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

Sandy McDougle, founder and owner of  Sandy's Plants , turned her hobby and passion for botanical gardening into a family owned business in the Richmond, VA area. With many offers to sell to larger botanical companies, Sandy refused and decided that the one on one intimate relationships with her customers were an important aspect to the success of her business.  Managing Principal at  Sustainable...

Founder and Executive Director of  The Prosperity Center , Cassandra Novak-Tobey joined our program to talk about how her organization helps disadvantaged individuals develop economic stability for themselves. The Prosperity Center holds programs that help foster the power of entrepreneurship which in turn helps with the growth of the local economy.

Community Development Manager Sabrina Irsay and Even Chair for the Bocce Invitational Carol Fox, joined our non-profit show to share more about the  Crohns and Colitis Foundation of America . Sabrina and Carol talked about their connection with Crohns and Colitis and how they became involved with the organization as well sharing more about their annual CCFA Bocce Invitational event.  Founder and E...

Are workplace performance reviews really an effective way to evaluate the progress of an employee? Wally Hauck, President of  Optimum Leadership , joined our show to talk about his new book The Art of Leading and how CEO's and business leaders of middle market companies can successfully engage and motivate their workforce. 

John Bates, Founder and CEO of  Executive Speaking Success  joined us in the studio to share with us his unconventional path to his firm. John recently returned from a TEDx Taiz where he was a speaker and attributes his speaking success to these factors: being a greater listener and being coachable.  Are workplace performance reviews really an effective way to evaluate the progress of an employee?...

From a garage based business to a growing manufacturing business, Eve Yen, Owner and founder of  Diamond Wipes , joined our show to share her inspiring story about her path to her business. Diamond Wipes has become an innovator and continues to grow as one of the nations top manufacturers in disposable wipes industry. 

What is your money telling you? Jerry Slusiewicz, principal at  Pacific Financial Planners, LLC  joined us in the studio to talk about how his firm is helping middle market companies strategically manage their finances. Jerry also hosts a financial business talk show called "Your Money Talks."  From a garage based business to a growing manufacturing business, Eve Yen, Owner and founder of  Diamond...

President and CEO of her own firm  IFFEL International , Hema Dey joined our show to talk about how her firm is helping companies in their trading and development solutions. Hema talks about the difference between eCommerce and the growing influence of mCommerce and how the future of business is rapidly moving towards these digital solutions. 

Norman Wolfe, CEO of Quantum Leaders, joined our program to talk about how he uses the methods of the Living Organization Model to help middle market companies execute their business strategy. Norm also emphasizes that this strategy can help achieve sustainable growth and sustainable revenue.  President and CEO of her own firm  IFFEL International , Hema Dey joined our show to talk about how her f...

Interested in reading feature stories on your local business owner? Rick Weinberg, editor of the  California Business Journal  joined us in the studio to share his successful business motto. California Business Journal focuses on quality of content featuring stories about local businesses and business leaders in Southern California. 

Are you looking to turn your sales revenue around? Tim Wackel, founder and president of  The Wackel Group  joined us in the studio to discuss what sales strategies are and are not working. The Wackel Group helps leaders of middle market companies create successful sales solutions and boost their sales revenue.  Interested in reading feature stories on your local business owner? Rick Weinberg, edit...

Author of  Warriors Pose: How Yoga literally saved my Life,  and founder of Deep Yoga School of Heeling Arts, Bhava Ram joined our program to share his incredible story with us. Bhava talks about his early career as a broadcast journalist and how during an unexpected turn of events eventually lead him to turn to the power or yoga to heel his mind and his body. 

Vince Duran, owner of  Duran Ads , joined us in the studio to talk about the success of his advertising firm. In an age where new technology has taken over the industry, Vince finds that traditional advertising and marketing is actually the most effective way to market a product. 

How do you build a successful team? With great talent of course! Marcie Glenn, CEO of  Another Source  joined our program to discuss how her firm is helping CEO's and business leaders of middle market companies find and maintain great talent. Another Source is a recruitment services firm matching top talent with top companies.  Vince Duran, owner of  Duran Ads , joined us in the studio to talk abo...

Critical Mass Radio Show presents Final Fridays LIVE at Brandman University. Our expert panelists included Pamela Hersperger, VP of Content at  Flatworld Knowledge ; Sigmund Fidyke, Chief Technology Officer at  Chicklabs, LLC;  Nancy Salzman, Dean of Extended Education at  Brandman University  and Cathy Margolin, Associate Dean of  Brandman University . Our guest panelists enthusiastically discuss...

Ever wondered how start up companies get their start? Chief Enthusiasm Officer, of  Fast Start Studio , Michael Sawitz joined us in the studio to share with us how Fast Start Studio is helping start ups get their momentum and take off into the market. Michael discusses some of the acceptance criteria Fast Start Studio looks for when choosing companies to work with and help launch.

Are you interested in learning tips and ways to clean up your marketing strategy for the rest of the year. Chris Rimlinger, senior VP of Marketing at  Money Mailer  joined our show to talk about how CEO's and business leaders of middle market companies can look over their marketing plan to make effective changes for better results. Chris also talks about the success of Money Mailer print coupons i...

CEO of   ExplorOcean , Tom Pollack, also joins us in the studio to talk about his path to ExplorOcean. Tom talks to us about some of the programs ExplorOcean is offers in educating youth about the ocean. He also talks about the upcoming event Simply Sustainable Seafood Fest on June 8, 2014 celebrating World Ocean Day.

VP of Instruction Dr. Vince Rodriguez and Nhadira Johnson, Acting Director of Marketing and Public Relations at  Coastline Community College  join us for our non-profit segment to share more about Coastline Community College and what the college is doing to help its students. Dr. Rodriguez also talks to us about the latest in how technology is changing education and how it has affected the growth...

From full time corporate world to self service entreprenuer world, author of  The Five Day Weeken d , Andy LaPointe joined our program to talk about his book and how business leaders out there can achieve that goal of having a five day weekend.

Co-founder and CEO of Lighthouse Consulting Service , Dana Borowka joined us in the studio to talk about how his firm is helping CEO's and business leaders of middle market companies. Starting out in business at a very young age, Dana shares his unique path and experiences that lead him to Lighthouse Consulting Services, LLC. From full time corporate world to self service entreprenuer world, autho...

Brainstorming ideas on how to pay for higher education? Mary Morris, CEO of Virginia 529 joins our program to share with us how her firm is assisting families in planning their financial strategy for higher education. Mary discuss with us some of the financial programs and services that Virginia 529 is offering to its community. 

Move over Netflix and Hulu, the latest innovation in viewing content technology is joining the ranks. CEO of  Wherever. TV , Mark Cavicchia joins the program to talk about his take on internet television and how evolving technology along with inspiration from the next generation of on the goers has fostered the idea to stream live content from anywhere. Wherever. TV will allow consumers to stream...

Marietta Alba, President of  Apartment and Relocation Center  joined our program from San Antonio, Texas to share with us who her target clients are and how she is helping them. Marietta also talks about the power of working with millennials and other generations to help foster new ideas and growth within the company. 

How did his career as a CPA turn into a career as an expert in customer service? Tommy Skinner, VP of  SHIFT Freight  joined us in the studio and shared his path to his firm. SHIFT Freight prides itself in providing for its clients excellent customer service and a superior customer experience.