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

With multiple platforms going digital and electronical, utilizing innovative methods and techniques is a must for growing organizations. Optimal Outsource helps clients through innovative mailing and electronic solutions. Their unique business models allow them to easily adapt to your needs while making sure their services is always-in-line and in-tact with your firm. President of Optimal Outsource Nick McMurray, joins us to share how Optimal Outsource can help you manage your mailing systems in a much easier and innovative way.

She's back! Mira Farka, Ph.D is back to highlight some of the recent findings in the Annual Economic Outlook and Forecast. This year's report is titled "The World On Edge."

Innovation has become such a ubiquitous value, it's in danger of becoming cliche. Andi Simon is a corporate anthropologist who has empowered thousands of business leaders to see their companies with fresh eyes, identify their big ideas, and turn innovative solutions into executable change. As the author of On the Brink she's showing her new unique methods for harnessing innovation and revitalizing business growth. 

 
Real Wealth Network is an organization dedicated to help people get the most current and cutting edge education and information they need to reach success as real estate investors. Behind the scenes is Kathy Fettke, CEO & Founder of the organization, who has a solid background in real estate and entrepreneurship.

Earlier this year, the Children's Cerebral Palsy Movement was honored by UCI and received a commendation from the Dean of the School of Medicine. The movement's active work in providing children with palsy a high quality of life is reshaping culture and transforming a diagnosis into a new destiny.  Founder & Executive Director Debbie Fragner joined us once again to share the latest in CCPM and how it is striving to reach new lengths. 

With three decades of experience as an entrepreneur, CEO and investor, John Chisholm knows your concerns and questions on building up your own firm and entrepreneurship. His latest book Unleash Your Inner Company shares insight into how you can build up your start-up firm and channel innovative strategies to insure positive results. 

With over 20 years of experience in management consulting, Michael Brainard brings more than enough skills and background into his firm Brainard Strategy. Brainard Strategy works with you to develop your emerging leaders, developing leaders, and strategic leaders. Their leadership services range from coaching to development and planning. Their approach helps clients see a clear future within their firm and provides great insight. Michael joined us to share how we can all use innovative strategies throughout our organizations to help us win in the market. 

One of the biggest growing trends in society today, is living a healthy life. From eating organic foods to making sure to get a balance of exercise, people are always interested in what the latest "healthy" trends are. Risa Groux, a Holistic Nutritionist works with a wide array of clients -- from athletes to people dealing with diabetes, cancer, hormonal issues and more. She helps people to get to their well-balanced life through nutrition counseling services and more. 

Tony Safoian holds multiple titles from being recognized as Entrepreneur of the year and on the list at Generation Next: 30 in their thirties. As the president and CEO of SADA Systems, Tony guides the firm into differentiating themselves through proactively addressing a rapidly evolving market across various platforms. SADA Systems is transforming how organizations work, collaborate, engage, analyze, and report to meet business objectives and thrive. 

After seeing a disconnect between the way people dress and the thought behind day appearances versus night appearances, Principal Designer & Owner Courtney Kates founded Maison Du Soir. With every creation, she's honing the idea of confidence in feeling beautiful regardless of the time of day. The brand was also a finalist for Martha Stewart's American Made Awards. Courtney joins us to share how she starter her own firm with her strong passion and vision for empowering women. 

Earlier this year, the Children's Cerebral Palsy Movement was honored by UCI and received a commendation from the Dean of the School of Medicine. The movement's active work in providing children with palsy a high quality of life is reshaping culture and transforming a diagnosis into a new destiny.  Founder & Executive Director Debbie Fragner joined us once again to share the latest in CCPM and how it is striving to reach new lengths. 

Looking to getting your point across, get staff on board, or foster collaboration?! YOU can do all this through the perfect plan of business storytelling. Business Storytelling for Dummies can help you discover expert advice through real-world examples, proven cases, and more. Author Karen Dietz is one of the originals in the field representing the best in academic training and art of performance storytelling. 

