The Level Up Podcast w/ Paul Alex

From sleeping behind a McDonald’s at 16 to being featured on the cover of Forbes Canada, Tasha Antell (@iamtashaantell) is living proof that your past does not define your future. In this episode of The Level Up Podcast w/ Paul Alex, Tasha opens up about her incredible journey — escaping an abusive childhood, becoming a single mother of three, and transforming pain into power. Starting with one cleaning job that earned her $300, she went on to build multiple thriving companies across industries — including janitorial services, IT, marketing, biomedical, and chemical manufacturing. You’ll learn: 🚀 How Tasha built systems and processes to scale six businesses at once 💡 The mindset shift that turned her struggles into success 🔥 Why “work-life balance” is a myth — and what harmony looks like instead 👑 How to lead, delegate, and create an empire built on purpose, not pressure Her story is raw, inspiring, and unforgettable — a masterclass in resilience, leadership, and faith. If you’ve ever felt like the odds were stacked against you, this episode will remind you that you’re one decision away from changing your entire life. Your Network is your NETWORTH! Make sure to add me on all SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS: Instagram: https://jo.my/paulalex2024 Facebook: https://jo.my/fbpaulalex2024 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGhDAD1JyGGzSQUPD9lc9HQ LinkedIn: https://jo.my/inpaulalex2024 Looking for a secondary source of income or want to become an entrepreneur? Check out: www.CashSwipe.com FREE Copy of my book “Blue to Digital Gold – The New American Dream”:www.officialPaulAlex.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Many people wait for the perfect moment to pursue their goals, but that moment often never arrives. The conversation explores how one bold decision can radically change your life and mindset. Discover why the fear of failure might be holding you back and how a change in perspective can encourage massive action. If you’re caught in the cycle of overthinking, this discussion serves as a crucial reminder to trust yourself and take the leap toward the future you envision.

In this episode of The Level Up Podcast w/ Paul Alex, we break down what it truly takes to lead your market instead of chasing it. Paul reveals how he used to study every competitor—what they sold, how they branded, how they spoke—until he realized one powerful truth: followers chase approval; leaders create direction. The market rewards originality, not imitation. 🔑 Key takeaways: The market doesn’t crown followers—it rewards creators. Trust your vision before anyone else does. Your story, your struggle, and your style are your competitive edge. Leadership isn’t about being the loudest voice—it’s about being the clearest. Once you stand firm in your identity, the right audience will find you. 💡 Action Step: Ask yourself: Am I creating value—or just repeating noise? Do one original thing this week—whether it’s your product, your message, or your approach—and watch how it separates you from the crowd. 🎧 Tune in now to learn how to step into your lane, own your story, and lead from the front. Your Network is your NETWORTH! Make sure to add me on all SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS: Instagram: https://jo.my/paulalex2024 Facebook: https://jo.my/fbpaulalex2024 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGhDAD1JyGGzSQUPD9lc9HQ LinkedIn: https://jo.my/inpaulalex2024 Looking 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.com 📘 FREE Copy of my book “Blue to Digital Gold – The New American Dream”www.officialPaulAlex.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of The Level Up Podcast w/ Paul Alex, we dig into one of the biggest roadblocks to success—ego. It’s the silent killer of growth that blinds you from the lessons and mentors that could take you to the next level. Paul shares how his early wins in business almost cost him everything when pride got in the way. The moment he stopped learning and listening, growth stopped too. But when he embraced humility, everything changed—his mindset, his leadership, and his results. 🔑 Key takeaways: Ego says “I’m good.” Humility says “I can be better.” The smartest people in the room are usually the ones asking the most questions. Ego builds walls. Humility builds doors. Growth begins the moment you admit you don’t know it all. Real confidence comes from staying teachable. 💡 Action Step: Write down one area in your life where you’ve stopped taking advice. Then, find someone who’s ahead of you in that area and ask them for guidance—no pride, just curiosity. 