Next Level Pros
Next Level Pros

Next Level Pros

Chris Lee

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Welcome to Next Level Pros, where we explore the journeys of some of the most successful and inspiring entrepreneurs from around the world. I'm your host, Chris Lee. Throughout my career, I've founded multiple nine-figure companies and learned a thing or two about what it takes to succeed in the world of business. Now, I want to share those lessons with you by bringing on guests who have their own incredible stories to tell. I'm on a mission to find the most unique and entertaining individuals that have done it the right way.

Recent Episodes

#146: This is Why The Solar Industry is Dying
APR 25, 2025
#146: This is Why The Solar Industry is Dying

Welcome to a new episode of Next Level Pros! In this high-energy workshop, solar industry expert Chris Lee breaks down the critical strategies for building a profitable solar business. Designed for solar entrepreneurs, sales professionals, and installation company owners struggling with low margins and industry challenges, this episode provides a roadmap to transform your solar business from surviving to thriving.

Highlights:

"There's no such thing as lazy people. Only unclear people."

"Competition is only the pain that you are solving."

"Customers do not buy because of price, and reps do not work for you because of commission."

"I would much rather recruit a C player and train them up to be a B player."

Timestamps:

00:00 Industry Introduction: Solar's Current Challenges

09:50 Attracting Top Talent Through Clear Vision

13:58 Why the "Red Line" Model Destroys Businesses

20:30 The Importance of Prioritizing Company Health

22:58 Breaking Down Revenue and Margin Structures

25:22 W2 vs 1099: Building a Valuable Organization

28:02 Motivating Sales Reps Beyond Commission

29:01 The Fallacy of High Commission Rates

30:16 Recruiting and Developing Sales Talent

35:00 Leveraging AI and Technology in Business

Want me to teach you how to grow your business? Text me! 509-374-7554

Want access to more of my content? Click the link below for all of our latest updates and events!

https://linktr.ee/nextlevelpros

Want to be a guest on our show? Apply here!https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1YlkVBSluEKMTg4gehyUOHYvBratcxHV5rt3kiWTXNC4/viewform?edit_requested=true

Watch my latest PodcastApple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/next-level-pros/id1687030281

Spotify- https://open.spotify.com/show/1e0cL2vI1JAtQrojSOA7D2?si=95980cd4e55a437a

YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/@NextLevelPros

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#145: why playing it safe might be the most dangerous move //recession prediction // next level pros podcast
APR 17, 2025
#145: why playing it safe might be the most dangerous move //recession prediction // next level pros podcast

Welcome to a new episode of Next Level Pros! Today, get ready to learn about surviving (and thriving) during economic chaos. Chris, Daryl, and Levi break down how to overcome fear, get creative with your business, and turn a potential recession into your personal comeback story. They'll show you why getting uncomfortable might just be the best thing for your business right now.

Highlights:

"What would I do if I had no fear?"

"Your experiences are a reflection of your internal thoughts, beliefs and emotions, not your external circumstances."

"Most businesses are run by older people, but there's a lot of opportunity for younger people with ambition."

"52% of Fortune 500 companies were started in a recession."

Timestamps:

0:00:00 Recession Alert: Economic Challenges Ahead

0:01:33 Changing Strategies When Old Methods Fail

0:04:03 Recession-Proofing Your Mind

0:08:35 Opportunities Born from Economic Shifts

0:10:27 Overcoming Ego in Business Challenges

0:14:16 Transparent Leadership During Tough Times

0:19:47 Finding Strategic Partnerships for Survival

Want me to teach you how to grow your business? Text me! 509-374-7554

Want access to more of my content? Click the link below for all of our latest updates and events!

https://linktr.ee/nextlevelpros

Want to be a guest on our show? Apply here!https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1YlkVBSluEKMTg4gehyUOHYvBratcxHV5rt3kiWTXNC4/viewform?edit_requested=true

