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

Ron Viggiano, President of Austin Taylor, Inc. joins our show to discuss his inspiration behind starting a custom-made men's business and casual wardrobe company. Austin Taylor Inc. designs and delivers custom wardrobes for men with a unique, one-on-one consultative approach.

Scott Hauge, President of CAL Insurance & Associates, Inc. discusses how his firm is connecting with their clients and potential clients through the use of their blogs: CAL Insurance Blog and Small Business California Blog. CAL Insurance & Associates, Inc is an independent insurance agency and an advocate for small business in San Francisco, California and the nation.

Vivian Clecak, Chief Executive Officer of Human Options discusses the services her organization provide to women and families suffering from domestic violence. Human Options aims to break the cycle of domestic violence through the use of community education programs for youth, violence prevention training programs for businesses, and medical and criminal justice professionals to motivate building a safer community.

Maureen Carasiti, Director of WorkFirst joins our show to explain how her organization is helping individuals with disabilities get and keep paid employment or operate their own business. WorkFirst is a division of Easter Seals Southern California and creates Customized Employment to assist individuals in securing a job tailored to their unique talents.

Belinda Bain, Owner & President of Action Zipline Tours, Action Segway Tours, and Action Aqua Flight joins our show to discuss how she has managed to create many successful businesses throughout Southern California. Belinda created the first zipline tour in Southern California, which takes place the beautiful Big Bear Mountains. She is currently preparing for her newest business venture, Action Aqua Flight, which opens on July 10th in Dana Point.

Virginia Lorimor, Owner of WIN Opportunities joins our show to discuss how her firm, WIN Opportunities, improves the efficiency and profitability of small and mid-sized businesses. WIN Opportunities offers al la carte services, as well as complete business packages.

Marcia Dávalos, Southern California Outreach Manager at Small Business Majority discusses how her organization can help mid market Orange County firms and the impact the Affordable Care Act will have on these businesses. Small Business Majority advocates for policies that create jobs and maximize business opportunities and cost savings in many different public policy areas.

Vicky Lee, Principal of Vision Mapping joins our show to discuss how she is helping business leaders and CEO's through the use of her step-by-step Vision Mapping program. Vicky focuses on getting her clients to have the "aha" moment, which helps them realize the new path to success they have been searching for.

Laila Pence and Dryden Pence, LPL Registered Principals at Pence Wealth Management discuss how their firm goes beyond traditional wealth management firms and broadens their clients’ options by creating alternative investment options.  Laila has been recognized by Barron’s Magazine as part of the top 1% of all financial advisers in the nation and #1 of the Wealth Managers in Orange County by the Orange County Business Journal.

Todd Cooper, CEO of NVISION Laser Eye Centers joins our show to discuss his leadership, strategy and vision of NVISION’s major expansion efforts. NVISION recently expanded into Northern California with the acquisition of Meister Eye & Laser Center and the Eye Surgery Center of Northern California.

Theresa Regli, Principal Analyst & Managing Director of The Real Story Group covers technology markets, focusing on digital & media asset management. Theresa uses her knowledge of digital & media asset management, enterprise search, and web content management to advise a multi-industry, worldwide customer base.

Deborah Dickson, President of Smith Dickson explains the impact of the tax code changes on small businesses.  Deborah also shares with our audience some mitigating positive effects of changes in depreciation and other areas in the new tax code.

Nancy Drew, Founder of  Drew & Associates International discusses her two books, "25 Sales Success Strategies” and “How to Be the Best Salesperson in Your Company in 60 Days or Less – Guaranteed!”.  Nancy is a business mentor and is a regular contributor for the San Diego Examiner as their sales expert.

Kristin Martin, Founder of Kristin Martin Productions joins our show to discuss how she transitioned from an elementary school teacher into owning her own high-end event production company. Kristin Martin Productions works with The American Liver Foundation, SOS Los Angeles, The Philharmonic Society, Mission Hospital, Project Hope Alliance, RARE Project, and Global Genes to produce many of their nonprofit events. Kristin's firm also produces the charity culinary event, Table for 10, for the Illumination Foundation.

Ralph Adamo, CEO & President of Integrity Wealth Management joins our show to discuss his article "Cultivating Warm Prospects on LinkedIn". In his article, he explains 3 techniques for using LinkedIn to your advantage and 5 insights and cautions based on firsthand experiences.

Chris Dyer, CEO of PeopleG2 was recently nominated for the Excellence in Entrepreneurship Award by the Orange County Business Journal. After his nomination, Chris contacted his fellow nominees to receive insight and connections.  Chris' firm creates risk management solutions for all human capital related transactions and decisions.