Critical Mass Business Talk Show | Orange County‘s Longest-Running Business Talk Show | Hosted by Ric Franzi
2013-01
Episodes
Monday Jan 28, 2013
Monday Jan 28, 2013
Ed Trevisani, Owner and President of Altabella Group discusses Supertemps based on a Harvard Business Review article about him. Trevisani's firm provides consulting for many Fortune 500 companies, both domestic and international.
George Bresler, President and CEO of GB Collects joins us after ringing the bell on the NASDAQ trading floor. Hear about his firm's success and how they are changing how people view collection agencies.
Bob Hennessey, President of MyMarketingDept. Inc. talks with host Richard Franzi about how B2B businesses can avoid the feast or famine of prospecting for new clients.
Wednesday Jan 23, 2013
Critical Mass Radio Show January 15, 2013 Rajeev Kapur
Wednesday Jan 23, 2013
Wednesday Jan 23, 2013
Rajeev Kapur, CEO of Sonic Emotion joins the show to talk about the recent computer electronics show he attended and how Sonic Emotion is competing with the fast-growing world of technology. Rajeev discusses Sonic Emotion's 3D audio products and their innovative iPhone app, Headquake.
Wednesday Jan 16, 2013
Critical Mass Coast to Coast January 10, 2013 Jonathon Fornaci, Ted Sherwin
Wednesday Jan 16, 2013
Wednesday Jan 16, 2013
Jonathon Fornaci, CEO of Rita's Italian Ice brings to the show the interesting story of Rita's business history. Jonathon also shares how the firm is poised for rapid international growth as they are in 20 states and 3 countries today.
Ted Sherwin, President of IBS Direct shares how his firm is finding significant growth opportunities as a printer by expanding their services and acquiring other firms in their area. Ted was brought in 18 months ago by the owner to develop a strategy to grow the firm after years of slow or no growth.
Wednesday Jan 16, 2013
Critical Mass Coast to Coast January 3, 2013 Susan Daywitt, John Grable
Wednesday Jan 16, 2013
Wednesday Jan 16, 2013
Susan Daywitt, CEO of SLM Waste Facility Solutions joins the show to talk about her recycling and waste management company. SLM serves a wide range of customers with some very large clients such as McDonalds.
John Grable, Founder John Grable Architects, Inc. John discusses his views on the need and importance for business leaders to work on building the next generation of leaders. Architects are builders and teachers. John also discusses how going Green is also about doing the right thing.
Wednesday Jan 16, 2013
Critical Mass Coast to Coast December 20, 2012
Wednesday Jan 16, 2013
Wednesday Jan 16, 2013
J.R. McGee, Principal X-Stream Leadership, LLC joins the program to discuss his team and their passion for World-Class Performance. J.R. is passionately committed to improving business strategy and execution.
Wednesday Jan 16, 2013
Critical Mass Coast to Coast December 13, 2012
Wednesday Jan 16, 2013
Wednesday Jan 16, 2013
Joe Nunez, President The Laundry Butlers is guest host Paul Robert's first guest. Joe bring his interesting background to an old line business and has created a unique operation. He is a firm believer in "paying it forward" and discusses how he has helped and how he now volunteers his time with the Veterans entrepreneur boot camp program.
Ron Burns, CEO of Proton Media is the maker of ProtoSphere the market leading virtual collaboration environment for business. Proton Media has spent time partnering with larger tech companies, like Microsoft and Polycom. Their goal is humanize business on-line, and to save the world from boring 2D web meetings!
Lyle Myers, President of Esio Beverage Company discusses his company which has the Esio Hot&Cold Beverage System. The system is the most convenient appliance since the microwave oven.
Wednesday Jan 16, 2013
Critical Mass Coast to Coast December 6, 2012 A. Schmeiser
Wednesday Jan 16, 2013
Wednesday Jan 16, 2013
Albert Schmeiser, Managing Partner of Schmieser, Olsen & Watts LLP is host Richard Franzi's first guest. Albert shares insights into the changing workforce demographics and how intellectual property protection can benefit entrepreneurs and business owners.
Wednesday Jan 16, 2013
Critical Mass Coast to Coast December 6, 2012
Wednesday Jan 16, 2013
Wednesday Jan 16, 2013
Albert Schmeiser, Managing Partner of Schmieser, Olsen & Watts LLP is host Richard Franzi's first guest. Albert shares insights into the changing workforce demographics and how intellectual property protection can benefit entrepreneurs and business owners.
Matt Keener, President Keener Marketing Solutions joins the show and talks about his latest book Executive in Sweatpants.
Tuesday Jan 15, 2013
Critical Mass Radio Show January 8, 2013
Tuesday Jan 15, 2013
Tuesday Jan 15, 2013
Michael Schwartz, CEO of Strategic Storage Trust, Inc. is host Richard Franzi's first guest. Michael talks about his firm's focus on acquisition, ownership, operation and development across America's self storage industry. He discusses how the firm has been successful competing against industry giants.
Brian Goodman, Managing Director Experis Manpower Group Experis is a dedicated business unit of Manpower group-a world leader in employment services for more than 60 years, and a recognized pioneer in the industry. Brian talks about what 2013 holds for employers looking to add talent in IT, finance and accounting, engineering as well as other industries.
Monday Jan 07, 2013
Critical Mass December 18, 2012
Monday Jan 07, 2013
Monday Jan 07, 2013
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 cancer detection technology.
Stephen Blythe, Founder and CEO Blytheco Since 1980 Blytheco has provided small firms with the business management software they need to run smoothly, grow their business, and ultimately achieve their goals. Stephen shares his strategy for developing Blytheco into a nationwide success that serves a large spectrum of business needs and industries.
Monday Jan 07, 2013
Critical Mass Radio Show December 11, 2012
Monday Jan 07, 2013
Monday Jan 07, 2013
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 dreams into a fast-growing business.
Gayle Brantuk, Vice President Glen-L Marine Designs brings her firm's rich history to life during her interview. Since 1953, Glen-L Marine Designs has supplied amateur boat builders with plans, kits and building materials. Gayle discusses her strategies for keeping her father's family business growing after sixty years of providing boat enthusiasts with the tools they need to build the boat of their dreams.