How Alex Ruiz Went from Broke & Homeless to Funding $12 Million by 25

What if the lowest point of your life became the foundation of a multimillion-dollar career? In today’s episode of The Level Up Podcast w/ Paul Alex, we sit down with Alex Ruiz (@iamrobertalexruiz) — a young entrepreneur who went from being homeless and lost at 21… to funding over $12 million in credit and business capital by the age of 25. Alex opens up about the adversity he faced growing up with a single mother and nine siblings, how he battled internal doubt, and the exact moment he decided to stop living small and start leveling up. His journey takes us through solar door-to-door sales, barber school, mentorship investments, and ultimately the credit repair and funding business that changed everything. In this episode, you’ll discover: 💡 How Alex rebuilt his life after experiencing homelessness 💳 The REAL reason most people fail to get funding 🔥 Why being uncomfortable is the key to massive growth 🏋️‍♂️ The mindset & habits Alex used to transform his life by 25 🚀 How he used personal branding, community, and pure belief to scale 🙏 Why faith, foundation, and consistency matter more than anything 💼 The exact profile lenders look for (and how to fix yours) Alex doesn’t just talk about success — he lived the struggle, pushed through it, and created his own breakthrough. His story is proof that your past does not define your future… your decisions do. If you’re ready to level up your mindset, your money, and your environment, this episode will give you the blueprint. 🎧 Tune in now and hear how one young entrepreneur turned hardship into a $12M empire. 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices