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

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...

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 busi...

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....

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...

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, "Everyb...

Does it ever feel like your brain throws a “two‑year‑old tantrum” every time you try to move forward in your business or real estate career? In this episode, neuroscience-based real estate coach Birgit Biehl explains what’s really happening in your brain when you procrastinate, numb out, or spiral in overthinking—and how to take gentler, brain‑friendly action instead. You’ll hear how applied neuro...

Feeling burned out? You're not alone, and there IS hope. In this episode, you’ll hear how former San Francisco real estate agent Zehra Ashary hit a wall, walked away, and slowly rebuilt a business that honors her energy, values, and vision for freedom. We talk about what burnout really looks like when you’re “successful on paper,” how to recognize when a career or business is no longer your callin...

What if a volleyball chat sparked a software company , award‑winning books, and the blueprint for your own escape from burnout? In this episode, former teacher Marnie Stockman and lifelong programmer Nick Coniglio share how a casual conversation across a volleyball net led to a niche software platform, a successful exit, and a whole new chapter as leadership authors. You’ll hear how they went from...

Are you feeling burned out at work and wondering if you could actually start a business that gives you financial freedom instead of more stress? Maybe you’re a lawyer, teacher, healthcare professional, or in a corporate job and you’re quietly thinking, “I want to hang my own shingle, but I can’t afford to fail.”​ In this conversation, consultant, speaker, and author Manny Skevofilax shares how he...

Are you burned out at work, quietly wondering if starting a business or a new chapter is the only way to feel alive again? In this conversation, Spencer Jones shares how chasing ego, money, and notoriety took him from a “secure” choir director job straight into rock bottom, complete with people‑pleasing, “energy vampires,” and even suicidal thoughts—and how he rebuilt with a clear, hopeful path fo...

Are you burned out at work, worn down by constant outrage, and wondering if it’s even possible to live unoffendable and at peace?​ In this special bonus solo episode of Beyond the Business Plan, host LeAnn Lyon steps away from strategy and goes straight into a late‑night, tear‑streaked wrestle with obedience, eternity, and what it means to refuse the “bait of Satan” and become truly unoffendable.​...

What if your true calling isn’t the family profession you’ve chased for years? In this powerful conversation, seasoned US and Canadian immigration lawyer and author Andy Semotiuk shares how he walked away from expectations to design a career—and life—built on meaning, creativity, and impact. He reveals how to uncover your deeper “why, ” choose passion over prestige, and use practical tools like th...

Ever wondered how to decode builder lingo, avoid new home pitfalls, and build a location-independent business like living in a Mexican marina? Join LeAnn Lyon and Scott Grozelle, author of --"Secrets Home Builders Don't Want You to Know" --"New Home Sales Without the Nonsense" --"Construction Intelligence for Realtors" Scott shares 30+ years of construction savvy, from architecture to expat consul...

What if AI could make dating feel like fate instead of endless swiping? Join LeAnn Lyon as she chats with Rakesh Naidu, the tech prodigy who dropped out at 15, built a career selling millions in AI software, and launched Fate—a revolutionary dating app curating just 5 hyper-personalized matches to spark real connections. Discover his sweat equity team secrets , navigating App Store rejections, pri...

What if your business success could fuel lasting impact without burnout? In this Season 3 kickoff , LeAnn Lyon recaps triumphs and lessons from past summits and seasons, unveils a key tweak to her SAILING system—renaming G for "Grow and Go Beyond"—and shares her exciting pivot into private money brokering to connect entrepreneurs with real estate opportunities. Discover previews of powerhouse gues...

What if growing your business didn’t require sacrificing your health, your hobbies, or your joy? In this heartfelt conversation, whole-person coach Erin DuPree shares how a decade-long cycle of hustle and burnout, illness, and overwork forced her to completely rethink what sustainable entrepreneurship actually looks like . Explore why you can’t separate “business you” from “whole-person you,” how...

From Layoff to Freedom: Liz Steblay’s Solopreneur Secrets Are you ready to break free from the 9-to-5 grind and build a joyful, successful business on your own terms? In this inspiring episode, Liz Steblay shares her story of turning a sudden layoff into a thriving solopreneur career filled with freedom, financial wisdom, and work-life balance. Learn how Liz built her consulting practice from scra...

What if your biggest setbacks could become your brand's most powerful marketing weapon? Join LeAnn Lyon as she dives into Dave Majzner's extraordinary journey: two decades in restaurants, a pivot to 12 years of healing through Tend to Heart Healing Center, and now revolutionizing marketing with "engagetizing"—AI-crafted hero stories that turn business owners into unforgettable superheroes for clie...

Are you an aspiring entrepreneur feeling stuck or overwhelmed? Discover how to turn burnout into unstoppable energy and create a joyful, resilient business with guest Elian Hann, a trauma-informed executive coach, corporate wellness expert, and best-selling author. In this inspiring conversation, Elian shares her personal journey from corporate burnout to thriving entrepreneurship, practical strat...

What if you could earn passive income from real estate without fixing toilets or chasing tenants? Aspiring entrepreneurs will gain actionable insights on resilience, family support, and scaling to freedom. Nathan Turner, the Canadian Note Guy and founder of Earnest Investing, shares his evolution from owning Curves gyms through the 2008 crash to building a portfolio of performing mortgage notes vi...

Ever felt stuck and ready to build a business that truly reflects your purpose and joy? Discover how embracing resilience, owning your unique story, and aligning your business with your authentic self can unlock new levels of success and fulfillment. Dr. Mel Krug dives deep into overcoming challenges, the power of mindset shifts , and her signature INSPIRE method that guides entrepreneurs from cha...

What if 2025's biggest setbacks were actually your greatest gains? In this heartfelt year-end solo episode of Beyond the Business Plan, LeAnn Lyon reveals how embracing "The Gap and the Gain" transformed her challenges—like a broken leg, pivoting her podcast, and business upheavals—into entrepreneurial breakthroughs. Discover practical insights on journaling for clarity, the power of purpose-drive...

What if your biggest failures and "neurospicy" brain were your greatest entrepreneurial superpowers? Dive into this heart-filled conversation where executive coach Cara Jean Wilson reveals how her research-backed CARA Method—Clarify, Assess, Realign, Achieve— transforms burnout into sustainable success for leaders and aspiring entrepreneurs. Discover practical tools for nervous system regulation,...

Are you living the life you chose or the life you drifted into? In this powerful and heart-forward conversation, we dive deep into what it truly means to reclaim your identity, silence the inner critic, and step boldly into your unique genius. Ly Smith shares her extraordinary journey from losing herself in years of caretaking and expectations to rediscovering purpose, joy, and the inner calling s...

Are you ready to unleash your creative potential and build a joyful business? Explore how embracing your whole voice and creativity can transform your entrepreneurial journey, no matter your age or stage. Discover the power of joy, play, and resilience in business, and why it’s never too late to begin. From personal stories of overcoming cultural limits to practical advice on building a business f...