Next Level University

Kevin Palmieri and Alan Lazaros
  • 4.8 (22)
  • Self-Improvement
  • Updated Daily

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. 4 hrs ago

    You’ll Never Get What You Want With This Thought (2536)

    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. Get jacked and join the Next Level Fitness Accountability Group - https://chat.whatsapp.com/E0qd4j9CjByAfwWywJW8w0?mode=gi_t _______________________ The achievement you are chasing may not fix what you think it will. In this episode, Kevin and Alan converse about why external success rarely delivers the self-worth, confidence, or peace people expect it to. They break down the difference between gaining a result and building the internal capacity to hold it. More money, attention, status, or possessions can improve parts of your life, but they can also magnify insecurity, responsibility, and the work you have avoided. Kevin and Alan share how self-respect is built through disciplined action, self-trust, and a realistic view of what success actually requires. They also challenge the belief that there is a finish line where life becomes easy, problem-free, or permanently validating. Your goals matter. But the person you become while pursuing them matters more. Build the kind of self-respect that does not need a publicist. _______________________ 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: (3:32) Habits that build self-respect (6:34) Status Vs. Self-trust (9:12) Replace “I can’t wait until” (10:24) Why success magnifies unfinished work (12:31) Build character alongside your goals (15:36) When the things you own begin to own you (18:12) 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

    Don’t Major In The Minor Things (2535)

    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. Get jacked and join the Next Level Fitness Accountability Group - https://chat.whatsapp.com/E0qd4j9CjByAfwWywJW8w0?mode=gi_t _______________________ What if the reason you are not getting the results you want is not a lack of effort, but a focus on the wrong things? In today’s episode, Kevin and Alan deliberate on why people often give too much attention to minor details while neglecting the few habits that create meaningful progress. They discuss Pareto’s Principle, the value of setting specific goals, and how to identify the highest-leverage actions in health, wealth, and relationships. You will hear why data matters more than guesswork, why convenience can quietly weaken discipline, and why sustainable success starts with mastering the fundamentals before chasing advanced strategies. This episode is a practical reminder to stop confusing activity with progress and direct your energy toward what actually 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: (1:05) Why details can derail progress (3:11) Pareto’s Principle and clear goals (6:24) Find the formula for results (9:32) Track the metrics that matter (15:29) Health, wealth, and love fundamentals (21:04) Choose sustainable high-leverage habits (24:16) 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

    What Pisses You Off The Most Is A Hint… (2534)

    Join the Next Level Book Club every Saturday at 1:00 p.m. Eastern Time. You don’t need to finish every chapter. Just come ready to learn, reflect, and apply what you read. https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/CNlsx60uT3i3gQmeZs1Xvg#/registration 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. Get jacked and join the Next Level Fitness Accountability Group - https://chat.whatsapp.com/E0qd4j9CjByAfwWywJW8w0?mode=gi_t _______________________ A powerful drive without a clear path can take you farther from the life you want. In today’s episode, Kevin and Alan examine why ambition can be valuable but still leave you feeling stuck when it lacks direction. They discuss the difference between being busy and making meaningful progress, and why hard work alone does not guarantee results. Kevin and Alan break down how to recognize useful patterns without forcing yourself into someone else’s blueprint. They talk about choosing guidance wisely, becoming more coachable, and building the self-awareness needed to make decisions that fit your strengths, values, and goals. The conversation also addresses mentorship, discipline, and long-term consistency. Ambition creates momentum, but direction gives that momentum somewhere worthwhile to go. _______________________ 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: (1:17) What deeply frustrates you can reveal (3:06) The cost of living unconsciously (6:05) How environments shape your life (9:03) Turn frustration into meaningful action (10:31) The life skills school often misses (16:56) Start where you are, build from there (19:01) 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

    Ambition Needs Direction (2533)

    Join the Next Level Book Club every Saturday at 1:00 p.m. Eastern Time. You don’t need to finish every chapter. Just come ready to learn, reflect, and apply what you read. https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/CNlsx60uT3i3gQmeZs1Xvg#/registration Fitness is forever, it's a lifestyle. Get jacked and join the Next Level Fitness Accountability Group - https://chat.whatsapp.com/E0qd4j9CjByAfwWywJW8w0?mode=gi_t 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 _______________________ A powerful drive without a clear path can take you farther from the life you want. In today’s episode, Kevin and Alan examine why ambition can be valuable but still leave you feeling stuck when it lacks direction. They discuss the difference between being busy and making meaningful progress, and why hard work alone does not guarantee results. Kevin and Alan break down how to recognize useful patterns without forcing yourself into someone else’s blueprint. They talk about choosing guidance wisely, becoming more coachable, and building the self-awareness needed to make decisions that fit your strengths, values, and goals. The conversation also addresses mentorship, discipline, and long-term consistency. Ambition creates momentum, but direction gives that momentum somewhere worthwhile to go. _______________________ 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: (1:56) Kevin's early ambition and self-belief (8:39) Why ambition alone is not enough (10:26) Find patterns instead of copying people (13:20) When it is time to graduate mentors (18:49) Direct ambition toward long-term progress (22:18) 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

    Being The Big Fish In The Small Pond Doesn’t Work Forever (2532)

