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

Ramona Fasula, Owner & President, WellnessbyRamona shares the concepts contained in her latest book "A Health Coach's Guide to Heart Health" and her CEO Wellness Program.  Ramona's book contains the 11 steps to a healthy heart. Suzanne Kaplan, President of Talent Balance brings her insights into how mid-market firms can bring together the multiple generations and focus them on a common ground of i...

Jennifer McCusker, Director of Global Talent Develop at Oakley, Inc . discusses the emerging field of neuroleadership and brain science.  Neuroleadership is an emerging field of study connecting neuroscientific knowledge with the fields of leadership development, management training, change management, consulting and coaching.

Amy Jo Pedone, Owner and Certified Chocolatier of  Valenza Chocolatier, Inc.  returned from a trip to Italy where she learned old and new tricks from Italian master chocolatiers and completed her Master Chocolatier Training.  Amy Jo will discuss some of the newest trends in chocolate and how she realized she could turn her passion for chocolate into a successful business. Nicole Boice, President a...

Janet Boydell, Founder & CEO of  A Hire Connection  developed a unique model that she calls the "Fast Forward Resume" in order to predict the success of current and future employees within a company.  Janet will share with our audience how to create a "Fast Forward Resume" and explain why she believes most companies struggle with the hiring process.

Mark Quann, Author of  Rich Man, Poor Bank  joins our show to provide our audience with the correct financial principles and explain some of the keys to financial independence.  Mark will also discuss some of the top banking scams our audience should be aware of and  tell us why he believes credit unions are so important.

Quentin Wilson, President & CEO of  Career and College Clubs  joins our show to discuss the benefits of reaching kids in the middle school years and preparing them for success in life.  Career and College Clubs is working to solve the high dropout rate and the lack of life and leadership skills among youth by engaging at-risk middle school students in a peer-to-peer learning environment.  

Ric airs interviews with Lisa Kristine of  Lisa Kristine Fine Art Photography  and Eric Spitz of  Freedom Communications .  These interviews were collected from events around Orange County that were covered by Ric Franzi and the Critical Mass Radio Show team. Tina Aldatz, Founder of  Foot Petals  received a burn as a child that left her unable to wear shoes comfortably without the support of a foo...

Bob Eakin, Chief Executive Officer at  JCAP Financial Group  joins our show to discuss how watching big banks dominate over mid sized mortgages bankers influenced him to start a boutique financial provider firm  that focuses on providing a high level of customer service.  With over 25 years of experience in the industry, Bob has grown his company into a multi-faceted finance lender that caters to...

Debra Hoffmeyer, CEO of CITrials join our show to discuss the impact, if any, that globalization of clinical trials has had on her firm.  Debra's firm is learning how to grow in a world dominated by the internet and is now using social media to help find patients for their clinical trials.  Bill Black, Certified Exit Planner at Exit & Retirement Strategies has over 25 years of Succession and Exit...

Kip Marlow, Author of  The Entrepreneurs: Success and Sacrifice  joins our show to discuss the five basic tips he gives to all entrepreneurs trying to start their own business.  Kip will also discuss the role of small business in our economy and explain some of the greatest challenges facing these small businesses. Tal Golan, CEO of  Killer App Factory, Inc.  recently made the decision to run his...

Ken Mader, Founder of  Maderfilm Productions  joins our show to discuss the growing trend of crowd funding and the important role it plays in independent film production.  This show originally aired on May 11, 2013, explores how independent filmmakers are finding new sources of money and investors through sites like indiegogo. Ken's latest film, "Displacement", is an intense thriller that is inspi...

Sonia Marsh, Author of  Freeways to Flip-Flops  was living in Lake Forest, California when she decided to pack up her family and move them from Orange County to Belize.  "Freeways to Flip-Flops" chronicles Sonia's realization that paradise isn't always a destination, but an appreciation of the simple things in life.  Sonia's second book, "My Gutsy Story Anthology", was released on September 1st an...

