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Ric Franzi | Critical Mass Business Talk Show
Hosted by Ric Franzi, Critical Mass Business Talk Show is Orange County, California’s longest running business talk show, focused on exploring topics of interest to executives, entrepreneurs and non-profit leaders in Southern California and beyond.
Episode 909 - Critical Mass Radio Show June 14, 2016 Jean Latu
Are you looking for a consulting firm with an expertise in accounting and finance? Jean Latu, CEO & Founder of Ingenio Solutions joined the show to talk about how her firm leads a group of talented experts in finance and accounting to help clients solve problems, create efficiencies, and improve the bottom line.
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Episode 908 - Critical Mass Radio Show June 7, 2016 Leo Bottary
As an author and also Vice President of Peer Advantage for Vistage International, Leo Bottary has years and years of experience within the leadership initiative on the power of peer influence for business leaders. Leo joins our show to talk about his latest book "The Power of Peers: How the Company you Keep, Drives Leadership, Growth and Success."
With 25 years of counseling leaders in strategic communications under his belt, if you're looking for someone to help and guide your firm, Leo Bottary is the one.
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Episode 907 - Critical Mass Radio Show June 7, 2016 James Rishwain
As Pillsbury's Firm Chair, Jim Rishwain is the one behind all of the firm's strategic plan and policies. His work within the firm as the Key Advisor, Top Executive, and Chief Visionary makes it possible for Pillsbury to offer full service as a law firm with an industry focus.
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Episode 906 - Critical Mass Radio Show May 24, 2016 Sue Parks
As a corporate wellness expert, Sue Parks founded a firm for implementing wellness into organizational culture through activating and implementing programs. iCount believes in achieving engagement within all levels by applying basic human needs into programs. If you're looking for corporate wellness and engagement, this firm is for you! Sue Parks joined the show to share how we can all implement wellness into firms through a little engagement and integration.
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Episode 905 - Critical Mass Radio Show May 24, 2016 Eric Gustafson
It all started as a small family business and now it is the number one supplier of animal fat shortenings in the Western United States. Eric Gustafson, CEO of Coast Packing Company joined us to share how Coast Packing Company is making a difference in the food industry and how his journey is helping to shape the company today.
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Episode 904 - Critical Mass Radio Show May 17, 2016 Marcie Glenn
Are you looking to creating the power A-team for your firm? Look no further! Another Source is here to help you build your team while making sure you're not letting go of the ones you need! Chief Talent Strategist, Marcie Glenn joined us to share how her firm is helping businesses shape and create their power team to get their firms on the go.
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Episode 903 - Critical Mass Radio Show May 17, 2016 Dovell Bonnett
How safe are your passwords? Are you confident behind the security of your passwords? Dovell Bonnett, author of Making Passwords Secure is revealing the truth about password security and how a new strategy called "Password Authentication Infrastructure" can effectively give you the cyber-protecting and security you need.
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Episode 902 - Critical Mass Radio Show May 10, 2016 Tamara Sicard
"The power to do more with .. More," Author Tamara Sicard, is unleashing five decisions, a set of questions that can help guide an organization to "unleashing" their full potential and to improve the quality of thinking and decision making. With an expertise in strategic planning and integration across work processes, Tamara joined the show to discuss how her book is helping middle market companies improve leadership development and create a culture change.
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Episode 901 - Critical Mass Radio Show May 10, 2016 Sabastian Enges
An entrepreneur, coach, and motivational speaker, Sabastian Enges, President of Fenix Consulting Group strives to be a global leader in the outsourced sales and marketing industry through genuine and passionate interest in their clients. Sabastian has built a culture that promotes education, fun, and a competitive workplace. His team delivers results while constantly challenging themselves to grow.
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Episode 900 - Critical Mass Radio Show May 3, 2016 Dr. Mira Farka
Are you interested in what the latest is on the economic forecast?
Dr. Mira Farka, of California State University, Fullerton will joined us in the studio to give us the latest on what you need to know regarding the future and forecast of economics.
