Next Level University

Kevin Palmieri and Alan Lazaros
  • 4.7 (148)
  • 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. 20h ago

    Results Won’t Fix A Broken System (2461)

    In today’s episode of Next Level University, hosts Kevin Palmieri and Alan Lazaros explain why better results do not fix broken systems. More money, more motivation, or a strong month can feel like progress, but if the inputs are not being tracked, the same problems eventually come back. Kevin shares a real coaching conversation about income, spending, and the blind spots that keep people stuck financially. Alan adds what he has seen after years of coaching people who say they want freedom but resist the structure needed to build it. Together, they make the case that tracking is not about restriction. It is about honesty, ownership, and performance. The result is not the solution. The system is. Track the truth before it starts tracking you. _______________________ 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 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/ _______________________ NLU is not just a podcast; it’s a gateway to a wealth of resources designed to help you achieve your goals and dreams. From our Next Level Dreamliner to our Group Coaching, we offer a variety of tools and communities to support your personal development journey. For more information, check out our website and socials using 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: (3:42) Why people avoid honest measurement (5:40) Structure as the path to freedom (8:01) Stop resisting proven principles (9:41) Accountability reveals real commitment (13:12) Habit tracking builds long-term results (16:42) Measured results improve (18:49) 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.

    20 min

  2. 1d ago

    You Have To Earn Your Position Daily (2460)

    Growth has standards. In this episode, Kevin and Alan challenge the belief that success eventually earns you a pass from effort, discomfort, or responsibility. They break down what it means to earn your position daily, why entitlement weakens performance, and how humility, contribution, and honest self-awareness build real confidence. They also challenge the “you are enough” message and explain why your goals require a stronger version of you. If you want higher standards, better consistency, and a clearer path to growth, this episode will make you look at where you are and what you still need to earn. Earn the level before you claim the title. _______________________ 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 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/ _______________________ NLU is not just a podcast; it’s a gateway to a wealth of resources designed to help you achieve your goals and dreams. From our Next Level Dreamliner to our Group Coaching, we offer a variety of tools and communities to support your personal development journey. For more information, check out our website and socials using 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: (3:54) Treating every day like a review (6:09) The problem with toxic self-esteem (9:47) Becoming who your goals require (15:38) Telling the truth about where you are (17:35) You are enough to become more (19:52) Accountability and daily execution (21:27) 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.

    22 min

  3. 2d ago

    4 Steps To Mastery (2459)

    What if mastery is not about doing more, but making the right things harder? In today’s episode, Kevin and Alan challenge the idea that consistency alone creates growth. Real mastery requires deliberate challenge, honest self-awareness, and the discipline to raise the standard once something gets easy. Kevin shares how a few days away from the gym made life feel easier, while Alan connects mastery to deep practice, fitness, coaching, podcasting, and long-term identity. They explain why time alone does not create skill, why comfort kills progress, and why your future 80% can outperform your current 100%. Listen in, then make one rep harder on purpose. Comfort has been overpaid. _______________________ 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 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/ _______________________ NLU is not just a podcast; it’s a gateway to a wealth of resources designed to help you achieve your goals and dreams. From our Next Level Dreamliner to our Group Coaching, we offer a variety of tools and communities to support your personal development journey. For more information, check out our website and socials using 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) Why reps must get harder (7:49) Looking good versus getting better (9:44) Deep practice over empty repetition (13:31) Building readiness through challenge (18:03) Tying self-esteem to mastery (22:08) 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.

    23 min

  4. 3d ago

    The Truth About Doing It For The Money (2458)

    In this episode of Next Level University, hosts Kevin Palmieri and Alan Lazaros explore why money is a weak long-term motivator when it is not backed by mastery, impact, and meaningful work. Success is not built by chasing profitability first. It is built by getting deeply skilled at something valuable, understanding where the future is headed, and staying consistent long enough to become undeniable. They challenge the common belief that money should be the main driver and explain why purpose, skill, self-awareness, and market value have to work together. This episode is for anyone who wants to build a career, business, or life with more substance, stronger standards, and real staying power. Listen in before you spend another year getting good at something the future already left behind. _______________________ 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 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/ _______________________ NLU is not just a podcast; it’s a gateway to a wealth of resources designed to help you achieve your goals and dreams. From our Next Level Dreamliner to our Group Coaching, we offer a variety of tools and communities to support your personal development journey. For more information, check out our website and socials using 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: (2:04) When money becomes the wrong driver (4:57) Why money cannot lead the mission (6:48) Mastery comes before profitability (11:01) Getting good at valuable work (14:01) Scarcity, self-belief, and skill building (17:24) Building skills the future will need (22:50) Reattaching to the real why (25:44) 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.

