CEO of Sekur.me, Jack Bicer returned to Critical Mass Radio Show to break the news of his latest patent for online payment applications. The goal of Sekur.me is to eliminate the payment friction for consumers and businesses making online and mobile payments.  David Meltzer, CEO and President of Sports 1 Marketing, joined Ric in the studio to discuss the inspiration behind his latest book "Connected to Goodness." David shared with our audiences the books seven principals that lead him to business and life success. 

Innovations in Technology: Creating Opportunities for Businesses Panel: Mo Davoudian, CEO/Creative Director - Brain Zoo Studios  The Emmy Award winning CG animation studio based in Los Angeles, is specialized in stylized and photo realistic character animation, and cinematics. As a visual storytellers, their passion is developing unique, emotional characters for the family entertainment, and the toy and video game industries. Since 1995, Brain Zoo Studios has consistently raised the bar in CG animation for feature films, commercials, interactive media, and other platforms by streamlining processes and tools that deliver quicker outcomes without compromising quality.     Sophie Lee, Chair, IS Department - College of Business Administration, CSULB  Dr. Lee received her Ph.D. in Information Systems from the University of Texas at Austin in 1995 and joined the CBA family in 1998.  Her research interests are in the complementary fit and business value of technology and organizations, database development, and data error tracking and recovery. She was an Oracle database consultant at Warner Home Video, Warner Bros. from 2000 to 2004. She is currently the Department Chair and ISSA Faculty Advisor.  John Nardella, Business Development Executive, DLM Division - Red Gate Redgate is an independent software vendor known for its expertise in SQL Server, Oracle and Cloud solutions. Headquartered in the UK, the company offers reliable technology that allows IT to keep up with business demands. With extensive expertise in finance and cost accounting and a keen understanding Software Development Lifecycle methodologies, Mr. Nardella offers sales engineering and sales execution for mid to enterprise level customers.    Dylan Watkins, Founder - OCVR  The Virtual Reality Meetup group called OCVR was launched in March of 2014.  The focus is to bring together like minded developers with a passion for developing a VR/AR experience.   The company provides the ability to make a VR/AR experience by hosting several VR/AR hackathons, demo nights along with educational classes.  Together with their members they build virtual/augmented reality experiences and demo them at public events. 

President and CEO of CommerceWest Bank, Ivo Tjan joined Critical Mass Radio Show to talk about the importance and the role that community banks play in the business growth of middle market companies. Ivo also talked about three main causes of failure for businesses: cash flow, rapid growth and debt struction on a balance sheet. 

Are you looking for an effective medium to communicate your brand to and with your clients? Scott Strochak, CEO of Xtelesis joined Critical Mass Radio Show to talk about how his firm is helping middle market companies use voice communication and other cloud based data services to help grow their business. Scott also discussed some of the recent trends in IP communication solutions that have helped many businesses grow this year.  President and CEO of CommerceWest Bank, Ivo Tjan joined Critical Mass Radio Show to talk about the importance and the role that community banks play in the business growth of middle market companies. Ivo also talked about three main causes of failure for businesses: cash flow, rapid growth and debt struction on a balance sheet. 

Founder of the 50 Mile Ride for Rwanda, Doug Grant joins Critical Mass Radio show for our special non-profit segment to talk about how he chose a bike ride as a fund-raising method. The upcoming 50 Mile Ride for Rwanda in April supports two non-profit organizations: Team Africa Rising and World Bicycle Relief. Doug also talks about how his firm West America Communications helps non-profit organizations get their message across through marketing and branding, fund-raising methods and budgeting and planning annual reports.

Are you looking for IT solutions that will fit your business? Amon Prasad, CEO of Network Remedy joins us in the studio to discuss various network solutions for middle market companies. Amon also talks about the importance of the Network Remedy Cloud and how he has used it to help many of his clients. Founder of the 50 Mile Ride for Rwanda, Doug Grant joins Critical Mass Radio show for our special non-profit segment to talk about how he chose a bike ride as a fund-raising method. The upcoming 50 Mile Ride for Rwanda in April supports two non-profit organizations: Team Africa Rising and World Bicycle Relief. Doug also talks about how his firm West America Communications helps non-profit organizations get their message across through marketing and branding, fund-raising methods and budgeting and planning annual reports.

