consistent relationship-building leads to referrals, insights, and collaborations. 🔹 Surround Yourself with Growth – The right people challenge you, elevate you, and expand your vision.💡 Key Takeaway: Chase relationships, not just revenue. When you invest in people, the ROI pays off for life.“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.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 going to be diving into one of the most underrated keys to success, nurturing your network. work. Listen, your network isn't just a list of contacts. It's your lifetime to new opportunities, to growth, and to knowledge. But here's the kicker. A network only works if you work it. Let's talk about why nurturing your network is a non-negotiable and if you want to level up. So, first things first, guys, opportunities come from relationships, not resumes. Most of the game-changing deals in my career didn't come from ads or cold calling. It came from people I had built trust with over time. When I transitioned from law enforcement to run a lot of

multiple businesses, it was my network that helped me bridge the gap. If you're not nurturing your relationships, you're leaving opportunities on the table. Second, your network keeps you sharp. Surrounding yourself with the right people isn't it just about the connections. It's about learning. Make sure to check out my YouTube channel official paul Alex.com for more motivational episodes. Every time I invest into relationships with mentors, peers, or industry leaders, I gain new insights and strategies that push me to grow, guys. The best networks don't just open doors. They challenge you to to step it up. And lastly, relationships compound over time. So think of your network like a bank account. Every check in, every time you add value, you're making a deposit. So when the time comes

for withdrawal, whether it's advice, collaboration, or referral, you've already built the trust to make it happen, guys. But if you ignore your network, don't be surprised when it doesn't show up for you. Nurturing your network is an investment, not a chore. So what's the bottom line here? Your network is one of the most powerful tools you'll ever have. But only if you take care of it, guys. You got to stay connected. You got to give them more than you take and you got to watch how it pays off in ways you can't even imagine. So, guys, thanks for tuning to a level up podcast. I'm Paul Alex reminding you that it's not just about who you know, but how well you know them. Nurturing your relationships, keeping adding value. And as always, let's level

up. Thanks for listening up to the 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 official Paul Alex.com for more episodes and resources to kickstart your journey. Let's level up together.