Episode #227: Ben Nizri – Congruent Clarity
Ben Nizri, Congruent Clarity — Turning Small Business Plateaus into Scalable Systems Ben Nizri is a Business Breakthrough Strategist and Exit Planning Advisor behind Congruent Clarity. Born in Azerbaijan, raised in Israel (including eight years in the Air Force), and now based in Winnipeg, Canada, Ben brings a systems-first lens—quality assurance, operations, and certified lead auditing—to help small businesses break through growth ceilings. He matters because he shows founders how to shift from “more of the same” growth to true scalability, with pricing, process, and mindset working in sync. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=COHYqSaJAug 5 Key Takeaways from this Episode: Growth ≠ Scale: Growth adds resources linearly; scalability breaks the link between resources and results by building repeatable systems. Fix the offer before the ads: Doubling leads without capacity or clean processes just multiplies unhappy customers and margin mistakes. Price for profit: Small increases flow straight to the bottom line; discounting comes directly off it. Compete on value—not price. Delegate to scale: Founders stall when they try to run everything themselves. Effective delegation and structure beat heroics. Mindset + discipline beat talent: Skills can be learned. Discipline, clear “why,” and consistent action outpace natural talent over time. Watch the full interview now on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=COHYqSaJAug Memorable Quote: “I’m coming in and reading the label on the jar you’re sitting in.” Want to be a Guest on our Show? Apply Now Connect with Ben Linkedin Globe
Episode #138: EOS Worldwide – John Gross
Guest Spotlight: John Gross of Driving Change Inc – Helping Business Owners Reclaim Control with EOS Meet John Gross, the seasoned entrepreneur and EOS Implementer behind Driving Change Inc. With over 30 years of global experience leading operations and process improvement, John now dedicates his life to helping small and mid-sized businesses break through growth ceilings using the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS). His mission? Free business owners from the chaos of working in their company so they can finally work on it. John joined us on Episode 138 of the Clicks & Bricks Podcast to share the six key components of EOS: Vision, People, Data, Issues, Process, and Traction. If you’re feeling stuck in your business—or just ready for more freedom and clarity—this episode is your roadmap. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=93BxgUdU_ao 5 Key Takeaways: Common Vision: If your leadership team isn’t 100% aligned on where you’re going and how to get there, your company will stall. EOS fixes that. Right People, Right Seats: Culture-fit and competency go hand in hand. Misaligned hires hurt your business more than you realize. Measure What Matters: Stop flying blind. Create a scorecard with 5–15 KPIs that give you a real-time pulse on your company. Address Issues Head-On: Use the IDS (Identify, Discuss, Solve) framework to tackle your business’s real root problems—not just the symptoms. Traction is Everything: Quarterly goals (“Rocks”) and weekly “Level 10 Meetings” keep everyone accountable and moving forward. Melissa’s story is a masterclass in mindset, visibility, and keeping it real through the hardest of times. Watch the full episode and learn how to navigate adversity and thrive: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=93BxgUdU_ao Memorable Quote: “EOS helps you run a better business, so you can live a better life.” — John Gross Want to be a Guest on our Show? Apply Now Connect with John Gross Facebook Linkedin Globe X-twitter Instagram