Critical Mass Business Talk Show | Orange County‘s Longest-Running Business Talk Show | Hosted by Ric Franzi

Dane first joined the staffing industry in 2001 in the UK, and he has since gained global experience working on executive search assignments, recruitment process outsourcing (RPO) projects, and contingent workforce management programs. This has included taking responsibility for global account management, supporting service delivery across major capital development projects in more than 50 countries, and also managing over 1300 contingent workers on deployment in the Americas region. Dane joined PTS Advance in August 2018, with a view to getting back to his passion for developing people and co-designing innovative workforce solutions for clients experiencing changes in their operating model, asset portfolio, or external market conditions. Through a number of M&A transactions, Dane has now stepped into the CEO role of HUDDL3 Group, supporting a family of operating companies which include, PTS Advance, Roberts Engineers, Range Search Partners, Sidewinders Advance and SmartSearch. In this position, Dane is actively working with team members and industry partners to contribute to a human-centered design for the “Future of Work." In this edition of Critical Mass Business Talk Show, host Ric Franzi interviews Dane to discuss his professional journey and insights gained in his leadership of HUDDL3 Group. --- Critical Mass Business Talk Show is Orange County's longest-running business talk show, focused on offering value and insight to middle-market business leaders in the OC and beyond. Hosted by Ric Franzi, business partner at Renaissance Executive Forums Orange County. This edition of Critical Mass Business Talk Show is proudly supported by Gottlieb, Rackman & Reisman, P.C. GRR provides legal advice and guidance on all aspects of intellectual property law including patents, trademarks, and copyrights. Learn more at GRR.com.

People who know Jure Bratkic attest that 24 hours in a single day is not enough time for him: constant brainstorming, ideas popping into his head, learning new things, visiting new places, and being actively involved in “1001” different projects and hobbies. As the first president of the Slovenian Society of California, Jure gained extensive experience in the non-profit world. Upon his exit, he decided to set up the Slovenian Business Hub with the goal of actively helping Slovenian businesses enter the U.S market. Acting as a mentor, advisor, lecturer and much more throughout his journey, Jure was also invited to be a board member at the StartUp Mentor Board. Today, Jure joins host Ric Franzi on Critical Mass Business Talk Show to discuss how he is shaking the ground of the travel retail industry as acting CEO of his global start-up, SkipQ, as well as the CEO and Founder of BreakThrough. --- Critical Mass Business Talk Show is Orange County's longest-running business talk show, focused on offering value and insight to middle-market business leaders in the OC and beyond. Hosted by Ric Franzi, business partner at Renaissance Executive Forums Orange County. This edition of Critical Mass Business Talk Show is proudly supported by Gottlieb, Rackman & Reisman, P.C. GRR provides legal advice and guidance on all aspects of intellectual property law including patents, trademarks, and copyrights. Learn more at GRR.com.

Shellee Howard is the owner & president of College Ready. A sought-after speaker and consultant to 100s of college-bound students around the world, Shellee is widely regarded as one of the world's leading college planners and strategy consultants. Shellee's groundbreaking strategies help students get into their best-match colleges. Best of all, many graduate debt-free with a job they love waiting for them. Whether addressing an intimate group or a 'standing room only' arena, audiences count on Shellee to take the fear of planning and paying for college. Shellee joins host Ric Franzi on Critical Mass Business Talk Show to discuss her entrepreneurial journey and the unique service offering that College Ready provides. --- Critical Mass Business Talk Show is Orange County's longest-running business talk show, focused on offering value and insight to middle-market business leaders in the OC and beyond. Hosted by Ric Franzi, business partner at Renaissance Executive Forums Orange County. This edition of Critical Mass Business Talk Show is proudly supported by Gottlieb, Rackman & Reisman, P.C. GRR provides legal advice and guidance on all aspects of intellectual property law including patents, trademarks, and copyrights. Learn more at GRR.com.

Shelly Yorgesen is the founder and CEO of Executive Networking Events (ENE), a global pioneer in high-level executive connections and communities. Whether through high-ticket exclusive masterminds at a 1,900-acre estate in Ireland or in online communities, she has successfully helped 1,000s of entrepreneurs and executives understand how to create and leverage their networks to grow their businesses.   Shelly is also an international speaker, bestselling author, and the co-founder and president of Operation Christmas Magic, an Idaho-based non-profit which creates and curates bespoke charity events for her local and global community.   Shelly joins host Ric Franzi on Critical Mass Business Talk Show to discuss Executive Networking Events, as well as Shelly's take on the power of peer learning for business leaders and executives.   Learn more about ENE here: https://www.executivenetworkingevents.com/join-group   --- Critical Mass Business Talk Show is Orange County's longest-running business talk show, focused on offering value and insight to middle-market business leaders in the OC and beyond. Hosted by Ric Franzi, business partner at Renaissance Executive Forums Orange County. This edition of Critical Mass Business Talk Show is proudly supported by Gottlieb, Rackman & Reisman, P.C. GRR provides legal advice and guidance on all aspects of intellectual property law including patents, trademarks, and copyrights. Learn more at GRR.com.    

