Critical Mass Radio Show

Bob Walters, CEO of Freight Management  joins host Ric Franzi and they discuss FMI and it's business model.  FMI is not carrier-owend.  FMI is a part of a continuing trend amog companies who want to reduce cost and simplify management of their inbound and outbound freight.  Rather than maintain a limited logistics deparment, these companies have incorporated FMI and their programs as part of their daily operations.

Vic Hausmaninger, Partner at HBLA talks with host Ric Franzi about the proposed changes to lease accountancy rules that business owners and CEOs need to know.  Ric asks Vic to share his thoughts about being a contributing author in the new book "The Power of CEO Guiding Principles" released Tuesday March 29th. Linda Strand, Owner of Independent Energy Solutions discusses her family owned and operated firm specializing in the installation of renewable energy systems.  IES is a full service engineering and construction firm with over 40 years of combined experience in photovoltaics and support infrastructure.

Host Doug Gfeller talks about the client's expectations when they hire a business coach.  Coaches often talk about designing the alliance but what are the reasonable expectations that every client has for coaching?  Doug shares with you questions that he believes every client and coach should be addressing both at the start of the coaching assignement and on a periodic basis.

Brad Elmhorst, President of Direct Hit Data, Inc. is host Ric Franzi's first guest.  Brad provides insight regarding customer retention strategies that assist in creating an emotional link to your brand. DHD provides sercured end-customer database management and outsourced business services.  "Ensuring the right people have access to the right information at the right time." Rick Thaler, President of OGB Architectural Millwork joins Ric to talk about his experience over the last year changing his business model.  He had to downsize but also he re-organized his firm.  Rick bought another business and is a member of an industry-specific peer group and he talks about how that has helped him deal with the changes his firm has undergone.

Orange County Business Journal Excellence in Entrepreneurship Nominees who are also Critical Mass for Business members join host Ric Franzi for this fast-paced set of interviews.  These successful entrepreneurs share what it means to them to be a nominee for the prestigious award.

Bob Singh and Ken Ogden, Founders of Radius Power talk with host Ric Franzi about their engineering-oriented firm which provides an extensive line of EMI Filters that meet the front-end requirements for AC and DC power applications.  Their firm is a global designer and manufacturer serving a variety of industries.  A part of the interview is spent discussing their diversification efforts and how it is transforming their firm. Lisa Johnson, Owner of LBJ Flooring discusses her family owned and operated firm specializing in quality flooring and installation for residential and commercial projects throughout Souther California.  Ric talks with Lisa about the secrets to her business success running one of Southern California's prestigious flooring company's for over seven years.

Host Doug Gfeller, MCC continues the discussion on coaching and training and how they support each other. Doug also discusses the book "The Communication Catalyst" by Mickey Connolly and Richard Rianoshek, probable the best book Doug has read on the subject of communication.

Tomoko Kase, Vice President of Kinesio Taping joins host Ric Franzi and they explore how her firm develops and markets specialized tape for trainers and athletes.  They are beginning further international expansion.  Her fater, who is the from Tokyo, was trained in Chicago started Kinesio Taping. Tricia Wellenbach, President of Sandcastle Strategy Group is Ric's second guest and she talks about her firm which works with top level executives to develop strategic planning initiatives.  They also couple their services with executive coaching. Carole Borden, CEO of CB Transportation is Ric's final guest and they discuss Carole's firm which is completely virtual!  Her "headquarters" are in her suburban Philadelphia home.  Her team is scattered between Seattle, Boston, Philadelphia, South Carolina and a few other locations.

Paul Roberts, Founder and CEO of West Coast Marketing joins Ric Franzi for a interactive discussion of CEO Peer Groups, Ric's first book "CRITICAL MASS: The 10 Explosive Powers of CEO PEER GROUPS" and the 8 Nominees for the 2011 Excellence in Entrepreneurship Award who are CRITICAL MASS for Business clients.

Mari Kurtz, President of OC Metals joins host Ric Franzi for the entire show.  They explore and discuss the evolution of her firm and the lessons she has learned through the challenges of her business career.  Mari is a nominee for the 2011 Excellence in Entrepreneurshiop Award sponsored by the Orange County Business Journal.

Host Doug Gfeller, MCC interviews Mike Block of Custom Business Solutions and they discuss some of today's issues in the world of Human Resources.  Listen in and hear Mike's unique solution of getting temporary help to handle those peak work loads.  Doug continues the thoughtful discussion about how coaching and training are different, but yet compliment each other.

Ian McClarty President of PhoenixNAP is host Ric Franzi's first guest.  Ric and Ian explore how his firm has changed and how he, as the leader, has changed to manage their growth and maturing as an organization. Fred Catona, Founder & Chief Strategist for Bulldozer Digital discusses the Direct Response Radio marketing methodology Fred developed to help businesses grow their sales.  Fred's system helped launched many successful firms including Priceline.com.  Fred has been featured in WSJ, USA Today, Philadelphia Inquirer and Entrepreneur Magazine.

John Meador, CEO of Envirocheck, Inc. stops by to talk with host Ric Franzi.  John and Ric explore Envirocheck and the niche John has carved out as the trusted leader in the environmental industy.  Envirocheck provides lab testing and consulting services for asbestos, lead, mold and other environmental hazards nationally since 1998. Lee Katz, Managing Partner for Grisanti, Galef & Goldress shares stories and advice for business owners based on his 25 years turning failing companies around.  Throughout his career in crisis management, Lee has servced as an interim executive officer and re-organization director for both large and small firms.

Gary Winkler President of Brothers International Desserts discusses with host Ric Franzi how his firm has been able to successfully compete with much larger firms since 1973 in the fine frozen desserts market.  Gary will detail how their focus on manufacturing quality desserts for the service industry has been the key to their survival.

Host Doug Gfeller, MCC shares his weekly tips on coaching and also talks with guest coaches about best practices in the executive coaching industry.

Chad Olsen, President of CamelBack Moving shares his strategy for growing his firm through the use of internet marketing with guest-host Paul Roberts. Lane Garret, Owner and CEO of ETA Engineering, Inc. explains how business owners can use energy investments as business investments.

Kandy L. Williams of the Law Offices of Kandy L. Williams joins guest-host Paul Roberts and shares her insights regarding how entrepreneurs can benefit from engaging a business attorney in the early stages of the life of their business. Francine Silverman, Talk Radio Adovcate talks with guest-host Paul Roberts about how critical radio interviews can be for entrepreneurs and business owners.  She also shares how she helps aspiring radio show guests secure high quality interviews.

Bruce Mills, President of San Diego Bank will be guest-host Paul Roberts first guest and discuss how the banking landscape has been altered by the recent recession.  Bruce will also shares tips for business owners on how to strenghthen their banking relationship. Doug Wheeler, CEO of Summit Performance Group joins guest-host Paul Roberts for an interesting discussion about the travel incentive industry and how the recession has affected their clients.  SPG Is a full-service conference management and incentive travel firm providing planning solutions to clients and ultimately deliver senior managment and their attendees with an outstanding program.

Host Doug Gfeller, shares ideas and latest trends in the professional coaching world.s

Andrea Tarman, President & CEO of Tarman Marketing Design talks with Ric Franzi and shares her insights into how firms can create web site, logos & brochures that prjoect a professional, fresh and stylish impression. Peter Bonin III CEO of Tenacore is Ric's second guest.  They discuss the rich history of his firm.  Peter and his partner Brand Caso started Tenacore in 2000 and have grown it steadily ever since.  Tenacore has become a diversified firm by expanding their medical device repair capabilities and using the knowledge obtained trhough these repairs to design new, improved products that overcome the most common repair issues.