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Wake Up and Level Up is your daily, 5 minute fix of inspiration to kickstart your day! Every morning, Emmy winner Mario Armstrong brings you actionable advice with the enthusiasm and direction you need to have your best possible day. Mario is a NBC TODAY show contributor, host of the Never Settle Sh…

Mario Armstrong


    • Apr 11, 2024 LATEST EPISODE
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    • 188 EPISODES

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    The Wake Up and Level Up podcast is an incredible source of motivation and inspiration that has had a profound impact on my life. From the moment I started listening on November 14, 2021, I felt honored to be a fan and grateful for the positive influence it has had on my mindset. As someone who has been drug-free for over a month, this podcast has become an essential part of my morning routine in maintaining a positive outlook and overcoming challenges. Mario's infectious enthusiasm for entrepreneurship and life is truly remarkable and his podcast serves as a daily reminder to stay motivated and chase after my goals.

    One of the best aspects of The Wake Up and Level Up podcast is Mario's ability to deliver powerful insights in short, easily digestible episodes. Each episode is packed with valuable lessons that have truly changed my perspective on life. Whether it's discussing the importance of daily motivation or teaching essential lessons for personal growth, Mario's episodes are always engaging and impactful. His energy is contagious, making it impossible not to feel inspired and ready to take action after listening.

    While it's challenging to find any negative aspects about this podcast, if there was one criticism, it would be that sometimes the episodes feel too short. Just as Mario starts delving into a topic, the episode ends abruptly. However, this can also be seen as a strength since the short format allows for quick bursts of motivation that can easily fit into any busy schedule.

    In conclusion, The Wake Up and Level Up podcast is an absolute game-changer for anyone looking to improve their mindset and level up their life. Mario brings passion, wisdom, and practical advice to every episode, leaving listeners feeling empowered and ready to conquer any obstacle in their path. This podcast has become an integral part of my journey towards personal growth and I highly recommend it to anyone seeking daily doses of motivation and inspiration. Subscribe today and watch your life transform!



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    Latest episodes from Wake Up and Level Up

    Get People To Say YES!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2024 2:31


    Mario tackles the common issue of overburdening people with requests for their time. He introduces a more straightforward strategy designed to secure more meetings and boost your chances of getting […]

    You should have a Podcast!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2023


    REGISTER FOR MY FREE EVENT: https://getsponsorshipmoney.com/podcaster/ Podcast Show Notes: Explosive growth! Women represent over 30% of new podcast listeners monthly. Research Data: Relying on data from Cumulus Media. Podcasting still […]

    Your Invisible Trait will get you noticed!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2023


    PODCAST LISTENER SURVEY: https://forms.gle/wcxrFUzy13iZr5iLA In this episode of “Wake Up and Level Up,” we're going to talk about something powerful – your invisible trait. Yes, everyone has one, including you! […]

    Summary of my talk at the Podcast Summit

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2023 4:26


    PODCAST LISTENER SURVEY: https://forms.gle/wcxrFUzy13iZr5iLA Learn more: www.GetSponsorshipMoney.com DM me the word “book” in IG and get my free workbook The Podcast Summit was packed with hundreds of podcasters, learning, sharing, […]

    Get the YES from anyone!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2023


    PODCAST LISTENER SURVEY: https://forms.gle/wcxrFUzy13iZr5iLA In this episode, we discuss the challenge of capturing people's attention and how to effectively reach your desired audience. We introduce a proven formula to secure […]

    3 Things Entrepreneurs Do Wrong! Avoid these!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2023


    Welcome to “Wake Up and Level Up,” a brief and inspiring podcast designed to jumpstart your day. In under three minutes, we provide tactical advice to give you direction and […]

    NEW THREADS APP!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2023 2:55


    Mario talks about the new app, Threads! It is a new text-based social messaging app from Meta (formerly known as Facebook) with over 100 million users within a few days […]

    Win the last 6 months of 2023!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 5, 2023 3:52


    I NEED YOUR HELP. Take the Podcast listener survey: https://forms.gle/UbGidQABAMMPyw4e8 Today we are diving into a subject that will make you rethink the value of your time. With an average of 720 hours available to us each month, after subtracting sleep, work, eating, and other basic activities, we still have about 230 to 280 hours […]

