Critical Mass Radio Show

Jane Terry, President of Ajax Boiler, Inc talks with host Ric Franzi about her family business.  Ajax Boiler, Inc. is a U.S. manufacturer, specializing in the design of HVAC and Plumbing products used in heat transfer applications.  Jane talks about how her role has changed since the passing of her father who found the firm.

Doug Gfeller, Master Certified Coach (MCC) shares words of wisdom and helpful hints for business leaders through the transformative power of executive coaching.  Doug talks about the latest trends and thinking in the world of executive coaching from an Orange County thought leader.

Leslie Licano and Lauren Ellermeyer, Co-Founders of Beyond Fifteen Communications, a public relations and social media focused firm share the spotlight to explain how they've exceeded their clients' expectations by delivering more than the requisite "fifteen minutes of fame: with differentiated, next-generation programs. Daphnie Chakran, President of Spectrum Scientific, Inc., a manufacturer of holographic diffraction gratings, OEM spectrograph modules and replicated optics.  Daphnie discusses her firm's unique capabilities in manufacturing these high-precision technologies used in a variet of markets and her firm's latest technology.

Patricia Gruett, President of Gruett Tree Service shares how she and her husband have built their professional tree care and tree trimming business-one tree at a time-by creating a service-oriented culture within their firm. Glenn M. Gelman, Managing Partner of Glenn M. Gelman & Associates talks with Ric and explains how the growth of their accounting, tax, and business consulting service company has been fueled by their focus on closely held entrepreneurial firms in the construction industry.

Karla Dennis, Founder of Karla Dennis.com and Cohesive Tax Strategies, talks with host Ric Franzi about her new book on the impending Perfect Storm for taxes.  Listen to a lively discussion between Ric and Karla, a woman who thrives on tax strategies and being a top-notch tax expert.

Host Ric Franzi discusses the results of the annual California State Unversity Fullerton Economic Conference.  The conference was held at the end of October and Ric shares selected highlights from the work done by Anil Puri, Ph.D. and Mira Farka Ph.D.

Doug Gfeller focuses on the use of internal coaches.  He discusses the pros and cons of using internal vs. external coaches.  Is one better than the other?  What are the situations that might necessitate one over the other?

Ric Franzi shares highlights from his popular talk Growth Strategies for Small and Mid-Market Companies. In this episode Ric discusses the four (4) core strategies companies are using to grow their revenue and enhance their profitability.

Rocky Gentner, Founder of Gentner and Company, a healthcare management consulting firm he founded to make a beneficial difference in the healthcare industry.  Rocky shares the history of his firm in the industry and their objectives to help clients survive Medicare's changing environment and the challenge of preparing to meeting the adjustments in Medicare and Medicaid reimbursements. Josh Millet, CEO of Criteria Corporation,  talks with Ric about the power of internet-based, pre-employment testing to help business owners find the best talent for their firm.  Critieria Corp. is an on-demand assessment firm with a suite of employment tests that allow corporations to generate their own proprietary tests.

Discover the power and potential of Group Coaching on today's COACHING PERSPECTIVE.

Isabelle Kaminsky, Founder and head designer of For All Seasons,  joins host Ric Franzi to share the steps she's talking to rebuild her seasonal decorative firm after losing a large client.  Isabelle also discusses the impact of the recession on her core clients. Hector Esparza, Founder of HR Upholstery talks about the upholstery business he started and how it has grown over years by focusing on designers in Orange County.

Don Davis, International Laywer and Principal of Davis and Associates, talks with host Ric Franzi how, as a securities attorney, he and his firm help start-ups become listed on the American Stock Exchange with highlights on changes his industry has experience over the past few years. Bob Larking, Partner of Inside Prospects, Inc., discusses the best ways to determine the how many potential customers for your business exists in Orange County and how to use a database as a strategic competitive weapon.

Morgan Harris, President of Dynamic Methods talks about how increasing business intelligence can help companies "ride the waves of change.  Morgan and host Ric Franzi discuss how his technology company has grown throughout Southern California by serving the CRM/ERP needs of mid-market firms. Kevin Mello and Thomas Griego, Founders of FlexCell Systems Inc. discuss how they are utilizing a global supply chain to reduce their costs and decrease their time-to-market.

Rich Geasey talks with host Ric Franzi about the latest trends and applications for local online marketing and SEO tools.  Learn about techniques business owners can use that will dramatically improve their Google search engine results.

Lula Halfacre, Recipient of the 2010 OC Business Jounral's "16th Annual Women in Business Award" talks with host Ric Franzi how her firm, the first "Cartier Corner" on the West Coast, has responded to the loss of her husband, Marion, in 2007 and their plan to build on their first 30+ years in the retail jewelry industry. Joseph Flynn, CEO of Auxilio, shares his experiences as co-founder and President of Auxilio.  Under his leadership, the company has experienced continued successful growth since its inception in 2004 by offering "exceptional print service management and professional services and solutions a the most reasonable cost".  Joseph also discusses what they call The Auxilio Advantage, a unique, winning approach to print strategy solutions for hospitals.

Lili Shadab, Founder of Elite Productions International, a company she created in 1991.  Lili talks with host Ric Franzi about how she has built a thriving, brand-focused, event planning business providing a wide range of services to large clients including Fortune 500 firms such as Intel and Wells Fargo. Greg Levin, Partner of Romero & Levin Wealth Management.  Greg is Certified Financial Panner with numerous years of experience in the financial services field.  He will be sharing his experitise with Ric about helping businesses find creative ways to save money on their employee benefits.

Doug Gfeller, Master Certified Coach talks about group coaching and how it can turbo charge a firm's management team's performance.  As an added bonus, you'll also hear about The Coaching Perspective, the coaching practice within Critical Mass for Business.

Arman Sadehi, CEO of All Green Electronics Recycling talks with host Ric Franzi about his fast-growing firm, a full service collection and recycler for electronics.  They are committed to ensuring none of the hazardous material ends up in a landfill or overseas.

Jerry Stanley, Owner of JSP Creative, a visual media production company with expertise in corporate, commercial, broadcast, and web-based mediums.  Jerry talks with host Doug Gfeller about how their wide range of services helps firms conceive, develop, and produce high quality media in a wide variety of cost-effective applications. Jacqueline DuPont, Gerontologist, Founder, and CEO of DuPont Residential Care shares a variety of her experiences she has had during her struggle to implement a camera monitoring systems to protect their older adults with memory impairment and her passion to provide residents with superior and compassionate care.

Kevin Mello and Thomas Griego, Partners of FlexCell Systems, talk with host Ric Franzi about their efforts to launch FlexCell Systems, Inc., their latest technology venture, and how they are utilizing a global supply chain to reduce their costs and decrease their time-to-market in the semiconductor fabrication industry. Erica D. Thomas, Founder of Harper's, an upscale boutique store in Corona Del Mar, dicusses her experiences developing store concepts and promoting clothing and accessory lines she retails.  Erica shares her experience in responding to the impact the recession had on her retail stores and her ability to open her newest store, Harper's built on her lessons learned from her other retails stores.