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Episode 899 - Critical Mass Radio Show May 3, 2016 Wayne Breitbarth
As an experienced businessman, speaker, author, and recognized industry leader in LinkedIn training, marketing, and consulting, Wayne Breitbarth joined the show to talk about his latest book, the 3rd edition of The Power Formula for LinkedIn Success. Wayne, along with other companies, developed a comprehensive strategy for using LinkedIn to increase sales, raise brand awareness, recruit employees, reduce recruiting fees, along with ways to discover new markets for products and services.
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Episode 898 - Critical Mass Radio Show April 26, 2016 Heather Peterson
Her leadership has led a firm to becoming a recognized leader in payment processing services for all risk levels. Together, National Merchants Association and CEO Heather Petersen work to serve as an advocacy group for credit card processing, working to eliminate unnecessary fees for businesses. Heather joined Critical Mass Radio Show to share her innovative approach putting her at the top when it comes to the payments industry.
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Episode 897 - Critical Mass Radio Show April 26, 2016 Mila Diamond
For over 20 years, she has been training business leaders and professionals how to integrate mindfulness with business strategies for maximum performance. Mila Diamond joined our guest host Pete Weitzner to discuss her firm Diamond Mind International and how she is helping leaders boost innovation, performance, and profitability in their companies.
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Episode 896 - Critical Mass Radio Show April 19, 2016 Laurie Buss
With a degree in Aerospace Engineering, Laurie Buss is highly regarded in the international satellite industry. Her corporate experience led her to desire a systematic process to guide an organization's creativity and accurate decision-making in order to consistently get profitable results. The LBI Training Institute was founded to teach people the "Six Thinking Hats & Lateral Thinking" methods so that organizations can utilize the full creative potential and logical thinking of every member.
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Episode 895 - Critical Mass Radio Show April 19, 2016 Thomas Willingham
Founded in 2003, The Hampton Group has been assisting middle market companies to achieve superior performance levels. President Thomas Willingham joined us in the studio to show middle market companies how to unlock their business potential. The Hampton Group creates services that help "accelerate strategies through execution." And for over 30 years, Thomas Willingham has worked with organizations to help firms with questions on uncertainty of the current economy.
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Episode 894 - Critical Mass Radio Show April 12, 2016 Bill Wooditch
An active keynote speaker & high-performance business training coach, Bill Wooditch author of "Always Forward" joined the show to share his expertise and how we can all unlock sales success. "Always Forward" is your key to discovering the 7 secrets of sales success! Author Bill Wooditch has included his experience and how his purpose, energy, and conviction fueled his meteoric sales success as he found a way and made a way to becoming the top sales person in two Fortune 500 companies!
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Episode 893 - Critical Mass Radio Show April 12, 2016 Nyk Hong
Are you a sweets-lover looking to satisfy your sweet-tooth? Listen up! Nyk Hong joined us to share her adventure for sweets galore and how she came to creating a successful business from her passion. Her love for desserts and sweets guided her on a path that ultimately lead her very own ice cream sandwich shop. Only at InsideSKUP will you find one-of-a-kind flavors that are unique and this is what sets her shop apart from others.
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Episode 892 - Critical Mass Radio Show March 5, 2016 Christian Henry
Their cutting edge technology puts them at the top when it comes to human health research and services. Christian Henry, Executive Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer of Illumina is making a difference empowering a healthy future.
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Episode 891 - Critical Mass Radio Show March 5, 2016 Miguel Soares
With a degree in industrial electronics engineering and his creativity, he is making a name for himself in the world of interactivity, marketing, information technology, and communications. CEO & Founder of PARTTEAM GROUP, Miguel Soares joined us to share how digital kiosks are hitting the world of multimedia and billboards.
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Episode 890 - Critical Mass Radio Show March 29, 2016 John Bates
For over 13 years, he has been a world-renowned leadership communications coach, trainer, and speaker. John Bates, CEO & Founder of Executive Speaking Success returns to Critical Mass Radio to further discuss his expertise along with a new online product you don't want to miss out on. He knows what is effective and shares with others on the subject of executive speaking. His unique style and skills set him apart as the "go-to-guy" with the "go-to-company" for top performing enterprises.