    Sleeping in same bed, dreaming different dreams!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2023 3:13


    IMPORTANT NOTE FOR YOU: Please answer my listener survey, it will only take you 90 seconds to do and its critical for our planning: https://forms.gle/kyGZ18No44vFSkTW8 In this episode, Mario Armstrong explores a profound Chinese proverb, “Sleeping in the same bed, but dreaming different dreams,” which paints a vivid picture of how people can share a physical space, […]

    Freedom of Trial and Error

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2023 2:29


    In today's episode, we're diving into the exciting and transformative power of experimentation. Your guide, Mario Armstrong, shares his personal journey of experimentation through a new roundtable show concept, mirroring an “ESPN for entrepreneurship.” Tune in to hear about the liberating freedom found in trial and error, and how failure becomes a myth when you […]

    Respect to the Doers!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2023 2:09


    I respect you. To take an idea from nothing to something is not easy. So today, I'm patting you on the back to remind you that you are great and to keep creating.

    Get More Opportunities with this simple idea!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2023 3:46


    Most ideas that are useful are common sense but not common practice. I share a quick tip that my Dad reminded me about that has created more opportunities for one of my goals. It's an easy formula that will accelerate new opportunities for you as well. Get a Free Call with me for 16 minutes. […]

    Billions of dollars for Creators!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2023 5:42


    Forward this episode to any creator you know. They need this information. Marketing guru Steve Stoute, shares how advertising is changing and how brands are aggressively redirecting their money to individuals. If you do events, create content, are a coach with a mastermind, have a podcast, youtube channel, make videos, films, post on social media, […]

    Ask For ONLY 11 Minutes!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2023 2:31


    We ask way too much of people for their time. In this episode Mario breaks down a simpler approach to ensure getting more meetings and increasing your opportunities. If you use this send me an email or DM me on Instagram (@MarioArmstrong)

    How to Get People to Support You

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2021 8:02


    Today: one tip to get family and friends to support your dreams and ideas! When you're feeling like people don't want you to succeed, or you're feeling surrounded by what I like to call “dreamkillers,” you need to drum up some support. But first, you need to make sure people can see your VISION. I […]

    Looking for a New Revenue Stream? Listen Up!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2021 9:50


    Today I'm back with a special episode of Wake Up and Level Up because RIGHT NOW there is a huge change taking place. Content creators, podcasters, event planners, and people posting on social media getting paid to post, host events, and produce content! And I'm not talking about those million follower accounts, I'm talking about […]

    She Took Her Shot And This Happened

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2021 2:58


    When you see something you can offer to someone else DON’T HESITATE – take action and shoot your shot. Holla at @etcdesignstudio.

    This Is How You Shoot Your Shot

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2021 3:04


    Shoutout to @etcdesignstudios for paying attention and taking your shot. Now you are top of mind for other ideas we have in the company. This is a reminder for you to not hesitate putting your thing out there or developing something for someone you’d like to work with. Take action and if you tried something […]

    This DM Tip Is Gold

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2021 3:02


    What could you do with an additional $20k, $45k or $100k for your business or idea? If you need help with getting brand sponsorships, I’m your guy! Soon I’m launching my very first online course at neversettle.store. I’ll teach you how to pitch, how to get the meeting, how to overcome objections and I’ll give […]

    Focus On Generating Revenue

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2021 2:09


    When you have a business or you’re launching an idea, please focus on securing the bag! Pay attention to where you’re putting attention. Do those things generate income so that you can generate impact? Or are those things making you feel like you are working hard but yet you still feel that your aren’t advancing […]

    Take A Step Back

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2021 3:01


    Don’t beat yourself up so much! Things are going to happen, things are going to not work as planned so just know you aren’t the only one. I feel your pain and I get your frustration. Be kinder to yourself, take a step back and get the clarity you need to be more open to […]

    You’re Missing The Point

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2021 3:18


    If it was easy, so many others would have already done it. Anything worth doing, anything worth building requires a process, persistence, clarity and discipline. Society tries to jedi-mind trick us into thinking it’s about the outcome, the prize but never shows us the real process and the patience needed to get there. Get your […]

