Ever wondered why leadership feels harder than ever, and why so many managers never quite make the leap into true leadership? In this episode of Make Your Passion Pay, I sit down with the insightful and inspiring Dr. Andy Neillie to explore exactly that.
Together, we dive deep into what really shapes a leader, why leadership is in such short supply today, and how conviction, competence, character, and covenant can turn an overwhelmed manager into someone people genuinely want to follow.
Dr. Andy brings decades of wisdom from the corporate world, franchise ownership, keynote stages, and even lessons learned from 15 rescued dogs, all woven together with heart, humility, and humor.
Join us as we unpack the lifelong journey of leadership, the power of showing up with integrity, and the personal stories that shaped Andy’s belief that leadership is always a comma, never a period. If you’re building a business, leading a team, or working on becoming the leader your purpose is calling you to be, this conversation is packed with insight, clarity, and encouragement.
Dr. Andy Neillie’s Bio:
I’m Dr. Andy Neillie, and my mission is to develop leaders who inspire trust, build strong cultures, and elevate the people around them. I believe leadership is learned through experience, reflection, and a commitment to showing up with character every single day.
My own journey started under a terrible boss who taught me exactly the kind of leader I didn’t want to be. That experience sparked my lifelong commitment to studying leadership and helping others avoid the pain and confusion I once felt. Over the years, I’ve served leaders across industries as an executive coach, keynote speaker, and consultant, while also building and selling a multi-location franchise business. These chapters taught me what leadership really demands, not perfection, but presence.
I’m passionate about equipping leaders with practical, human-centered tools that elevate their influence. My Four Leadership Necessities grew out of decades of watching what actually works inside real organizations. And yes, 15 rescued dogs have taught me a few things about loyalty, consistency, and compassion along the way.
My work is rooted in the belief that:
• Character is the foundation of influence.
• Leadership is behavior, not a title.
• Culture rises and falls on how leaders show up.
• Trust, clarity, and consistency are the cornerstones of lasting impact.
• Leaders never arrive… they grow.
Today, I spend my time coaching executives, training managers, speaking on stages around the world, and creating resources to help leaders step into their highest potential. It’s an honor to support the people who shape workplaces, communities, and legacies.
If you’re ready to grow into the kind of leader others willingly follow, I’d love to support your journey.
Connect with Dr. Andy:
Website: neillieleadership.com (Book a 15-minute call)
Free Ebook: 3 Imperative Leadership Conversations — leadershipmaterials.com
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/andyneillie
YouTube: youtube.com/@andyneillie1779
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Let's spread the joy and build thriving communities together. Keep pursuing your passion with purpose!
Ever wondered how aligning your life with your purpose can completely transform your future? Or how challenges that feel insurmountable might actually be shaping your mission? In this episode of Make Your Passion Pay, I sit down with the extraordinary Alan Lazaros to dive into all of this, and so much more.
Together, we explore how meaning, alignment, and self-awareness create the foundation for a joyful, fulfilling, and profitable life. Alan shares his powerful personal story; from losing his father at age 2 to surviving a near-fatal car accident at 26, and how those defining moments set him on a path away from external success and toward true purpose.
Alan, the Founder and CEO of Next Level University, brings over 11,500 hours of coaching experience and more than 2,200 podcast episodes to this conversation. His heart-led leadership, engineering mindset, and commitment to helping people live in alignment shine through every moment of this interview.
Join us as we break down the journey from passion to purpose to profit, explore what it means to lead with your values, and uncover why meaning is the most sustainable path to success. Tune in to discover how to build a life, and a business, that stays true to who you are. Let’s make your passion pay!
Alan Lazaros’ Bio:
I’m Alan Lazaros, and I help people build lives, businesses, and relationships they’re genuinely proud of.
As the Founder & CEO of Next Level University, I lead a global team committed to bringing positive, heart-driven personal development to every corner of the world.
My journey didn’t begin with clarity. After the death of my father when I was 2 years old and a car accident at 26 that nearly took my life, I realized I was living out of alignment, chasing success on the outside while feeling empty on the inside. That moment became the pivot point that transformed everything.
I transitioned from engineering into human potential, dedicating myself to studying leadership, fulfillment, and personal growth. Today, I’ve recorded over 2,200 episodes, coached for more than 11,500 hours, spoken on countless stages, and supported individuals and teams around the globe in reaching their next level.
My work is grounded in values like alignment, consistency, integrity, and continuous improvement. Whether I’m coaching, podcasting, speaking, or leading my team, my mission remains the same: To help others live their most aligned, meaningful, purpose-driven lives.
I believe everyone has a “next level” in them, and with the right habits, clarity, and community, anything is possible.
Connect with Alan:
Website: https://www.nextleveluniverse.com/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@NextLevelUniversity/videos
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Let's spread the joy and build thriving communities together. Keep pursuing your passion with purpose!
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
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Let's spread the joy and build thriving communities together. Keep pursuing your passion with purpose!
Are your work and personal values in sync? In this episode of Make Your Passion Pay, I—your "little spark"—explore how aligning your work with your core values can transform your career into a joyful, successful journey. Inspired by the eWomen Network Icon Conference, we dive into the six c's from the Make Your Passion Pay Playbook: clarity, connection, community, collaboration, commitment, and creativity.
Discover why "culture eats strategy for breakfast" and how core values are the bedrock of an organization’s mission. Learn from Kym Yancey’s insights on clarity in marketing and how your unique passions set you apart. Uncover the power of collaboration, as seen in eWomen Network and BNI, and the commitment needed to make your passions profitable.
Finally, I share Sandra Yancey and Ken Honda’s wisdom on money mindset—viewing money as a flow of currency and embracing gratitude. Tune in, subscribe, and join our mission to create values-driven workplaces. Let's make your passion pay!
