Next Level University

Kevin Palmieri and Alan Lazaros

Success isn't a secret. It's a system and we teach it every day.Next Level University is a top-ranked daily podcast for dream chasers, entrepreneurs, and self-improvement addicts who are ready to get real about what it takes to grow.  Hosted by Kevin Palmieri and Alan Lazaros, this show brings raw, honest conversations about how to build a better life, love more deeply, lead with purpose, and level up in every area... from health to wealth to relationships.With over 2,000 episodes and listeners in more than 175 countries, we combine experience, data, and deep coaching insights to help you:Master your mindset and habitsScale your effort and incomeCreate deep, aligned relationshipsStay consistent when motivation fadesBuild a life you’re proud of one day at a timeNo fluff. No hype. Just real growth, every single day.Subscribe now and join #NextLevelNation.

  1. 21 hrs ago

    The Skill All Next Levelers Need (2506)

    Fitness is forever, it's a lifestyle. Join the Next Level Fitness Accountability Group. Reach out to Kevin or Alan on Instagram: Kevin: https://www.instagram.com/neverquitkid/ Alan: https://www.instagram.com/alazaros88/ Book Alan’s Business Breakthrough Session. Your first 30-minute coaching call is FREE. Learn how to prioritize success and let your quality of life become the byproduct. - https://calendly.com/alanlazaros/30-minute-breakthrough-session _______________________ In this episode of Next Level University, hosts Kevin Palmieri and Alan Lazaros explore why resourcefulness is one of the most important skills for personal growth, career development, and long-term success. Many people believe they need more time, money, support, or certainty before they can make progress. In reality, the bigger issue is often a lack of problem-solving, ownership, and willingness to learn through action. Kevin and Alan break down how to become more valuable by solving problems without creating unnecessary friction for others. They discuss the role of self-belief, disciplined action, micro failures, and building competence through research, repetition, and responsibility. You will also learn why external resources cannot fix internal leaks such as poor habits, weak decision-making, or a lack of follow-through. Before you ask for more, prove what you can do with what you already have. _______________________ NLU is more than a podcast. From the Next Level Dreamliner to Group Coaching, we provide tools and communities to help you grow with more clarity, consistency, and accountability. Visit our website and socials through the links below. 👇 Website: http://www.nextleveluniverse.com Instagram: Kevin: https://www.instagram.com/neverquitkid/ Alan: https://www.instagram.com/alazaros88/ Facebook: Alan: https://www.facebook.com/alan.lazaros Kevin: https://www.facebook.com/kevin.palmieri.90/ Email: Kevin@nextleveluniverse.com Alan@nextleveluniverse.com LinkedIn: Kevin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevin-palmieri-5b7736160/ Alan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alanlazarosllc/ _______________________ Show notes: (2:01) Why resourcefulness is the skill that creates value (4:00) Solve harder problems and become more valuable (8:05) Learn through research, action, and repetition (9:25) Micro failures lead to long-term success (15:07) The lesson behind a failed podcast interview (22:14) Why more money will not solve a lack of resourcefulness (25:36) Fix the bucket before you focus on the faucet (29:29) Outro Send a text to Kevin and Alan! 🎙️ Hosted by Kevin Palmieri and Alan Lazaros Next Level University is a top-ranked daily podcast for dream chasers and self-improvement lovers. With over 2,100 episodes, we help you level up in life, love, health, and wealth one day at a time. Subscribe for real, honest, no-fluff growth every single day.

  2. 1d ago

    Would You Wanna Go To Battle With Yourself? (2505)

    Book Alan’s Business Breakthrough Session. Your first 30-minute coaching call is FREE. Learn how to prioritize success and let your quality of life become the byproduct. - https://calendly.com/alanlazaros/30-minute-breakthrough-session Fitness is forever, it's a lifestyle. Join the Next Level Fitness Accountability Group. Reach out to Kevin or Alan on Instagram: Kevin: https://www.instagram.com/neverquitkid/ Alan: https://www.instagram.com/alazaros88/ _______________________ Would you trust yourself to stand beside you when the pressure is real? In today’s episode, Kevin and Alan dig into what it takes to become someone you would want as a gym partner, business partner, or intimate partner. They discuss why effort without focus can become little more than box-checking, how the people around you shape your standards, and why self-trust is built through repeated behavior. Kevin and Alan also reflect on nine years of building together, the leadership lessons that come from taking responsibility, and the value of choosing people who challenge you without making excuses for themselves. This episode is about more than intensity. It is about humility, discipline, awareness, and the ability to lead by example. If you want stronger health, wealth, relationships, and long-term consistency, start by asking whether your current habits make you someone others can rely on. _______________________ NLU is more than a podcast. From the Next Level Dreamliner to Group Coaching, we provide tools and communities to help you grow with more clarity, consistency, and accountability. Visit our website and socials through the links below. 👇 Website: http://www.nextleveluniverse.com Instagram: Kevin: https://www.instagram.com/neverquitkid/ Alan: https://www.instagram.com/alazaros88/ Facebook: Alan: https://www.facebook.com/alan.lazaros Kevin: https://www.facebook.com/kevin.palmieri.90/ Email: Kevin@nextleveluniverse.com Alan@nextleveluniverse.com LinkedIn: Kevin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevin-palmieri-5b7736160/ Alan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alanlazarosllc/ _______________________ Show notes: (2:49) Why checking the box is not enough (6:48) How the wrong environment limits your potential (8:46) The qualities that matter under pressure (10:17) Stack the skills of a successful adult (15:15) Take responsibility for your own future (20:22) Lead by example and reject excuses (23:02) Why high standards strengthen relationships (31:09) Questions that reveal your level of self-trust (33:15) Outro Send a text to Kevin and Alan! 🎙️ Hosted by Kevin Palmieri and Alan Lazaros Next Level University is a top-ranked daily podcast for dream chasers and self-improvement lovers. With over 2,100 episodes, we help you level up in life, love, health, and wealth one day at a time. Subscribe for real, honest, no-fluff growth every single day.

  3. 2d ago

    Would You Rather Be Entertained Or Educated? (2504)

    Learn alongside us at Next Level Book Club every Saturday at 1pm EST, where learning turns into action - https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/WbBft8g_RBaF9yYKjkKbdQ Book Alan’s Business Breakthrough Session. Your first 30-minute coaching call is FREE. Learn how to prioritize success and let your quality of life become the byproduct. - https://calendly.com/alanlazaros/30-minute-breakthrough-session Fitness is forever, it's a lifestyle. Join the Next Level Fitness Accountability Group. Reach out to Kevin or Alan on Instagram: Kevin: https://www.instagram.com/neverquitkid/ Alan: https://www.instagram.com/alazaros88/ _______________________ What you consume becomes the direction you follow. In this episode, Kevin and Alan share why the content you read, watch, and listen to must support the goals you say matter most. They explain the difference between passive entertainment and intentional education, why discomfort can be part of real learning, and how to make small adjustments that improve focus, performance, and long-term consistency. If you want stronger habits, better decision-making, and more progress toward your goals, this conversation will help you assess whether your daily inputs are building your future or quietly distracting you from it. Protect your attention, choose your inputs with purpose, and give your brain something better than another algorithmic snack. _______________________ NLU is more than a podcast. From the Next Level Dreamliner to Group Coaching, we provide tools and communities to help you grow with more clarity, consistency, and accountability. Visit our website and socials through the links below. 👇 Website: http://www.nextleveluniverse.com Instagram: Kevin: https://www.instagram.com/neverquitkid/ Alan: https://www.instagram.com/alazaros88/ Facebook: Alan: https://www.facebook.com/alan.lazaros Kevin: https://www.facebook.com/kevin.palmieri.90/ Email: Kevin@nextleveluniverse.com Alan@nextleveluniverse.com LinkedIn: Kevin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevin-palmieri-5b7736160/ Alan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alanlazarosllc/ _______________________ Show notes: (2:53) Why goal-relevant learning matters (5:53) Reorienting your life around a goal (7:10) Measure, adjust, and make small changes (11:10) The consumer Vs. Investor mindset (14:09) Why pain can signal real learning (18:25) Shifting your education-to-entertainment ratio (22:51) Building intentional learning into daily habits (24:56) Outro Send a text to Kevin and Alan! 🎙️ Hosted by Kevin Palmieri and Alan Lazaros Next Level University is a top-ranked daily podcast for dream chasers and self-improvement lovers. With over 2,100 episodes, we help you level up in life, love, health, and wealth one day at a time. Subscribe for real, honest, no-fluff growth every single day.

