Critical Mass Radio Show

Ed McClements, Senior Vice President-Benefits of Barkley Insurance and Risk Management discusses ObamaCare in depth and explains what it will cost to get insurance on the new California Exchange System. Barkley Insurance & Risk Management is one of the premier risk management consultants and insurance brokers in California. Glen Garrity, Founder of G2 Identity Management explains how a business can defend itself against identity fraud and what firms should look for when checking a job applicant's identification. G2 Identity Management helps protect businesses from identity fraud and teaches them what steps to take to reduce their liability.

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.

Daniel McQuaid, President of OneOC joins our show to discuss the role his organization plays in Orange County. OneOC provides Nonprofits throughout Orange County with volunteer, training, consulting, and business services. Since 2000, Mr. McQuaid has been retained as a consultant to more than 125 Southern California nonprofits, providing growth planning, evaluation and training services. Daniel Wu, 2013 Light The Night Corporate Walk Chair for The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society talks with host Richard Franzi about The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's upcoming event, the 2013 Light The Night Walk. With help from events such as the Light The Night Walk, The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society has raised and invested more than $875 million in research aimed at helping all blood cancer patients live longer, healthy lives.

Jeff Green, Principal of PROXUS, LLC explains the role his firm plays in guiding companies through payroll, human resources, and employee benefits. PROXUS serves small and mid-sized organizations from a wide range of industries and markets.

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 Education Works joins our show to discuss his education-based Nonprofit that provides comprehensive support for economically disadvantaged communities to help children succeed.

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 Teen Entrepreneur Academy discusses his summer program, Teen Entrepreneur Academy, and how it is helping high school and college students prepare for a better future. Teen Entrepreneur Academy is a week-long residential summer camp at Concordia University that provides provides real-world business training that helps teenagers become leaders with ethics and integrity.

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 started three companies, received many industry awards, and his company was named one of America's fastest growing companies by Inc. Magazine. Colin Baden, CEO of Oakley discusses the opening of the first-ever Oakley store inside a professional sporting venue that opened on April 9th inside Angels Stadium. The store features a sports-bar-like “custom bar”, where fans can work with an Oakley expert to create eye wear designed for their performance needs. The new store, located in Section 113, debuts Oakley’s MLB licensed Angels apparel, watches, accessories, performance sunglasses and more.

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 business owners receive non-biased feedback from people that have had similar experiences and this helps to gain confidence in your professional decisions.  Timberlane handcrafts top-quality shutters with a keen attention to detail to fit their customers' exact shutter request, all at an affordable price.

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 breathtaking golf courses around.

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. Rachel Owens of Succession Strategies continues her monthly feature by discussing the 4 key elements to success when starting your own company. Dr. Bill Dorfman, Cosmetic Dentist at Century City Aesthetic Dentistry discusses future trends in oral care and the new technology produced to reduce patient exposure to radiation during X-Rays.  Dr. Dorfman is known as "America's Dentist" and his expertise is sought out by popular TV shows, such as "The Doctors" and "Extreme Makeover". Dr. Dorfman formed the hugely successful company, Discus Dental, Inc., which he later sold to widely recognized Philips Electronics.

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's extensive experience enables him to relate well to his clients and their customers and customize a plan that will lead to success. Bart Mroz, CEO of Sumo Heavy Industries discusses Sumo's philosophy of creating and developing outstanding eCommerce projects for their clients.  Sumo Heavy Industries is an eCommerce Design, Development and Consulting firm located in Philadelphia that helps build successful brands and create online retail solutions with proven results.