🎧 Tune in now to learn how dropping your ego can skyrocket your business and personal growth. Your Network is your NETWORTH! Make sure to add me on all SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS: Instagram: https://jo.my/paulalex2024 Facebook: https://jo.my/fbpaulalex2024 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGhDAD1JyGGzSQUPD9lc9HQ LinkedIn: https://jo.my/inpaulalex2024 Looking 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.com 📘 FREE Copy of my book “Blue to Digital Gold – The New American Dream”www.officialPaulAlex.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of The Level Up Podcast w/ Paul Alex, we dive into what separates good teams from great ones—the ability to attract hungry, high-performing people. Paul reveals how, early in his leadership journey, he made the mistake of hiring purely for skill. Over time, he learned that skills can be taught—but hunger can’t. Real winners aren’t drawn to titles or hype; they’re drawn to consistency, discipline, and leaders who embody what they expect from others. 🔑 Key takeaways: Don’t just look for talent—look for drive and attitude. Winners follow doers, not talkers. Guard your energy; it attracts people on your wavelength. You can’t attract lions if you move like prey. Be the type of person you’d want to hire or follow. 💡 Action Step: Ask yourself honestly: Would I hire me right now? If not, fix it. If yes, find people who match your pace and build with them. 🎧 Tune in now to learn how to attract high-caliber teammates and lead from the front. Your Network is your NETWORTH! Make sure to add me on all SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS: Instagram: https://jo.my/paulalex2024 Facebook: https://jo.my/fbpaulalex2024 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGhDAD1JyGGzSQUPD9lc9HQ LinkedIn: https://jo.my/inpaulalex2024 Looking 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.com 📘 FREE Copy of my book “Blue to Digital Gold – The New American Dream”www.officialPaulAlex.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of The Level Up Podcast w/ Paul Alex, we uncover why speed beats everything—talent, money, and even experience. Paul shares how urgency—not funding or credentials—helped him transition from law enforcement to entrepreneurship. While others planned for months, he took messy action and learned by doing. Because in business, hesitation is expensive—and done will always beat perfect. 🔑 Key takeaways: Speed doesn’t mean being reckless—it means refusing to wait for perfect conditions. The market rewards action-takers, not overthinkers. Every day you delay, someone else launches your idea. Momentum builds confidence, and confidence builds success. Fast progress always beats slow perfection. 💡 Action Step: Identify one decision you’ve been dragging your feet on. Take one small step today—send the message, register the business, make the call. Forward motion creates clarity. 🎧 Tune in now to learn how speed creates unstoppable momentum and turns vision into reality. Your Network is your NETWORTH! Make sure to add me on all SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS: Instagram: https://jo.my/paulalex2024 Facebook: https://jo.my/fbpaulalex2024 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGhDAD1JyGGzSQUPD9lc9HQ LinkedIn: https://jo.my/inpaulalex2024 Looking 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.com 📘 FREE Copy of my book “Blue to Digital Gold – The New American Dream”www.officialPaulAlex.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of The Level Up Podcast w/ Paul Alex, we flip the script on what it means to have weaknesses—and how the very thing you think holds you back might be your greatest strength. Paul shares how not being a “tech guy” early in his career forced him to master communication and leadership, two skills that helped him build multiple 7-figure companies. Instead of hiding weaknesses, he learned to train them into assets. 🔑 Key takeaways: Your weakness is only a weakness if you stop learning from it. What makes you different is often what makes you valuable. Overthinking can become strategy. Shyness can become strong listening. Don’t hide your flaws—turn them into features. Growth starts when you embrace, not escape, your gaps. 💡 Action Step: Write down one weakness you’ve been ashamed of. Then ask yourself: How could this actually help me win if I mastered it? Your biggest advantage might be hiding inside that answer. 🎧 Tune in now to learn how to transform self-doubt into your most powerful weapon. Your Network is your NETWORTH! Make sure to add me on all SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS: Instagram: https://jo.my/paulalex2024 Facebook: https://jo.my/fbpaulalex2024 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGhDAD1JyGGzSQUPD9lc9HQ LinkedIn: https://jo.my/inpaulalex2024 Looking 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.com 📘 FREE Copy of my book “Blue to Digital Gold – The New American Dream”www.officialPaulAlex.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

