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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.
Critical Mass Radio Show June 11, 2014 Rick Weinberg
Interested in reading feature stories on your local business owner? Rick Weinberg, editor of the California Business Journal joined us in the studio to share his successful business motto. California Business Journal focuses on quality of content featuring stories about local businesses and business leaders in Southern California.
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Critical Mass Radio Show June 11, 2014 Tim Wackel and Rick Weinberg
Are you looking to turn your sales revenue around? Tim Wackel, founder and president of The Wackel Group joined us in the studio to discuss what sales strategies are and are not working. The Wackel Group helps leaders of middle market companies create successful sales solutions and boost their sales revenue.
Interested in reading feature stories on your local business owner? Rick Weinberg, editor of the California Business Journal joined us in the studio to share his successful business motto. California Business Journal focuses on quality of content featuring stories about local businesses and business leaders in Southern California.
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Critical Mass Radio Show June 10, 2014 Bhava Ram
Author of Warriors Pose: How Yoga literally saved my Life, and founder of Deep Yoga School of Heeling Arts, Bhava Ram joined our program to share his incredible story with us. Bhava talks about his early career as a broadcast journalist and how during an unexpected turn of events eventually lead him to turn to the power or yoga to heel his mind and his body.
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Critical Mass Radio Show June 4, 2014 Vince Duran
Vince Duran, owner of Duran Ads, joined us in the studio to talk about the success of his advertising firm. In an age where new technology has taken over the industry, Vince finds that traditional advertising and marketing is actually the most effective way to market a product.
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Critical Mass Radio Show June 4, 2014 Marcie Glenn and Vince Duran
How do you build a successful team? With great talent of course! Marcie Glenn, CEO of Another Source joined our program to discuss how her firm is helping CEO's and business leaders of middle market companies find and maintain great talent. Another Source is a recruitment services firm matching top talent with top companies.
Vince Duran, owner of Duran Ads, joined us in the studio to talk about the success of his advertising firm. In an age where new technology has taken over the industry, Vince finds that traditional advertising and marketing is actually the most effective way to market a product.
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Final Fridays at Brandman University May 30, 2014 Pamela Hersperger, Sigmund Fidyke, Nancy Salzman and Cathy Margolin
Critical Mass Radio Show presents Final Fridays LIVE at Brandman University. Our expert panelists included Pamela Hersperger, VP of Content at Flatworld Knowledge; Sigmund Fidyke, Chief Technology Officer at Chicklabs, LLC; Nancy Salzman, Dean of Extended Education at Brandman University and Cathy Margolin, Associate Dean of Brandman University. Our guest panelists enthusiastically discussed exploring the role of technology in the future of higher education.
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Critical Mass Radio Show June 3, 2014 Michael Sawitz
Ever wondered how start up companies get their start? Chief Enthusiasm Officer, of Fast Start Studio, Michael Sawitz joined us in the studio to share with us how Fast Start Studio is helping start ups get their momentum and take off into the market. Michael discusses some of the acceptance criteria Fast Start Studio looks for when choosing companies to work with and help launch.
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Critical Mass Radio Show June 3, 2014 Chris Rimlinger and Michael Sawitz
Are you interested in learning tips and ways to clean up your marketing strategy for the rest of the year. Chris Rimlinger, senior VP of Marketing at Money Mailer joined our show to talk about how CEO's and business leaders of middle market companies can look over their marketing plan to make effective changes for better results. Chris also talks about the success of Money Mailer print coupons in a world of digital coupons.
Ever wondered how start up companies get their start? Chief Enthusiasm Officer, of Fast Start Studio, Michael Sawitz joined us in the studio to share with us how Fast Start Studio is helping start ups get their momentum and take off into the market. Michael discusses some of the acceptance criteria Fast Start Studio looks for when choosing companies to work with and help launch.
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Critical Mass Non-Profit Radio Show May 28, 2014 Tom Pollack
CEO of ExplorOcean, Tom Pollack, also joins us in the studio to talk about his path to ExplorOcean. Tom talks to us about some of the programs ExplorOcean is offers in educating youth about the ocean. He also talks about the upcoming event Simply Sustainable Seafood Fest on June 8, 2014 celebrating World Ocean Day.
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Critical Mass Non-Profit Radio Show May 28, 2014 Nhadira Johnson, Dr. Vince Rodriguez and Tom Pollack
VP of Instruction Dr. Vince Rodriguez and Nhadira Johnson, Acting Director of Marketing and Public Relations at Coastline Community College join us for our non-profit segment to share more about Coastline Community College and what the college is doing to help its students. Dr. Rodriguez also talks to us about the latest in how technology is changing education and how it has affected the growth of the college.
