Podcast appearances and mentions of richard franzi

Born and bred in a small coal mining and steel mill town in Western Pennsylvania,https://www.linkedin.com/in/ricfranzi/ ( Ric Franzi) moved to California after graduating with a B.A. in Communications from the University of Pittsburgh. While in Southern California, he continued his education by attaining his MBA from Pepperdine University. Ric is the host of thehttp://ceopeergroups.podbean.com/ ( Critical Mass Radio Show & Podcast) and an author ofhttps://www.amazon.com/Richard-Franzi/e/B002BMEZUQ%3Fref=dbs_a_mng_rwt_scns_share ( three books) and frequently speaks to CEOs and business owners. He has been featured on Forbes, INC, CNBC, and many others.   “When you emotionally want something, it is amazing how you can mentally rationalize that it makes sense.” Ric Franzi   Worst investment everRic and his wife had family friends whom they had known for a very long time. The friends had a son, Henry, who was one of two co-founders of the company Broadcom. The company is a very well recognized chip manufacturer. The couple has known Henry forever, and they trusted him. Henry had started other successful businesses, and so they knew him to be a successful entrepreneur. Getting the first chance to invest in their friend’s startup companyRic and his wife got a chance to buy shares into Broadcom at a family and friends rate. Being the cautious investor he is, Ric called his broker and talked to him about the idea of investing in Broadcom. The broker told him that he did not have to but that the shares were three times higher than the price he could buy them. With that advice, he made up his mind to purchase the shares. Selling their shares to build a poolBroadcom was doing well, and so Ric was quite delighted with the decision they had made. After a while, the couple decided to build a pool and do some modernization to their house. Since the couple had made enough money on the Broadcom stock, they decided to sell it and use that money to finance the project rather than getting a second mortgage. So they took the gains off the table and spent it on something that they wanted. The couple spent tons of time in that pool with their growing children and made lots of family memories. Leaving money on the tableWhile building a pool and improving their house was a fantastic personal decision, selling their stock too early saw the couple lose a lot of money. The Broadcom shares continued to appreciate. Ric was pained to realize that they had made a very foolish financial decision by selling an appreciating asset to get a depreciating one. Lessons learnedDo not sell an appreciating asset to buy a depreciating oneDo not buy depreciating assets, especially if you have to sell an appreciating asset. It never works out well. Also, do not overbuy depreciating assets. Seek the assistance of a financial advisor whenever you need to sell your investmentsIf you have an urgent need for cash and the only way to raise it is to sell your investments, thenhttps://myworstinvestmentever.com/ep153-john-swolfs-never-be-afraid-to-ask-a-financial-advisor-when-it-comes-to-your-money/ ( consult a financial advisor) and figure out how to minimize the drain on your finances. Do not let emotions take control of your decisions. Have someone who can offer you uncompromised adviceHave someone trusted who will advise and reason with you without any emotions involved whenever you want to make financial and investment decisions. Andrew’s takeawaysPeople miss opportunities every day. So do not beat yourself upIt is painful to look back at the opportunities that we miss. The best way to deal with the emotion of that is to remember that everyone has missed many other opportunities. Test things out with a small positionWhen you encounter a stock whose price goes up or down, take a small amount of that stock and sell it or buy it depending on the price’s direction. Actionable adviceSolicit outside advice from people who have no vested interest

If you are going to influence your team as a leader, you must understand their perspective, Richard Franzi, Killing Cats Leads to Rats, joins Closing the Gap to discuss unintended consequences of business decisions. It’s not all business talk as we look into history and how the fear of black cats helped lead to the Bubonic Plague. Join us! We welcome your review of Closing the Gap on Apple Podcasts. Learn more about Westfield's independent agency partners. Closing the Gap named top #15 Insurance Podcast via Feedspot https://wf.insure/2Pnf62D

This is the podcast to tune into for hot topic discussions on company culture and talent management from NextGen workforce to Pandemic trends and it’s impact on leadership. Join host, Chris Dyer, as he chats with Annette White-Klososky, Co-Founder Future Point of View; Women's Executive Board, about running peer advisory groups, executive struggles, NextGen workforce, healthy work culture, virtual leadership styles, and more. Ric Franzi, Partner at Renaissance Executive Forums joins for the second half of the show. Ric starts his focus on the critical aspects of leadership being tested during these unprecedented times. With his study of unintended consequences, we discuss if it was a surprise and how we can find opportunity during the challenges. Join the discussion on 2020 business and economic forecasts and emerging long term trends.