Jason Wachter is a Partner at Gottlieb, Rackman, & Reisman, P.C., and focuses his practice on all aspects of intellectual property law including patent preparation and prosecution, trademark matters, litigation, licensing matters, and the preparation of opinions relating to patentability, infringement, and freedom to operate. Jason has experience in a broad range of technologies including, but not limited to, medical devices, automotive components, wireless devices, telecommunications, and consumer and luxury goods. Prior to joining Gottlieb, Rackman & Reisman, P.C., Jason was an associate in the intellectual property department at a large general practice firm. Jason is registered to practice before the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office. --- Critical Mass Business Talk Show is Orange County's longest-running business talk show, focused on offering value and insight to middle-market business leaders in the OC and beyond. Hosted by Ric Franzi, business partner at Renaissance Executive Forums Orange County. This edition of Critical Mass Business Talk Show is proudly supported by Gottlieb, Rackman & Reisman, P.C. GRR provides legal advice and guidance on all aspects of intellectual property law including patents, trademarks, and copyrights. Learn more at GRR.com.

In 2021, Karen founded her second company, Suite Solutions by Karen, LLC. After several years running a Divorce Consulting business (The Divorcierge®), Karen decided she preferred ‘the business of the business.’   Using her experience and learnings from her first entrepreneurial venture, she now helps other Solopreneurs and small business owners grow and scale their businesses. Karen helps business owners get more time and mental space to focus on their high-impact work.   In addition to her own businesses, Karen’s background includes work in computer programming, marketing for IBM, restaurant event management for Union Square Hospitality and Jean-Georges Vongerichten. Karen’s education includes a B.S.B.A. from Boston University, a M.B.A. from Columbia Business School, Martha Beck Life Coach and iPEC Coach Certification (CPC®). Karen is also a CDC® Certified Divorce Coach.   Karen's articles have been featured in the Huffington Post, Thrive Global, Medium, YourTango.com, NextTribe.com, RevolutionGray.com, and BetterAfter50. She has also been profiled in the NY Post, Financial Times and UK’s Daily Mail and has been a Contributing Writer to Divorced Girl Smiling and Worthy.com.   ---   Critical Mass Business Talk Show is Orange County's longest-running business talk show, focused on offering value and insight to middle-market business leaders in the OC and beyond. Hosted by Ric Franzi, business partner at Renaissance Executive Forums Orange County.   This edition of Critical Mass Business Talk Show is proudly supported by Gottlieb, Rackman & Reisman, P.C. GRR provides legal advice and guidance on all aspects of intellectual property law including patents, trademarks, and copyrights. Learn more at GRR.com.

Carey Ransom is a technology entrepreneur, executive, investor and advisor, and has started, grown and/or led 8 B2B and consumer technology companies during startup and growth phases.   He is Founder & President of Operate, a SoCal-focused venture studio and fund, where he and his team invest themselves and capital into founders of exciting data-centric SaaS startups. In the last 18 months, Operate has partnered with 12 of these early companies.   Carey's 25-year career spans executive roles in product, marketing, business development, strategy and corporate development, and he is very active in the Southern California startup and investment community. Carey has recruited and hired nearly 1000 people in the last 20 years, and passionately believes in purpose, culture, talent and timing as key ingredients to successful companies.   Carey Ransom chats with Ric Franzi about his leadership of Operate, and his belief in the potential for a vibrant Orange County start-up community.   ---   Critical Mass Business Talk Show is Orange County's longest-running business talk show, focused on offering value and insight to middle-market business leaders in the OC and beyond. Hosted by Ric Franzi, business partner at Renaissance Executive Forums Orange County.   This edition of Critical Mass Business Talk Show is proudly supported by Gottlieb, Rackman & Reisman, P.C. GRR provides legal advice and guidance on all aspects of intellectual property law including patents, trademarks, and copyrights. Learn more at GRR.com.

