Episode #178: Main Event Boxing – Mike Stegall
Mike Stegall of Main Event Boxing: Fighting for Fitness, Community & Entrepreneurial Dreams Mike Stegall is a professional boxer turned small business owner, who recently opened Main Event Boxing in High Ridge, Missouri. A proud local with over 100 amateur bouts and a pro record of 6-0-3, Mike shares how he transitioned from climbing cell towers and handyman work to launching a boutique boxing gym that’s already making a huge community impact. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Bt4hX72m2A Top 5 Takeaways from the Episode: Boxing is more than fitness—it’s mindset training. Mike uses his fight experience to teach confidence, discipline, and resilience to everyone from youth to adults. Social media built his gym. Every member of Main Event joined because they saw Mike’s journey online—he hasn’t spent a dime on ads. Handyman hustle funded the dream. Mike saved money from his first business and invested it into building the gym with his own hands. He charges what the service is worth. Even in a low-income area, Mike doesn’t discount his services—he believes commitment drives results. No Plan B. Mike is all-in on Main Event and already envisions future locations and online training offerings. If starting a business is something you’re thinking about doing—just do it. It’s going to be hard. At least twice a week you’ll feel like a failure, but just keep going. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Bt4hX72m2A Memorable Quote: If starting a business is something you’re thinking about doing—just do it. It’s going to be hard. At least twice a week you’ll feel like a failure, but just keep going. Want to be a Guest on our Show? Apply Now Connect with Mike Globe Envelope
Episode #177: Time Doctor – Liam Martin
Liam Martin of Time Doctor: Optimizing Remote Work Through Data and Grit Liam Martin, co-founder of Time Doctor, joined Clicks & Bricks Podcast to share his raw, real, and inspiring entrepreneurial journey—from college dropout to building one of the world’s most powerful remote work platforms. Based in Montreal, Liam is a data-driven leader on a mission to transform how we work in the digital age—and he’s not afraid to question everything along the way. Here are five key takeaways from the episode: Entrepreneurship isn’t a choice—it’s a calling. Liam describes it as something you do because nothing else fits. After being fired from almost every job, he found his place creating his own systems instead of living in someone else’s. Time Doctor was born from solving his own problem. While running a virtual tutoring business, Liam couldn’t track how long tutors were actually working—so he built a tool to fix that. Today, that tool is used by teams in 43+ countries. Remote work has permanently changed the game. Before the pandemic, 4.5% of the U.S. workforce was remote. Now it’s over 30%—and Liam says the best talent expects that flexibility. AI isn’t coming—it’s here. Time Doctor uses machine learning to analyze thousands of work patterns and offer actionable productivity insights. The company boasts the world’s largest second-by-second work database. High performers deserve freedom. Liam urges leaders to give their top 10% the space to thrive—even if that means 10 smoke breaks a day. “Measure output, not process.” Ready to dive into the future of remote work, entrepreneurship, and AI? Watch the full episode now at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yzeIeE4p32w Memorable Quote: If you’re not passionate about solving the problem, you’ll probably quit before the breakthrough. Want to be a Guest on our Show? Apply Now Connect with Liam Facebook Linkedin Globe
Episode #176: Utkarsh & Prateek
Tania Khazaal (Tanya the Herbalist), CEO of Your Life Tania Khazaal—better known as Tanya the Herbalist—is a coach, creator, and community builder helping people reclaim health, purpose, and agency. After witnessing her mother’s decline on pharmaceuticals, Tania dove into herbalism, rebuilt her own well-being, and transformed a tea side-hustle into a seven-figure, mission-driven brand. Today, through CEO of Your Life and her She’s Empowered community, she champions faith, emotional resilience, and practical daily habits that create lasting change. In this episode, Tania shares how she shifted from corporate life and basement tea packing to digital products, courses, and coaching—while keeping her compass set on faith, family, and service. Her framework centers on four pillars (inner world/spirituality, lifestyle & well-being, relationships, and vision/legacy) and a deceptively simple cadence: 18 minutes a day. Top Takeaways From crisis to calling: Her mother’s health battle sparked a deep dive into herbalism and holistic healing, leading to a purpose-led business. Product → platform: Moving from physical teas to ebooks, funnels, and courses unlocked scale and financial freedom. Four-pillar operating system: Inner world (faith), health, relationships, and vision—progress across all four creates durable happiness. Relationships matter: She spotlights estrangement as a “silent epidemic” and teaches emotional regulation over cut-off culture. 18 minutes a day: Small, daily commitments compound to ~100 hours/year—enough to change your health, business, and life. Ready to be the CEO of your life? Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=42QHMV4EYW0 (search: “Clicks and Bricks Tanya the Herbalist”) Memorable Quote: “You can literally change your entire life in 10 years with 18 minutes a day.” Want to be a Guest on our Show? Apply Now Connect with Tania Linkedin Instagram Facebook
Episode #174: Damen Jackson – Ron Fernum
