Episode #186: Dave Pankratz
Dave Pankratz – Co-Founder of Exchange Collective Dave Pankratz is the co-founder of Exchange Collective, a platform helping retailers add products with zero risk by connecting directly with brands. Based in San Diego, Dave and his twin brother turned their retail background into a powerful solution for both store owners and manufacturers navigating the challenges of inventory, e-commerce, and customer demand. Key Takeaways from the Episode: Started Young – Dave and his twin brother opened their first skate shop at just 19 years old, eventually expanding to four retail locations. Born from Experience – Exchange Collective was inspired by real-world struggles in retail, like losing sales when customers wanted products not in stock. Zero Risk for Retailers – Retailers can offer new products without buying or storing inventory, making every transaction pure profit. COVID Acceleration – The pandemic highlighted the importance of multiple sales channels, pushing more brands to adopt Exchange Collective’s platform. Amazon-Level Power for Small Shops – Exchange Collective gives mom-and-pop stores the ability to sell like Amazon, without the overhead of carrying massive inventory. Ready to be the CEO of your life? Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zi7U03Gf24g Memorable Quote: “You can’t take margin to the bank—margin sits on your shelf. With our platform, every sale is pure profit because you never carried the product in the first place.” – Dave Pankratz Want to be a Guest on our Show? Apply Now Connect with Dave Linkedin Globe
Episode #185: Paul Pacun
Paul Pacun, co-founder of Vablet, shares how the iPad sparked his vision for digital sales enablement and lessons every entrepreneur should know.
Episode #184: Eric Frankel – CEO & Founder of AdGreets
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 #182: Keith Fix – Founder & CEO of RetailAware
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