What’s the real reason some businesses thrive while others barely stay afloat? In part two of the “8 Fundamentals of Business Finance,” we uncover the truth about cash on hand, total debt, assets, and net worth, and why most entrepreneurs are focusing on the wrong numbers. Alan shares real numbers from his own company and explains how to think smarter about cash flow, debt repayment, and what your net worth actually means. This episode isn’t fluffy, it’s focused, honest, and filled with practical takeaways that can shift how you manage your money forever.

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How to connect with Alan?
📧 alan@nextleveluniverse.com
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Episode highlights:
(0:00) Intro
(2:23) Fundamental #5: Cash on Hand – how much is enough?
(6:01) Scarcity vs. Abundance with capital
(7:13) Fundamental #6: Total Debts – good debt vs. bad debt
(12:38) Fundamental #7: Total Assets – what you really own
(14:34) Fundamental #8: Net Worth – what it really means
(18:13) Final recap + worksheet overview

Running your business... or is it running you? If you’ve ever felt lost when it comes to the numbers behind your company, this episode is a must-listen. In part one of this two-part series, host Alan Lazaros shares the first four of the Eight Fundamentals of Business Finance, the same exact principles he uses to coach 24 business owners from beginners to multimillionaires. With real numbers from his own company, Alan breaks down concepts like gross revenue, total expenses, net revenue, and profit margin into simple terms anyone can understand. This isn’t fluff, it’s real financial training for entrepreneurs who want to grow smart and strong. Download the worksheet, do the homework, and get ready for part two.

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How to connect with Alan?
📧 alan@nextleveluniverse.com
Follow Alan on Instagram: instagram.com/alazaros88
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/alan.lazaros
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alanlazarosllc/

Episode highlights:
(0:00) Intro
(1:05) What is STEMBIF and why finance matters
(4:40) Three learning goals for the episode
(6:36) The 8 fundamentals explained – overview
(6:53) Fundamental 1: Gross revenue
(10:07) Fundamental 2: Total expenses
(11:24) Fundamental 3: Net revenue
(12:13) Fundamental 4: Profit margin
(13:49) Recap and worksheet questions
(15:32) Call to action: Free coaching and episode 15 preview

Are you accidentally slowing down your own success in business? In part two of this powerful training, Alan Lazaros uncovers reasons six through ten of why people struggle to grow in business, and what to do about it. With clarity, honesty, and compassion, he pushes listeners to look inward and score themselves on a green-yellow-red scale across topics like fear, self-worth, and focus. Alan shares personal stories, practical frameworks, and a system of success that helps listeners take real action. This isn’t about motivation. It’s about direction.

Ready to build your roadmap to success?

Download a copy of the Decision Matrix here: https://www.nextleveluniverse.com/bgu-episode-13/

How to connect with Alan?
📧 alan@nextleveluniverse.com
Follow Alan on Instagram: instagram.com/alazaros88
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/alan.lazaros
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alanlazarosllc/

Episode highlights:

(0:00) Intro
(2:28) Reason #6: Too many priorities
(4:41) Reason #7: Controlled by fear
(7:49) Reason #8: Inaccurate thinking
(14:44) Reason #9: Low self-worth
(17:15) Reason #10: No system of success

What’s really holding you back from the success you want in business? In this high-energy and no-nonsense episode of Business Growth University, Alan kicks off part one of his two-part training on the top 10 reasons people fall short. Drawing from over 11,000 coaching sessions and work with clients worldwide, Alan dives deep into the first five: lack of self-belief, surrounding yourself with the wrong people, entitlement, unclear goals, and low work ethic. You’ll learn the “doom loop” vs. “success loop,” how your closest five connections shape your results, and why success is “rented, not owned.” Packed with practical self-assessments and powerful mindset shifts, this episode will challenge you to rate yourself green, yellow, or red, and face the truth about what’s slowing your growth.

How to connect with Alan?
📧 alan@nextleveluniverse.com
Follow Alan on Instagram: instagram.com/alazaros88
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/alan.lazaros
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alanlazarosllc/

Episode highligjts:
(0:00) Intro
(6:38) Definition of success
(6:29) Reason #1: Lack of self-belief
(11:39) Reason #2: Wrong associations
(14:15) Reason #3: Entitlement
(20:12) Reason #4: No clear goals
(22:13) Reason #5: Low work ethic

What’s the one skill that your entire future depends on? In this episode of Business Growth University, host Alan Lazaros walks you through how to identify your Most Important Skill (MIS), the one thing that powers your success, whether you're a coach, a podcaster, or a business owner. Alan shares real-life examples from icons like Taylor Swift, Serena Williams, and James Cameron to show how one major skill, backed by sub-skills, can define a career. Get ready to focus, improve, and build a business around what you do best.