CEO of ExplorOcean, Tom Pollack, also joins us in the studio to talk about his path to ExplorOcean. Tom talks to us about some of the programs ExplorOcean is offers in educating youth about the ocean. He also talks about the upcoming event Simply Sustainable Seafood Fest on June 8, 2014 celebrating World Ocean Day.
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Critical Mass Radio Show May 21, 2014 Andy LaPointe
From full time corporate world to self service entreprenuer world, author of The Five Day Weekend, Andy LaPointe joined
our program to talk about his book and how business leaders out there
can achieve that goal of having a five day weekend.
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Critical Mass Radio Show May 21, 2014 Dana Borowka and Andy LaPointe
Co-founder and CEO of Lighthouse Consulting Service, Dana Borowka joined us in the studio to talk about how his firm is helping CEO's and business leaders of middle market companies. Starting out in business at a very young age, Dana shares his unique path and experiences that lead him to Lighthouse Consulting Services, LLC.
From full time corporate world to self service entreprenuer world, author of The Five Day Weekend, Andy LaPointe joined our program to talk about his book and how business leaders out there can achieve that goal of having a five day weekend.
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Critical Mass Coast to Coast Radio Show May 22, 2014 Mary Morris
Brainstorming ideas on how to pay for higher education? Mary Morris, CEO of Virginia 529 joins our program to share with us how her firm is assisting families in planning their financial strategy for higher education. Mary discuss with us some of the financial programs and services that Virginia 529 is offering to its community.
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Critical Mass Radio Show May 20, 2014 Mark Cavicchia
Move over Netflix and Hulu, the latest innovation in viewing content technology is joining the ranks. CEO of Wherever.TV, Mark Cavicchia joins the program to talk about his take on internet television and how evolving technology along with inspiration from the next generation of on the goers has fostered the idea to stream live content from anywhere. Wherever.TV will allow consumers to stream live television from anywhere in the world over the internet.
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Critical Mass Radio Show May 15, 2014 Marietta Alba
Marietta Alba, President of Apartment and Relocation Center joined our program from San Antonio, Texas to share with us who her target clients are and how she is helping them. Marietta also talks about the power of working with millennials and other generations to help foster new ideas and growth within the company.
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Critical Mass Radio Show May 14, 2014 Tommy Skinner
How did his career as a CPA turn into a career as an expert in customer service? Tommy Skinner, VP of SHIFT Freight joined us in the studio and shared his path to his firm. SHIFT Freight prides itself in providing for its clients excellent customer service and a superior customer experience.
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Critical Mass Radio Show May 14, 2014 Martin Fukuda and Tommy Skinner
Is print media really gone? Not according to Martin Fukuda, COO of N2 Publishing. Martin joined our program to share with us how his publishing firm is thriving in a world of new technology. N2 Publishing creates specialized reader content driven magazine publications throughout communities in over 40 states.
How did his career as a CPA turn into a career as an expert in customer service? Tommy Skinner, VP of SHIFT Freight joined us in the studio and shared his path to his firm. SHIFT Freight prides itself in providing for its clients excellent customer service and a superior customer experience.
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Critical Mass Radio Show May 13, 2014 Nicolas Pulecio
Partner at Anton and Chia, LLP, Nicolas Pulecio joined us in the studio to talk about how his firm is helping middle market companies through financial auditing and internal controls. Nicolas shares with us how his entrepreneurial path led him to Anton and Chia and how his firm has also expanded internationally.
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Critical Mass Radio Show May 13, 2014 Jennifer Shirkani and Nicolas Pulecio
Ever wondered how emotional intelligence can play a role in your effectiveness as a business leader? Jennifer Shirkani, founder of Penumbra and author of EGO vs EQ (Emotional Intelligence) joined our program to talk about her latest book and explain to us the dynamics between ego and emotional intelligence.
Partner at Anton and Chia, LLP, Nicolas Pulecio joined us in the studio to talk about how his firm is helping middle market companies through financial auditing and internal controls. Nicolas shares with us how his entrepreneurial path led him to Anton and Chia and how his firm has also expanded internationally.
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Critical Mass Coast to Coast Radio Show May 8, 2014 Woody Hogg
Woody Hogg, owner of ERA Woody Hogg & Associates joined our radio program to share with us how his family owned firm in Richmond, VA has created its business model for success in the real estate industry. Woody also shares how his firm survived the economic ups and downs during the nations economic recession.