Watch my latest PodcastApple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/next-level-pros/id1687030281

Spotify- https://open.spotify.com/show/1e0cL2vI1JAtQrojSOA7D2?si=95980cd4e55a437a

YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/@NextLevelPros

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23 MIN
#144: Grant Cardone & Gary Brecka Fallout // How to Build Better Business Partnerships // Next Level Pros
APR 4, 2025
#144: Grant Cardone & Gary Brecka Fallout // How to Build Better Business Partnerships // Next Level Pros

Welcome to a new episode of Next Level Pros! In this episode, Chris and Daryl dive deep into the public partnership fallout between Grant Cardone and Gary Brecca, using their dramatic split as a masterclass in how to (and how NOT to) manage business partnerships.

Highlights:

"Having a partner is hard, but there's nothing more rewarding than an incredible partnership."

"The faster you can address hard things, the better."

"A healthy relationship requires trust, and the ability to conflict."

"Equity only gives you your portion of distributions, it does not guarantee a job."

Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction to the Partnership Drama

03:23 Transforming Partnerships: When Business Changes Rapidly

05:53 Communication Strategies: Resolving Disagreements

11:42 Partnership Lessons: What Works and What Doesn't

16:31 Decision-Making Superpowers in Partnerships

21:52 The 618 Three-Year Partnership Method

23:21 Equity vs. Job: Understanding Ownership Dynamics

Want me to teach you how to grow your business? Text me! 509-374-7554

Want access to more of my content? Click the link below for all of our latest updates and events!

https://linktr.ee/nextlevelpros

Want to be a guest on our show? Apply here!https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1YlkVBSluEKMTg4gehyUOHYvBratcxHV5rt3kiWTXNC4/viewform?edit_requested=true

Watch my latest PodcastApple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/next-level-pros/id1687030281

Spotify- https://open.spotify.com/show/1e0cL2vI1JAtQrojSOA7D2?si=95980cd4e55a437a

YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/@NextLevelPros


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#142: Alex Hormozi: Why you're still broke // Next Level Pros Podcast
MAR 26, 2025
#142: Alex Hormozi: Why you're still broke // Next Level Pros Podcast

Welcome to a new episode of Next Level Pros! In this episode, Chris, Daryl and Levi discuss the principle of taking decisive action and addressing pain now versus later. They explore insights from Alex Hormozi about business growth, commitment, and the power of making quick, focused decisions that can transform both personal and professional life.

Highlights:

"The most successful people that I know are decisive; the moment they measure out the information, they make a decision, they move forward."

"If you're hesitating, all you're doing is prolonging pain, prolonging suffering."

"There's so much power in just being decisive."

"If you make a bad decision, and you're decisive in that decision, your ability to make other decisions to get out of it is a lot easier."

Timestamps:

00:00 Intro

01:52 Business Pain: Different Strategies for Different Ventures

05:00 Avoiding Revenue Generation: Common Entrepreneurial Pitfalls

10:00 The Power of Being Decisive: Transforming Business Mindset

15:00 Pivoting During COVID: Staying Decisive Under Pressure

17:22 Alex Hormozi's Mastermind Revelation

19:44 Partnership Dynamics: Supporting Decisiveness

20:46 The Importance of Having Hard Conversations

21:52 Overcoming Mental Barriers

25:00 Conclusion

Want me to teach you how to grow your business? Text me! 509-374-7554

Want access to more of my content? Click the link below for all of our latest updates and events!

https://linktr.ee/nextlevelpros

Want to be a guest on our show? Apply here!https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1YlkVBSluEKMTg4gehyUOHYvBratcxHV5rt3kiWTXNC4/viewform?edit_requested=true

Watch my latest PodcastApple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/next-level-pros/id1687030281

Spotify- https://open.spotify.com/show/1e0cL2vI1JAtQrojSOA7D2?si=95980cd4e55a437a

YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/@NextLevelPros


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25 MIN