Critical Mass Radio Show

"To improve the care, quality of life and survival rate of children with malignant disease."  Hall of Fame Baseball Great, Rod Carew and the Executive Director of Pediatric Cancer Research Foundation, Jeri Wilson, joined Ric in the studio for the Critical Mass Non-Profit Radio Show to discuss their partnership in working to help fund research and the lives of children and families battling cancer. Rod talks more about the annual golf classic to help bring awareness to the community about pediatric cancer.

Is communication and teamwork a treasured aspect in your company? Are you looking to create a unique one-of-a-kind culture within your company? Critical Mass Radio show guest Dr. Sherry Nooravi of Strategy Meets Performance joined Ric to discuss ways to create teamwork and communication skills within your business, starting with your CEO and senior team. With the help of her team, you'll be seeing more engaged employees with higher satisfaction and teamwork than you could ever imagine!

Keeping up the latest technology and digital trends can be an obstacle for many senior citizens. CEO and co-founder of grandPad, Scott Lien joined Ric in the studio to talk about how the grandPad is creating a solution to that generation and technology gap between the older generation and their family and friends. 

Carol Fox from the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of America returns to Critical Mass Radio Show to talk about the foundation's upcoming events and the latest in what the foundation is doing to bring more awareness to the Crohn's and Colitis cause.  Keeping up the latest technology and digital trends can be an obstacle for many senior citizens. CEO and co-founder of grandPad, Scott Lien joined Ric in the studio to talk about how the grandPad is creating a solution to that generation and technology gap between the older generation and their family and friends. 

Critical Mass Radio Show hosted the second ESOP roundtable panel featuring guests Hilary J. Schnieder, CEO of ESOP Corporate Resources and Marc G. Nelson, President of ESOP Corporate Resources. Our guest panelist discuss with Ric the benefits of Employee Stock Ownership Plans and how CEO's and executives of middle market companies can implement these programs and resources into their businesses. 

Our second featured guest on Critical Mass Radio Show, Maxine Shapiro, joined Azia in the studio. As a corporate trainer, coach and keynote speaker using one the most exhilarating forces in business today, improv, Maxine Shapiro describes her process that has transformed rote customer service into an Awesome, Outrageous, Legendary Customer Experience for small to large size  businesses and the why-and-how leaders can create an innovative and collaborative culture with motivated employees.

Today's show guest hosted by Azia Celestino featured our first guest Sherry Benjamins, CEO of S. Benjamins & Company, Inc. Sherry joined Critical Mass Radio Show to share her experiences and expertise in how CEO's and executives of middle market companies can strategically find and hire exceptional job candidates for their business.  Our second featured guest on Critical Mass Radio Show, Maxine Shapiro, joined Azia in the studio. As a corporate trainer, coach and keynote speaker using one the most exhilarating forces in business today, improv, Maxine Shapiro describes her process that has transformed rote customer service into an Awesome, Outrageous, Legendary Customer Experience for small to large size  businesses and the why-and-how leaders can create an innovative and collaborative culture with motivated employees.

How to Find Funding  for Entrepreneurial Ventures  Critical Mass Radio Speaker Series with Brandman University Tuesday, June 23rd, 2015 from 5:30pm-7:30pm Meet the Panel hosted by Richard Franzi Michael Sawitz, FastStart.studio Founder Michael Sawitz is a serial entrepreneur; keynote speaker; adjunct professor at Cal State Fullerton; and founder of FastStart.studio, a mixed use business incubator in Irvine. He has held founder of C-level positions for over forty years in the apparel industry, equipment distribution, and retail arenas. Michael's work has been published nationally, and he’s appeared on several print and radio talk shows. His charity work includes: President of the National Alliance of Ship Centers, Board of Directors for the Tech Coast Venture Network, The Center of Entrepreneurship for Cal State Fullerton, Professional Mentors Advisors & Coaches, and Charter Member of TiE, the World’s Largest Entrepreneurial Education Organization. Monica Shukla, Brandman University Associate

Are you an entrepreneur looking to connect with other entrepreneurs and small business owners? Are you a CEO or executive looking to connect with small businesses? Rieva Lesonsky, CEO of GrowBiz Media, joined Ric in the studio to talk about how GrowBiz Media is helping small businesses and entrepreneurs learn the right tools and practice the right skills to become successful and grow their business. 