  4. 3d ago

    Why A Checklist Isn’t Enough (2503)

    Book Alan’s Business Breakthrough Session. Your first 30-minute coaching call is FREE. Learn how to prioritize success and let your quality of life become the byproduct. - https://calendly.com/alanlazaros/30-minute-breakthrough-session Fitness is forever, it's a lifestyle. Join the Next Level Fitness Accountability Group. Reach out to Kevin or Alan on Instagram: Kevin: https://www.instagram.com/neverquitkid/ Alan: https://www.instagram.com/alazaros88/ _______________________ In today’s episode of Next Level University, hosts Kevin Palmieri and Alan Lazaros discuss why a checklist can help you complete a task but cannot create lasting personal growth, career success, or high performance on its own. They explain the difference between one-time action and a process you improve for years, and why most people lose momentum when they mistake motivation for a system. Drawing on their experience coaching clients, building businesses, and creating more than 2,500 episodes, Kevin and Alan share how to filter distractions, prioritize meaningful work, and identify the skills your goals actually require. This conversation will challenge you to stop looking for quick formulas and start building the discipline, self-awareness, and consistency needed to master what matters. _______________________ NLU is more than a podcast. From the Next Level Dreamliner to Group Coaching, we provide tools and communities to help you grow with more clarity, consistency, and accountability. Visit our website and socials through the links below. 👇 Website: http://www.nextleveluniverse.com Instagram: Kevin: https://www.instagram.com/neverquitkid/ Alan: https://www.instagram.com/alazaros88/ Facebook: Alan: https://www.facebook.com/alan.lazaros Kevin: https://www.facebook.com/kevin.palmieri.90/ Email: Kevin@nextleveluniverse.com Alan@nextleveluniverse.com LinkedIn: Kevin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevin-palmieri-5b7736160/ Alan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alanlazarosllc/ _______________________ Show notes: (2:03) How to prioritize work that creates long-term results (4:31) Why most ideas should not become commitments (10:43) Why ideas do not replace disciplined action (13:53) The process mindset behind real mastery (16:03) Choose the work your goals require (19:55) Turn one-time actions into lasting habits (21:24) Decide in advance what you will master (26:39) Outro Send a text to Kevin and Alan! 🎙️ Hosted by Kevin Palmieri and Alan Lazaros Next Level University is a top-ranked daily podcast for dream chasers and self-improvement lovers. With over 2,100 episodes, we help you level up in life, love, health, and wealth one day at a time. Subscribe for real, honest, no-fluff growth every single day.

  5. 4d ago

    The 12 Archetypes And What They Mean About You (2502)

    Book Alan’s Business Breakthrough Session. Your first 30-minute coaching call is FREE. Learn how to prioritize success and let your quality of life become the byproduct. - https://calendly.com/alanlazaros/30-minute-breakthrough-session Come hang out with the Next Level Fitness Accountability Group. Reach out to Kevin or Alan on Instagram: Kevin: https://www.instagram.com/neverquitkid/ Alan: https://www.instagram.com/alazaros88/ _______________________ What if the way you describe yourself is quietly limiting the person you are capable of becoming? In today’s episode, Kevin and Alan explain how personality archetypes can build self-awareness without becoming a box you live inside. They discuss the 12 archetypes, including the warrior, creator, explorer, ruler, and sage, and why your strongest traits can shape the goals you pursue, the roles you choose, and the challenges you avoid. Kevin and Alan share how to identify the traits you naturally lean toward, the ones you resist, and what both may reveal about your identity. You will also learn why long-term success in health, wealth, and love requires more than one dominant strength. Do not use this episode to name yourself. Use it to find the part of you that needs to be developed next. Episode Resource: The 12 Archetypes: (Dr. Carol S. Pearson’s book Awakening the Heroes Within) The Innocent – Optimistic, trusting, hopefulThe Orphan (Everyman) – Belonging, humility, realismThe Hero (Warrior) – Courage, discipline, achievementThe Caregiver – Compassion, service, protectionThe Explorer (Seeker) – Freedom, adventure, discoveryThe Rebel (Outlaw) – Change, disruption, transformationThe Lover – Connection, passion, intimacyThe Creator – Innovation, imagination, self-expressionThe Jester – Joy, humor, spontaneityThe Sage – Wisdom, truth, understandingThe Magician – Transformation, vision, possibilityThe Ruler (King/Queen) – Leadership, order, responsibility _______________________ NLU is more than a podcast. From the Next Level Dreamliner to Group Coaching, we provide tools and communities to help you grow with more clarity, consistency, and accountability. Visit our website and socials through the links below. 👇 Website: http://www.nextleveluniverse.com Instagram: Kevin: https://www.instagram.com/neverquitkid/ Alan: https://www.instagram.com/alazaros88/ Facebook: Alan: https://www.facebook.com/alan.lazaros Kevin: https://www.facebook.com/kevin.palmieri.90/ Email: Kevin@nextleveluniverse.com Alan@nextleveluniverse.com LinkedIn: Kevin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevin-palmieri-5b7736160/ Alan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alanlazarosllc/ _______________________ Show notes: (3:06) Why archetypes should not define you (5:15) The core traits behind each archetype (7:08) Alan identifies his strongest archetypes (9:42) Kevin reflects on freedom and self-expression (11:19) Aligning your identity with your goals (13:54) The risk of mismatched goals and identity (16:27) Use frameworks without limiting yourself (21:12) Building range for health, wealth, and love (24:31) Outro Send a text to Kevin and Alan! 🎙️ Hosted by Kevin Palmieri and Alan Lazaros Next Level University is a top-ranked daily podcast for dream chasers and self-improvement lovers. With over 2,100 episodes, we help you level up in life, love, health, and wealth one day at a time. Subscribe for real, honest, no-fluff growth every single day.