On this episode of the Scaleup Valley podcast, Mike Dias speaks with Richard Franzi, Partner of Renaissance Executive Forums. Key Takeaways: - The power of peer groups. - Adding value during COVID-19. - Aligning remote workers and keeping the focus.

In Driving Innovation from Within, Dr. Kaihan Krippendorff dispels the myth of the visionary startup company as being the primary source of innovation. His book features insights from over 150 interviews from Tencent and Amazon to Mastercard and Starbucks. Dr. Krippendorff will share more of his research during his interview with host Richard Franzi.

In this episode, Richard Franzi talks about his third book Killing Cats Leads to Rats and the unintended consequence that decision makers can make, how to make writing a priority if you want to write a book. He talked about the importance of the transference of skill and knowledge that has to happen for your business to grow.

Stewart Gandolf interviews Richard Franzi, Owner of Critical Mass for Business, regarding unintended consequences in healthcare. Stewart and Richard discuss avoiding unintended consequences in healthcare organizations; an essential topic in Richard Franzi's book "Killing Cats Leads to Rats: How Healthcare Can Avoid Unintended Consequences". Read our blog on this podcast here: https://healthcaresuccess.com/blog/podcast-interview/unintended-consequences.html

Going through life, we learn that there are consequences to every action and that doesn't stop when we enter the business world. In this episode, Richard Franzi explains how "unintended consequences" have played a role in shaping the business landscape we know today. The Key to Better Business Performance is Controlling Unintended Consequences Richard Franzi is experienced in helping business executives to improve the quality of their decisions. He is the author of the first book ever written about the power of peer learning to improve an executive’s performance in Killing Cats Leads to Rats. He started from humble beginnings growing up in a small coal mining town, the son of a steel worker in Western Pennsylvania. He has worked with CEOs as the chair of CEO Peer Groups for the past 10 years to help them develop robust decision-making systems to avoid, reduce or mitigate the negative effects of unintended consequences on their businesses.   Richard is the host of Critical Mass Radio Show & Podcast. He and his work have been featured in national media: Forbes.com, INC.com, CNBC.com, American Express OPEN Forum, various talk shows, as well as Southern California publications: Orange County Business Journal, Orange County Register, OC Metro Minute.

Richard Franzi, CEO of Critical Mass for Business, joined us in the Cafe to share his unique insight on leadership best practices to move your brand in a positive direction, towards sustained growth and longevity. 

Our host Richard Franzi attended one day of the two-day Technology Investor Forum hosted by OCTANe. The title of this year's event was “Building The SoCal of Tomorrow”.  There were over 850 attendees and 55 speakers. Dean Stoecker, CEO of Alteryx was a panelist discussing “Anatomy of Success” and Richard spent a few minutes with Dean to have him expand on a few of the points he made during the panel discussion.

Bad hires are the negative effect of a unstructured hiring practice and will manifest itself in the performance of your company. So how do you minimize the risk of bad hires? A hiring structure needs to be in place to drastically increase the chances of making a great hire. Show Guest: Rick Franzi is the Founder & CEO of Critical Mass for Business. He is the author of the best selling book “Killing Cats, Leads to Rats” -Mitigating the unintended consequences of Business Decisions.(Amazon.com) Rick currently chairs CEO Peer Groups® throughout Los Angeles and Orange County, CA through his partnership with Renaissance Executive Forums.  He is the host of Critical Mass Radio Show & Podcast here on OC Talk Radio. He is a nationally recognized thought leader on the power of peer learning for CEOs and business executives. Rick's work has been featured in national media forums such as Forbes & Inc.com Topics covered in “unintended consequences”: Symptoms Diagnosis: the disease is not Hiring with a process Secure Model for Hiring Prescription What are the symptoms (issues)? Company’s hire for Skills Winging it Asking the wrong questions Down hiring The diagnosis: disease is not having a hiring process. Why? Repels great talent (unstructured is unimpressive) Unstructured interview (only a 6% chance of making the correct hire) Bad hire will infect 30% of the people around that person - drop in performance Prescription/solution - implementing the SECURE Model   S stands for slow down the decision-making process. E stands for expand your knowledge. C stands for clarify the desired outcome. U stands for unify the team R stands for retain control of the process. E stands for ensure you stay outcome focused. Check out the Blog on the Stride Search, Inc site for the supplementary “show recap” article with detailed takeaways/insights from the interview.

