Timothy Ahlersmeyer

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"

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

Episode 64: San Fran Bans E-Cigs, Leaked Emails at Google, Body Language for Leaders, Recharging Your Body, Legacy or Currency, and Understanding Before Being Understood

Episode  |  July 2nd, 2019  |  49 mins 33 secs

ben shapiro, body language, censorship, ecigarettes, emotional intelligence, forbes, google, jordan peterson, leadership, legacy, napoleon hill, recharge, self-awareness

In today's current events, we talk about the City of San Francisco banning E-Cigs, and the various effects this could have on a greater scale. We then transition to the leaked emails at Google regarding Jordan Peterson and Ben Shapiro, and we discuss the concept of censorship and internet regulation.

In today's real life experience, Tim discusses 5 body language tips to portray leadership and how he has worked to improve these, while Slager highlights an important conversation he had at the gym when it comes to properly recharging your body.

Ending on book talk, Tim pulls a crucial emotional intelligence concept out of the book "Outwitting the Devil," and Slager talks about leaving a meaningful legacy, influenced by Gary V's book "Crush It."

Episode 63: Aaron Marshall, Musical Artist and Founder of Naptown Thrift

Episode  |  June 27th, 2019  |  54 mins 8 secs

business owner, clothing, entrepreneur, entrepreneurship, family, indianapolis, music, musical artist, networking, thrifting, vintage clothing

Aaron Marshall (@doubleamuzic) is a musical artist and the founder of Naptown Thrift (@naptownthrift), Indianapolis' #1 source for vintage clothing. Growing up with a passion of music and thrifting, Aaron launched his business in September 2018. After running an appointment-only store out of a storage unit while attending Butler, he has grown the business significantly into a storefront hotspot, and built a reputation as a trustworthy source of vintage clothing of all kinds of brands.

In this interview, Aaron talks about his passion for music, starting his thrift store, important lessons he has learned as a business owner, and navigating the industry by networking and building meaningful relationships with other entrepreneurs and customers.

To learn more about Aaron and his business, you can visit naptownthrift.com or visit his store in person at 2174 E. 54th St. in Indianapolis.

Episode 62: Increasing Social Awareness, Building a Trustworthy Personal Brand, Secrets to Winning with People, McDonald's Sales Skyrocketing, Microsoft and Work-Life Balance

Episode  |  June 25th, 2019  |  1 hr 6 mins

brand, careers, emotional intelligence, empathy, employees, gary v, happiness, health, improvement, influence, love, mcdonalds, mental health, microsoft, movement, nutrition, persuasion, pillars of manual medicine, relationships, sales, social awareness, summit spine and therapy, wellness

In today's current events, we highlight how a small change in operations for McDonald's caused sales to increase 30%. We discuss the importance of operational transparency in the food industry.

In today's real life experience, Slager explains the key information takeaways from the "Pillars of Manual Medicine" Conference in Chicago, which he attended with his two doctors from Summit. Tim discusses an impactful conversation with a sales prospect, which helped reinforce an important rule in winning with people.

In today's book talk, Tim highlights key strategies to increase social awareness, drawing from "Emotional Intelligence 2.0" by Travis Bradberry. Slager, highlighting Gary Vaynerchuk's "Crush It," talks about keeping it real when it comes to your personal brand.

Episode 61: Glenn Garnes, Founder of Small Business CEO

Episode  |  June 20th, 2019  |  1 hr 4 mins

ceo, communication, connection, digital, entrepreneur, entrepreneurship, failure, influence, law, learning, linkedin, mentor, mentorship, networking, radio, referrals, self-improvement, self-investment, small business, social media

Glenn Garnes is the Founder and CEO of Small Business CEO, an organization devoted to helping small business owners achieve more. Glenn helps people ignite their business growth by shortening their entrepreneurial learning curve, and provides online courses, mentorship, and tools to help people in the areas of people development, health and wellness, and professional development.

A retired lawyer, Glenn discusses his transition out of the law practice to forming his own business, and using the relationships and knowledge he gained earlier in his career to transform that into a service that helps business owners reach their goals. In the rest of the interview, we talk about best networking practices, maximizing your value to others on social media, mentorship, the different ways of learning, and servant leadership.

To learn more about Glenn and his business, you can go to:

Glenngarnes.com
SBCEO.com
Tipsonsuccess.com

Episode 60: Negative Boeing PR, Beyond Meat vs. Tyson Foods, Cyber Security Standoff with Russia, The Secret Behind Conquering Procrastination, Dale Carnegie Tips, and Building an Authentic Personal Brand

Episode  |  June 18th, 2019  |  49 mins 10 secs

authenticity, beyond meat, boeing, confidence, cyber security, dale carnegie, family, fathers, food, influence, nutrition, personal brand, persuasion, plant-based, procrastination, public safety, russia, tyson, united states, wellness

In today's current events, we discuss the latest malfunction in a Boeing fleet, the increased competition in the plant-based space with Tyson Foods releasing a new option, the cyber security standoff between the United States and Russia, and the true cause of procrastination.

For today's real life experience, we reflect on what our dads mean to us, and how they have impacted our lives in a special way.

Ending the show on book talk, we highlight what it means to foster confidence in those around you, drawing from readings in "How to Win Friends and Influence People," as well as building a meaningful and authentic personal brand coming from Gary V's "Crush It."

Episode 59: Keith Magnus, Clinical Psychologist and Director oft he Butler University Counseling and Consultation Center

Episode  |  June 13th, 2019  |  1 hr 21 mins

careers, determination, education, happiness, lifestyle, meditation, mental health, parenting, psychology, self-awareness, therapy, trust

Keith Magnus is the Director of the Butler University Counseling and Consultation Center, and Clinical Psychologist for the Woodview Psychology Group. He specializes in the areas of anxiety, depression, sleep disorders/insomnia, interpersonal relationships, identity and personal growth, mindfulness-based therapy, eating ad body image concerns, and hypnosis. In his work, he integrates self-psychology, object relations, attachment, and systems theories I his approach to treatment.

Keith earned his Doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology from the University of Rochester in 1996 and has been an Indiana Health Service Provider in Psychology since 1998.

In this interview, Keith explains his journey and how he landed on his passion path, the important things he has learned through working in psychology 1-on-1 therapy, and important values to keep in mind for optimal mental health.

Episode 58: Salesforce Acquires Tableau, Husband/Wife eCommerce Success Story, Political Corruption in Arkansas and Oklahoma, Discovering the Meaning of Life, and Finding the Truth Behind Criticism

Episode  |  June 11th, 2019  |  1 hr 30 secs

acquisitions, bicycle, cardio, comedy, criticism, data, determination, ecommerce, emotional intelligence, entrepreneurship, financial markets, fitness, google, health, joe rogan, markets, marriage, mental health, mindset, relationships, risk, risk-taking, salesforce, self-improvement, swimming, tableau, wellness

In today's current events, we talk about a couple who started its own ecommerce business after making the risky jump from a stable work environment, Salesforce's acquisition of Tableau, and a double homicide involving two former senators who are connected to corrupt information within the Arkansas and Oklahoma state governments.

In real life experience, Slager reflects on a valuable conversation he had with a patient regarding self-improvement, and Tim explains a small life change he made that has enhanced the way he looks at fitness and cardio.

In the book talk section, Slager talks about seeing the truth behind your partner's criticisms, influenced by "Getting the Love You Want" by Harville Hendrix. Tim ends the show highlighting the three ways we discover life, analyzing Viktor Frankl's "Man's Search for Meaning."

Episode 57: Caterpillar Suing a Coffee Shop, Virginia Beach Shooting, Obsessive Thinking and Depression, Becoming More Business Savvy, and Healthy Criticism

Episode  |  June 4th, 2019  |  39 mins 57 secs

acumen, anxiety, business, business owner, caterpillar, coffee, depression, friendship, leadership, legal, mental health, obsessive thinking, preparation, relationships, small business, virignia beach

After recapping the weekend and describing how we want to be viewed as leaders, we get into the shooting at Virginia Beach and the "why" behind it, how a multi-billion company in Caterpillar is suing a small coffee roasting business in California, and how obsessive thinking can impact anxiety and depression.

In real life experience, Tim describes the one preparation strategy he is trying for every single meeting, and how Slager's past weekend refreshed his perspective on being thankful for life friendships.

In the book talk section, Colin discusses resisting the urge to criticize, and Tim discusses the various ways that you can separate yourself at your company by strengthening your business acumen.

Episode 56: First Sales Year Takeaways, Energy Drinks, Words and Phrases That Make Professionals Look Weak, Projecting The Right Mood

Episode  |  May 30th, 2019  |  33 mins 40 secs

communication, emotional intelligence, empathy, energy, energy drinks, following up, heart, influence, mood, nba playoffs, persuasion, questions, sales, self-awareness

In the place of this week's regular interview episode, we get into an impromptu but insightful table talk in between podcast interviews.

Tim discusses the most important things he has learned in his first year of sales, and Slager discusses an article covering the potential dangers of too much energy drink consumption. We also discuss the words and phrases that make professionals look weak, and what it means to become what you think about and project what you want.

Episode 55: Vegan IPOs, Fitness and Sleep, 4 Healthy Relationship Habits, MLB Draft System Outsmarted, Contacting a CEO, Forgetting Your Limitations

Episode  |  May 28th, 2019  |  56 mins 18 secs

baseball, beyond meat, carter stewart, draft, fitness, indy 500, investing, ipo, lifestyle, markets, mlb, plant-based, relationship, resiliency, sleep, stocks, stu heinecke, vegan

In today's current events section of the episode, Slager talks about the 4 strategies to strengthen your relationship this month, and how working out can affect your quality of sleep and energy levels. Tim discusses the first plant-based/vegan company to deliver a successful IPO, Beyond Meat, and what this could mean for the industry, as well as a top MLB prospect, Carter Stewart, who is going a different route from the MLB Draft system.

In today's real life experience portion of the episode, Tim talks about a difficult hurdle he overcame last week and how it tested his mental strength. Slager explains how to not let your external environment push your buttons in certain situations.

