Show overview
The Next-Level Income Show has been publishing since 2019, and across the 7 years since has built a catalogue of 302 episodes. That works out to roughly 160 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a weekly cadence.
Episodes typically run twenty to thirty-five minutes — most land between 29 min and 36 min — and the run-time is fairly consistent across the catalogue. None of the episodes are flagged explicit by the publisher. It is catalogued as a EN-US-language Business show.
The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed 2 days ago, with 19 episodes already out so far this year. The busiest year was 2024, with 53 episodes published. Published by Next-Level Income.
From the publisher
Raise your Income, investments, and life to the next level! Do you want to live life on your own terms? Financially independent people have assets that generate income greater than their expenses. We explore ways how people have increased their income and net worth to achieve financial independence (and how you can too) .
Latest Episodes
View all 302 episodesNext Level 307: How Debt and Interest Rates are Affecting Commercial Real Estate Today with Jake Clopton
Next Level 306: Where are Bitcoin and Digital Assets Going in Today’s Market and How to Make Volatility Your Friend with John Gillen
Next Level 305: How to Be Financially Free by Forty Chapter 2: Saving 50% Without Feeling Deprived
Next Level 304: How to Lower Your Tax Rate (Even if you are a W2 income earner)
Next Level 303: How to Be Financially Free by Forty eBook — Introduction and Chapter 1
Next Level 302: How to Create True Freedom and Travel the World with Bobby Casey
Ep 301Next Level 301: What is IBC & How it can Fuel Your Business, Wealth and Generational Legacy with Thomas Cox
In this episode of the Next Level Income Podcast, I sit down with Thomas Cox, a Financial Architect and Infinite Banking Strategist, to break down one of the most talked-about yet misunderstood wealth-building strategies today: Infinite Banking Concept (IBC).Thomas Cox brings a unique blend of real-world entrepreneurial experience and sophisticated financial strategy. Before stepping into the world of private capital and real estate, he successfully built and scaled multiple seven-figure catering businesses. Today, he owns 32 multifamily units across the Southeast, operates short-term rentals, and leads a private lending network that fuels deals across the region. Through his firm, Cox Capital, he has helped business owners and investors deploy millions using IBC and private lending strategies designed to build and protect long-term wealth.🔗 Connect with Thomas Cox🌐 https://www.thomascox.co/🌐 https://app.gohighlevel.com/v2/preview/5kpri8txgYvqP1j55mGzYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@thomascox4141Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thomascox.coTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thomascox.coFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/thomascoxmealfit/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomascoxco/
Ep 300Next Level 300: The Most Disciplined Man in the World; Craig Ballantyne
In this milestone episode of the Next Level Income Podcast, I sit down with Craig Ballantyne—widely recognized as the “World’s Most Disciplined Man.” Known for his no-nonsense approach to productivity, performance, and personal growth, Craig has built a reputation for helping high-performing entrepreneurs eliminate chaos, master their time, and achieve extraordinary results.Craig’s journey didn’t begin with perfect discipline. Like many entrepreneurs, he faced setbacks, distractions, and periods of uncertainty. But through years of refinement and relentless commitment, he developed systems that transformed not only his own life, but the lives of thousands of business owners around the world. Today, he stands as a leading business coach for those seeking clarity, control, and consistent high performance.Resources & Links www.craigballantyne.comEarlyToRise.com
Ep 299Next Level 299: How the Lessons from a Professional Cyclist Can Help your Mental Performance with Brent Bookwalter
Success at the highest level of sport is rarely just about physical ability—it is about mental resilience, discipline, and the ability to perform under pressure. In this episode of the Next Level Income Podcast, we sit down with Brent Bookwalter, a former Olympian and 16-year veteran of professional cycling, to uncover the powerful mental frameworks that fueled his elite career and now help others elevate their performance.Brent’s journey is one of relentless perseverance. As a key domestique on Cadel Evans’ 2011 Tour de France-winning team, Brent understood that success is often built behind the scenes—through teamwork, sacrifice, and unwavering commitment to a larger goal. This experience shaped his perspective on leadership and collaboration, emphasizing that true excellence comes from lifting others while staying grounded in your role.Resources & Linkshttps://www.brentbookwalter.com/