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Critical Mass Radio Show May 7, 2014 Darrell Lester
Ever wonder that your chances really are of winning a Publishers Clearing House sweepstakes? Author of The Naked Truth about Publishers Clearing House, Darrell Lester joined our program to talk about his book and share some of the inside secrets as well as the myths and truths about the nationally known company.
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Critical Mass Non-Profit Radio Show May 1, 2014 Women Helping Women
Our host Ric Franzi attended the annual Women Helping Women Mission Possible Fashion Show and was able to talk to a few attendees about event. Women helping Women Men to Work is a non profit organization who's mission is to provide "employment support services to empower disadvantaged men, women and teens to achieve economic self sufficiency through employment success."
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Critical Mass Radio Show May 6, 2014 Kenneth Wills
President of New Prospects Contact Center Kenneth Wills joined or show to talk about some of the services his firm offers and share with us how the latest technology in communication has contributed to the success of his firm. The mission of the company is to be recognized as the nations contact center of choice for customers.
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Critical Mass Radio Show May 6, 2014 Pete Winiarski and Kenneth Wills
Did you know that almost 90% of business transformations fail? Interested in successfully transforming your business? Pete Winiarski, Founder and CEO of Win Enterprises LLC, joined our program today to talk about how his firm is helping middle market companies transform their business and helping them to achieve their business and personal goals as well.
President of New Prospects Contact Center, Kenneth Wills joined or show to talk about some of the services his firm offers and share with us how the latest technology in communication has contributed to the success of his firm. The mission of the company is to be recognized as the nations contact center of choice for customers.
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Final Fridays Live at Brandman University April 25, 2014 Mick Ukleja, Herb Callahan, Ryan Hines and Dr. Kathleen Bates
Critical Mass Radio Show presents Final Fridays LIVE at Brandman University. Our expert panelists included Mick Ukleja, founder and president of Leadership TraQ, Herb Callahan, Corporate Director of Golden State Foods, Ryan Hines, Public Relations Coordinator at Chapman University and Dr. Kathleen Bates, Professor at Brandman University. Our guest panelists enthusiastically discussed the issue of keys to successfully managing Millennials in the workforce and the growing trend in how different generations have shaped and influenced work place.
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Critical Mass Radio Show May 1, 2014 Dr. Mira Farka and Women Helping Women
A professor in the Department of Economics at California State University Fullerton, Dr. Mira Farka joined us in the studio to give us an update on the current economic forecast. Dr. Farka briefly touched on many top trending topics for discussion such as the impact of growing technology and the state of the current labor market.
Our host Ric Franzi attended the annual Women Helping Women Mission Possible Fashion Show and was able to talk to a few attendees about event. Women helping Women Men to Work is a non profit organization who's mission is to provide "employment support services to empower disadvantaged men, women and teens to achieve economic self sufficiency through employment success."
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Critical Mass Non-Profit Radio Show April 30, 2014 Robin Sinclair
Robin Sinclair, the executive director at the Casa Youth Shelter joined our program to talk about her path through many different non-profit organizations and how she became involved with Casa Youth Shelter. Casa Youth Shelter was founded by Myldred E. Jones in 1978 and its mission is to provide temporary shelter for runaways and youth in crisis.
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Critical Mass Non-Profit Radio Show April 30, 2014 Russel Hornbeek and Robin Sinclair
Russel Hornbeek, Founder and CEO of Music Saves Lives, joined us in the studio to talk about his passion for starting this organization that raises awareness of blood disease and the importance of blood donation among todays youth. Russel tells us a little more about the organizations partnerships with summer music festivals and how young people are inspired and motivated to participate in the blood donation cause.
Robin Sinclair, the executive director at the Casa Youth Shelter joined our program to talk about her path through many different non-profit organizations and how she became involved with Casa Youth Shelter. Casa Youth Shelter was founded by Myldred E. Jones in 1978 and its mission is to provide temporary shelter for runaways and youth in crisis.
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Critical Mass Radio Show April 29, 2014 Mark Pastin
Ever wondered how much ethics plays a part in business? Mark Pastin, Ethics Consultant and Author of Making an Ethical Difference: Tools for Better Action, joined our program to talk about how taking a look at your ethical strategy and incorporating ethical changes can effect the success of your middle market company.
