

The Next-Level Income Show
Chris Larsen
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).
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Jan 6, 2026 • 32min
Next 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

Dec 30, 2025 • 19min
Next 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.
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Dec 23, 2025 • 39min
Next Level 287: Gen X: The Forgotten Generation with Suzanne Norman
In this episode of the Next Level Income Show, host Chris Larsen interviews Suzanne Norman from the Retirement Income Institute to discuss the retirement challenges Gen X faces. Learn about protected income, annuities, the sandwich generation, and how financial planning can boost your retirement confidence. A must-listen for anyone preparing for the peak 65 era! Check out our website: www.nextlevelincome.com.
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Dec 9, 2025 • 36min
Next Level 285: How to Buy Back Your Time with George Rivera
George Rivera, a serial entrepreneur and author of the Buy Back Time Formula, shares insights on escaping burnout and reclaiming precious time. He reveals how a personal family crisis inspired him to prioritize life over work. After scaling his ventures to $50M with minimal hours, he emphasizes the importance of implementing systems and delegation. George promotes a calendar audit to identify tasks that can be delegated and discusses leveraging AI to empower teams, allowing founders to focus on what truly matters.

Dec 2, 2025 • 33min
Next Level 284: Live Your Life Like a Corporation with Loral Langemeier
Discover how to build wealth, reduce taxes, and raise financially savvy kids with bestselling author Loral Langemeier. In this episode of the Next Level Income Podcast, host Chris Larsen explores Loral’s proven “live corporate” strategy to help professionals escape the W-2 trap and create lasting financial freedom. Check out our website: www.nextlevelincome.com.
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Nov 25, 2025 • 34min
Next Level 283: How to Bullet Proof Your Portfolio During Crazy Economic Times and Become a Financial Beast with Eric Miller
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Discover how healthcare practice owners can build lasting wealth with expert financial strategies from Eric Miller, RIA and co-owner of Econologics Financial Advisors. In this episode of *Next Level Income*, learn how to avoid common financial mistakes, plan like the ultra-wealthy, and create a bulletproof retirement and investment plan.
Check out our website: www.nextlevelincome.com.
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Get a free copy of our book and learn more about our course at:
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Nov 18, 2025 • 36min
Next Level 282: How to Invest Like a Billionaire with Bob Fraser
Discover how billionaires invest in private credit, real estate, and alternative assets. Bob Fraser of Aspen Funds shares macro insights and wealth strategies for smart investors.
We talked about:
Why private credit can offer equity-like returns with lower risk
How to structure your portfolio like a business
The power of rebalancing and avoiding emotional investing
What’s coming in the economy—and how to prepare
📚 Want to go deeper? Bob’s new book, Invest Like a Billionaire, is out now and packed with insights on portfolio construction, risk management, and mindset shifts every investor needs.
👉 Get it here: Invest Like a Billionaire on Amazon
💼 Want to learn how we’re partnering with Aspen Funds to give our clients access to private credit and other wealth-building opportunities?
👉 Visit: https://www.nextlevelincome.com
This episode is all about investing smarter, not harder—and building wealth that lasts. Check out our website: www.nextlevelincome.com.
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Nov 11, 2025 • 38min
Next Level 281: What is a “Bitcoin Treasury” & The Future of Bitcoin Trading with Tillman Holloway
In this episode of the Next Level Income Show, Chris Larsen talks with former college football star turned crypto entrepreneur Tilman Holloway, founder of Arch Public. Learn how he’s helping investors automate crypto trading, leverage Bitcoin’s volatility, and combine real estate with Bitcoin treasuries for long-term wealth. Check out our website: www.nextlevelincome.com.
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Get a free copy of our book and learn more about our course at:
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Nov 4, 2025 • 31min
Next Level 280: How to Use Psycho Metrics to Maximize Your Revenue & Business with Matt White
Discover how to scale your business and build high-performing teams using human analytics. In this episode, Chris Larsen interviews Culture Index expert Matt White on hiring smarter, improving communication, and unlocking team potential with psychometrics. Check out our website: www.nextlevelincome.com.
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Oct 28, 2025 • 31min
Next Level 279: From $50k in student debt to 8-Figure Founder: Lessons for Building Financial Freedom in the Creator Economy with Conar Fair
Discover how Conar Fair went from $50K in student debt to building an 8-figure business using viral short-form videos. Learn his 6-step framework to grow on TikTok, Reels, and YouTube Shorts, turn scrolls into sales, and win in the creator economy. Check out our website: www.nextlevelincome.com.
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Get a free copy of our book and learn more about our course at:
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