Critical Mass Shows

Dale Keshishian, CEO of HealthWorks Academies is host Ric Franzi's first guest.  Ric and Dale discuss her firm's role in transforming healthcare through education and how her organization is helping high school students discover career opportunities in the healthcare industry.

Lee Sutterfield, President of SecureLogix talks with host Ric Franzi about his the firm he started which is focused on ecuring the rapidly changing world of enterprise voice and unified communications networks against a growing number of attacks from hackers much like the internet attacks have occurred over the last two decades.

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David Malone, CEO of Community Bank is host Ric Franzi's featured guest.  Ric and David cover a wide range of topics with focus on what mid-market CEOs and business owners need to know about working with their banker in today's environment.  Community Bank offers a variety of banking services designed specifically for busineses.

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Jiri Stejskal, President and CEO of Cetra Language Solutions is host Ric Franzi's featured guest.  Ric and Jiri discuss the importance of cross-cultural communications.  Many mid-market firms need to be able to translate documents, technical specs and other services.  Setra is skillede at interpretation services with a staff of talented linquists.

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Vic Hausmaninger, Partner at HBLA talks with host Ric Franzi about the proposed changes to lease accountancy rules that business owners and CEOs need to know.  Ric asks Vic to share his thoughts about being a contributing author in the new book "The Power of CEO Guiding Principles" released Tuesday March 29th.

Linda Strand, Owner of Independent Energy Solutions discusses her family owned and operated firm specializing in the installation of renewable energy systems.  IES is a full service engineering and construction firm with over 40 years of combined experience in photovoltaics and support infrastructure.

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John Meador, CEO of Envirocheck, Inc. stops by to talk with host Ric Franzi.  John and Ric explore Envirocheck and the niche John has carved out as the trusted leader in the environmental industy.  Envirocheck provides lab testing and consulting services for asbestos, lead, mold and other environmental hazards nationally since 1998.

Lee Katz, Managing Partner for Grisanti, Galef & Goldress shares stories and advice for business owners based on his 25 years turning failing companies around.  Throughout his career in crisis management, Lee has servced as an interim executive officer and re-organization director for both large and small firms.

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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.

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Carrie Campbell, Human Resource Director for Staco Systems talks with host Doug Gfeller about the changes this 53 year old aerospace company is going through to remain vital and competitive in today's environment.

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Andrew Littlefair, CEO of Clean Energy Fuels Corp. talks with host Ric Franzi about his firm, which was started by legendary investor Boone Pickens.  Also they discuss how actions by the government to create financial incentives lead to investment in clean energy.

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Andrew Van Luchene, CEO of JackRabbit Systems shares with host Ric Franzi his firm's unique offering within the tourism industry.

Greg Frost, CEO of Frost Mortgage talks about how Greg has built a national following by speaking on the power of "influence" as taught by Robert Ciadini.

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Kevin Landry, CEO of New Horizons Computer Learning Center, discusses the effects the economy has had on the training industry.  As a learning solutions provider for many of the industry's top vendors, Kevin is well posied to share the steps they have taken to capitalize on state and federal spending initiatives.

Keri Gee Semmelman, is an expert in public relations and public speaking.  Keri Gee is owner of Pridea, whose focus is to help business executives create and deliver PR strategies and public speaking support to enable them to reach their highest potential.  Keri Gee shares her experiences and lessons learned during this fast paced interview.

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