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

Susan Shelley is a columnist for the Southern California News Group, a published author and former candidate for the California State Assembly. During our interview we will be covering a wide range of topics including the importance of local newspaper reporting to the business community.

Perception is reality -- and it's powerful, especially when it comes to workplace barriers, the gender gap, and leadership. In Shawn Andrews' latest book, The Power of Perception , she offers a practical guide to educate leaders to strive for the best.

Do you sell or do you serve? In her latest book, Don't Sell, Let Them Buy , Author Chiqeeta Jameson teaches readers how to master an easy and proven step-by-step sales conversation process. You'll be able to organize sales conversations while mastering the techniques of questioning and more.

Bryan Cunningham is the leading international expert on cybersecurity law and privacy. At UCI he serves as the executive director of the multidisciplinary cybersecurity polcy and research institute, where he offers his expertise in helping Americans take better control of their digital security.

  Killing Cats Leads to Rats is Richard Franzi’s 3rd book and his most ambitious project. Ric talks about his latest book and on how unintended consequences can impact a business performance and lower employee morale. The book will be on sale on Thursday March 29th on Amazon  CLICK HERE .

  For the last 20 years, Tim Forbes has worked in the sports management business, juggling his passions and interests with his work. In his latest book It's Game Time Somewhere , he goes over how his past experience in over 100 events helped shape his sports entrepreneurship from A to Z.

  According to CNBC, almost 49% of all Americans are living paycheck-to-paycheck, so it’s no wonder many people are always searching for the “key” to success. Author Clint Arthur joins us to discuss how you can up your Speaking Game with things we can say as we walk on the path to success.

  As a business owner, it is important to know the ins and outs of corporate and business law. As a business attorney with over 20 years of experience, John Ohashi has the answers to all law-related questions and concerns.

OC Autos is a destination where females can feel comfortable buying, selling, and servicing their vehicles. Bushra Salman created the firm from the ground up -- with a mission to inject her love for helping people, giving back, and growing a destination for diesel vehicles. She joined us to share her work, passion, and the ROW Program at OC Autos.

Owning your own business gives you the freedom to manage on your own terms, but it comes at a price. Instead of living in success, business owners often find themselves struggling to balance work, passion, and employee satisfaction. In his latest book, Transform Your Company , author Alex Vorobieff introduces his "business alignment tools," which can help business leaders build from their inner co...

How can ten minutes of your time result in completely different turnarounds? President of  Sandler Training Douglas Kolker joins us to discuss how, with over 254 training centers worldwide, Sandler Training helps organizations deliver total selling solutions to improve their top and bottom lines. 

As the first company in the long-term rental space utilizing Blockchain, RentBerry has developed a unique approach and is dedicated to providing a seamless rental experience. CEO Alex Lubinsky joins us to give an in-depth look into Blockchain and how it can help your company.

Disengagement can be lethal to business and morale, affecting not only workplace outcomes, but also a company's well-being and atmosphere as a whole. Andrew Sherman, author of  The Crisis of Disengagement , joins us to discuss how business leaders can remedy disengagement and reignite their companies.

When it comes to their work, most employees today want more than simply a means of ensuring that their basic needs are met. They have other needs to satisfy - the need to have meaning and purpose, to tap into their potential and to find self-actualization. In his latest book Meaning at Work - And Its Hidden Language , author Danny Gutknecht shares strategies that can help organizations inspire emp...

  Do you find yourself following someone else's vision because you're afraid or confused about what to do? Dr. Deena Brown , the Millennial Whisperer, guides others into seeing the true freedom in their lives, and joins us to discuss how we can take control of our personal narratives.

Intuitive, engaging, and transparent -- that's what the team behind GrandPad believes technology should be. GrandPad helps seniors connect with their loved ones so they can be there for every memory. The latest addition to GrandPad features a ride share service! CEO and co-founder Scott Lien joined us to discuss the company's partnership with Lyft.

  The California Scottish Rite Foundation is dedicated to supporting and assisting children in California reach their full potential. They do so by providing childhood language services, scholarships, and other charitable programs. Raymond Godeke joins us to discuss the importance of prevention and treatment of childhood language disorders.

It's no surprise that the military adopts and intense and hard-hitting approach to getting things done. According to author Chris Hallberg, distilling the best practices of the military to your business can help you outperform the competition and achieve business success. In his latest book, The Business Sergeant's Field Manual , he highlights how business leaders can modify military appraches to...

As a real estate investment company, TwinRock Partners focuses on unique opportunities and providing the best in class management services to investors. Since 2006, the company has invested nearly $750 million dollars and continues on their mission. Managing Principal Michael Meyer joined us to discuss more of the company's services and how clients can benefit from them.    

  The Children's Cerebral Palsy Movement has been helping to improve the quality of lives and futures for children with cerebral palsy since February 2016. For Founder Debbie Fragner, the cause is extremely personal and close to her heart. Debbie joins us to share information about the organizations upcoming event - the 5K Oso Fit Fun Run - which is happening in just a month.

  It all started with a need for a solution to a problem. As a professional delivery and installation service, BringPro eliminates the hassle and headache of schedule moving and installation services. President of BringPro Jamie Garelli joins us to discuss how his firm was started.

Matching visions with expectations is what talent booking authority Kirschner Creative Artists helps clients with. The team focuses on a small but strong catalog of talent and uses their cultural significance and cutting edge new talent to brand themselves. Founder Owen Kirschner joins us to discuss his agency in greater detail.

  If you own a business, you are a trailblazer -- and it is necessary to ensure that the trail you are blazing gets you to the right destination without derailment. WealthWise Financial Services helps businesses focus on the basics of running a viable business. President Loreen Gilbert joins us to discuss the top 10 mistakes business owners make.

Using real-world economic data on growth over the past century can help identify the economic policies that encourage growth and prosperity within society. Author Robert Genetski joins us to discuss his latest book Rich Nation, Poor Nation , and the direct link between freedom and prosperity.

  Rozanne Englehart is a committed entrepreneur who left a successful career in the Los Angeles entertainment industry to pursue her passion for personal wellness by opening her Yoga Sol Studio in Orange County. She joins us to share her “burn the ships” experience and her commitment to a new entrepreneurial life.