Critical Mass Radio Show

  Critical Mass Radio Show host Richard Franzi teamed up with California State Univeristy - Long Beach, College of Business Administration - Legal Studies in Business Program to moderate a discussion panel on IP in business. The special guests panelists included Mr. Morland Fischer, Ms. Venus Trunnel and Mr. Robert Lauson, who shared their experiences and talked about challanges to copywrite protection, trademark laws and best practices for small business owners and entrepreneurs with limited resources. 

  Research shows nearly 70% of all strategic initiatives fail in the first year. And a great deal of it comes from the lack of execution. Pearl PHS is a cloud-based predictive analytics company that helps merge this gap. CEO & Founder Gene Tange joins us to discuss more of how Pearl PHS's services help predict project success. 

  Pacific Group has been providing California Corporations with 20 to 500 employees with unsurpassed service since 1991. Paul Gaarenstroom joins us to talk about the current state of employee-benefits program. 

  With a commitment to quality of care, supervision, and training of adults and children with intellectual and development disabilities, CEO and Founder of SAILS Ihab Shahawi is implementing a unique system within his firm. SAILS works to assist and train people in need so they can achieve their maximum potential within a positive environment. And behind that concept is the belief of change and positive behavior.

  With so many firms and organizations in society, it is difficult for small businesses to shine through the big names. But with the help of author Rich Allen's book The Ultimate Business Tune Up business leaders can turn their focus to an effective strategic plan that works!

  After fundraising for schools in Uganda, founder of Wells of Life, Nick Jordan witnessed an overwhelming amount of poverty and lack of clean water. He is now committed to bringing clean water to hundreds of communities in need. And with the combination of his business and philanthropic views, Nick is inspiring others and making a lasting difference in the world.

  From big name global brands to non-governmental organizations and academic institutions, Managing Director of Park USA, Jay Peters consults, coaches, and educates clients on what they need. If you're looking to use design and innovative lead practices to maximize values across charts he is the one for you!

  Stress in the work place is a huge factor in determining how productive and effective one's work can be. And overcoming job stress, all starts with one question - Says Who? Author of Says Who, Ora Nadrich shows us just how easy it is to stop job worries so that we can easily get back to working freely.  

  920 robocalls every second, 2.46 billion robocalls a month. That's a reality we're facing in society today. And YouMail is changing how the world handles phone calls through intelligent, cloud-based telecommunication services. Their call manager stops those frustrating robocalls, while also providing virtual assistance for handling, routing, and responding to calls. CEO Alex Quilici joined us to share more of YouMail's services and how he found a solution for an everyday problem many people deal with. 

  With over 30 years of experience in human resources, CEO of World Class HR Consulting and Coaching Vic Bullara is training and coaching leaders, managers, and directors in various leadership development and techniques! His firm organizes align HR processes and programs to help increase productivity and retention. 

  If you're thinking of starting a business, here's a book for you! Risk Factors and Business Models is a guidebook to help you become successful in your new business adventure. It provides necessary tools and knowledge to help recognize the key risk factors and business models that truly work. Author D. Anthony Miles, joined us to discuss more of the ways to identify and explain the 5 risk factors and what is important to understand when starting a business.

  How do you build a company that truly matters? With so many companies within the same industry, it is important to make sure you address what is important to clients while also making a name for youself. Author of Matter, Move Beyond the Competition, Julie Williamson goes over the key facts and tactics that top companies have adapted to succeed within their industry. Tune in to hear more of the five ways companies win and how successful companies use disruption to matter and win!

  He's a serial entrepreneur and angel investor behind many notable startups and brands. Whether it's being a consultant or an investor, Kumar Arora is always pushing his work and concentrating on a variety of industries. He just finished Season 1 of the CNBC Show "Cleveland Hustles" produced by LeBron James and invested $200,000 in a firm to expand manufacturing and distribution.

  As one of the 253 Certified Financial Educators in the U.S. Shirlene Reeves helps others understand the importance of financial principles to enhance knowledge of the economy. Her experience in finance as well as her background in being an author of the Wealthy Woman Magazine helps her guide entrepreneurs grow their visibility and profitability.    

  With the power of two, Spinnaker Investment Group is climbing to new heights, delivering the highest level of comprehensive wealth management services for its clients. CEO Morgan Christen leads the investment committee in building customized solutions while President Joseph Stapleton helps businesses and individuals with customized investment management and solutions.

  A company dedicated to making a difference in the lives of its clients. NorthStar Moving Company has proven the state of the art way to move is with its red carpet service. And behind it all is co-founder Laura McHolm. She's building up the company with the base of sincere dedication to meeting the highest standards for service and integrity. And overall, emphasizes relationships with customers, employees, and the community.

Founded by four brothers - Dazadi began as a modest basketball hoop internet retailer. Today, they offer over 20,000 products, high customer service, and some of the finest home recreational goods brands in the world. It is also consistenly ranking on both the Inc. 5000 and the internet retailer magazine fastest growing companies list for the past five years. Co-Founder & CEO Jason Boyce joined us to share more of his experience in his once start-up firm and what it's like competing with big name companies.   

  As the author of over ten books and broad experience in mentoring people worldwide, International Leadership Mentor Marnie Swedberg shares her practical yet doable success strategies to help guide you in the right direction of your visions. And with the new year, now is the perfect time to start new practices and management to kick start 2017 in the right path.

  Arrow Marketing Company has over 20 years of direct mail marketing. And they're here to help companies like yours, turn visions into reality. With the current trends in marketing, Arrow Marketing Company is up to speed with what's the best and effective method that fits your firm. Registered Agent Phil Kessler joined us to share how we can find the most effective resource of marketing to reach our customers and prospects.

  Bo Burlingham is an Contributing Writer at Forbes and the author of five books. The most recent being Finish Big: How Great Entrepreneurs Exit Their Companies on Top. Bo joined our show to give us more  insight into how entrepreneurs can create highly valuable companies!