BASECAMP Consulting Group was started by two like-minded professionals with the desire to work with good people and help them achieve their business dreams.   Based in Southern California, BASECAMP Consulting Group is passionate about building businesses through structured and sustainable growth. The firm provides the structure and tools needed for brands to look to the future.   A cross-functional executive who happens to be a financial expert, Anthony Domenici, BASECAMP Founder & CFO, is is a well-rounded leader with 16+ years of experience in finance, treasury, and accounting. A dynamic thought leader and strategic business partner to all levels of an organization, Anthony has extensive experience in public and private companies in financial services, real estate, and CPG industries.   ---   Critical Mass Business Talk Show is Orange County's longest-running business talk show, focused on offering value and insight to middle-market business leaders in the OC and beyond. Hosted by Ric Franzi, business partner at Renaissance Executive Forums Orange County.   This edition of Critical Mass Business Talk Show is proudly supported by Gottlieb, Rackman & Reisman, P.C. GRR provides legal advice and guidance on all aspects of intellectual property law including patents, trademarks, and copyrights. Learn more at GRR.com.

Dana Soza is a globally recognized Top 100 Customer Success Strategist, and Founder and CEO of a customer success consultancy/coaching practice for customer success newbies and professionals alike in Newport Beach, CA.   With an award-winning 20+ year career as a sales executive, certified educator, and recognized CS thought leader, Dana advises aspiring newbies, experienced professionals, and companies to excel along their CS journey. She is chapter leader for Gainsight’s PulseLocal OC’s How-To Happy Hour and contributor to the Customer Success Association's first-ever CSM Competency Standards.   Dana is the author of How to Land and Succeed in the Customer Success Profession: a success playbook for your employment journey, and creator of several signature programs including her CS Career Evolution Framework, CS Breakfast Club series, and the #CustomerEverything Club.   Dana joins Ric Franzi on Critical Mass Business Talk Show to discuss the Customer Success niche, and Dana's current initiatives within the industry.   ---   Critical Mass Business Talk Show is Orange County's longest-running business talk show, focused on offering value and insight to middle-market business leaders in the OC and beyond. Hosted by Ric Franzi, business partner at Renaissance Executive Forums Orange County.   This edition of Critical Mass Business Talk Show is proudly supported by Gottlieb, Rackman & Reisman, P.C. GRR provides legal advice and guidance on all aspects of intellectual property law including patents, trademarks, and copyrights. Learn more at GRR.com.

For more than 25 years, Erik Rees has dedicated himself to empowering people to find and fulfill their God-given purpose in life. Rees began his career in 1993 as a pastor, strategist and trainer at world-renowned Saddleback Church, where he helped grow the congregation from 3,000 to more than 30,000 followers over a 20-year period.   Upon losing his daughter, Jessie, to inoperable brain cancer on January 5, 2012, he and his wife Stacey formed the Jessie Rees Foundation and has functioned as a member of the Board to ensure that children fighting cancer have the support and resources they need to “Never Ever Give Up.” He shares this inspiring message in his newest book Never Ever Give Up: The Inspiring Story of Jessie and her JoyJars.   Under the daily leadership of his wife, the Jessie Rees Foundation has raised over $25,000,000 dollars in donations to care for children impacted by cancer. They have also stuffed and sent over 350,000 JoyJars to children fighting cancer in all 50 states and 41 countries. He and his wife live in Orange County, Calif. with their two other children, Shaya and JT, and their dogs.   Erik joins Ric Franzi on Critical Mass Business Talk Show to share the mission and story of the Jessie Rees Foundation, and his leadership insights as co-founder of the organization.   ---   Critical Mass Business Talk Show is Orange County's longest-running business talk show, focused on offering value and insight to middle-market business leaders in the OC and beyond. Hosted by Ric Franzi, business partner at Renaissance Executive Forums Orange County.   This edition of Critical Mass Business Talk Show is proudly supported by Gottlieb, Rackman & Reisman, P.C. GRR provides legal advice and guidance on all aspects of intellectual property law including patents, trademarks, and copyrights. Learn more at GRR.com.

Anita Nygaard is Founder and Lead Consultant of CorHR, Inc. a Human Resources consulting firm. CorHR partners with professional services businesses across the state and country to provide expert advisory on the three C’s: Compliance, Coaching manager development and building cultures to attract and retain valued talent.   For over 25 years, Anita has held progressive Human Resources management roles with Fortune 500 multi-state and global organizations and advised hundreds of small to medium-sized businesses. CorHR clients served include organizations focused on: engineering, software development, architecture, accounting, universities, law firms and construction project management.   Many clients have fewer than 100 employees. Anita holds current professional certifications as a Senior Professional in Human Resources and as a California HR Professional. Her master of science degree is from the University of San Francisco; bachelor of science is from Cornell University - the inspiration behind business name “CorHR.”   ---   Critical Mass Business Talk Show is Orange County's longest-running business talk show, focused on offering value and insight to middle-market business leaders in the OC and beyond. Hosted by Ric Franzi, business partner at Renaissance Executive Forums Orange County.   This edition of Critical Mass Business Talk Show is proudly supported by Gottlieb, Rackman & Reisman, P.C. GRR provides legal advice and guidance on all aspects of intellectual property law including patents, trademarks, and copyrights. Learn more at GRR.com.

