Critical Mass Business Talk Show | Orange County’s Longest-Running Business Talk Show

Known as the ‘Elon Musk of Real Estate,’ Roy Dekel is revolutionizing the real estate industry. As a philanthropist and the CEO of Setschedule, Roy gives back to his community and supports Start-ups in need. He also founded the Setschedule Cares Foundation, raising money through matching employees and volunteer time. His goal for this year is to raise at least $1.5 million in 2020 for 19,000 charities.

A tool supply company with expertise in productivity. That’s what makes All Industrial Tool Supply stand out from all the rest. They strive and aim to become the number one trust source for all your tool needs. And it’s all built on friendly, knowledgeable trust and service. Jeff Perry joined us here with more.

Are you in compliance? With the constant changes in rules and laws, it can be hard to keep track of if you are in compliance or not. That’s where the team behind Compliance Datalytics comes in. They continuously analyze thousands of cases to identify the compliance issues and data to make sure you remain on top.

Mariposa Woman Family Center is a non-profit organization that specializes in women’s health issues. From counseling, mental health, drugs and alcohol support, domestic violence, and professional training - Mariposa helps improve the well being of woman, children, and their families.

From entrepreneurship, marketing, sales, and customer care Barry Lieberman has you covered. With 36 years of solid experience under his belt, he knows what you need to market your firm digitally, grow your business, and implement infrastructure solutions into organizations. He joined us to share more.

 
With a mission of providing superior service, Branded Group offers on-demand retail, maintenance, management, and consultation services. The team at Branded Group is all about making your brand better by giving you peace of mind in the service you are receiving.

Some of the biggest issues facing Orange County range from housing to healthcare, to education and income. For a stable, safe, and educated community a good job is key. It also leads to a healthier lifeline. WHW (Women Helping Women) provides the unemployed and underemployed with the skills and resources to land the job they need. Newly named CEO Trina Fleming joins us to share more.

Covering all things technology for the Orange County Business Journal and there is plenty to cover along with OC’s thriving economy is reporter Kevin Costelloe. Kevin will be on the show to discuss his background, the state of technology and the impact it is having on our economy.

Just trust your gut. We’ve all heard that saying before. But when it comes to businesses, gut instinct may not always be the best. To truly run a successful business, leaders have to take rational approaches to make significant decisions to avoid catastrophes, maximize the bottom line, and succeed against competitors. Gleb Tsipursky goes over this in his latest book Never Go With Your Gut.

Through dedication to bringing the best and innovative cybersecurity, CISOSHARE is the leading cybersecurity company in Southern California. Not only do they offer various virtual services but also the best program assessments and large scale professional services in the security program and development aspect. CEO Mike Gentile joins us with more.

“It’s never too late to follow your passion and pursue your dreams.” The hustle and bustle of life can often get in the way of your inner passion and dreams for your career. That’s why B. Toffee is here. Betsy Thagard and her firm B.Toffee pave the way for women to build something of their own after having kids and living life.

"Deal or No Deal? The Art of Business in an Aging Expansion” is the headline from the 2020 Economic Forecast. Dr. Mira Farka, Co-Director at the Woods Center for Economic Analysis and Forecasting will be on the show to provide her insights into what we can expect for the U.S. and Orange County economies in 2020.

Leading with genuine care and using proven methodology - Kaplan Executive Search helps growing organizations recruit and retain top talent. Their simple yet guaranteed four-step plan can give any organization the push they need to reach their full potential. CEO Adam Kaplan joins us for more.

Having a solid HR system is important to help attract and keep talented employees within a business. Your HR system should focus on creating a great experience and work environment for everyone, which also helps increase revenue. LogLab helps businesses modernize their HR to bring the best out of a business.

All it takes is a simple change to your phone system to help your business save money and provide the best service to your consumers. JustPressOne helps make this possible— by eliminating inbound calls and supply a one-stop location. CEO Janice Salmon joined us with more.

Is there something holding you back in your life? Are you overwhelmed and stuck in your past? Author Elizabeth Benton shifted her whole life by overcoming her personal obstacles and reaching high lengths and all this is shown in her latest book Chasing Cupcakes.

