Critical Mass: The Radio Shows

Phyllis Ann Marshall, Founder of FoodPower discusses with host Ric Franzi her unique consulting services that provides knowledge and resources to food service professionals.  She shares her expertise on the trends affecting the restaurant industry and describes her role as a change agent to help restaurant owners adapt and grow their business.

Julie David, Founder of A Charity for Charities talks about the nonprofit she found in 2004 to educate the Orange County community and raise funds for other local nonprofit organizations.  She discusses two successful programs A Charity for Charities has developed to provide fiscal support to the nonprofit community.

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Dan Romero, Principal of Romero & Levin Wealth Management shares with host Ric Franzi the common mistakes business executives make involving their long term financial planning.  He also provides the most current updates relating to 401(k) investment advice and the new federal regulations.

Jerry Flathers, President and Founder of Flather's Precision a manufacturing company he started in 1989.  Jerry and Ric discuss the  steps he has been talking to maintain his highly precise CNC (Computer Numerically Controlled) manufacturing firm in Orange County as well as actions he is now taking to better deal with the current economic environment.

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Lynn Edgington, Founder of Eagle Research Associates, a company he formed to help combat internet investment fraud, including what people should know about internet investment scams and how to protect themselves from the risks.

Beth Andrus, Owner and writer of The Essential Business Handbook talks with host Doug Gfeller about the most common mistakes made by newly-minted entrepreneurs.

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Anais Tangie, Founder of Special Eats OC talks with host Ric Franzi about the challenges she's facing during the start-up of her new business focusing on "Nutritious-Delicious" food that heals and nourishes your body.

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Wendy Coticcha, Owner of Certa Pro Painter franchise shares her tale of how a married executive couple made the transition to purchasing and operating a painting contracting firm serving the Saddleback Valley.

Lisa Trachtman, President of Strategy Media, Inc. discusses her efforts to redefine her business after many years of success to enable the firm to grow again from a healthy foundation following the sub-prime meltdown.

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Host Ric Franzi, Critical Mass for Business provides a review for the highly successful and well attended Executive Conference held on August 11th.  The Conference drew over 70 Orange County Business Owners and Executives.  Doug Gfeller hosted a panel discussion which provided insights dealing with "Structuring Companies for Growth in Today's Environment".

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Host Ric Franzi, Critical Mass for Business discusses the most recent Orange County Index survey results with Paul Roberts, Owner of www.octalkradio.net.  The Q3 2010 Survey was officially released during the August 11th Executive Conference hosted by Ric Franzi and Doug Gfeller to an audience of 70+ Orange County Executives and Business Owners.

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Michael Stark, one of the pioneers of internet marketing and President of postyourproperty.com talks with host Ric Franzi about his site wwww.postyourproperty.com became a highly trafficked site for home sellers.  He also discusses the importance of the successful entrepreneur's need to continously evolve their business to respond to the changing market dynamics.

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Tony Lopez, General Manager and SVP of Carefusion's Respiratory Division talks with host Ric Franzi about his book series on executive leadership.  Tony has published three books with a just released fourth book hitting the bookstores.  Tony's books are practical guides written to help business executives and owners focus on foundational elements of effective leadership.

Kim Shepherd, President of Decision ToolBox discusses the inspiration for her first, soon-to-be-published book and the common mistakes business owners make when hiring new employees.  Kim is recognized as a "thought leader" by HR organizations worldwide.

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Mirna Bard, Owner of NuReach Global talks with host Doug Gfeller about how important it is for business owners and executives to have an internet marketing strategy before embarking on a social media campaign.  They also discuss the need to link your internet marketing strategy to the corporate growth strategy.

Wade Slome, Owner of Sidoxia Capital Management discusses his book "How I Managed $20 Billion by the Age 32".  Doug and Wade talk about Wade's inspiration for writing the book and how he has differentiated himself in the investment field.

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