    We Want You

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2021 2:06


    Stop playing spectator. Stop assuming. You are unique, you are different, even if a similar idea exists it’s still NOT the one you will be doing. If I let the fact that sooo many other people make content for entrepreneurs stop me, there would have never been Never Settle and I would never have any […]

    Stop Doing This On Instagram

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2021 2:53


    Where you place your intent dictates your moves. It becomes your north star. Make sure your intent is aligned with actions that will help you manifest your goals. Get your 20% discount off of Zenni’s fly eyewear at: http://bit.ly/MarioZenni

    Don’t Just Create A To-Do List

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2021 2:32


    A to-learn list gets you focused to be on the offense, to acquire something that will help you grow. Rapidly acquiring new skillsets is at an all time high because it’s more accessible than ever before. What will you add to your TO-LEARN list? Get my free worksheet on how to do this effectively by […]

    Best Line I’ve Heard In A While

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2021 3:18


    Treat life more like an experiment to reduce your angst and increase your ability to gain smarter, faster ways to getting to your goal. Reframe your perspective by telling yourself you’ll figure it out when you get there. Too many are waiting to launch due to worrying about things that haven’t even happened yet. Maybe […]

    Against All Odds

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2021 3:04


    DO IT ANYWAY!!!!!! What are you going after? Shoutout to @greginspires for the inspiration. Get your 20% discount off of Zenni’s fly eyewear at: http://bit.ly/MarioZenni

    Don’t Do This In IG Reels

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2021 2:23


    I love Reels and have been seeing real growth in Reels, especially with that crazy-a** #CoachMario. But seriously, I’m seeing a lot of people get traction in Reels so I just wanted to give you a little heads up on what won’t work. Get your 20% discount off of Zenni’s fly eyewear at: http://bit.ly/MarioZenni

    Focus On Generating Revenue

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2021 2:09


    When you have a business or you’re launching an idea, please focus on securing the bag! Pay attention to where you’re putting attention. Do those things generate income so that you can generate impact? Or are those things making you feel like you are working hard but yet you still feel that your aren’t advancing […]

    I’m So Tired Of This!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2021 2:23


    Take yourself, your time and your ideas seriously and never ask “can I pick your brain?” Get your 20% discount off of Zenni’s fly eyewear at: http://bit.ly/MarioZenni

    Get Out Of The Way

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2021 2:27


    Get out of your own way. Have faith in your team and don’t be attached to the outcome. Get your 20% discount off of Zenni’s fly eyewear at: http://bit.ly/MarioZenni

    Joe Budden Leaves Spotify

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2021 4:58


    This move right here that Joe Budden makes is a wakeup call to all content creators to lean into their idea, create a brand, and value and trust going direct to your audience. Get your 20% discount off of Zenni’s fly eyewear at: http://bit.ly/MarioZenni

    Do This And Become Super Relevant

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2021 5:49


    Do this one thing and it will change how you make moves and impact the moves you make. Ultimately making your products and services much more relevant. When you are relevant you become urgent. Relevancy creates urgency for the people you impact or buy from you. If you can show them that you are in […]

    The People Have The Power

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2021 4:34


    This is part 2 of an incredible story of why you must keep going, and how you need to be open to different ways of getting to a result. Thank you @charlie for the playbook. Get your 20% discount off of Zenni’s fly eyewear at: http://bit.ly/MarioZenni

    This One Got Me TICKED OFF

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2021 5:34


    STOP making small asks. STOP making assumptions. DO ask for the impossible. DO push your passion. Remember, growth never happens unless you do something uncomfortable. Ohhh and Get your 20% discount off of Zenni’s fly eyewear at: https://www.zennioptical.com/mario

    She Took Her Shot And This Happened Next

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2021 5:58


    Stop ignoring your innate talents! Don’t suppress your gifts by doubting their relevance. You can easily become your own dream killer by invalidating the skills that you’ve been blessed with. Shoot your shot! Lean into your talent and nurture it, no matter how big or small. Ohhh and Get your 20% discount off of Zenni’s […]

    We Are Launching And It’s Uncertain

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2021 5:33


    An idea doesn’t need to be polished to be put out into the universe. Invite others to see your potential and help you win! The only way to shake your uncertainty is by experimenting. Just go for it! Do a mock version of your idea, then step back and watch how it is received and […]

