Guest - Clicks and bricks Podcast

Sunrise Premiums – Steve Kessler – Ep. #71

On today’s edition of our business podcast, we sat down with Steve Kessler. He shared his insights on building a successful business in the travel voucher industry and shared tips and tricks on how to navigate the competitive market. With over 20 years of experience in the industry, Steve has worked with numerous companies across the nation and has built a thriving business with his company, Sunrise Premiums. He shared stories about his journey as an entrepreneur, including his decision to leave the restaurant industry and start his own venture. Steve also discussed the challenges he faced along the way and the lessons he learned, offering valuable insights for aspiring entrepreneurs. https://youtu.be/83Ok0MW4pgo This Episode’s Highlights Insourcing vs Outsourcing: Steve discusses the pros and cons of both approaches and shares his experiences with each in the travel voucher industry. Getting bigger franchises on board with your ideas: Steve shares his strategies for persuading larger companies to partner with his business and implement his innovative ideas. New tech that has helped evolve his company: Steve talks about the latest technology and tools that have helped him stay ahead of the competition and drive growth for Sunrise Premium The key to longevity in industries such as Steve’s Takeaways/Advice: Overcoming hard times: Steve emphasizes the importance of a strong team and fostering a positive work environment, where employees feel like they are working with him, not for him. Teamwork: Steve stresses the value of collaboration and encourages entrepreneurs to build a strong support system to weather the storms that come with running a business. Listening to others: Steve admits that he has learned to listen to others more and not dismiss potential opportunities out of hand. Positive attitude: Steve credits his positive attitude and belief in his product for helping him weather tough times and keep moving forward. Personal belief in product: Steve emphasizes the importance of a personal connection to the product or service being offered, rather than just focusing on financial gain. Memorable Quote: If you are looking to boost sales and fundraising, consider offering travel incentives and vacation packages. These can help convert prospective clients into loyal, happy customers, drive traffic to your website, and keep your staff satisfied. Steve’s company, Sunrise Premiums can help you increase brand awareness, leads, and productivity through sales incentive programs for employees or advertising campaigns with travel vouchers. * ZERO BBB complaints in 23 years of business * Want to be a Guest on our Show? Apply Now Connect with Steve Envelope Linkedin Globe

Episode #285: David Carmell

David Carmell is the founder of DealRockit and Startup Rockit—platforms built to level the playing field for entrepreneurs by connecting them with capital, talent, and opportunity. A lawyer-turned-operator-turned-entrepreneur, David understands every side of the table and is obsessed with making access simple, fast, and fair.

Episode #284: Benj Miller

Benj Miller is a serial entrepreneur, business coach, and the chief architect/co-founder of System & Soul—an operating framework built to help companies scale by combining the rigor of systems with the heartbeat of culture. He matters because he’s walked the path himself: from self-taught designer to agency founder who grew 300% and then rebuilt through better leadership, clarity, and process. Today, he helps founders move from founder-led to leadership-team-led so their businesses can truly grow.

Episode #283: Enrique & Joslym Den

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 #280: Bryant Cruse

Episode #279: Neil Twa

Neil Twa is the CEO of Voltage Holdings and a serial entrepreneur who’s helped launch and scale Amazon FBA brands to seven and eight figures. In this Clicks & Bricks episode, Neil shares how he went from coding on a Commodore 64 to managing global projects at IBM—and why he left corporate life to build lifestyle-driven eCommerce companies. If you’re serious about creating intrinsic brand value (not just flipping products), Neil’s playbook will resonate.

Episode #278: Jeff Bettag

Jeff Bettag is a certified health coach, longtime Juice Plus+ independent distributor, and the creator of EatTheDamnSalad.com. With nearly two decades in fitness and wellness, Jeff blends practical nutrition, simple training frameworks, and entrepreneurial grit to help busy people—especially business owners—protect their most valuable asset: their health.

Episode #277: Phillip Miranda

Phillip Miranda — Building Miranda Detailing from the Ground Up Phillip Miranda is the co-founder of Miranda Detailing in Chesterfield, VA, which he runs alongside his wife, Jessica. What began as a leap of faith—moving to a new state with debt and no safety net—has grown into one of the most recognized detailing services in their region. Phillip’s story is a masterclass in perseverance, adaptability, and transforming passion into a thriving multi-stream business. Top 5 Takeaways from the Episode: Started from scratch: Phillip and Jessica moved from Vermont to Virginia with debt, no clients, and no formal business plan—but built a successful detailing shop through sheer determination. Pivoting with trends: Early partnerships with Groupon helped them gain traction, and today they leverage YouTube, affiliate marketing, and merch sales for multiple revenue streams. Passion as a driver: Their love for detailing turned what many see as a simple service into a high-value luxury experience for their clients. From local to global reach: YouTube enabled Phillip to teach detailing worldwide, growing a following of enthusiasts and pros, and opening new income avenues beyond their local market. Future-focused: He’s developing an online subscription training platform for aspiring and seasoned detailers, featuring monthly guest experts, business tips, and hands-on demos. Watch the full episode now on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FOr_KaMFoU4 Memorable Quote: “If you’re on the fence… now’s the time to jump into it. Don’t wait. Just do it.” Want to be a Guest on our Show? Apply Now Connect with Phillip Linkedin Globe Facebook

Episode #276: Niki Dealey

Niki Dealey is the President & Founder of Dealey Media International, a major media and digital marketing firm serving small businesses nationwide (and overseas). A self-taught, 15+ year veteran, Niki blends affordable execution with advisory-level strategy—matching each client’s objectives, budget, and deadlines to tools that actually move the needle.