Capital with Clarity: Private Money. Powerful Moves.

Stacey Chillemi
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What if funding your next deal wasn't confusing… risky… or overwhelming? Welcome to Capital with Clarity, the straight-talking podcast from Beyond Impact Capital, founded by private money expert LeAnn Lyon, where private money meets confidence. LeAnn shares practical insights on private lending, real estate funding, and smart capital strategies in a way that actually makes sense. No hype. No jargon. Just calm, clear steps to help you fund smarter, scale faster, and move with certainty. If you're ready to think bigger, act bolder, and understand the money game, you're in the right place. Let's build.

Episodes

  1. Apr 16

    Private Money Made Simple: Real Estate, Legacy, and Impact

    Private money and real estate can sound intimidating, but they do not have to be. In this episode, Lisa Urbanski talks with LeAnn Lyon about how investors, entrepreneurs, and purpose-driven professionals can use real estate-backed strategies to build wealth, create impact, and leave a meaningful legacy without becoming full-time real estate experts. You’ll learn: ✨ What private money actually is ✨ The biggest myths about private money and real estate investing ✨ How to find the right role based on your time, capital, and goals ✨ Why legacy and impact matter in wealth-building ✨ The best low-risk first step if you are curious but cautious LeAnn also shares the heart behind her book Grow and Go Beyond and how it helps readers better understand real estate, ask smarter questions, and move forward with more clarity and confidence. ────────────────────────────────────────── CONNECT WITH LEANN LYON: 🌐 Beyond Impact Capital — Private money + deal funding solutions: https://beyondimpactcapital.com 💼 LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/leannlyon 📚 Free Resource: Deal Checklist Worksheet — https://beyondimpactcapital.com/dealchecklist 🎙 Podcast: Beyond the Business Plan — https://BeyondTheBusinessPlan.show 🚀 Summit: Join the Beyond the Business Plan Summit — https://joyminder.com/summit ──────────────────────────────────────────

    22 min

  2. Mar 31

    How to Avoid Costly Mistakes in Private Money

    Private money can create real opportunity—but without the right structure, it can also lead to costly mistakes. In this episode, host Lisa Urbanski talks with LeAnn Lyon about how private money brokers help borrowers and lenders make smarter decisions, avoid common pitfalls, and find the right fit for each deal. You’ll learn: ✨ Why private money gets complicated quickly ✨ What can go wrong without proper guidance ✨ How structure protects both borrowers and lenders ✨ Why the right lender match matters ✨ Who private money is best suited for LeAnn also shares how her background in teaching and real estate helps her guide clients with clarity, strategy, and confidence. ────────────────────────────────────────── CONNECT WITH LEANN LYON: 🌐 Beyond Impact Capital — Private money + deal funding solutions: https://beyondimpactcapital.com 💼 LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/leannlyon 📚 Free Resource: Deal Checklist Worksheet — https://beyondimpactcapital.com/dealchecklist 🎙 Podcast: Beyond the Business Plan — https://BeyondTheBusinessPlan.show 🚀 Summit: Join the Beyond the Business Plan Summit — https://joyminder.com/summit ──────────────────────────────────────────

    17 min

  3. Mar 24

    Private Money Lending: How to Reduce Risk

    Before you lend another dollar, learn the steps that help protect your money. In this episode, Lisa Urbanski talks with LeAnn Lyon about how private money lending works, what can go wrong, and how to make safer, smarter lending decisions.  You’ll learn: 💡 what private money lending is 🏦 how institutional lending differs from individual lending 🚩 warning signs to look for in borrowers and deals 📄 why structure and documentation matter ⚖️ how professionals help reduce risk 🔒 what FinCEN regulations mean for lenders ────────────────────────────────────────── CONNECT WITH LEANN LYON: 🌐 Beyond Impact Capital — Private money + deal funding solutions: https://beyondimpactcapital.com 💼 LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/leannlyon 📚 Free Resource: Deal Checklist Worksheet — https://beyondimpactcapital.com/dealchecklist 🎙 Podcast: Beyond the Business Plan — https://BeyondTheBusinessPlan.show 🚀 Summit: Join the Beyond the Business Plan Summit — https://joyminder.com/summit ──────────────────────────────────────────

    18 min

  4. Mar 4

    Can’t Scale Your Rentals? Build a Smarter Funding Plan

    If you feel stuck at one or two rentals because banks keep tightening the rules, this conversation will help you see your next step clearly. In this episode, Lisa Urbanski talks with private lending strategist LeAnn Lyon about how investors thoughtfully scale into small portfolios using private money and long-term financing tools—without ignoring risk, math, or reality. This will help you understand your options, avoid common mistakes, and move forward with confidence.  You’ll learn: 🏦  Why traditional lending quietly limits growth 💰 When private money makes sense (and when it doesn’t) 🔁 How the BRRR strategy works in real life 📊 What DSCR loans are—and how they support scaling ⚠️ The red flags that derail new investors 🧠 The mindset shift from “one door” to long-term wealth Scaling isn’t about rushing. It’s about using the right funding tool at the right stage of the deal. The sooner you understand that, the more control you have. ────────────────────────────────────────── CONNECT WITH LEANN LYON: 🌐 Beyond Impact Capital — Private money + deal funding solutions: https://beyondimpactcapital.com 💼 LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/leannlyon 📚 Free Resource: Deal Checklist Worksheet — https://beyondimpactcapital.com/dealchecklist 🎙 Podcast: Beyond the Business Plan — https://BeyondTheBusinessPlan.show 🚀 Summit: Join the Beyond the Business Plan Summit — https://joyminder.com/summit ──────────────────────────────────────────

