If you were to tell me that one day I’d be a co-host of a podcast, I probably would’ve started with, “What’s a podcast?”. After my fair share of trying to figure out what I’m called to do with this life, I’m still trying to figure it out. However, I’ve luckily found out that I am meant to serve and help others throughout my everyday life, so at least I have a starting point. I’m currently a Rehabilitative Therapist, co-founder of a digital agency called Dog Developer, and a co-host on The Rundown. I have a lot more growing, learning, and serving to do, but with this podcast we hope to provide value to help inform, encourage, and inspire different ways of thinking. Life is not always perfect, but it’s always what you make it. So make it count, make it memorable, and never let anyone steal your happiness.
Colin Slager has hosted 225 Episodes.
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Episode 80: McDonald's Podcast, Strategies to Burn Felly Fat, Andrew Luck's Retirement, Slager's First Yoga Experience, Fear and Creativity, and Mindful Practice
Episode | August 27th, 2019 | 51 mins 30 secs
andrew luck, belly fat, birthday, creativity, exercise, football, gut health, health, mcdonald's, mcdonalds, mental health, mindfulness, nfl, nutrition, podcast, podcasting, steven pressfield, weight loss, wellness, yoga, ziprecruiter
In today's current events, we get into McDonald's marketing strategy with its podcast and how other companies are heading in the same direction. We also get into an article about burning fat that we didn't agree with, and expand on effective strategies to achieve this goal.
For real life experience, we get into a mental health discussion regarding Andrew Luck's retirement announcement, and Slager describes his first yoga experience.
We end the show on book talk, discussing Tim's new book "The War of Art" by Steven Pressfield and the relationship between fear and creativity. Slager reflects on a section from "Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff," involving becoming what you think about.
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Episode 79: Brendan King, Play-By-Play Announcer for the South Bend Cubs
Episode | August 22nd, 2019 | 39 mins 50 secs
announcing, baseball, ben zobrist, brendan king, broadcasting, chicago cubs, clarity, cubs, determination, discipline, grind, heart, how to succeed, journalism, journey, minor leagues, networking, south bend cubs, success, zobrist
Brendan "BK" King (@bkingsports) is a play-by-play announcer for the South Bend Cubs, a minor league affiliate for the MLB's Chicago Cubs. Brendan graduated with a journalism degree from Butler University, where he was the lead student voice for Butler Athletics. He has also served as the voice for the Orleans Firebirds of the Cape Cod League and the Boise Hawks, a minor league team for the Colorado Rockies.
In this interview, BK talks about his journey as a sports announcer, how he perfects his craft on a daily basis, and the importance of lifelong learning and preparation.
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Episode 78: Jay-Z and the NFL, Jeffrey Epstein Conspiracy, New York Trip Recap, Adapting Yourself to Your Environment, Studying Your Weaknesses, and Negative Thought Prevention
Episode | August 20th, 2019 | 1 hr 14 mins
brothers, family, fitness, health, jay-z, jeffrey epstein, mental health, negative thoughts, new york, nfl, self-awareness, social justice, strength, time management
In today's current events, we talk about the potential implications and motivations of the NFL and Jay's partnership for social justice. We also have a discussion about the recent events surrounding Jeffrey Epstein's mysterious death.
In real life experience, Tim reflects on his recent trip to New York City, and how his perspective has changed coming back home. Slager gets into a discussion he had with his mother about adapting yourself to your environment, as well as why he has decided to take on yoga.
In book talk, we get into advice from Ray Dalio in "Tribe of Mentors" involving improving your weaknesses, as well as "Don't Sweat the Small Stuff," talking about negative thought prevention.
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Episode 77: 4-Way Conversation with Sprove (Musical Artist) and Karl (Founder and CEO of Fortunate Lifestyle)
Episode | August 15th, 2019 | 53 mins 46 secs
artist, determination, discipline, efficiency, entrepreneurship, fortunate, fortunate lifestyle, grind, heart, life, lifestyle, music, musical artist, personal branding, sprove
Karl (@kswaggin) is the Founder and CEO of Fortunate Lifestyle, a clothing brand established to express individuality, creativeness, and unique designs. Sprove (@sprove_) is a musical artist from Indianapolis and the creator of Naptown Revival, a contest which aims to rejuvenate Indianapolis' music scene and talent pool. He has opened for other musical artists, such as Lil Uzi, Young Thug, 21 Savage, and Wale.