Guest Profile: Ron Farnum of Damen Jackson | Branding from the Outside In Meet Ron Farnum, Founder of Damen Jackson – Branding Built on StrategyRon Farnum is the founder of Damen Jackson, a Chicago-based branding and design agency with over two decades of experience helping companies align their identity, messaging, and visual presence. With a process called Step Zero, Ron and his team bring clients into the branding conversation—making it faster, smarter, and more actionable for today’s fast-moving businesses. 5 Key Takeaways from Ron’s Episode: Start with strategy, not style. Damen Jackson’s Step Zero method puts collaboration at the core of branding so clients can take action, not just take notes. Think like your customer. Ron stresses the importance of seeing your business from the outside in—if your messaging doesn’t land with your audience, it’s just noise. Consistency beats perfection. Whether you post on social once a week or daily, staying consistent builds trust. A dead social feed is worse than no feed at all. Outsource what slows you down. Entrepreneurs need to delegate and trust their teams so they have space to think, pivot, and grow. Your brand is more than your logo. At Damen Jackson, branding is defined as your company’s DNA—how you think, act, communicate, and deliver value. Watch the full episode of Ron Farnum on Clicks & Bricks: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wJjZNfpUOaw Memorable Quote: “If you’re not willing to compete with the guy next to you, then I don’t know what you’re doing in business.” Want to be a Guest on our Show? Apply Now Connect with Ron Linkedin Globe
Episode #173: Weatherskin – Brandon Carbol
Brandon Carbol of Weatherskin: Innovating the Building Envelope with Smart Coatings Brandon Carbol, founder of Weatherskin Coatings, joins the Clicks & Bricks Podcast to share how a construction injury became the catalyst for launching one of Canada’s most exciting eco-conscious product lines. From being a hands-on home builder to innovating building protection systems, Brandon proves that adversity can fuel ingenuity—and that sustainable construction can scale. 5 Key Takeaways from Brandon’s Episode: Turn Setbacks Into Strategy: After a back injury forced him off job sites, Brandon doubled down on his creativity and launched Weatherskin to solve real-world construction challenges. Solutions Over Products: Weatherskin isn’t just selling coatings—it’s delivering smart, energy-efficient building solutions that protect structures and the environment. Start Local, Think Global: Brandon’s search for the right chemist led him around the world—only to discover the perfect partner was in his own city. Build the Team That Builds the Dream: Brandon credits a strong company culture and inclusive mindset for helping Weatherskin survive growing pains and scale quickly. Manufacture Smarter: He encourages founders to outsource manufacturing unless your in-house process adds unique value—like Shelby Mustangs or hand-stitched leather goods. Watch the full interview now on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RQq20I0a–E Memorable Quote: “I always say: hire smarter than myself. That’s how we move the business forward.” Want to be a Guest on our Show? Apply Now Connect with Brandon Linkedin Globe
Episode #172: Founder of GeorgeBryson.io – George Bryson
Guest Profile: George Bryson – Helping Startups Launch with Purpose Founder of GeorgeBryson.io | Former Fiji Water Exec | Startup Whisperer George Bryson is a seasoned fractional CEO and startup mentor with decades of experience launching and scaling consumer packaged goods (CPG) brands. From leading major market expansions for Fiji Water to founding his own beverage company, Wild Poppy Juice, George has lived the full startup lifecycle—and now he’s helping others do the same. In Episode 172 of Clicks & Bricks, George shares hard-earned wisdom and a clear roadmap for entrepreneurs ready to turn their ideas into thriving businesses. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K24XmDxBaIo Top 5 Takeaways from George Bryson’s Episode: Startups begin with vision, but succeed through systems. George walks through his 4 core fundamentals to have in place before asking for funding. Know your customer deeply. Don’t guess—build real avatars and tailor your strategy to the right audience, not everyone. Margins and math matter. Pricing, production, and cash flow planning are make-or-break elements most founders overlook. Don’t wait for permission. George emphasizes how simply walking into local stores and asking for shelf space can unlock big opportunities. Outsource your weaknesses. Even five hours of outside help a month can help solopreneurs focus on their strengths and grow faster. Watch the full episode now on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K24XmDxBaIo Memorable Quote: “There’s no foul in saying, ‘I’m not great at this’—and bringing someone in to help, even if it’s just five hours a month.” Want to be a Guest on our Show? Apply Now Connect with George Linkedin Globe
Episode #171: iFreshly Digital – Erica Vallejo
How Erica Vallejo Built iFreshly Digital from Hustle to High-Growth Niche Erica Vallejo, founder and CEO of iFreshly Digital, joined the Clicks & Bricks Podcast to share her incredible journey from laid-off single mom to digital marketing powerhouse in the cannabis space. With no safety net, Erica turned gig work into fuel for her entrepreneurial fire, proving that grit and a clear niche can transform a side hustle into a thriving business. Key Takeaways from Episode 171: Believe in Yourself Early: Erica says lack of self-belief held her back more than any external challenge. Niche Down to Scale Up: Choosing cannabis as her niche gave Erica a clear path to exponential growth—even in a state where it’s not yet legal. Outwork Everyone: She worked 12–14 hours a day as a Lyft driver, then studied marketing for 3–4 hours at night to level up. Cannabis Marketing Is Complex—but Possible: From hashtags to ad copy, marketing in this gray-area industry requires strategy, creativity, and legal awareness. The Green Rush Is Just Beginning: Erica predicts massive growth in the cannabis industry—and believes it’s not too late to get in. Watch the Full Episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B-hRqbcjHmw Memorable Quote: “If I don’t go for it, I can’t feed my daughter and I can’t put a roof over her head… There was no other choice.” Want to be a Guest on our Show? Apply Now Connect with Erica Linkedin Globe
