Next Level University

Kevin Palmieri and Alan Lazaros
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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.

  1. 7H AGO

    The Simplest Success Principle Most People Aren’t Doing (2409)

    In today’s episode of Next Level University, hosts Kevin Palmieri and Alan challenge one of the biggest mistakes in personal growth. Most people do not fail because they lack information. They fail because they ignore the small actions that create real progress over time. Drawing from their own experience, coaching patterns, and years of helping people improve, they explain why consistency beats intensity, why clear goals sharpen your awareness, and why better results start with better questions. This episode is a grounded reminder that growth is rarely loud, but it is always earned. Press play and see what your excuses do when real standards show up. _______________________ 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 our private Facebook community, “Next Level Nation,” to grow alongside people who are committed to improvement. - https://www.facebook.com/groups/459320958216700 _______________________ 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: (1:52) Why simple progress gets ignored (5:59) The math behind tiny daily gains (8:23) What 0.1 percent improvement means (13:02) Improve or get left behind (17:47) Building systems for constant feedback (19:47) Ask a better question every day (20:27) Identify and solve the real constraint (25:43) Start with health, wealth, and love (29:40) Goals change what you notice (31:02) 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.

    32 min

  2. 1D AGO

    Should You Prove Yourself Right Or Prove Yourself Wrong? (2408)

    Between doubt and destiny. In this episode, Kevin and Alan talk about a powerful truth in personal growth. Sometimes progress comes from proving yourself wrong. Other times it comes from proving yourself right. The key is knowing which one you need. They break down how self-belief, feedback, and identity shape the way you show up. They also explain why the wrong mindset can keep you stuck, even when you are trying hard to grow. This episode helps you better understand your own patterns, make smarter adjustments, and build confidence that is grounded in real action. If you want to grow with more clarity and less confusion, this one will help. Press play and give your excuses a little less authority today. _______________________ 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 our private Facebook community, “Next Level Nation,” to grow alongside people who are committed to improvement. - https://www.facebook.com/groups/459320958216700 _______________________ 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: (2:16) Belief follows behavior change (4:10) Find the edge of uncertainty (7:44) Take feedback that keeps you going (10:33) The goal is identity change (13:08) Confidence must stay calibrated (15:24) Self-awareness changes the ratio (18:48) 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

  3. 2D AGO

    The More You Grow… The Less You Actually Grow (2407)

    What if your biggest growth season is the one that feels the least exciting? In today’s episode, Kevin and Alan explain why real progress gets harder to notice as you improve. Early wins are obvious. Later wins are smaller, sharper, and far more earned. Drawing from years of fitness, habit-building, coaching, and pattern recognition, they unpack why mastery is not about constant breakthroughs. It is about better standards, deeper awareness, and the discipline to keep refining what already works. If your progress feels slower than it used to, this episode will help you see why that may be a sign you are actually getting better. Don’t skip this one just because it sounds subtle. That is usually where the real edge is. _______________________ 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 our private Facebook community, “Next Level Nation,” to grow alongside people who are committed to improvement. - https://www.facebook.com/groups/459320958216700 _______________________ 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: (4:32) Learning only matters if you can implement it (10:21) Small tweaks create bigger long-term gains (17:29) Why reminders matter more than new information (18:46) Invisible progress and the real compound effect (20:47) Improve everything and raise your standards (22:41) 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

    Stop Looking For The Negative (2406)

    In this episode of Next Level University, hosts Kevin Palmieri and Alan break down a mistake that quietly holds a lot of people back. Not all self-honesty leads to growth. Sometimes the feedback you give yourself feels disciplined, but it is actually damaging your confidence and making progress harder. This episode explores the difference between healthy self-awareness and destructive self-judgment, and why lasting improvement depends on knowing when to challenge yourself and when to strengthen your foundation first. It is a grounded conversation about self-belief, performance, and long-term consistency, with practical insight for anyone trying to grow without losing themselves in the process. Listen before your inner critic starts calling poor timing a personality trait. _______________________ 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 our private Facebook community, “Next Level Nation,” to grow alongside people who are committed to improvement. - https://www.facebook.com/groups/459320958216700 _______________________ 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: (1:38) Stop comparing from a deficit (6:11) When harsh feedback actually helps (10:34) Failure should not damage identity (18:50) Early growth needs wins first (22:04) Accuracy beats ego (33:53) Keep yourself at five (35:43) Prove yourself wrong or right (43:57) 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.