    32 min

  5. Feb 25

    Close Deals Faster: Safe Funding for Flips & BRRR

    That deal won’t wait 30–45 days—so here’s how to fund it fast without getting reckless. Host Lisa Urbanski sits down with private lending expert LeAnn Lyon to show you how to use short-term funding strategically so you can move quickly, stay protected, and keep your profit. You’ll learn: ⚡ How to get funding fast (without panic decisions) 🧠 What lenders actually need so you can prepare today 📊 The 3 numbers that unlock approvals (ARV, rehab, exit) 🛡️ The red flags that turn “fast” into “dangerous” 🚀 Your first steps to get “ready-to-close” before the next deal hits ────────────────────────────────────────── CONNECT WITH LEANN LYON: 🌐 Beyond Impact Capital — Private money + deal funding solutions: https://beyondimpactcapital.com 💼 LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/leannlyon 📚 Free Resource: Deal Checklist Worksheet — https://beyondimpactcapital.com/dealchecklist 🎙 Podcast: Beyond the Business Plan — https://BeyondTheBusinessPlan.show 🚀 Summit: Join the Beyond the Business Plan Summit — https://joyminder.com/summit ──────────────────────────────────────────

    29 min

  6. Feb 16

    Bank Said No? Private Money Real Estate Funding (Fast, Flexible, Legit)

    Ever had a solid real estate deal… and the bank still said no? In this episode, host Lisa Urbanski talks with private money broker LeAnn Lyon about what private money really is, who it’s for, and how to use it safely and strategically. You’ll learn: Why banks reject good deals (and why it’s not personal)What “private money” means in simple termsWhen private money is a smart option (and when it isn’t)The 3 ways investors get into trouble: timelines, terms, exits3 smart first steps before you reach out to a lender or broker ────────────────────────────────────────── CONNECT WITH LEANN LYON: 🌐 Beyond Impact Capital — Private money + deal funding solutions: https://beyondimpactcapital.com 💼 LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/leannlyon 📚 Free Resource: Deal Checklist Worksheet — https://beyondimpactcapital.com/dealchecklist 🎙 Podcast: Beyond the Business Plan — https://BeyondTheBusinessPlan.show 🚀 Summit: Join the Beyond the Business Plan Summit — https://joyminder.com/summit ──────────────────────────────────────────

    24 min

  7. 09/02/2025

    Values-First Growth: Build a Business With Joy

    Burned out but still dreaming bigger? This episode shows you how to turn your calling into a business you enjoy without the hustle hangover.  Host Stacey Chillemi sits down with LeAnn Lyon, entrepreneur coach and Chief Joy Officer at Joy Minder, to unpack a values-first path to starting (or restarting) a business. From faith-rooted resilience to her nautical SAILING System—Set your course, Anchor readiness, Ignite commitment, Launch with support—LeAnn shares practical steps to move from clarity to consistent action. We dive into journaling that sparks decisions, simplifies your brand, chooses tools (not toys), and explains why career-changers—especially teachers and trades—are primed to win in entrepreneurship. You’ll learn how to: ✨Design a joy-first business that fits real life, not burnout ⛵ Use the SAILING System to go from vision → launch 🔥 Simplify your brand and messaging so clients “get it” fast 💪 Build resilience after setbacks with faith, habits, and community 📱 Choose AI + systems that save time (and skip the shiny objects) 👥 Find the right tribe: coaches, masterminds, and mentors who lift you Ready to build a business you actually enjoy? Subscribe, share, and take one brave micro-step today... Let joy be your growth strategy. ────────────────────────────────────────── CONNECT WITH LEANN LYON: 🌐 Beyond Impact Capital — Private money + deal funding solutions: https://beyondimpactcapital.com 💼 LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/leannlyon 📚 Free Resource: Deal Checklist Worksheet — https://beyondimpactcapital.com/dealchecklist 🎙 Podcast: Beyond the Business Plan — https://BeyondTheBusinessPlan.show 🚀 Summit: Join the Beyond the Business Plan Summit — https://joyminder.com/summit ──────────────────────────────────────────

    45 min
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What if funding your next deal wasn't confusing… risky… or overwhelming? Welcome to Capital with Clarity, the straight-talking podcast from Beyond Impact Capital, founded by private money expert LeAnn Lyon, where private money meets confidence. LeAnn shares practical insights on private lending, real estate funding, and smart capital strategies in a way that actually makes sense. No hype. No jargon. Just calm, clear steps to help you fund smarter, scale faster, and move with certainty. If you're ready to think bigger, act bolder, and understand the money game, you're in the right place. Let's build.

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