Episode #170: From CEO to Survivor to Superhero Mentor – Terrance McMahon
Terrance McMahon – From CEO to Survivor to Superhero Mentor Terrance McMahon | Author, Speaker, Transformation Coach Terrance McMahon’s story is one of extreme transformation. Once a wealthy CEO leading a billion-dollar financial franchise, he found himself on the brink of death from alcohol-related liver failure. After a miraculous transplant, Terrance didn’t just recover—he reinvented himself entirely. Today, he’s a bestselling author, speaker, and coach helping others transform their pain into purpose and build lives of freedom, health, and meaning. Top 5 Takeaways from the Episode: Reinvention Begins with Decision: Terrance teaches that true transformation starts by cutting away what no longer serves you and intentionally stepping into something new. From Algorithms to Impact: He scaled a door-to-door insurance hustle into a billion-dollar enterprise using sales “algorithms”—systems he now helps others develop for freedom-based businesses. The Kintsugi Mindset: Inspired by the Japanese art of mending broken pottery with gold, Terrance believes our visible scars can make us more valuable, not less. Domino Strategy for Growth: By identifying your “change the world” domino and lining up each small win, you can build unstoppable momentum in life and business. From Deathbed to Digital Freedom: After a near-death experience and liver transplant, Terrance sold everything and built a business around helping others create location-independent lives. Watch the full episode to hear Terrance’s wild ride from boardroom to hospital bed to bestselling author: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IWRiPAhqNao Memorable Quote: “Once you assign meaning to your recovery, it’s no longer suffering.” Want to be a Guest on our Show? Apply Now Connect with Terrance Linkedin Globe Tiktok
Episode #169: Welcome to the Writer’s Life – Paulette Perhach
Unleashing Creative Power with Paulette Perhach of Welcome to the Writer’s Life Paulette Perhach is more than just a writer—she’s a creative force guiding others to build a joyful, profitable writing life. As the founder of Welcome to the Writer’s Life and the mind behind powerhouse workshops and mindfulness writing sessions, Paulette is helping freelancers, entrepreneurs, and authors elevate their craft while charging what they’re worth. Her story blends journalism, Peace Corps service, and self-made entrepreneurship into an inspiring roadmap for anyone ready to embrace creativity as a business model. Top 5 Takeaways from Episode 169: Creativity and entrepreneurship are not separate worlds — Paulette proves that embracing both leads to more freedom and fulfillment. Niching isn’t always the answer — Instead of limiting herself, Paulette focuses on the experience of working with her: fun, effective, and tech-savvy. Writers must learn to value their worth — Her coaching programs empower creatives to stop undercharging and start thriving. Overcoming writer’s block is possible — Thanks to her journalism roots and toolkit of creative prompts, Paulette rarely feels stuck. Freedom is the end goal — From freelance success to European nomad life, Paulette designs her business around what makes her feel most alive. Catch the full conversation and get inspired: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l8aQujSJts4 Memorable Quote: “There is no hard and fast cubicle wall between creativity and entrepreneurship.” Want to be a Guest on our Show? Apply Now Connect with Paulette Linkedin Globe Instagram
Episode #168: Joyfully Badass Business Academy – Janifer Wheeler
Guest Profile: Janifer Wheeler – Joyfully Badass Business Academy From Classroom to C-Suite: How Janifer Wheeler is Revolutionizing Small Business Training Janifer Wheeler, founder of the Joyfully Badass Business Academy, turned burnout into breakthrough by transforming her skills as a certified teacher into a thriving productivity consultancy for entrepreneurs. With a mission to make business more joyful, efficient, and impactful, she’s helping small business owners ditch the overwhelm by teaching them how to streamline operations through effective microlearning. As a former elementary school teacher and curriculum designer, Janifer knows the real-world struggles of building something from scratch. She now supports entrepreneurs with time-saving training systems that help teams work smarter, not harder. If you’re tired of chaotic onboarding or inefficient processes, this episode is your roadmap to sanity. 5 Key Takeaways from Janifer’s Episode: Microlearning > Macrolearning: Short, focused trainings are more effective for busy teams than traditional long-form workshops. Start With What You Know: Janifer’s journey began by repurposing her teaching skills for adult learners and business operations. Map Your Business Joy: Document tasks, then identify which spark joy—and which can be delegated or automated. Be Flexible: SOPs are guidelines, not gospel. When weird stuff happens (and it will), adapt and update. Manifest with Intention: Success starts with staying grounded, aligned with your intuition, and building systems around your goals. Watch the Full Episode: Learn how Janifer helps business owners create productive teams without burning out. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XCXH1qWIR5c Memorable Quote: “If it’s not joyful, why do it?” Want to be a Guest on our Show? Apply Now Connect with Janifer Linkedin Globe