The 9th Annual Ethics at the Beach Workshop  Hosted by California State University Long Beach Ethical Leadership, Behavior, & Consequences: Real Life Results Panel: Azia Celestino Guest Moderator, Critical Mass for Business Robert Luna Chief of Police, City of Long BeachAriela Nerubay VP Audience Acquisition, GalavisionCeleste Ahl Associate, Rutan & Tucker, LLP

Critical Mass Radio Show presents our special ESOP 101 segment featuring two guests: Martin Staubus, Executive Director of the Beyster Institute; and Keith Molchan, 1st Vice President of Community Bank. Our panel of experts discussed why, when and how business owners decide to choose the ESOP path as the correct succession strategy for their company. 

Dr. Betty Uribe, Executive Vice President of California Bank and Trust joined Ric in the studio to talk about some of the recent trends in commercial and business banking. Dr. Uribe also touched on the importance of two factors: value and trust; these key characteristics in turn influence leadership of a business and affect the continued success of the future generation of a business.

Founder of Critical Connections, Richard Sink joined Critical Mass Radio to talk about the importance of creating an online presence for your business. Richard discussed how middle market companies can fully and effectively utilize online marketing practices to grow their business.  Dr. Betty Uribe, Executive Vice President of California Bank and Trust joined Ric in the studio to talk about some of the recent trends in commercial and business banking. Dr. Uribe also touched on the importance of two factors: value and trust; these key characteristics in turn influence leadership of a business and affect the continued success of the future generation of a business. 

An accounting firm and law firm, all wrapped up in one? Navneet Chugh, managing partner at The Chugh Firm joined Critical Mass Radio Show to talk about his unique business and how his firm continues to help small to middle market companies through accounting services, legal services and create solutions to fit their business model. 

From the Orange County Business Council, Vice President of Economic Development Matt Petteruto joined Ric in the studio to talk about why Orange County is a great place to do business. The Orange County Business Council offers services to middle market companies and strives to help foster the growth and success of local businesses in the Orange County area.  An accounting firm and law firm, all wrapped up in one? Navneet Chugh, managing partner at The Chugh Firm joined Critical Mass Radio Show to talk about his unique business and how his firm continues to help small to middle market companies through accounting services, legal services and create solutions to fit their business model. 

President of Taylor Protocols Inc., Lynn Taylor joined Critical Mass Radio Show, with guest host Paul Roberts to talk about the importance of hiring, training and maintaining top performers in a business. Lynn discusses the 80/20 rule and how it can effect the growth of middle market companies. 

Co-founder of DreamItAlive.com, Ash Kumra joins Ric in the studio to talk about how his organization, one of the largest online community for dream boards,  is helping its clients bring their "dream life" to real life, through scientifically proven methods and strategies. Ash also discussed the power of entrepreneurship and its impact on the business community. 

Daniel Callahan, Founding Partner at Callahan and Blaine also jumped into our studio to discuss the proper steps a business should take to ensure a successful litigation strategy. Dan returns to the show to take us step by step through the process on what middle market companies should do when being faced with a lawsuit. 

How to avoid risky business litigations from one of Orange County's most enterprising firms. Jeffrey Dennis, Managing Partner at Newmeyer and Dillion LLP joined Critical Mass Radio Show as a part of our big discussion on dealing with business litigation. Jeff discussed with our audiences some great tips on how to stay out of legal trouble.  Daniel Callahan, Founding Partner at Callahan and Blaine also jumped into our studio to discuss the proper steps a business should take to ensure a successful litigation strategy. Dan returns to the show to take us step by step through the process on what middle market companies should do when being faced with a lawsuit. 

Critical Mass Radio presents our 1000th Interview event with special guest Wing Lam, Co-founder and CEO of Wahoo's Fish Tacos. Wing joined Ric at our special live event to talk discuss some of the lessons he learned in business during the great recession as well as why it is important for middle market companies to give back to their communities. 

