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Critical Mass Business Talk Show

Since 2009, I’ve sat across from more than 1,600 business owners and CEOs — 1,600 conversations about what works, and what doesn’t, across every kind of company. It’s the reason I lead a peer group differently: I’ve seen patterns most advisors are never exposed to.

Orange County’s Longest-Running Business Talk Show & Podcast

Orange County's longest-running business talk show — on the air since 2009, before "podcast" was a household word. Ranked a top 5% podcast globally, with 1,600+ episodes and counting.

What 1,600 Conversations Bring to the Room

Most peer group leaders draw on their own career. I draw on 1,600+ interviews with leaders across technology, healthcare, manufacturing, finance, real estate, professional services, and more. That breadth means that when you bring a challenge to the group, I've likely seen how leaders in other industries have solved it — and I bring those patterns into the room.

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Addison Adams

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1464

Finance & Wealth

Insights into mergers and acquisitions from nearly three decades of helping California businesses close successful deals.

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Critical Mass Business Talk Show: Sylvia Pizarroso is the OCIE SBDC Network Finance Center (Episode 1615)

Sylvia Pizarroso

Finance & Wealth

Sylvia Pizarroso is a finance veteran with over 30 years of experience in commercial and business banking. Known for her expertise in business development, client relationship management, and risk mitigation, Sylvia has a strong background

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Critical Mass Business Talk Show: Mor Milo is the CEO and Founder of Relli (Episode 1614)

Mor Milo

Real Estate

Mor Milo is the CEO and Founder of Relli, a pioneering platform building "The Stock Market of Real Estate." Relli is a Passive Real Estate Investing Marketplace. It helps Commercial Real Estate Sponsors generate Accredited Investor leads fo

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Critical Mass Business Talk Show

Critical Mass Business Talk Show

Testimonial

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“I have been interviewed by a significant number of hosts on radio and television about my new book “Always Forward”. Richard Franzi was by far one of, if not the best host. He asked me insightful questions, which led to a great conversation about discovering the 7 secrets to sales success. Ric did his homework and was thoroughly prepared to delve into the substance of my book, to help his audience of CEOs and business owners. When you couple his preparation with his natural curiosity and relaxed interviewing style, you have one of the most interesting interviews I have done.”

Author of WSJ Best Seller | The Wooditch Group

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"I was honored to meet Ric in 2009 and be interviewed on his radio show, "Critical Mass for Business." Ric has become an integral part of our business operations at 118 degrees, providing consultation and continuing to be a motivating and inspiring factor towards a high level of professionalism and integrity in the business. I am proud to be a part of his REF-OC Peer Groups. Thank you, Ric, for all that you do!"

CEO and Author | 118 Degrees

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"Ric Franzi is a great host of business shows! His extensive experience coaching business leaders was evident in the questions he asked during our interview about my book, Never Go With Your Gut: How Pioneering Leaders Make the Best Decisions and Avoid Business Disasters. He drew on his own experience in writing his book, Killing Cats Leads to Rats, which shares some significant parallels and offers important insights. An outstanding interviewer!"

CEO | Disaster Avoidance Experts, LLC

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"I had the opportunity to be a guest on Ric's radio show- Critical Mass for Business. What a professional operation! Ric's assistant guided me through the preparation, and Ric was masterful in conducting the interview. We were having such an engaging conversation that I forgot we were on the radio. I spread the word through my social circles and received loads of compliments about the quality and energy of his show."

Business Coach | GrowthSource Coaching

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Million-Dollar Podcaster

Ric is an entrepreneur at heart, a visionary who saw the potential of podcasting long before it became mainstream. As a true podcast pioneer, he has built a unique revenue model around his show, generating seven figures in total revenue and consistently achieving six-figure annual earnings. His approach proves that podcasts aren’t just about sharing stories; they’re a powerful business tool.

By blending expert questions, compelling content, and innovative monetization, Ric has transformed his podcast into a thriving enterprise. His journey stands as proof that creativity, adaptability, and business acumen can turn a passion project into a highly successful, revenue-generating platform

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