Managed Direct Response has over 20 years of combined marketing experience and is your go-to for full service marketing! Behind it all is founder of the firm Pat Mercuri. With his mission, vision, and values he has created innovative programs that help you shape your industry with his response rates and return on investments.

There is a new era of marketing upon us! The time of reach, frequency, and campaign-oriented approaches is over! And if your business does not evolve into this new era, you may find yourself on the wrong side of history. Author Robert Rose joins us to discuss his latest book Experiences: The 7th Era of Marketing. 

We all know the phrase - "Time is Money." And according to author, Rob Slee, it really indeed is! His latest book, Time Really is Money: How to work for $5,000 gives light into how you can own your time and work smarter. It also shows owners how to create value within the time they have. Rob shares his experience with mentoring owners on value creation to show a connection between fun, wealth, and time along with how we can all "work for $5,000."

Securing home, health, and heart. SeniorServ is the largest meals on wheels provider in Orange County and each year, they host fundraisers and a Senior Care Hero Awards program to honor heroes in the senior industry. As a non-profit, SeniorServ works to give back to the senior community and helps raise money to provide for those in need. Senior Director Susan Papiri and Alfonzo Jackson, a veteran honoree of the Senior Care Awards joined Ric in the studio to share more of SeniorServ.

As technology advances, we rely more and more on electronic data and online sources. So it is no surprise that cyber security measures must be taken very seriously. Coastline Community College is taking measures to make sure the next generation is proactively understanding technology, policies, and practices through their successful cyber security program. Tobi West, CIS Instructor at Coastline College joined us to share how the school's program is bringing people a step ahead of the game. 

As one of the nation's most successful and respected independent financial advisors, David Scranton has been specializing in the universe of income generating savings and investment strategies. David joined the show to discuss his latest book -- Return on Principle focusing on the 7 core values that can help you protect your money in both good and bad times. 

So far, Impact Giving has given over $700,000 in grants to local and global non-profits in 7 years. Grant Chair Sam Dawson joined the show to talk about how the organization gives back to the global community. 

With over 30 years of experience in event rentals and in its tenth year in the making, Richard LoGuercio is giving event rental a new name. As the founder & president of Town & Country Event Rentals, he works with his team to provide rental equipment along with services that are truly unsurpassed from start to finish!

Are you looking to getting inside tips on marketing and communications in the field of government, non-profit, for-profit, and academia? We have the person for you! Nhadira Johnson, Marketing and PR Consultant at Johnson ICC has been responsible for overseeing a variety of press conferences for governors, senators, mayors, and the president himself!

With a mission to unite the entrepreneurship ecosystem and a democratized platform for entrepreneurship news, original video programming, and e-commerce products -- Youngry works to help entrepreneurs become truly successful. And behind it all is two-time White House award winning entrepreneur Ash Kumra. He works along with his team at Youngry to inspire and elevate the young and hungry minded entrepreneurs to thrive. If you're looking to starting your own firm and have a knack for entrepreneurship -- look so further! Ash Kumra & Youngry are here to help you grow into your dreams. 

With over 17 years of diversified and specialized international, political governmental and corporate experience, Ray Ruga is a "doer" when it comes to his work. As the co-founder of CVOX, he's bringing the company up and going -- specializing in the financial and technology sectors in Latin America. CVOX is a strategic and integrated communications and marketing consultancy that connects with audience and builds a community. 

One of Orange County's most trusted leaders is using his expertise to build a management company. Brian Murphy, CEO of ProActive Professional Management works to insure homeowner clients keep their association well maintained and property values up. And the firm's reputation for professionalism and excellence is something you can absolutely rely on. 

Jeri Wilson, Executive Director of The Pediatric Cancer Research Foundation joins our show to discuss some of the new developments in cancer research over the last 30 years.  Jeri's organization is holding the "Dribble for the Cure" event on October 20th at UCLA, which is a national campaign that involves college and university's basketball programs in the fight for children with cancer.