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Ever wondered how you can extend your life by aligning it with your passions? Or how the concept of retirement might be holding you back from living a fulfilling life? In this episode of Make Your Passion Pay, I sit down with the inspiring Dr. Karin Lubin to unravel these mysteries and more!
Together, we dive into the power of clarity in achieving longevity and fulfillment, and why societal pressures shouldn't dictate your path. Dr. Karin, with her Lubin Lifeline to Longevity program, shares her transformative journey from burnout to becoming a beacon of holistic health, integrating body, mind, and soul.
Join us as we explore the six C’s of making passion pay and the transformative power of journaling and gratitude. Tune in to discover how to embrace your authentic self and lead a joyful, passion-driven life. Let's make your passion pay!
Dr. Karin Lubin's Bio:
I’m Karin Lubin, Ed.D., and my mission is to inspire you to live with passion, vitality, and purpose—no matter your age or stage of life.
Drawing from my own journey of transformation, I developed The Lubin Lifeline for Longevity, a holistic program designed to energize and empower individuals to become their best selves from the inside out.
With a background in public education as a teacher and administrator, I earned my doctorate in Educational and Organizational Leadership in 2001. After experiencing burnout, I found a new path that led to over a decade as Director and Trainer of The Passion Test programs, working alongside transformational leaders Janet and Chris Attwood. Along the way, I created tools to help individuals build resilience, clarify their purpose, and make a greater impact in their lives, businesses, and communities.
My work is rooted in the following values, which guide everything I offer—from movement and nutrition coaching to soulful journaling and personal growth circles:
I now live in Santa Fe, New Mexico, with my husband and find sanctuary on the land near Abiquiú. This peaceful, soulful place continues to offer deep insight and connection to nature, which I bring into my work with clients.
If you’re ready to reclaim your vitality and create meaningful change, I’d be honored to walk alongside you.
Connect with Karin:
Dr. Karin Lubin: https://drkarinlubin.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/doctorkarinlubin/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/karinlubin/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karinlubin/
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Are you ready to transform your work life and make your passion pay? Join me, the "little spark," as I kick off the "Make Your Passion Pay" podcast alongside Beth Lefevre, Executive Director of Master Life Inc. Have you ever wondered how aligning your work with personal values can create a joyful and successful environment? In this episode, Beth and I dive into the power of clarity, culture, and community in business.
Beth, a senior master trainer for the Passion Test, shares how this transformative tool can help businesses and individuals discover their life’s purpose, creating a ripple effect of positivity and fulfillment. Listen as Beth recounts a success story from a call center in Hermosillo, Mexico, where implementing the Passion Test for Business led to a cultural transformation. We also explore the mindset shift needed to focus on positive outcomes and take decisive actions aligned with your passions. Tune in and start your journey towards a passion-driven workplace!
Beth Lefevre's Bio:
Beth Lefevre, Executive Director of Master Life, Inc. is a team coordinator and trainer for executive teams. She specializes in behavior management, open communication methods and train the trainer techniques. Beth has been working for over 30 years to inspire and educate individuals, businesses, and organizational teams to create cooperation, communication, and cultural connection in all areas of their lives.
Beth is also, one of the senior master trainers, for The Passion Test for Business, The Passion Test, and The Passion Test for Kids and Teens; traveling the world, facilitating training courses based on the NY Times, best-selling book, by Janet Bray Attwood and Chris Attwood, “The Passion Test, The Effortless Path to Discovering Your Purpose”.
Beth is an international speaker and presenter; having done trainings, courses and workshops in the United States, Canada, Central & South America, India, Australia, and Europe. She has also been a part of the Hispanic culture for over 50 years, so she speaks Spanish fluently AND understands the nuances of that culture.
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A 33 minute consultation to understand and take action on one personal or professional challenge.
Connect with Beth:
Website: MoneyLifeFreedom.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/169NnGcULS/?mibextid=wwXIfr
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bocabeth?igsh=dHdpb2FmZnJtNGtq&utm_source=qr
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Are you ready to transform your passion into a profitable venture? In the very first episode of "Make Your Passion Pay," I invite you to join me on a journey to create joyful, successful work environments that truly resonate with your heart. With my background as a transformational coach and creator of the "Make Your Passion Pay Playbook," I'll guide you in aligning your work with your personal values.
In this episode, I introduce the "Six C's to Profitable Success" framework, a roadmap for heart-centered entrepreneurs to thrive. From discovering your "why" with Clarity to building a supportive Community and harnessing your Creativity, each step is designed to unlock your unique potential. We'll dive into these concepts with thematic discussions, expert interviews, and insights from fellow business owners.
Subscribe, share, and engage with our community as we embark on this exciting adventure together. Let's unlock the playbook to building a business that truly reflects your passions and values. Join me, and let's make your passion pay!
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Have you walked away from a toxic workplace to build something better—only to find yourself stuck trying to lead a team, manage people, and stay joyful through it all?
Welcome to Make Your Passion Pay, the podcast for bold business owners who’ve taken the leap to create a thriving, values-driven company—but are still figuring out how to build the kind of environment you actually want to work in.
I’m LuAnn Buechler, a hospitality pro turned leadership coach with a master’s degree and decades of experience guiding people just like you. I’ve worked alongside transformational leaders like Dr. Ivan Misner—and now, I’m here to help you lead with joy.
Each week, we’ll dig into the mindset shifts, leadership tools, and people strategies you need to not just survive—but truly thrive in business and life.
If you’re ready to turn your passion into profit without the burnout… you're in the right place.
Subscribe now to Make Your Passion Pay—and let’s build a better workplace, together.
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Let's spread the joy and build thriving communities together. Keep pursuing your passion with purpose!