California is known for its earthquakes! Are we prepared for a disaster like this? Owner Susan Trant of Be Ready Earthquake and Survival Products joined the show to share what her company is about and how we can all be better prepared for an earthquake and other natural disasters! 

With a deep understanding of integration and technology, Ken LaCroix helps guide businesses through rapid growth, restructuring, mergers, and acquisitions. His team at Insightful Partners believe in the mantra, " what gets measured, gets done," and makes sure their clients can make better decisions to help them get where they want to go.

"Rossetti is a place where they Design Experiences and Generate Value". More specifically, experiences that enrich people's lives by providing fresh and inventive context, and as we all know content is king. Value that is tangible and relatable whether it be physically or financially, and even emotionally. The authenticity of their brand, as well as, the creative abilities of the employees is able to positively impact their clients, the community, Sports & Entertainment projects, and even take them across the globe with spectacular hospitality of all sorts. Matt Rossetti joined us on the Critical Mass Radio Show for more.

Ron Johnsey is the founder and chief executive officer of ThinkWhy LLC, a SaaS start up focused on a new solution in the labor market space.  Ron is a true Visionary by the EOS definition, and previously built and successfully exited from another SaaS company, Axiometrics, a company he started and was CEO for 23 years. ThinkWhy LLC believes that in today’s evolving workforce and tight labor market, this software provides businesses with a strategic competitive advantage. Ron Johnsey joined us on the Critical Mass Radio Show for more.

Whether it be sports or lessons, having the right coach can be key to unlocking your true potential. Authors Bill Eckstrom and Sarah Wirth’s latest book, The Coaching Effect, helps leaders at all levels understand the necessity of challenging people and creating a high growth organization. They joined us on the Critical Mass Radio Show for more.

From unique phone chargers to portable batteries, there’s a wide variety of cellphone accessories, and one in particular that you may have seen in stores and near checkout counters are the small suction cup piggies for phones. We have Jeff Leitman from the company Killer Concepts here with us today to share more of the philosophy of Killer Concepts as well as an inside look to the firm.

Goodwill helps people who are facing barriers to find and keep jobs, which provides purpose, pride, and dignity. Not only do they serve thousands of children and adults every year, but they also provide services to help people achieve the highest level of independence. Nicole Suydam, President and CEO of Goodwill of Orange County joined us on the Critical Mass Radio Show to share more.

Books offer endless visions and dreams, individually different to each reader. Reading can be the secret to a happy and successful life for people of all ages. That’s why the OC Children’s Book Festival is looking to take people on an adventure of exploration. Co-founder and executive director Pat Burns joined us on the Critical Mass Radio Show with more.

Content is king, especially when it comes to digital marketing. So how can you use that content to target your customers (prospects) to generate leads and sales? Angelo Ponzi of the Ponzi Group and Steve Pitchford of Search Optimizers joined us on the Critical Mass Radio Show to tell us how to utilize a fun and interactive approach to leave a digital footprint.

MOMS Orange County was formed 26 years ago in response to a crisis in access to prenatal healthcare for low income, at risk women. Today they serve thousands of families bringing them the service they truly need. Happening right now, they're accepting nominations for their 2020 Champion for Babies and Families award. Dave Lugo, COO of MOMS Orange County and Sara Piccollo, Vice President, Inclusion, Diversity, and Culture joined us on the Critical Mass Radio Show for more.

Serving Southern California since 1946, SABP Print Solutions remains a family owned business with a reputation for customer service, integrity, and fast action. The President of SABP Print Solutions, Colleen Howes, joined us on the Critical Mass Radio Show to discuss her company's history and as part of our Summer Series on Fast Growth: Orange County Companies.

In a world where everything is digital, using it to your advantage can come with great benefits, but not all prosper those benefits. The key reason companies fail at digital transformations is because they do not undertake a focused discipline approach. Author of "Why Digital Transformations Fail", Tony Saldanha is joined us on the Critical Mass Radio Show to discuss a step by step discipline approach.