Angie Weeks, founder of Cal Coast Web Design joined Critical Mass Radio Show with our guest host Azia Celestino to discuss what middle market companies need to know when creating their website. Angie discusses some of the most important factors to consider when creating a successful website: innovation, content, interaction and new media. 

Todd Scherwin, Managing Partner at Fisher & Phillips joined Ric in the studio today to discuss some hot topics on the California Employment Laws. Todd and Ric talked about some of the recent changes in 2015 regarding labor laws and what CEO's and employees of middle market companies should know. 

Professor, entrepreneur and author of Startup Leadership, Derek Lidow joined Critical Mass Radio Show to talk about best practices to help grow your business. Derek discusses the importance of business owners to have an entrepreneurial mindset and how to avoid mistakes that some successful businesses have made.  Todd Scherwin, Managing Partner at Fisher & Phillips joined Ric in the studio today to discuss some hot topics on the California Employment Laws. Todd and Ric talked about some of the recent changes in 2015 regarding labor laws and what CEO's and employees of middle market companies should know. 

Who is the Sandwich Generation? CEO of RNR Homecare Inc, Rejoyce Wilson-Herbert joined Critical Mass Radio Show to talk about her passion for helping others through her assisted home care company. Rejoyce talked to Ric about the Sandwich Generation and how her firm is helping them plan for future long term care along along with the importance of educating the public on options and resources they need to make informed decisions.

Stephanie Paul, executive speaking coach and CEO of Advance Your joined Ric in the studio to share with our audiences how to be a master of your own message. Stephanie also talked about her upcoming workshop for women speakers in March as well as her appearance as a guest speaker at the first ever TEDX held in Iran in April.  Who is the Sandwich Generation? CEO of RNR Homecare Inc, Rejoyce Wilson-Herbert joined Critical Mass Radio Show to talk about her passion for helping others through her assisted home care company. Rejoyce talked to Ric about the Sandwich Generation and how her firm is helping them plan for future long term care along along with the importance of educating the public on options and resources they need to make informed decisions. 

Are you looking to grow your business through social media in 2015? Founder of Clearvision Media, Sean Cannell joined Ric in the studio to discuss how middle market companies can effectively utilize social media marketing techniques to achieve real business results. As an expert in video and digital media, Sean talked about the new rules in video marketing and specifically how businesses can use the power of Youtube to successfully brand their business. 

Dr. John G. Locke, Founder of The Mystic Media Group joined Critical Mass Radio Show to talk about how middle market companies can incorporate the power of corporate social responsibility into their businesses. Dr. Locke showcased the firms launch of the Global Impact Entrepreneurship Network. Mystic Media Group is a leader in the digital transmedia industry and interactive marketing space. Are you looking to grow your business through social media in 2015? Founder of Clearvision Media, Sean Cannell joined Ric in the studio to discuss how middle market companies can effectively utilize social media marketing techniques to achieve real business results. As an expert in video and digital media, Sean talked about the new rules in video marketing and specifically how businesses can use the power of Youtube to successfully brand their business. 

Critical Mass for Business presents the first Speaker Series of 2015 with our featured guests Darcie Harris, trainer and speaker for women entrepreneurs; John Bradley Jackson, Director at California State University Fullerton Center of Entrepreneurship; France Helfer, CEO of Halo Healthcare, Inc; and Tomilee Gill, President of Executives Unlimited. Our panel of experts joined Ric live at California State University, Fullerton and discussed "Successful women and how they think Differently in Business." 

Keith Gerson, President of FranConnect joined Critical Mass Radio Show and talked about how FranConnect helps franchisees and franchisors with training, operations, marketing and ecommerce solutions. Keith also discusses what the future holds for FranConnect with the recent acquisition of the franchise software solutions company Process Peak. 