How to connect with Alan?
📧 alan@nextleveluniverse.com
Follow Alan on Instagram: instagram.com/alazaros88
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/alan.lazaros
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alanlazarosllc/

Episode highlights:
(1:07) What is a skill? Primary skill vs. sub-skills
(2:26) Taylor Swift, Serena Williams & James Cameron as case studies
(5:05) Identifying your one most important skill
(7:22) Why communication was Alan’s edge in corporate
(10:22) Tracking 10,000 hours in coaching, training, and podcasting
(14:49) What is effective communication?
(16:26) The 25 Impact Points of Effective Communication
(22:01) The Mastery Formula: Prep, Rep, Reflect, Perfect
(25:18) 3 questions to find and master your primary skill
(27:02) Free coaching offer & final thoughts

What really holds most people back from reaching their potential, lack of talent or lack of hunger? In this powerful episode, Coach Micheal Burt joins Business Growth University to share how success isn’t about doing less; it’s about doing the right things consistently with intensity. Host Alan Lazaros dives into Coach Burt’s journey from a small Tennessee town to coaching thousands worldwide. If you’ve ever struggled with focus, consistency, or relationships while chasing big dreams, this episode is a must-listen.

Meet Coach Micheal Burt

Coach Micheal Burt is an international speaker, bestselling author, and founder of The Greatness Factory. With over 25 years of experience, he has helped individuals and companies activate their deepest drive and unlock new levels of growth. He is the author of the Wall Street Journal bestseller Flip the Switch and host of The Bigger Table Podcast.

Connect with Micheal

• Web: https://www.coachburt.com/
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michealburt/
• IG: @michealburt

How to connect with Alan?
📧 alan@nextleveluniverse.com
Follow Alan on Instagram: instagram.com/alazaros88
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/alan.lazaros
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alanlazarosllc/

Episode highlights:
(2:01) Coach Burt's humble beginnings and what “potential” really means
(5:23) 33 years of coaching: what has changed and what hasn’t
(6:05) Traits Coach Burt looks for in high achievers
(7:56) Spotting real humility versus fake
(12:21) Why Coach Burt never stops striving
(16:26) Common blind spots holding entrepreneurs back
(20:00) The daily habits behind his success
(25:38) America’s growing culture of complacency
(30:30) Long obedience in the same direction
(46:21) The real reason behind Coach Burt’s success: activation
(54:00) What kids can teach us about hunger, learning, and mindset

What if just a tiny part of your effort, less than 1%, could drive nearly all your results? In this eye-opening episode, host Alan Lazaros breaks down how to be truly productive once your goals are set. Through personal stories and real business examples, he explains how focusing on your highest-return actions can transform how you work. If you feel busy but not effective, this episode will help you make smarter moves, not just more of them.

Download Your Episode 9 Resource here: https://www.nextleveluniverse.com/mm2987e6-bgu-ep9-dl/

How to connect with Alan?
📧 alan@nextleveluniverse.com
Follow Alan on Instagram: instagram.com/alazaros88
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/alan.lazaros
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alanlazarosllc/

Episode highlights:

(0:00) Intro
(1:10) Alan’s story of setting high goals
(2:33) Redefining productivity with time, effort, and money
(5:02) Farming metaphor: reinvesting wisely
(6:39) Understanding the 80/20 rule in life and business
(8:20) Podcast growth and what drives big results
(10:04) Zooming in on the most powerful actions
(13:04) The 3D Plan: Delete, Delegate, Double Down
(17:32) Alan’s hard choices: giving up fun for focus
(19:43) How delegating helped scale the business
(23:00) The real value of indirect actions
(25:00) Three questions to refocus your time
(26:10) Alan’s mission and clarity
(31:01) Coaching invite and closing motivation

Do you have big goals but feel like you’re spinning your wheels? In this episode of Business Growth University, Alan shares a clear, powerful roadmap for setting business goals that actually move the needle. You’ll learn the difference between dreams, goals, and habits, and how they all link together to build real momentum in life and business. He gives practical advice using personal examples, including his “P3 target” method, how to apply the 80/20 rule, and how identity shapes your ability to follow through. Plus, Alan shares the one tool he and his clients swear by to stay on track every quarter. If you’re serious about your success, don’t miss this one.

Resource mentioned in this episode:
https://www.nextleveluniverse.com/bgu-episode-8

How to connect with Alan?
📧 alan@nextleveluniverse.com
Follow Alan on Instagram: instagram.com/alazaros88
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/alan.lazaros
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alanlazarosllc/

Episode highlights:

(1:20) The truth behind lasting business success
(4:47) Dreams vs. goals: what’s the difference?
(10:00) The 80/20 rule
(17:00) Examples of real-world process and results goals
(22:01) Key metrics that drive business growth
(24:00) Habits that support long-term success
(27:01) The skill you need to level up this quarter
(29:00) Identity: the final piece that holds everything together
(35:11) Outro