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Episode 889 - Critical Mass Radio Show March 29, 2016 Dana Oliver
Mantra Design - Innovate, Buy, or Die! reveals the secrets for the identification of your customers' unmet needs including profitable and lasting innovation solutions. Author Dana Oliver joined Critical Mass Radio to share with the audience the power of innovation leadership for every person out there. His first Mantra Leadership book focused on the application of leadership while combining his 30 years of experience to provide a foundation for easy understanding of methodology and now his second book, Mantra Design is taking it a step further!
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Episode 888 - Critical Mass Radio Show March 22, 2016 Kim Shepherd
Kim Shepherd, CEO of Decision Toolbox understands how to create and maintain a company's culture through the use of performance metrics. Her latest book, "Get Scrappy," co-authored with Dave Berkus explores proven insights to help leaders create a more agile and performance-oriented culture.
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Episode 887 - Critical Mass Radio Show March 22, 2016 Richard Lindenmuth
Richard Lindenmuth, interim CEO and author of "The outside the Box Executive," joined the show to share with Ric and our audience some of the most important components of any company in transition.
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Episode 886 - Critical Mass Radio Show March 15, 2016 Karen Dietz
We've all seen it before, a "blank" for dummies book for every subject and person out there. Karen Dietz is a veteran in business storytelling and one of the originals in the field representing the best in academic training and the art of performance storytelling. Author of "Business Storytelling for Dummies", Karen joined Ric on Critical Mass Radio show to share her insight into business storytelling and how her book provides practical experience and guidance.
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Episode 885 - Critical Mass Radio Show March 8, 2016 Leonard Kim
Looking for a way to build your own personal brand? Want to get your brand featured in publications and grow in social media? Leonard Kim, managing partner at InfluenceTree, joined Ric and discussed how his team works to make this all possible for you! Author of "The Etiquette of Social Media," Leonard shared with us some top branding is essential to help your middle market business grow!
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Episode 884 - Critical Mass Radio Show March 1, 2016 Seth Sternberg
Inspired to change the stigma of adult at home care, Seth Sternberg, CEO and founder of HONOR, joined Ric to talk about how HONOR gives personalized care at real convenience 24/7. HONOR, a firm with a $20 million backing of Silicon Valley's A-listers, uses the power of new technology to improve the system of adult at home care.
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Episode 883 - Critical Mass Radio Show March 1, 2016 Miguel Dias
Miguel Dias, founder of CEO World was 26 years old when he started his own firm. CEO World has members stationed all over the world and travels to and from different countries to share his inspiring life story with multicultural audiences. Miguel joined Critical Mass and shared his experience and his business goals on how he plans to bridge the gap between cultures through "unity in diversity."
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Episode 882 - Critical Mass Radio Show February 23, 2016 Joe Cucchiara
With a specialty in mortgage education and information, residential mortgage planner and radio host Joe Cucchiara is your go to person if you're looking for access to the tools and resources you need to make wise financial decisions! His firm commitment to borrowers, referral partners, and the community along with his business philosophy is rooted in the belief of Knowledge is Power. Joe Cucchiara shares how his expertise in mortgage planning and background as a radio host of a real estate radio show helps shape and solidify his business career.
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Episode 881 - Critical Mass Radio Show February 23, 2016 Shashank Shekhar
Named one of the Top 40 under 40 mortgage professionals, a best-selling author and a top 1% loan officer, CEO of Arcus Lending, Shashank Shekhar is widely recognized as "America's Premier Mortgage Expert." He joined Critical Mass Radio Show to share with us his expertise and knowledge helping clients and home buyers feel at ease when it comes to making mortgages and buying homes.
