President and founder of Ortega Contract Services of Virginia Inc., Roger Ortega joined our program to talk about how he has successfully grown his business from his first invoice at around $500 to employing over 40 people. Roger also talks about his experiences when he was commissioned as a part of the Minority Business Enterprise Commission in the state of Virginia back in 2002.

Vice President at Hughes Marino, Mike Lewis joined Critical Mass Radio to share with our audiences how the success of Hughes Marino is based on creating a strong relationship with its clients. Named as Young Mover of the Year by the Irvine Company, Mike also talks about what its like being a millennial in this industry and how it has helped him in conducting his business.

Founder of his own company Project Insight, entrepreneur Steve West joined our show to share with us how he is helping middle market companies through web based management software programs.  Vice President at Hughes Marino, Mike Lewis joined Critical Mass Radio to share with our audiences how the success of Hughes Marino is based on creating a strong relationship with its clients. Named as Young Mover of the Year by the Irvine Company, Mike also talks about what its like being a millennial in this industry and how it has helped him in conducting his business.

Vice President at Barbazza Real Estate Jason Piazza joined us in the studio to share with our audiences what are the top three major factors that businesses should consider when looking for a location for their business.

Creator of the Rock Star System for Success, Craig Duswalt joined our program to talk about how he is helping CEO's and executives of middle market companies learn to market their brand like "a rock star." Craig also talks about his upcoming Rock Star Marketing Boot Camp on September 18-20, 2014.  Vice President at Barbazza Real Estate Jason Piazza joined us in the studio to share with our audiences what are the top three major factors that businesses should consider when looking for a location for their business. 

Co-founder of OC Digital Studio, Avi Chalid joined us in the studio to talk about his latest entrepreneurial venture in helping local Orange County middle market companies enhance their brand through the use of video marketing.

Owner and co-founder of the Cismontane Brewing Company in Rancho Santa Margarita, Evan Weinberg joined us in the studio to talk to us about his experiences as an entrepreneur. Evan discussed with us his business model and the evolution of the microbrewery industry specifically in Orange County, California.

Craig Rutledge from the Vision Link Advisory Group joined our show to talk about how his firm is helping middle market companies grow and transform their business through sustainable business rewards strategies.  Owner and co-founder of the Cismontane Brewing Company in Rancho Santa Margarita, Evan Weinberg joined us in the studio to talk to us about his experiences as an entrepreneur. Evan discussed with us his business model and the evolution of the microbrewery industry specifically in Orange County, California. 

Founder of his newest venture called Total Recall Learning, Tim Becker joined us in the studio to share his findings and talk about the newest system in active learning. According to studies, an average person forget nearly 80% of what they learned within the past 30 days. Total Recall Learning creates a different approach to material retention in a more efficient and faster way. 

CEO and founder of Changefindr, entrepreneur Ruchi Mitra joined us in the studio to share her journey as an entrepreneur and talks about the idea behind her firm Changefindr. Research has found the billions of dollars have been lost in unused gifts throughout the country. Changefindr lets consumers take the balance off of old and unused gift cards and donate them to charities.  Founder of his newest venture called Total Recall Learning, Tim Becker joined us in the studio to share his findings and talk about the newest system in active learning. According to studies, an average person forget nearly 80% of what they learned within the past 30 days. Total Recall Learning creates a different approach to material retention in a more efficient and faster way. 

Michael Bor, CEO and founder of CarLotz, Inc. joined our program to share with us his path to CarLotz, Inc. CarLotz is a car consignment business serving clients in the Richmond, VA area. Michael talks about how his successful business model has created a niche in the automobile industry. 

Legal business coach Laura LeDoux joins our program to talk about how her firm Laura LeDoux Esq. is helping middle market companies really look and understand the legal factors in running a business and what most companies fail to recognize. 

CEO Patti Larson and CTO Erik Ellsworth from SunUp Group joined our program to share with us how their marketing firm is helping Orange County middle market companies creating a successful marketing strategy. Patti and Erik go over with us the top 3 mistakes that mid market companies are making in their marketing plan.

Entrepreneur and creator of the Whimsical World of Sheri Fink, Sheri Fink joined us in our studio to share with us her path to becoming a children's author as well as her involvement and role in the organization called the Evolutionary Business Council.  CEO Patti Larson and CTO Erik Ellsworth from SunUp Group joined our program to share with us how their marketing firm is helping Orange County middle market companies creating a successful marketing strategy. Patti and Erik go over with us the top 3 mistakes that mid market companies are making in their marketing plan. 

