Critical Mass Radio Show

Paul Roberts, Founder and CEO of West Coast Marketing joins Ric Franzi for a interactive discussion of CEO Peer Groups, Ric's first book "CRITICAL MASS: The 10 Explosive Powers of CEO PEER GROUPS" and the 8 Nominees for the 2011 Excellence in Entrepreneurship Award who are CRITICAL MASS for Business clients.

Mari Kurtz, President of OC Metals joins host Ric Franzi for the entire show.  They explore and discuss the evolution of her firm and the lessons she has learned through the challenges of her business career.  Mari is a nominee for the 2011 Excellence in Entrepreneurshiop Award sponsored by the Orange County Business Journal.

Host Doug Gfeller, MCC interviews Mike Block of Custom Business Solutions and they discuss some of today's issues in the world of Human Resources.  Listen in and hear Mike's unique solution of getting temporary help to handle those peak work loads.  Doug continues the thoughtful discussion about how coaching and training are different, but yet compliment each other.

Ian McClarty President of PhoenixNAP is host Ric Franzi's first guest.  Ric and Ian explore how his firm has changed and how he, as the leader, has changed to manage their growth and maturing as an organization. Fred Catona, Founder & Chief Strategist for Bulldozer Digital discusses the Direct Response Radio marketing methodology Fred developed to help businesses grow their sales.  Fred's system helped launched many successful firms including Priceline.com.  Fred has been featured in WSJ, USA Today, Philadelphia Inquirer and Entrepreneur Magazine.

John Meador, CEO of Envirocheck, Inc. stops by to talk with host Ric Franzi.  John and Ric explore Envirocheck and the niche John has carved out as the trusted leader in the environmental industy.  Envirocheck provides lab testing and consulting services for asbestos, lead, mold and other environmental hazards nationally since 1998. Lee Katz, Managing Partner for Grisanti, Galef & Goldress shares stories and advice for business owners based on his 25 years turning failing companies around.  Throughout his career in crisis management, Lee has servced as an interim executive officer and re-organization director for both large and small firms.

Gary Winkler President of Brothers International Desserts discusses with host Ric Franzi how his firm has been able to successfully compete with much larger firms since 1973 in the fine frozen desserts market.  Gary will detail how their focus on manufacturing quality desserts for the service industry has been the key to their survival.

Host Doug Gfeller, MCC shares his weekly tips on coaching and also talks with guest coaches about best practices in the executive coaching industry.

Chad Olsen, President of CamelBack Moving shares his strategy for growing his firm through the use of internet marketing with guest-host Paul Roberts. Lane Garret, Owner and CEO of ETA Engineering, Inc. explains how business owners can use energy investments as business investments.

Kandy L. Williams of the Law Offices of Kandy L. Williams joins guest-host Paul Roberts and shares her insights regarding how entrepreneurs can benefit from engaging a business attorney in the early stages of the life of their business. Francine Silverman, Talk Radio Adovcate talks with guest-host Paul Roberts about how critical radio interviews can be for entrepreneurs and business owners.  She also shares how she helps aspiring radio show guests secure high quality interviews.

Bruce Mills, President of San Diego Bank will be guest-host Paul Roberts first guest and discuss how the banking landscape has been altered by the recent recession.  Bruce will also shares tips for business owners on how to strenghthen their banking relationship. Doug Wheeler, CEO of Summit Performance Group joins guest-host Paul Roberts for an interesting discussion about the travel incentive industry and how the recession has affected their clients.  SPG Is a full-service conference management and incentive travel firm providing planning solutions to clients and ultimately deliver senior managment and their attendees with an outstanding program.

Host Doug Gfeller, shares ideas and latest trends in the professional coaching world.s

Andrea Tarman, President & CEO of Tarman Marketing Design talks with Ric Franzi and shares her insights into how firms can create web site, logos & brochures that prjoect a professional, fresh and stylish impression. Peter Bonin III CEO of Tenacore is Ric's second guest.  They discuss the rich history of his firm.  Peter and his partner Brand Caso started Tenacore in 2000 and have grown it steadily ever since.  Tenacore has become a diversified firm by expanding their medical device repair capabilities and using the knowledge obtained trhough these repairs to design new, improved products that overcome the most common repair issues.

Bruce Edwin Graham, President and CEO of B.B. Graham During this hour-long interview Bruce talks with host Ric Franzi about Bruce's investment firm and explains the origin of their noted phrase "Know your options". 

Jeanne Stanley, Vice President of Human Resources for Money Mailer, LLC. visits with host Doug Gfeller.  Doug and Jeanne talk about her firm's creative programs for employee involvement and what it is like to run HR for a company with Headquarters in Garden Grove, CA, production in Virginia and sales in Georgia.  Jeanne also shares what they are doing with internal coaching.

Brad Morrison, CEO of Innove talks with host Ric Franzi abouthis firm which is a leader in cyber-security operations.  Triple digit growth has allowed them to be recognized by INC magazine for 3 consecutive years.  Brad was named to SABJ 40 under 40 in December 2010. Dr. Yevgeny Levitov, President of FaceKey is Ric's second guest.  Dr. Levitov talks about using technology, i.e. biometrics and how his products enable customers to reduce their operating costs.  Listen and learn how fingerprint or face-based systems increase accountability, reduce buddy punching, loss of human and capital assets and give managers a real time missing person report in the event of an emergency evacuation. Debbie Trevino, President of Treco Services, Inc. is Ric's final guest and she shares her diversification and innovation strategies to move her firm from a local janatorial company to a national service company.

Gary L. Kramer, Founder of Kramer & Olsen Accountancy Corp. talks with host Ric Franzi about what business owners should know regarding the tax law changes in 2011.  These recent changes affect both individuals and businesses.  Ric asks Gary to highlight some of the new tax incentives which may be of value for business owners. Dan Merkle, CEO of Lexipol, LLC discusses his firm's focus on the public sector safety agencies.  Lexipol is America's leading source for risk management resources, delivering services through a unique, web-based development system with integrated training.

Dr. Corey King, Owner of Tustin Chronic Condition talks with host Ric Franzi about his vision for his practice.  Dr. King focuses on helping patients with Autism/ADD/ADHD.  He also shares his work in natural treatments for patients with degenerative brain disorders such as Alzheimers. Mark Norton, General Manager of Los Altos Trophy leads his family business that has been crafting high quality awards and trophies since 1958.  Mark and Ric discuss the evolution of Los Altos Trophy under Mark's leadership.

Steele Platt, Founder of Yard House shares with host Ric Franzi his story for building his firm into a premium casual eatery known for its extensive menu, classic rock music and world's largest selection of draft beer. John Hogan, CEO of Hall & Foreman, Inc. highlights his firm's rich history as a part of Southern California since 1961.  HFI serves municipalities, public agencies, private builders and developers.

Naushad Huda, CEO of Textopoly talks with host Ric Franzi about his award winning technology firm.  Ric and Naushad discuss the work his pioneering mobile engagement agency is doing through projects with brands including Comedy Central, Food Network, Chivas and many more.  Textopoly creates solutions for each client using mobile in synergy with traditional marketing. Tom Atencio, Co-Founder of Affliction Clothing discusses the evolution of his firm and their family of brands.  A true cultural phenomenon and a commercial powerhouse; Affliction brands are rooted in and beloved by the hard rock and sports communities.

Rod Miller-Boyt, HR Manager of HPI Racing, talks with host Doug Gfeller about how HPI is implementing "Amoeba Management" within their firm.  Learn how this Japanese management philosophy works in both large and small companies.