Do you know about the benefits of banking with Pacific Mercantile Bank? Steven Buster, CEO of Pacific Mercantile Bank (PMC) joined Ric in the studio to talk about his experience in business banking and what PMC offers its clients in terms of personal, business and online banking. 

CEO of Rhythm Interactive, Craig Cooke joined Critical Mass Radio Show to discuss how his firm is helping clients of middle market companies to better understand their business goals as well as the needs of their customers.  Do you know about the benefits of banking with Pacific Mercantile Bank? Steven Buster, CEO of Pacific Mercantile Bank (PMC) joined Ric in the studio to talk about his experience in business banking and what PMC offers its clients in terms of personal, business and online banking. 

Did you know that a Women Business Enterprise (WBE) certification can offer multiple benefits?  Critical Mass Radio Show hosted a roundtable discussion featuring our guests, Rachel Owens, a representative for Tri-Circle Financial Strategies; Michele Richardson, CEO of ACR Builders, Inc.; and John Bachofer, President of the Institute of Supply Management Orange County. Our guests dive into topics of WBEs, if your business is eligible, and how to leverage this tool for success.

Are you looking to save on your company expenses?  Chris Chalmers, certified representative at Affinity24 joined Critical Mass Radio Show to talk about multiple solutions his firm offers businesses and non-profits when it comes to getting what you need and saving what you can.

Have you ever practiced the art of Tai Chi?  Troyce Thome, owner of Thai Chi for Health, will discuss how her organization helps people to restore physical and mental health by implementing this form of Chinese martial art. Are you looking to save on your company expenses?  Chris Chalmers, certified representative at Affinity24 joined Critical Mass Radio Show to talk about multiple solutions his firm offers businesses and non-profits when it comes to getting what you need and saving what you can.

In 2010, 7 children died as a result of child abuse in Orange County and over 38,000 more cases of child abuse were reported. Eldon Baber, Executive Director from the The Raise Foundation will discuss the mission of Orange County's Official Child Abuse Prevention Council and how the organization is strengthening families.

Are you looking for tax and financial reporting solutions for your business? Dan Whittaker, Managing Partner at Whittaker and Company, joined Critical Mass Radio show to talk more about how his firm is working middle market  management team on the strategies and drivers that move key performance areas in your business. In 2010, 7 children died as a result of child abuse in Orange County and over 38,000 more cases of child abuse were reported. Eldon Baber, Executive Director from the The Raise Foundation will discuss the mission of Orange County's Official Child Abuse Prevention Council and how the organization is strengthening families.

Dr. Jack Singer, author of his latest book "The Financial Advisors Ultimate Stress Mastery Guide" returns to Critical Mass Radio Show to highlight some of the major stressors effecting physical and mental stress to executives and CEO's running middle market companies. 

Ron Reed, CEO of NWP Services Corporation joined Critical Mass Radio Show to talk about how his firm is helping middle market companies in the multifamily operations industry maximize their company's cost recovery and sustainability.  Dr. Jack Singer, author of his latest book "The Financial Advisors Ultimate Stress Mastery Guide" returns to Critical Mass Radio Show to highlight some of the major stressors effecting physical and mental stress to executives and CEO's running middle market companies. 

Co-founder and entrepreneur John Iavarone joined Critical Mass Radio Show to talk about his product ChillaVino. John shared with our audiences the concept behind ChillaVino and the business process for marketing this unique product. ChillaVino is currently launching its business campaign through Kickstarter.com. 

CEO of Roy Englebrecht Promotions and Fight Club OC, Roy Englebrecht joined us in the studio to talk about his unique business model and how he got started with Fight Club OC. Roy talks about finding a niche in the industry to market and promote boxing and MMA fights in Orange County, as well as some of the trends in this popular and growing industry.  Co-founder and entrepreneur John Iavarone joined Critical Mass Radio Show to talk about his product ChillaVino. John shared with our audiences the concept behind ChillaVino and the business process for marketing this unique product. ChillaVino is currently launching its business campaign through Kickstarter.com.