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Episode 880 - Critical Mass Radio Show February 16, 2016 Rieva Lesonsky
She is widely recognized as a small business expert and advocate. CEO of GrowBiz Media Rieva Lesonsky returned to the hot seat at the Critical Mass Radio studio to give us the inside scope into the latest business trends for 2016.
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Episode 879 - Critical Mass Radio Show February 16, 2016 Marques Johnson
CEO and co-founder of Spara Athletics, Marques Johnson, joined Ric in the studio to share his story of sweat, tears, injuries and surgeries. For lifelong and collegiate athlete, Marques Johnson, his body was subject to extreme punishment and treatment. As a wide receiver he endured continuous hits and tackles and realized the need for better mouth guards that not only protect the top and bottom teeth, but also provide on-the-spot treatment for athletes like himself.
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Episode 878 - Critical Mass Radio Show February 9, 2016 Chip Espinoza
What are the seven toughest challenges a new generation of leaders face as they move into management? What dilemmas and issues can these leaders run into? Our returning guest Chip Espinoza, Author of Millennials Who Manage, touched on the subject of generational diversity, mastering management, and leadership competencies.
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Episode 877 - Critical Mass Radio Show February 9, 2016 Mark Douglas
LCP Tracker founder and CEO Mark Douglas, has been helping businesses understand the numerous benefits of prevailing wage. Prevailing wage has over one hundred years of history. However, overwhelming objective research has demonstrated that many states with prevailing laws don't increase construction costs despite the many associated benefits.
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Episode 876 - Critical Mass Radio Show February 2, 2016 Thomas Coss
Heart Cloud is putting a new twist to cloud-based technology. They're extending the "cloud computing" technology to help clients manage health and weight. Thomas Coss, CEO of Heart Cloud Inc, joined Ric in the studio to share how cloud-based technology and Heart Cloud data work hand in hand in improving lives. With each data collected from commercial products used to monitor clients at home, Cloud Heart hopes to come one step closer to helping improve effectiveness and health for those living with chronic diseases.
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Episode 875 - Critical Mass Radio Show January 26, 2015 Kevin McGourty
"Discovering and transforming great ideas into breakthrough new products." Kevin McGourty, President and CEO of iNPD Center & author of The Innovators Playbook, is your go-to person for innovation and new product development related efforts. With prior history working as a VP of product planning and strategy, Kevin remains active in the innovation and development community of businesses.
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Episode 874 - Critical Mass Radio Show January 26, 2016 Matthew Hanson
He is a speaker for the best practices for controlling healthcare costs and speaks in partnership with many various firms and groups. Matthew Hanson, president of Centennial, joined Ric on Critical Mass to talk about how his firm is confident that their unique and personable ways with business management is their core advantage.
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Episode 873 - Critical Mass Radio Show January 19, 2015 Rick Gillis
CEOs and business owners need to be able to promote the accomplishments of their business just like candidates interviewing for jobs have to do. Author Rick Gillis, joined us in the studio to talk about the different the concepts contained in his new book PROMOTE! It's Who Knows What You Know That Makes A Career. Rick explores his research into positively promoting your past successes to gain attention in a crowded marketplace
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Episode 872 - Critical Mass Radio Show January 19, 2015 Craig Cooke
What has changed in the marketing agency industry? Craig Cooke, CEO of Rhythm Interactive joined Critical Mass to talk about how he has successfully navigated the ever-changing marketing landscape. Craig and Ric also discuss how technologies like mobile video advertising coupled with the advances in acquiring behavioral data are enabling new campaigns for middle market firms.
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Episode 871 - Critical Mass Radio Show January 12, 2015 Jerry Davis
New challenges for businesses are on the rise everyday as society progresses. These constant challenges, create an opportunity for Social Intrapreneurs to change their companies from the inside out. Jerry Davis, author and professor at the University of Michigan shares how social intrapreneurship and corporate activism plays a role in today's business environment.
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Episode 870 - Critical Mass Radio Show January 12, 2015 Leslie Lauer
Just one ESOP National Conference attendance was enough to get her hooked on being involved with the ESOP Associations. Leslie Lauer, from UBS Securities joined Critical Mass to talk about how she has been actively involved and in 2005, buying out the majority owners of an ESOP company with her husband.