In this interview, Karl and Sprove discuss the passion behind their entrepreneurial ventures, the process behind improving their craft in each of their respective realms, and how they have collaborated to help make each other more successful.
To learn more about Karl, you can visit fortunatelifestyle.com. To learn more about Sprove, you can find him on Spotify, Soundcloud, and Apple Music.
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Episode 76: Bob Lazar/Area 51/Flying Saucers, NCAA's Rules for Agents, Amazon and FedEx Breakup, Optimal Morning Routines, Expecting What You Tolerate, Communicating Knowledge Effectively, and Understanding the Opposing Viewpoint
Episode | August 13th, 2019 | 1 hr 3 mins
aliens, amazon, area 51, bob lazar, building rapport, communication, contracts, education, fedex, knowlwedge, lebron james, mentorship, morning routine, ncaa, netflix, rich paul, self-awareness, transparency, trustpointe, vulnerability
In today's current events, we recap the controversial Netflix documentary "Bob Lazar: Area 51 & Flying Saucers" and the impact this could have. We also get into the NCAA's inconsistency with its rule on NBA draft agents, and the recent distribution relationship split between Amazon and FedEx.
In real life experience, we talk about 3 habits you can build into your morning routine to help you wake up smoother and happier. We also recap last week's conversation with Trustpointe CEO Tim Roberts, and analyze the most important takeaways with self-awareness and building rapport.
In book talk, we talk about communicating knowledge effectively in a high information society, drawing takeaways from "Swim with the Sharks." We also talk about educating yourself on the opposing point of view, thanks to "Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff."
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Episode 75: Tim Roberts, Founder of Trustpointe
Episode | August 8th, 2019 | 1 hr 19 mins
decision making, emotional intelligence, entrepreneurship, management, rapport, relationship building, relationships, sales, sales management, sales training, sandler, sandler training, tim roberts, trust, trustpointe
Tim Roberts is the Founder of Trustpointe, an award-winning franchise of Sandler Training, which Entrepreneur Magazine has consistently ranked #1 in Sales and Sales Management Training. Through his work at Trustpointe, Tim gives insights into the psychology, motivation, and behavior of CEOs, Business Owners, Sales Managers, and Sales Personnel. He and his business help organizations achieve growth through business solutions related to sales, sales management, customer service, leadership & management, and practice development.
In this interview, Tim talks about how he formed Trustpointe, what it means to develop trust with people, having a growth mindset, and how understanding yourself and making small improvements over time can contribute to happiness and success for yourself and your company.
To learn more about Tim and his company, you can visit:
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Episode 74: El Paso and Dayton Shootings, USA vs. China Trade War and the Stock Market, Action vs. Intent (Round 2), Brain Booster Routines, Great Content Strategies, and Putting Your Memory Where Your Mouth Is
Episode | August 6th, 2019 | 54 mins 12 secs
action, brain, china, content, country music, dayton, el paso, finance, financial markets, gun violence, humble, instagran, intent, jon bellion, learning, money, personal brand, self-development, social media, south bend cubs, stock market, success, trade war, trump, usa, white river state park
We have an open conversation about the El Paso and Dayton shootings and the role that social media plays in uniting or dividing the nation. We also get into the sharp decline in the stock market, and how the USA-China Trade War impacts the dip.
In real life experience, we pick up our conversation about action vs. intent, and how you can create an environment that promotes meaningful action. Tim then describes a new routine he has been trying to make his brain smarter, and the long-term benefits that it provides.
In the book talk section, we get into creating meaningful content for your brand story ("Crush It" by Gary V), as well as being humble and giving credit to others throughout your successes ("Swim with the Sharks" by Harvey Mackay).
