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.
Episode #245: Annette Gallagher Part 2
Annette Gallagher, Red Tornado Communications: From Layoff to Solopreneur Momentum Annette Gallagher is the high-energy founder behind Red Tornado Communications, a writer and strategist who turned a 2020 layoff into a thriving solo practice. In this episode, she breaks down how a journalist’s deadline discipline, a deep professional network, and smart subcontracting let her deliver “full-team” results without building a payroll. If you’re debating the leap from paycheck to client work, Annette’s story is a playbook. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-uV9zZf86g4 Top 5 Takeaways from the Episode: Email Marketing Isn’t Dead: Annette emphasizes that while many dismiss email, it remains one of the most powerful tools when done right, especially in B2B. Nuance Matters: A single line in an email can mean the difference between no responses and a 10% success rate. Precision and testing are everything. B2B vs. B2C Marketing: B2C can thrive on discounts and coupons, but B2B requires building trust, speaking to multiple decision-makers, and proving long-term value. Content Marketing Has Deep Roots: From the Guinness Book of World Records to the Michelin Guide, smart content marketing has been driving business for more than a century. The Power of Freelancing: Annette shares her journey of leaving restrictive office environments to thrive as a freelancer, highlighting the freedom, flexibility, and creativity it unlocked. Watch the full episode now on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-uV9zZf86g4 Memorable Quote: “If email marketing didn’t work, my inbox wouldn’t be overflowing right now.” Want to be a Guest on our Show? Apply Now Connect with Annette Linkedin Globe
Episode #233: Reginald Benjamin – VAST Wellness Solutions
Reginald Benjamin, VAST Wellness Solutions — W-2 Sales Pro Turned Compliant CBD Entrepreneur Reginald Benjamin is a dynamic sales leader who splits his time between a high-performing W-2 role and building VAST Wellness Solutions, his compliant hemp/CBD brand. Based in Texas, he also serves clients as a licensed real estate agent in Dallas, bringing an operator’s mindset to luxury leasing and sales. Reginald matters because he shows entrepreneurs how to validate demand, stay compliant, and scale—without abandoning the day job that funds the dream. Key Takeaways: Do the homework first. Before you buy inventory or “throw all your eggs in,” research demand, define your audience, and build a marketing plan and social presence you can actually activate. Compliance is the moat. VAST sells CBD/CBG products (topicals, tinctures, flower, vapes) and avoids psychoactive deltas/HHC. He urges buyers to check COAs and cannabinoid profiles and to skip sketchy sources without lab reports. Payments matter. Get compliant merchant processing before you scale. Square’s CBD program and hemp-friendly bank departments exist—but they’ll audit you, so keep your house in order. Real-world outcomes (his experience). After ACL reconstruction and chronic hamstring issues, Reginald says CBD/CBG—especially via vape—brings relief within minutes without the “cloudiness.” He’s also seen a client family report calmer days and improved vocabulary for their child using CBD/CBG. Play the long game. The 2018 Farm Bill opened the door for hemp; clarity is improving as universities (e.g., Texas programs) study genetics and dosing. Meanwhile, Reginald’s mantra: crush your day job, use 5–10 pm to build, and scale responsibly. Watch the episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yUn4owwjME8 Memorable Quote: “Do your research before you start… Is there a demand for it?” Want to be a Guest on our Show? Apply Now Connect with Reginald Linkedin
Episode #194: Erica Lenard – Founder of Erica Lenard Consulting
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 #177: Time Doctor – Liam Martin
Liam Martin of Time Doctor: Optimizing Remote Work Through Data and Grit Liam Martin, co-founder of Time Doctor, joined Clicks & Bricks Podcast to share his raw, real, and inspiring entrepreneurial journey—from college dropout to building one of the world’s most powerful remote work platforms. Based in Montreal, Liam is a data-driven leader on a mission to transform how we work in the digital age—and he’s not afraid to question everything along the way. Here are five key takeaways from the episode: Entrepreneurship isn’t a choice—it’s a calling. Liam describes it as something you do because nothing else fits. After being fired from almost every job, he found his place creating his own systems instead of living in someone else’s. Time Doctor was born from solving his own problem. While running a virtual tutoring business, Liam couldn’t track how long tutors were actually working—so he built a tool to fix that. Today, that tool is used by teams in 43+ countries. Remote work has permanently changed the game. Before the pandemic, 4.5% of the U.S. workforce was remote. Now it’s over 30%—and Liam says the best talent expects that flexibility. AI isn’t coming—it’s here. Time Doctor uses machine learning to analyze thousands of work patterns and offer actionable productivity insights. The company boasts the world’s largest second-by-second work database. High performers deserve freedom. Liam urges leaders to give their top 10% the space to thrive—even if that means 10 smoke breaks a day. “Measure output, not process.” Ready to dive into the future of remote work, entrepreneurship, and AI? Watch the full episode now at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yzeIeE4p32w Memorable Quote: If you’re not passionate about solving the problem, you’ll probably quit before the breakthrough. Want to be a Guest on our Show? Apply Now Connect with Liam Facebook Linkedin Globe
Episode #142: Constructo – Yuri
Yuri Galeev of Constructo: Reinventing Permitting for the Digital Age Yuri Galeev, founder and CEO of Constructo, is transforming one of the most outdated parts of the construction industry: permitting. With over 15 years of experience, Yuri saw firsthand how slow, fragmented, and frustrating the traditional pre-construction process can be. His solution? A fully online, tech-powered approach that streamlines architectural design, engineering, and permit submission—all in one seamless platform. Top 5 Takeaways from Yuri’s Episode: Permitting Is Broken—and It’s Costing Us Traditional permitting can take 6–12 months and eat up to 30% of project time and budget. Constructo cuts through the red tape. Fully Remote, Fully Scalable Using Matterport’s 3D scanning tech and a national technician network, Constructo handles everything from measurements to city submissions—without ever stepping on-site. Yuri Embraced Delegation to Scale Early on, Yuri realized his hands-on approach was creating production bottlenecks. Letting go and trusting his team unlocked massive growth. Built for Homeowners and Pros Whether you’re remodeling your home or managing multiple jobs as a contractor, Constructo simplifies the entire pre-construction workflow. Proof of Concept: 695% Growth In just a year, Constructo expanded from the Bay Area to all of California—with nationwide expansion on the horizon. Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oe895ojK7cQ Memorable Quote: We’re not just fixing permitting—we’re helping fix the housing crisis by making pre-construction 30% faster and more affordable. Want to be a Guest on our Show? Apply Now Connect with Yuri Linkedin Globe