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

A professor in the Department of Economics at California State University Fullerton, Dr. Mira Farka joined us in the studio to give us an update on the current economic forecast. Dr. Farka briefly touched on many top trending topics for discussion such as the impact of growing technology and the state of the current labor market. 

Our host Ric Franzi attended the annual Women Helping Women Mission Possible Fashion Show and was able to talk to a few attendees about event. Women helping Women Men to Work is a non profit organization who's mission is to provide "employment support services to empower disadvantaged men, women and teens to achieve economic self sufficiency through employment success."

Robin Sinclair, the executive director at the Casa Youth Shelter joined our program to talk about her path through many different non-profit organizations and how she became involved with Casa Youth Shelter. Casa Youth Shelter was founded by Myldred E. Jones in 1978 and its mission is to provide temporary shelter for runaways and youth in crisis.

Russel Hornbeek, Founder and CEO of Music Saves Lives, joined us in the studio to talk about his passion for starting this organization that raises awareness of blood disease and the importance of blood donation among todays youth. Russel tells us a little more about the organizations partnerships with summer music festivals and how young people are inspired and motivated to participate in the blood donation cause. 

Robin Sinclair, the executive director at the Casa Youth Shelter joined our program to talk about her path through many different non-profit organizations and how she became involved with Casa Youth Shelter. Casa Youth Shelter was founded by Myldred E. Jones in 1978 and its mission is to provide temporary shelter for runaways and youth in crisis.

Ever wondered how much ethics plays a part in business? Mark Pastin, Ethics Consultant and Author of Making an Ethical Difference: Tools for Better Action, joined our program to talk about how taking a look at your ethical strategy and incorporating ethical changes can effect the success of your middle market company.

Managing Partner at VACO Richmond in Richmond, VA, Renee Fisher joined our show to discuss how quality customer service and highly valued business ethics has earned VACO a successful name among its clients of middle market companies in the Virginia area. VACO Richmond is a family of about 28 like minded LLC's across the nation including Southern California locations in Los Angeles, Orange County and San Diego.

Co-author of Gordon Gekko, CEO: Lessons from Wall Street for a Winning Attitude, Dave Bowman joined our program to talk about how the book can help CEO's and leaders of middle market companies grow their business. Authors Doug Hess and Dave Bowman write about tips and strategies on how to utilize business information and put them into productive action in order to create a successful business.

Newly appointed CEO of Community Bank, David Misch joined us in the studio to discuss some of the trends in commercial bank lending and shared with us how his experiences and expertise lead him to become a part of Community Bank. Community Bank is an independent and family owned bank with 17 branches across Southern California serving the needs of small and middle market companies.

Foundation Director of Golden West College Foundation, Bruce Berman returned to the show to talk about the foundations latest event the 17th annual gala. Our host Ric Franzi attended the event and shared some the nights great highlights and interviews with some of the attendees of the extravagant event.

Founder and CEO of The Mind Aware, Dana Wilde joined our program to discuss how the power of positive thinking and action can truly effect your personal life and business life. Dana talks about how she is helping CEO's and business leaders of middle market companies retrain their brain to achieve business growth and success.

Ever wonder how the world of online gaming could create a significant impact on social development as well as business development? Genese Davis, Author of The Holders Dominion, joined us in the studio to discuss how her path lead her to becoming a thought leader in the gaming culture and its social development. Genese is also a host, media personality and dips in a cluster of other roles as a business women. 

Founder and CEO of The Mind Aware, Dana Wilde joined our program to discuss how the power of positive thinking and action can truly effect your personal life and business life. Dana talks about how she is helping CEO's and business leaders of middle market companies retrain their brain to achieve business growth and success.