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 Non-Profit Radio Show July 30, 2014 Jessica Ellis, Justin Valley and Mojdeh Eskandari 31.07.2014

Jessica Ellis and Justin Valley, directors at  Teaching Kids Programming  joined our non-profit show with guest host Genese Davis to talk about how their organization has impacted its students. The younger generation are already technology savvy, why not teach them how to program?  Mojdeh Eskandar, executive producer for the TEDx Orange Coast  Annual Conference joins our non-profit show with guest...

Final Friday at Fast Start Studio July 25, 2014 Michael Sawitz, John Bradley Jackson, Christopher Wright and Dr. Deborah Ferber 30.07.2014

Critical Mass Radio Show presents Final Friday LIVE at Fast Start Studio. Our expert panelists included Michael Sawitz, founder of  Fast Start Studio ; John Bradley Jackson, Director of  CSUF's Center of Entrepreneurship ; Christopher Wright, Senior Commercial Capital Advisor with  Capital Direct ; and Dr. Deborah Ferber, professor at Brandman University  and managing partner with Lodum, Sanchez,...

Critical Mass Radio Show July 29, 2014 Alan Au 30.07.2014

Alan Au form  Jimmy Au's for Men 5'8' and Under  joins our studio with our guest host Genese Davis to share with us how his family business got started and how his father Jimmy Au found a unique niche in the market and grew into a successful business. 

Critical Mass Radio Show July 29, 2014 Ryan Reynolds, Guy Cirinelli and Alan Au 30.07.2014

Guy Cirinelli and Ryan Reynolds of the  Corporate Films Guys  joins Critical Mass Radio Show with our guest host Genese Davis to talk about how video marketing has changed the business industry. Guy and Ryan share how they got started in video and how their firm is helping middle market companies with their business.  Alan Au form  Jimmy Au's for Men 5'8' and Under  joins our studio with our guest...

Critical Mass Radio Show July 23, 2014 Stephen Christensen 24.07.2014

Founder of  Teen Entrepreneur Academ y  and Dean of the School of Business at Concordia University in Irvine, Stephen Christensen joined our program to talk about how he formed the Teen Entrepreneur Academy. The organization just recently hosted an event for students and teens from all over the world. Stephen shared with us a little more about the event and the mission of the organization aimed to...

Critical Mass Radio Show July 23, 2014 Allie Mallad and Stephen Christensen 24.07.2014

From one of the biggest franchisee to franchiser and owner of  Massage Green Spa , Allie Mallad joined us in the studio to talk about his path to franchise success. Massage Green Spa focuses on environmentally friendly products as well as the buildings that each location is housed in. Allie also discusses the time and commitment it takes to own and run a franchise.  Founder of  Teen Entrepreneur A...

Critical Mass Radio Show July 22, 2014 Jerry Fink 23.07.2014

Finalist for the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Orange County and Managing Partner as the  Bascom Group , Jerry Fink joined our program to talk about his experience as a finalist for this prestigious business award. Jerry also share some of his experiences as an entrepreneur and what new start ups should consider when creating a new business. 

Critical Mass Radio Show July 22, 2014 Dr. Thomas Turk and Jerry Fink 23.07.2014

Associate Professor of Strategic Management at  Chapman University  Dr. Thomas Turk joined us in the studio to share with us how he has used the book, The Science of Success as an effective teaching tool throughout his professional and educational career. Dr. Turk talks to us about some of the key important point to take away from this reading that all middle market companies should know.  Finalis...

Critical Mass Coast to Coast Radio Show July 17, 2014 Robert Hunt 18.07.2014

Robert Hunt, forum leader at  Renaissance Executive Forums, Dallas, TX  joined us in the studio to share with us his experiences with the organization. Robert talked to us about what his chapter in Dallas is currently doing to help its members of CEO's and executives create a better work/life balance along with the impact of fear and its effects on your business. 

Critical Mass Radio Show July 16, 2014 Lois Tiller 17.07.2014

Lois Tiller, CEO of  Go EB-5   joined our program to talk about her newest venture into supporting growing businesses and connecting people with businesses internationally. Lois also talked about her experiences as a boomer entrepreneur and how boomers have different values and goals as oppose to generations before and after them. 

Critical Mass Radio Show July 16, 2014 Raleigh Gerber and Lois Tiller 17.07.2014

Welcome to the world of social media! Social media specialist and founder of  Turn Up the Volume , Raleigh Gerber joined our show to discuss with us the growing trend for using social media to help grow middle market companies. Raleigh talks to us about the power of social media and how important it is to utilize this brand strategy in todays market.  Lois Tiller, CEO of  Go EB-5  joined our progr...

Critical Mass Radio Show July 15, 2014 Nancy Lerner 16.07.2014

Nancy Lerner, President of  Otherwise Incorporated  joined our program to talk to us about how important it is for a brand or marketing campaign to be relatable to its target audience. Nancy joins us from Chicago, and takes us through a typical client process when helping them create a brand strategy. 