Nicolas Szczedrin, president of NIXSYS, Inc joined us in the studio to share with us more about how his business is helping middle market companies organize their IT services to create a more efficient business. NIXSYS focuses on offering the highest quality custom-built computers and servers supporting legacy hardware and software. Legal business coach Laura LeDoux joins our program to talk about how her firm Laura LeDoux Esq. is helping middle market companies really look and understand the legal factors in running a business and what most companies fail to recognize.

Mojdeh Eskandar, executive producer for the TEDx Orange Coast Annual Conference joins our non-profit show with guest host Genese Davis to share more about the TEDx non-profit organization and how she became involved. TEDx is a community organized movement to help bring together like-minded people inspire, connect and innovate. 

Jessica Ellis and Justin Valley, directors at Teaching Kids Programming joined our non-profit show with guest host Genese Davis to talk about how their organization has impacted its students. The younger generation are already technology savvy, why not teach them how to program?  Mojdeh Eskandar, executive producer for the TEDx Orange Coast Annual Conference joins our non-profit show with guest host Genese Davis to share more about the TEDx non-profit organization and how she became involved. TEDx is a community organized movement to help bring together like-minded people inspire, connect and innovate. 

Critical Mass Radio Show presents Final Friday LIVE at Fast Start Studio. Our expert panelists included Michael Sawitz, founder of Fast Start Studio; John Bradley Jackson, Director of CSUF's Center of Entrepreneurship; Christopher Wright, Senior Commercial Capital Advisor with Capital Direct; and Dr. Deborah Ferber, professor at Brandman University and managing partner with Lodum, Sanchez, & Colmenares. Our guest panelists enthusiastically discussed the topic: Why do so many early stage companies fail?

Alan Au form Jimmy Au's for Men 5'8' and Under joins our studio with our guest host Genese Davis to share with us how his family business got started and how his father Jimmy Au found a unique niche in the market and grew into a successful business. 

Guy Cirinelli and Ryan Reynolds of the Corporate Films Guys joins Critical Mass Radio Show with our guest host Genese Davis to talk about how video marketing has changed the business industry. Guy and Ryan share how they got started in video and how their firm is helping middle market companies with their business.  Alan Au form Jimmy Au's for Men 5'8' and Under joins our studio with our guest host Genese Davis to share with us how his family business got started and how his father Jimmy Au found a unique niche in the market and grew into a successful business. 

Founder of Teen Entrepreneur Academy and Dean of the School of Business at Concordia University in Irvine, Stephen Christensen joined our program to talk about how he formed the Teen Entrepreneur Academy. The organization just recently hosted an event for students and teens from all over the world. Stephen shared with us a little more about the event and the mission of the organization aimed to foster business ideas in the younger generation. 

From one of the biggest franchisee to franchiser and owner of Massage Green Spa, Allie Mallad joined us in the studio to talk about his path to franchise success. Massage Green Spa focuses on environmentally friendly products as well as the buildings that each location is housed in. Allie also discusses the time and commitment it takes to own and run a franchise.  Founder of Teen Entrepreneur Academy and Dean of the School of Business at Concordia University in Irvine, Stephen Christensen joined our program to talk about how he formed the Teen Entrepreneur Academy. The organization just recently hosted an event for students and teens from all over the world. Stephen shared with us a little more about the event and the mission of the organization aimed to foster business ideas in the younger generation. 

Finalist for the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Orange County and Managing Partner as the Bascom Group, Jerry Fink joined our program to talk about his experience as a finalist for this prestigious business award. Jerry also share some of his experiences as an entrepreneur and what new start ups should consider when creating a new business. 

Associate Professor of Strategic Management at Chapman University Dr. Thomas Turk joined us in the studio to share with us how he has used the book, The Science of Success as an effective teaching tool throughout his professional and educational career. Dr. Turk talks to us about some of the key important point to take away from this reading that all middle market companies should know.  Finalist for the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Orange County and Managing Partner as the Bascom Group, Jerry Fink joined our program to talk about his experience as a finalist for this prestigious business award. Jerry also share some of his experiences as an entrepreneur and what new start ups should consider when creating a new business. 

Robert Hunt, forum leader at Renaissance Executive Forums, Dallas, TX joined us in the studio to share with us his experiences with the organization. Robert talked to us about what his chapter in Dallas is currently doing to help its members of CEO's and executives create a better work/life balance along with the impact of fear and its effects on your business. 

Lois Tiller, CEO of Go EB-5 joined our program to talk about her newest venture into supporting growing businesses and connecting people with businesses internationally. Lois also talked about her experiences as a boomer entrepreneur and how boomers have different values and goals as oppose to generations before and after them. 

