The 10 Explosive Powers of CEO PEER GROUPS Are you open to it?

Are you open to it?

Testimonials "Ric Franzi has done a tremendous job in sharing the keys to being a great CEO. His approach and easy to read style will help any individual who sits at the top understand how to gain knowledge and perspective working with others who share the same challenges of navigating a business through challenging and opportunistic times.” Ken Potalivo, CEO ProGrowth

"Ric Franzi has done a tremendous job in

sharing the keys to being a great CEO.

His approach and easy to read style will

help any individual who sits at the top

understand how to gain knowledge and

perspective working with others who

share the same challenges of navigating a

business through challenging and

opportunistic times.”

Ken Potalivo, CEO

ProGrowth

Testimonials “ To describe Critical Mass in a few words, I choose clear, concise and compelling. In a quick read, Franzi has captured the power of peer advisory groups for business owners, creates an understanding of what one can expect if they choose to participate, and presents a case for getting involved. Well worth the read.” The Business Geek, Entrepreneur

“ To describe Critical Mass in a few words, I choose clear, concise and compelling. In a quick read, Franzi has captured the power of peer advisory groups for business owners, creates an understanding of what one can expect if they choose to participate, and presents a case for getting involved. Well worth the read.”

The Business Geek,

Entrepreneur

Testimonials “ Richard has done a great job of capturing the simple elements of what CEO peers groups are all about. The book is well written and would be very helpful for any CEO or business owner considering a peer group. ” David Luke, President Integrated Sales Concepts, LLC

“ Richard has done a great job of capturing the simple elements of what CEO peers groups are all about. The book is well written and would be very helpful for any CEO or business owner considering a peer group. ”

David Luke, President

Integrated Sales Concepts, LLC

Testimonials "I have been attending Ric's CEO PEER GROUPS for 6 months. Each meeting I learn new information and have an opportunity to catch my breadth and work on my business not simply in my business. The other CEOs truly are my best advisors! I have come to look forward to Ric's monthly meetings as I know it will be time well spent.” Ken Knowles, CEO Knowles-McNiff

"I have been attending Ric's CEO PEER

GROUPS for 6 months. Each meeting I learn

new information and have an opportunity to

catch my breadth and work on my business not

simply in my business. The other CEOs truly

are my best advisors! I have come to look

forward to Ric's monthly meetings as I know it

will be time well spent.”

Ken Knowles, CEO

Knowles-McNiff

Testimonials “ Critical Mass - The Ten Explosive Powers of CEO Peer Groups is a fast paced book that describes an unparalleled resource to help CEOs reach their goals. This is the professional's guide that documents the history, execution and results that CEO peer groups can achieve producing distinct competitive advantages for current and future CEOs.” Ed Breclaw President Executive Forums Chicago

“ Critical Mass - The Ten Explosive Powers of CEO Peer Groups is a fast paced book that describes an unparalleled resource to help CEOs reach their goals. This is the professional's guide that documents the history, execution and results that CEO peer groups can achieve producing distinct competitive advantages for current and future CEOs.”

Ed Breclaw President

Executive Forums Chicago

Testimonials “ For anyone considering whether joining a CEO Peer Group would be a good decision; Critical Mass, is the ultimate first (and most likely last) step in your research. This book is a quick read that lays out the advantages of belonging to a CEO peer group, along with cogent case studies. ” Mark L. Friedman, President The Velos Group

“ For anyone considering whether joining a CEO Peer Group would be a good decision; Critical Mass, is the ultimate first (and most likely last) step in your research. This book is a quick read that lays out the advantages of belonging to a CEO peer group, along with cogent case studies. ”

Mark L. Friedman, President

The Velos Group

The 10 Explosive Powers of CEO PEER GROUPS Are you open to it?

Are you open to it?

