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

Rob Norden, CEO of Recom Group an INC 500 company joins host Ric Franzi to discuss the challenges associated with leading a fast-growth firm.  Rob talks about a variety of experiences in building his INC 500 company including how he had to completely re-design his firm just to survive. Pernille Olsen, General Manager Olsen Paving Stone Inc. shares her lessons learned running a second generation fa...

Judd Stanton, General Manager with Bestway Disposal is host Ric Franzi's guest.  Judd and Ric discuss how Bestway Disposal, a family-owned business, has evolved over the years.  Today, in addition to solid waste handling, Bestway is adding a complete recycling capability to their firm.

Faith Pincus, Founder of Pincus Professional Education joins host Ric Franzi and shares her vast experience as an accomplished speaker who knows how to boost her client's self confidence and teach you the tools to succeed at public speaking.  Faith's book "Be Heard: Public Speaking for Attorneys" will be released this year by the American Bar Association.  Listen in to learn how public speaking ca...

Mark Treadwell, Owner and President of CRIS joins host Ric Franzi and talks about his INC 500 firm and the challenges of continued growth.  Mark also discusses how he has had to redefine his firm to keep it relevant in the market which is a challenge  currently facing his firm. Alan Kaplan, President of Kaplan & Associates is Ric's second guest.  Alan shares insights and advice borne from his expe...

Dawn LaFreeda, President of Den-Tex Central, Inc. joins host Ric Franzi to discuss her business of owning over 70 Denny's location which serves more than 1 million customers a month.  Dawn also talks about her passion for mentoring other entrepreneurs and youth throughout Texas. Peter Hosey, Partner at Jackson Walker LLP is the second guest.  Peter shares his philosophy on the power of mentoring a...

Mike Rozman, Co-President BoeFly is host Ric Franzi's first guest.  Mike discusses the marketplace his firm has created to make small business lending more efficient and effective for both the small business owners and the lending institutions. Ursula Mentjes, Founder Sales Coach Now joins the show to share some of her vast experience helping sales professionals bring the power of intention and au...

Join Ric Franzi from Critical Mass: Coast2Coast as he talks with Jonathan Keyser from CRESA PARTNERS re: their international corporate real estate advisory firm that exclusively represents tenants, on OCTalkRadio.net.

Angela Giampolo Principal at Giampolo Law is host Ric Franzi's first guest.  Angela shares her experiences as a lawyer both here in the US and supporting human rights in Tanzania.  She also talks about her areas of  focus for her firm in the greater Philadelphia area. Toni Pergolin, CEO Bancroft joins the show to discuss the non-profit she heads and its storied existence.  Bancroft mission is to h...

Dan Haugen, President of Express Systems is Host Ric Franzi's featured guest.  Dan talks about his firm which has grown and continues to grow by focusing on their core clients who are the owners of new car dealerships across the United States.

Host Doug Gfeller continues the discussion about kicking off your coaching right for the new year with a discussion of just whose agenda it is: The Client's Agenda or The Coach's Agenda.

OneScreen CEO Atul Patel joins host Ric Franzi and discusses his firm and his role leading a fast-growth technology firm Simpluris CEO Troy Hoffman brings his unique perspective on how to build a fast growing technology firm.

Host Doug Gfeller, MCC discusses how to kick the year off right with your coach!

Paul Isenberg, CEO and Co-Founder  of Great Guy's Group joins host Ric Franzi to discuss the non-profit he started to help families affected by cancer deal with the demands of paying their household expenses during this trying time. Jessica Pierce, Executive Director of Career Connectors talks about her non-profit that focuses on helping experience professional successful navigate the search for n...

Host Doug Gfeller gives coaching tips on how to start the new year off with a bang and a review of the best interviews of 2011.

Thomas Martin, President of Martin Investigative Services is host Ric Franzi's featured guest.  Tome shares his insights on how to create a lasting differentiated business.

Host Doug Gfeller shares more of his fantastic insights into the world of executive coaching.

Russ Sigler, Chairman of Siglers joins host Ric Franzi to discuss what he has learned in his 61 years of being in business. Shane Pulver, Senior Partner with ASG talks about his service disable veteran-owned business and how he and his partners have built their firm.

Boaz Rauchwerger, Speaker, Trainer, Consultant and Author joins host Doug Gfeller.  Boaz has been a newspaper publisher, owned his own advertising agency, and has produced corporate films as well as a network television show.  Boaz shares his views on "How to Change Your Life in 8 Minutes" during his interview with Doug.

Joan Patronite Kelly, CEO of Bonterra Consulting is host Ric Franzi's featured guest.  Joan discusses her "4 Principles" and how they relate to the long term growth and success of her firm.

Wing Lam C0-Founder of Wahoo's Fish Tacos joins host Ric Franzi.  Wing discusses how he and his brothers took their passion for the restaurant business combined it with their personal interests and created Wahoo's Fish Tacos.

Dorene White, Owner of W Interiors and Events shares what she has learned from building her firm which is both a space planner and an event planner

Continuing the series on HR issues, Doug's guest is Chuck Kiskaden C.H.C. President and CEO of HBA Health Benefits Advisors.  "Ever wonder if your insurance broke is as totally focused as you are on you company's issues?  Chuck will identify the due diligence questions that you should routinely be asking of brokers and consultants.  Find out how to evaluate the overall effectiveness of your curren...

Wendy Jameson, CEO of ColnaTec joins host Ric Franzi to discuss the challenges of being a small business in a global marketplace. Her firm develops  and produces nanotech sensors for film thickness measurement in manufacturing process control applications used by large corporations around the world. Frank Olivieri, Jr. CEO and Owner of Pat's King of Steaks talks about his family business which was...

Victoria Bentancourt, President of Coneybeare, Inc. joins guest host Paul Roberts to share her story and business experience that has led her to being one of the 2011 NAWBO Remarkable Women.

Paul Roberts, Founder OCTalkRadio.net joins host Ric Franzi for a discussion on the growth and future of internet radio.