    Who Loses If You Don’t Show Up

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2021 3:28


    It’s not your immediate circle that loses. It’s all the people who rely on your knowledge and seek your expertise. When people grow accustomed to your consistency, you let THEM down when you don’t show up. Let this motivate you to continue showing up, ready to give and help others. Get your 20% discount off […]

    Don’t Do Resolutions

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 2021 2:11


    Listing your New Years resolutions DOES NOT WORK! Let’s get focused and level up in all areas in 2021. Choose a word to infuse into your daily life, and drop it in the comments. “Intentionality” is my word and my focus for this year. Get hype fam, let’s lock in! Get your 20% discount off […]

    Addicted To Acceptance

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2020 0:51


    There’s nothing wrong with seeking advice from mentors or people in your industry. Feedback is helpful, but should not become your personal doctrine. Only you know what’s best for YOU. Let’s lock in! Get your 20% discount off of Zenni’s fly eyewear at: https://www.zennioptical.com/mario

    Don’t Say The Word Nervous Again

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 29, 2020 1:01


    Switching up your vocabulary can instantly reshape your mindset and perspective. Minimize your angst, and never say the word “nervous” again. Let’s lock in! Get your 20% discount off of Zenni’s fly eyewear at: https://www.zennioptical.com/mario

    Intrinsic Awareness

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 28, 2020 0:58


    A lack of awareness can cause you to miss certain opportunities that come your way. Keep an open mind and invite more creativity and flexibility into your space. Get your 20% discount off of Zenni’s fly eyewear at: https://www.zennioptical.com/mario

    Mario’s Holiday Message

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2020 0:55


    If you’ve made it this far, know that I applaud your resilience and your strength. 2020 has challenged our creativity and our motivation to keep going, but we made it! You didn’t quit, I didn’t quit, and that’s something we can be proud of. Thank you for engaging with me, inspiring me, and letting me […]

    Conceited vs. Confident

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2020 1:04


    It’s easy to tell when someone is flexing just to flex, and when their motive is to impact others. Be confident in YOUR intent! Don’t let anyone dim your light. Get your 20% discount off of Zenni’s fly eyewear at: https://www.zennioptical.com/mario

    The 2 Most Important Days In One’s Life

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2020 1:48


    Unlocking your purpose is everything! Always keep an open mind because you might find that it doesn’t exactly match your hobbies, and that’s okay. Be open to the growth and impact that comes with tapping into YOUR purpose. Get your 20% discount off of Zenni’s fly eyewear at: https://www.zennioptical.com/mario

    We Are Missing Something

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2020 1:02


    No matter how saturated your industry is, we want to see YOUR work. Show us your version and your skills. Let’s lock in! Get your 20% discount off of Zenni’s fly eyewear at: https://www.zennioptical.com/mario

    Vulnerability Is The New Currency

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2020 1:33


    There’s impact in sharing your process, your challenges, and your pitfalls. They’ve brought you to this point, and can inspire more people than you know. Let’s lock in! Get your 20% discount off of Zenni’s fly eyewear at: https://www.zennioptical.com/mario

    People Can’t Help You If They Can’t See You

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2020 1:02


    People won’t want to back you, until they can see the work you’re putting in. Document more and show us the expertise that you’re building. Let’s lock in! Get your 20% discount off of Zenni’s fly eyewear at: https://www.zennioptical.com/mario

    Be Grateful Anyway

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2020 1:04


    You have so much to be grateful for! Don’t let the chaos of 2020 cloud your vision. Share three things you’re grateful for in the comments. Let’s lock in! Get your 20% discount off of Zenni’s fly eyewear at: https://www.zennioptical.com/mario

    Thank You

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2020 2:04


    Without my supporters and the amazing Never Settle team, I would not be where I am today. Nothing but gratitude for each and every one of you! Tag and thank your day 1’s in the comments. Let’s lock in! Get your 20% discount off of Zenni’s fly eyewear at: https://www.zennioptical.com/mario

    How To End 2020 Strong

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2020 1:04


    Don’t head into 2021 with any regrets! Comment what projects you plan to complete before the year ends. Let’s finish 2020 strong! Get your 20% discount off of Zenni’s fly eyewear at: https://www.zennioptical.com/mario

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