Business Growth University
Welcome to Business Growth University with Alan Lazaros, where success comes first, fulfillment second, and feelings third. Each week, Alan shares real, practical strategies to help business owners grow their revenue, sharpen their skills, and reach their full potential. No fluff, just honest coaching, proven tools, and momentum that never stops.
Business Growth University
How to Customize Your Own 21st Century Business Model (EP25)
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What does it really take to build a thriving business in today’s digital world, from zero clients to a fully functioning company with 17 departments and 121 paying customers? In this milestone episode of Business Growth University, host Alan Lazaros shares, for the first time, the complete behind-the-scenes look at his own business model. You'll learn the five-level framework that moves people from strangers on social media to becoming team members, clients, or even raving fans. Alan also breaks down how each department, from social media to masterclasses to coaching, adds real value and builds real relationships. If you’re serious about growing your business in 2026 and beyond, this is one episode you can’t miss.
Next Level University Business Model
Next Level Dreamliner: https://a.co/d/0WdeWQQ
How to connect with Alan?
📧 alan@nextleveluniverse.com
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Episode highlights:
(0:56) Episode intro: Why 2025 was a huge year
(1:23) Full breakdown of the Next Level University business model
(3:02) Understanding your Ideal Client Avatar (ICA)
(4:10) How social media drives the business
(6:13) The five levels of a successful business model
(8:41) Why private Facebook groups matter
(11:06) Masterclasses and the power of live teaching
(13:02) Book club: community learning that sticks
(17:07) Where the money comes in: products and paid services
(20:01) Live events, coaching, and high-value offers
(24:06) Level 5: Hiring from within your community
(27:00) Branding, alignment, and leading with purpose
(29:18) Final call to action: Work with Alan in 2026