Episode #305: Clement Kao
Clement Kao is the founder of Product Teacher and a former product manager who’s obsessed with helping people build offerings customers actually love. From UC Berkeley molecular & cell biology grad to management consultant, user researcher, and PM who helped a company through IPO, Clement has lived the full product lifecycle—and now teaches it in plain English for operators and aspiring PMs alike.
Episode #294: Vladimer Botsvadze
Vladimer Botsvadze is a world-renowned, multi-award-winning digital transformation and social media thought leader, influencer, keynote speaker, professor, startup advisor, Fortune 500 consultant, and internet personality. Ranked as the No. 1 Global Marketing, Social Media, and Retail Thought Leader by Thinkers360, Vladimer has built a personal brand from scratch—proving that with passion, grit, and smart storytelling, anyone can rise to the top.
Episode #285: David Carmell
David Carmell is the founder of DealRockit and Startup Rockit—platforms built to level the playing field for entrepreneurs by connecting them with capital, talent, and opportunity. A lawyer-turned-operator-turned-entrepreneur, David understands every side of the table and is obsessed with making access simple, fast, and fair.
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 #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 #278: Jeff Bettag
Jeff Bettag is a certified health coach, longtime Juice Plus+ independent distributor, and the creator of EatTheDamnSalad.com. With nearly two decades in fitness and wellness, Jeff blends practical nutrition, simple training frameworks, and entrepreneurial grit to help busy people—especially business owners—protect their most valuable asset: their health.
Episode #277: Phillip Miranda
Phillip Miranda — Building Miranda Detailing from the Ground Up Phillip Miranda is the co-founder of Miranda Detailing in Chesterfield, VA, which he runs alongside his wife, Jessica. What began as a leap of faith—moving to a new state with debt and no safety net—has grown into one of the most recognized detailing services in their region. Phillip’s story is a masterclass in perseverance, adaptability, and transforming passion into a thriving multi-stream business. Top 5 Takeaways from the Episode: Started from scratch: Phillip and Jessica moved from Vermont to Virginia with debt, no clients, and no formal business plan—but built a successful detailing shop through sheer determination. Pivoting with trends: Early partnerships with Groupon helped them gain traction, and today they leverage YouTube, affiliate marketing, and merch sales for multiple revenue streams. Passion as a driver: Their love for detailing turned what many see as a simple service into a high-value luxury experience for their clients. From local to global reach: YouTube enabled Phillip to teach detailing worldwide, growing a following of enthusiasts and pros, and opening new income avenues beyond their local market. Future-focused: He’s developing an online subscription training platform for aspiring and seasoned detailers, featuring monthly guest experts, business tips, and hands-on demos. Watch the full episode now on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FOr_KaMFoU4 Memorable Quote: “If you’re on the fence… now’s the time to jump into it. Don’t wait. Just do it.” Want to be a Guest on our Show? Apply Now Connect with Phillip Linkedin Globe Facebook
Episode #271: Steven Pope
Steven Pope is the founder of My Amazon Guy, a 300+ person, full-service Amazon agency. He’s an operator who grew from selling his first Magic: The Gathering card at age 12 to managing 300+ brands on Amazon. In this episode, Steven breaks down why Amazon is a never-ending optimization game, how real growth comes from traffic + conversion, and why “passive income” pitches are a dead end.
Episode #269: Alicia Pierre
Alicia Butler Pierre is the powerhouse behind Equilibria, a boutique operations management firm based in Atlanta, Georgia. With a background in chemical engineering and an MBA, Alicia transformed her knack for organization into a thriving business that builds operational infrastructure for fast-growing small businesses. Her journey from corporate process engineer to entrepreneurial trailblazer is a masterclass in following intuition and embracing risk.
Episode #263: Rudy Augsburger
Rudy Augsburger is a true third-culture executive who turned two decades at Siemens and Ericsson into a high-impact advisory career helping tech companies expand across borders. Having grown up across Argentina, Trinidad & Tobago, Afghanistan, Peru, and beyond, Rudy brings rare cultural fluency and on-the-ground insight to international go-to-market, partnerships, and operations.