 
The fortunes of any business rest in the hands of its leaders and its people. But what really creates a workplace in which everyone thrives, is deeper than the latest engagement tool - it's emotional connection. CEO of Best Practice Institute and Author of In Great Company, Louis Carter is here to share the five ways to built expert tips and advice from within a business.

Big Data Supply, Inc. is focused in the ITAD industry (I.T. Asset Disposition). Specializing in recycling I.T. items through reuse such as; data tape media, hard drives, data storage hardware, networking devices and telecom systems. They also offer data destruction services and 3rd party maintenance on data storage and network hardware.Their vision is to reduce waste of 99.9% of the world’s IT materials by recycling, reuse and energy generating disposal. Brian Musil President/CEO joined our show to discuss his firm as a part of our Summer Series on Fast Growth Orange County companies.

A savvy new book, “From Sabotage to Support: A new vision for feminist solidarity in the workplace”, shows why patriarchal privilege and power are to blame for women not supporting other women. This book focuses on how women can replace mutual sabotage with empowering alliances. Joy Wiggins is the founder & executive director of Joy Wiggins, LLC, a consulting company focusing on equity, inclusion & social justice. She received her doctorate from Ohio State University. Kami Anderson is the founder & executive director of Bilingual Brown Babies, a company that fosters bilingualism in black families. She received her doctorate from Howard University.

Building a software business is a long, hard process and successful companies follow a maturity curve that must overcome three hurdles for long term, sustained revenue growth. Jeff Curie, Principal at The Curie Point, will break down these three hurdles and how the most effective leaders change the goals of the sales, marketing and product teams to navigate through each hurdle. Jeff is a CEO-experienced entrepreneur who has built multiple software companies in So Cal using both recurring SaaS and enterprise license models.

The origins of Tuff Toe takes us back to 1975, a baseball fan that was also a chemical engineer working with NASA, created what would become the first version of Tuff Toe in his garage in Long Beach, CA. Ryan Pribble joined us on the Critical Mass Radio Show to discuss the journey from that garage to becoming the largest Pitcher Toe Plate and Boot Protection product in the world!

Serve First Solutions is an INC 5000 company that is designed to deliver business profitability to clients with expert focus on a variety of payment solutions. Matthew Greco joined us on Critical Mass Radio Show as a part of our Summer Series on Fast Growth: Orange County. 

She's quite possibly America's first UNstuckologist. Remy Chausse has X-ray vision for seeing the trouble-spots that exist in every situation, and better yet her creativity can transform that very same troubling situation! She is a best-selling author and creator of The Get Unstuck Revolution!  for extraordinary women with big dreams who are ridiculously unsatisfied with the status quo and want to dissolve the obstacles that are keeping them stuck. She joined us on the Critical Mass Radio Show to discuss more more of the powers of alchemy and the Unstuck Revolution. 

Mike Paton works hard to give back - as an award-winning speaker, best-selling author, Certified EOS Implementer™, and as the Visionary for EOS Worldwide. He discovered the Entrepreneurial Operating System® (EOS) a little over a decade ago and instantly recognized the power of this simple way of operating a small business. He quickly became an ardent advocate of EOS, joined the Professional EOS Implementer Community, and committed himself to helping other entrepreneurs get the results they want from their businesses. 

Von Hemert Interiors has been consistent with bringing a reputable level of interior design and services as well as brand-name furnishings to their loyal following for nearly a century. Kelly von Hemert-Barmettler joined us on the Critical Mass Radio Show to share her family’s experiences with building and maintaining their company’s impact and relevance in the Southern California market.

Hector Garcia is the President of MBN Creative and has been in business for over 20 years. He was the first in his family to venture into starting his own company. Hector joined us to discuss the evolution of his firm to become a creative design partner for Fortune 100 companies as well a wide range of mid-market and early stage companies.

Today it can be challenging to figure out how to bring together the right strategy, creativity, technology, and talent to realize an ROI on your firm's inbound marketing initiatives. Ryan Malone, Founder and CEO of SmartBug Media, joined us on the Critical Mass Radio Show and Podcast to share his experience, knowledge, and expertise with helping firms figure out the right marketing strategy for them.

