
The Level Up Podcast w/ Paul Alex
From Police Academy Reject to Building a Credit Card Processing Business ft. Mark Masa
Tuesday, August 5, 2025
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In this episode of The Level Up Podcast w/ Paul Alex, youâll hear the powerful story of Mark Masa, a man who turned rejection into redirection. After being told he wasnât a âgood fitâ by the police academy, Mark didnât give upâhe doubled down on faith, discipline, and grit. He eventually became a full-time law enforcement officer while preaching and serving his community.
But after years of working 70+ hour weeks and feeling âhouse broke,â Mark knew something had to change. Thatâs when he discovered the world of credit card processingâand everything shifted. Today, Mark (@pinoy.payments) helps small business owners save thousands on fees while building his own passive income portfolio through Cash Swipe.
đď¸ In this episode, we dive into:
How Mark bounced back after academy rejection
The spiritual and leadership lessons he gained from preaching at 15
What burnout in law enforcement really looks like
How he started his credit card processing business from scratch
His vision for mentoring others and serving business owners across the U.S.
Markâs story is a blueprint for anyone stuck in a system that doesnât value themâand a reminder that your next level often comes after your biggest "no."
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