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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Episodes

Critical Mass Radio Show March 4, 2014 Mark Murphy 05.03.2014

Author and speaker, Mark Murphy of the  Leadership IQ  joined our program to break down the science of leadership. Mark shared with us his step by step program for business leaders and entrepreneurs on how to recognize and learn effective leadership skills in order to maintain a successful and motivated workforce. 

Critical Mass Radio Show March 4, 2014 Eileen McDargh and Mark Murphy 05.03.2014

Eileen McDargh, the founder and CEO of the  Resiliency Group  joined us in the studio to talk about the power of communication and how middle market firms can use the power of resiliency to achieve success in their business. Eileen defines resiliency as growing through challenge or opportunity to achieve success and attributes the growing productivity and motivation to this attitude.  Author and s...

Critical Mass Coast to Coast Radio Show February 27, 2014 Craig Forbes 02.03.2014

Craig Forbes, founder of  Alpha Omega Wealth Management  in Virginia joined our show to talk about how his firm helps manage investments and financial issues for individuals and middle market companies. Craig contributes the success of the firm through its commitment and involvement with the community of central Virginia.

Critical Mass Coast to Coast Radio Show February 27, 2014 Thomas J. Buckholtz and Craig Forbes 02.03.2014

Business adviser and innovation consultant, Thomas J. Buckholtz of  T.J. Buckholtz & Associates , joined our program to discuss how he has used business innovation to help his clients and talks about how middle market companies can benefit from his method of the Direct Outcomes checklists. Craig Forbes, founder of  Alpha Omega Wealth Management  in Virginia joined our show to talk about how his fi...

Critical Mass Non-Profit Radio Show February 26, 2014 James Eckel and Candace Chromy 28.02.2014

Candace Chromy, Executive Director of the  Heritage Museum of Orange County and James Eckel, the Director of Development of the Heritage Museum of Orange County joined us in the studio to share more about the museums newest project renovation of The Maag Farmhouse.

Critical Mass Non-Profit Radio Show February 26, 2014 Bruce Berman and Kevin Macaulay 27.02.2014

Director of the Golden West College Foundation Bruce Berman and foundation board member Kevin Macaulay joined the program to share more about the goals and mission of the Golden West College Foundation. Bruce and Kevin also discuss the foundations main fundraising event, the 17th annual Golden West College Gala on April 5, 2014.

Critical Mass Non-Profit Radio Show February 26, 2014 James Eckel, Candace Chromy, Bruce Berman and Kevin Macaulay 27.02.2014

Candace Chromy, Executive Director of the Heritage Museum of Orange County and James Eckel, the Director of Development of the Heritage Museum of Orange County joined us in the studio to share more about the museums newest project renovation of The Maag Farmhouse. Director of the Golden West College Foundation Bruce Berman and foundation board member Kevin Macaulay joined the program to share more...

Critical Mass Radio Show February 25, 2014 Chuck Hester 26.02.2014

Managing Partner at Affinity Alliance, Inc.,  Chuck Heste r joined our program to talk about how to utilize the power and resources of social media outlets such as LinkedIn to reach your target audiences and build both a personal and professional brand. Chuck also talks about his weekly podcasts Linked Conversations.

Critical Mass Radio Show February 25, 2014 Larry Sidoti and Chuck Hester 26.02.2014

Larry Sidoti, VP of Development at Yogurtland joined us in the studio to talk about how Yogurtland revolutionary concept of self service set Yogurtland apart from the rest of the soft serve yogurt brands. Larry discuss the three factors that are key points in the success of a brand: a high quality product, a good value proposition and an interactive experience. Managing Partner at Affinity Allianc...

Critical Mass Radio Show February 19, 2014 Lynn Langit 20.02.2014

Big Data/Cloud Technical Architect Consultant Lynn Langit , joined our program to talk about the latest trend in data technology and how middle market companies and business leaders can benefit from using this new technology to help grow and expand their firm.

Critical Mass Radio Show February 19, 2014 Chip Espinoza and Lynn Langit 20.02.2014

Dr. Chip Espinoza , Author and Director of Organizational Psychology Program at Concordia University Irvine as well as Senior Consultant with Red Tree Leadership joined us in the studio today to discuss his book Managing The Millennials and the issues surrounding millennials entering the current workforce. Big Data/Cloud Technical Architect Consultant Lynn Langit , joined our program to talk about...

Critical Mass Radio Show February 18, 2014 Norm Bour 19.02.2014

Norm Bour, founder of Vape Mentors joined our program to talk about how his business background and experience lead him to create Vape Mentors in which he mentors and guides newly formed business owners and entrepreneurs, mostly coming from the millennial generation, on how to run a successful business.