In the book talk section, Slager highlights "Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff," and how to not let yourself argue your limitations. Tim covers "How to Get a Meeting with Anyone" by Stu Heineke and talks about the stages everyone must go through to successfully earn the business of a CEO.

Episode 54: Carol Slager, Owner of Inkwell Healthy Lifestyles

Episode  |  May 23rd, 2019  |  1 hr 25 mins

determination, entrepreneur, food, health, how to start a business, influence, lifestyle, nutrition, pharmacy, small business owner, vision, wellness

Carol Slager is a Health Coach, Author, and Owner of Inkwell Healthy Lifestyles, dedicated to help people map out the path needed to reach optimal health and wellness, especially in the areas of Balance Body & Mind, Healthy Daily Life, Eating Well, and Physical Activity. In addition to publishing her book "Cookies N Milk, Pizza No Cheese: An Ice Ceram Lover's Guide to Raising Children with Dairy Allergies," she also writes for her blog weekly and creates articles for local health publications.

After spending 25 years working behind the counter for a pharmacy, she realized that there was a better way to improve health apart from a prescription drug. In this interview, Carol tells her story of transitioning out of a stable work environment and into her own venture of coaching people individually to live healthier lives and reach their highest self. She explains how eating healthy is a sum of small, deliberate choices that add up to a longer, worthwhile life.

Episode 53: San Fran Bans Facial Recognition, Gang Crime and Small Business in Mexico, Vita Coco Hater Niche Marketing, Drinking Water Benefits, Projecting Your Ideal Relationship Qualities, and 3 Simple Success Habits

Episode  |  May 21st, 2019  |  55 mins 50 secs

advertising, facial recognition, health, longevity, marketing, meditation, public safety, relationships, small business, social media, success, water, wellness

In today's current events, we get into San Francisco banning facial recognition software use by the police, gang racketeering and extortion on small business in Mexico City, Vita Coco's new marketing strategy geared toward its haters, and a man from Venezuela enduring plastic surgery to look like a comic book character.

In the real life experience section, we discuss the overlooked benefits of drinking water and its positive impact on Tim's energy levels, and Slager's lesson learned from this past weekend involving maximizing your present moment.

In the book talk portion of the show, Tim highlights an article influenced by an MBA Marketing Professor from NYU involving 3 simple success habits, and Slager discusses what it means to project the life you want, drawing from "Getting The Love You Want" by Harville Hendrix.

Episode 52: PART 2 - Gloria Morris, Owner of Float Sixty and Co-Host of the "Speaking of Charity" Podcast

Episode  |  May 16th, 2019  |  48 mins 6 secs

entrepreneur, entrepreneurship, float sixty, float therapy, floating, hiring, meditation, scaling, sensory deprivation, small business, social media

Gloria Morris is the Owner of Float Sixty, a business that provides cryotherapy, infrared sauna, and float therapy, which serves as a powerful tool for muscle recovery, deeper sleep, and mental clarity. She also co-hosts a podcast called "Speaking of Charity," which is a radio show that exists to help local non-profits drive attention to their history, mission, and good work in the community. Gloria is also on the Board of Directors for Float Conference, and was the speaker at the 2018 Float Conference and "Rise, a Float Gathering".

In this interview, Gloria describes the process of starting and scaling a float studio, the hurdles to overcome when setting up a business of this nature, and the mental health benefits of floating, which involves the relaxation practice of being buoyant in approximately 10 inches of water in a solution of 1,000 pounds of Epsom Salt, taking place in a float pod.

Gloria concludes the episode by explaining her "Speaking of Charity" Podcast, which aims to highlight the different non-profit organizations that are making a difference in the community.

To find more about Float Sixty and "Speaking of Charity," visit:

• Floatsixty.com
• Speakingofcharity.com

Episode 52: PART 1 - Gloria Morris, Owner of Float Sixty and Co-Host of the "Speaking of Charity" Podcast

Episode  |  May 16th, 2019  |  57 mins 45 secs

entrepreneur, entrepreneurship, float sixty, float therapy, floating, hiring, meditation, scaling, sensory deprivation, small business, social media

Gloria Morris is the Owner of Float Sixty, a business that provides cryotherapy, infrared sauna, and float therapy, which serves as a powerful tool for muscle recovery, deeper sleep, and mental clarity. She also co-hosts a podcast called "Speaking of Charity," which is a radio show that exists to help local non-profits drive attention to their history, mission, and good work in the community. Gloria is also on the Board of Directors for Float Conference, and was the speaker at the 2018 Float Conference and "Rise, a Float Gathering".

In this interview, Gloria describes the process of starting and scaling a float studio, the hurdles to overcome when setting up a business of this nature, and the mental health benefits of floating, which involves the relaxation practice of being buoyant in approximately 10 inches of water in a solution of 1,000 pounds of Epsom Salt, taking place in a float pod.

Gloria concludes the episode by explaining her "Speaking of Charity" Podcast, which aims to highlight the different non-profit organizations that are making a difference in the community.

To find more about Float Sixty and "Speaking of Charity," visit:

Floatsixty.com
Speakingofcharity.com