In this episode we interview our guest, Richard Franzi, of Critical Mass for Business. Richard is a 3 time author and CEO peer group leader. His newest book, 'Killing Cats Leads to Rats' is a facinating look at the unintended consequences of business decisions. Richard takes us through is SECURE Methodology, which helps business owners avoid, reduce or mitigate the potential negative impact of unintended consequences.

In this episode we interview our guest, Richard Franzi, of Critical Mass for Business. Richard is a 3 time author and CEO peer group leader. His newest book, 'Killing Cats Leads to Rats' is a facinating look at the unintended consequences of business decisions. Richard takes us through is SECURE Methodology, which helps business owners avoid, reduce or mitigate the potential negative impact of unintended consequences.

  Killing Cats Leads to Rats is Richard Franzi's 3rd book and his most ambitious project. Ric talks about his latest book and on how unintended consequences can impact a business performance and lower employee morale. The book will be on sale on Thursday March 29th on Amazon CLICK HERE.

During this hour with Marnie and guest, Richard Franzi, you’ll discover: Why content marketing makes all the difference and how to maximize it now. How to create valuable content fast The secret sauce of content marketing The 4 organizing strategies that will help you effectively compete in the future. The effect of unintended consequences on your business and how to minimize or eliminate them now The 6 keys to securing your business success Richard Franzi is a bestselling author, entrepreneur, keynote speaker, and the leader of a large learning community of CEOs in Southern California. He helps leaders understand how to use content marketing to build their businesses, brands, and communities. His new book, Killing Cats Leads to Rats, is available from any major bookseller. Learn more at www.CriticalMassforBusiness.com.

  Critical Mass Radio Show host Richard Franzi teamed up with California State Univeristy - Long Beach, College of Business Administration - Legal Studies in Business Program to moderate a discussion panel on IP in business. The special guests panelists included Mr. Morland Fischer, Ms. Venus Trunnel and Mr. Robert Lauson, who shared their experiences and talked about challanges to copywrite protection, trademark laws and best practices for small business owners and entrepreneurs with limited resources. 

Managing Partner at Consult2Hire, Kevin Corbett joined our program to talk about how his firm is helping middle market companies in the Richmond, Virginia area create staffing solutions for their business. Consult2Hire uses various e-business solutions as well as enterprise application solutions to address the needs of their clients.  Michael Houlihan and Bonnie Harvey, co-founders of Barefoot Winery joined our host Richard Franzi in the studio to talk about how they launched their successful winery into the market through a unique business strategy. The couple also chatted with our host about their latest book The Barefoot Spirit. 

Michael Houlihan and Bonnie Harvey, co-founders of Barefoot Winery joined our host Richard Franzi in the studio to talk about how they launched their successful winery into the market through a unique business strategy. The couple also chatted with our host about their latest book The Barefoot Spirit.

Critical Mass Radio Show host Richard Franzi attended the annual Working Wardrobe VetNet Nite on the Battleship USS IOWA this past weekend to learn more about Working Wardrobes fundraising event that supported all veterans returning to the workforce. 

Sandy McDougle, founder and owner of Sandy's Plants, turned her hobby and passion for botanical gardening into a family owned business in the Richmond, VA area. With many offers to sell to larger botanical companies, Sandy refused and decided that the one on one intimate relationships with her customers were an important aspect to the success of her business.  Managing Principal at Sustainable Design Consulting, Sandra Leibowitz, joined our show to talk about the trend in moving towards green buildings in both commercial and private establishments. With the movement towards green energy, sustainable green construction is also on the rise.  Critical Mass Radio Show host Richard Franzi attended the annual Working Wardrobe VetNet Nite on the Battleship USS IOWA this past weekend to learn more about Working Wardrobes fundraising event that supported all veterans returning to the workforce. 

