His wide-ranging applications for brain-based leadership and passion for children and teens make him a top leader when it comes to Neuroscience. And as the Chief Scientific Officer at the Acadmy of Brain-based Leadership, Dan Radecki is working as a leader to offer a unique perspective on how brain functioning helps leaders in maximizing their work. Dan joins us to share how we can all channel our inner most-best to offer growth within firms.

  As president of 1-800 Water Damage, Jim Chiodo is taking strides into providing clients with dedicated help year round when it comes to property restoration. 1-800 Water Damage is owned and managed by one of the largest property restoration companies and works to quickly allow clients to return to their normal lives quickly when damage hits. Jim joins us to share his career journey along with how his firm is growing into making a name for itself in the restoration industry.

With multiple platforms going digital and electronical, utilizing innovative methods and techniques is a must for growing organizations. Optimal Outsource helps clients through innovative mailing and electronic solutions. Their unique business models allow them to easily adapt to your needs while making sure their services is always-in-line and in-tact with your firm. President of Optimal Outsource Nick McMurray, joins us to share how Optimal Outsource can help you manage your mailing systems in a much easier and innovative way.

She's back! Mira Farka, Ph.D is back to highlight some of the recent findings in the Annual Economic Outlook and Forecast. This year's report is titled "The World On Edge."

Innovation has become such a ubiquitous value, it's in danger of becoming cliche. Andi Simon is a corporate anthropologist who has empowered thousands of business leaders to see their companies with fresh eyes, identify their big ideas, and turn innovative solutions into executable change. As the author of On the Brink she's showing her new unique methods for harnessing innovation and revitalizing business growth. 

  Real Wealth Network is an organization dedicated to help people get the most current and cutting edge education and information they need to reach success as real estate investors. Behind the scenes is Kathy Fettke, CEO & Founder of the organization, who has a solid background in real estate and entrepreneurship.

Earlier this year, the Children's Cerebral Palsy Movement was honored by UCI and received a commendation from the Dean of the School of Medicine. The movement's active work in providing children with palsy a high quality of life is reshaping culture and transforming a diagnosis into a new destiny.  Founder & Executive Director Debbie Fragner joined us once again to share the latest in CCPM and how it is striving to reach new lengths. 

With three decades of experience as an entrepreneur, CEO and investor, John Chisholm knows your concerns and questions on building up your own firm and entrepreneurship. His latest book Unleash Your Inner Company shares insight into how you can build up your start-up firm and channel innovative strategies to insure positive results. 

With over 20 years of experience in management consulting, Michael Brainard brings more than enough skills and background into his firm Brainard Strategy. Brainard Strategy works with you to develop your emerging leaders, developing leaders, and strategic leaders. Their leadership services range from coaching to development and planning. Their approach helps clients see a clear future within their firm and provides great insight. Michael joined us to share how we can all use innovative strategies throughout our organizations to help us win in the market. 

One of the biggest growing trends in society today, is living a healthy life. From eating organic foods to making sure to get a balance of exercise, people are always interested in what the latest "healthy" trends are. Risa Groux, a Holistic Nutritionist works with a wide array of clients -- from athletes to people dealing with diabetes, cancer, hormonal issues and more. She helps people to get to their well-balanced life through nutrition counseling services and more. 

Tony Safoian holds multiple titles from being recognized as Entrepreneur of the year and on the list at Generation Next: 30 in their thirties. As the president and CEO of SADA Systems, Tony guides the firm into differentiating themselves through proactively addressing a rapidly evolving market across various platforms. SADA Systems is transforming how organizations work, collaborate, engage, analyze, and report to meet business objectives and thrive. 

After seeing a disconnect between the way people dress and the thought behind day appearances versus night appearances, Principal Designer & Owner Courtney Kates founded Maison Du Soir. With every creation, she's honing the idea of confidence in feeling beautiful regardless of the time of day. The brand was also a finalist for Martha Stewart's American Made Awards. Courtney joins us to share how she starter her own firm with her strong passion and vision for empowering women. 

Earlier this year, the Children's Cerebral Palsy Movement was honored by UCI and received a commendation from the Dean of the School of Medicine. The movement's active work in providing children with palsy a high quality of life is reshaping culture and transforming a diagnosis into a new destiny.  Founder & Executive Director Debbie Fragner joined us once again to share the latest in CCPM and how it is striving to reach new lengths. 

Looking to getting your point across, get staff on board, or foster collaboration?! YOU can do all this through the perfect plan of business storytelling. Business Storytelling for Dummies can help you discover expert advice through real-world examples, proven cases, and more. Author Karen Dietz is one of the originals in the field representing the best in academic training and art of performance storytelling. 

Managed Direct Response has over 20 years of combined marketing experience and is your go-to for full service marketing! Behind it all is founder of the firm Pat Mercuri. With his mission, vision, and values he has created innovative programs that help you shape your industry with his response rates and return on investments.

There is a new era of marketing upon us! The time of reach, frequency, and campaign-oriented approaches is over! And if your business does not evolve into this new era, you may find yourself on the wrong side of history. Author Robert Rose joins us to discuss his latest book Experiences: The 7th Era of Marketing. 

