Critical Mass Business Talk Show | Orange County’s Longest-Running Business Talk Show

#1kproject - Inspired by the immense needs felt by families in the pandemic, we came together to connect families in crisis with direct support of $1k each month for 3 months from a sponsor family. Within a few tweets, a team of entrepreneurial, tech and design talent came together to start The $1k Project. Using personal networks to directly match a family impacted by the pandemic with a family c...

Doug Wheeler, Founder Summit Performance Group will be on our show to discuss his company. Doug’s firm has been in the conference management and incentive travel industry for 25 years. We will be discussing how COVID-19 has impacted his business and his view on the future.

Hailing from what is arguably the most fashionable city in the world, cosmetics guru Manna Kadar was born in Paris, France. Surrounded by the very best that fashion and beauty has to offer, Manna developed a passion at a very young age for not only the finest beauty products on earth, but for the business behind the most cutting-edge brands. Manna cut her business teeth early on, proving herself a...

Mary Cravets is a Client Generation Strategist and International Speaker who helps entrepreneurs significantly grow their businesses without working nights and weekends. Using her methods, the majority of her clients quickly increase their income 50-100%. Clients include the former CFO of Microsoft North America, thought-leaders in the coaching industry and rising stars in a variety of other profe...

Jordan Goldrich, co-Author of the book written for valuable executives who are identified as abrasive or bullies to recognize and leverage their "Warrior Spirit" while changing the unintended negative impact of their style. Many different types of people can be warriors. These include the most committed and effective military leaders, business executives, doctors and nurses, police. firefighters a...

With an innate heart for supporting others, Emily Morgan’s mission is to help reshape the culture of the traditional workforce by providing flexible employment for her team while also providing the strategies entrepreneurs need. As the founder and CEO of Delegate Solutions , she helps clients dot their i’s and cross their t’s so they can meet all goals.

Author Troy Underwood has written one of the most practical and useful guides for entrepreneurs at any stage of success. We have invited Troy to join the show to share his entrepreneurial journey that lead to his book.

Having been especially busy over the last month helping clients cope with the impact of the coronavirus outbreak on their individual, family finances, as well as the impact on their small businesses. Wayne Titus, the author of The Entrepreneur’s Guide to Financial Well-Being, shows business owners how to build a dependable, communicative relationship with a financial adviser who understands their...

The Salvation Army has been meeting needs and transforming lives since 1887 throughout Orange County. Captain Nesan Kisan, will be on our show to discuss homelessness in our county and what his organization is doing to help those in need.

Scharrell Jackson will be returning to our radio show. During our interview, we will be discussing her career and Leadership in Heels, the organization she founded in 2015 that is like no other women’s organization.

COVID-19 has impacted every business, but no industry may be harder hit than the travel and hospitality industry. We have invited Sloan Dean, CEO & President of Remington Hotels, to join us to discuss the impact on his firm and the steps the firm is taking to survive.

Entrepreneur and author Marie Forleo has said “Never start a business just to make money. Start a business to make a difference”. CEO Mike Gentile returned to our show to share how his firm is making a difference by partnering with OC nonprofits to train at-risk residents for the cybersecurity industry.

The Leadership Killer: Reclaiming Humility in an Age of Arrogance exposes hubris as the single most lethal leadership flow. Being a good leader doesn’t require being a bad person. Bill Treasurer joined the show to discuss the ideas in his latest book.

Do you know how much litter is made up solely of cigarette butts? When Ken Beckstead realized the shocking percentage, he saw an opportunity to make a change. By developing   Butts Only Box receptacles and founding the Butts To Watts program, Ken has been able to reduce litter and landfill waste, as well as create renewable energy. Ken joined our show to share his entrepreneurial journey.

Created by women for women, MyJane is a community enabling women to make informed choices about hemp CBD products. MyJane’s President Helene Blanchette joined the show to talk about the business model and MyJane’s strategy for growth.

Assembly Bill 5 is one of the most destructive bills passed by the CA legislature in recent history. State Representative Jay Obernotle of the 8th District has authored AB1925, a bill that will exempt small business form the law. Jay joined the show to discuss the impact of AB 5 and how AB 1925 will help small businesses.

Individuals, corporations, governments, and other institutions face unprecedented vulnerabilities in a world where everything is increasingly connected. Bryan Cunningham, Executive Director for the UCI Cybersecurity and Policy Institute was on the show to discuss the current challenges companies are facing in the world of cybersecurity.

Ever feel like you’ve hit a wall and can’t go any further? As a business advisor and coach Sheevaun Moran use ancient principles and techniques to help business leaders achieve freedom in business and life. After working with Sheevaun, her clients end with the ability to become that extra force they need to succeed. She joins us to share some of that today.

Roy Dekel, co-founder, and CEO of SetSchedule joins us once more. Committed to helping their clients achieve greater business success, SetSchedule provides an easy to use suite of SAAS solutions designed to meet the evolving needs of real estate professionals. We will discuss everything from Roy’s experience, and the real estate industry to lessons learned which paved the way for SetSchedule. Roy...

In  Driving Innovation from Within , Dr. Kaihan Krippendorff dispels the myth of the visionary startup company as being the primary source of innovation. His book features insights from over 150 interviews from Tencent and Amazon to Mastercard and Starbucks. Dr. Krippendorff will share more of his research during his interview with host Richard Franzi.

Sales are still relevant… but different. Consultative selling is dead. Chasing after prospects are dying. Clients and prospects don’t want discussions with salespeople unless sellers provide value beyond their products and insights beyond what’s available on the Web.  CEOs’ and sales managers’ marketing decisions and sales decisions   – who to hire, how to train them, how to manage them – must foc...

Join with Geri Cerkovnik, serial Entrepreneur, as she discusses the importance and impact of understanding people and values to create successful organizational cultures. The most strategic asset an organization has is their people.  How we invest in them impacts their commitment to your company. 

Fritzler Design creates a response with strategic visual communication for corporate identity and marketing/communication, designing professional logos, websites, brochures and trade show graphics that represent the authentic brand within each company and product. Art Director, Teresa Fritzler, joined us with more!

The #BeBetter team at Branded Group helps to make your brand better through delivering industry-leading customer service and experiences. For the past two years, Branded Group has been chosen as "Best Places to Work." CEO Michael Kurland and President Jon Thomas join us to share how they built a strong and healthy culture for their firm.

As true experts in the field of risk mitigation, investigation, and business protection - Santoni Investigations is committed to helping clients during the most crucial moments they need guidance. They’ve helped attorneys and businesses for over 20 years, and their work isn’t stopping anytime. CEO Tim Santoni joins us to share more.