Episode #280: Bryant Cruse
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 #208: Tim Kerin, Casa Dare To Dream — From DC Cleaning Boss to Costa Rica Luxury Villa Builder
Tim Kerin, Casa Dare To Dream — From DC Cleaning Boss to Costa Rica Luxury Villa Builder Tim Kerin is a multi-business entrepreneur who built and ran large commercial cleaning and construction companies before launching a high-touch luxury villa brand in Costa Rica. He’s also the author of 10 Lessons Learned… How to Build a Successful Business, and his story is packed with real-world tactics on cash flow, networking, and scaling the smart way. If you want a playbook for moving from “in the trenches” to owner/operator—and knowing when to pivot—this episode delivers. Top 5 Takeaways from the Episode: Niche and proximity win. Tim and his wife started in residential cleaning by hosting a rooftop mixer at a high-income DC building, then stacked clients in the same tower to cut travel time and boost margins. Work in the business before you work on it. Early on, they cleaned themselves—then hired, documented, and backed away as they grew into commercial accounts. Learn via franchise, then graduate. He used a commercial cleaning franchise to grasp operations, later negotiated to take over vulnerable accounts and phase out royalties as his team out-performed. Scale adjacently. After reaching 4M+ sq ft/night and 135 employees, Tim added commercial construction for the same customers—“if we’re in the building mopping, we can be in the building painting.” Costa Rica play: concierge, pre-sell, debt-free. They bought/finished a villa, ran it like a full-service experience (manager, chef, driver, tours), exited profitably, and are building a larger, wedding-ready property—pre-booked and funded in cash to keep cash flow strong. Watch the full episode now on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7klVS_aQqR0 Memorable Quote: “Cash flow is king.” Want to be a Guest on our Show? Apply Now Connect with Tim Kerin Linkedin Globe Envelope
Episode #180: Weston Seid – Building Opportunities with Oppti
Weston Seid: Building Opportunities with Oppti Weston Seid, founder and CEO of Oppti, is on a mission to bridge the gap between ambitious students and real-world work experience. A USC Marshall graduate and the youngest planning commissioner in his city’s history, Weston brings a unique mix of strategic thinking and entrepreneurial drive to solving a critical problem: helping students find internships that align with their passions while giving businesses an easy way to nurture future talent. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j9zz-gTPaRU Top 5 Takeaways from the Episode: From Commissioner to Entrepreneur – Weston transitioned from being the youngest planning commissioner to building a platform that connects students and employers nationwide. Solving the Internship Gap – Oppti addresses the lack of internship opportunities, especially for high school students, by streamlining how businesses create and manage internship programs. Bootstrapping for Success – Rather than rushing into venture capital, Weston and his team bootstrapped Oppti to stay true to their mission and build a platform that truly works for students and businesses alike. Virtual Internships are the Future – The shift toward remote work opened new possibilities for businesses and students, making internships more accessible regardless of location. End-to-End Solution for Businesses – From recruiting and screening to training and performance tracking, Oppti handles the heavy lifting so businesses can focus on integrating interns into meaningful projects. Watch the full episode now on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j9zz-gTPaRU Memorable Quote: “It’s not just about giving students opportunities—it’s about helping them make informed decisions that shape their future careers.” – Weston Seid Want to be a Guest on our Show? Apply Now Connect with Weston Linkedin
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