Beyond the Business Plan; Learn, Laugh & Take the Leap with LeAnn!

The Leverage Shift: How Tiffany Alexander Found a Smarter Path in Real Estate

Are you burned out at work but still craving freedom, wealth, and maybe even real estate investing, without becoming a 2 a.m. landlord? In this conversation, you’ll hear a different way to start a business in real estate that doesn’t require you to fix toilets, chase tenants, or answer midnight elevator calls. Tiffany Alexander shares how she went from dreaming of aerospace engineering to working in national seminar companies, flipping houses, and owning 16 rentals… and then realized that version of “success” wasn’t sustainable for her life, marriage, or calling. She walks you through discovering promissory note investing, owning the paper instead of the property, where she can help families stay in their homes, restructure loans, and still build wealth in a way that aligns with her big heart and faith. If you’re in a corporate job, a real estate agent, a W‑2 high achiever, or a burned‑out landlord wondering, “Is there a smarter way to do this?”, this episode will open your eyes to creative real estate, no‑money‑down deals, and note investing as part of your own S.A.I.L.I.N.G journey—from failing to sailing, and eventually to Grow & Go beyond. You’ll also hear how Tiffany is expanding with her own Reg D 506 fund and even venturing into AI for fractional COO/CFO support, reminding you that entrepreneurship is a calling you can grow into, one step at a time. Toward the end, Tiffany and I, LeAnn Lyon, talk directly to you, the burned‑out or worried professional, about resilience, community, and finding your “anchor people” so you never have to suffer in silence while you explore entrepreneurship. If you’re ready to think differently about leverage, calling, and joyful business, this episode will help you grow and go beyond your current business plan in a way that honors both your heart and your future. Get YOUR copy of Joy Minder's S.A.I.L.I.N.G System: https://joyminder.com [https://joyminder.com] Sponsor Links: LeAnn's Book is NOW AVAILABLE on Amazon! "Grow & Go Beyond: A Real-World Guide to Using Private Money and Real Estate for Legacy and Impact" Why I Love My Coffee: energize without the jitters – https://WhyILoveMyCoffee.com [https://WhyILoveMyCoffee.com] Start/Restart Your Business Summit (FREE ticket): https://joyminder.com/summit [https://joyminder.com/summit] Connect with Tiffany: 🎁 Free Gift: 🌐 Website: https://aspensagefund.com [https://aspensagefund.com/] 📧 Email: tiffany@aspensagefund.com [tiffany@aspensagefund.com] 📘 Instagram: https://instagram.com/tiffsinvesting [https://instagram.com/tiffsinvesting] 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thankfulinc [https://www.linkedin.com/in/thankfulinc/] 🎥 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@aspensage [https://www.youtube.com/@aspensage] Connect with LeAnn: 📸 Instagram: instagram.com/leannlyon/ 💼 LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/leannlyon/ 🎥 YouTube: youtube.com/JoyMinderSolutions 🌐 Website: https://joyminder.com/podcast [https://joyminder.com/podcast] 📘 Facebook.com/JoyMinderLifestyle/

From Cage to Calling : Planning an Exit and Designing Work You Love with Tom Nassr

Are you feeling burned out at work and wondering if it’s finally time to start a business or even sell the one you’ve built? In this conversation, you’ll hear how serial entrepreneur Tom Nassr went from sweeping a 100,000‑square‑foot warehouse to founding and then successfully exiting his design agency, Checkmate Digital. He shares the real story behind the burnout, the moment he realized his business had become a cage, and why planning an exit is about so much more than the money. Tom also breaks down how he and his co‑founder created Xray.tech [http://Xray.tech] to design smarter systems and automations, giving teams back their time instead of burying them in “tools.” If you’ve ever worried that AI and tech will replace your job, Tom reframes it as a way to build a more joyful, sustainable business that supports your life and your impact. Whether you’re in a corporate job, running a small agency, or early in your entrepreneurship journey, you’ll hear grounded encouragement about seasons of business, letting go of what no longer fits, and aligning your work with the kind of impact you actually care about. Stay with this episode to the end, where host LeAnn Lyon connects Tom’s story back to your own calling and reminds you that you don’t have to take this voyage alone.

The Mental Fitness Shift: Scaling Your Business Without the Burnout (with Emily Heird)

Have you ever felt like you’re doing everything right on the outside—the successful practice, the growth, the reputation—but you're running on fumes on the inside? Today, we are joined by Emily Heird, a performance strategist who hit a major burnout wall while running a multi-site practice and chose to rebuild using the mental fitness principles of elite athletes instead of traditional self-care. We dive deep into * Why viewing your biggest business obstacles as "challenges" rather than "stresses" changes your entire physiological response, * How to shift from a local to a virtual business for true location freedom, and * Why your "why" is the ultimate fuel for long-term growth. If you are a professional or entrepreneur feeling called to move beyond your current business plan and reclaim your time, this conversation is for you. Listen in with me, LeAnn Lyon, your Chief Joy Officer, and then check the show notes for Emily’s links, summit details, and that coffee we kept talking about so you can keep building a joyful, sustainable life and business Get YOUR copy of Joy Minder's S.A.I.L.I.N.G System: https://joyminder.com [https://joyminder.com] Sponsor Links: Why I Love My Coffee: energize without the jitters – https://WhyILoveMyCoffee.com [https://WhyILoveMyCoffee.com] Start/Restart Your Business Summit (FREE ticket): https://joyminder.com/summit [https://joyminder.com/summit] Connect with Emily: 🎁 Free Gift: https://vantageviewcoaching.com/assessment/ [https://vantageviewcoaching.com/assessment/] 🌐 Website: https://www.katschwarz.com/https://vantageviewcoaching.com/ [https://vantageviewcoaching.com/] 📧 Email: emily@vantageviewcoaching.com [emily@vantageviewcoaching.com] 📘 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emilyheird [https://www.instagram.com/emilyheird] 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emily-heird/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/emily-heird/] 🎥 Podcast: https://bio.link/emilyheird [https://bio.link/emilyheird] Connect with LeAnn: 📸 Instagram: instagram.com/leannlyon/ [http://instagram.com/leannlyon/] 💼 LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/leannlyon/ [http://linkedin.com/in/leannlyon/] 🎥 YouTube: youtube.com/JoyMinderSolutions [http://youtube.com/JoyMinderSolutions] 🌐 Website: https://joyminder.com/podcast [https://joyminder.com/podcast] 📘 Facebook.com/JoyMinderLifestyle/ [http://Facebook.com/JoyMinderLifestyle/] 🌐 Replays:https://rss.com/podcasts/beyond-the-business-plan/ [https://rss.com/podcasts/beyond-the-business-plan/]

