Ric Franzi
Ric Franzi (@ricfranzi) is a US-based host of Critical Mass Business Talk Show, an Orange County business interview program running since 2009. His channel has about 5,700 subscribers and a median of 32 views per video. He uploads about 10 videos a year, and sponsored integrations are estimated at $150 to $250 per video.
Orange County business leaders interviewed on a 17-year-running talk show
- About 5,700 subscribers and 671 total videos since 2009
- Recent episodes average roughly 20 to 120 views, with a 90th percentile of 109
- Guests include bankers, CEOs and founders, a niche B2B audience
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Content
- Formats
- long-form interview, podcast-style talk show
- Tone
- informative, professional
- Language
- English
- On camera
- Yes, talking head
- Production
- Clean, lightly edited
- Typical length
- 20 to 35 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsorship disclosures found in the last 50 videos
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Family friendly
Interview episodes covering finance, construction and business topics with no flagged content in recent titles.
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Platforms
| Platform | Followers | Median views | Uploads, 90d |
|---|---|---|---|
| YouTube | 5.7k | 32 | 2 |
Benchmark score: 4 / 100
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Recent videos
▶Critical Mass Business Talk Show | Dr. Gleb Tsipursky, CEO o · 0 views
▶Tony Sciarrino | Head, BMO Commercial Bank, U.S. | Critical · 116 views
▶Episode 1212: Mari Kurtz on Service, Integrity & Sheet Metal · 28 viewsLast three uploads, latest 13 days ago.
As host of Orange County's longest-running business talk show and podcast, Critical Mass Talk Show, Ric has interviewed over 1,600 local entrepreneurs and nonprofit leaders, uncovering the strategies and insights that drive success. His deep expertise as an executive coach, author, and speaker empowers business owners to tackle the most pressing challenges with confidence. Since 2007, Ric has been creating a safe space where growth is intentional, not overwhelming. His mission is simple: to help leaders focus on their business rather than being consumed by them. Through his three books, Ric
About Ric Franzi
Ric Franzi hosts Critical Mass Business Talk Show, an Orange County business interview program that has been running since 2009 and has featured over 1,600 local entrepreneurs and nonprofit leaders, according to his website. His YouTube channel posts interview episodes of roughly 20 to 35 minutes, with about two uploads in the last 90 days and ten in the last year. Each episode features a guest discussing their company, leadership approach and growth strategy.
The audience is estimated to be mostly US-based business owners, executives and professionals, skewing toward older adults, though this is an estimate based on topic and channel format. Views are modest, with a median of 32 per video and a 90th percentile of 109, so reach is narrow but focused.
Brands seeking B2B visibility in Southern California, particularly in banking, financial services and professional services, may consider this channel. Sponsored integrations are estimated at $150 to $250 per video, which works out to a CPM of roughly $20 to $35 per 1,000 views, compared with $10 to $30 for typical paid ads.
Written from Ric Franzi 's public YouTube profile, platform data and web mentions. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Ric Franzi can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Ric
How much does Ric Franzi charge for a sponsored video?
Based on his median of 32 views and long-form format, a sponsored integration is estimated at $150 to $250 per video. This is a rough estimate from channel data, not a published rate card.
What does Ric Franzi post about on YouTube?
He posts long-form interviews with Orange County business owners, executives, bankers and coaches. Episodes cover company building, leadership, financing and growth strategies, usually about 20 to 35 minutes long.
How do I contact Ric Franzi for a brand deal?
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