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

Janice Salmon, Director OC Breast Wellness joins host Richard Franzi as his first guest.  Recognizing a need for breast cancer screenings among Orange County women, Janice Salmon founded OC Breast Wellness to help battle rising cancer statistics.  Janice shares her expertise as a "serial entrepreneur" and discusses how she has grown this life-saving business while championing the use of unique can...

Rich Marcello, Co-Founder Strand Brewing Company joins host Richard Franzi to share stories about the start of his micro-brewery.  Rich and his business partner Joel Elliott turned 100-hour-a-week struggle and labor of love into a thriving company.  With Strand Brewing Company beer now in 200 bars and restaurants across the southland, you will learn how Rich and Joel propelled their craft beer dre...

Tom Ryan, Founder and Chief Concept Officer for SmashBurger joins host Richard Franzi to discuss the key ingredients for Smasburgers success.  They are an international firm with 180 locations.  Tom is known for developing business building concepts, and marketing programs throughout his career.  Tom received his Ph. D. in Fragrance and Flavor Chemistry from Michigan State University. Chris Relth,...

Sam Murray, CEO of ManagEase joins host Richard Franzi and shares insights into the strategy she is using to lead her firm in the competitive field of outsourced HR services.  From an initial focus on compliance and employer risk reduction, ManagEase has expanded to offer a variety of HR products and services to business owners, business managers, finance managers, and human resource professionals...

Steve Facenda, President of Viamark Advertising joins guest host Paul Roberts to discuss his advertising firm and the award-winning campaigns they have developed for their clients.

Jeff Motske, President and CEO of Trilogy Financial Services appeared on the show to discuss the growth of his firm. Host Richard Franzi explored with Jeff the keys to his ability to building a successful multi-state financial planning firm. Thea Hargrove of CAWeddingDay.com joined the show to share information about the wedding industry and an upcoming bridal boutique which was held at the Chuck...

Don Schoendorfer, Founder and President of Free Wheelchair Mission joins host Richard Franzi to discuss the organization he started.  Free Wheelchair Mission is an international nonprofit organization dedicated to providing wheelchairs to the impoverished disabled in developing nations.

Brad Hall, Managing Partner of Hall & Company CPAs joins host Richard Franzi as his featured guests.  Brad and Richard talk about a wide range of topics including how the Affordable Care Act is impacting business owners.

Dr. Beth Haney joins host Richard Franzi and discusses her latest book "Be-You-T-Full".  Dr. Haney is a board certified family nurse practitioner and doctor of nursing.  Beth talks about her book and how readers can be armed with enough information to ask the right questions and get the best cosmetic treatments. Dr. Anil Puri shares, in a previously recorded interview, a glimpse into his presentat...

Mike Shannon, President of Axiom Developments joins host Richard Franzi and discusses his sales force development company and his sales book "Hooked on Hopium".

Stephen Blythe joins guest-host Paul Roberts and discusses LIGA International.  LIGA International (The Flying Doctors of Mercy) is a nonprofit organization that provides free healthcare and education to the people of Sinaloa, Mexico, since 1934

Greg Labate, Sheppard Mullin joins guest-host Paul Roberts and talks about the warning signs you may not be hiring a 1099 contractor. Faith Smith, Eyes Cream Shades returns to the show and discusses what she has learned about patent protection for entrepreneurs.

Lt. Col. Michael Moffett and Fahim Fazli join host Richard Franzi and discuss their book "Fahim Speaks" that won the Gold Medal for Biography from the Military Writers Society of America.  This inspiring narrative chronicles the compelling  life journey of Fahim Fazli.  Born in Afghanistan, Fazli saw his country and family split apart by revolution and war. Fred Helms, Senior Vice President US Ban...

Viktor Nagornyy, Founder and CEO of Viktorix Innovative joins host Richard Franzi and shares he views on the importance of content marketing to small business owners and entrepreneurs.  Viktor works with business owners on brand development, online marketing, and community building.  If you use a Wordpress website, then you have to listen and learn from Viktor's experiences using the platform to d...

Martin Rodriguez, Executive Director CampFire USA Orange County Chapter joins host Richard Franzi.  Martin discusses CampFire USA mission and their programs in Orange County.  He also talks about the 4th Annual Igniting Change Golf Tournament.

Steve Wright joins host Richard Franzi to discuss his latest entrepreneurial venture SpectatorShade!  Steve is the inventor and CEO for SpectatorShare which was inspired while attending a sporting event.  Steve played in the NFL for 13 years.  His previous entrepreneurial success was Cloudburst Misting Systems creating the first NFL sidelines mist cooling system.  Listen to learn about Steve's lat...

Patrick Dentinger, President of Absorption Systems Inc. joins host Richard Franzi and discusses his biomedical technology firm serving the pharmaceutical industry.

Armando de la Libertad, CEO of Delhi Center joins host Richard Franzi and discusses his organization and their annual fund raiser on October 26, 2012. Andrea Kooiman, Co-Founder of We Rock talks about her 3-year old non profit focused on helping middle school aged boys and girls prepare to safely run and finish the Annual Orange County Marathon.

Scott Alderton, Managing Partner Stubbs, Alderton & Markiles LLP joins host Richard Franzi to discuss how entrepreneurs can secure funding to grow their firms. Sima Hojati, Vice President California Bank & Trust talks about how banks historically and continue to be a key source for funds to help business owners grow their firms.

Je'net Kreitner, Executive Director of Grandmas House of Hope joins host Richard Franzi to discuss her organization.  Their mission is provide compassionate and uplifting transitional care for women in crisis and hungry children in Orange County. Phil Yaeger, Executive Director of AIDS Services Of Orange County. Their mission is to prevent the spread of HIV and improve the lives of men, women, and...

Dan Simon, President of Heliae talks with host Richard Franzi about his latest venture which is developing algae technology for a variety of applications.  Dan has over 20 years experience as a senior executive and entrepreneur. Douglas Cain, President of Lake Truck Lines and Lake Oilfield Services joins the show to share the story of his firm which was started by his father Joe Cain, Sr. in 1949...

Steve Azhocar, Founder of Mag Magnet, Inc. is host Richard Franzi's first guest and shares the entrepreneurial story of how he started Mag Magnet, Inc. Rob DeFay and Eric Groset, Co-founders and Owners of Zipbuds talk about the inspiration for starting Zipbuds, the sporty line of earphones that won Travel & Leisure's best gadget award for 2012.

Sandy Gromball, President of Contemporary Software Concepts (CSC) is host Richard Franzi's featured guest.  Sandy discusses her firm which has a rich history in the greater Philadelphia area.  Contemporary Software Concepts has been in business for over 30 years.  Richard and Sandy touch on a wide variety of topics from the need for strategic partnerships to need to constantly re-invent your busin...

Wayne Irving, CEO of Iconosys joins host Richard Franzi to discuss his fast-growing development company and its history of creating mobile apps for a wide variety of industries and clients. Ryan Foland, Founder of Bully Buster USA Bully Buster USA is a community outreach organization dedicated to the cause of eliminating bullying and Cyber-bullying in our schools and among our youth.

Heather Chandler, President of SealStrip shares her company's unique products.  They are resealable and easy to open packaging solutions that are essential to compete in highly competitive retail package food industry. Gary Master, Partner Eisneramper LLP talks with host Richard Franzi about his firm that provides a wide range of services such as: accounting, tax planning and preparation, audit in...