  6. 5d ago

    The Thing That Kept You Safe Is Keeping You Unsuccessful (2501)

    Book Alan’s Business Breakthrough Session. Your first 30-minute coaching call is FREE. Learn how to prioritize success and let your quality of life become the byproduct. - https://calendly.com/alanlazaros/30-minute-breakthrough-session Come get jacked with the Next Level Fitness Accountability Group. Reach out to Kevin or Alan on Instagram: Kevin: https://www.instagram.com/neverquitkid/ Alan: https://www.instagram.com/alazaros88/ _______________________ The armor that protected you can limit who you become. In this episode, Kevin and Alan explore how approval-seeking, avoiding conflict, staying quiet, and relying too heavily on one strength can protect you early in life but create constraints later. Drawing on their leadership work, client patterns, and more than 2,500 personal development conversations, they show why self-awareness must come before meaningful change. You will learn how to separate discomfort from misalignment, assess whether your decisions are driven by fear or values, and communicate hard truths without becoming careless with your words. Real growth requires more than repeating what worked before. It requires identifying the identity patterns that no longer serve your goals, relationships, and long-term potential. _______________________ NLU is more than a podcast. From the Next Level Dreamliner to Group Coaching, we provide tools and communities to help you grow with more clarity, consistency, and accountability. Visit our website and socials through the links below. 👇 Website: http://www.nextleveluniverse.com Instagram: Kevin: https://www.instagram.com/neverquitkid/ Alan: https://www.instagram.com/alazaros88/ Facebook: Alan: https://www.facebook.com/alan.lazaros Kevin: https://www.facebook.com/kevin.palmieri.90/ Email: Kevin@nextleveluniverse.com Alan@nextleveluniverse.com LinkedIn: Kevin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevin-palmieri-5b7736160/ Alan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alanlazarosllc/ _______________________ Show notes: (3:01) The fear of being disliked (7:43) Being respected versus being liked (11:09) Discomfort Vs. Misalignment (14:23) Using importance as a decision filter (20:01) Speaking truth without causing unnecessary harm (24:12) Why context and nuance matter (28:04) When strengths become constraints (32:56) Outro Send a text to Kevin and Alan! 🎙️ Hosted by Kevin Palmieri and Alan Lazaros Next Level University is a top-ranked daily podcast for dream chasers and self-improvement lovers. With over 2,100 episodes, we help you level up in life, love, health, and wealth one day at a time. Subscribe for real, honest, no-fluff growth every single day.

  7. 6d ago

    The Top 3 Lessons From 2500 Episodes (2500)

    Book Alan’s Business Breakthrough Session. Your first 30-minute coaching call is FREE. Learn how to prioritize success and let your quality of life become the byproduct. - https://calendly.com/alanlazaros/30-minute-breakthrough-session Come get jacked with the Next Level Fitness Accountability Group. Reach out to Kevin or Alan on Instagram: Kevin: https://www.instagram.com/neverquitkid/ Alan: https://www.instagram.com/alazaros88/ If you want to start, grow, scale, or monetize your podcast. Join the Next Level Podcast Accelerator.  Starting July 28, 2026, 5pm EST. Use promocode: NLULISTENER for 30% off - https://www.nextleveluniverse.com/group-coaching/ _______________________ In this special milestone of Next Level University, hosts Kevin Palmieri and Alan Lazaros celebrate 2,500 episodes by sharing the lessons that shaped nearly a decade of coaching, personal development, and consistent execution. They challenge the belief that big goals should produce quick results and explain why most people quit before their effort has time to compound. accurate timelines, tracking meaningful performance indicators, using feedback to improve, and building self-belief through private action. They also examine the difference between real confidence and a public image that does not match your habits. If you want to build a stronger foundation for long-term growth, this episode will help you assess whether your actions match the future you say you want. _______________________ NLU is more than a podcast. From the Next Level Dreamliner to Group Coaching, we provide tools and communities to help you grow with more clarity, consistency, and accountability. Visit our website and socials through the links below. 👇 Website: http://www.nextleveluniverse.com Instagram: Kevin: https://www.instagram.com/neverquitkid/ Alan: https://www.instagram.com/alazaros88/ Facebook: Alan: https://www.facebook.com/alan.lazaros Kevin: https://www.facebook.com/kevin.palmieri.90/ Email: Kevin@nextleveluniverse.com Alan@nextleveluniverse.com LinkedIn: Kevin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevin-palmieri-5b7736160/ Alan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alanlazarosllc/ _______________________ Show notes: (1:44) Commit to the long game (3:10) Earn trust through consistency (7:11) Survive the early years (9:06) Improve through deliberate practice (15:12) Set goals with accurate timelines (17:21) Track the right performance indicators (20:18) Build authentic self-belief (24:52) Confidence, ego, and humility (27:46) Outro Send a text to Kevin and Alan! 🎙️ Hosted by Kevin Palmieri and Alan Lazaros Next Level University is a top-ranked daily podcast for dream chasers and self-improvement lovers. With over 2,100 episodes, we help you level up in life, love, health, and wealth one day at a time. Subscribe for real, honest, no-fluff growth every single day.

