Ric Franzi | Critical Mass Business Talk Show

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

Interviews with entrepreneurs and thought leaders of SMB firms in Southern California.

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Ric Franzi | Critical Mass Business Talk Show

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Feb 25, 2026

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Critical Mass Radio Show May 26, 2015 Ron Reed and Dr. Jack Singer 27.05.2015

Ron Reed, CEO of  NWP Services Corporation  joined Critical Mass Radio Show to talk about how his firm is helping middle market companies in the multifamily operations industry maximize their company's cost recovery and sustainability.  Dr. Jack Singer, author of his latest book " The Financial Advisors Ultimate Stress Mastery Guide " returns to Critical Mass Radio Show to highlight some of the ma...

Critical Mass Radio Show May 19, 2015 John Iavarone 20.05.2015

Co-founder and entrepreneur John Iavarone joined Critical Mass Radio Show to talk about his product  ChillaVino . John shared with our audiences the concept behind ChillaVino and the business process for marketing this unique product. ChillaVino is currently launching its business campaign through Kickstarter.com. 

Critical Mass Radio Show May 19, 2015 Roy Englebrecht and John Iavarone 20.05.2015

CEO of Roy Englebrecht Promotions and  Fight Club OC , Roy Englebrecht joined us in the studio to talk about his unique business model and how he got started with Fight Club OC. Roy talks about finding a niche in the industry to market and promote boxing and MMA fights in Orange County, as well as some of the trends in this popular and growing industry.  Co-founder and entrepreneur John Iavarone j...

Critical Mass Radio Show May 12, 2015 Dan McQuaid 13.05.2015

CEO and President of  OneOC , Dan McQuaid joined Critical Mass Radio Show to talk about how his organization is helping non-profit organizations in the Orange County area. Dan also talks about the Center for Community and Business Partnerships and the services this new entity offers to the business community. 

Critical Mass Radio Show May 5, 2015 Michael Houlihan and Bonnie Harvey 06.05.2015

Barefoot Wine  founders, Michael Houlihan and Bonnie Harvey come back to the studio to talk about their latest book The Entrepreneurial Culture. Our guests discuss the importance of empowering and engaging your people by knowing the difference between customer service and complaint resolution. 

Critical Mass Radio Show April 28, 2015 Ryan King 30.04.2015

Owner of  Studio Barre San Juan Capistrano , Ryan King joined Ric Franzi at Critical Mass Radio Show to talk about his path to Studio Barre and the booming trend of the "fitness scene" and rise in other popular boutique studios.

Critical Mass Radio Show April 28, 2015 Stuart Friedman and Ryan King 30.04.2015

Owner of  Progressive Management Associates  Stuart Friedman joined Critical Mass Radio Show to discuss how his firm is helping middle market companies achieve maximum business growth through four psychometric key tools.  Owner of  Studio Barre San Juan Capistrano , Ryan King joined Ric Franzi at Critical Mass Radio Show to talk about his path to Studio Barre and the booming trend of the "fitness...

Critical Mass Radio Show April 14, 2015 David Meltzer 15.04.2015

David Meltzer, CEO and President of  Sports 1 Marketing , joined Ric in the studio to discuss the inspiration behind his latest book "Connected to Goodness." David shared with our audiences the books seven principals that lead him to business and life success.

Critical Mass Radio Show April 14, 2015 Jack Bicer and David Meltzer 15.04.2015

CEO of  Sekur.me , Jack Bicer returned to Critical Mass Radio Show to break the news of his latest patent for online payment applications. The goal of Sekur.me is to eliminate the payment friction for consumers and businesses making online and mobile payments.  David Meltzer, CEO and President of  Sports 1 Marketing , joined Ric in the studio to discuss the inspiration behind his latest book "Conn...

Innovations in Technology: Creating Opportunities for Businesses 10.04.2015

Innovations in Technology: Creating Opportunities for Businesses Panel: Mo Davoudian, CEO/Creative Director - Brain Zoo Studios  The Emmy Award winning CG animation studio based in Los Angeles, is specialized in stylized and photo realistic character animation, and cinematics. As a visual storytellers, their passion is developing unique, emotional characters for the family entertainment, and the t...

Critical Mass Radio Show April 7, 2015 Ivo Tjan 08.04.2015

President and CEO of  CommerceWest Bank , Ivo Tjan joined Critical Mass Radio Show to talk about the importance and the role that community banks play in the business growth of middle market companies. Ivo also talked about three main causes of failure for businesses: cash flow, rapid growth and debt struction on a balance sheet. 

Critical Mass Radio Show April 7, 2015 Scott Strochak and Ivo Tjan 08.04.2015

Are you looking for an effective medium to communicate your brand to and with your clients? Scott Strochak, CEO of  Xtelesis  joined Critical Mass Radio Show to talk about how his firm is helping middle market companies use voice communication and other cloud based data services to help grow their business. Scott also discussed some of the recent trends in IP communication solutions that have help...

