What really holds most people back from reaching their potential, lack of talent or lack of hunger? In this powerful episode, Coach Micheal Burt joins Business Growth University to share how success isn’t about doing less; it’s about doing the right things consistently with intensity. Host Alan Lazaros dives into Coach Burt’s journey from a small Tennessee town to coaching thousands worldwide. If you’ve ever struggled with focus, consistency, or relationships while chasing big dreams, this episode is a must-listen.

Meet Coach Micheal Burt

Coach Micheal Burt is an international speaker, bestselling author, and founder of The Greatness Factory. With over 25 years of experience, he has helped individuals and companies activate their deepest drive and unlock new levels of growth. He is the author of the Wall Street Journal bestseller Flip the Switch and host of The Bigger Table Podcast.

Connect with Micheal

• Web: https://www.coachburt.com/
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michealburt/
• IG: @michealburt

How to connect with Alan?
📧 alan@nextleveluniverse.com
Follow Alan on Instagram: instagram.com/alazaros88
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/alan.lazaros
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alanlazarosllc/

Episode highlights:
(2:01) Coach Burt's humble beginnings and what “potential” really means
(5:23) 33 years of coaching: what has changed and what hasn’t
(6:05) Traits Coach Burt looks for in high achievers
(7:56) Spotting real humility versus fake
(12:21) Why Coach Burt never stops striving
(16:26) Common blind spots holding entrepreneurs back
(20:00) The daily habits behind his success
(25:38) America’s growing culture of complacency
(30:30) Long obedience in the same direction
(46:21) The real reason behind Coach Burt’s success: activation
(54:00) What kids can teach us about hunger, learning, and mindset

What if just a tiny part of your effort, less than 1%, could drive nearly all your results? In this eye-opening episode, host Alan Lazaros breaks down how to be truly productive once your goals are set. Through personal stories and real business examples, he explains how focusing on your highest-return actions can transform how you work. If you feel busy but not effective, this episode will help you make smarter moves, not just more of them.

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How to connect with Alan?
📧 alan@nextleveluniverse.com
Follow Alan on Instagram: instagram.com/alazaros88
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/alan.lazaros
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alanlazarosllc/

Episode highlights:

(0:00) Intro
(1:10) Alan’s story of setting high goals
(2:33) Redefining productivity with time, effort, and money
(5:02) Farming metaphor: reinvesting wisely
(6:39) Understanding the 80/20 rule in life and business
(8:20) Podcast growth and what drives big results
(10:04) Zooming in on the most powerful actions
(13:04) The 3D Plan: Delete, Delegate, Double Down
(17:32) Alan’s hard choices: giving up fun for focus
(19:43) How delegating helped scale the business
(23:00) The real value of indirect actions
(25:00) Three questions to refocus your time
(26:10) Alan’s mission and clarity
(31:01) Coaching invite and closing motivation

Do you have big goals but feel like you’re spinning your wheels? In this episode of Business Growth University, Alan shares a clear, powerful roadmap for setting business goals that actually move the needle. You’ll learn the difference between dreams, goals, and habits, and how they all link together to build real momentum in life and business. He gives practical advice using personal examples, including his “P3 target” method, how to apply the 80/20 rule, and how identity shapes your ability to follow through. Plus, Alan shares the one tool he and his clients swear by to stay on track every quarter. If you’re serious about your success, don’t miss this one.

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https://www.nextleveluniverse.com/bgu-episode-8

How to connect with Alan?
📧 alan@nextleveluniverse.com
Follow Alan on Instagram: instagram.com/alazaros88
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/alan.lazaros
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alanlazarosllc/

Episode highlights:

(1:20) The truth behind lasting business success
(4:47) Dreams vs. goals: what’s the difference?
(10:00) The 80/20 rule
(17:00) Examples of real-world process and results goals
(22:01) Key metrics that drive business growth
(24:00) Habits that support long-term success
(27:01) The skill you need to level up this quarter
(29:00) Identity: the final piece that holds everything together
(35:11) Outro