    Join our private Next Level Book Club every Saturday at 1:00 p.m. Eastern Time. You do not need to have every chapter finished. You simply need to be ready to learn, reflect, and apply what you read. https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/CNlsx60uT3i3gQmeZs1Xvg#/registration Fitness is forever, it's a lifestyle. Get jacked and join the Next Level Fitness Accountability Group - https://chat.whatsapp.com/E0qd4j9CjByAfwWywJW8w0?mode=gi_t 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 _______________________ Is your environment helping you grow, or making you too comfortable to notice your ceiling? In this episode, Kevin and Alan break down why being the best in every room can protect your confidence while limiting your potential. Kevin shares why he is considering a more demanding gym, and Alan reflects on how challenging environments shaped his early career. Together, they explain the “drive to five”: the balance between enough confidence to stay consistent and enough challenge to keep improving. Learn how to choose peer groups, standards, and reference points that strengthen self-belief without making the work unsustainable. Take an honest look at your circle this week. If everyone around you makes growth feel optional, find a room where your standards have to earn their seat. _______________________ 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: (1:52) Why being the best limits growth (3:42) Using peer groups with intention (7:47) The drive-to-five standard (10:31) Finding the challenge-skills sweet spot (15:19) Choosing a constructive reference group (16:16) Matching comparison to self-belief (18:04) Fitness accountability and consistency (19:08) 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

    Why Are You ACTUALLY Not More Consistent? (2531)

    Join our private Next Level Book Club every Saturday at 1:00 p.m. Eastern Time. You do not need to have every chapter finished. You simply need to be ready to learn, reflect, and apply what you read. https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/CNlsx60uT3i3gQmeZs1Xvg#/registration Fitness is forever, it's a lifestyle. Get jacked and join the Next Level Fitness Accountability Group - https://chat.whatsapp.com/E0qd4j9CjByAfwWywJW8w0?mode=gi_t _______________________ In today’s episode of Next Level University, hosts Kevin Palmieri and Alan Lazaros clarify why consistency is not simply a matter of motivation, discipline, or doing the same thing every day. Real consistency depends on whether your habits can survive pressure, setbacks, changing conditions, and the temptation to quit when progress feels slow. Kevin and Alan break down the five areas that often determine whether someone follows through: self-belief, humility, sustainability, adaptability, and grit. They explain how one weak area can quietly limit your progress, even when your goals and intentions are strong. This episode offers a practical framework for identifying what is actually holding you back and building habits that support long-term personal growth, performance, health, and success. _______________________ 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: (3:12) The five drivers of consistency (4:00) Why sustainable habits start small (5:55) Adaptability when plans fall apart (11:36) Self-belief, grit, and follow-through (19:03) How your peers affect consistency (23:57) Why consistency drives long-term results (26:32) 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

    Your Beliefs Are Controlling Everything (2530)

    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. Get jacked and join the Next Level Fitness Accountability Group - https://chat.whatsapp.com/E0qd4j9CjByAfwWywJW8w0?mode=gi_t _______________________ Your life follows the beliefs you reinforce. In this episode, Kevin and Alan explore how the belief that “it doesn’t matter” can quietly shape your habits, relationships, health, and future. They explain how small acts of avoidance compound over time, why responsibility can feel heavy, and how constructive beliefs create a more intentional life. Kevin reflects on the years when he saw himself as a victim and how goals forced him to take greater ownership. Alan shares how facing mortality after his car accident reshaped his standards, purpose, and sense of responsibility. Together, they break down the difference between self-belief, self-worth, and the beliefs you inherited without questioning. Your choices may feel small, but they are never meaningless. Choose the belief that makes your next action count. _______________________ 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: (2:38) Upward and downward belief cycles (5:12) Belief, responsibility, and consequences (10:51) Inherited beliefs shape your choices (12:37) Self-worth drives self-investment (14:09) Responsibility grows with maturity (18:49) Escaping the victim mindset (19:56) Three levels of personal responsibility (22:06) 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. Aug 19

    Redefining Success For Yourself (2529)

    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. Get jacked and join the Next Level Fitness Accountability Group - https://chat.whatsapp.com/E0qd4j9CjByAfwWywJW8w0?mode=gi_t _______________________ What if the definition of success you are chasing is no longer the one that serves you? In today’s episode, Kevin and Alan dig into why goals must be revisited as your priorities, circumstances, and self-awareness evolve. They break down how to identify the real constraint holding you back, recognize when competing goals are creating friction, and distinguish a strategic adjustment from inconsistency. You will learn why clarity matters before action, how identity can shape your daily decisions, and why long-term progress requires more than following the same plan forever. Success is not about forcing an outdated standard. It is about staying honest about what matters most and building the skills to move forward with intention. _______________________ 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: (2:52) Find the constraint behind your goal (4:50) Start with what you want (5:46) Sleep, longevity, and identity (8:17) Failure tolerance and disappointing others (12:04) Prioritize the current bottleneck (13:16) When goals conflict (16:40) Strategic adjustment versus inconsistency (18:17) What remains consistent over time (20:09) 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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  • Creator
    Kevin Palmieri and Alan Lazaros
  • Years Active
    2017 - 2026
  • Episodes
    1K
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Next Level University
  • Show Website
    Next Level University

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