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.
Episode #311: Lisa Riggs
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 #191: David Wald – Co-Founder & CEO of Aclaimant
David Wald – Co-Founder & CEO of Aclaimant David Wald is the Co-Founder and CEO of Aclaimant, a Chicago-based risk management platform helping businesses keep their people safe and reduce workplace risk. With a background in consulting, venture capital, and startup growth—including time with Groupon’s early venture fund—David brings a unique blend of entrepreneurial experience and operational discipline. His journey shows how risk management, when digitized, can transform business safety and efficiency at scale. Key Takeaways from the Episode From Investor to Founder: David began his career at Bain & Company before joining Lightbank, Groupon’s venture fund, where he learned firsthand how successful founders iterate and scale. The Spark for Aclaimant: What started as his girlfriend’s (now wife’s) father’s insurance idea became a thriving company with 60 employees and Series B funding. Fixing Outdated Systems: Aclaimant moves risk management out of the “paper form era” into digital workflows—helping companies prevent accidents, manage incidents, and reduce insurance costs. Family Business Done Right: Building a company with his father-in-law wasn’t without challenges, but David credits honesty, trust, and shared passion as the keys to success. The Future of Risk & Tech: Beyond insurance, David sees Web 3.0 and blockchain as technologies that will revolutionize industries—though like 3D printing, it will take time to mature. Catch the full conversation with David Wald and host Ken on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mRF9c8hv9kY Memorable Quote: “If you don’t know how to lose, you can never really win. In startups, you’re getting your butt kicked all the time—what matters is how you learn from it.” – David Wald Want to be a Guest on our Show? Apply Now Connect with David Linkedin Globe
Episode #180: Murray Lampert Design, Build, Remodel – Gregg Cantor
Guest Profile: Gregg Cantor of Murray Lampert Design, Build, Remodel How Gregg Cantor Doubled a 4th-Gen Family Business Without Compromising Its Soul Gregg Cantor is the President and CEO of Murray Lampert Design, Build, Remodel, a fourth-generation family-owned construction business based in sunny San Diego. Taking over the company from his grandfather in 1990, Gregg defied the odds—and his grandfather’s early objections—to scale the business responsibly, doubling its size during the pandemic without sacrificing values, culture, or quality. In Episode 180 of Clicks & Bricks, Gregg shares the real story behind building a company that thrives by saying “no” to the wrong clients, empowering team-created company values, and passing the torch with intention. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9qJ9GNzgpRo Top 5 Takeaways from the Episode: Create Values Together – Company values are built collaboratively with the team, leading to stronger buy-in and alignment. Design-Build Only – The company only takes on projects they own from start to finish; they don’t work with pre-existing plans. Smart Growth Over Fast Growth – Staff is capped at 25 to maintain culture, agility, and quality. No Sales Team, Just Trust Builders – Traditional sales roles are replaced with “project consultants” who prioritize education, transparency, and the right client fit. Generational Transitions Are Tough—But Worth It – Experience taking over from a previous generation informs a supportive and open approach to passing responsibility to the next generation. Watch the full episode now on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9qJ9GNzgpRo Memorable Quote: “Don’t have a sales pitch—educate.” —Gregg Cantor Want to be a Guest on our Show? Apply Now Connect with Gregg Linkedin Globe