Episode #302: Jonathan Reynolds
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 #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 #297: William Elliott
William Elliott is the co-founder of Barcode and POS and a seasoned expert with over 20 years in the point-of-sale (POS) industry. With an MBA and a master’s in project management, William brings big-business experience from companies like Walmart and McKesson to small and medium-sized businesses, helping them automate, track, and grow with customized POS solutions.
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 #276: Niki Dealey
Niki Dealey is the President & Founder of Dealey Media International, a major media and digital marketing firm serving small businesses nationwide (and overseas). A self-taught, 15+ year veteran, Niki blends affordable execution with advisory-level strategy—matching each client’s objectives, budget, and deadlines to tools that actually move the needle.
Episode #262: PeriSean Hall
PeriSean is a powerhouse of talent and resilience who went from being a shy girl in Dallas, Texas, to becoming a sought-after main stage speaker, singer, published author, and live event producer. With her vibrant energy and message that “It’s Not Too Late To Be GREAT!™”, she empowers entrepreneurs, small business owners, and aspiring creatives to uncover their hidden gifts and step confidently into their purpose.
Episode #261: Bruce Beaumont Part 2
Bruce Beaumont: Helping Business Owners Unlock Profit with Ascendwise Bruce Beaumont, founder of Ascendwise, specializes in helping service-based business owners take control of their numbers so they can build profitable, thriving companies. His work matters because too many entrepreneurs find themselves overworked, stressed, and trapped by cash flow struggles. Bruce offers them a CLEAR path to regain control, increase profit, and enjoy running their business again. Top 5 Takeaways from the Episode: The Profit–Cashflow Catch-22: Many owners feel trapped—unable to pay themselves more because profit is low, yet unable to increase profit without more cash. Bruce shows how efficiency and profitability, not just cash injections, break this cycle. Focus on Profit Drivers: Four critical areas—gross profit, payroll, overhead, and marketing—determine net profit. Small shifts in these numbers create major improvements in long-term outcomes. The Power of Pricing: Raising prices strategically can often boost profit, even if sales volume decreases. Bruce explains how many businesses can lose up to 20–50% of customers and still maintain profit margins. KPIs Over Gut Feel: Too many owners run their business by watching their bank account balance. Bruce stresses that key performance indicators (KPIs) are the real levers that show what’s working, what’s not, and where to focus effort. Clear Focus = Business Growth: With thousands of potential tasks to tackle, owners often waste energy. Bruce emphasizes focusing on a few core drivers that directly impact profit, cash flow, and growth. Watch the full episode now on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ESoTLEF9kvc Memorable Quote: “Net profit is just a game of percentages—once you know the drivers, you know exactly where to pull the levers.” Want to be a Guest on our Show? Apply Now Connect with Bruce Linkedin Globe
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 #225: Mike Bacile – The Daily Java
Mike Bacile, The Daily Java & King’s Coffee Company — How “Failing Fast” Built a Coffee Empire Mike Bacile is a Texas-born serial entrepreneur and the CEO behind The Daily Java (wholesale café solutions) and King’s Coffee Company (in-house specialty roasting). Since 1995, he’s helped churches and independent cafés launch and scale with a practical “franchise-like” system—without the franchise fees. From early missteps to landing national equipment deals, Mike’s story is a masterclass in choosing the right opportunities and executing with consistency. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NJRzvC8PIYM 5 Key Takeaways from this Episode: Failure ≠ Final: Mike treats failure as feedback—“the wrong bus” to step off—so you can board the one that gets you where you want to go. Differentiate or disappear: His coupon-book venture won by becoming the biggest at SMU, UNT, TCU, and UT Arlington—proof that a clear differentiator beats “me too” every time. Quality over callbacks: Early on, cheap espresso machines created costly service headaches; switching to top-tier equipment led to a 13-year run supplying Maggiano’s, Macaroni Grill, and Corner Bakery nationwide. A franchise feel—without the franchise: The Daily Java pairs equipment packages with a “25 Steps to Success” program, install, and training—especially powerful for church cafés and high-throughput layouts. Build tribe, know your numbers: After crossing seven figures, joining Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO) gave Mike accountability, global peers, and the push to price correctly—crucial in shifting markets. Watch the full interview now on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NJRzvC8PIYM Memorable Quote: “Failure is just a frame of mind—an opportunity.” Want to be a Guest on our Show? Apply Now Connect with Mike Globe
Episode #207: Camila Santo – Building Global B2B Connections with Rizhoma
Camila Santo: Building Global B2B Connections with Rizhoma Camila Santo, founder of Rizhoma, is redefining how businesses build meaningful B2B partnerships around the world. An immigrant from Brazil with a background in design, production engineering, and international project management, Camila has turned her passion for innovation and human-centered systems into a thriving consulting and tech business. From helping small businesses navigate digital transformation to filing a patent aimed at revolutionizing B2B trade, her story is a masterclass in resilience and visionary entrepreneurship. Top 5 Takeaways from the Episode: The power of adaptability: Camila transitioned from the entertainment industry in Brazil to building an international business network in the U.S. Innovation meets inclusivity: Her pending patent focuses on creating a platform that simplifies and democratizes B2B trade without the high costs or exclusivity of current systems. Beyond marketing: Rizhoma helps clients with cooperative networking, workforce optimization, and digital transformation to improve both internal systems and customer engagement. Small businesses matter: While she works with companies of all sizes, Camila thrives in helping small and medium-sized businesses scale and optimize their operations. Success is about persistence: Her journey highlights the importance of patience, courage, and redefining failure as part of the growth process. Watch the full episode now on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7oWQk1iINCM Memorable Quote: “If you’re going to fail, fail big. I’d rather fail trying to change the world than never try at all.” Want to be a Guest on our Show? Apply Now Connect with Camila Linkedin Globe