Testimonials “ A must read for CEO's and Business Owners wanting to stay on top of their game. As Franzi points out, there are alternatives, but none as explosive as a peer group that tells it to you straight and holds you accountable (read: EXECUTION). Franzi does a great service by revealing some history, exploring options and sharing case studies that clearly illustrate his points. ” Peter Braeuler, Owner Executive Forums, San Antonio

“ A must read for CEO's and Business Owners

wanting to stay on top of their game. As Franzi points out, there are alternatives, but none as explosive as a peer group that tells it to you straight and holds you accountable (read: EXECUTION). Franzi does a great service by

revealing some history, exploring options and sharing case studies that clearly illustrate his points. ”

Peter Braeuler, Owner

Executive Forums, San Antonio

Testimonials “ Franzi has given us a book that is quick and easy to read that clearly articulates the value of CEO peer groups. What CEO isn't searching for a "safe haven" where they can express their concerns and get good "unvarnished" feedback from their peers? This book helps bring clarity to the value that can be had by joining a CEO peer group. Using the synergy of a group of peers can yield great results. ” Elizabeth Locke, Sales Director Delphi Connection Systems

“ Franzi has given us a book that is quick and easy to read that clearly articulates the value of CEO peer groups. What CEO isn't searching for a "safe haven" where they can express their concerns and get good "unvarnished" feedback from their peers? This book helps bring clarity to the value that can be had by joining a CEO peer group. Using the synergy of a group of peers can yield great results. ”

Elizabeth Locke, Sales Director

Delphi Connection Systems

Testimonials "Franzi has written the definitive guide on the subject of how CEO PEER GROUPS can help business owners and top executives make better decisions. Having run companies I know how difficult the job can be. The book is well written and Franzi understands how to convey important information in sufficient manner.” Gary P. Lessis, Entrepreneur

"Franzi has written the definitive guide on the subject of how CEO PEER GROUPS can help business owners and top executives make better decisions. Having run companies I know how difficult the job can be. The book is well written and Franzi understands how to convey

important information in sufficient manner.”

Gary P. Lessis, Entrepreneur

Testimonials “ Richard Franzi has created a book that eloquently outlines the benefits of being a part of a CEO Peer Group. Whether you are a small business owner or the CEO of a company - this is a must read for you. I highly recommend this book.” Dr. Mark Shinmoto, Entrepreneur

“ Richard Franzi has created a book that

eloquently outlines the benefits of being a part of a CEO Peer Group. Whether you are a small business owner or the CEO of a company - this is a must read for you. I highly recommend this book.”

Dr. Mark Shinmoto, Entrepreneur

Testimonials “ Richard Franzi "gets it." He understands that regardless of the size business you are in, there is much to be gained by spending time with others in similar situations.” Ken Keller President, Executive Forums Los Angeles

“ Richard Franzi "gets it." He understands that regardless of the size business you are in, there is much to be gained by spending time with others in similar situations.”

Ken Keller

President, Executive Forums Los Angeles

Testimonials “ Grow or wither away! Critical Mass by Ric Franzi is a great read and Franzi makes the case that successful CEO's who are succeeding in today's highly competitive and global markets will grow their success even more once they are active within CEO Peer Groups.” Kelly J. Adams, CEO KJA Associates

“ Grow or wither away! Critical Mass by Ric Franzi is a great read and Franzi makes the case that successful CEO's who are succeeding in today's highly competitive and global markets will grow their success even more once they are active within CEO Peer Groups.”

Kelly J. Adams, CEO

KJA Associates

Testimonials “ Franzi speaks with authority. Ric promises that the book will be an "easy read" but with lots of substance. He delivers on this promise. The heart of the book is Chapter 3: The Ten Powers of CEO Peer Groups. Here Ric sets out ten specific benefits members of Peer Groups report. Each benefit is explained clearly and in detail and each is illustrated by a real-world case study.” Jim Skyrms, CEO The Agile Reader

“ Franzi speaks with authority. Ric promises that the book will be an "easy read" but with lots of substance. He delivers on this promise. The heart of the book is Chapter 3: The Ten Powers of CEO Peer Groups. Here Ric sets out ten specific benefits members of Peer Groups report. Each benefit is explained clearly and in detail and each is illustrated by a real-world case study.”

