The Level Up Podcast w/ Paul Alex
From Law Enforcement to Entrepreneurship ft. Dennis Dennis Benigno from Street Cop Training
21 Aug 2024
In Episode 126 of The Level Up Podcast, Paul Alex is joined by special guest Dennis Benigno, a 14-year law enforcement veteran and 10-year entrepreneur, to discuss their transition from policing to business ownership. This episode dives deep into the challenges and opportunities they faced, providing insights for anyone looking to make a similar career shift.Dennis Benigno shares his journey from being a successful cop in New Jersey to teaching others and eventually diving into entrepreneurship. Despite facing obstacles, including being told he couldn't teach anymore, Dennis persisted and grew his influence online with over a million followers. He and Paul Alex discuss the importance of hard work, resilience, and the entrepreneurial mindset needed to succeed.They also cover practical advice for aspiring entrepreneurs, emphasizing the value of research and learning from others' experiences to avoid common pitfalls. Dennis highlights the benefits of controlling your destiny, contrasting the security of a steady paycheck with the freedom and potential of entrepreneurship.Key Takeaways:Career Transition: Moving from law enforcement to entrepreneurship can be challenging but rewarding.Hard Work Pays Off: Success requires dedication and the ability to adapt to new roles.Check Out Street Cop Training:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/streetcoptraining/?hl=enLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/streetcoptraining?original_referer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.streetcoptraining.com%2FFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/StreetCopTrainingYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkBqU2NSZ7gt0dBe7iFCBnwSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/37KohfA8hAUnbj3DW2sO63“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.Merchantautomation.comFREE Copy of my book “Blue to Digital Gold - The New American Dream”www.officialPaulAlex.com
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