Ep 298Next Level 298: Does Whole Life Insurance Make Sense Today? with Blake Brogan and Rod Zabriskie
Whole life insurance has long been one of the most debated financial tools in the world of personal finance. Some view it as an outdated product with high costs, while others consider it a powerful wealth-building strategy when used correctly. In this episode of the Next Level Income Podcast, host Chris Larsen sits down with Rod Zabriskie and Blake Brogan from Money Insights to explore whether whole life insurance still makes sense in today’s financial landscape.Rod Zabriskie, President of Money Insights, brings over a decade of experience in financial services along with an MBA focused on entrepreneurship and a background in marketing communications. Having spent years helping individuals and families navigate complex financial decisions, Rod focuses on creating strategies that are both practical and empowering. Alongside him is Blake Brogan, a Wealth Strategist who specializes in maximum overfunded life insurance strategies. With eight years of industry experience, Blake works closely with clients to design financial plans that help them achieve greater long-term stability and control.Links: https://insights.moneyinsightsgroup.com/blake-30-min
Ep 297Next Level 297: “Grit is Good” and How to Keep Getting up When Your Business Gets you Down
Every entrepreneur knows the feeling: the deal that fell apart at the finish line, the project that took longer than expected, the market shift that changed the rules overnight. On this episode of the Next Level Income podcast, we sit down with Jose Miguel Berlanga to unpack a simple but powerful truth—grit is good, but only when it’s paired with clarity, humility, and the willingness to get back up again.With more than 35 years of experience as an entrepreneur, Jose Miguel Berlanga brings a global perspective shaped by his roots in Mexico City and his impact on Houston’s real estate market. As a co-founder of Tricon Homes, he has seen cycles come and go, markets boom and cool, and teams rise through adversity. His story is a masterclass in resilience—one that goes beyond motivational quotes and dives into the daily disciplines that keep leaders steady when pressure is high.
Ep 296Next Level 296: How the Rich Avoid Taxes
On this episode of the Next Level Income Podcast, we unpack one of the most misunderstood money strategies out there: how the wealthy legally minimize taxes—not through shady loopholes, but by structuring their wealth differently than the average earner.Most people are trained to focus on income. Work harder, earn more, pay more taxes. The wealthy play a different game. They focus on building assets that grow over time and are treated more favorably by the tax code. This shift in mindset—from income to wealth—is the foundation of how high-net-worth individuals keep more of what they earn.One powerful concept discussed is turning debt into income. That sounds backwards at first, but here’s the strategy: instead of selling assets and triggering taxes, the wealthy borrow against assets they already own. Because loans are not considered taxable income, this allows them to access cash without creating a tax bill.
Ep 295Next Level 295: How Small Business Owners are Using Private Credit to Grow with Ian Samlin
Access to capital is one of the biggest hurdles small business owners face when trying to grow. Traditional bank loans can be slow, restrictive, and often out of reach for entrepreneurs who don’t fit neatly into rigid lending criteria. On the Next Level Income podcast, we explore smarter, more flexible ways to build wealth and scale businesses. In this episode, we sit down with Ian Samlin, CEO and Founder of REIL Capital, to unpack how private credit is becoming a powerful growth tool for small business owners.Ian’s journey into finance is rooted in both education and real-world experience. After earning his degree in Finance from Towson University, he went on to build deep expertise in business development and capital markets. Rather than following a traditional corporate path, Ian chose to build REIL Capital from the ground up with a clear mission: deliver tailored financial solutions grounded in trust, transparency, and long-term client success.