Performance management is in dire need of a revamp. With its annual review inspiring fear and dread in employees, management, and HR professionals alike, its old-fashioned, top-down approach has never motivated anyone. Now talent expert Tamra Chandler has created a welcome alternative that effectively takes performance management out of the dark ages! As the author of How Performance Management is Killing Performance, she's highlighting 8 fatal flaws that is crucial to address. 

Through both research and experience, Orange Kiwi recognized that the most critical human capital challenge faced by CEO/Owners resides in the area of their own succession. Partner at Orange Kiwi, Allie Taylor joined us to talk about how her firm is focused on helping CEO/Owners achieve a competitive advantage to maximize their likelihood of Finishing Big and joining the Elite 7% of owners who achieve a life of significance and satisfaction beyond their role as owner.

Madison Alexander Public Relations was a CyberSecurity Excellence Award Winner for “Best Marketing Agency” in 2016 and was also on the top 20 PR firms for IT services. When it comes to public relations, Madison Alexander can help clients reach their goals and build momentum which is crucial in start-up and small to middle sized companies and firms. Dan Chmielewski joined Ric in the studio to talk about how his firm helps create mindshare for your company, your products, and your experts. 

He's a passionate innovator, entrepreneur, and one of the most sought after business leaders in the country today! He started off with only $500 in capital, and over seventeen years he built the UGG Australia Brand into a multi-million dollar international enterprise! As the founder of the brand, Brian Smith is committed to teaching fellow entrepreneurs how to leverage their most previous assets within and to pursue their passions to creating fulfilling lives. 

What is the secret to maximizing profit and making sure companies are performing at their full potential? Thomas McCoy, President of Employee Engagement Institute says -- it is all culture of partnership. Since 1993, Thomas has been developing high-involvement high-performance cultures for companies to help improve performances and profit in over 200 companies. He joined us to share his secrets and how his firm helps companies experience their maximum potential. 

As a former CEO of a manufacturing and wholesale business, President of Renaissance Forums Craig Hettrich, knows what you're going through. He has over 30 years of experience with CEOs from both small and mid-sized businesses. His passion is sure to get you guided in the right direction. Craig's sense of purpose, philosophy, and skills are helping CEOs alike to get to where they need to go. 

Randy Chang is a PGA golf professional and founder of the Aloha Academy of Golf in Hawaii and the Randy Chang Golf Schools in Southern California. He has over 35 years of professional golf experience and a long list of endless awards. He brings his passion for the sport to help people with the same dream. 

Looking for a one-stop place to get all application and protection installation done? Versatile Systems has you covered from -- engineer, design, installation, and training. They maintain deadlines and get you a safe working environment that you can trust in. John McHugh, co-owner and operations manager of Versatile Systems, has over 20 years of experience in residential, commercial, and set construction. He holds multiple class licenses and has extensive training. 

Looking to advancing your speaking and speaker skills? Look no further! Stephanie Paul, CEO and founder of Advance Your, is a professional when it comes to guiding executives, trainers, leaders, and presenters for on stage, classroom, and camera messages. Returning to the show Stephanie shares how her innovative techniques and exercises can bring effective new skills to presenters quickly. 

Jeff Scott has been building innovative tech startups in Orange County since 1995. His mission-driven for-profit software company proves that companies can indeed incorporate extreme philanthropy while achieving their for-profit goals. As CEO of Software Anywhere, Jeff gives back to the community through an exciting high school tech internship program while also achieving a number of for-profit and Power of 10 giving back milestones throughout the year. 

With a strong background in law, managing partner at Bisnar Chase, Brian Chase understands what you are going through and will work hard to protect your rights. His passion in helping injured people obtain justice is what keeps him and his company going. 