Richard Franzi airs interviews that he conducted with select firms at the West Coast Franchise Expo on October 26th, 2013.  The West Coast Franchise Expo is the largest franchise expo on the West Coast.  Dawn Depke, Owner of AromaSeize joins our show to discuss how she used Etsy.com, "the world's most vibrant handmade marketplace", to grow her eco-friendly, 100% natural, plant based company.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Magaly Chocano, CEO and Founder of SWEB Development discusses how she built her company into a premier web and app development company during economic difficulties. With a passion for team building, Magaly has created a work environment around transparency in which her team is there because they love what they do and they collaborate well together.  SWEB Development's clients include advertising agencies and Fortune 500 companies. David Fuller, CEO and President of Damage Entertainment and Creator & Executive Producer of Enter The Zone TV talks with host Richard Franzi about how he turned his passion for music into a business.  David created Damage Entertainment so he could record and produce music he felt deserved listeners. David also hosts a televisions show called Enter The Zone TV which airs on Comcast Cable and is an Editor of ETZ Magazine.

Darin Pastor, CEO and Principal of Capstone Affluent Strategies joins our show to discuss some of the changes he has seen within the wealth management industry and how companies can overcome these challenges. With nearly two decades of experience in financial services, Darin has developed a strong reputation for his exceptional leadership skills and helping clients address their financial goals. Michael Katz and Melissa Yoon, Partners at Katz & Yoon LLP join our show after winning a $17.3 million jury verdict for one of their clients. Katz and Yoon are complex business litigators whose clients include numerous OC corporations and notable individuals involved in high-profile cases. They discuss with host Richard Franzi new trends in defending intellectual property and what companies should do about social media policies.

Ralph Rubio, Founder of Rubio's talks with host Richard Franzi about the beginning of The Original Fish Taco. Ralph turned his single walk-up stand restaurant into a taco phenomenon that spread from coast to coast. With over 200 restaurants on the West Coast, Ralph has made Rubio's into a household name. Michael Maples, Principal of Trumark Homes discusses his company's strategy of buying land during the recession. Trumark Homes has a strong company culture and creates communities that reflect this culture. Michael is passionate about building an enduring brand and creating sustainable communities.

Ken Tencer, Partner and CEO of Spyder Works Inc. talks with host Richard Franzi about his Eight Steps to Brand Re(Invention).  Ken also discusses his book, The 90% Rule, that integrates three fundamental principles of good business into a pragmatic and powerful approach to business development. Doug Wheeler, Principal of Summit Performance Group joins our show after his company announced a marketing and co-branding agreement with Adelman Travel. Doug discusses what the early stages of a new business relationship is like and how this partnership will aid in the expansion of his company.

Aimee Weisner, Corporate Vice President of Edwards Lifesciences and Chair of the 2013 Orange County Go Red for Women Luncheon talks with host Richard Franzi about her support for the American Heart Association.  With years of experience in the medical field, Aimee is spreading the word and bringing people together to discuss heart disease- the number one killer of women.  The 2013 Orange County Go Red for Women Luncheon will take place on Friday March 22nd at the Island Hotel in Newport Beach.

Chris Meyer, Owner of Expedia CruiseShipCenters talks with host Richard Franzi about opening one of 16 different travel businesses under the Expedia brand. Expedia Cruise Ship Centers is a full service travel agency that helps to customize vacations at the best value possible. Chris shares insight on how his company generated more than $1.2 million within the first 10 months of operation. Alex Fondrier, Founder and CEO of Political Matchmakers joins our show to discuss how he recognized a need for politically-themed dating sites. Alex founded two dating websites, Red State Date and Blue State Date, which aid singles in finding their perfect "running mate".

David DiStefano, President and CEO of Richardson discusses his global sales training and strategy execution company that partners with leading organizations to increase their sales effectiveness and drive business results. Dave Hess, Principal of Delta CFO talks with host Richard Franzi about the start-up of his firm that provides interim CFOs to help small and mid-sized business owners.

Bill Sachs, President of Home Pride Chem-Dry talks with host Richard Franzi about his company's reputation for providing quality, green certified carpet cleaning.  With a focus on marketing, Bill is growing his company as part of the Chem-Dry franchise.

Ed Trevisani, Owner and President of Altabella Group discusses Supertemps based on a Harvard Business Review article about him.  Trevisani's firm provides consulting for many Fortune 500 companies, both domestic and international. George Bresler, President and CEO of GB Collects joins us after ringing the bell on the NASDAQ trading floor.  Hear about his firm's success and how they are changing how people view collection agencies. Bob Hennessey, President of MyMarketingDept. Inc. talks with host Richard Franzi about how B2B businesses can avoid the feast or famine of prospecting for new clients.

