The Level Up Podcast w/ Paul Alex - What They Don’t Teach You in Business School

Episode Date: October 8, 2024

In this episode of The Level Up Podcast, Paul Alex shares the critical lessons that go beyond the classroom with "What They Don’t Teach You in Business School." While formal education offers valuable insights, there are some real-world lessons that only experience can teach.Key Takeaways:Business is About People: Learn why building relationships, trust, and emotional intelligence are essential for long-term success in business.Resilience and Adaptability: Discover how bouncing back from setbacks and embracing change are more important than any business model or strategy.Execution Over Ideas: Understand why taking action and learning from mistakes beats having perfect plans or ideas that never come to life.Personal Growth Fuels Business Growth: Explore the role of personal development in leading your business effectively and how investing in your mindset can elevate your business success.

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. Today, we're gonna take a dive into a topic that every entrepreneur needs to hear, what they don't teach you in school. Don't get me wrong. School can provide valuable knowledge, but there are some critical lessons that you can only learn from the real world experience. So let's talk about those lessons, what they are, and how you can apply them to success. First, business is about people, not just numbers. In school, you learn about balance sheets, profit margins, and marketing trends,

but they don't emphasize enough the importance of networking and relationships. Whether it's with customers, employees, or business partners, people skills are everything. Building trust, creating value for others, and having emotional intelligence are the keys to long-term success. You can have the best product or service in the world, but without strong relationships, your business will struggle. I guarantee it. Second, resilience and being able to adapt are your greatest assets. Business is about these assets.

School can teach you how to write a business plan, develop a marketing strategy, but it won't prepare you for the consistent changes and challenges that come in the real life. Things won't go as planned. You'll face setbacks, economic shifts, and even failures. What they don't teach you is that the ability to adapt and bounce back is more valuable than any business model. Third guys, execution beats ideas every single time. Schools often emphasize theory and strategy, but the real game changer is action. You can have all the greatest ideas in the world, but if you're not executing, you're not moving forward. In the real world, it's about getting things done, learning from your mistakes, and adjusting

along the way. Successful entrepreneurs are action takers, not just dreamers, okay? So personal growth fuels business growth. Let me repeat that again. Personal growth fuels business growth. Let me repeat that again. Personal growth fuels business growth. So school won't teach you how much personal development plays a role in your success. As a business owner and entrepreneur, your mindset, habits, and resilience are the foundations of your business. The better you are at leading yourself, the better you'll lead your company. Invest just as much in your personal growth as you do in your business skills. What they don't teach you in school is that success is about people, being adaptable, execution, and personal growth. These are the lessons you'll

learn about getting out there and actually just doing the work. Keep these in mind as you build and grow, and you'll be on your way to success. Guys, I'm here to remind you that real-world experience is the greatest teacher you can have. Stay focused. Keep taking action. And as always, 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.