Whether you are a small or midsized company, Sales Velocity Advisors can help drive the sales function of your business. Rich Cocuzzo and his team help business owners and executives unlock their sales potential by focusing on the three P's. Rich Cocuzzo joined us on the Critical Mass Radio Show and Podcast to tell us more about this and how following his format can help boost your sales! 

In a time of massive change, a woman's role in society is more important than ever before. The Women's Journey Foundation helps to strengthen self-reliance in woman of all ages so they can realize their power and purpose. Patty Turrell joined us on the Critical Mass radio show and Podcast to share how the foundation celebrates the journey of every female trailblazer.  

18 inches is the physical distance between a consumer’s heart and mind, the two major components responsible for every human decision. TRAFFIK is a full-service advertising agency based in Irvine. They are dedicated to connecting brands and consumers at a deeper, more meaningful level-one that bridges that all important 18-inch chasm. Anthony Trimino joined us as a part of our special summer series on Fast Growth Orange County Companies.

A paycheck is more than money; it provides dignity and hope. Bob Marsh, Owner of The File Depot, Beach Cities will join us to discuss his strategic relationship with Goodwill® and how that partnership has provided him with an outstanding workforce of dedicated employees.

Getting noticed and positive exposure is very challenging for most mid-sized companies. Teri Sawyer, Founder of T&Co. will be on the show to discuss her keynote talk Seven Ways to Get Earned (Nearly Free) Publicity. She will be sharing her recommendations designed to help business owners understand how to get noticed.

Getting the right and most cost efficient health and life insurance can be quite difficult. From various plans to services, it can easily get jumbled. That's why NeuBenefits Insurance Solutions is here to help. It delivers a new and better approach to your insurance needs with time and money saving tactics. Angela Irizarry joined us on the Critical Mass Radio Show and Podcast for more information. 

Lojistic maintains focus on innovation as well as having a team of smart and fun people that maximize parcel and freight cost savings for hundreds of companies all over Orange County. Lojistic delivers predictive analytics and insights services to help clients get better shipping rates, ensure carrier invoice accuracy, optimize distribution strategies and ultimately ship more efficiently as a whole.

April Young Bennett is Associate Director at Utah Science Technology & Research. She is also an activist fighting for gender equality on a wide range of fronts, including her popular Religious Feminism Podcast. In writing her powerful book, Ask a Suffragist: Stories and Wisdom from Americas First Feminists (the first in a series of books on the historical women's right leaders) she sought to explore what enabled these pioneers to succeed against great odds, and how that could inform her own activism. April poses the question,"What can they teach us today?"

“Empowering every person to be a force for good.” Givsum connects individuals to charities through a single platform in order to combine their strengths and raise awareness for the charity of their choosing. Givsum provides a connection that allows for both parties to be promoted on several levels which allows for a greater spread of awareness. Recently, FLOC, a philanthropic technology company, joined the Givsum foundation which increased the amount of opportunities to raise awareness and funds for people looking to help in any way they can. Shawn Wehan the president of Givsum joins us for more.

Having a strong social media presence to represent your firm can be a game-changer to making it big. From eye popping social media content to a specific online image – LightHouse Graphics does it all. Based in Orange County, California, they bring "Orange County Web Design and other services that are crafted and individually inspired to every small and medium size business in the area",as stated on their LinkedIn profile. Josh Wilhelm owner of LightHouse Graphics is here to share more.

Living by the motto – “There is something exceptional in each one of us” – President of Cal Pac Sheet Metal Mari Kurtz, strives to serve others with the expectation of dedication and integrity needed when it comes to sheet metals and projects. At Cal Pac they believe the most prepared team will succeed every time and they are always working to be the best as well as provide the best they can within the sheet metal industry.

Blue Ocean Strategy (BOS) is one of the most popular innovation business theories over the last 15 years and the only one with the tools, methodology, and processes to help executives create uncontested growth. Brian Gladden of Strategy and Innovation Institute is one of the leading experts on BOS and his research has attained strides from within.

It has been five years since GrandPad was introduced to the world – and since then, their accomplishments have soared through the skies. From striking partnerships with major US companies to expanding GrandPad overseas, GrandPad is surely making a name for themselves. Scott Lien the CEO and co-founder joined us for more.
 