Welcome to the world of social media! Social media specialist and founder of Turn Up the Volume, Raleigh Gerber joined our show to discuss with us the growing trend for using social media to help grow middle market companies. Raleigh talks to us about the power of social media and how important it is to utilize this brand strategy in todays market.  Lois Tiller, CEO of Go EB-5 joined our program to talk about her newest venture into supporting growing businesses and connecting people with businesses internationally. Lois also talked about her experiences as a boomer entrepreneur and how boomers have different values and goals as oppose to generations before and after them. 

Nancy Lerner, President of Otherwise Incorporated joined our program to talk to us about how important it is for a brand or marketing campaign to be relatable to its target audience. Nancy joins us from Chicago, and takes us through a typical client process when helping them create a brand strategy. 

Economic Development Manager for the City of Lakeforest, Jessica Gonzales joined our show to talk about what the city is doing to help its businesses and why so many companies of all sizes have flourished. Jessica also talks about some of the programs and services the city offers to help grow its businesses.  Nancy Lerner, President of Otherwise Incorporated joined our program to talk to us about how important it is for a brand or marketing campaign to be relatable to its target audience. Nancy joins us from Chicago, and takes us through a typical client process when helping them create a brand strategy. 

Michael Hughes, owner of the Holiday Barn, joined our show to talk about the success of his premiere pet resort. As a family owned and operated business since 1972, Holiday Barn's success has be attributed to distinct core values that the business focuses on in order to provide its clients with top notch services. 

Chief Investment Officer at RiverFront Investment Group, Michael Jones joined our program to talk about how his firm is helping middle market companies invest wisely. Michael also talks about the methodology of the Art and Science of Dynamic Investing.  Michael Hughes, owner of the Holiday Barn, joined our show to talk about the success of his premiere pet resort. As a family owned and operated business since 1972, Holiday Barn's success has be attributed to distinct core values that the business focuses on in order to provide its clients with top notch services. 

Critical Mass Radio Show presents Final Fridays LIVE at Brandman University. Our expert panelists included Dr. Mick Ukleja, founder and president of Leadership TraQ; Dr. Loren O'Conner, Director of the Office of Disability Service at Brandman University; Dr. Forouzan Golshani, Dean of the College of Engineer at California State University Long Beach; and Dr. Samuel Bresler, Associate Vice Chancellor, Human Resource, Learning and Development at Brandman University. Our guest panelists enthusiastically discussed the topic: Is there an ROI (Return on Investment) on ethics in business? 

Christopher Ponzi, co-founder of Fair Trade Film, joined our program as our special featured guest to discuss the impact on the growing video marketing scene. As a millennial, Christopher and his team bring a different approach to the art of video creating and blending that artistic aspect with business marketing. Fair Trade Film aims to help middle market companies create agency quality products at an affordable price. Click here to check out the behind the scenes video!

President Mark Mathews and founder Erick Wolf of AirWolf 3D joined our program to talk to us about how the latest trend in executives from legacy companies jumping on board to the latest start ups. Mark Mathews shared with us his appeal to AirWolf and how AirWolf has begun to raise and produce revenue a the same time.

Do you want to keep more of your hard earned money? Harris Glasser, author of It's my Money & I Want it, joined us in the studio to share his path of multi-industry entrepreneurship to his latest book on how to really analyze your finances to keep your money. Harris said one of the keys to success in any business is to have great relationships and to always stand up for yourself.   Click here to check out the behind the scenes video! President Mark Mathews and founder Erick Wolf of AirWolf 3D joined our program to talk to us about how the latest trend in executives from legacy companies jumping on board to the latest start ups. Mark Mathews shared with us his appeal to AirWolf and how AirWolf has begun to raise and produce revenue a the same time.

Are you interested in becoming an entrepreneur? CEO and founder of The Launch Project, Scott Duffy joined our show to discuss with us his own path to entrepreneurship and how his firm is helping entrepreneur start their dreams. The Launch Project offers a 12 step program guide to successfully creating and sustaining a business.  Click here to check out the behind the scenes video!

Owner of ADirections, Claudia Miller joined us in the studio to talk about how her graphics company is helping middle market companies with delivery quality graphics at an affordable price point. ADirections helps companies on everything from their branding, printing and showcasing of their business.  Are you interested in becoming an entrepreneur? CEO and founder of The Launch Project, Scott Duffy joined our show to discuss with us his own path to entrepreneurship and how his firm is helping entrepreneur start their dreams. The Launch Project offers a 12 step program guide to successfully creating and sustaining a business.  Click here to check out the behind the scenes video!