Michael Schwartz, CEO of Strategic Storage Trust, Inc. is host Richard Franzi's first guest.  Michael talks about his firm's focus on acquisition, ownership, operation and development across America's self storage industry.  He discusses how the firm has been successful competing against industry giants. Brian Goodman, Managing Director Experis Manpower Group Experis is a dedicated business unit of Manpower group-a world leader in employment services for more than 60 years, and a recognized pioneer in the industry.  Brian talks about what 2013 holds for employers looking to add talent in IT, finance and accounting, engineering as well as other industries.

Albert Schmeiser, Managing Partner of Schmieser, Olsen & Watts LLP is host Richard Franzi's first guest.  Albert shares insights into the changing workforce demographics and how intellectual property protection can benefit entrepreneurs and business owners. Matt Keener, President Keener Marketing Solutions joins the show and talks about his latest book Executive in Sweatpants.

Albert Schmeiser, Managing Partner of Schmieser, Olsen & Watts LLP is host Richard Franzi's first guest.  Albert shares insights into the changing workforce demographics and how intellectual property protection can benefit entrepreneurs and business owners.

Janice Salmon, Director OC Breast Wellness joins host Richard Franzi as his first guest.  Recognizing a need for breast cancer screenings among Orange County women, Janice Salmon founded OC Breast Wellness to help battle rising cancer statistics.  Janice shares her expertise as a "serial entrepreneur" and discusses how she has grown this life-saving business while championing the use of unique cancer detection technology. Stephen Blythe, Founder and CEO Blytheco Since 1980 Blytheco has provided small firms with the business management software they need to run smoothly, grow their business, and ultimately achieve their goals.  Stephen shares his strategy for developing Blytheco into a nationwide success that serves a large spectrum of business needs and industries.

Rich Marcello, Co-Founder Strand Brewing Company joins host Richard Franzi to share stories about the start of his micro-brewery.  Rich and his business partner Joel Elliott turned 100-hour-a-week struggle and labor of love into a thriving company.  With Strand Brewing Company beer now in 200 bars and restaurants across the southland, you will learn how Rich and Joel propelled their craft beer dreams into a fast-growing business. Gayle Brantuk, Vice President Glen-L Marine Designs brings her firm's rich history to life during her interview.  Since 1953, Glen-L Marine Designs has supplied amateur boat builders with plans, kits and building materials.  Gayle discusses her strategies for keeping her father's family business growing after sixty years of providing boat enthusiasts with the tools they need to build the boat of their dreams.

Tom Ryan, Founder and Chief Concept Officer for SmashBurger joins host Richard Franzi to discuss the key ingredients for Smasburgers success.  They are an international firm with 180 locations.  Tom is known for developing business building concepts, and marketing programs throughout his career.  Tom received his Ph.D. in Fragrance and Flavor Chemistry from Michigan State University. Chris Relth, Managing Partner for Artemis Search Partners is Richard's second guest and shares the key elements to consider in building a fast growth firm.  Artemis Search Partners is a nationwide executive search firm located in Orange County.

Sam Murray, CEO of ManagEase joins host Richard Franzi and shares insights into the strategy she is using to lead her firm in the competitive field of outsourced HR services.  From an initial focus on compliance and employer risk reduction, ManagEase has expanded to offer a variety of HR products and services to business owners, business managers, finance managers, and human resource professionals.

Don Schoendorfer, Founder and President of Free Wheelchair Mission joins host Richard Franzi to discuss the organization he started.  Free Wheelchair Mission is an international nonprofit organization dedicated to providing wheelchairs to the impoverished disabled in developing nations.

Brad Hall, Managing Partner of Hall & Company CPAs joins host Richard Franzi as his featured guests.  Brad and Richard talk about a wide range of topics including how the Affordable Care Act is impacting business owners.

Lt. Col. Michael Moffett and Fahim Fazli join host Richard Franzi and discuss their book "Fahim Speaks" that won the Gold Medal for Biography from the Military Writers Society of America.  This inspiring narrative chronicles the compelling  life journey of Fahim Fazli.  Born in Afghanistan, Fazli saw his country and family split apart by revolution and war. Fred Helms, Senior Vice President US Bank Fred is senior executive, with extensive success in raising capital and structuring senior debt facilities.  US Bank's market focus is on middle market and privately held companies.

