Critical Mass Shows

David Wilson, Author of Visual Guide to Financial Markets joins host Richard Franzi to discuss his book and how understanding the financial markets could benefit business owners who have a lot of their investments tied-up in their business, rather than in the stock market. Mark Dubowe, Chairman of the Board at

Mark Whitley, CEO and Kathleen Kolenda, OC Regional VP of Easter Seals join our show to discuss how their Non-Profit, Easter Seals, got its start. Easter Seals helps people with disabilities and special needs, and their families, live better lives by teaching them life skills and job skills. Stephen Christensen, Founder & Executive Director of

Brian Johnson, Author of Into The Black, A Tale of True American Pedigree joins our show to discuss his debut novel that portrays the story of Ken Briece, the fictitious love child of Ayn Rand and Dale Carnegie. Brian’s story reminds us there is no greater definition of success than to live one’s life according to one’s own terms. Brian has starte...

Rick Skidmore, President & CEO of Timberlane, Inc. talks with host Richard Franzi about how his business has managed to make a comeback after falling on hard times.  Rick has been a member of CEO peer groups for over 12 years and believes they are beneficial because CEOs and b...

Donna Hoffmann, President of Women on Course joins our show to discuss her unique business and social golf events for women.  Whether you can hit the ball as well as Annika Sorenstam or you are hitting a golf ball for the first time, Women on Course has something for you at every event.  There are events held all over the United States at some of the best, most ...

Dr. Raymond Sfeir, Vice Chancellor of Chapman University will joined our show to discuss the California and Orange County Purchasing Managers Survey conducted by Chapman University. The purchasing managers survey is conducted quarterly and analyzes the direction of manufacturing activity in the state and county. Dr. Sfeir will share with our audience some of the results from this survey....

Al Migliaccio, CEO & Founder of Jamis Sales Success talks with host Richard Franzi about a relatively new method of raising money for businesses, called “crowd funding”.  Al’s firm, Jamis Sales Success, has consistently led emerging and early stage companies to correct the root cause of sales problems and build effective and efficient sales processes.  Al&rs...

Bryan Gianesin, Attorney Founder of Gianesin Law Firm joins our show to discuss the seven common mistakes made by business owners. Gianesin Law Firm represents entrepreneurs, family businesses, closely-held companies, start-ups firms, emerging businesses, non-profit entities, and professional practices. Bryan has advised over 400 start-ups, entrepreneurs and business clients over the last 25 years...

Patsy Nodilo, CEO of Pathlight Investors discusses with host Richard Franzi why she took a leap of faith and started her own firm.  Her firm, Pathlight Investors, was ranked in the Top 10 on the 2013 Ranking Arizona list for Financial/Investment Consulting Firms.  Patsy shares her views on the outlook of the economy, both short-term and long-term.

Dan Lubeck, CEO of Solis Capital Partners joins our show to discuss the role private equity plays in helping small businesses unlock their true potential and how business owners can develop a framework to determine their firm’s value. Solis Capital Partners is a lower middle-market private equity firm that prefers to invest in business service, manufacturing and val...