Critical Mass Radio Show

Professor, entrepreneur and author of Startup Leadership, Derek Lidow joined Critical Mass Radio Show to talk about best practices to help grow your business. Derek discusses the importance of business owners to have an entrepreneurial mindset and how to avoid mistakes that some successful businesses have made.  Todd Scherwin, Managing Partner at Fisher & Phillips joined Ric in the studio today to discuss some hot topics on the California Employment Laws. Todd and Ric talked about some of the recent changes in 2015 regarding labor laws and what CEO's and employees of middle market companies should know. 

Who is the Sandwich Generation? CEO of RNR Homecare Inc, Rejoyce Wilson-Herbert joined Critical Mass Radio Show to talk about her passion for helping others through her assisted home care company. Rejoyce talked to Ric about the Sandwich Generation and how her firm is helping them plan for future long term care along along with the importance of educating the public on options and resources they need to make informed decisions.

Stephanie Paul, executive speaking coach and CEO of Advance Your joined Ric in the studio to share with our audiences how to be a master of your own message. Stephanie also talked about her upcoming workshop for women speakers in March as well as her appearance as a guest speaker at the first ever TEDX held in Iran in April.  Who is the Sandwich Generation? CEO of RNR Homecare Inc, Rejoyce Wilson-Herbert joined Critical Mass Radio Show to talk about her passion for helping others through her assisted home care company. Rejoyce talked to Ric about the Sandwich Generation and how her firm is helping them plan for future long term care along along with the importance of educating the public on options and resources they need to make informed decisions. 

Are you looking to grow your business through social media in 2015? Founder of Clearvision Media, Sean Cannell joined Ric in the studio to discuss how middle market companies can effectively utilize social media marketing techniques to achieve real business results. As an expert in video and digital media, Sean talked about the new rules in video marketing and specifically how businesses can use the power of Youtube to successfully brand their business. 

Dr. John G. Locke, Founder of The Mystic Media Group joined Critical Mass Radio Show to talk about how middle market companies can incorporate the power of corporate social responsibility into their businesses. Dr. Locke showcased the firms launch of the Global Impact Entrepreneurship Network. Mystic Media Group is a leader in the digital transmedia industry and interactive marketing space. Are you looking to grow your business through social media in 2015? Founder of Clearvision Media, Sean Cannell joined Ric in the studio to discuss how middle market companies can effectively utilize social media marketing techniques to achieve real business results. As an expert in video and digital media, Sean talked about the new rules in video marketing and specifically how businesses can use the power of Youtube to successfully brand their business. 

Critical Mass for Business presents the first Speaker Series of 2015 with our featured guests Darcie Harris, trainer and speaker for women entrepreneurs; John Bradley Jackson, Director at California State University Fullerton Center of Entrepreneurship; France Helfer, CEO of Halo Healthcare, Inc; and Tomilee Gill, President of Executives Unlimited. Our panel of experts joined Ric live at California State University, Fullerton and discussed "Successful women and how they think Differently in Business." 

Keith Gerson, President of FranConnect joined Critical Mass Radio Show and talked about how FranConnect helps franchisees and franchisors with training, operations, marketing and ecommerce solutions. Keith also discusses what the future holds for FranConnect with the recent acquisition of the franchise software solutions company Process Peak. 

President and CEO of The Filice Insurance Agency, Ron Filice joins Critical Mass Radio Show to talk about the importance of workplace wellness incentives for middle market businesses. Ron also briefly discussed the ACA and its effects on middle market companies in the new year.  Keith Gerson, President of FranConnect joined Critical Mass Radio Show and talked about how FranConnect helps franchisees and franchisors with training, operations, marketing and ecommerce solutions. Keith also discusses what the future holds for FranConnect with the recent acquisition of the franchise software solutions company Process Peak. 

President of the Western Region of Cigna, Christopher DeRosa joined Critical Mass Radio Show to talk about the importance of having "a culture of health." Christopher discussed how many middle market companies should utilize the concept of "a culture of health" in the workplace which in turn will produce positive benefits for each individual employee and increase the health and productivity of the overall business. 

