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

Securing home, health, and heart.  SeniorServ  is the largest meals on wheels provider in Orange County and each year, they host fundraisers and a Senior Care Hero Awards program to honor heroes in the senior industry. As a non-profit, SeniorServ works to give back to the senior community and helps raise money to provide for those in need. Senior Director Susan Papiri and Alfonzo Jackson, a vetera...

As technology advances, we rely more and more on electronic data and online sources. So it is no surprise that cyber security measures must be taken very seriously. Coastline Community College is taking measures to make sure the next generation is proactively understanding technology, policies, and practices through their successful cyber security program.  Tobi West , CIS Instructor at Coastline...

As one of the nation's most successful and respected independent financial advisors, David Scranton has been specializing in the universe of income generating savings and investment strategies. David joined the show to discuss his latest book --  Return on Principle  focusing on the 7 core values that can help you protect your money in both good and bad times. 

So far,  Impact Giving  has given over $700,000 in grants to local and global non-profits in 7 years. Grant Chair Sam Dawson joined the show to talk about how the organization gives back to the global community. 

With over 30 years of experience in event rentals and in its tenth year in the making, Richard LoGuercio is giving event rental a new name. As the founder & president of  Town & Country Event Rentals , he works with his team to provide rental equipment along with services that are truly unsurpassed from start to finish!

Are you looking to getting inside tips on marketing and communications in the field of government, non-profit, for-profit, and academia? We have the person for you! Nhadira Johnson, Marketing and PR Consultant at  Johnson ICC  has been responsible for overseeing a variety of press conferences for governors, senators, mayors, and the president himself!

With a mission to unite the entrepreneurship ecosystem and a democratized platform for entrepreneurship news, original video programming, and e-commerce products --  Youngry  works to help entrepreneurs become truly successful. And behind it all is two-time White House award winning entrepreneur Ash Kumra. He works along with his team at Youngry to inspire and elevate the young and hungry minded e...

With over 17 years of diversified and specialized international, political governmental and corporate experience, Ray Ruga is a "doer" when it comes to his work. As the co-founder of  CVOX , he's bringing the company up and going -- specializing in the financial and technology sectors in Latin America. CVOX is a strategic and integrated communications and marketing consultancy that connects with a...

One of Orange County's most trusted leaders is using his expertise to build a management company. Brian Murphy, CEO of  ProActive Professional Management  works to insure homeowner clients keep their association well maintained and property values up. And the firm's reputation for professionalism and excellence is something you can absolutely rely on. 

Jeri Wilson, Executive Director of  The Pediatric Cancer Research Foundation  joins our show to discuss some of the new developments in cancer research over the last 30 years.  Jeri's organization is holding the "Dribble for the Cure" event on October 20th at UCLA, which is a national campaign that involves college and university's basketball programs in the fight for children with cancer.

Performance management is in dire need of a revamp. With its annual review inspiring fear and dread in employees, management, and HR professionals alike, its old-fashioned, top-down approach has never motivated anyone. Now talent expert Tamra Chandler has created a welcome alternative that effectively takes performance management out of the dark ages! As the author of  How Performance Management i...

Through both research and experience, Orange Kiwi  recognized that the most critical human capital challenge faced by CEO/Owners resides in the area of their own succession. Partner at Orange Kiwi, Allie Taylor joined us to talk about how her firm is focused on helping CEO/Owners achieve a competitive advantage to maximize their likelihood of Finishing Big and joining the Elite 7% of owners who ac...

Madison Alexander Public Relations  was a CyberSecurity Excellence Award Winner for “Best Marketing Agency” in 2016 and was also on the top 20 PR firms for IT services. When it comes to public relations, Madison Alexander can help clients reach their goals and build momentum which is crucial in start-up and small to middle sized companies and firms. Dan Chmielewski joined Ric in the studio to talk...

He's a passionate innovator, entrepreneur, and one of the most sought after business leaders in the country today! He started off with only $500 in capital, and over seventeen years he built the  UGG Australia Brand  into a multi-million dollar international enterprise! As the founder of the brand, Brian Smith is committed to teaching fellow entrepreneurs how to leverage their most previous assets...

What is the secret to maximizing profit and making sure companies are performing at their full potential? Thomas McCoy, President of  Employee Engagement Institute  says -- it is all culture of partnership. Since 1993, Thomas has been developing high-involvement high-performance cultures for companies to help improve performances and profit in over 200 companies. He joined us to share his secrets...

As a former CEO of a manufacturing and wholesale business, President of  Renaissance Forums  Craig Hettrich, knows what you're going through. He has over 30 years of experience with CEOs from both small and mid-sized businesses. His passion is sure to get you guided in the right direction. Craig's sense of purpose, philosophy, and skills are helping CEOs alike to get to where they need to go. 

Randy Chang is a PGA golf professional and founder of the  Aloha Academy of Golf  in Hawaii and the  Randy Chang Golf Schools  in Southern California. He has over 35 years of professional golf experience and a long list of endless awards. He brings his passion for the sport to help people with the same dream. 

Looking for a one-stop place to get all application and protection installation done?  Versatile Systems  has you covered from -- engineer, design, installation, and training. They maintain deadlines and get you a safe working environment that you can trust in. John McHugh, co-owner and operations manager of Versatile Systems, has over 20 years of experience in residential, commercial, and set con...

Looking to advancing your speaking and speaker skills? Look no further! Stephanie Paul, CEO and founder of  Advance Your , is a professional when it comes to guiding executives, trainers, leaders, and presenters for on stage, classroom, and camera messages. Returning to the show Stephanie shares how her innovative techniques and exercises can bring effective new skills to presenters quickly. 

Jeff Scott has been building innovative tech startups in Orange County since 1995. His mission-driven for-profit software company proves that companies can indeed incorporate extreme philanthropy while achieving their for-profit goals. As CEO of  Software Anywhere , Jeff gives back to the community through an exciting high school tech internship program while also achieving a number of for-profit...

With a strong background in law, managing partner at  Bisnar Chase , Brian Chase understands what you are going through and will work hard to protect your rights. His passion in helping injured people obtain justice is what keeps him and his company going. 

With an extensive background in video, his passion for creativity is shown in his field. Charlie Matz, CEO of  VeracityColab , works with his team to create original design-driven video that helps clients connect with their audience to achieve their goals. VeracityColab thinks like an agency, but focuses on the creativity behind video development. 

He's taking his former college athlete gaming impact to excel in his entrepreneurship game! Nick Kovacevich, CEO of  Kush Bottles , a packing solutions company targeting the emerging legal cannabis industry, is showing his strong leadership and proving a name for himself as his company grows at a rapid rate.

As the founder of a consulting group and author of a groundbreaking book -  Conversational Capacity , Craig Weber is famous for his sharp and inspiring consulting style and presence. His latest book gives insight into the secret to building successful teams that perform when the pressure is on. 

With over 16 years of experience working as a therapist, clinical director, and program director in inpatient settings and treatment centers, Program Director, Sue Ferren is committed to helping patients overcome their addiction, trauma, and abuse.  Aspire Recovery  offers comprehensive addiction recovery treatment and client case support.