Season 4, Episode #14: Chris Miles
Chris Miles, founder of MoneyRipples.com, joins Clicks & Bricks to break down what financial freedom really looks like—beyond Wall Street, beyond the “save and pray” strategy, and beyond the outdated advice most Americans still follow. Chris retired twice by age 39, escaped the traditional financial system, and now helps high-income earners create real passive income so work becomes optional—not mandatory.
Season 4, Episode #13: David Hrizak
David Hrizak, co-founder and CEO of The Streamline Company, has spent nearly three decades in real estate—buying, building, owning, and managing almost every asset class. From growing up on the South Side of Chicago to navigating the Great Recession and rebuilding from scratch, David’s story is a masterclass in grit, creative financing, and relationship-driven investing. Today, he uses that experience to help entrepreneurs, professionals, and athletes turn capital into long-term, cash-flowing wealth.
Season 4, Episode #12: Renée Puvvada
Renée Puvvada is the founder of Smoking Hot Books, a book-marketing consultancy that helps self-published authors turn manuscripts into momentum. In this episode, Renée shares how she went from four early “flops” to a breakout bestseller—and why authenticity beats shortcuts when you’re building a brand with a book.
Season 4, Episode #11: Justin Kuyper
Justin Kuyper is the co-founder of OpenVest.co, a fiduciary, actively-managed investing platform built to tear down the velvet rope around private-equity and hedge-fund-style strategies. After an MBA at Columbia and years inside New York’s finance world, he set out to democratize access—so everyday investors can start with as little as $300 and benefit from compounding, curation, and low, flat pricing.
Season 4, Episode #10: Steve Frazier
Steve Frazier is the author of Release the Coffee Cuffs and a self-sabotage coach who helps entrepreneurs and everyday high-performers renegotiate their relationship with caffeine. After decades as a restaurant owner and a chronic caffeine user, Steve turned deep research and real-world experience into a practical framework for cutting back (or quitting) without crashing your life or your business.
Season 4, Episode #9: Jason VanDevere
Jason VanDevere walked away from a fourth-generation family car dealership in Akron, Ohio to build Goal Crazy—an e-commerce brand creating paper planners that turn dreams into daily action. He’s also the author of Dream Driven, a #1 new release on Amazon, and a real-estate investor with 34 apartments. Jason matters because he shows what it looks like to trade a “golden ticket” for a purpose-built life—and then systematize that journey so others can do it, too.
Season 4, Episode #8: Scott Gilbert
Scott Gilbert is the founder of Aesthetic Flight, a growth partner dedicated to helping med spas scale sustainably. With a decade in medical sales, a successful med spa exit, and deep exposure to plastic surgery through his wife’s practice, Scott’s perspective blends clinical insight with hard-nosed business discipline. In this episode, he shows brick-and-mortar owners how to stop selling “treatments” and start delivering outcomes—so cash flow, not debt, drives growth.
Season 4, Episode #7: Mike Swenson
Mike Swenson, founder of CrisisTrack.com, brings decades of experience in journalism, public relations, and government communications to the forefront of crisis management. From his early career as a broadcast journalist to becoming a PR leader, Mike has developed a proven framework for helping businesses prepare for and navigate unexpected challenges. His insights show entrepreneurs how preparation and strategic communication can safeguard reputations and unlock resilience in times of crisis.
Season 4, Episode #6: James Hilovsky – The Fran Dream
Who he is: James Hilovsky is the founder of The Fran Dream, a franchise matchmaker who’s helped launch and scale brands—from taking a restaurant concept from 1 to 100 locations in 3.5 years to partnering with NFL players on multi-unit plays.
Season 4, Episode #5: Kelly Mason – Kula Paradise
Kelly Mason is a groundbreaking filmmaker with 30 years in the industry and founder of Kula Paradise, an educational platform focused on personal transformation. After surviving a near-fatal horse riding accident that awakened her healing abilities, she channeled her creative vision into environmental advocacy, creating the documentary “Pave the Road” that sparked real legislative change in Costa Rica. Her unique blend of spiritual insight and entrepreneurial action makes her a compelling voice for purpose-driven business.