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

George Peterson President and Founder of AutoPacific Group talks with host Doug Gfeller and the topic is customer research as a tool for the auto industry. Randy Brown Principal of Briteline Wealth Management discusses how in today's litigious society, business owners are vulnerable to claims and how to protect your business.

Chris Keller, Co-Founder of Casa Resorts, Inc. talks with host Ric Franzi about how he and his partner have leveraged their prior hotel industry experience to create a differentiate Southern California hospitality group.

Bob Fair, CEO of IA Ideas discusses with host Doug Gfeller how he and his team have built a company with a unique combination of industry expertise and engineering capability. David Mirsky, CEO of Pacific Rim Capital talks about how he and his partner used a unique busimess model to redefine their industry.

Loren Shook, President of Silverado Senior Living talks with host Ric Franzi about how and his two co-founders have created an assisted living community that goes beyond caring for needs, and brings quality of life back to those affected by memory impairing diseases. Paul Marx, Owner of Between the Sheets, Inc. discusses with host Ric Franzi how his firm has been able to create differentiation in...

Rachel Owens and Bill Sornstein, Owners of Succession Strategies talk with host Ric Franzi about the issues and opportunities of succession planning in a family owned or closely held business.

Larry Sternberg, Chair of Leadership for TalentPlus talks with host Doug Gfeller about how firm's can develop a process to eanble them to "hire for talent" and not simply follow the traditional "hire for skills" methodology. 

Dr. Martin Eaton, Owner of Wellstreet Psychological disccusses with host Ric Franzi how cognitive learning training can help CEOs and business owners to make better, more informed decisions.

Ron Andrews, CEO of Clarient Inc., speaks with host Doug Gfeller about the way his firm has created differentiation in the healthcare industry through developing a service-oriented business model.

Cynthia Stamper Graff, President and CEO of Lindora, Inc. talks with host Ric Franzi about the role company culture has played in her firm's continual growth and evolution.

Eduardo Bottger Founder and President of alPunto Advertising talks with host Ric Franzi about his firm which is a leader in marketing to the Hispanic consumer.  Eduardo also talks about how the 2000 U.S. Census provided independent verification for the size and importance of the Hispanic market.

George Adams President of SA Recycling talks with host Doug Gfeller about the issues and opportunities his firm is facing as one of the largest recyclers in the US. Marc Stenzel of Enhanced Vision Systems discusses his firm's role in helping people with various sight problems and his firm's selection as One of the Best Places to Work by The Orange County Register.

Kim Kovacs CEO of OptionEase provides entrepreneurs and business leaders from private and public companies with tips on how to embrace technology to overcome the challenges of maintaining compliance with ever-changing government regulations during this interview with host Doug Gfeller.

Steven Rabago Z.E.O of ZimpleMoney talks with host Ric Franzi about how his latest technology venture makes it easy to manage and track loan agreements online.

Joe Puccio of Anaheim Precision Manufacturing discusses with host Ric Franzi how Joe's firm is adapting it's culture to a more customer-centric organization. Jay Slosar Author of "The Culture of Excess" discusses his latest book.

  Dale Congeliere of Crenshaw Die and Manufacturing discusses the evolution of his manufacturing business in response to the changing US manufacturing footprint.

  Tom Wittenschlaeger of Raptor Networks discusses "The Innovators Dilemna" with host Doug Gfeller.

Anna Carno of Carno & Carlton Law discusses how business owners can come to an economical and efficient resolution to an issue that requires legal expertise.

Bob Powers of Griswold Controls talks about how his firm is growing their sales of new technology products through their "Going Green" initiative. Andy Peebler of Acquity Group discusses how companies the strategic issues involved with managing your e-commerce and onlince presence.

Cheryl Osborn of Casco Contractors discusses her business experiences in building a general contractor that specializes in commercial tenant improvement for both property management and development companies. Larry Cabaldon of Boardroom Performance Group talks about the dramatic changes within the boardroom and how Board Chairs have had to adapt in order to ensure their boards are performing.

Charlie Irwin of AFM Engineering discusses how his firm has been able to survive 30 years by constantly adapting his business. Jeff Shattuck of The Dot Fulfillment talks about how he is growing the revenue and creating differentiation, in their market, through the use of technology and strong internal processes.

Richard Gollis of Concord Group discusses how he and his partners have built a differentiated business by focusing on helping their clients maximize the value in the strategic use of land and real estate development. Douglas Bystry of Clearinghouse CDFI discusses the role his firm plays in providing economic opportunities for lower-income individuals and communities through innovative and affordab...

Dan Meder of Experian discusses how business owner and top executives can use good credit management practices to offset some of the challenges they face in managing their cash flow. Robert Pittman of SMP, Inc. discusses how he is leading a proactive printing solutions firm as well as publishing two national news stand magazines.

  Nick Testa of Acuity Consulting discusses the application of lean and six sigma techniques for various industries beyond engineering and manufacturing firms. Mike Blackstone of Air Combat USA discusses how he used media and word of mouth marketing to grow his unique business.

Vic Hausmaninger CEO of HBLA Certified Public Accountants discusses the role of a CPA in helping top executives and business owners with strategic decision making.

Sergio Bechara of Millennium Corporate Solutions discusses the potential impact on Orange County businesses of the Federal National Healthcare bill.