With an extensive background in video, his passion for creativity is shown in his field. Charlie Matz, CEO of VeracityColab, works with his team to create original design-driven video that helps clients connect with their audience to achieve their goals. VeracityColab thinks like an agency, but focuses on the creativity behind video development. 

He's taking his former college athlete gaming impact to excel in his entrepreneurship game! Nick Kovacevich, CEO of Kush Bottles, a packing solutions company targeting the emerging legal cannabis industry, is showing his strong leadership and proving a name for himself as his company grows at a rapid rate.

As the founder of a consulting group and author of a groundbreaking book - Conversational Capacity, Craig Weber is famous for his sharp and inspiring consulting style and presence. His latest book gives insight into the secret to building successful teams that perform when the pressure is on. 

With over 16 years of experience working as a therapist, clinical director, and program director in inpatient settings and treatment centers, Program Director, Sue Ferren is committed to helping patients overcome their addiction, trauma, and abuse. Aspire Recovery offers comprehensive addiction recovery treatment and client case support. 

Angles Inc. is a digital marketing agency that maximizes client revenue and profit. CEO and Founder Paul Angles works hard with his team to focus on paid search and PPC and other areas that generate the highest ROI for their clients. His newly released book The Angles Report: Marketing Automation is the first of its kind, a 135-page look at how the best marketers in the toughest industries market themselves. 

Are you looking to accelerate your career while preventing setbacks? Author of Workplace Poker, Dan Rust says the trick behind this is to "play the game under the game." He gives insight into the skills you need to transform yourself while making yourself stronger to survive any setbacks. 

High quality safety education with customized curriculum design is what CEO of EHS International, Marjorie Del Toro strives to offer her clients. EHS International creates solutions to increase competitiveness through utilizing the best and latest technology. Their mission statement of measuring worldwide success by the protection of employees, future generations, and environment is their back bone when it comes to designing and customizing curriculums for your firm to bringing the workforce home safely. 

Make up for the modern group! Mai Couture utilizes a convenient make up concept with trendsetting on-the-go essentials and low maintenance. Founder of Mai Couture, Mai Tran is a tech-savvy entrepreneurial woman looking to look fabulous in seconds as she lives up her passion for healthy living, conscious beauty, and values the meaning of "work hard" and "play harder."
 

27-year Veteran of the Orange County Sheriff's Department, Don Barnes, was appointed as the Undersheriff with dreams to "making sure the sheriff's visions are fulfilled." Don joined us in the studio to discuss the current updates of the Sheriff's department along with an update on the "Great Escape Program." 

Keynote speeches, connecting, and business networking. Rhonda Sher joined the show to talk about how we can apply LinkedIn to not only growing our network but getting our work and maximum benefits from it. Her expertise in the like, back up her title as a LinkedIn trainer, speaker, and coach that can help unleash your potential and work out of networking. She has founded business networking systems and has also written books on how you can utilize LinkedIn to the full potential. 

She's standing in the gap - to give children with Cerebral Palsy a future and hope for high quality of life. Debbie Fragner, founder and executive director of Children's Cerebral Palsy Movement and her team are working to reshape the way rehabilitation is handled for people with cerebral palsy.

As an experienced entrepreneur and CEO of multiple firms, Dennis Vadura, CEO and Founder of Badu Networks is leading the firm with potential. Badu Networks works to develop technology to improve the way the world connects. They focus on the transport layer of technology making sure users experience an improved web surfing, streaming, cloud storage, and interactive web application experience. 

Are you looking for a consulting firm with an expertise in accounting and finance? Jean Latu, CEO & Founder of Ingenio Solutions joined the show to talk about how her firm leads a group of talented experts in finance and accounting to help clients solve problems, create efficiencies, and improve the bottom line. 

As an author and also Vice President of Peer Advantage for Vistage International, Leo Bottary has years and years of experience within the leadership initiative on the power of peer influence for business leaders. Leo joins our show to talk about his latest book "The Power of Peers: How the Company you Keep, Drives Leadership, Growth and Success." 
 