    45 min

  5. 4D AGO

    Why Are Young Men Lonelier Than Ever? (2405)

    Male loneliness is not random. In today’s episode, Kevin and Alan talk about why so many young men feel disconnected, even in a world full of constant access, distraction, and quick relief. They explore how avoiding hard conversations, rejection, discomfort, and vulnerability can slowly weaken confidence, self-respect, and real connection. Kevin shares parts of his own experience with loneliness in his twenties, while Alan brings perspective from years of coaching men, couples, and personal growth clients. Together, they break down the deeper patterns behind male isolation and explain why real confidence is built through courage, communication, and consistent action. This episode will help you see the problem more clearly and think differently about what it really takes to build a stronger life and better relationships. Let this one hit your pride before life does. _______________________ 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 our private Facebook community, “Next Level Nation,” to grow alongside people who are committed to improvement. - https://www.facebook.com/groups/459320958216700 _______________________ 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: (2:52) The real roots of male loneliness (4:02) Shortcuts that weaken courage (5:09) What women actually respond to (10:44) Why avoidance keeps men stuck (13:42) Rejection, fear, and exposure therapy (20:22) How confidence is actually built (23:11) Fear chasing and real-world courage (30:21) 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.

    31 min

  6. 5D AGO

    How Bad Is Being Naive Hurting You? (2404)

    What if the biggest thing slowing your growth is the part of reality you still refuse to see? In this episode, Kevin and Alan unpack how naivety distorts self-awareness, weakens decision-making, and quietly delays progress. They break down the difference between naivety, arrogance, and accurate thinking, and why honest assessment is a requirement for real success. If your expectations are off, your strategy will be too. This episode is about seeing yourself, other people, and the world more clearly so you can make better moves, build stronger habits, and stop losing time to false assumptions. Hit play before your blind spots keep writing checks your results cannot cash. _______________________ 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 our private Facebook community, “Next Level Nation,” to grow alongside people who are committed to improvement. - https://www.facebook.com/groups/459320958216700 _______________________ 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 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: (3:33) Real life changes how you see people (5:38) Bigger goals require greater awareness (10:56) Arrogance versus naivety (15:05) Why gifted people misread others (17:49) Find your blind spots and take action (19:56) 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.

    21 min

  7. 6D AGO

    Can You Be Pessimistic And Win? (2403)

    In today’s episode of Next Level University, hosts Kevin Palmieri and Alan take a hard look at the difference between optimism, pessimism, and accurate thinking. They break down why belief alone is not enough, and why real growth comes from honest self-awareness, better preparation, and the courage to face feedback. Drawing from their own experiences, coaching work, and years of helping people improve, Kevin and Alan show how mindset can either move you forward or quietly hold you back. This episode is for anyone who wants to stop relying on hope alone and start building real confidence through action, clarity, and consistency. Listen closely and see whether your mindset is helping you win or keeping you comfortable. _______________________ 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 our private Facebook community, “Next Level Nation,” to grow alongside people who are committed to improvement. - https://www.facebook.com/groups/459320958216700 _______________________ 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 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: (3:30) Why optimism often wins in the long term (6:13) Optimism, pessimism, and reality defined (11:47) When optimism becomes a cover for low effort (14:40) The levels of self-belief and performance (23:24) Aim too high or aim too low (31:25) Failure is not always an identity problem (34:12) Why “already enough” can hurt growth (36:22) Accurate feedback matters more than feelings (42:18) Success principles matter more than the vehicle (51:57) 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.

    53 min

  8. APR 14

    How To Get The Most Out Of Every Action You Take (2402)

    The gap is what happens after. In this episode, Kevin and Alan break down why action alone is never enough and why the real difference is made in what you notice, measure, and correct once the moment is over. This conversation gets into self-awareness, accurate thinking, intentional growth, and the discipline required to stop living on autopilot. They unpack why most people either celebrate too early or move on too fast, and how that pattern quietly limits progress in business, relationships, and personal development. If you want better results, better decisions, and a more honest relationship with your own growth, this episode will challenge how you think about every move you make. Press play before your next lesson shows up wearing the same outfit. _______________________ Learn more about: 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 Track the Work. Earn the Results. To know more about the "Next Level Fitness Accountability Group," reach out. 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 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: (2:34) Why intention changes every action (4:22) Autopilot blocks real growth (7:31) Small shifts create bigger returns (10:13) Accurate thinking drives improvement (12:13) Why wins still need dissection (17:29) Accuracy beats optimism and doubt (20:11) 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