Mike Shannon, President of Axiom Developments joins host Richard Franzi and discusses his sales force development company and his sales book "Hooked on Hopium".

Dr. Beth Haney joins host Richard Franzi and discusses her latest book "Be-You-T-Full".  Dr. Haney is a board certified family nurse practitioner and doctor of nursing.  Beth talks about her book and how readers can be armed with enough information to ask the right questions and get the best cosmetic treatments. Dr. Anil Puri shares, in a previously recorded interview, a glimpse into his presentation delivered at the October 25th Economic Forecast Conference.

Viktor Nagornyy, Founder and CEO of Viktorix Innovative joins host Richard Franzi and shares he views on the importance of content marketing to small business owners and entrepreneurs.  Viktor works with business owners on brand development, online marketing, and community building.  If you use a Wordpress website, then you have to listen and learn from Viktor's experiences using the platform to drive traffic and business.

Martin Rodriguez, Executive Director CampFire USA Orange County Chapter joins host Richard Franzi.  Martin discusses CampFire USA mission and their programs in Orange County.  He also talks about the 4th Annual Igniting Change Golf Tournament.

Steve Wright joins host Richard Franzi to discuss his latest entrepreneurial venture SpectatorShade!  Steve is the inventor and CEO for SpectatorShare which was inspired while attending a sporting event.  Steve played in the NFL for 13 years.  His previous entrepreneurial success was Cloudburst Misting Systems creating the first NFL sidelines mist cooling system.  Listen to learn about Steve's latest venture.

Patrick Dentinger, President of Absorption Systems Inc. joins host Richard Franzi and discusses his biomedical technology firm serving the pharmaceutical industry.

Armando de la Libertad, CEO of Delhi Center joins host Richard Franzi and discusses his organization and their annual fund raiser on October 26, 2012. Andrea Kooiman, Co-Founder of We Rock talks about her 3-year old non profit focused on helping middle school aged boys and girls prepare to safely run and finish the Annual Orange County Marathon.

Scott Alderton, Managing Partner Stubbs, Alderton & Markiles LLP joins host Richard Franzi to discuss how entrepreneurs can secure funding to grow their firms. Sima Hojati, Vice President California Bank & Trust talks about how banks historically and continue to be a key source for funds to help business owners grow their firms.

Je'net Kreitner, Executive Director of Grandmas House of Hope joins host Richard Franzi to discuss her organization.  Their mission is provide compassionate and uplifting transitional care for women in crisis and hungry children in Orange County. Phil Yaeger, Executive Director of AIDS Services Of Orange County. Their mission is to prevent the spread of HIV and improve the lives of men, women, and children affected with HIV/AIDS in Orange County. Kay Underhill and Doug Crowe, Wings of Purpose. Wings of Purpose is a not for profit organization that inspires, coaches and teaches youth leadership skills through aviation.

Dan Simon, President of Heliae talks with host Richard Franzi about his latest venture which is developing algae technology for a variety of applications.  Dan has over 20 years experience as a senior executive and entrepreneur. Douglas Cain, President of Lake Truck Lines and Lake Oilfield Services joins the show to share the story of his firm which was started by his father Joe Cain, Sr. in 1949 delivering fertilizer to farmers.  Douglas Cain took the firm over in 1982 and has grown it into a firm focused in the drilling products sector providing transportation services to customers such as Halliburton, Compass Energy Services, Baker Hughes, etc.

Steve Azhocar, Founder of Mag Magnet, Inc. is host Richard Franzi's first guest and shares the entrepreneurial story of how he started Mag Magnet, Inc. Rob DeFay and Eric Groset, Co-founders and Owners of Zipbuds talk about the inspiration for starting Zipbuds, the sporty line of earphones that won Travel & Leisure's best gadget award for 2012.

Sandy Gromball, President of Contemporary Software Concepts (CSC) is host Richard Franzi's featured guest.  Sandy discusses her firm which has a rich history in the greater Philadelphia area.  Contemporary Software Concepts has been in business for over 30 years.  Richard and Sandy touch on a wide variety of topics from the need for strategic partnerships to need to constantly re-invent your business to remain relevant in the marketplace.  Sandy is a 2011 recipient of the BRAVA! Women Achievement Award presented by Smart CEO Magazine.

Jeff Shattuck, President of Dot Fulfillment joins host Richard Franzi to discuss the fulfillment industry, his firm and the role technology is playing within fulfillment.

