Podcast Appearances
Boring Business Myths, Burnout Lessons and Passive Wealth
In this episode of The Best Ever CRE, Ian Noble, founding partner at RunSteady Investments, shares how fourteen years of running a family dry cleaning business led to burnout, a brutal COVID revenue collapse, and the realization that passion and systems matter more than social media hype about “boring businesses.” He explains his pivot to real estate as both an LP and fund-to-funds syndicator, why he favors low-risk private lending and mobile home parks, and how he structures deals so investors get equal or better terms than going direct.
Ian and the hosts dig into operator due diligence, red flags like wild equity multiples, the realities of depreciation benefits, and why walking every property and backing only trusted teams is non-negotiable.
Listen on Spotify and Apple Podcast
Exiting a Dry Cleaning Business and Building Passive Income
Rick’s Cleaners is one of those Austin staples that’s been around forever. A true small business success story dating back to the 80s. And today’s guest, Ian Noble, literally grew up in it. His dad is the Rick.
After college, Ian stepped in to help run the family business, bringing fresh ideas that made it more efficient and profitable than ever. But eventually, he decided to hang up the hangers and take on a new challenge.
After selling the business, Ian shifted his focus to helping others build passive income through real estate. His company, RunSteady Investments, is tapping into a powerful but often overlooked asset class —> mobile home parks.
This episode is about legacy, reinvention, and what it takes to build real long-term wealth.
Listen on Spotify and Apple Podcast
Ian Noble on Selling His Business and Finding Freedom in Real Estate
In this episode of Groundbreakers, Ian Noble, founding partner at RunSteady Investments, shares his journey from building a 15-location dry cleaning business to walking away from it entirely.
After spending years managing 90 employees and growing a successful company, Ian realized the business was running him, not the other way around. Burned out and missing time with his family, he made the hard decision to sell and transition into real estate investing.
Listen on Spotify
From Business Owner to Real Estate Investor
In this powerful episode of The Park Profit, Ian Noble opens up about his transition from running a family dry cleaning business to building long-term wealth through real estate.
He shares the emotional rollercoaster of stepping away from a business he built, the burnout that often shadows entrepreneurship, and the life-changing benefits of tax-efficient real estate investing.
Learn how Austin’s evolving market, mobile home parks, and strategic partnerships played a role in Ian’s transformation—and discover practical strategies for navigating the shift from active to passive investing.
Raising Kids of Character Through Fatherhood and the Power of Presence
In this episode of Raising Them Right, Ian Noble, a husband, father of three, and longtime business owner / real estate investor shares what it truly means to be present for your children.
Ian has now focused his career on helping others create more time by building wealth through passive real estate income streams.
Ian shares heartfelt lessons on fatherhood and leadership - offering practical wisdom on guiding kids with presence, purpose, and integrity. A powerful conversation for parents and mentors alike, this episode explores how small, consistent acts of love can shape children and lasting legacies.
Listen on Spotify
.png/:/cr=t:6.45%25,l:0%25,w:100%25,h:87.09%25/rs=w:515,h:234,cg:true)
Interested in Passive Investing in Real Estate?
Gain essential insights to navigate the process, learn the right questions to ask, and follow a concise step-by-step guide. Plus: Master the basics with 21 Key Terms commonly used.