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

How efficient would it be to be able to grow and invest in your business rather than spending thousands on rent? Greg Dill, Commercial Mortgage Strategist, developed a unique and proven strategy that can get you the offers you need.

When it comes to philanthropy, there are many causes to which people devote themselves and there are numerous organizations committed to impacting each cause. 100 Companies Who Care is all about supporting and empowering these organizations and helping to make a true difference.

Women face obstacles in all industries, from the entry level to C-Suite. Any industry looking to fix its gender bias has to stop giving itself a free pass or hiding behind stated intentions that have no practical application. It’s time to evaluate and then adopt procedures and programs to hire and support women.

The Salazar Group sells businesses knowing that you have only one chance to reap the rewards of your life's work. Their Six Key Value Drivers strategy reduces risks and increases the value of businesses by as much as 20%. Managing Principal David Salazar joined us to share about the strategies in more depth. 

Video marketing is a proven strategy that can dramatically improve your online rankings, social media engagement, rates, and sales. Transforming your business with video marketing is easier than you think with the Website Muscle team!

Business leaders are always looking for opportunities to attract new customers -- and they can do so with unique partnerships! Communities for Cause came up with a new idea: having businesses contribute a portion of sales to a school or charity that customers choose. CEO Robert Davis joined us to explain how.

What happens when women engage in unexpected gender roles? Will it change the way we think on stereotypical aspects? Rebecca Johannsen of Women At War is here to share more depth along with details on a new course.  

Follow up is the missing piece for most business owners, and it can literally make or break your business. Deborah Hoffman joined us to share four secrets to "power up" your sales.

According to the CDC, the top 3 causes of death in the United States for 15-24 years olds are unintentional injury, suicide, and homicide. Non-profit Tilly's Life Center is working to change that by helping teens change from a fixed to growth mindset--moving from a negative to positive world. Monica Utley and Tilly Levine join us to discuss more.

Over half of the working population will try their hand at being an entrepreneur during their working career – But how can you know whether being an entrepreneur is right for you? You can find your answer through Author Derek Lidow’s  Buidling on Bedrock .

Making the right, smart investment choices is crucial to getting the most you can. uDirect IRA Services has helped thousands of Americans invest their IRA outside of the stock market and into real estate, land and more to improve their financial future. Kaaren Hall joins us to share how they stay with their clients at every step of the way, making sure they "learn the earn." 

As an accomplished presenter and trainer – Laura LeDoux helps empower her audience and clients to take the next steps in their personal and professional development. Not only does she lay out strategic plans but also ensures people avoid costly mistakes.

Greed is arguably the most common underlying problem when it comes to fraud, lies, illegal actions, and regulations. But it is the people of society who end up paying the price. CEO of DLB Financial Services, Debbie Bloyd joined us to share how when ethnics and morals are ruined, the innocence pays and the never-ending circle continues.

Changing the way, you shop by simplifying your wardrobe decisions and elevating your personal brand! CEO Bree Jacoby’s platform helps to lift up a person’s inner style by focusing in on their individual needs. She joins us to share more of her brand and how her platform is helping to bring complete confidence in and out of the business setting. 

In a postmodern world in which each person's reality is shaped by social class, gender identity, culture and lifestyle choices -- many categories are no longer relevant. So how can marketers understand the "new consumer"? Dr. Michael Solomon joined us to discuss his book  Marketers, Tear Down These Walls! Liberating the Postmodern Consumer , and how to break down the walls and liberate the "postmo...

Sustany Capital invests in blockchain technologies to help reshape the business landscape. One of their main emphases is tokenization strategies and smart-contracts. Christian Kameir joins us to discuss insights from the blockchain and cryptocurrency space. 

Mike Kleis is a seasoned business leader and advisor with more than 30 years of broad business experience. He is noted for his strategic approach and ability to connect the dots between business plans and results. He joined us to discuss his Renaissance Executive Forums business and the upcoming Iowa CEO Summit to be held on Thursday, November 1st.

Leave all your lighting concerns and work to the professionals! Light Up My Holiday is here to take care of everything so you can fully cherish what matters most to you. Steve Jadczak joined us to share how he started the firm with his passion and interests.

Driven by clients needs, American Business Bank focuses on individuals needs with sound and proven banking practices to bring you profits. And they focus on only one niche -- middle market companies. Kyle Maguire, the VP and Senior Relationship Manager, joined us with more. 

1 in 4 homeless individuals is an unaccompanied woman – that’s 25% of the homeless population  –  a population that is severely under-served and overlooked nationally and locally. Elizabeth Hendershot from WISEPlace joined us to share how their non-profit is making a difference.

Vision and values-- Illuminar Consulting partners with small and mid-sized organization leaders to help them grow and design technology governance and cyber security frameworks. The team makes sure to enable and accelerate secure digital transformations for all its clients to make sure they get the best of the best. April Sather joined us with more.

People long to belong. Leaders who build a culture of true community in the workplace tap into that powerful need to connect – leading to soaring levels of employee engagement. Author Howard Partridge joins us to discuss how he highlights this in his book The Power of Community . 

Supporting innovative start-ups and providing access for entrepreneur –that’s what the Get Start Orange County Pitch Competition is based on. On the back bone of the competition is Cox Business Group and their mission to be a local conduit for the next great company.

Anarch is coming. Decentralization is accelerating, and technology is facilitating the trend.  Patrick Schwerdtfeger is a business futurist and joined us to discuss the impact big data, AI and blockchain is having on our economy.

Fraud and embezzlement in banks can drastically take a toll on business owners. But it is possible to change the system and protect our hard- earned money. Desiree Patno, the CEO of NAWRB is looking to spread the word on this issue. She joins us to talk about her own personal experiences and how you can avoid becoming a victim.