    26 min

  5. 4d ago

    What Does It ACTUALLY Mean To Be Toxic? (2457)

    Your standards decide who gets access. In today’s episode, Kevin and Alan break down what it actually means to be toxic and why discernment is essential for self-respect, leadership, and growth. Kevin shares a real gym experience that challenged his boundaries, while Alan introduces his UNMEDSAI framework for identifying destructive traits like instability, manipulation, entitlement, delusion, arrogance, and immaturity. This episode is not about judging people. It is about reading patterns, protecting your energy, and choosing who deserves access to your life. Some people belong in your corner. Others belong outside the building. _______________________ 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 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/ _______________________ NLU is not just a podcast; it’s a gateway to a wealth of resources designed to help you achieve your goals and dreams. From our Next Level Dreamliner to our Group Coaching, we offer a variety of tools and communities to support your personal development journey. For more information, check out our website and socials using 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: (3:58) Alan’s framework for identifying toxicity (6:47) The key traits of destructive people (13:44) Knowing when someone is too costly (15:35) Protecting your time, energy, and standards (16:52) Why self-respect requires boundaries (19:42) 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.

    20 min

  6. 5d ago

    How Do You Juggle Intrinsic Value VS Extrinsic Value? (2456)

    What if “you are enough” is true as a human being, but not true for the goals you say you want? In this episode, Kevin and Alan challenge one of the most common messages in personal development and separate intrinsic value from extrinsic capability. They talk about self-worth, identity, goals, discipline, growth, and why not being “enough yet” does not mean something is wrong with you. It means there is a skill gap, a consistency gap, or a courage gap that must be developed. This conversation brings clarity to the tension between striving and arriving, ambition and gratitude, self-acceptance and self-improvement. It is a grounded look at how to pursue your next level without turning growth into self-punishment. Listen now, because feeling good is useful, but becoming better is harder to fake. _______________________ 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 _______________________ NLU is not just a podcast; it’s a gateway to a wealth of resources designed to help you achieve your goals and dreams. From our Next Level Dreamliner to our Group Coaching, we offer a variety of tools and communities to support your personal development journey. For more information, check out our website and socials using 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: (2:31) Why “you are enough” can mislead (5:00) The real tension between striving and arriving (7:09) Aligning the goal, effort, and approach (9:25) When striving becomes self-healing (11:37) Why vanity goals do not build you (17:09) Finding the right ratio between striving and rest (19:36) 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.

    20 min

  7. 6d ago

    What’s The MUST? (2455)

    In today’s episode of Next Level University, hosts Kevin Palmieri and Alan Lazaros explain why your real priorities are revealed by what you protect, schedule, and repeat. Goals can sound impressive, but without daily musts, they stay fragile. Kevin and Alan break down how to identify the habits that keep your life on track, why consistency requires clear standards, and why every meaningful commitment comes with a cost. This episode will help you look at your health, wealth, love, and personal growth with more honesty, especially when life gets inconvenient. If you want stronger results, start with the daily standards that have to happen no matter what. Press play before your excuses start pretending they need a strategy meeting. _______________________ 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 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/ _______________________ NLU is not just a podcast; it’s a gateway to a wealth of resources designed to help you achieve your goals and dreams. From our Next Level Dreamliner to our Group Coaching, we offer a variety of tools and communities to support your personal development journey. For more information, check out our website and socials using 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: (3:34) Hitting your daily marks (6:58) Building musts into each day (8:10) Scheduling priorities before everything else (9:39) Why goals require daily musts (16:33) The real cost of commitment (18:43) What your planning reveals (19:19) When big goals affect relationships (22:04) 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.

    23 min

  8. Jun 5

    It’s Not The Idea, It’s The Person (2454)

    Execution reveals who you are. In this episode, Kevin and Alan break down why most people do not need more ideas. They need more follow-through. Big dreams and bold goals are easy to talk about, but they only become real through action, consistency, and self-awareness. This episode challenges the gap between imagination and implementation. Kevin and Alan unpack why some ideas stay stuck in fantasy, why execution is tied to identity, and why reliability is one of the strongest competitive advantages in personal development. Stop judging the idea. Start judging the operator. _______________________ 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 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/ _______________________ NLU is not just a podcast; it’s a gateway to a wealth of resources designed to help you achieve your goals and dreams. From our Next Level Dreamliner to our Group Coaching, we offer a variety of tools and communities to support your personal development journey. For more information, check out our website and socials using 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: (3:44) The missing step between ideas and action (6:07) Why imagination needs real-world guardrails (7:19) Execution is the real competitive advantage (10:16) Big goals require full commitment (13:17) When imagination becomes fantasy (16:26) Knowing whether to dream bigger or act (18:19) Self-awareness determines what you execute (20:21) 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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