 

Dr. Kristal Walker is the Principal Consultant for Learning, Leadership, and Organizational Development at 3C's Training Group. Her passion for personal and professional transformation in others grew to new heights as she sought to develop soft skills and compliance training for small and medium-sized companies. Tune in to the Critical Mass Radio Show as she interviews with Dr. Shawn Andrews about her tactics and dedication to her work.

GTC is the first and only Medicare license medical practice specializing in transitional care medicine nationwide. As a certified Medicare provider, GTC works to bridge the gap in care. Rodney Burris, co-founder and president, joined us for more.

Becoming a strong and confident leader is crucial if you’re looking to lead people to follow a common dream and goal. Christopher Jones created the Authentic Leader framework based on seven key disciplines that can help you become more effective, confident, and consistent. He joins us today to share more in depth.

We are in a new age of customer experience that requires a combination of data and creativity to set you apart from your competitors. If companies build internal infrastructure and apply a greater focus on personalization and more immersive mobile experiences, they will be able to deliver something much closer to the long-held dream of true, one-to-one customer experiences. Steve Pitchford from Search Optimizers will break down the major influencers in this complicated equation of evolving technologies and customer expectations that is driving the future of how brands must communicate with prospects and customers.

Fueled by authenticity, honor, courage, and commitment, Women in Electronics (WE) is a community of progressive women leaders at all stages of their careers dedicated to the professional and personal leadership development of women in the fast-paced Electronics Industry. Jackie Mattox joins us with more.

With a one of a kind distinguished background, Managing Director of The Salazar Group – David Salazar brings a unique blend of expertise and experience to his clients. He helps business owners fight the challenge of building a quality business.

Running a conscious business can feel like hacking a new path through a jungle with a machete every day! Conscious business leaders are literally creating a new way of doing business: using business as a vehicle for transforming the world. Easier Way, Inc. CEO Sue Elliott has been serving leaders in this space for 11 years, and now she’s joining our Critical Mass community to launch the first CEO Peer Groups for conscious business leaders.

Joan Kuhl, founder of Why Millennials Matter, is an author, speaker, and champion of women in leadership. Through her international speaking engagements, research, and consulting, she has guided leaders from more than sixty countries and transformed the internal workings of some of the world’s largest organizations, including Goldman Sachs, Eli Lilly and Company, University of North Carolina Kenan-Flagler Business School, and the New York Mets. She is the author of three books, including Dig Your Heels In: Navigate Corporate BS and Build the Company You Deserve.

People naturally bond with those in their own groups and those with a common interest. But did you know, this can also bring up unhealthy mindsets and relationships? Author Howard Ross addresses the issues that cultural differences can bring about in his latest book Our Search for Belonging and why bias needs to be removed.

Having a routine down may be a good thing, but at the same time, it leaves no room for change and opportunities. Humans not only require structure, they thrive in it – and rediscovering the art of routine can bring upon a greater opportunity. Angel Iscovich of Routineology, Rediscovering the Art & Science of Routine is here to tell us more. 

To best serve your clients and their needs requires a strong understand of their needs and a clear sight of their vision for the firm. Behind this is solid HR services, management, and benefits. Elena Viera of Wood Gutmann & Bogart and Aaron Haley of Insperity join us to share more.

Finding new ways to build your brand could be the fine line that determines the brand's presence in the industry. Fine planning -- whether it be exit or succession or even social media planning -- all of the above can help bring your firm at the top of the list. JJ Richa and Chris Steely are here to tell us more.

Giving a work space the “wowification” can be the final touch you need to get work efficiency flowing through your firm. Kelly Taylor, the CEO of MetWest does just that. She helps to bring innovative and creative spaces. MetWest is also one of the largest women-owned companies in Southern California.

Alzheimer’s affects millions across the nation every year. On the front line of fighting for an end to Alzheimer’s is the Alzheimer’s Association. With the help of the community they raise $630,000 through their walks and various events and services. Anne Grey joins us today to share more of the association.