With 25 years of counseling leaders in strategic communications under his belt, if you're looking for someone to help and guide your firm, Leo Bottary is the one.

As Pillsbury's Firm Chair, Jim Rishwain is the one behind all of the firm's strategic plan and policies. His work within the firm as the Key Advisor, Top Executive, and Chief Visionary makes it possible for Pillsbury to offer full service as a law firm with an industry focus. 

As a corporate wellness expert, Sue Parks founded a firm for implementing wellness into organizational culture through activating and implementing programs. iCount believes in achieving engagement within all levels by applying basic human needs into programs. If you're looking for corporate wellness and engagement, this firm is for you! Sue Parks joined the show to share how we can all implement wellness into firms through a little engagement and integration. 

It all started as a small family business and now it is the number one supplier of animal fat shortenings in the Western United States. Eric Gustafson, CEO of Coast Packing Company joined us to share how Coast Packing Company is making a difference in the food industry and how his journey is helping to shape the company today. 
 

Are you looking to creating the power A-team for your firm? Look no further! Another Source is here to help you build your team while making sure you're not letting go of the ones you need! Chief Talent Strategist, Marcie Glenn joined us to share how her firm is helping businesses shape and create their power team to get their firms on the go. 

How safe are your passwords? Are you confident behind the security of your passwords? Dovell Bonnett, author of Making Passwords Secure is revealing the truth about password security and how a new strategy called "Password Authentication Infrastructure" can effectively give you the cyber-protecting and security you need. 

"The power to do more with .. More," Author Tamara Sicard, is unleashing five decisions, a set of questions that can help guide an organization to "unleashing" their full potential and to improve the quality of thinking and decision making. With an expertise in strategic planning and integration across work processes, Tamara joined the show to discuss how her book is helping middle market companies improve leadership development and create a culture change. 

An entrepreneur, coach, and motivational speaker, Sabastian Enges, President of Fenix Consulting Group strives to be a global leader in the outsourced sales and marketing industry through genuine and passionate interest in their clients. Sabastian has built a culture that promotes education, fun, and a competitive workplace. His team delivers results while constantly challenging themselves to grow.

Are you interested in what the latest is on the economic forecast?
 
Dr. Mira Farka, of California State University, Fullerton will joined us in the studio to give us the latest on what you need to know regarding the future and forecast of economics. 

As an experienced businessman, speaker, author, and recognized industry leader in LinkedIn training, marketing, and consulting, Wayne Breitbarth joined the show to talk about his latest book, the 3rd edition of The Power Formula for LinkedIn Success. Wayne, along with other companies, developed a comprehensive strategy for using LinkedIn to increase sales, raise brand awareness, recruit employees, reduce recruiting fees, along with ways to discover new markets for products and services. 

Her leadership has led a firm to becoming a recognized leader in payment processing services for all risk levels. Together, National Merchants Association and CEO Heather Petersen work to serve as an advocacy group for credit card processing, working to eliminate unnecessary fees for businesses. Heather joined Critical Mass Radio Show to share her innovative approach putting her at the top when it comes to the payments industry. 

For over 20 years, she has been training business leaders and professionals how to integrate mindfulness with business strategies for maximum performance. Mila Diamond joined our guest host Pete Weitzner to discuss her firm Diamond Mind International and how she is helping leaders boost innovation, performance, and profitability in their companies. 

With a degree in Aerospace Engineering, Laurie Buss is highly regarded in the international satellite industry. Her corporate experience led her to desire a systematic process to guide an organization's creativity and accurate decision-making in order to consistently get profitable results. The LBI Training Institute was founded to teach people the "Six Thinking Hats & Lateral Thinking" methods so that organizations can utilize the full creative potential and logical thinking of every member. 