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Critical Mass Coast to Coast Radio Show April 24, 2014 Renee Fisher
Managing Partner at VACO Richmond in Richmond, VA, Renee Fisher joined our show to discuss how quality customer service and highly valued business ethics has earned VACO a successful name among its clients of middle market companies in the Virginia area. VACO Richmond is a family of about 28 like minded LLC's across the nation including Southern California locations in Los Angeles, Orange County and San Diego.
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Critical Mass Radio Show April 23, 2014 Dave Bowman
Co-author of Gordon Gekko, CEO: Lessons from Wall Street for a Winning Attitude, Dave Bowman joined our program to talk about how the book can help CEO's and leaders of middle market companies grow their business. Authors Doug Hess and Dave Bowman write about tips and strategies on how to utilize business information and put them into productive action in order to create a successful business.
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Critical Mass Radio Show April 22, 2014 David Misch
Newly appointed CEO of Community Bank, David Misch joined us in the studio to discuss some of the trends in commercial bank lending and shared with us how his experiences and expertise lead him to become a part of Community Bank. Community Bank is an independent and family owned bank with 17 branches across Southern California serving the needs of small and middle market companies.
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Critical Mass Non-Profit Radio Show April 17, 2014 Bruce Berman
Foundation Director of Golden West College Foundation, Bruce Berman returned to the show to talk about the foundations latest event the 17th annual gala. Our host Ric Franzi attended the event and shared some the nights great highlights and interviews with some of the attendees of the extravagant event.
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Critical Mass Radio Show April 16, 2014 Dana Wilde
Founder and CEO of The Mind Aware, Dana Wilde joined our program to discuss how the power of positive thinking and action can truly effect your personal life and business life. Dana talks about how she is helping CEO's and business leaders of middle market companies retrain their brain to achieve business growth and success.
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Critical Mass Radio Show April 16, 2014 Genese Davis and Dana Wilde
Ever wonder how the world of online gaming could create a significant impact on social development as well as business development? Genese Davis, Author of The Holders Dominion, joined us in the studio to discuss how her path lead her to becoming a thought leader in the gaming culture and its social development. Genese is also a host, media personality and dips in a cluster of other roles as a business women.
Founder and CEO of The Mind Aware, Dana Wilde joined our program to discuss how the power of positive thinking and action can truly effect your personal life and business life. Dana talks about how she is helping CEO's and business leaders of middle market companies retrain their brain to achieve business growth and success.
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Critical Mass Radio Show April 15, 2014 MJ Hong
Owner and CEO of The Wine Artist, MJ Hong joined us in the studios to share her story behind her entrepreneurial endeavor. With more than 10 years in the corporate world, MJ decided it was finally time to pursue her passion and took over The Wine Artist, a private events venue. She talks about some of the challenges and obstacles she faced while undertaking this new adventure and how she continues to grow her business.
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Critical Mass Coast to Coast Radio Show April 10, 2014 Greg Papay
Greg Papay, Managing Partner at Lake/Flato Architects joined the show to discuss how the success of his firm is driven by focusing on basic business principles. Greg's company primarily focuses on being a design first architectural firm.
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Critical Mass Coast to Coast Radio Show April 10, 2014 Patrick Dennis and Grep Papay
Founding Principal and Managing Director at Oyster Consulting, LLC., Patrick Dennis joined our program to talk about how his Richmond, VA firm is growing and continues to help middle market companies with their business solutions. Patrick accounts for his firms rapid and successful growth due to the experience and real world knowledge of his team in assisting clients and business leaders of these middle market companies.
Greg Papay, Managing Partner at Lake/Flato Architects joined the show to discuss how the success of his firm is driven by focusing on basic business principles. Greg's company primarily focuses on being a design first architectural firm.
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Critical Mass Coast to Coast Radio Show April 3, 2013 Mark Niederauer
Cheif Technology Officer Mark Niederauer of EO2 Concepts joined the program to discuss some of the challenges and obstacles facing their medical technology company as well as sharing some best practices of the special organization called MIOSA, which is made up of medical start ups.
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Critical Mass Radio Show April 9, 2014 Gil Cargill
Founder and CEO of Cargill Consulting Group, Gil Cargill joined us in the studio to talk about the top nine secrets in which middle market companies can improve their sales and grow their business. Gil also stresses a good foundation for a good sales strategy starts from the executive seat and talks about his sales executive coaching programs.