Critical Mass Radio Show February 18, 2014 Jeff Weiss and Norm Bour 19.02.2014

Jeff Weiss, the CEO of My Open Road joined us in the studio today to talk about how businesses can participate in the green conservation movement through the promotion of social and environmental responsibility. The My Open Road app allows consumers to monitor way in which they can use the most energy efficient means of transportation. Norm Bour, founder of Vape Mentors joined our program to talk...

Critical Mass Coast to Coast February 13, 2014 Glenn Perkins 14.02.2014

Glenn Perkins, owner of Renaissance Executive Forums Silicon Valley , joined us in the studio today to talk about how Executive Forums Silicon Valley is helping middle market businesses to achieve success through his guiding principle of utilizing the power of a team.

Critical Mass Radio Show February 12, 2014 Larry Sternberg 14.02.2014

Larry Sternberg, President of Talent Plus returns to the program to talk about what business leaders and business executives do that put off and disengage their employees. Larry discusses out some of the what not to do points in order to keep a high level of employee engagement and a motivated corporate culture.

Critical Mass Radio Show February 11, 2014 Basel Almashat 12.02.2014

Basel Almashat, owner of Super Green Solutions in Orange County, CA joined us in the studio talk about his passion for green energy solutions and how both companies and individuals can start to utilize these solutions little by little to create a greener and cleaner future.

Critical Mass Radio Show February 11, 2014 Thomas Gay and Basel Almashat 12.02.2014

Thomas Gay, Executive Chief Officer of Refer.com joined our program to talk about the power of trust based selling and how the referral technology program can be beneficial to business leaders and CEO's. Refer.com was a result of a business merger between 22Touch and TrustedTeam LLC. Basel Almashat, owner of Super Green Solutions in Orange County, CA joined us in the studio talk about his passion...

Critical Mass Radio Show February 5, 2014 John Twist 06.02.2014

John Twist, Vice President of Franchise at Batteries Plus Bulbs , joined our program today to talk about the driving force behind the expansion of the battery and bulbs industry. Batteries Plus Bulbs currently has over 600 franchises across the country.

Critical Mass Radio Show February 5, 2014 Jeff Black and John Twist 06.02.2014

Jeff Black, Partner at McDermott and Bull Executive Search Firm , returned to our studio to discuss his "Fit" model to success in finding the right executive for a client firm as well as discussing the state of the executive labor market in Southern California. John Twist, Vice President of Franchise at Batteries Plus Bulbs , joined our program today to talk about the driving force behind the expa...

Critical Mass Radio Show February 4, 2014 Steve Smith 05.02.2014

Steve Smith the president and founder of G rowth Source Coaching , joined our program today talk about the types business consulting strategies his firm offers starting with a Business Growth Assessment. Steve also has a blog series targeting business owners from all over in which he has recently expanded by adding guest bloggers collaborating in similar business idea formats.

Critical Mass Radio Show February 4, 2014 Torrey Tayenaka and Steve Smith 05.02.2014

Torrey Tayenaka, Co-founder of Sparkhouse production company, joined us in the studio today to discuss the power of video marketing and how it not just markets a brand, but tells a story. Torrey started his first production company at age 15 and has plans to continuing expanding his brand and vision. Steve Smith the president and founder of Growth Source Coaching , joined our program today talk ab...

Critical Mass Radio Non-Profit Show January 29, 2014 Rae Shirer and Letty Gali 30.01.2014

Rae Shirer, District Governor for Rotary District 5320 joined us in the studio to talk about the Rotary International organization. Rae shared with us the different avenues of service that Rotary participates in as well as some up coming Rotary projects within District 5320. Letty Gali, Director and Co-founder of LOT318 joined our program to talk about how her organization focuses on empowering ot...

Critical Mass Radio Show January 28, 2014 Angelo Ponzi 30.01.2014

Angelo Ponzi, founder of Strategic Market Intelligence joined us in the studio as our 800th guest of the Critical Mass Radio Show. Angelo shared with our audiences how to use social media platforms and engage target audiences to market a brand.

Critical Mass Radio Show January 22, 2014 Joseph Payne and Kenneth Hulbert 23.01.2014

Joseph Payne, founder and CEO of Arcturus Therapeutics joined us in the studio today to share with us how we went from being a chemist to an entrepreneur and how his firm uses new RNA technologies to create treatment for diseases. Kenneth Hulbert, executive vice president at DAUM Commerical Real Estate Service s joined the program to talk about what makes a top sales performer. Founded in 1904, DA...

Critical Mass Radio Show January 21, 2014 Colin Day and David Fealkoff 22.01.2014

Colin Day, founder and CEO of iCIMS joined the program to discuss how he is using SaaS (service as a software) to create talent based solutions and improve the quality of talent acquisition. David Fealkoff, the founder of Adaptive Evolution Partners joined us in the studio to talk about his consulting firm and how using a new evolution of technologies contribute to the progression and success of b...

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