Ep 294Next Level 294: How to use 1031s & DSTs to Create Generational Wealth with Tim Tepes
Building generational wealth through real estate isn’t just about buying properties—it’s about knowing how to preserve capital, defer taxes, and strategically reposition assets over time. On this episode of the Next Level Income Podcast, we sit down with real estate veteran Tim Tepes to break down two powerful tools that sophisticated investors use to scale and protect wealth: 1031 exchanges and Delaware Statutory Trusts (DSTs).With over three decades of hands-on experience and more than 2,000 properties closed, Tim brings rare, real-world insight into how these strategies work beyond theory—and how investors can use them to move from active ownership into long-term, legacy-focused investing.
E292 | Next Level 293: How an Orthopedic Surgeon was able to make Work Optional with Tyson Cobb
Orthopedic surgeon Dr. Tyson Cobb shares how high-income professionals can build passive income, regain time freedom, and invest with purpose using the BONES framework.
E292 | Next Level 292: Uhaul Annual Survey w/ Collin Campbell
Discover where Americans are moving in 2026 and what it means for real estate investors. Chris Larsen and Collin Campbell break down the latest U-Haul migration trends, top growth markets like Texas and Florida, and how to invest smartly in today's housing landscape.
E291 | Next Level 291: 3 Years of Pain, 3 Years of Potential Gain with Neal Bawa
In this episode, Neal Bawa—aka the “Mad Scientist of Multifamily”—joins Chris Larsen to discuss how AI is transforming real estate operations, why the market may have already bottomed out, and where the best investment opportunities lie in 2026 and beyond. From multifamily trends to senior housing and small industrial, this data-driven conversation is packed with actionable insights for forward-thinking investors.
Ep 290Next Level 290: How Adoption Saved Catherine Bell’s Life and Her Mission to Do Well and Do Good
Catherine Bell joins Chris Larsen on the Next Level Income podcast to share how she built 13 streams of passive income, scaled her business with AI, and launched a mission to help 120,000 foster children find forever homes through her nonprofit, Chosen Forever. A powerful episode on wealth, purpose, and impact. Check out our website: www.nextlevelincome.com. Follow us on social media @thenextlevelincomeshow Get a free copy of our book and learn more about our course at: nextleveincome.com
Ep 290Next Level 289: Why Do Peak Performers Hit Walls? (And How to Break Through Them!) With Allison Puryear
👇 Timestamps & Topics Covered:00:00 – Intro: The "Real Life Wendy" from Billions00:49 – What is Achievement Addiction?02:00 – Allison’s Background: Therapist, Founder, Entrepreneur03:00 – Surviving Asheville’s Halloween Disaster: Resilience in Action06:30 – Community Leadership in Crisis07:11 – Growing a Business in Chaos08:22 – “Nobody’s Coming to Save Me” – The Power of Ownership10:10 – How Hardship Builds Resilience (but only if you let it)11:09 – Why Entrepreneurs Struggle Emotionally at Home12:24 – Work Identity vs. Family Presence13:59 – Slowing Down Is Hard: The Cost of Constant Motion15:00 – Feelings, Avoidance & Emotional Performance16:30 – Why Business Owners Need Therapy18:10 – Your Role Beyond Business: The Identity Crisis19:05 – The 90/10 Effort Trap: Where Is Your Energy Going?21:06 – Doctors, Execs, and Entrepreneurs All Face This22:55 – When Business Becomes a Mistress25:11 – Tanking Deals Because You Can’t Let Go26:20 – When Is the Right Time to Get Help?28:50 – Freeing Up Time, Making More Money, Enjoying Life30:07 – Family Time Isn’t Screen Time30:45 – Want Your Own “Wendy”? Here’s How to Find Her Check out our website: www.nextlevelincome.com. Follow us on social media @thenextlevelincomeshow Get a free copy of our book and learn more about our course at: nextleveincome.com
Ep 289Next Level 288: How To Have Your Best Year Ever
Discover Chris Larsen’s proven 3-year vision strategy to plan your best year ever. Learn how to align your goals, habits, and finances, plus get a 2024 real estate market outlook based on the 18.6-year cycle. Check out our website: www.nextlevelincome.com. Follow us on social media @thenextlevelincomeshow Get a free copy of our book and learn more about our course at: nextleveincome.com