The Level Up Podcast w/ Paul Alex - Why Smart Entrepreneurs Always Have a Contingency

Episode Date: June 24, 2025

In this episode of The Level Up Podcast, Paul Alex reveals why the most successful entrepreneurs always think ahead—and that includes having a contingency plan. Far from being a sign of doubt, planning for the unexpected is a smart, strategic move that keeps your vision alive when setbacks strike.What You’ll Learn:Confidence Through Preparation – Discover how having a contingency plan gives you the courage to take bold action without fearing failure.Stay in the Game When Plans Shift – Learn why even the best strategies hit obstacles—and how a backup plan keeps you moving forward.Protect the Bigger Picture – Understand how contingencies safeguard your long-term goals without compromising your ambition.💡 Key takeaway: Real winners don’t just plan for success—they plan for survival, pivots, and long-term domination.“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 Level Up Podcast. I'm Paul Alex and today we're going to be talking about something that gets overlooked in the world of entrepreneurship, having a backup plan. Now I know what some of you guys are thinking, backup plans are for people who doubt themselves. But let me tell you the truth, having a backup plan isn't about downing yourself. It's actually about being prepared for anything.

So let's break it down guys. First, a backup plan gives you the freedom to take bold risk. Think about this real quick. When you know you got a safety net, you're not paralyzed by fear. When I transition from law enforcement to running multiple businesses, make sure to check out my YouTube channel, official paulalex.com for more motivational episodes. I had a backup plan guys. My savings, side hustles, and the skills I built over time. That gave me the confidence to go all in. Your backup plan isn't a sign of weakness.

It's your launch pad for bold moves. Second, things don't always go as planned. If there's one thing I've learned in business, it's that curve balls are always inevitable. Deals fall through, market shifts, and life happens. A backup plan is gonna ensure that you don't just survive setbacks, you thrive in spite of them.

Success isn't about adapting, guys. A solid backup plan keeps you flexible. And lastly, it protects your long-term vision. Having a backup plan isn't about giving up on your goals. It's actually about making sure temporary challenges don't derail your bigger vision. So it's the smart way to play the long game. What's the bottom line here guys? A backup plan isn't playing it safe, it's actually playing it smart.

It's what allows you to take risks, handle setbacks, and keep moving forward. So don't just swing it guys, plan for success and plan for the unexpected. Thanks for tuning into Level Up Podcast. My name is Paul Alex. Remind you that confidence comes with preparation and backup plans are part of that preparation. Guys, you got to be bold. You got to be ready. And as always, keep leveling up.

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