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Episode 869 - Critical Mass Radio Show January 5, 2016 Thomas Crane
Thomas Crane, author of The Heart of Coaching joined Critical Mass Radio show to discuss the powerful process of transformational coaching as a comprehensive and systematic way to plan, organize, and conduct coaching conversations. With seventeen years and seven versions of transformational coaching to create a high-performance coaching culture, Thomas shares his expertise in coaching and consulting.
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Episode 868 - Critical Mass Radio Show January 5, 2016 Christian Valencia
He launched a kick-starter campaign raising over 124K. Christian Valencia, CEO and co-founder of HIIT Bottle joined Critical Mass Radio Show to discuss how his experience as a Business Relationship Manager and management of Business Commercial Portfolio led way to annual revenues of 5MM to 20MM. Christian talks about how middle market businesses can utilize the power of financing and crowdfunding to help grow your business.
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Critical Mass Radio Show December 15, 2015 Christine Comaford
For over 30 years, she has helped leaders navigate growth and change. Christine Comaford, author of SmartTribes joined Critical Mass Radio show to share her expertise and tips to influence positive change within an organization. Her proven strategies and teaching methods are easy to learn and help leaders see into their blind spots, expand their vision, and effective influence outcomes.
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Critical Mass Radio Show December 15, 2015 Dalip Jaggi
Founder of Device Interactive, Dalip Jaggi, joined Ric in the studio to talk about his firm and the many firms he has helped founded and directed. Active in the Orange County community, Dalip shares with us his journey and some insight with fellow business leaders.
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Critical Mass Radio Show December 8, 2015 Tim Wasserman
He’s an expert in the successful implementation of large-scale organizational behavior change. And with over 25 years of experience developing and implementing enterprise-wide initiatives for Fortune 500 companies, his leadership and strategies prove global effectiveness. Tim Wasserman, CLO of TwentyEighty Strategy Execution joins the show to discuss how his firm is helping middle market companies improve their business.
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Critical Mass Radio Show December 8, 2015 Christina Altmayer
With a mission to provide leadership as a funder, convener, and planner to support healthy development and learning for Orange County’s young children, The Children & Families Commission of Orange County work hard to improve the lives of local children and their families. Christina Altmayer, Executive Director of the Children & Families Commission of Orange County joins Ric in the studio to share her experience with the commission along with the annual report of the Orange County Community Indicators.
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Critical Mass Radio Speaker Series November 12, 2015 The Power of Curiosity
Critical Mass Radio Show presents our Speaker Series held at California State University Long Beach, featuring our panel of guests Michael Solt, Dean of Business School California State University Long Beach and Will Pomerantz, VP Special Projects Virgin Galactic. Listen as our panelists dive into the topic of The Power of Curiosity and how it can how it affects your business and your career.
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Critical Mass Radio Show December 1, 2015 Ruchi Mitra
Do you ever wonder what to do with your partially used gift cards? Ruchi Mitra returned to the hot seat to share with our audiences how Changefindr has grown and future goals for the organization. Changefindr is an online platform that lets people donate their unused or partially used gift cards to causes and charities of their choice.
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Critical Mass Radio Show December 1, 2015 Marc Koehler
He brings a rather unique set of experience with over 30 years of business and life experience that include being a U.S. Navy Submarine Officer, Interim CEO/COO, and entrepreneur. Marc Koehler of Lead with Purpose joined Ric in the studio to share how his firm helps underperforming businesses and shares the best tools and practices for smaller businesses.
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Critical Mass Radio Show November 24, 2015 Scharrell Jackson
With over 200 professionals with offices in Los Angeles, Newport Beach, San Diego, Encino, and the Cayman Islands, Squar Milner is a top Southern California based CPA firm. Scharrell Jackson joined our guest host Genese Davis in the studio to discuss what makes Squar Milner unique as one of the nation's top 100 accounting firms.
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