How to Build a Profitable Online Business Model in 2025 (EP19)

What if you could build a business that grows while you sleep? In this episode, Alan breaks down the modern business model that every online entrepreneur needs in today’s digital world. From using social media to attract new followers, to turning them into loyal fans and paying clients, Alan draws out the full five-layer structure of a successful online business. He also shares how to think global, create real community, and use free tools like podcasts, masterclasses, and groups to scale your brand. 

📄 Download: 21st Century Online Business Model Funnel (PDF) https://tinyurl.com/BGU19

Relevant episodes:

• What is the flywheel concept? Episode 7 - https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/success-in-business-is-not-doing-10-000-things-ep7/id1814230739?i=1000714362049
• One word and three obsessions - Episode 2 - https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/if-you-get-this-one-thing-wrong-everything-ends-up-wrong-ep2/id1814230739?i=1000708987211

How to connect with Alan?
📧 alan@nextleveluniverse.com
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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alanlazarosllc/

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Episode highlights:
(1:37) Building a 21st-century business model
(4:25) Why online beats brick and mortar
(7:26) Social media: your first connection point
(8:33) Podcasting and content that scales
(9:21) Free meetups and masterclasses
(11:35) Creating private groups and the community
(14:11) The paywall: turning followers into clients
(19:00) Inclusive vs. exclusive business stages
(22:01) Reinvesting profits to grow your brand
(24:15) Customizing the model for your business
(25:35) Final thoughts and next steps