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Critical Mass Radio Show April 8, 2014 Chuck Wall
Ever wanted to know how powerful the pull of customers are in business? Chuck Wall, founder and CEO of MarketPower Group joined our program to discuss some of the most important customer powers that drive businesses. Chuck talks to us about how middle market companies can better understand the needs of customers and in turn utilize them to profit and grow their business.
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Critical Mass Radio Show April 8, 2014 Anthony Girolami and Chuck Wall
Founder and CEO of his own firm Girolami Legal Group, Anthony Girolami joined us in the studio to discuss how middle market companies can use exporting to grow their business sales. Anthony talks about his unusual business path that has now lead him to be able to market and assist companies all over the nation, Mexico and Latin America.
Ever wanted to know how powerful the pull of customers are in business? Chuck Wall, founder and CEO of MarketPower Group joined our program to discuss some of the most important customer powers that drive businesses. Chuck talks to us about how middle market companies can better understand the needs of customers and in turn utilize them to profit and grow their business.
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Final Fridays at Brandman University March 28, 2014 Adam Chapnick, Torrey Tayenaka and Cathy Margolin
Critical Mass Radio Show presents Final Fridays LIVE at Brandman University. Our expert panelists included Adam Chapnick, principal evangelist for IndieGoGo; Torrey Tayenaka, CEO and co-founder of Sparkhouse; and Cathy Margolin, Associate Dean of Brandman University. Our guest panelists enthusiastically discussed the issue of how middle market companies can use crowdfunding as a strategic funding option and how utilizing this resource has become a growing trend among many businesses.
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Critical Mass Radio Show April 2, 2014 Linda Landers
Linda Landers, Founder and CEO of Girl Power Marketing
joined us in the studio to discuss the role and power of women in
business purchasing decisions. Linda says that in reality, women make
up the majority of consumer purchases and can be an influential target
audience for middle market companies.
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Critical Mass Radio Show April 2, 2014 Lara DeVito and Linda Landers
Founder and CEO of FiveToolCFO, Inc., Lara DeVito joined our program to talk about how her firm is helping middle market companies improve their business strategy by hiring and working with a senior financial executive. Lara is a strong believer in research driven sourcing and contributes that to success with her clients.
Linda Landers, Founder and CEO of Girl Power Marketing joined us in the studio to discuss the role and power of women in business purchasing decisions. Linda says that in reality, women make up the majority of consumer purchases and can be an influential target audience for middle market companies.
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Critical Mass Radio Show March 25, 2014 Steve Gross
Steve Gross, managing director at Edison Capital Partners joined our program to discuss how his firm is helping middle market companies increase business profitability. Steve shares with our audiences how his firm helps identify disruptive factors that can hinder a company's profitability and success.
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Critical Mass Radio Show April 1, 2014 Dr. Glenn Worthington
Dean of the School of Business and Professional Studies at Brandman University, Dr. Glenn Worthington joins our program to talk about what brought him to Brandman University. Dr. Worthington also discusses the growth of the university since its beginnings and dabbles into Brandman's newest endeavor to create a Competency Based Education program for their students.
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Critical Mass Coast to Coast Radio Show March 27, 2104 Dominick Alongi
President of Pest Shield Pest Control Dominick Alongi, joined our show from Texas to talk about his firm has become innovators in the pest control industry through the company's principle of practicing excellent customer service. Dominick shares with us some of the ups and downs of the pest control industry and how he continues to run a successful business.
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Critical Mass Coast to Coast Radio Show March 27, 2014 Jason Fair and Dominick Alongi
Jason Fair, Chief Executive Officer at Genesis Consulting, having just stepped off a plane from Romania at a NATO conference to join our program, discussed how his background in SAP technologies is helping his clients of middle market companies. Jason talks about how many CEO's and business leaders of middle market companies are reluctant to use SAP technologies for fear of the unknown, but in the end, says it will become a great asset to creating effective business strategies and solutions.
President of Pest Shield Pest Control Dominick Alongi, joined our show from Texas to talk about his firm has become innovators in the pest control industry through the company's principle of practicing excellent customer service. Dominick shares with us some of the ups and downs of the pest control industry and how he continues to run a successful business.
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Critical Mass Non-Profit Radio Show March 26, 2014 Fabie Combs
Entering and winning her first pageant as Ms. Senior Orange County 2013, Fabie Combs joins our program to talk about the Ms. Senior California of America
organization. Founded in 1972, the organization aims to honor and
promote women who have reached the "age of elegance". Fabie also shares
with us some of the work she has done and the events she has been able
to participate in as Ms. Senior Orange County 2013.
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