Critical Mass Business Talk Show | Orange County‘s Longest-Running Business Talk Show | Hosted by Ric Franzi
2011-02
Episodes
Thursday Feb 24, 2011
Critical Mass: The Coaching Perspective February 17, 2011
Thursday Feb 24, 2011
Thursday Feb 24, 2011
Host Doug Gfeller, shares ideas and latest trends in the professional coaching world.s
Thursday Feb 24, 2011
Critical Mass February 16, 2011
Thursday Feb 24, 2011
Thursday Feb 24, 2011
Andrea Tarman, President & CEO of Tarman Marketing Design talks with Ric Franzi and shares her insights into how firms can create web site, logos & brochures that prjoect a professional, fresh and stylish impression.
Peter Bonin III CEO of Tenacore is Ric's second guest. They discuss the rich history of his firm. Peter and his partner Brand Caso started Tenacore in 2000 and have grown it steadily ever since. Tenacore has become a diversified firm by expanding their medical device repair capabilities and using the knowledge obtained trhough these repairs to design new, improved products that overcome the most common repair issues.
Thursday Feb 24, 2011
Critical Mass February 15, 2011
Thursday Feb 24, 2011
Thursday Feb 24, 2011
Bruce Edwin Graham, President and CEO of B.B. Graham During this hour-long interview Bruce talks with host Ric Franzi about Bruce's investment firm and explains the origin of their noted phrase "Know your options".
Saturday Feb 12, 2011
Critical Mass: The Coaching Perspective February 10, 2011
Saturday Feb 12, 2011
Saturday Feb 12, 2011
Jeanne Stanley, Vice President of Human Resources for Money Mailer, LLC. visits with host Doug Gfeller. Doug and Jeanne talk about her firm's creative programs for employee involvement and what it is like to run HR for a company with Headquarters in Garden Grove, CA, production in Virginia and sales in Georgia. Jeanne also shares what they are doing with internal coaching.
Saturday Feb 12, 2011
Critical Mass: Coast to Coast February 10, 2011
Saturday Feb 12, 2011
Saturday Feb 12, 2011
Brad Morrison, CEO of Innove talks with host Ric Franzi abouthis firm which is a leader in cyber-security operations. Triple digit growth has allowed them to be recognized by INC magazine for 3 consecutive years. Brad was named to SABJ 40 under 40 in December 2010.
Dr. Yevgeny Levitov, President of FaceKey is Ric's second guest. Dr. Levitov talks about using technology, i.e. biometrics and how his products enable customers to reduce their operating costs. Listen and learn how fingerprint or face-based systems increase accountability, reduce buddy punching, loss of human and capital assets and give managers a real time missing person report in the event of an emergency evacuation.
Debbie Trevino, President of Treco Services, Inc. is Ric's final guest and she shares her diversification and innovation strategies to move her firm from a local janatorial company to a national service company.
Saturday Feb 12, 2011
Critical Mass February 9, 2011
Saturday Feb 12, 2011
Saturday Feb 12, 2011
Gary L. Kramer, Founder of Kramer & Olsen Accountancy Corp. talks with host Ric Franzi about what business owners should know regarding the tax law changes in 2011. These recent changes affect both individuals and businesses. Ric asks Gary to highlight some of the new tax incentives which may be of value for business owners.
Dan Merkle, CEO of Lexipol, LLC discusses his firm's focus on the public sector safety agencies. Lexipol is America's leading source for risk management resources, delivering services through a unique, web-based development system with integrated training.
Saturday Feb 12, 2011
Critical Mass February 8, 2011
Saturday Feb 12, 2011
Saturday Feb 12, 2011
Dr. Corey King, Owner of Tustin Chronic Condition talks with host Ric Franzi about his vision for his practice. Dr. King focuses on helping patients with Autism/ADD/ADHD. He also shares his work in natural treatments for patients with degenerative brain disorders such as Alzheimers.
Mark Norton, General Manager of Los Altos Trophy leads his family business that has been crafting high quality awards and trophies since 1958. Mark and Ric discuss the evolution of Los Altos Trophy under Mark's leadership.
Monday Feb 07, 2011
Critical Mass February 2, 2011
Monday Feb 07, 2011
Monday Feb 07, 2011
Steele Platt, Founder of Yard House shares with host Ric Franzi his story for building his firm into a premium casual eatery known for its extensive menu, classic rock music and world's largest selection of draft beer.
John Hogan, CEO of Hall & Foreman, Inc. highlights his firm's rich history as a part of Southern California since 1961. HFI serves municipalities, public agencies, private builders and developers.
Monday Feb 07, 2011
Critical Mass February 1, 2011
Monday Feb 07, 2011
Monday Feb 07, 2011
Naushad Huda, CEO of Textopoly talks with host Ric Franzi about his award winning technology firm. Ric and Naushad discuss the work his pioneering mobile engagement agency is doing through projects with brands including Comedy Central, Food Network, Chivas and many more. Textopoly creates solutions for each client using mobile in synergy with traditional marketing.
Tom Atencio, Co-Founder of Affliction Clothing discusses the evolution of his firm and their family of brands. A true cultural phenomenon and a commercial powerhouse; Affliction brands are rooted in and beloved by the hard rock and sports communities.
Thursday Feb 03, 2011
Critical Mass: The Coaching Perspective January 27, 2011
Thursday Feb 03, 2011
Thursday Feb 03, 2011
Rod Miller-Boyt, HR Manager of HPI Racing, talks with host Doug Gfeller about how HPI is implementing "Amoeba Management" within their firm. Learn how this Japanese management philosophy works in both large and small companies.
Thursday Feb 03, 2011
Critical Mass: Coast to Coast January 27, 2011
Thursday Feb 03, 2011
Thursday Feb 03, 2011
Gary Oppedahl, President and Founder of To Be A Blessing Healthcare Services talks with host Ric Franzi about his choice in 2005 to form TBAB. TBAB has grown to offer services in homecare, insititutions and hospitals with a staff of over 200 Nurses and Caregivers.
Tony DiSanti, Owner of American Metals Company joins Ric to talk about his firm, which has been recycling and servicing Arizona since 1975. AMC was recycling before recycling was considered an important part of our daily lives, or that being "green" was the right thing to do. American Metals has given individuals, industry and governmental entities a place to bring all unwanted and recyclable metals.
David Child, CEO of Tectonic Toys, discusses his business which enables clients to interact directly with the three dimensional universe with one simple, ingenious invention: Teh Tectonic Hinge. The product has been called "The Hydrogen of Building Toys"!
Thursday Feb 03, 2011
Critical Mass January 26, 2011
Thursday Feb 03, 2011
Thursday Feb 03, 2011
Dr. Fresh, Founder of Dr. Fresh shares with host Ric Franzi his story for building his firm into one of the fastest growing oral care companies in the US. Dr. Fresh owns more patents than any other US oral care company.
Bob Lotter, CEO of eAgency talks with Ric about his firm's software technology for cell phone management in the business environment. Bob also explains the security risk employee cell phones present for mid-market firms. Finally, Bob shares information about his newest software product My Mobile Watchdog, a product developed to protect children and give back to the community.
Thursday Feb 03, 2011
Critical Mass January 25, 2011
Thursday Feb 03, 2011
Thursday Feb 03, 2011
Tony Lee and Eugene Ku, Founders of Wireless Emporium talk with host Doug Gfeller about their story for building Wireless Emporium into the #1 Cell Phone Accessories Online Store.