Founded in 2003, The Hampton Group has been assisting middle market companies to achieve superior performance levels. President Thomas Willingham joined us in the studio to show middle market companies how to unlock their business potential. The Hampton Group creates services that help "accelerate strategies through execution." And for over 30 years, Thomas Willingham has worked with organizations to help firms with questions on uncertainty of the current economy.

An active keynote speaker & high-performance business training coach, Bill Wooditch author of "Always Forward" joined the show to share his expertise and how we can all unlock sales success. "Always Forward" is your key to discovering the 7 secrets of sales success! Author Bill Wooditch has included his experience and how his purpose, energy, and conviction fueled his meteoric sales success as he found a way and made a way to becoming the top sales person in two Fortune 500 companies!
 

Are you a sweets-lover looking to satisfy your sweet-tooth? Listen up! Nyk Hong joined us to share her adventure for sweets galore and how she came to creating a successful business from her passion. Her love for desserts and sweets guided her on a path that ultimately lead her very own ice cream sandwich shop. Only at InsideSKUP will you find one-of-a-kind flavors that are unique and this is what sets her shop apart from others.

Their cutting edge technology puts them at the top when it comes to human health research and services. Christian Henry, Executive Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer of Illumina is making a difference empowering a healthy future. 

With a degree in industrial electronics engineering and his creativity, he is making a name for himself in the world of interactivity, marketing, information technology, and communications. CEO & Founder of PARTTEAM GROUP, Miguel Soares joined us to share how digital kiosks are hitting the world of multimedia and billboards. 
 

For over 13 years, he has been a world-renowned leadership communications coach, trainer, and speaker. John Bates, CEO & Founder of Executive Speaking Success returns to Critical Mass Radio to further discuss his expertise along with a new online product you don't want to miss out on. He knows what is effective and shares with others on the subject of executive speaking. His unique style and skills set him apart as the "go-to-guy" with the "go-to-company" for top performing enterprises.
 

Mantra Design - Innovate, Buy, or Die! reveals the secrets for the identification of your customers' unmet needs including profitable and lasting innovation solutions. Author Dana Oliver joined Critical Mass Radio to share with the audience the power of innovation leadership for every person out there. His first Mantra Leadership book focused on the application of leadership while combining his 30 years of experience to provide a foundation for easy understanding of methodology and now his second book, Mantra Design is taking it a step further!
 

Kim Shepherd, CEO of Decision Toolbox understands how to create and maintain a company's culture through the use of performance metrics. Her latest book, "Get Scrappy," co-authored with Dave Berkus explores proven insights to help leaders create a more agile and performance-oriented culture. 

Richard Lindenmuth, interim CEO and author of  "The outside the Box Executive," joined the show to share with Ric and our audience some of the most important components of any company in transition. 
 

We've all seen it before, a "blank" for dummies book for every subject and person out there. Karen Dietz is a veteran in business storytelling and one of the originals in the field representing the best in academic training and the art of performance storytelling. Author of "Business Storytelling for Dummies", Karen joined Ric on Critical Mass Radio show to share her insight into business storytelling and how her book provides practical experience and guidance. 
 

Looking for a way to build your own personal brand? Want to get your brand featured in publications and grow in social media? Leonard Kim, managing partner at InfluenceTree, joined Ric and discussed how his team works to make this all possible for you! Author of "The Etiquette of Social Media," Leonard shared with us some top branding is essential to help your middle market business grow!

 
Inspired to change the stigma of adult at home care, Seth Sternberg, CEO and founder of HONOR, joined Ric to talk about how HONOR gives personalized care at real convenience 24/7. HONOR, a firm with a $20 million backing of Silicon Valley's A-listers, uses the power of new technology to improve the system of adult at home care. 

 
Miguel Dias, founder of CEO World was 26 years old when he started his own firm. CEO World has members stationed all over the world and travels to and from different countries to share his inspiring life story with multicultural audiences. Miguel joined Critical Mass and shared his experience and his business goals on how he plans to bridge the gap between cultures through "unity in diversity."