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Episode 73: Dan Fuson, Guitarist and Producer
Episode | August 1st, 2019 | 57 mins 9 secs
chloe kinnon, dan fuson, editing, guitar, guitarist, mental health, music, musical tour, musician, nashville, producer, songs, tour life
Dan Fuson (@danfuson1) is a musical producer and guitarist from Nashville, Tennessee. He is the lead guitarist for singer Chloe Kinnon, and works as a freelance music producer for musicians across the world.
In this interview, Dan talks about his passion and journey through music, developing his skills as a producer and songwriter, and gives insights into what it means to build your passion from the ground up.
To learn more about Dan, you can find him on Spotify or visit him at danfuson.com
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Episode 72: Indiana Sports Gambling, 3M's Flex and Seal Packaging, Google's Big Real Estate Investment, Healthy Company Cultures, Action vs. Intent, Reactionary Business Mindset, and Starting Small with Your Habits
Episode | July 30th, 2019 | 53 mins 54 secs
3m, alexa, amazon, animal kingdom, distribution, entrepreneurship, gary v, google, habit forming, habits, housing, jobs, kind deeds, mark cuban, packaging, reactionary, real estate, san francisco, shipping, silicon valley, small business, supply chain, trends, weddings, ymca
In today's current events, we talk about Indiana Sports Gambling and the next steps and locations where you can partake, 3M moving away from cardboard box packaging, Google's gigantic investment into Silicon Valley real estate, and Mark Cuban's interview with Inc.com on keys to retaining employees.
In the real life experience section of the episode, we discuss how a small deeds can have monumental impacts on lives, what we can do to be more prepared to be a helping hand, and the relationship between intent and action.
To conclude the episode, we dive into Gary V's "Crushing It" and what it means to have a reactionary business mindset, as well as James Clear's "Atomic Habits" and how starting small can increase your chances of forming a great habit.
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Episode 71: Chip Helm, #1 Bestselling Author and Sales Professional from Cook Medical
Episode | July 25th, 2019 | 56 mins 15 secs
author, body language, cook medical, emotional intelligence, influence, medical, networking, personal brand, relationships, sales, self-awareness
Chip Helm is a #1 Best Selling Author ("Every Day Sales Wisdom for Your Life & Career", "Bigger Than Sales"), was the National Sales Manager at Cook Medical for 17 years, and now works on the government side of the company, where has been for over 34 years total.
In this interview, Chip discusses his transition from dental school to medical device sales. He talks about the lessons he learned as he progressed through his sales career, including the art of networking, building relationships through trust and genuine care, learning from failure, increasing self-awareness, and developing a memorable personal brand.
If you want to learn more about Chip, you can visit chiphelm.com
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Episode 70: Instagram's New Experiment, Russia's Secret Intelligence Agency Hacked, How Shoes Affect The Way You Walk, The Right Way to Talk Politics in the Workplace, The Habit Formula, and Getting Rid of the Victimhood Mentality
Episode | July 23rd, 2019 | 37 mins 14 secs
chris pratt, comparison, habit forming, hacking, instagram, internet, mental health, politics, posture, russia, sales, shoes, successful habits, victimhood mentality, walking
In today's current events, we talk about Instagram's social experiment of removing the number of likes from photos, and the mental health impacts on the platform and its users. We also get into how the shoes you wear can affect the way you walk, and the significant impacts of the latest hack on Russia's Secret Intelligence Agency.
In real life experience, we talk about the right way to approach the topic of politics in the workplace, influenced by a situation Tim faced in a sales presentation. Slager also talks about recent thoughts he has had relating to getting rid of the victimhood mentality.
We end the show talking about "Atomic Habits" by James Clear, and how you can use the habit formula to develop successful new habits.
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Episode 69: John Sparrow, Founder of GoOil, Canada's Largest Mobile Oil Change Company
Episode | July 18th, 2019 | 1 hr 3 mins
adversity, business owner, canada, entrepreneur, entrepreneurship, gooil, john sparrow, leadership, mindset, mobile oil change, oil change, podcast
John Sparrow is a Canadian Entrepreneur and Founder of GoOil, Canada's largest mobile oil change company. After dropping out of high school at 16 to begin his entrepreneurial journey, John eventually formulated his idea for GoOil at an entrepreneur competition.