Joseph McElroy, CEO of Galileo Tech Media joined our program to talk about how to effectively market to consumers and understand that in this growing trend of digital technology, quality content is what will drive consumer purchases. 

Serial entrepreneur, speaker, author and motorcycle racer Nadine Lajoie joined us in our studio to talk discuss with us her journey which has led her to write her book, Win the Race of Life with Balance and Passion at 180 MPH. Nadine also talked to us about her latest venture into hosting a teen CEO business reality show.  Joseph McElroy, CEO of Galileo Tech Media joined our program to talk about how to effectively market to consumers and understand that in this growing trend of digital technology, quality content is what will drive consumer purchases. 

Critical Mass Radio Show host Richard Franzi attended the annual Working Wardrobe VetNet Nite on the Battleship USS IOWA this past weekend to learn more about Working Wardrobes fundraising event that supported all veterans returning to the workforce. 

Managing Principal at Sustainable Design Consulting, Sandra Leibowitz, joined our show to talk about the trend in moving towards green buildings in both commercial and private establishments. With the movement towards green energy, sustainable green construction is also on the rise.

Sandy McDougle, founder and owner of Sandy's Plants, turned her hobby and passion for botanical gardening into a family owned business in the Richmond, VA area. With many offers to sell to larger botanical companies, Sandy refused and decided that the one on one intimate relationships with her customers were an important aspect to the success of her business.  Managing Principal at Sustainable Design Consulting, Sandra Leibowitz, joined our show to talk about the trend in moving towards green buildings in both commercial and private establishments. With the movement towards green energy, sustainable green construction is also on the rise.  Critical Mass Radio Show host Richard Franzi attended the annual Working Wardrobe VetNet Nite on the Battleship USS IOWA this past weekend to learn more about Working Wardrobes fundraising event that supported all veterans returning to the workforce. 

Founder and Executive Director of The Prosperity Center, Cassandra Novak-Tobey joined our program to talk about how her organization helps disadvantaged individuals develop economic stability for themselves. The Prosperity Center holds programs that help foster the power of entrepreneurship which in turn helps with the growth of the local economy.

Community Development Manager Sabrina Irsay and Even Chair for the Bocce Invitational Carol Fox, joined our non-profit show to share more about the Crohns and Colitis Foundation of America. Sabrina and Carol talked about their connection with Crohns and Colitis and how they became involved with the organization as well sharing more about their annual CCFA Bocce Invitational event.  Founder and Executive Director of The Prosperity Center, Cassandra Novak-Tobey joined our program to talk about how her organization helps disadvantaged individuals develop economic stability for themselves. The Prosperity Center holds programs that help foster the power of entrepreneurship which in turn helps with the growth of the local economy. 

Are workplace performance reviews really an effective way to evaluate the progress of an employee? Wally Hauck, President of Optimum Leadership, joined our show to talk about his new book The Art of Leading and how CEO's and business leaders of middle market companies can successfully engage and motivate their workforce. 

John Bates, Founder and CEO of Executive Speaking Success joined us in the studio to share with us his unconventional path to his firm. John recently returned from a TEDx Taiz where he was a speaker and attributes his speaking success to these factors: being a greater listener and being coachable.  Are workplace performance reviews really an effective way to evaluate the progress of an employee? Wally Hauck, President of Optimum Leadership, joined our show to talk about his new book The Art of Leading and how CEO's and business leaders of middle market companies can successfully engage and motivate their workforce. 

From a garage based business to a growing manufacturing business, Eve Yen, Owner and founder of Diamond Wipes, joined our show to share her inspiring story about her path to her business. Diamond Wipes has become an innovator and continues to grow as one of the nations top manufacturers in disposable wipes industry. 

What is your money telling you? Jerry Slusiewicz, principal at Pacific Financial Planners, LLC joined us in the studio to talk about how his firm is helping middle market companies strategically manage their finances. Jerry also hosts a financial business talk show called "Your Money Talks."  From a garage based business to a growing manufacturing business, Eve Yen, Owner and founder of Diamond Wipes, joined our show to share her inspiring story about her path to her business. Diamond Wipes has become an innovator and continues to grow as one of the nations top manufacturers in disposable wipes industry.  Our Critical Mass Radio Show Marketing Strategist Azia Celestino called into our show share with us about the recent Orange County Global Women's Conference she attended. The goal of OC Global Women's Conference is to help women of all backgrounds reach their greatest potential through mentoring and workshops dedicated to female empowerment.