President and CEO of The Filice Insurance Agency, Ron Filice joins Critical Mass Radio Show to talk about the importance of workplace wellness incentives for middle market businesses. Ron also briefly discussed the ACA and its effects on middle market companies in the new year.  Keith Gerson, President of FranConnect joined Critical Mass Radio Show and talked about how FranConnect helps franchisees and franchisors with training, operations, marketing and ecommerce solutions. Keith also discusses what the future holds for FranConnect with the recent acquisition of the franchise software solutions company Process Peak. 

President of the Western Region of Cigna, Christopher DeRosa joined Critical Mass Radio Show to talk about the importance of having "a culture of health." Christopher discussed how many middle market companies should utilize the concept of "a culture of health" in the workplace which in turn will produce positive benefits for each individual employee and increase the health and productivity of the overall business. 

Author, master level coach, President and CEO of Kohler & Company, Dawn Kohler joined Ric in the studio to talk about how her firm is helping companies improve their business productivity through executive and management training techniques. Dawn shared with our audiences how she got involved in executive coaching as well as talking about her latest book, "The Invitation, A Weekend with Emma."  President of the Western Region of Cigna, Christopher DeRosa joined Critical Mass Radio Show to talk about the importance of having "a culture of health." Christopher discussed how many middle market companies should utilize the concept of "a culture of health" in the workplace which in turn will produce positive benefits for each individual employee and increase the health and productivity of the overall business. 

Managing partner at Hart King Law, William Hart joined Ric in the studio to talk about what middle market companies should be doing this new year to keep their business on track. William also shared with our audiences his guiding principal and his belief in the success of his business through the growth and support of his team.

Entrepreneurs and authors Michael Houlihan and Bonnie Harvey are back on Critical Mass Radio Show to talk to us about their latest book The Entrepreneurial Culture. The successful entrepreneurs discuss the two divisions of every company: sales and sales support, the number one hidden cost of any business and how to spot and hire people with entrepreneurial DNA, integrity and hustle.  Managing partner at Hart King Law, William Hart joined Ric in the studio to talk about what middle market companies should be doing this new year to keep their business on track. William also shared with our audiences his guiding principal and his belief in the success of his business through the growth and support of his team. 

Interested in opening up a steady growing franchise? Jeff Wesley, CFO of Two Men and a Truck joined Critical Mass Radio Show to talk about the growth of the franchise and its effect on the over all moving industry. Jeff also talks about the franchises expansion into the Los Angeles market as well as Orange County, CA. 

Executive Director of The Wooden Floor, Dawn Reese also joined our program to share with us how support through arts education has helped students and youth of low income communities graduate high school and attend college. Dawn talks about some of the programs The Wooden Floor offers its students to help instill confidence and self discipline to enrich their lives through dance and arts. The Wooden Floor is also a Santa Ana community non-profit and services youth in the surround cities and communities.

David Benavides, City Councilman of Santa Ana and Board Member of the organization KidWorks, joined Ric in the studio to share with our audiences some of the programs KidWorks offers to help low income students, youth and community members in central Santa Ana, CA. David talks about some of the challenges facing their organization and was excited to announce that KidWorks will be expanding its facilities to accommodate the growing number of community youth members by embarking on an exciting new capital campaign to fund the growth and services for this organization.  Executive Director of The Wooden Floor, Dawn Reese also joined our program to share with us how support through arts education has helped students and youth of low income communities graduate high school and attend college. Dawn talks about some of the programs The Wooden Floor offers its students to help instill confidence and self discipline to enrich their lives through dance and arts. The Wooden Floor is also a Santa Ana community non-profit and services youth in the surround cities and communities. 

Jeff Blanton of The Blanton Group joins the show to discuss the topic of business growth and what key factors middle market firms should consider when promoting the progress of their company. Listen to what Jeff calls the 3 C's of taking on challenges while trying to grow a business. 

Jayson Duncan, Chief Storyteller at Miller Farm Media, discusses how his company helps middle market firms grow their businesses through the increasingly relevant medium of video marketing. Listen in at minute 4 to hear the 3 Key Types of video every Middle Market Firm must have on Youtube. 