In this conversation, John explains the value behind his business, his vision for the future, difficult lessons he has learned throughout his journey as an entrepreneur, and how to achieve the highest and most unique version of yourself as a business leader.
To find out more about John and his company, visit: Gooil.ca
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Episode 68: Facebook Fined $5 Billion, Warren Buffett's Ideal Employee, More Johnson & Johnson PR Struggles, Mediation Strategies, Building Impactful Habits, and Defining Your True Age
Episode | July 16th, 2019 | 1 hr 1 min
broad riipple, cancer, careers, facebook, farmers market, ftc, golf, habits, interviews, johnson & johnson, journaling, meditation, mindfulness, privacy, self-improvement, user privacy, visualization, warren buffett
In today's current events, we discuss the $5 billion fine issued to Facebook by the FTC and the future of user data, quality characteristics that Warren Buffett looks for in his employees, and Johnson & Johnson's recent PR hit involving more baby powder lawsuits and allegations.
In real life experience, we talk about different mediation techniques we are implementing with visualization and journaling, defining your true age through knowledge and experience, and healthy eating habits.
In the book talk section, Slager talks about living in the present moment from "Don't Sweat the Small Stuff," and Tim discusses a new strategy to implement better habits into your day, influenced by James Clear's "Atomic Habits."
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Episode 67: Anthony Murdock, Co-Creator of #PowerMovesOnly
Episode | July 12th, 2019 | 1 hr 20 mins
branding, determination, entrepreneur, family, influence, intersectionality, marketing, networking, personal brand, persuasion, power moves only, process, progress, relationships, social media
Anthony Murdock II (@amurdock_ii) is a student at the IU McKinney School of Law, and the Co-Creator of #PowerMovesOnly (@hashtagpmo), a brand that promotes lifestyles centered around success-oriented actions. Anthony also hosts a virtual speaking initiative called "Moments with Murdock," that is currently focused on the "Process Toward Progress".
In this interview, Anthony talks about his purpose-driven brand and what it means to have meaningful interactions with the people around you. We discuss what a successful brand means in today's society, and what it means to have true patience in your path to success.
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Episode 66: Product Liability Issues for Amazon, More Competition for Netflix, PaveGen and Smart Sidewalks, The Perfect Product, and Developing Patience with Communication
Episode | July 9th, 2019 | 49 mins 20 secs
amazon, at&t, careers, colorado, denver, disney, ecommerce, estes park, ford, holidays, lake, nbc, netflix, parenting, pavegen, product liability, streaming, tattoos
In today's current events, we discuss Amazon's new product liability hurdles to overcome following an appeals court ruling in Pennsylvania. We also get into the rising competition in the streaming space for Netflix, and how it will be losing some of its programs in the near future thanks to other streaming services. Lastly, we highlight a new company called PaveGen, which is providing a new way of energy involving kinetic energy from footsteps.
For Real Life Experience, Tim reflects on his Colorado trip and Slager reflects on an uplifting conversation he had with his parents in regards to his career situation.
For book talk, Tim discusses an article from Harvard Business Review featuring the Ford CEO, and Slager highlights an important conversation tip from "Don't Sweat the Small Stuff"
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Episode 65: Aimee Kandrac, Founder of WhatFriendsDo
Episode | July 4th, 2019 | 1 hr 4 mins
care, entrepreneur, entrepreneurship, friends, friendship, helping hands, hiring, small business, team, whatfriendsdo
Aimee Kandrac is the Founder and Owner of WhatFriendsDo (@whatfriendsdo), a business that provides an online tool for friends and family to coordinate meals, errands, and communication in times of need.
In this interview, Aimee talks about the story and formation WhatFriendsDo, building her team and creating a positive work environment, the concept behind the software and the markets her business is entering, and challenges she has overcome as an entrepreneur.
To learn more about Aimee and her impactful business, you can visit whatfriendsdo.com