🎙️ In this episode of The Level Up Podcast w/ Paul Alex, we sit down with Shawn Greene (@official_shawn63) — a former police officer who turned his badge into a blueprint for financial freedom. After years of living paycheck to paycheck in law enforcement, Shawn realized something had to change. What started as a simple desire for “more” transformed into a multi–seven-figure tax business that now serves thousands across the country. In this powerful conversation, Shawn breaks down how he overcame fear, analysis paralysis, and doubt to build an empire from scratch — and how you can follow the same path. 💡 In this episode, you’ll learn: The mindset shift that took Shawn from six-figure employee to seven-figure entrepreneur How to find opportunity even when your environment says “stay safe” The marketing strategy that helped him dominate the tax industry Why serving the community can also build generational wealth How to escape the 9-to-5 trap and design a life on your terms This isn’t just another success story — it’s proof that discipline, belief, and taking action can completely rewrite your future. Your Network is your NETWORTH! Make sure to add me on all SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS: Instagram: https://jo.my/paulalex2024 Facebook: https://jo.my/fbpaulalex2024 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGhDAD1JyGGzSQUPD9lc9HQ LinkedIn: https://jo.my/inpaulalex2024 Looking for a secondary source of income or want to become an entrepreneur? Check out one of my companies below:www.CashSwipe.com FREE Copy of my book “Blue to Digital Gold - The New American Dream”www.officialPaulAlex.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of The Level Up Podcast w/ Paul Alex, we flip the script on what it means to have weaknesses—and how the very thing you think holds you back might be your greatest strength. Paul shares how not being a “tech guy” early in his career forced him to master communication and leadership, two skills that helped him build multiple 7-figure companies. Instead of hiding weaknesses, he learned to train them into assets. 🔑 Key takeaways: Your weakness is only a weakness if you stop learning from it. What makes you different is often what makes you valuable. Overthinking can become strategy. Shyness can become strong listening. Don’t hide your flaws—turn them into features. Growth starts when you embrace, not escape, your gaps. 💡 Action Step: Write down one weakness you’ve been ashamed of. Then ask yourself: How could this actually help me win if I mastered it? Your biggest advantage might be hiding inside that answer. 🎧 Tune in now to learn how to transform self-doubt into your most powerful weapon. Your Network is your NETWORTH! Make sure to add me on all SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS: Instagram: https://jo.my/paulalex2024 Facebook: https://jo.my/fbpaulalex2024 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGhDAD1JyGGzSQUPD9lc9HQ LinkedIn: https://jo.my/inpaulalex2024 Looking 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.com 📘 FREE Copy of my book “Blue to Digital Gold – The New American Dream”www.officialPaulAlex.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of The Level Up Podcast w/ Paul Alex, we uncover why most entrepreneurs don’t fail because of bad ideas—they fail because they waste time. Paul shares how working 80–100-hour weeks in law enforcement taught him that being busy doesn’t mean being productive. True success isn’t about doing more—it’s about doing what matters most. 🔑 Key takeaways: Busyness isn’t progress—intentional action is. You’ll never “find” time; you must make it. Master your hours before you scale your business. Discipline creates freedom—protect your time like it’s money. Small, focused blocks of effort stack into massive results. 💡 Action Step: Pick one hour this week to protect like your life depends on it. No distractions, no scrolling—just pure focus on something that moves your dream forward. Then repeat it next week. 🎧 Tune in now to learn how mastering time management separates dreamers from doers. Your Network is your NETWORTH! Make sure to add me on all SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS: Instagram: https://jo.my/paulalex2024 Facebook: https://jo.my/fbpaulalex2024 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGhDAD1JyGGzSQUPD9lc9HQ LinkedIn: https://jo.my/inpaulalex2024 Looking 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.com 📘 FREE Copy of my book “Blue to Digital Gold – The New American Dream”www.officialPaulAlex.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices