Critical Mass Business Talk Show | Orange County’s Longest-Running Business Talk Show

Founder and CEO of his own firm Girolami Legal Group, Anthony Girolami joined us in the studio to discuss how middle market companies can use exporting to grow their business sales. Anthony talks about his unusual business path that has now lead him to be able to market and assist companies all over the nation, Mexico and Latin America. Ever wanted to know how powerful the pull of customers are in business? Chuck Wall, founder and CEO of MarketPower Group joined our program to discuss some of the most important customer powers that drive businesses. Chuck talks to us about how middle market companies can better understand the needs of customers and in turn utilize them to profit and grow their business.

Critical Mass Radio Show presents Final Fridays LIVE at Brandman University. Our expert panelists included Adam Chapnick, principal evangelist for IndieGoGo; Torrey Tayenaka, CEO and co-founder of Sparkhouse; and Cathy Margolin, Associate Dean of Brandman University. Our guest panelists enthusiastically discussed the issue of how middle market companies can use crowdfunding as a strategic funding option and how utilizing this resource has become a growing trend among many businesses.

Linda Landers, Founder and CEO of Girl Power Marketing joined us in the studio to discuss the role and power of women in business purchasing decisions. Linda says that in reality, women make up the majority of consumer purchases and can be an influential target audience for middle market companies.

Founder and CEO of FiveToolCFO, Inc., Lara DeVito joined our program to talk about how her firm is helping middle market companies improve their business strategy by hiring and working with a senior financial executive. Lara is a strong believer in research driven sourcing and contributes that to success with her clients. Linda Landers, Founder and CEO of Girl Power Marketing joined us in the studio to discuss the role and power of women in business purchasing decisions. Linda says that in reality, women make up the majority of consumer purchases and can be an influential target audience for middle market companies.

Steve Gross, managing director at Edison Capital Partners joined our program to discuss how his firm is helping middle market companies increase business profitability. Steve shares with our audiences how his firm helps identify disruptive factors that can hinder a company's profitability and success.

Dean of the School of Business and Professional Studies at Brandman University, Dr. Glenn Worthington joins our program to talk about what brought him to Brandman University. Dr. Worthington also discusses the growth of the university since its beginnings and dabbles into Brandman's newest endeavor to create a Competency Based Education program for their students.

President of Pest Shield Pest Control Dominick Alongi, joined our show from Texas to talk about his firm has become innovators in the pest control industry through the company's principle of practicing excellent customer service. Dominick shares with us some of the ups and downs of the pest control industry and how he continues to run a successful business.

Jason Fair, Chief Executive Officer at Genesis Consulting, having just stepped off a plane from Romania at a NATO conference to join our program, discussed how his background in SAP technologies is helping his clients of middle market companies. Jason talks about how many CEO's and business leaders of middle market companies are reluctant to use SAP technologies for fear of the unknown, but in the end, says it will become a great asset to creating effective business strategies and solutions. President of Pest Shield Pest Control Dominick Alongi, joined our show from Texas to talk about his firm has become innovators in the pest control industry through the company's principle of practicing excellent customer service. Dominick shares with us some of the ups and downs of the pest control industry and how he continues to run a successful business.

Entering and winning her first pageant as Ms. Senior Orange County 2013, Fabie Combs joins our program to talk about the Ms. Senior California of America organization. Founded in 1972, the organization aims to honor and promote women who have reached the "age of elegance". Fabie also shares with us some of the work she has done and the events she has been able to participate in as Ms. Senior Orange County 2013.

After accidentally becoming the founder and CEO of Working Wardrobes 24 years ago, Jerri Rosen has worked to continuously grow the organization. Jerri joined us in the studio to talk about some of the programs and services offered by Working Wardrobes serving men, women, young adults and veterans entering the workforce. Jerri also talks about the organizations up coming event called VetNet Nite. Entering and winning her first pageant as Ms. Senior Orange County 2013, Fabie Combs joins our program to talk about the Ms. Senior California of America organization. Founded in 1972, the organization aims to honor and promote women who have reached the "age of elegance". Fabie also shares with us some of the work she has done and the events she has been able to participate in as Ms. Senior Orange County 2013.

Senior Vice President at BB&T Insurance Service of California, Glen Carlson joined us in the studio to talk about some of the biggest risk management issues facing business leaders and CEO's of middle market companies. Glen shared with us some examples of how risk management can greatly effect a company and what types of business solutions and actions a firm should take.

Steve Gross, managing director at Edison Capital Partners joined our program to discuss how his firm is helping middle market companies increase business profitability. Steve shares with our audiences how his firm helps identify disruptive factors that can hinder a company's profitability and success. Senior Vice President at BB&T Insurance Service of California, Glen Carlson joined us in the studio to talk about some of the biggest risk management issues facing business leaders and CEO's of middle market companies. Glen shared with us some examples of how risk management can greatly effect a company and what types of business solutions and actions a firm should take.

Founder and CEO of The Payments Company in Richmond, VA, Steve Winston joined our program to discuss how his firm is helping clients from middle market companies switch to a digital and automated vendor payment method. The Payments Company helps its clients customize and manager an efficient e-payment program

Darrell Pearson, Principal at PBK Incorporated, an architecture engineering and planning firm, joined our program to discuss how their passion for client driven services have helped middle market companies reach their goals. Founder and CEO of The Payments Company in Richmond, VA, Steve Winston joined our program to discuss how his firm is helping clients from middle market companies switch to a digital and automated vendor payment method. The Payments Company helps its clients customize and manager an efficient e-payment program.

Founder and CEO of Intelligent Conversations, Mike Carroll joined our program today to share with our audiences some of the biggest challenges facing CEO's of middle market companies when it comes to their sales strategies. Mike also talks about his blog series that is targeted to business leaders on how to asses their current sales plans and some effective sales solutions.

Joan Gladstone, Founder and CEO of Gladstone International joined us in the studio to talk about how her firm is helping middle market companies deal with business crisis. Joan talks about her first major case in which she took on the crisis management of the Orange County bankruptcy back in 1994.

Want to know what are the workplaces biggest time wasters? James Alampi founder and Managing Director of Alampi and Associates, LLP joined our program today to talk about what employers and employees can do to avoid big time wasting barriers and focus on executing and achieving business results. Joan Gladstone, Founder and CEO of Gladstone International joined us in the studio to talk about how her firm is helping middle market companies deal with business crisis. Joan talks about her first major case in which she took on the crisis management of the Orange County bankruptcy back in 1994.

Jim Canfield, CEO of Renaissance Executive Forums, joined us in the studio today to talk about how the international organization of CEO Peer Groups is helping business leaders of middle market firms. Jim has been involved in this CEO Peer Group for over 20 years and attributes his own success in business to the power of collaborating with other CEO's through Renaissance Executive Forums.

Ron Ashkenas, Senior Partner at Schaffer Consulting joined the show to discuss how his firm is helping CEO's and businesses leaders of middle market companies achieve rapid results.

Founder and CEO of the Chicago based marketing and communications firm Arment Dietrich, Gini Dietrich joined the program to talk about how middle market companies can use technology and digital communications to drive sales in a businesses. Gini also talks about the motivation behind her blog Spin Sucks. Ron Ashkenas, Senior Partner at Schaffer Consulting joined the show to discuss how his firm is helping CEO's and businesses leaders of middle market companies achieve rapid results.

Founder and Managing Partner at The Fidelis Group, Bruce Conklin joined the program to discuss how his firm is helping middle market companies compete in a changing and growing marketplace. With Bruce's background in business turnaround, Bruce leads his company to focus on assisting his clients in risk management, operations solutions and marketing strategies.

Did you know that approximately 90% of all texts are opened within 3 minutes of being received? Mark Nielsen, founder and executive chairman of TextPower, Inc. joined us in the studio to talk about how his firm is using the power of text messaging as a means for faster and a more cost effective communication application for businesses. Founder and Managing Partner at The Fidelis Group, Bruce Conklin joined the program to discuss how his firm is helping middle market companies compete in a changing and growing marketplace. With Bruce's background in business turnaround, Bruce leads his company to focus on assisting his clients in risk management, operations solutions and marketing strategies.

Leo Munoz, a Director of Risk Advisory Services at Padgett Stratemann joins the program from San Antonio, Texas to talk about how his firm helps middle market companies from becoming victims of fraud. Leo specializes in risk advisory services for his clients and insists that all companies, big or small, non-profit or for profit are all at risk for fraud.

VP of Western Region at Sonic Mobile Hank Mondaca joined our program to talk about the usage of text and mobile marketing. Hank discusses some of the factors on how mobile marketing can be effective to middle market companies trying to reach out to their target audiences.

Linda LoRe, Co-founder and CEO of Injoy Global joined us in the studio today to discuss why the majority of employees are unsatisfied in their work environment and what CEO's and executives of middle market companies can do to change this alarming attitude. VP of Western Region at Sonic Mobile Hank Mondaca joined our program to talk about the usage of text and mobile marketing. Hank discusses some of the factors on how mobile marketing can be effective to middle market companies trying to reach out to their target audiences.

Author and speaker, Mark Murphy of the Leadership IQ joined our program to break down the science of leadership. Mark shared with us his step by step program for business leaders and entrepreneurs on how to recognize and learn effective leadership skills in order to maintain a successful and motivated workforce.

Eileen McDargh, the founder and CEO of the Resiliency Group joined us in the studio to talk about the power of communication and how middle market firms can use the power of resiliency to achieve success in their business. Eileen defines resiliency as growing through challenge or opportunity to achieve success and attributes the growing productivity and motivation to this attitude. Author and speaker, Mark Murphy of the Leadership IQ joined our program to break down the science of leadership. Mark shared with us his step by step program for business leaders and entrepreneurs on how to recognize and learn effective leadership skills in order to maintain a successful and motivated workforce.

Craig Forbes, founder of Alpha Omega Wealth Management in Virginia joined our show to talk about how his firm helps manage investments and financial issues for individuals and middle market companies. Craig contributes the success of the firm through its commitment and involvement with the community of central Virginia.

Business adviser and innovation consultant, Thomas J. Buckholtz of T.J. Buckholtz & Associates, joined our program to discuss how he has used business innovation to help his clients and talks about how middle market companies can benefit from his method of the Direct Outcomes checklists. Craig Forbes, founder of Alpha Omega Wealth Management in Virginia joined our show to talk about how his firm helps manage investments and financial issues for individuals and middle market companies. Craig contributes the success of the firm through its commitment and involvement with the community of central Virginia.

Candace Chromy, Executive Director of the Heritage Museum of Orange County and James Eckel, the Director of Development of the Heritage Museum of Orange County joined us in the studio to share more about the museums newest project renovation of The Maag Farmhouse.

Director of the Golden West College Foundation Bruce Berman and foundation board member Kevin Macaulay joined the program to share more about the goals and mission of the Golden West College Foundation. Bruce and Kevin also discuss the foundations main fundraising event, the 17th annual Golden West College Gala on April 5, 2014.

Candace Chromy, Executive Director of the Heritage Museum of Orange County and James Eckel, the Director of Development of the Heritage Museum of Orange County joined us in the studio to share more about the museums newest project renovation of The Maag Farmhouse. Director of the Golden West College Foundation Bruce Berman and foundation board member Kevin Macaulay joined the program to share more about the goals and mission of the Golden West College Foundation. Bruce and Kevin also discuss the foundations main fundraising event, the 17th annual Golden West College Gala on April 5, 2014.

Managing Partner at Affinity Alliance, Inc., Chuck Hester joined our program to talk about how to utilize the power and resources of social media outlets such as LinkedIn to reach your target audiences and build both a personal and professional brand. Chuck also talks about his weekly podcasts Linked Conversations.

Larry Sidoti, VP of Development at Yogurtland joined us in the studio to talk about how Yogurtland revolutionary concept of self service set Yogurtland apart from the rest of the soft serve yogurt brands. Larry discuss the three factors that are key points in the success of a brand: a high quality product, a good value proposition and an interactive experience. Managing Partner at Affinity Alliance, Inc., Chuck Hester joined our program to talk about how to utilize the power and resources of social media outlets such as LinkedIn to reach your target audiences and build both a personal and professional brand. Chuck also talks about his weekly podcasts Linked Conversations.

Big Data/Cloud Technical Architect Consultant Lynn Langit, joined our program to talk about the latest trend in data technology and how middle market companies and business leaders can benefit from using this new technology to help grow and expand their firm.

Dr. Chip Espinoza, Author and Director of Organizational Psychology Program at Concordia University Irvine as well as Senior Consultant with Red Tree Leadership joined us in the studio today to discuss his book Managing The Millennials and the issues surrounding millennials entering the current workforce. Big Data/Cloud Technical Architect Consultant Lynn Langit, joined our program to talk about the latest trend in data technology and how middle market companies and business leaders can benefit from using this new technology to help grow and expand their firm.

Norm Bour, founder of Vape Mentors joined our program to talk about how his business background and experience lead him to create Vape Mentors in which he mentors and guides newly formed business owners and entrepreneurs, mostly coming from the millennial generation, on how to run a successful business.

Jeff Weiss, the CEO of My Open Road joined us in the studio today to talk about how businesses can participate in the green conservation movement through the promotion of social and environmental responsibility. The My Open Road app allows consumers to monitor way in which they can use the most energy efficient means of transportation. Norm Bour, founder of Vape Mentors joined our program to talk about how his business background and experience lead him to create Vape Mentors in which he mentors and guides newly formed business owners and entrepreneurs, mostly coming from the millennial generation, on how to run a successful business.

Glenn Perkins, owner of Renaissance Executive Forums Silicon Valley, joined us in the studio today to talk about how Executive Forums Silicon Valley is helping middle market businesses to achieve success through his guiding principle of utilizing the power of a team.

Larry Sternberg, President of Talent Plus returns to the program to talk about what business leaders and business executives do that put off and disengage their employees. Larry discusses out some of the what not to do points in order to keep a high level of employee engagement and a motivated corporate culture.

Basel Almashat, owner of Super Green Solutions in Orange County, CA joined us in the studio talk about his passion for green energy solutions and how both companies and individuals can start to utilize these solutions little by little to create a greener and cleaner future.

Thomas Gay, Executive Chief Officer of Refer.com joined our program to talk about the power of trust based selling and how the referral technology program can be beneficial to business leaders and CEO's. Refer.com was a result of a business merger between 22Touch and TrustedTeam LLC. Basel Almashat, owner of Super Green Solutions in Orange County, CA joined us in the studio talk about his passion for green energy solutions and how both companies and individuals can start to utilize these solutions little by little to create a greener and cleaner future.

John Twist, Vice President of Franchise at Batteries Plus Bulbs, joined our program today to talk about the driving force behind the expansion of the battery and bulbs industry. Batteries Plus Bulbs currently has over 600 franchises across the country.

Jeff Black, Partner at McDermott and Bull Executive Search Firm, returned to our studio to discuss his "Fit" model to success in finding the right executive for a client firm as well as discussing the state of the executive labor market in Southern California. John Twist, Vice President of Franchise at Batteries Plus Bulbs, joined our program today to talk about the driving force behind the expansion of the battery and bulbs industry. Batteries Plus Bulbs currently has over 600 franchises across the country.

Steve Smith the president and founder of Growth Source Coaching, joined our program today talk about the types business consulting strategies his firm offers starting with a Business Growth Assessment. Steve also has a blog series targeting business owners from all over in which he has recently expanded by adding guest bloggers collaborating in similar business idea formats.

Torrey Tayenaka, Co-founder of Sparkhouse production company, joined us in the studio today to discuss the power of video marketing and how it not just markets a brand, but tells a story. Torrey started his first production company at age 15 and has plans to continuing expanding his brand and vision. Steve Smith the president and founder of Growth Source Coaching, joined our program today talk about the types business consulting strategies his firm offers starting with a Business Growth Assessment. Steve also has a blog series targeting business owners from all over in which he has recently expanded by adding guest bloggers collaborating in similar business idea formats.

Rae Shirer, District Governor for Rotary District 5320 joined us in the studio to talk about the Rotary International organization. Rae shared with us the different avenues of service that Rotary participates in as well as some up coming Rotary projects within District 5320. Letty Gali, Director and Co-founder of LOT318 joined our program to talk about how her organization focuses on empowering others to make a difference in their own community. Letty shared her passion for helping others and her goals and vision for the future of the organization.

Angelo Ponzi, founder of Strategic Market Intelligence joined us in the studio as our 800th guest of the Critical Mass Radio Show. Angelo shared with our audiences how to use social media platforms and engage target audiences to market a brand.

Joseph Payne, founder and CEO of Arcturus Therapeutics joined us in the studio today to share with us how we went from being a chemist to an entrepreneur and how his firm uses new RNA technologies to create treatment for diseases. Kenneth Hulbert, executive vice president at DAUM Commerical Real Estate Services joined the program to talk about what makes a top sales performer. Founded in 1904, DAUM Commercial Real Estate is the oldest Real Estate company in California.

Colin Day, founder and CEO of iCIMS joined the program to discuss how he is using SaaS (service as a software) to create talent based solutions and improve the quality of talent acquisition. David Fealkoff, the founder of Adaptive Evolution Partners joined us in the studio to talk about his consulting firm and how using a new evolution of technologies contribute to the progression and success of businesses.