Having grown to be a major player in their industry, Pacific Rim Capital is hitting exciting historical moments. They make sure to work in the sole interest of their clients, giving them control of their outlook. CEO David Mirsky joins us to share more of their achievements and their inspiration.

Dress for success! A good wardrobe and outfit could be the last finishing touch for some to get that extra boost of confidence they need. Trent Clark of Upper Echelon helps to design and create fine custom wardrobes so his clients can look at a brighter future with a personal touch. He joins us to share more.

Are you looking to improve your financial performance? Increase operating and financial results? Build a stronger cohesive management team? Carpedia is the answer to your questions. Carpedia is a management consulting firm that delivers measurable results. Andrew Rush joined us for more details. 

To truly understand the value of a company, you have to not only look at the brand but the heart behind it. Milestone Risk Management helps deliver risk management solutions and provide certainty and commitment. John Hoefer joins us to share more.

Voted as Orange County Business Journal's Fastest Growing Private Company for several years, UPS Protection, Inc is on the frontline when it comes to providing power solutions for clients nationwide. Dan Coffman will be sharing his story and how UPS Protection is growing and maintaining top of the art relationships with their clients. 

Jennifer Leuer is the President of Partner Solutions at Experian. She has a history of success as a leader in corporations, and is a strong advocate for woman at work, helping them to grow, learn, and thrive. Jennifer will share more on her career journey, her keys to success, and will be giving advice for women in business today.

Having the right people by your side is extremely helpful when building up your firm. Those people are the ones who can help you unlock your firm's potential and performance. Rick Cocuzzo of Sales Velocity Advisors and Rick Girard of Stride Search join us to share more. 

Dog lovers unite! Jon Kurtz, CEO of Dog Is Good joined Ric in the studio to talk about the importance of dogs in people's lives and how to brand and market to dog lovers.

As a privacy lawyer in Southern California, Lily Li of Metaverse Law recognized the growing market for legal services focused exclusively on data privacy and protection. Metaverse Law helps companies in the high-tech, digital marketing, healthcare, and e-commerce technologies by finding practical solutions for everyday online business problems.

A lifelong love of cycling and hatred of hills prompted serial entrepreneur Don DiCostanzo to co-found Pedego Electric Bikes in 2008 with his best friend Terry Sherry. Starting with his own capital and no experience in the bicycling industry, Don parlayed his automotive industry experience and entrepreneurial know-how to build the best electric bike company. And today, Pedego is the #1 electric bike brand in the U.S. according to Navigant Research. Don is here to share more of his endeavors.

Janine Lombardi founded J9 Leading Solutions to help leaders live better lives and lead more effectively. Not only does she provide leadership training but also consulting services. And her shared proven strategies show her ambition and passion. Janine is here today to tell us more about career and women in business.

When it comes to exit planning or succession planning, most business owners are late to address the subject until it is too late.  In order to maximize value, entrepreneurs and owners should solicit the help of trusted advisors.  In order to increase valuation, businesses, most and foremost, require the assistance of a seasoned operational trusted advisor (experienced CEO or COO) to help put the right processes in place, increase efficiencies and increase profit. Such CEO/COO trusted advisors should work on setting up the business in manner that is less dependent on few individuals that have been there since the beginning. JJ Richa joined us to discuss. 

Chase Geiser and his firm Cube LLC has managed millions in digital advertising campaigns. He will be on the radio show to share the big ideas contained within his latest talk titled “The Power of Digital Content Marketing.”

Through compassion, integrity, respect, innovation, and transparency – the Ronald McDonald House works to provide a community where children and families embrace life with hope, courage, and joy. And your donations are put to good use to help make a difference in the community. Susan Kenny from the OC Ronald McDonald House is here to share more.

In today’s world, when you need help you need to reach out and get it. Whether it be business, financial, career, or personal help – having a great mentor or coach can help your move forward. Author Melinda Kelly joined us to share how her book Finding Your Coach helps readers seek effective coaches.

In 1970, Tony Assali came to the United States from Beirut, Lebanon, with only $28 in his pocket. He has written his story of entrepreneurial success in his first book Catch the White Tiger. Tony will be discussing the origin of this term and the impact it has had on his journey.