  8. Jul 20

    The Hardest Part About Getting Good At Something (2499)

    Book Alan’s Business Breakthrough Session. Your first 30-minute coaching call is FREE. Learn how to prioritize success and let your quality of life become the byproduct. - https://calendly.com/alanlazaros/30-minute-breakthrough-session Come get jacked with the Next Level Fitness Accountability Group. Reach out to Kevin or Alan on Instagram: Kevin: https://www.instagram.com/neverquitkid/ Alan: https://www.instagram.com/alazaros88/ If you want to start, grow, scale, or monetize your podcast. Join the Next Level Podcast Accelerator.  Starting July 28, 2026, 5pm EST. Use promocode: NLULISTENER for 30% off - https://www.nextleveluniverse.com/group-coaching/ _______________________ How much better could you become if you stopped needing to look good while you learn? In today’s episode, Kevin and Alan break down why real mastery requires you to move beyond what feels safe. Most people want confidence before they take a risk, but skill is built through testing your limits, getting feedback, correcting mistakes, and accepting that you may fall short in public. Drawing from their experiences in podcasting, speaking, fitness, and coaching, they examine deliberate practice, long-term consistency, and the difference between performing well once and building skills that hold up under pressure. Easy wins may protect your confidence, but they can also limit your growth. Define your standard, practice with intention, and earn your next level. _______________________ NLU is more than a podcast. From the Next Level Dreamliner to Group Coaching, we provide tools and communities to help you grow with more clarity, consistency, and accountability. Visit our website and socials through the links below. 👇 Website: http://www.nextleveluniverse.com Instagram: Kevin: https://www.instagram.com/neverquitkid/ Alan: https://www.instagram.com/alazaros88/ Facebook: Alan: https://www.facebook.com/alan.lazaros Kevin: https://www.facebook.com/kevin.palmieri.90/ Email: Kevin@nextleveluniverse.com Alan@nextleveluniverse.com LinkedIn: Kevin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevin-palmieri-5b7736160/ Alan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alanlazarosllc/ _______________________ Show notes: (1:55) The hardest part of getting good at anything (3:06) Why easy wins prevent real growth (6:36) Consistency Vs. Deliberate practice (8:12) Decide in advance what you will master (13:34) Match your commitment to your goal (18:23) Looking good Vs. Getting better (24:21) Why failure is necessary for mastery (28:30) The cost of prioritizing image over skill (31:42) Outro Send a text to Kevin and Alan! 🎙️ Hosted by Kevin Palmieri and Alan Lazaros Next Level University is a top-ranked daily podcast for dream chasers and self-improvement lovers. With over 2,100 episodes, we help you level up in life, love, health, and wealth one day at a time. Subscribe for real, honest, no-fluff growth every single day.

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Success isn't a secret. It's a system and we teach it every day.Next Level University is a top-ranked daily podcast for dream chasers, entrepreneurs, and self-improvement addicts who are ready to get real about what it takes to grow.  Hosted by Kevin Palmieri and Alan Lazaros, this show brings raw, honest conversations about how to build a better life, love more deeply, lead with purpose, and level up in every area... from health to wealth to relationships.With over 2,000 episodes and listeners in more than 175 countries, we combine experience, data, and deep coaching insights to help you:Master your mindset and habitsScale your effort and incomeCreate deep, aligned relationshipsStay consistent when motivation fadesBuild a life you’re proud of one day at a timeNo fluff. No hype. Just real growth, every single day.Subscribe now and join #NextLevelNation.

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