Critical Mass Radio Show March 31, 2015 Doug Grant 01.04.2015

Founder of the  50 Mile Ride for Rwanda , Doug Grant joins Critical Mass Radio show for our special non-profit segment to talk about how he chose a bike ride as a fund-raising method. The upcoming 50 Mile Ride for Rwanda in April supports two non-profit organizations: Team Africa Rising and World Bicycle Relief. Doug also talks about how his firm  West America Communications  helps non-profit orga...

Critical Mass Radio Show March 31, 2015 Amon Prasad and Doug Grant 01.04.2015

Are you looking for IT solutions that will fit your business? Amon Prasad, CEO of  Network Remedy  joins us in the studio to discuss various network solutions for middle market companies. Amon also talks about the importance of the Network Remedy Cloud and how he has used it to help many of his clients. Founder of the  50 Mile Ride for Rwanda , Doug Grant joins Critical Mass Radio show for our spe...

The 9th Annual Ethics at the Beach 25.03.2015

The 9th Annual Ethics at the Beach Workshop  Hosted by California State University Long Beach Ethical Leadership, Behavior, & Consequences: Real Life Results Panel: Azia Celestino Guest Moderator, Critical Mass for Business Robert Luna Chief of Police, City of Long BeachAriela Nerubay VP Audience Acquisition, GalavisionCeleste Ahl Associate, Rutan & Tucker, LLP

Critical Mass Radio Show March 17, 2015 ESOP Panel Martin Staubus and Keith Molchan 18.03.2015

Critical Mass Radio Show presents our special ESOP 101 segment featuring two guests: Martin Staubus, Executive Director of the Beyster Institute ; and Keith Molchan, 1st Vice President of  Community Bank . Our panel of experts discussed why, when and how business owners decide to choose the ESOP path as the correct succession strategy for their company. 

Critical Mass Radio Show March 11, 2015 Dr. Betty Uribe 12.03.2015

Dr. Betty Uribe, Executive Vice President of  California Bank and Trust  joined Ric in the studio to talk about some of the recent trends in commercial and business banking. Dr. Uribe also touched on the importance of two factors: value and trust; these key characteristics in turn influence leadership of a business and affect the continued success of the future generation of a business.

Critical Mass Radio Show March 11, 2015 Richard Sink and Dr. Betty Uribe 12.03.2015

Founder of  Critical Connections , Richard Sink joined Critical Mass Radio to talk about the importance of creating an online presence for your business. Richard discussed how middle market companies can fully and effectively utilize online marketing practices to grow their business.  Dr. Betty Uribe, Executive Vice President of  California Bank and Trust  joined Ric in the studio to talk about so...

Critical Mass Radio Show March 10, 2015 Navneet Chugh 11.03.2015

An accounting firm and law firm, all wrapped up in one? Navneet Chugh, managing partner at  The Chugh Firm  joined Critical Mass Radio Show to talk about his unique business and how his firm continues to help small to middle market companies through accounting services, legal services and create solutions to fit their business model. 

Critical Mass Radio Show March 10, 2015 Matt Petteruto and Navneet Chugh 11.03.2015

From the  Orange County Business Council , Vice President of Economic Development Matt Petteruto joined Ric in the studio to talk about why Orange County is a great place to do business. The Orange County Business Council offers services to middle market companies and strives to help foster the growth and success of local businesses in the Orange County area.  An accounting firm and law firm, all...

Critical Mass Radio Show March 4, 2015 Lynn Taylor 06.03.2015

President of  Taylor Protocols Inc ., Lynn Taylor joined Critical Mass Radio Show, with guest host Paul Roberts to talk about the importance of hiring, training and maintaining top performers in a business. Lynn discusses the 80/20 rule and how it can effect the growth of middle market companies. 

Critical Mass Radio Show March 3, 2015 Ash Kumra 05.03.2015

Co-founder of  DreamItAlive.com , Ash Kumra joins Ric in the studio to talk about how his organization, one of the largest online community for dream boards,  is helping its clients bring their "dream life" to real life, through scientifically proven methods and strategies. Ash also discussed the power of entrepreneurship and its impact on the business community. 

Critical Mass Radio Show February 17, 2015 Daniel Callahan 18.02.2015

Daniel Callahan, Founding Partner at  Callahan and Blaine  also jumped into our studio to discuss the proper steps a business should take to ensure a successful litigation strategy. Dan returns to the show to take us step by step through the process on what middle market companies should do when being faced with a lawsuit. 

Critical Mass Radio Show February 17, 2015 Jeffrey Dennis and Daniel Callahan 18.02.2015

How to avoid risky business litigations from one of Orange County's most enterprising firms. Jeffrey Dennis, Managing Partner at  Newmeyer and Dillion LLP  joined Critical Mass Radio Show as a part of our big discussion on dealing with business litigation. Jeff discussed with our audiences some great tips on how to stay out of legal trouble.  Daniel Callahan, Founding Partner at  Callahan and Blai...

Critical Mass Radio Show 1000th Interview with Wing Lam February 11, 2015 12.02.2015

Critical Mass Radio presents our 1000th Interview event with special guest Wing Lam, Co-founder and CEO of Wahoo's Fish Tacos. Wing joined Ric at our special live event to talk discuss some of the lessons he learned in business during the great recession as well as why it is important for middle market companies to give back to their communities. 

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