Alright Rebels — today we’re diving into the part of podcasting and content creation that almost everyone thinks they understand… until the data exposes the truth.

And to break it all down, I brought on Alan Lazaros, CEO of the Next Level University podcast, a global top-100 show with more than 2,200 episodes and listeners in over 180 countries.

This episode cuts deeper than surface-level motivation.

This isn’t fluff.

This is real, measurable, repeatable growth — built on discipline, data, and the compound effect.

If you’re a creator, podcaster, entrepreneur, or someone grinding toward a long-term vision, this conversation will challenge how you think about consistency, tracking your progress, and attracting the RIGHT clients — not just more noise.

Strap in. It’s time to get next-level.

• The 3 data metrics every creator should track
• Why most creators quit right before momentum hits
• How to use the compound effect to grow ANY podcast
• Why chasing “more clients” is a trap
• How to attract your ideal clients using identity, message, and alignment
• The mindset shift that took Alan from rock bottom to global impact

Website: https://www.nextleveluniverse.com

Podcast: Next Level University

Alright Rebels — today we’re diving into the side of the creator economy most podcasters avoid until it hits their wallet: sales.

To break it down, I sat with Spiros Nicolaou, author of Evolve Your Sales Game and host of the upcoming Evolve 2 Greatness podcast. After an injury ended his career in fitness, Spiros rebuilt his life from scratch — eventually closing $3M+ in sales in a single year, earning multiple awards, and developing a human-first sales philosophy built on enthusiasm, storytelling, and customer experience.

In this episode, we go deep into:

• Why most podcasters fear selling

• How to promote products without sounding fake or “salesy”

• The psychology behind trust, influence & decision-making

• Is network marketing actually a scam?

• How creators can build direct-to-audience income streams

• The difference between MLM vs. affiliate marketing

• How to choose products that don’t hurt your credibility

• Why enthusiasm is your unfair advantage

• How to “paint the picture” so people sell themselves

• The DISC personality framework for creators

• How to squash objections before they happen

• Mindset fundamentals every creator must master

• How reading transformed his career

• Why your personal story is your greatest sales tool

Author • Sales Coach • Network Marketing Leader

Evolve 2 Greatness Podcast & Evolve Your Sales Game (coming soon)

Website: spifit.isagenix.com

Booking: https://calendly.com/spirosnicolaou1/30min

• How to Monetize Your Podcast From Day One

• Network Marketing 101 for Creators

• Building a Sales System That Doesn't Burn Out Your Audience

The business podcast built for creators who want to scale with clarity, systems, and truth — without the BS.

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Patreon (coming soon)

Every creator, podcaster, YouTuber, and digital entrepreneur is one mistake away from a legal nightmare — and most don’t even know it.

In this episode of Podcasters Business Insider, business law attorney Matthew Fornaro (serving creators and small businesses since 2003) breaks down the most common legal threats facing creators in 2025 — and how to protect yourself before it’s too late.

Whether you're launching a podcast, building a personal brand, using AI tools, monetizing content, or scaling a small business, this episode gives you the practical legal clarity most creators never receive.

What we cover in this episode:

✔️ Copyright laws in the age of AI

✔️ How derivative content can still trigger lawsuits

✔️ The legal documents every creator needs

✔️ How to protect your podcast, brand, and digital assets

✔️ What to do in the first 24 hours of a lawsuit

✔️ How litigation actually works behind the scenes

✔️ Cross-border legal issues for global creators

✔️ When to negotiate vs. when to fight

✔️ The truth about international tax structures

✔️ Long-term IP protection for podcasters and creators

Who this episode is for:

• Podcasters

• YouTubers & streamers

• Coaches & consultants

• Solo creators building a brand

• Small business owners

• Anyone using AI in content creation

• Anyone who wants to avoid lawsuits, copyright strikes, or contract disputes

This is one of the most important episodes we’ve ever released — and it may literally save your business.

🎥 Watch the full episode on YouTube:

https://youtu.be/3u7oKaB9ERg

🎧 Listen on Apple Podcasts:

https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/podcast-business-insider/id1840526340