Wayne Irving, CEO of Iconosys joins host Richard Franzi to discuss his fast-growing development company and its history of creating mobile apps for a wide variety of industries and clients. Ryan Foland, Founder of Bully Buster USA Bully Buster USA is a community outreach organization dedicated to the cause of eliminating bullying and Cyber-bullying in our schools and among our youth.

Heather Chandler, President of SealStrip shares her company's unique products.  They are resealable and easy to open packaging solutions that are essential to compete in highly competitive retail package food industry. Gary Master, Partner Eisneramper LLP talks with host Richard Franzi about his firm that provides a wide range of services such as: accounting, tax planning and preparation, audit insurance, corporate finance, employee benefits, and human capital advice.

Shelly Holland, President and CEO of Jomar Association Services joins host Richard Franzi to discuss her path as an entrepreneur and business owner. She also talks about selling her firm to a national firm where she is now a senior executive. Michael Araten, President & CEO of K'Nex brings the story of the business he now leads.  They are a 3rd generation family business in the plastic injection molding industry.  Today they have a global brand in the construction toy market and through the use of automation and advanced manufacturing techniques make all their products domestically.  Learn more about how to compete in the global marketplace from Michael.

Cheryl Beck, Founder and CEO of Bold Girlz is host Richard Franzi's featured guest for the entire show.  Bold Girlz is a brand built from the beginning to "give back".  The brand's "Bold" name is an acronym for Brave, Original, Loving and Daring.  Listen to hear more from Cheryl about her firm's commitment to empowering girls.

Gina Salinas, President of E Medical Solutions joins host Richard Franzi to discuss her newest venture. Gina explains her interest in the importance of education to get the next generation ready to lead.

Trevor Blackann, CEO and David Mansdoerfer CFO of Leisure Care Home Care join host Richard Franzi to discuss the nature of their business, the key reasons for the firm's longevity and how they deal with the responsibility of leading a 3rd generation family business.

Phil Reason, CEO Instem joins host Richard Franzi to provide insights into how his firm is realizing sustained growth through focusing on their niche.  Instem is a world-leading information solutions provider for Life Sciences R&D. Tiffany Bucher, CEO and Founder of Infincom. Richard explores with Tiffany how her service technician experience early in her career has created a life-long understanding for the importance of customer service.  And now as a business owner Tiffany is creating a differentiated business based on her early experience.

Earl Fender, President and CEO of VertiFlex is host Richard Franzi's first guest.  Earl's firm is a privately held medical device company.  They are dedicated to the advancement of minimally invasive and motion preserving technologies for disorders of the spine.  Learn what it takes to bring to market such a revolutionary medical device. John Maier, President Blue Microphones, joins the show and discusses his firm which is leading innovator in microphone technology and design.  Learn about his company's commitment to getting the very best microphones into the hands of those who have a passion for high quality audio.

Hector Garcia Founder of mbn Design joins host Richard Franzi to discuss his graphic design firm.  Their tagline "you may not know us, but you've seen us" speaks volumes about his business.  Some of mbn's clients are: El Pollo Loco, Avery, El Torito and Purely Indulgent.

Shawn Livermore, Founder Ziptask joins host Richard Franzi and shares his experiences as an entrepreneur starting and growing his firm Ziptask.  Ziptask has invented the easiest way to hire freelancers for business projects.

Janet Holiday, President of The CE Group joins host Richard Franzi to discuss her business and to talk about turning her passion into business.  Also she discusses with Ric the concept that it is the EVENTS that define your life. EVENTFULL- It's not a day in the life..it is the life in a day! Michele Pauli, Founder and CEO of HFS Company talks about how mentors have been instrumental to her company's growth and discusses the importance of mentors and the need to have aligned vision and values with your mentors.

Randy Mendoza, CEO and President of Kleenhanz joins host Richard Franzi for a lively discussion of Randy's vision for his firm and how he has grown it.  Randy also discusses the misconceptions consumers have about hand sanitizers and how this point of differentiation is establishing awareness for his brand.

Tim Lien, Partner Angelo's Italian Ice & Gelato joins host Richard Franzi for a discussion about his firm's growth through new distribution channels and  product expansion. Gary Nudd, Owner and CEO of Net Transcripts is the second guest and he shares how his firm has been enabled by new technology and his sales and marketing initiatives.