Buy Back Your Time with Ian Noble

Have you ever wondered how you can build a business with strong core values, exit it successfully, and then create true time freedom through passive real estate investing? In this episode of Make Your Passion Pay, I sit down with entrepreneur and investor Ian Noble to explore all of that and more. Together, we dive into Ian’s journey from running a 14-location family business with over 90 employees to selling that company and shifting into full-time passive real estate investing. Ian shares how core values like quality, teamwork, and treating people with dignity shaped his company culture, increased the business’s value, and ultimately helped him attract the right buyers when it came time to sell. We also explore the mindset shifts entrepreneurs face after exiting a business, the importance of diversifying beyond a single income stream, and why building a company as if you're going to sell it can completely transform the way you lead today. This conversation is full of practical advice for business owners, leaders, and anyone interested in building long-term wealth through passive investing. Tune in to learn how passive income can help you buy back your time, reduce risk, and build a legacy that extends far beyond your business. Let’s make your passion pay! Ian Noble’s Bio: I’m Ian Noble, founder of RunSteady Investments. I spent 14 years owning and operating a service business in Austin, Texas, where I helped grow the company to 14 locations and more than 90 employees. In 2023, I successfully exited that business and shifted my focus to something I’ve been passionate about for over a decade, helping people build wealth through passive real estate investing. I’ve been an active real estate investor for more than 10 years, with properties in Texas and Colorado, along with passive investments in mobile home parks, self-storage, private lending, and various debt funds. After experiencing firsthand how owning and eventually selling a business can consume your time and energy, I became committed to teaching entrepreneurs how to diversify their wealth, reduce burnout, and create true time freedom through passive income. I earned my degree in economics from the University of Texas, and today my wife Lauren and I live in Austin, Texas with our three children. When I’m not helping investors grow their portfolios, you’ll find me running marathons or traveling internationally with my family. It’s my mission to make passive real estate investing accessible, simple, and educational for business owners who want to build long-term wealth without adding more to their plate. If you're ready to diversify your income and start investing for freedom, I’d love to support your journey. Connect with Ian: Free Passive Investing in Real Estate Cheat Sheet Join Ian’s Passive Investor Mailing List LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/iannoble1/ Instagram: @ian_invests Website: runsteadyinvestments.com Thanks for tuning in! Remember to share and rate the episode if you enjoyed it. Don’t forget to visit LuAnnB.com and connect with me on Instagram and Facebook! Let’s spread the joy and build thriving communities together. Keep pursuing your passion with purpose! Thanks for tuning in! Remember to share and rate the episode if you enjoyed it. Don't forget to check out my website LuAnn.com and connect with me on Instagram and Facebook! Let's spread the joy and build thriving communities together. Keep pursuing your passion with purpose!