Critical Mass Radio Show

Patrick Dentinger, President of Absorption Systems Inc. joins host Richard Franzi and discusses his biomedical technology firm serving the pharmaceutical industry.

Armando de la Libertad, CEO of Delhi Center joins host Richard Franzi and discusses his organization and their annual fund raiser on October 26, 2012. Andrea Kooiman, Co-Founder of We Rock talks about her 3-year old non profit focused on helping middle school aged boys and girls prepare to safely run and finish the Annual Orange County Marathon.

Scott Alderton, Managing Partner Stubbs, Alderton & Markiles LLP joins host Richard Franzi to discuss how entrepreneurs can secure funding to grow their firms. Sima Hojati, Vice President California Bank & Trust talks about how banks historically and continue to be a key source for funds to help business owners grow their firms.

Je'net Kreitner, Executive Director of Grandmas House of Hope joins host Richard Franzi to discuss her organization.  Their mission is provide compassionate and uplifting transitional care for women in crisis and hungry children in Orange County. Phil Yaeger, Executive Director of AIDS Services Of Orange County. Their mission is to prevent the spread of HIV and improve the lives of men, women, and children affected with HIV/AIDS in Orange County. Kay Underhill and Doug Crowe, Wings of Purpose. Wings of Purpose is a not for profit organization that inspires, coaches and teaches youth leadership skills through aviation.

Dan Simon, President of Heliae talks with host Richard Franzi about his latest venture which is developing algae technology for a variety of applications.  Dan has over 20 years experience as a senior executive and entrepreneur. Douglas Cain, President of Lake Truck Lines and Lake Oilfield Services joins the show to share the story of his firm which was started by his father Joe Cain, Sr. in 1949 delivering fertilizer to farmers.  Douglas Cain took the firm over in 1982 and has grown it into a firm focused in the drilling products sector providing transportation services to customers such as Halliburton, Compass Energy Services, Baker Hughes, etc.

Steve Azhocar, Founder of Mag Magnet, Inc. is host Richard Franzi's first guest and shares the entrepreneurial story of how he started Mag Magnet, Inc. Rob DeFay and Eric Groset, Co-founders and Owners of Zipbuds talk about the inspiration for starting Zipbuds, the sporty line of earphones that won Travel & Leisure's best gadget award for 2012.

Sandy Gromball, President of Contemporary Software Concepts (CSC) is host Richard Franzi's featured guest.  Sandy discusses her firm which has a rich history in the greater Philadelphia area.  Contemporary Software Concepts has been in business for over 30 years.  Richard and Sandy touch on a wide variety of topics from the need for strategic partnerships to need to constantly re-invent your business to remain relevant in the marketplace.  Sandy is a 2011 recipient of the BRAVA! Women Achievement Award presented by Smart CEO Magazine.

Wayne Irving, CEO of Iconosys joins host Richard Franzi to discuss his fast-growing development company and its history of creating mobile apps for a wide variety of industries and clients. Ryan Foland, Founder of Bully Buster USA Bully Buster USA is a community outreach organization dedicated to the cause of eliminating bullying and Cyber-bullying in our schools and among our youth.

Heather Chandler, President of SealStrip shares her company's unique products.  They are resealable and easy to open packaging solutions that are essential to compete in highly competitive retail package food industry. Gary Master, Partner Eisneramper LLP talks with host Richard Franzi about his firm that provides a wide range of services such as: accounting, tax planning and preparation, audit insurance, corporate finance, employee benefits, and human capital advice.

Don Davis joins the show to talk about crowd funding in the US.  Don talks about the current parameters for how crowd funding can be used to fund projects and other efforts here in US compared to what is being done internationally. Janeane Bernstein is an accomplished voice-over artist with an impressive body of work.  She discusses how she is creating her own unique brand within a highly competitive industry.

Daniel Ozbun, Founder of Daniel's Moving and Storage is the featured guest and he shares a wide range of ideas based on his experience starting and growing his moving and storage firm.  Daniel has built a company with multiple locations in Arizona and Kansas while creating a company culture focused on the client.  Make sure to spend time listening and learning from this special entrepreneur.

Chris Strong and John Cameron of Brigante, Cameron, Watters and Strong appear on the program to discuss the topic of employee fraud and internal controls.  The average business losses 5% of their revenue to employee fraud.  We talk about the causes of fraud and what a business owner should look for to try and detect if fraud is happening at their firm. Lisa Goodwin, Chief Creative Officer Accelerated Marketing Services. Lisa has built a business that helps her clients get raving fans and loyal customers through social media, branding, customer engagement and marketing solutions.  She built her business on fresh ideas and insights.  Listen to learn how Lisa is helping her clients build brand equity that connects and converts.

Lauren Solomon of Image by Lauren Solomon joins the show and shares some insight into the importance of personal branding and image for today's business executive.  We also discuss her book, Image Matters! First Steps on the Journey to Your Best Self. Lauren is the former Vice President of Professional Image Development for Chase Manhattan Bank and is an international speaker. Bryan Bentrott, Managing Director of Dexus Property Group provides an update on the state of commercial real estate development in Southern California.  Bryan discusses whether buying  a commercial building is smart decision in today's economy.

Liz Luna of Lunas Glass Works joins guest host Paul Roberts and discusses the how they have made the quality of their work their first priority in their custom glass business.  They are a third generation family business.  Through the years they have seen first hand that you get what you pay for and how looking for a deal can be dangerous for your brand.

Lance Rogers Owner Rogers and Associates/Rogers Land Transfer joins Guest Host Paul Roberts and discusses the difficulties in the legal profession overall caused by the standard billable hour model (6 minute increments).  Listen to hear Lance's passionate discussion with Paul about how he is addressing this issue with his clients.

Allison Hickey, Executive Director for Orange County American Diabetes Association is on the program and discusses her organization's mission serving and educating Orange County on the disease diabetes.  American Diabetes mission is to prevent and cure diabetes and to improve the lives of all people affected by diabetes.  Tune to learn more about the organization's work and the role they play in serving Orange County.

Jacquin Davidson, 1st Vice President Independence Bank shares stories about her work within the non-profit sector of Orange County.  Independence Bank believes in strong and vibrant local communities and strives to reinvest in the communities they serve.  Listen to learn more about how Jacquin's focus on non-profits is helping to fulfill Independence Bank's goal of reinvesting in Orange County communities. Jim Williams, General Manager EagleRider Motorcycle Rentals In 1992 EagleRider pioneered the Harley-Davidson motorcycle rental concept and the guided motorcycle tour business.  Today, they are the world's largest motorcycle tourism company specializing in rentals of motorcycles and other products.  Learn more from Jim Williams about the EagleRider business model and how they operate in Orange County, CA.

Shelly Holland, President and CEO of Jomar Association Services joins host Richard Franzi to discuss her path as an entrepreneur and business owner. She also talks about selling her firm to a national firm where she is now a senior executive. Michael Araten, President & CEO of K'Nex brings the story of the business he now leads.  They are a 3rd generation family business in the plastic injection molding industry.  Today they have a global brand in the construction toy market and through the use of automation and advanced manufacturing techniques make all their products domestically.  Learn more about how to compete in the global marketplace from Michael.

Kim Kelley Thompson, Executive Producer Beautiful Life Productions discusses the Top 5 Sales Professionals of OC event held on June 28th.  Pre-recorded interviews of the speakers from the event are played during the live interview with Kim. Michelle Seiler, Professional Real Estate Agent talks about the Orange County housing market which has been chaotic for both buyers and sellers.  Michelle provides insight on the area of short sales.  Short sales are a possible way for sellers to avoid foreclosure and an opportunity for a buyer to save money.

Tom Krekel, Founder of Full Sail Strategies and explores the concept of business model generation and modification.  Tom outlines the key steps a business leader needs to take to develop or update the firm''s business model.  The book "Business Model Generation" by Alexandar Osterwalder is discussed as Tom uses the framework outlined in the book to help his clients navigate the challenging process of creating a business model that delivers growth.