With a specialty in mortgage education and information, residential mortgage planner and radio host Joe Cucchiara is your go to person if you're looking for access to the tools and resources you need to make wise financial decisions! His firm commitment to borrowers, referral partners, and the community along with his business philosophy is rooted in the belief of Knowledge is Power. Joe Cucchiara shares how his expertise in mortgage planning and background as a radio host of a real estate radio show helps shape and solidify his business career. 

Named one of the Top 40 under 40 mortgage professionals, a best-selling author and a top 1% loan officer, CEO of Arcus Lending, Shashank Shekhar is widely recognized as "America's Premier Mortgage Expert." He joined Critical Mass Radio Show to share with us his expertise and knowledge helping clients and home buyers feel at ease when it comes to making mortgages and buying homes.

She is widely recognized as a small business expert and advocate. CEO of GrowBiz Media Rieva Lesonsky returned to the hot seat at the Critical Mass Radio studio to give us the inside scope into the latest business trends for 2016. 
 

CEO and co-founder of Spara Athletics, Marques Johnson, joined Ric in the studio to share his story of sweat, tears, injuries and surgeries. For lifelong and collegiate athlete, Marques Johnson, his body was subject to extreme punishment and treatment. As a wide receiver he endured continuous hits and tackles and realized the need for better mouth guards that not only protect the top and bottom teeth, but also provide on-the-spot treatment for athletes like himself. 

What are the seven toughest challenges a new generation of leaders face as they move into management? What dilemmas and issues can these leaders run into? Our returning guest Chip Espinoza, Author of Millennials Who Manage, touched on the subject of generational diversity, mastering management, and leadership competencies. 

LCP Tracker founder and CEO Mark Douglas, has been helping businesses understand the numerous benefits of prevailing wage. Prevailing wage has over one hundred years of history. However, overwhelming objective research has demonstrated that many states with prevailing laws don't increase construction costs despite the many associated benefits. 

Heart Cloud is putting a new twist to cloud-based technology. They're extending the "cloud computing" technology to help clients manage health and weight. Thomas Coss, CEO of Heart Cloud Inc, joined Ric in the studio to share how cloud-based technology and Heart Cloud data work hand in hand in improving lives. With each data collected from commercial products used to monitor clients at home, Cloud Heart hopes to come one step closer to helping improve effectiveness and health for those living with chronic diseases.
 

"Discovering and transforming great ideas into breakthrough new products." Kevin McGourty, President and CEO of iNPD Center & author of The Innovators Playbook, is your go-to person for innovation and new product development related efforts. With prior history working as a VP of product planning and strategy, Kevin remains active in the innovation and development community of businesses.

He is a speaker for the best practices for controlling healthcare costs and speaks in partnership with many various firms and groups. Matthew Hanson, president of Centennial, joined Ric on Critical Mass to talk about how his firm is confident that their unique and personable ways with business management is their core advantage.

CEOs and business owners need to be able to promote the accomplishments of their business just like candidates interviewing for jobs have to do. Author Rick Gillis, joined us in the studio to talk about the different the concepts contained in his new book PROMOTE! It's Who Knows What You Know That Makes A Career. Rick explores his research into positively promoting your past successes to gain attention in a crowded marketplace

What has changed in the marketing agency industry? Craig Cooke, CEO of Rhythm Interactive joined Critical Mass to talk about how he has successfully navigated the ever-changing marketing landscape. Craig and Ric also discuss how technologies like mobile video advertising coupled with the advances in acquiring behavioral data are enabling new campaigns for middle market firms. 

New challenges for businesses are on the rise everyday as society progresses. These constant challenges, create an opportunity for Social Intrapreneurs to change their companies from the inside out. Jerry Davis, author and professor at the University of Michigan shares how social intrapreneurship and corporate activism plays a role in today's business environment.