Jim Skyrms, CEO

The Agile Reader

The 10 Explosive Powers of CEO PEER GROUPS Are you open to it?

Are you open to it?

Testimonials “ Critical Mass is a must read for all CEO level professionals. This book gives insight into how CEO peer groups work and what you can gain from them. Franzi is an expert at sharing his insight and expertise on a topic that little has been written about. Once you know this information, you have access to a resource that an literally put millions of dollars in your business.” Rhonda Sher, CEO The Two Minute Networker

“ Critical Mass is a must read for all CEO level

professionals. This book gives insight into how

CEO peer groups work and what you can gain

from them. Franzi is an expert at sharing his insight and expertise on a topic that little has been written about. Once you know this information, you have access to a resource that an literally put millions of dollars in your business.”

Rhonda Sher, CEO

The Two Minute Networker

Testimonials “ This is a quick read, and a very powerful book. What a perfect combination! I saw myself in many of the situations described in the book and realized how much a peer group could have helped me in difficult situations. I think this is a "must read" for business owners, corporate leaders and any one who finds themselves in a significant leadership role.” Mary Ellen Feltovich, Entrepreneur

“ This is a quick read, and a very powerful book. What a perfect combination! I saw myself in many of the situations described in the book and realized how much a peer group could have helped me in difficult situations. I think this is a "must read" for business owners, corporate leaders and any one who finds themselves in a significant leadership role.”

Mary Ellen Feltovich, Entrepreneur

Testimonials "Critical Mass" is a much needed reminder of how much help is out there for those of us who run companies, if we're but open to admitting to ourselves that we don't have all the answers. I'd recommend this book as a quick read for those considering ways to get support, fresh ideas and candid advice.” Tom Krekel, President Executive Forums New Mexico

"Critical Mass" is a much needed reminder of how much help is out there for those of us who run companies, if we're but open to admitting to ourselves that we don't have all the answers. I'd recommend this book as a quick read for those considering ways to get support, fresh ideas and candid advice.”

Tom Krekel, President

Executive Forums New Mexico

Testimonials “ The evidence is compelling as to the power and the impact of CEO peer advisory boards. Perhaps that is because Mr. Franzi writes from his own personal experience of having been a participant and leader of a CEO peer groups. His is not a theoretical point of view, but one based on several years of experience and observation of this powerful process in action. ” Peter Clancey, Vice President Executive Forums

“ The evidence is compelling as to the power and the impact of CEO peer advisory boards. Perhaps that is because Mr. Franzi writes from his own personal experience of having been a participant and leader of a CEO peer groups. His is not a theoretical point of view, but one based on several years of experience

and observation of this powerful process in action. ”

Peter Clancey, Vice President

Executive Forums

Testimonials "Richard Franzi's book is easy to read, yet packed with a lot of information that is of immense benefit to CEOs. The world of a CEO can be a lonely one. Richard shows us the way out of that loneliness through the appropriate use of CEO peer groups. As the CEO of a small business myself, I found the book to be very useful.” Murli Nathan, Managing Partner/CEO Destinhaus LLC

"Richard Franzi's book is easy to read, yet packed with a lot of information that is of immense benefit to CEOs. The world of a CEO can be a lonely one. Richard shows us the way out of that loneliness through the appropriate use of CEO peer groups. As the CEO of a small business myself, I found the book to be very useful.”

Murli Nathan, Managing Partner/CEO

Destinhaus LLC

Testimonials "Ric Franzi’s book has done a great job of spelling out the unique aspects of CEO peer groups. A must read for those CEO's who are looking to take their company to the next level and for those who have never experienced sitting around a table of their peers and learning from each other.” Ron Penland, President Executive Forums Inland Empire

"Ric Franzi’s book has done a great job of spelling out the unique aspects of CEO peer groups. A must read for those CEO's who are looking to take their company to the next level and for those who have never experienced sitting around a table of their peers and learning from each other.”

Ron Penland, President

Executive Forums Inland Empire