Chaos to Calm: Scaling Your Business Without Losing What Matters with Katie Sandquist

Are you a big‑vision leader who’s tired of firefighting and wondering if calm, stable growth is even possible for you and your team? In this episode, The Stable Company CEO Katie Sandquist shares how she moved from daily chaos in healthcare tech to building organizations where “calm is a competitive advantage,” and people actually get to work in their gifts. We talk about visionary vs. integrator roles, simple operational rhythms that protect your team from burnout, and small stabilizing steps you can take even if you’re still in a demanding corporate job or real estate role. You’ll also hear how Katie protects her own energy, uses AI tools as a behind‑the‑scenes helper, and lives out her belief that “you always have a choice” in the middle of your storm—right in line with my S.A.I.L.I.N.G stages Navigate the Storms and Grow & Go Beyond. Get YOUR copy of Joy Minder's S.A.I.L.I.N.G System: https://joyminder.com [https://joyminder.com] Sponsor Links: Why I Love My Coffee: energize without the jitters – https://WhyILoveMyCoffee.com [https://WhyILoveMyCoffee.com] Start/Restart Your Business Summit (FREE ticket): https://joyminder.com/summit [https://joyminder.com/summit] Connect with Katie: 🎁 Free Gift: https://www.letslevelup.app/value-new/opt-in-page-80Discovery Meeting 🌐 Website: www.stableco.io [http://www.stableco.io] 📧 Email: katie@stableco.io [katie@stableco.io] 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katie-s-1a7b0a86/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/katie-s-1a7b0a86/] Connect with LeAnn: 📸 Instagram: instagram.com/leannlyon/ [http://instagram.com/leannlyon/] 💼 LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/leannlyon/ [http://linkedin.com/in/leannlyon/] 🎥 YouTube: youtube.com/JoyMinderSolutions [http://youtube.com/JoyMinderSolutions] 🌐 Website: https://joyminder.com/podcast [https://joyminder.com/podcast] 📘 Facebook.com/JoyMinderLifestyle/ [http://Facebook.com/JoyMinderLifestyle/]

Your Story Sells: Publish to Grow Your Business with Suzanne Doyle Ingram

What if your untold story could land high-ticket clients, speaking stages, and global freedom—without years of grinding? Join host LeAnn Lyon and bestselling author Suzanne Doyle Ingram as they unpack how Suzanne pivoted from burnout after the 2008 economic crash, wrote 7 books with 3 young kids, and built a business helping 1,000+ pros publish authority-boosting books like her cheeky hit, "Everybody Has a Book Except You." Discover practical steps to * conquer imposter syndrome * craft outlines that sell * time-block without burnout and leverage books for workshops, courses, and real estate-level compounding revenue. Perfect for burned-out pros eyeing entrepreneurship, this heart-filled chat emphasizes self-care, seasons, and ripple-effect legacies—proving anyone can "grow and go beyond" with one strategic book. Sponsor Links: Why I Love My Coffee: energize without the jitters – https://WhyILoveMyCoffee.com [https://WhyILoveMyCoffee.com] Start/Restart Your Business Summit (FREE ticket): https://joyminder.com/summit [https://joyminder.com/summit] Connect with Suzanne: 🎁 Free Gift: I'll invite them to sign up for my Authority Book podcast: https://publishwithprominence.com/secret [https://publishwithprominence.com/secret] 🌐 Website: https://www.katschwarz.com/https://prominencepublishing.com/ [https://prominencepublishing.com/] 📧 Email: suzanne@prominencepublishing.com [suzanne@prominencepublishing.com] 📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/suzannedoyleingram [https://www.facebook.com/suzannedoyleingram] 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/suzannedoyleingram [https://www.linkedin.com/in/suzannedoyleingram] Connect with LeAnn: 📸 Instagram: instagram.com/leannlyon/ [http://instagram.com/leannlyon/] 💼 LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/leannlyon/ [http://linkedin.com/in/leannlyon/] 🎥 YouTube: youtube.com/JoyMinderSolutions [http://youtube.com/JoyMinderSolutions] 🌐 Website: https://joyminder.com/podcast [https://joyminder.com/podcast] 📘 Facebook.com/JoyMinderLifestyle/ [http://Facebook.com/JoyMinderLifestyle/] 🌐 Replays: https://rss.com/podcasts/beyond-the-business-plan/ [https://rss.com/podcasts/beyond-the-business-plan/]