Jacqui Genow is a Brand and Business Strategist. Her focus goes beyond marketing to making the connections between how marketing decisions made today can impact your business in the future. She partners and listens to client needs, provides deep insights, approaches issues from the customer's perspective. Dr. Shawn Andrews interviews Jacqui in the studio to discuss how Jacqui provides clarity to her clients and figures things out.

No single road can directly meet everyone's needs. That's why Vibrant Software makes sure to utilize all forms of technology and sources to make sure their clients are represented in the best way possible when it comes to web solutions.

2019 is here! What's your game plan to lead yourself/your team towards a winning year? Join Angelo Ponzi of The Ponzi Group and Rich Cocuzzo of Sales Velocity Advisors to learn how you can make the most of 2019 for you and your firm.

With her expertise in work experience and knowledge in leadership, Dr. Shawn Andrews is expanding her work one industry at a time. Her latest – creating a Women’s Power Peer Group where Women business leaders can help guide and support each other in their work. Dr. Andrews joins us to share her inspiration behind this specific peer group and more. 

Run your company, don’t let it run you. Many business owners decide to go independent so they can have more freedom, invest in their passion, and work on their own future. But it doesn’t always easily shape and form to what the initial plans were. John Warrillow joins us to discuss the 8 drivers of company value.

Farmers around the world are using webs software to manage their orchard and detect early problems. Aerobotics helps to provide this tech to farmers through drones and flight planner apps. CEO James Patterson joined us to tell us more.

People are always looking for leaders -- someone who can solve their problems, inspire them, and help guide them. Being that strong leader in a firm is crucial to bringing trust to your firm. Jayson Duncan of Miller Farm Media helps make these leaders through media and video influences. 

As a business leader, are you confident in your communication skills? Every leader has a shining vision of “how things can be” but often times fail miserably at relaying the insight to people. Chris Westfall of Leadership Language joined us to go over new communication strategies and techniques to amp up your communication skills.

From small to medium-sized businesses to large corporations – Lisa Caprelli helps guide businesses to achieve success and maintain relevance in our rapidly evolving world. A key aspect of her work is helping people understand how to use today’s technology to their advantage.

Since 1977, Ocean Institute has been educating the community in in- depth marine science, maritime history, and outdoor education programs. As a non-profit, they strive to maximize immersion, spark curiosity, and inspire a deep commitment to learning. President & CEO Dan Pingaro joined us to tell us more.

Giving employees a boost in productivity rather than struggles can be hard to find. But look no further, there is indeed a formula to drive employee productivity! TeamKnit has been recognized in the top 20 most promising tools. Nick Panhwar is here to break down the formula to make your workplace environment more encouraging.

Authors Jennifer Rock and Michael Voss are back with a newly released sequel to their hit book B.S. Incorporated – Operation Clusterpuck. It follows the stories of unsung corporate heroes who are working to do the right thing for their work “family” in all situations. Jennifer and Michael join us to tell us more about their new book.

A special bonus episode! Dr. Mira Farka joined Ric to give her latest economic forecast. 

A person’s success isn’t the result of superhuman feats. It’s the outcome of doing the things anyone can do – though most of us just don’t. A key motive can be surrounding yourself with the right people. Leo Bottary, Author of What Anyone Can Do: How Surrounding Yourself with the Right People Will Drive Change, Opportunity, and Personal Growth, joined us to share how.

Thinking outside the box is number one when it comes to innovation and creative thinking. The team behind Devise Interactive helps solve problems and strategize around your needs to bring enormous results.

How efficient would it be to be able to grow and invest in your business rather than spending thousands on rent? Greg Dill, Commercial Mortgage Strategist, developed a unique and proven strategy that can get you the offers you need.

When it comes to philanthropy, there are many causes to which people devote themselves and there are numerous organizations committed to impacting each cause. 100 Companies Who Care is all about supporting and empowering these organizations and helping to make a true difference.

Women face obstacles in all industries, from the entry level to C-Suite. Any industry looking to fix its gender bias has to stop giving itself a free pass or hiding behind stated intentions that have no practical application. It’s time to evaluate and then adopt procedures and programs to hire and support women.