Director of Public Works for the City of Anaheim, Natalie Meeks, joined Ric in the studio to talk about the launching of the Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center  (ARTIC). Natalie also talks about the December 8th official ribbon cutting ceremony to showcase Orange County's newest and innovative transportation facility. 

Jon Larson, president of Richweb, Inc. joined Critical Mass Radio Show to talk about some of the top concerns for his clients when dealing with internet performance, speeds and services. Richweb, Inc creates customized IT solutions such as cloud based phone systems and VPN performance. Jon also talks about Richweb's latest unveiling of Richmond, Virginia's first open internet exchange with the motto "Keep local traffic local."  Director of Public Works for the City of Anaheim, Natalie Meeks, joined Ric in the studio to talk about the launching of the Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center  (ARTIC). Natalie also talks about the December 8th official ribbon cutting ceremony to showcase Orange County's newest and innovative transportation facility. 

What is your business worth to someone who might want to buy your firm and what can you do about making it worth more in their eyes? John Warrillow, founder of The Sellability Score, joined Critical Mass Radio show to discuss how middle market companies can evaluate the sellability of their company. As the creator of the sellability score assessment, John also talks about the "Scalability Trifecta." Take the Sellability Score Assessment here!

Are you looking to develop your business marketing and sales strategy? Josh Berry, Managing Partner at VentureTech joined Critical Mass Radio to talk about how his firm is helping entrepreneurs to start and grow their companies VentureTech partners with two main groups of entrepreneurs, closet entrepreneurs that see a niche in the market and need helping launching and small service heavy businesses that could massively benefit from adding technology and digitial media to their business plan. 

Serial entrepreneur Torrey Tayenaka returned to our studio to talk about his latest venture into the EVA Smart Shower. Torrey also gave us an update on Sparkhouse and how the future of marketing is continuing to grow towards new media such as digital and video production. 

Are you ready for the holiday sweets? Pauline Marasek, owner of Paulines Premiere Sweets joined Ric in the studio to about her entrepreneurial endeavor into creating the popular pecan brittles. Pauline talked about some of the obstacles and challenges shes faced and what the future holds for her business.  Serial entrepreneur Torrey Tayenaka returned to our studio to talk about his latest venture into the EVA Smart Shower. Torrey also gave us an update on Sparkhouse and how the future of marketing is continuing to grow towards new media such as digital and video production.  

Vic Ghai, Chairman of the board of Aliantel, joined Ric in the studio to discuss the growth and opportunities in the telecom industry. Aliantel focuses on creating sustainable and reliable quality cells sites that serve the needs of their clients. 

Are you interested in starting a franchise? Kevin Wilson, CEO of Mosquito Joe joined Critical Mass Radio Show talk about his growing franchise in the Orange County area. WIth the increasing rise in West Nile Virus specifically in Southern California, the need for mosquito and insect treatment has been in high demand.  Vic Ghai, Chairman of the board of Aliantel, joined Ric in the studio to discuss the growth and opportunities in the telecom industry. Aliantel focuses on creating sustainable and reliable quality cells sites that serve the needs of their clients. 

Alexandra Armstrong, Co-founder of the Haiti Scholarships organization, joins our non-profit show to talk about how she became interested in this cause and what her foundation is doing to promote education as a key factor in the success of a better future for young people living in Haiti. Listen to her inspiring story about the passion that drives Haiti Scholarships and check out their website here to learn more!

Juan Sandoval joins the Critical Mass Non-Profit show to talk about how Orange County Community Housing Corporation is helping low income community members achieve self sufficiency through housing and education assistance. 

Founder of The Bulletproof Executive and new author for his upcoming book The Bulletproof Diet, David Asprey joined Ric to talk about his new book and how his experiences after becoming a bio-hacker has changed his perception on how to take control and change ones life physically and mentally. 

We just had to have him back! Another returning guest Dr. Deane Waldman is back on our show to go more in depth about the effects of today's current health care system. Listen as he shares his knowledge and expertise, which can be found more in depth in his latest book The Cancer in Healthcare: How Greed is Killing What We Love.