Entrepreneurial Mindset - Clicks and bricks Podcast

Episode #307: Danna Olivo

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 #289: Chrissa McFarlane

First-generation immigrant and founder of Patientory, Chrissa McFarlane is on a mission to return healthcare data control to the people it belongs to—patients. In this Clicks & Bricks conversation, she shares how a career spanning research, hospital programs, and consulting led her to build a web3, blockchain-based platform that gives consumers true custodianship of their medical records. If you care about access, prevention, and real-world innovation in health tech, this one hits home.

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

Episode #274: Shelly Norris

Shelly Norris is the co-founder of Corey’s Network Inc. and the mother of Corey, whose 2013 homicide ignited her mission. With 35 years in social work—spanning women’s shelters, adjudicated youth, the Missouri Department of Corrections, school systems, and sexual-abuse investigations—Shelly built a Kansas City–based nonprofit that delivers immediate support, advocacy, and practical services to surviving victims of homicide. Her story is a masterclass in channeling grief into action.

Episode #272: Dave Dee

Dave Dee, CEO of Sales Espresso, is a former professional magician who turned his passion for performing into a powerhouse career in sales training. Today, Dave helps entrepreneurs, professional service providers, and consultants craft and deliver high-converting presentations—teaching them how to generate leads and close sales through webinars and live events. His journey proves that performance and persuasion go hand-in-hand.

Episode #264: Gabe O’Neill

Gabe O’Neill is the founder of Digital Accelerant and the self-styled “Godfather of the Digital Business Card.” A lifelong builder—from early software systems to modern marketing tools—Gabe proves that a well-designed digital card can be more than contact info; it can be a full-funnel lead generator. His story resonates with any entrepreneur riding the roller coaster of sales, self-belief, and constant iteration.

Episode #250: Bryan Gerber Part 2

Jared Shapiro, The TAG Experience — Media Insider Turned PR Powerhouse Jared Shapiro is the founder of The TAG Experience, a Miami-based public relations, branding, and communications agency. A former magazine editor-in-chief and screenwriter, Jared brings a creator’s eye to crisis communications, influencer strategy, and message discipline—helping founders and brands get seen, heard, and remembered. Why he matters: in a world where a single tweet can set the tone for your company, Jared shows entrepreneurs how to prepare, pick the right spokesperson (not always the CEO), and turn moments into momentum. Top 5 Takeaways from the Episode: Preparation is everything. Whether it’s a podcast, Zoom, TV hit, or photo—nothing should go unprepared; every touchpoint shapes perception. Choose your face wisely. The most effective spokesperson isn’t always the founder; sometimes a different team member’s story is the hook the market wants. Creativity + hustle wins. Not everyone will craft the perfect headline—but you can still ship great work through execution, speed, and consistency. Great hooks change the game. From “Just Do It” to “$5 Footlong,” concise taglines can redefine brands—and earned media can gift you a line worth running with. Play the whole field. PR today spans social, influencers, crisis, content, thought leadership, events, and more—your strategy must be multi-vertical and fast. Watch the full episode now on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nGfIeYg-Qeo Memorable Quote: “Nothing should go unprepared these days.” Want to be a Guest on our Show? Apply Now Connect with Bryan Linkedin Globe

Episode #234: Colton McKey – Five Freedoms

Colton McKey – Five Freedoms Colton McKey is on a bold mission: to acquire and grow a cash-flowing business while building his entrepreneurial freedom. After a decade in manufacturing operations and two successful e-commerce exits, Colton left corporate America to fully commit to business ownership. Based in Prosper, Texas, and operating under his company Five Freedoms, Colton is charting his own path toward building a legacy. Key Takeaways: The leap of faith: Colton left a stable corporate career to pursue full-time entrepreneurship, giving himself a year-long runway to acquire a business. Focus on profitable stability: His acquisition strategy targets businesses with at least $1M in revenue and a 15–20-year track record, minimizing risk while maximizing potential. Leveraging SBA loans: Colton highlights how Small Business Administration financing can help aspiring owners secure deals without needing massive upfront capital. Systems for success: From creating a professional buyer profile to networking with over 50 brokers, Colton shares the importance of presenting yourself seriously to gain access to quality opportunities. Balancing family and ambition: With a supportive wife and three young kids, Colton’s story is also about managing personal stakes while chasing entrepreneurial dreams. Catch the full story on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kM4ycx4JkUs Memorable Quote: “I don’t regret what I did… I wanted to own and operate my own business, and I decided to put my whole heart and soul into making it happen.” Want to be a Guest on our Show? Apply Now Connect with Colton Globe

Episode #226: Monika Shah – Small Packages

Monika Shah, Small Packages — Turning Thoughtful Gifting into a Relationship Engine Monika Shah is the CEO and co-founder of Small Packages, a curated gifting company built to help people connect when they can’t be together in person. She joined co-founder Julie at the start of COVID, fell in love with the mission, and now leads the build of Present, an app designed to help you remember important moments, nudge consistent check-ins, and make it effortless to show up for the people who matter. From negotiating sweat-equity partnerships to shipping nationwide (and into the UK), Monika shares the playbook for growing a modern gifting brand that’s really about relationship health and retention—not one-and-done transactions. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MpR9iIvDltE 5 Key Takeaways from this Episode: Sweat equity done right: If you join as a partner, negotiate a clear vesting/milestone schedule up front—trust plus structure protects everyone. From CPG to startup exits: Monika was the first hire at a startup that later sold to SC Johnson, giving her end-to-end perspective on building, scaling, and exiting. Gifting as strategy, not swag: Small Packages pairs curated boxes with handwritten notes and corporate-friendly workflows to open doors and deepen relationships. Present app = retention engine: In beta, Present reminds you about birthdays, anniversaries, and “it’s been a while” check-ins, offers call prompts, and logs touchpoints—plus a gift marketplace beyond boxes. Fast growth, smart expansion: Small Packages ships across the U.S. and has opened gifting to the UK; the business crossed $1M revenue in ~3 years by pairing physical product with tech-driven service. Watch the full interview now on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MpR9iIvDltE Memorable Quote: “We want you to be present in your relationships.” — Monika Shah Want to be a Guest on our Show? Apply Now