Critical Mass Radio Show

Founder ofThe Bulletproof Executiveand new author for his upcoming book The Bulletproof Diet,David Asprey joined Ric to talk about his new book and how his experiences after becoming a bio-hacker has changed his perception on how to take control and change ones life physically and mentally.

We just had to have him back! Another returning guest Dr. Deane Waldman is back on our show to go more in depth about the effects of today's current health care system. Listen as he shares his knowledge and expertise, which can be found more in depth in his latest book The Cancer in Healthcare: How Greed is Killing What We Love.  

Dr. Mira Farka from the Department of Economics at California State University, Fullerton comes back to Critical Mass to share some highlights for the end of the year economic forecast. Listen as she provides fascinating statistics and insights regarding the nature of our current economy.

Roger Friedman, an attorney atRutan and Tuckerjoined Ric for our special non-profit Critical Mass Show to talk about his involvement with the organizationWe Give Thanks. We Give Thanks was founded by local restaurateur Frank Garcia and is about to celebrate its 28th annual Thanksgiving event estimated to feed over 15,000 Orange County residents.

Are you a millennial looking to expand your business network?Jan Slater, creator ofCareerConnection.mejoined us in the studio to talk about how she created this idea of an online community for young professionals to network and connect with each other.

Scott Diener ofScooters Junglejoined Critical Mass in the studio to talk about the success of his business franchise and why sometimes opening up a franchise could be a better option than opening up a traditional business.Are you a millennial looking to expand your business network? Jan Slater, creator ofCareerConnection.mejoined us in the studio to talk about how she created this idea of an online community for young professionals to network and connect with each other.

Linda Strand and Mari Kurtz, both successful business owners representing women business leaders in the construction industry, share their inspiring stories and insights.  Our two guests join Critical Mass to talk about how they got into the industry and how they approach their role as a female leaders in the market and in business as a whole. Linda is the CEO of Independent Energy Solutions; check out her business at http://www.indenergysolutions.com/.  Mari is the CEO of Cal Pac Sheet Metal and you can find her at http://calpacsheetmetal.com/.

Darcie Harrisjoins Ric in the studio to talk about how she is helping women CEO's and entrepreneur to grow their business through effective training and speaking strategies geared specifically towards women in business.

Alex Angulo and Chris Clark, from the SMART (Support Music and Arts) Foundation, joins the show to talk about how the SMART foundation is working to ensure every child has access to music and arts education in Orange County. Alex also talks about being a member of the Jazz Execs and some of the upcoming events and performances by the Jazz Execs. They would love to hear from you! Look them up at www.smartfoundation.org.

Eric McKay, founder of the Hardywood Park Craft Brewery in the Richmond, Virginia area joined the show to share with us some of the popular growth trends in local micro breweries and what the future holds for his business. 

Richard Munro, Managing Director at Newport Board Group, dives into how his business offers a 360 degree approach to helping CEOs run middle market firms in Orange County.  His vast experience and expertise shines in this interview. To find out more, check out www.newportboardgroup.com.

Managing Partner atHaskell White, Wayne Pinnell joined Ric in the studio to talk about how his firm is helping middle market businesses capitalize on the latest financial opportunities, gain credibility and become more consistent on how they handle their books.

From theUniversity of Phoenix Southern California,Kendra Angier, Campus Vice President andScott Bluemel, Lead Faculty Area Chair joined our special guest host Azia Celestino in the studio to talk about the university's Thought Leadership Series. Critical Mass Radio Show host Ric Franzi also speaks with some attendees from the university's Megatrends Leadership Series.

Executive Director ofDominion Resources Innovation Center, William Daughtrey joined our program from the Richmond, Virginia area to talk about how his firm helps entrepreneurs and start up companies thrive into growing successful businesses. Dominion Resources Innovation Center empowers entrepreneurs and business owners through experiences, resources and a collaboration of networks.From theUniversity of Phoenix Southern California, Kendra Angier, Campus Vice President and Scott Bluemel, Lead Faculty Area Chair joined our special guest host Azia Celestino in the studio to talk about the university's Thought Leadership Series. Critical Mass Radio Show host Ric Franzi also speaks with some attendees from the university's Megatrends Leadership Series.

Ted Margison, Senior Consultant at Lighthouse Consulting Services joins our program to talk about middle market companies can grow their business through effective sales management practices.  For more information, check out his website at http://lighthouseconsulting.com/.