We all know the phrase - "Time is Money." And according to author, Rob Slee, it really indeed is! His latest book, Time Really is Money: How to work for $5,000 gives light into how you can own your time and work smarter. It also shows owners how to create value within the time they have. Rob shares his experience with mentoring owners on value creation to show a connection between fun, wealth, and time along with how we can all "work for $5,000."

Securing home, health, and heart. SeniorServ is the largest meals on wheels provider in Orange County and each year, they host fundraisers and a Senior Care Hero Awards program to honor heroes in the senior industry. As a non-profit, SeniorServ works to give back to the senior community and helps raise money to provide for those in need. Senior Director Susan Papiri and Alfonzo Jackson, a veteran honoree of the Senior Care Awards joined Ric in the studio to share more of SeniorServ.

As technology advances, we rely more and more on electronic data and online sources. So it is no surprise that cyber security measures must be taken very seriously. Coastline Community College is taking measures to make sure the next generation is proactively understanding technology, policies, and practices through their successful cyber security program. Tobi West, CIS Instructor at Coastline College joined us to share how the school's program is bringing people a step ahead of the game. 

As one of the nation's most successful and respected independent financial advisors, David Scranton has been specializing in the universe of income generating savings and investment strategies. David joined the show to discuss his latest book -- Return on Principle focusing on the 7 core values that can help you protect your money in both good and bad times. 

So far, Impact Giving has given over $700,000 in grants to local and global non-profits in 7 years. Grant Chair Sam Dawson joined the show to talk about how the organization gives back to the global community. 

With over 30 years of experience in event rentals and in its tenth year in the making, Richard LoGuercio is giving event rental a new name. As the founder & president of Town & Country Event Rentals, he works with his team to provide rental equipment along with services that are truly unsurpassed from start to finish!

Are you looking to getting inside tips on marketing and communications in the field of government, non-profit, for-profit, and academia? We have the person for you! Nhadira Johnson, Marketing and PR Consultant at Johnson ICC has been responsible for overseeing a variety of press conferences for governors, senators, mayors, and the president himself!

With a mission to unite the entrepreneurship ecosystem and a democratized platform for entrepreneurship news, original video programming, and e-commerce products -- Youngry works to help entrepreneurs become truly successful. And behind it all is two-time White House award winning entrepreneur Ash Kumra. He works along with his team at Youngry to inspire and elevate the young and hungry minded entrepreneurs to thrive. If you're looking to starting your own firm and have a knack for entrepreneurship -- look so further! Ash Kumra & Youngry are here to help you grow into your dreams. 

With over 17 years of diversified and specialized international, political governmental and corporate experience, Ray Ruga is a "doer" when it comes to his work. As the co-founder of CVOX, he's bringing the company up and going -- specializing in the financial and technology sectors in Latin America. CVOX is a strategic and integrated communications and marketing consultancy that connects with audience and builds a community. 

One of Orange County's most trusted leaders is using his expertise to build a management company. Brian Murphy, CEO of ProActive Professional Management works to insure homeowner clients keep their association well maintained and property values up. And the firm's reputation for professionalism and excellence is something you can absolutely rely on. 

Jeri Wilson, Executive Director of The Pediatric Cancer Research Foundation joins our show to discuss some of the new developments in cancer research over the last 30 years.  Jeri's organization is holding the "Dribble for the Cure" event on October 20th at UCLA, which is a national campaign that involves college and university's basketball programs in the fight for children with cancer.

Performance management is in dire need of a revamp. With its annual review inspiring fear and dread in employees, management, and HR professionals alike, its old-fashioned, top-down approach has never motivated anyone. Now talent expert Tamra Chandler has created a welcome alternative that effectively takes performance management out of the dark ages! As the author of How Performance Management is Killing Performance, she's highlighting 8 fatal flaws that is crucial to address. 

Through both research and experience, Orange Kiwi recognized that the most critical human capital challenge faced by CEO/Owners resides in the area of their own succession. Partner at Orange Kiwi, Allie Taylor joined us to talk about how her firm is focused on helping CEO/Owners achieve a competitive advantage to maximize their likelihood of Finishing Big and joining the Elite 7% of owners who achieve a life of significance and satisfaction beyond their role as owner.

Madison Alexander Public Relations was a CyberSecurity Excellence Award Winner for “Best Marketing Agency” in 2016 and was also on the top 20 PR firms for IT services. When it comes to public relations, Madison Alexander can help clients reach their goals and build momentum which is crucial in start-up and small to middle sized companies and firms. Dan Chmielewski joined Ric in the studio to talk about how his firm helps create mindshare for your company, your products, and your experts. 

He's a passionate innovator, entrepreneur, and one of the most sought after business leaders in the country today! He started off with only $500 in capital, and over seventeen years he built the UGG Australia Brand into a multi-million dollar international enterprise! As the founder of the brand, Brian Smith is committed to teaching fellow entrepreneurs how to leverage their most previous assets within and to pursue their passions to creating fulfilling lives. 