Author, master level coach, President and CEO of Kohler & Company, Dawn Kohler joined Ric in the studio to talk about how her firm is helping companies improve their business productivity through executive and management training techniques. Dawn shared with our audiences how she got involved in executive coaching as well as talking about her latest book, "The Invitation, A Weekend with Emma."  President of the Western Region of Cigna, Christopher DeRosa joined Critical Mass Radio Show to talk about the importance of having "a culture of health." Christopher discussed how many middle market companies should utilize the concept of "a culture of health" in the workplace which in turn will produce positive benefits for each individual employee and increase the health and productivity of the overall business. 

Managing partner at Hart King Law, William Hart joined Ric in the studio to talk about what middle market companies should be doing this new year to keep their business on track. William also shared with our audiences his guiding principal and his belief in the success of his business through the growth and support of his team.

Entrepreneurs and authors Michael Houlihan and Bonnie Harvey are back on Critical Mass Radio Show to talk to us about their latest book The Entrepreneurial Culture. The successful entrepreneurs discuss the two divisions of every company: sales and sales support, the number one hidden cost of any business and how to spot and hire people with entrepreneurial DNA, integrity and hustle.  Managing partner at Hart King Law, William Hart joined Ric in the studio to talk about what middle market companies should be doing this new year to keep their business on track. William also shared with our audiences his guiding principal and his belief in the success of his business through the growth and support of his team. 

Interested in opening up a steady growing franchise? Jeff Wesley, CFO of Two Men and a Truck joined Critical Mass Radio Show to talk about the growth of the franchise and its effect on the over all moving industry. Jeff also talks about the franchises expansion into the Los Angeles market as well as Orange County, CA. 

Executive Director of The Wooden Floor, Dawn Reese also joined our program to share with us how support through arts education has helped students and youth of low income communities graduate high school and attend college. Dawn talks about some of the programs The Wooden Floor offers its students to help instill confidence and self discipline to enrich their lives through dance and arts. The Wooden Floor is also a Santa Ana community non-profit and services youth in the surround cities and communities.

David Benavides, City Councilman of Santa Ana and Board Member of the organization KidWorks, joined Ric in the studio to share with our audiences some of the programs KidWorks offers to help low income students, youth and community members in central Santa Ana, CA. David talks about some of the challenges facing their organization and was excited to announce that KidWorks will be expanding its facilities to accommodate the growing number of community youth members by embarking on an exciting new capital campaign to fund the growth and services for this organization.  Executive Director of The Wooden Floor, Dawn Reese also joined our program to share with us how support through arts education has helped students and youth of low income communities graduate high school and attend college. Dawn talks about some of the programs The Wooden Floor offers its students to help instill confidence and self discipline to enrich their lives through dance and arts. The Wooden Floor is also a Santa Ana community non-profit

Jeff Blanton of The Blanton Group joins the show to discuss the topic of business growth and what key factors middle market firms should consider when promoting the progress of their company. Listen to what Jeff calls the 3 C's of taking on challenges while trying to grow a business. 

Jayson Duncan, Chief Storyteller at Miller Farm Media, discusses how his company helps middle market firms grow their businesses through the increasingly relevant medium of video marketing. Listen in at minute 4 to hear the 3 Key Types of video every Middle Market Firm must have on Youtube. 

Director of Public Works for the City of Anaheim, Natalie Meeks, joined Ric in the studio to talk about the launching of the Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center  (ARTIC). Natalie also talks about the December 8th official ribbon cutting ceremony to showcase Orange County's newest and innovative transportation facility. 

Jon Larson, president of Richweb, Inc. joined Critical Mass Radio Show to talk about some of the top concerns for his clients when dealing with internet performance, speeds and services. Richweb, Inc creates customized IT solutions such as cloud based phone systems and VPN performance. Jon also talks about Richweb's latest unveiling of Richmond, Virginia's first open internet exchange with the motto "Keep local traffic local."  Director of Public Works for the City of Anaheim, Natalie Meeks, joined Ric in the studio to talk about the launching of the Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center  (ARTIC). Natalie also talks about the December 8th official ribbon cutting ceremony to showcase Orange County's newest and innovative transportation facility. 

What is your business worth to someone who might want to buy your firm and what can you do about making it worth more in their eyes? John Warrillow, founder of The Sellability Score, joined Critical Mass Radio show to discuss how middle market companies can evaluate the sellability of their company. As the creator of the sellability score assessment, John also talks about the "Scalability Trifecta." Take the Sellability Score Assessment here!