The founder of Orange County Disc Associates, Dr. Rob Campbell has been in practice for 30+ years, dedicating 100% of his energy, attention, talent and time on being a specialist in the treatment of disc conditions and their related pain. This allows patients with serious disc conditions access to the exclusive non-surgical treatment designed for their unique needs.   It was in 2008 that Dr. Campbell became inspired by creating the possibility that there was a solution for people in discomfort with severe disc conditions by offering a different and unique method to living with past failures, disability, and the real possibility of spinal surgery.   Rather than relying on "standard of care" procedures that cause patients to lose faith, trust and hope in ever getting better, Orange County Disc Associates offers a relevant solution that makes sense.   ---     Critical Mass Business Talk Show is Orange County's longest-running business talk show, focused on offering value and insight to middle-market business leaders in the OC and beyond. Hosted by Ric Franzi, business partner at Renaissance Executive Forums Orange County.   This edition of Critical Mass Business Talk Show is proudly supported by Gottlieb, Rackman & Reisman, P.C. GRR provides legal advice and guidance on all aspects of intellectual property law including patents, trademarks, and copyrights. Learn more at GRR.com.

With a wealth of knowledge in key aspects of business innovations and numerous awards in customer satisfaction, Fred Babaee is an industry voice in the field of portable dentistry manufacturing and marketing technology. He currently manages two startups: Cor3 Telemed LLC and Simply Mobile Dentistry.   Prior to his current ventures, Fred served as the owner and acting CEO of Chipco Computer Distributors, Inc. and Corlogix, Inc. Fred developed account strategies that resulted in exponential growth, and both companies were sold successfully in March of 2013.   In this edition of Critical Mass Business Talk Show, Ric Franzi talks to Fred about his successful career, which he to one simple principle: building long-term relationships with every customer.   ---   Critical Mass Business Talk Show is Orange County's longest-running business talk show, focused on offering value and insight to middle-market business leaders in the OC and beyond. Hosted by Ric Franzi, business partner at Renaissance Executive Forums Orange County.   This edition of Critical Mass Business Talk Show is proudly supported by Gottlieb, Rackman & Reisman, P.C. GRR provides legal advice and guidance on all aspects of intellectual property law including patents, trademarks, and copyrights. Learn more at GRR.com.

Stephanie Pottick is an experienced legal and business professional who is passionate about helping inventors, entrepreneurs and business owners protect their brands and businesses. Before becoming an attorney, Stephanie was an executive in the toy industry and was involved with sales, marketing, IP licensing, brand protection, manufacturing, product creation and more. Her unique blend of experience in both business and legal allows her to view and understand issues from both perspectives. In this edition of Critical Mass Business Talk Show, Stephanie will announce a Top Secret project she’s been working on. Tune in to find out what it is! --- Critical Mass Business Talk Show is Orange County's longest-running business talk show, focused on offering value and insight to middle-market business leaders in the OC and beyond. Hosted by Ric Franzi, business partner at Renaissance Executive Forums Orange County. This edition of Critical Mass Business Talk Show is proudly supported by Gottlieb, Rackman & Reisman, P.C. GRR provides legal advice and guidance on all aspects of intellectual property law including patents, trademarks, and copyrights. Learn more at GRR.com.

Do you work for your money, or does your money work for YOU?   On this episode of Critical Mass Business Talk Show, host Ric Franzi is joined by Randa Hoffman, the founder of RADIANT Wealth Planning, LLC, who launched Radiant Wealth Planning to breathe fresh air into an industry, helping clients navigate the tools needed to make their financial decisions.   Randa offers financial planning and money management insight to her clientele as she teaches them how their money can transport them to a more radiant life if they have the right systems and processes in place.   ---   Critical Mass Business Talk Show is Orange County's longest-running business talk show, focused on offering value and insight to middle-market business leaders in the OC and beyond. Hosted by Ric Franzi, business partner at Renaissance Executive Forums Orange County.   This edition of Critical Mass Business Talk Show is proudly supported by Gottlieb, Rackman & Reisman, P.C. GRR provides legal advice and guidance on all aspects of intellectual property law including patents, trademarks, and copyrights. Learn more at GRR.com.