What is the secret to maximizing profit and making sure companies are performing at their full potential? Thomas McCoy, President of Employee Engagement Institute says -- it is all culture of partnership. Since 1993, Thomas has been developing high-involvement high-performance cultures for companies to help improve performances and profit in over 200 companies. He joined us to share his secrets and how his firm helps companies experience their maximum potential. 

As a former CEO of a manufacturing and wholesale business, President of Renaissance Forums Craig Hettrich, knows what you're going through. He has over 30 years of experience with CEOs from both small and mid-sized businesses. His passion is sure to get you guided in the right direction. Craig's sense of purpose, philosophy, and skills are helping CEOs alike to get to where they need to go. 

Randy Chang is a PGA golf professional and founder of the Aloha Academy of Golf in Hawaii and the Randy Chang Golf Schools in Southern California. He has over 35 years of professional golf experience and a long list of endless awards. He brings his passion for the sport to help people with the same dream. 

Looking for a one-stop place to get all application and protection installation done? Versatile Systems has you covered from -- engineer, design, installation, and training. They maintain deadlines and get you a safe working environment that you can trust in. John McHugh, co-owner and operations manager of Versatile Systems, has over 20 years of experience in residential, commercial, and set construction. He holds multiple class licenses and has extensive training. 

Looking to advancing your speaking and speaker skills? Look no further! Stephanie Paul, CEO and founder of Advance Your, is a professional when it comes to guiding executives, trainers, leaders, and presenters for on stage, classroom, and camera messages. Returning to the show Stephanie shares how her innovative techniques and exercises can bring effective new skills to presenters quickly. 

Jeff Scott has been building innovative tech startups in Orange County since 1995. His mission-driven for-profit software company proves that companies can indeed incorporate extreme philanthropy while achieving their for-profit goals. As CEO of Software Anywhere, Jeff gives back to the community through an exciting high school tech internship program while also achieving a number of for-profit and Power of 10 giving back milestones throughout the year. 

With a strong background in law, managing partner at Bisnar Chase, Brian Chase understands what you are going through and will work hard to protect your rights. His passion in helping injured people obtain justice is what keeps him and his company going. 

With an extensive background in video, his passion for creativity is shown in his field. Charlie Matz, CEO of VeracityColab, works with his team to create original design-driven video that helps clients connect with their audience to achieve their goals. VeracityColab thinks like an agency, but focuses on the creativity behind video development. 

He's taking his former college athlete gaming impact to excel in his entrepreneurship game! Nick Kovacevich, CEO of Kush Bottles, a packing solutions company targeting the emerging legal cannabis industry, is showing his strong leadership and proving a name for himself as his company grows at a rapid rate.

As the founder of a consulting group and author of a groundbreaking book - Conversational Capacity, Craig Weber is famous for his sharp and inspiring consulting style and presence. His latest book gives insight into the secret to building successful teams that perform when the pressure is on. 

With over 16 years of experience working as a therapist, clinical director, and program director in inpatient settings and treatment centers, Program Director, Sue Ferren is committed to helping patients overcome their addiction, trauma, and abuse. Aspire Recovery offers comprehensive addiction recovery treatment and client case support. 

Angles Inc. is a digital marketing agency that maximizes client revenue and profit. CEO and Founder Paul Angles works hard with his team to focus on paid search and PPC and other areas that generate the highest ROI for their clients. His newly released book The Angles Report: Marketing Automation is the first of its kind, a 135-page look at how the best marketers in the toughest industries market themselves. 

Are you looking to accelerate your career while preventing setbacks? Author of Workplace Poker, Dan Rust says the trick behind this is to "play the game under the game." He gives insight into the skills you need to transform yourself while making yourself stronger to survive any setbacks. 

High quality safety education with customized curriculum design is what CEO of EHS International, Marjorie Del Toro strives to offer her clients. EHS International creates solutions to increase competitiveness through utilizing the best and latest technology. Their mission statement of measuring worldwide success by the protection of employees, future generations, and environment is their back bone when it comes to designing and customizing curriculums for your firm to bringing the workforce home safely. 

Make up for the modern group! Mai Couture utilizes a convenient make up concept with trendsetting on-the-go essentials and low maintenance. Founder of Mai Couture, Mai Tran is a tech-savvy entrepreneurial woman looking to look fabulous in seconds as she lives up her passion for healthy living, conscious beauty, and values the meaning of "work hard" and "play harder."  

27-year Veteran of the Orange County Sheriff's Department, Don Barnes, was appointed as the Undersheriff with dreams to "making sure the sheriff's visions are fulfilled." Don joined us in the studio to discuss the current updates of the Sheriff's department along with an update on the "Great Escape Program." 

Keynote speeches, connecting, and business networking. Rhonda Sher joined the show to talk about how we can apply LinkedIn to not only growing our network but getting our work and maximum benefits from it. Her expertise in the like, back up her title as a LinkedIn trainer, speaker, and coach that can help unleash your potential and work out of networking. She has founded business networking systems and has also written books on how you can utilize LinkedIn to the full potential.