Just one ESOP National Conference attendance was enough to get her hooked on being involved with the ESOP Associations. Leslie Lauer, from UBS Securities joined Critical Mass to talk about how she has been actively involved and in 2005, buying out the majority owners of an ESOP company with her husband.

Thomas Crane, author of The Heart of Coaching joined Critical Mass Radio show to discuss the powerful process of transformational coaching as a comprehensive and systematic way to plan, organize, and conduct coaching conversations. With seventeen years and seven versions of transformational coaching to create a high-performance coaching culture, Thomas shares his expertise in coaching and consulting. 
 

He launched a kick-starter campaign raising over 124K. Christian Valencia, CEO and co-founder of HIIT Bottle joined Critical Mass Radio Show to discuss how his experience as a Business Relationship Manager and management of Business Commercial Portfolio led way to annual revenues of 5MM to 20MM. Christian talks about how middle market businesses can utilize the power of financing and crowdfunding to help grow your business. 

For over 30 years, she has helped leaders navigate growth and change. Christine Comaford, author of SmartTribes joined Critical Mass Radio show to share her expertise and tips to influence positive change within an organization. Her proven strategies and teaching methods are easy to learn and help leaders see into their blind spots, expand their vision, and effective influence outcomes.

Founder of Device Interactive, Dalip Jaggi, joined Ric in the studio to talk about his firm and the many firms he has helped founded and directed. Active in the Orange County community, Dalip shares with us his journey and some insight with fellow business leaders. 

He’s an expert in the successful implementation of large-scale organizational behavior change. And with over 25 years of experience developing and implementing enterprise-wide initiatives for Fortune 500 companies, his leadership and strategies prove global effectiveness. Tim Wasserman, CLO of TwentyEighty Strategy Execution joins the show to discuss how his firm is helping middle market companies improve their business. 

With a mission to provide leadership as a funder, convener, and planner to support healthy development and learning for Orange County’s young children, The Children & Families Commission of Orange County work hard to improve the lives of local children and their families. Christina Altmayer, Executive Director of the Children & Families Commission of Orange County joins Ric in the studio to share her experience with the commission along with the annual report of the Orange County Community Indicators. 

Critical Mass Radio Show presents our Speaker Series held at California State University Long Beach, featuring our panel of guests Michael Solt, Dean of Business School California State University Long Beach and Will Pomerantz, VP Special Projects Virgin Galactic. Listen as our panelists dive into the topic of The Power of Curiosity and how it can how it affects your business and your career. 

Do you ever wonder what to do with your partially used gift cards? Ruchi Mitra returned to the hot seat to share with our audiences how Changefindr has grown and future goals for the organization. Changefindr is an online platform that lets people donate their unused or partially used gift cards to causes and charities of their choice.  

He brings a rather unique set of experience with over 30 years of business and life experience that include being a U.S. Navy Submarine Officer, Interim CEO/COO, and entrepreneur. Marc Koehler of Lead with Purpose joined Ric in the studio to share how his firm helps underperforming businesses and shares the best tools and practices for smaller businesses.

With over 200 professionals with offices in Los Angeles, Newport Beach, San Diego, Encino, and the Cayman Islands, Squar Milner is a top Southern California based CPA firm. Scharrell Jackson joined our guest host Genese Davis in the studio to discuss what makes Squar Milner unique as one of the nation's top 100 accounting firms.  

Educating retiring business owners and their advisors about employee ownership as an exit strategy is just one aspect of her business. She also shares innovative employee engagement practices to help business owners thrive. Anne-Claire Broughton of Broughton Consulting joins us today.

She has been the online mentor to over 14,000 leaders from 30 different countries with a distinct method of training - B.U.S.Y (Best Unique Strategies for You). Marnie Swedberg, International Leadership Mentor joined us to share her practical, doable success strategies to increase your productivity and delight.