Kenneth Mader, Founder of  MaderFilm  joins our show to discuss "crowd funding" and the important role it plays in independent film production.  Ken's latest film, "Displacement", is an intense thriller that is inspired by the loss of his mother to cancer. Rael Isacowitz, Founder of  BASI Pilates  discusses his inspiration for starting an educational academy for Pilates teachers and a training gro...

Lacy Kelly, CEO of  Association of California Cities-Orange County  joins our show to discuss how her organization serves the needs of small and mid-sized businesses in Orange County. ACC-OC sponsored the 2nd Annual Golden Hub of Innovation Awards that honored cities in Orange County providing the highest quiality of services to their community while exemplifying fiscal responsibility. Jeri Wilson...

Ramona Fasula, Owner and President of  Wellness By Ramona  joins our show to discuss how she is bringing awareness to the health conditions seen in CEOs and business owners that result from stress and the fast-paced lifestyle common in the business community.  Ramona is a certified holistic health coach who works with doctors to get patients referred for the purpose of improving their health throu...

Christi Griggs, Principal of  Peloton Commercial Real Estate  joins our show to discuss how she integrates the ideas of different generations in order to stay relevant in the real estate industry.  Christi focuses on motivating her staff to create a unified and cohesive team.   Don Douglas, Principal of  Liquid Networx  discusses his involvement with Angel Investing and why he dedicates his time h...

Dan Lubeck, CEO of  Solis Capital Partners  joins our show to discuss the role private equity plays in helping small businesses unlock their true potential and how business owners can develop a framework to determine their firm's value. Solis Capital Partners is a lower middle-market private equity firm that prefers to invest in business service, manufacturing and value-added distribution companie...

Michael Brainard, CEO of  Brainard Strategy  discusses his transition from a professional boxer and division 1 collegiate wrestler to a management consultant, senior executive, executive coach, and entrepreneur.  With over 15 years of experience, Michael helps executives facilitate growth and development by drawing from his own experiences. 

Molly Brogan, Vice President of Public Affairs at the  National Small Business Association  joins our show to highlight the issues the members of the National Small Business Association face daily.  The NSBAD is located in Washington DC and works closely with elected officials to ensure the best future for entrepreneurs. 

David Kanani, Founder of  Kanani Advisory Group  joins our show to discuss how the financial advisory industry has changed in the past 25 years and what changed he has noticed since the recession.  Kanani Advisory Group recently celebrated their 25th year business and David will share some of his secrets to his firm's longevity. Ryder Smith, President of  Tripepi Smith & Associates  discusses how...

Hari Dhiman, CEO of  88 Spirits Corporation  joins our show to discuss the current state of the tequila industry and how his tequila brand is competing with larger brand-name tequilas.  88 Spirits Corporation creates tequila with an even richer agave flavor and captivating aroma, providing an ultra premium tequila that values the truest traditions of its craftsmanship and heritage. 

Lisa Anderson, President and Founder of LMA Consulting Group, Inc . joins our show to discuss how manufacturing companies can benefit from focusing on their supply chain. Lisa has expertise in helping her clients with "supply chain management" and is the author of "Leveraging Social Networks to Drive Business Results".

Paul Leon, CEO & President of The Illumination Foundation joins our show to discuss the Illumination Foundation's upcoming event, Carnival for Kids , on August 17th. The Illumination Foundation is a non-profit organization that aims to break the cycle of homelessness in Orange County by providing vital services to those in need. Nicole Boice, President & Founder of The Global Genes Project discuss...

Jennifer and Scott Fontana, Owners of Cristophe Salon Newport Beach join our show to discuss the current state of the hairstyling industry and the current business trends their industry is facing. Scott and Jennifer have managed to grow their business at a rate of nearly 5% every year; finding business growth even during the recession.

Dr. David Jones, President and CEO of HirePayoff joins our show to discuss how companies can use HirePayoff to make smarter and longer-lasting new hires. David explains the difference between "Can Do" skills and "Will Do" qualities and how to use these skills and qualities to determine which potential employees to hire. Tyler Russell, Founder of KX 93.5 discusses the current developments in local...