Critical Mass Radio Show July 15, 2014 Jessica Gonzales and Nancy Lerner 16.07.2014

Economic Development Manager for the  City of Lakeforest , Jessica Gonzales joined our show to talk about what the city is doing to help its businesses and why so many companies of all sizes have flourished. Jessica also talks about some of the programs and services the city offers to help grow its businesses.  Nancy Lerner, President of  Otherwise Incorporated  joined our program to talk to us ab...

Critical Mass Coast to Coast Radio Show July 10, 2014 Michael Hughes 14.07.2014

Michael Hughes, owner of the  Holiday Barn , joined our show to talk about the success of his premiere pet resort. As a family owned and operated business since 1972, Holiday Barn's success has be attributed to distinct core values that the business focuses on in order to provide its clients with top notch services. 

Critical Mass Coast to Coast Radio Show July 10, 2014 Michael Jones and Michael Hughes 14.07.2014

Chief Investment Officer at  RiverFront Investment Group , Michael Jones joined our program to talk about how his firm is helping middle market companies invest wisely. Michael also talks about the methodology of the Art and Science of Dynamic Investing.  Michael Hughes, owner of the  Holiday Barn , joined our show to talk about the success of his premiere pet resort. As a family owned and operate...

Final Fridays at Brandman University June 27, 2014 Mick Ukleja, Loren O'Conner, Forouzan Golshani, Samuel Bresler 10.07.2014

Critical Mass Radio Show presents Final Fridays LIVE at Brandman University. Our expert panelists included Dr. Mick Ukleja, founder and president of  Leadership TraQ ; Dr. Loren O'Conner, Director of the Office of Disability Service at  Brandman University ; Dr. Forouzan Golshani, Dean of the College of Engineer at  California State University Long Beach ; and Dr. Samuel Bresler, Associate Vice Ch...

Critical Mass Radio Show July 9, 2014 Christopher Ponzi 10.07.2014

Christopher Ponzi, co-founder of  Fair Trade Film , joined our program as our special featured guest to discuss the impact on the growing video marketing scene. As a millennial, Christopher and his team bring a different approach to the art of video creating and blending that artistic aspect with business marketing. Fair Trade Film aims to help middle market companies create agency quality product...

Critical Mass Radio Show July 8, 2014 Mark Mathews and Erick Wolf 09.07.2014

President Mark Mathews and founder Erick Wolf of  AirWolf 3D  joined our program to talk to us about how the latest trend in executives from legacy companies jumping on board to the latest start ups. Mark Mathews shared with us his appeal to AirWolf and how AirWolf has begun to raise and produce revenue a the same time.

Critical Mass Radio Show July 8, 2014 Harris Glasser, Mark Mathews and Erick Wolf 09.07.2014

Do you want to keep more of your hard earned money? Harris Glasser, author of  It's my Money & I Want it , joined us in the studio to share his path of multi-industry entrepreneurship to his latest book on how to really analyze your finances to keep your money. Harris said one of the keys to success in any business is to have great relationships and to always stand up for yourself.   Click here to...

Critical Mass Radio Show July 2, 2014 Scott Duffy 04.07.2014

Are you interested in becoming an entrepreneur? CEO and founder of  The Launch Project ,  Scott Duffy joined our show to discuss with us his own path to entrepreneurship and how his firm is helping entrepreneur start their dreams. The Launch Project offers a 12 step program guide to successfully creating and sustaining a business.  Click here to check out the behind the scenes video!

Critical Mass Radio Show July 2, 2014 Claudia Miller and Scott Duffy 03.07.2014

Owner of  ADirections , Claudia Miller joined us in the studio to talk about how her graphics company is helping middle market companies with delivery quality graphics at an affordable price point. ADirections helps companies on everything from their branding, printing and showcasing of their business.  Are you interested in becoming an entrepreneur? CEO and founder of  The Launch Project,  Scott...

Critical Mass Radio Show July 1, 2014 Joseph McElroy 02.07.2014

Joseph McElroy, CEO of  Galileo Tech Media  joined our program to talk about how to effectively market to consumers and understand that in this growing trend of digital technology, quality content is what will drive consumer purchases. 

Critical Mass Radio Show July 1, 2014 Nadine Lajoie and Joseph McElroy 02.07.2014

Serial entrepreneur, speaker, author and motorcycle racer Nadine Lajoie joined us in our studio to talk discuss with us her journey which has led her to write her book,  Win the Race of Life with Balance and Passion at 180 MPH . Nadine also talked to us about her latest venture into hosting a teen CEO business reality show.  Joseph McElroy, CEO of  Galileo Tech Media  joined our program to talk ab...

Critical Mass Non-Profit Radio Show Working Wardrobes VetNet Nite 27.06.2014

Critical Mass Radio Show host Richard Franzi attended the annual  Working Wardrobe  VetNet Nite on the Battleship USS IOWA this past weekend to learn more about Working Wardrobes fundraising event that supported all veterans returning to the workforce. 

Critical Mass Coast to Coast Radio Show Sandra Leibowitz 27.06.2014

Managing Principal at  Sustainable Design Consulting , Sandra Leibowitz, joined our show to talk about the trend in moving towards green buildings in both commercial and private establishments. With the movement towards green energy, sustainable green construction is also on the rise.

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