Episode #115: CrankWheel – Gilsi Sigvaldason
Guest Profile: Gilsi Sigvaldason of CrankWheel — Simplifying Sales Calls with Instant Screen Sharing Gilsi Sigvaldason, co-founder of CrankWheel, joined the Clicks & Bricks Podcast to share how his bootstrapped Icelandic startup revolutionizes cold calls and sales demos. With over 60,000 users worldwide, Gilsi and his team help sales professionals close deals faster by making screen sharing instant, simple, and available on any device—no downloads required. If you’re in sales or lead a business frustrated by long sales cycles and no-show demos, this episode is for you. Gilsi’s down-to-earth approach to entrepreneurship, rooted in solving real problems, shows how focus and simplicity can win in tech. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n-FNw5wSNk8&list=PL-aGDTmvrRSNUYOSG_x0JG7BNLmjoLWZs&index=49 This Episode’s Highlights Start Simple, Stay Focused: CrankWheel solves one problem—seamless screen sharing—and refuses to overcomplicate their product. Shorten the Sales Cycle: Instantly show prospects your solution during the first phone call, cutting multi-call sales processes down to one. Bootstrapped & Profitable: Instead of chasing venture capital, CrankWheel stayed lean, grew customer-first, and is now used on six continents. Sell the Solution, Not the Software: The team prioritizes creating real-world results over piling on features customers never asked for. Advice for Aspiring Entrepreneurs: Solve the frustrations you experience at work; chances are others feel the same pain and will pay for a fix. Catch the full conversation on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n-FNw5wSNk8&list=PL-aGDTmvrRSNUYOSG_x0JG7BNLmjoLWZs&index=49 Memorable Quote: We are selling a solution, not a problem.” — Gilsi Sigvaldason Want to be a Guest on our Show? Apply Now Connect with Gilsi Facebook Linkedin Globe
Episode #108: Bend Center – Manny Aragon
Manny Aragon of Bend Center: Integrating Wellness and Entrepreneurship for Lifelong Impact Manny Aragon, co-founder of Bend Center for Integrated Health and Wellness, joins Clicks and Bricks to share his inspiring journey from corporate America to wellness entrepreneurship. As a Board Certified Structural Integration Practitioner and Licensed Massage Therapist, Manny empowers individuals to reclaim their health through posture correction, movement, and holistic care—especially when traditional medicine falls short. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ljSWUcJNdxU&list=PL-aGDTmvrRSNUYOSG_x0JG7BNLmjoLWZs&index=43 This Episode’s Highlights Structural integration improves posture and mobility for those struggling with chronic pain or post-surgery setbacks. Bend Center offers acupuncture, herbal medicine, nutrition, and movement therapies to help clients find balance and wellness. Manny believes true business success comes from patience, embracing mistakes, and putting the client’s needs first. Technology—like frame-by-frame movement analysis on smartphones—is making advanced wellness diagnostics accessible to everyone. Staying present, loving the hard tasks in your business, and always doing your best leads to lasting success. Want to hear how wellness and business growth intersect? Watch the full episode with Manny Aragon now: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2hA-mEgr1zI Memorable Quote: For the aspiring business person, there’s no way you’re going to avoid making mistakes. Fail faster. Want to be a Guest on our Show? Apply Now Connect with Manny Linkedin Globe