Critical Mass Radio Show

Larry Peterson Managing Partner of Peterson, Oliver & Poll discusses information a business owner can use to approach the possibility of litigation in a legal dispute.

David Baker of MessageBroadcast discusses the evolution of his firm to meet the constantly changing client requirements combined with the advancements in technology.

Rita Ferguson of G&F Concrete Cutting discusses how she and her husband, Greg Ferguson, have built a successful family-owned business in the highly competitive construction industry.

  Scott Capifoni, Founder of Focus Financial Management discusses how business owners can benefit from engaging a part time CFO.

Doug Schulein, Founder of Schulein Fit Enterprises discusses the strategies he is using to differentiate his business in the highly competitive fitness industry.

    Dick Leffler President of Nils discusses how his firm is addressing the changing buying trends in the women's fashion ski apparel industry.

  Linda Griggs Owner of Dimensional Design discusses the challenges and opportunities with building a business based on your passion and expertise. Mark Friedman Owner The Velos Goup discusses how business owners can improve the value of the businesses through implementing sales process tools to achieve predictable revenues.  

Rob Dodson President Vail Dunlap discusses how his background in sales and marketing helped prepare him to build a successful firm together with his partner

Jim Reinig, Owner of RAVCO Construction discusses the lessons he has learned and applied to his business to enable him to ride out the downturns and capitalize on the upturns in the Orange County construction industry. Jon Korbonski, President of SDI discusses how what he has learned in transforming his business by expanding the product offerings and geographic markets.

Rick Rogers Owner of Harline Enterprises talks about how his business is preparing to capitalize on the construction industry's eventual recovery. Frank Esposito, President of Kendon Industries talks about the challenges and opportunities he is facing as the new President of Kendon Industries

  Oli Thordarson of Alvaka Networks discusses the lessons he learned by surviving the DOTCOM bubble.

Craig Kausen of Linda Jones Enterprises discusses the evolution of his art gallery based family business that serves collectors of legendary film director and creator Chuck Jones and related artists' creations. Peter Stephan of The Pension Group discusses how to understand the complex subject of 401k retirement plan administration.  

Manuel Ramirez, Managing Partner, Owner Ramirez International discusses how a business owner can ensure he/she has selected the correct CPA for their business.

Dave Prizio, President Prizio Construction discusses how his business is addressing the challenges and opportunities within the building industry.

Barry Goldstein, President of American Correctional Solutions, discusses his experiences and lessons learned leading a growing business that provides healthcare to California's inmate population.

David Hoffman, Managing Partner David L. Hoffman Law Firm, discusses what every business owner and top executive needs to know about trademarks, patents and copyrights

Gil Aouizerat, Founder PCX, Inc.: The topic is the demands of competing in a global, fast paced economy like the computer industry for a successful mid-sized firm. Mark Vengroff, CEO of Vengroff, Williams & Associates Inc.: As a widely recognized innovator in the way receivables are managed by global organizations, Mark’s topic was “debt collection in difficult times.”

Guest: Mason Conner, CEO of Village Edocs discusses the challenges he faces leading a fast growth technology company in Orange County, CA. Guest: Ray Dellerba, Founder of Pacific Mercantile Bank discusses how he is positioning his bank to capitalize on various opportunities in today’s economy.

Host Ric Franzi discusses the Q3 Orange County Index and the results of the survey that was sent to over 900 business owners and executives in Southern California.  The survey is the only one of its kind designed to provide top executives with insight from peers within the Southern California business community.  To learn more about the survey visit www.criticalmassforbusiness.com

Gloria Robbins, Founder and CEO of Specialized Marketing Services, Inc.: The topic is Gloria’s experiences in leading a growing firm over the past 20 years in the fast paced, direct response marketing industry. Ari Supran, Chief Operating Office, Sonance: The topic is how his firm is redefining their market presence through refocusing the company on differentiation based on customer-centric issues.