Timothy Ahlersmeyer

Episode 114: How to Value Yourself, Preparing for Difficult Conversations, How to Win People to Your Side, and Top 5 Personality Traits to Look For

Episode  |  February 4th, 2020  |  53 mins 23 secs

bcaas, dale carnegie, emotional intelligence, how to believe in yourself, how to encourage yourself, how to value yourself, indy fitness magazine, ocean, relationships, self-awareness, self-esteem, super bowl, tim ferriss, tribe of mentors

In today's real-life experience, we discuss the best ways you can value yourself, as well as the best ways to prepare and approach difficult conversations.

We take a look at a section from Dale Carnegie's "How to Win Friends and Influence People" as well as Tim Ferris' "Tribe of Mentors." We discuss key strategies to win people to your way of thinking without offending them. We end the show discussing the five areas of a personality to evaluate when building new relationships.

Episode 113: Gessi Rodriguez, Fitness and Weight Loss Advocate and Role Model

Episode  |  January 31st, 2020  |  57 mins 29 secs

authenticity, exercise, fitness, honesty, how to build a brand, how to gain trust, how to lose weight, nutrition, personal brand, weight loss, womens health magazine

Gessi Parisi-Rodriguez (@gessisfitnessnjourney) is a fitness and weight-loss advocate from Alexandria, Virginia, originally from Grand Rapids, Michigan. After hitting rock bottom, and then finding her spiritual path, she was able to lose 124 pounds through exercise and healthy eating, and without surgeries or shortcuts.

In this interview, Gessi explains her motivation to begin her weight loss journey, the obstacles she had to overcome, and healthy strategies and steps you can take to make a significant impact on your life from a health and nutrition aspect.

To learn more about Gessi, you can follow her on her Instagram page (@gessisfitnessjourney).

Episode 112: Indiana Teen Preventing Newborn Abandonment, Millennials and Debt, Patience in Business, How Being Organized Effects Mental Health, Positive Stress, and Eating Like a King

Episode  |  January 28th, 2020  |  1 hr 9 mins

being organized, brain rules, butler bulldogs, chase rice, chase rice new album, childhood abandonment, debt, how to be organized, how to be productive, how to get out of debt, jeff bezos, mental health, millennials, nutrition, nutrition coaching, patience, productive, productivity

In today's current events, we discuss an inspiring story of an Indiana teen who raised money to solve the problem of abandoned newborns in his community. We also talk about a recent story about millennials, debt, and what you can do to set yourself up for financial freedom.

In the real-life experience section of the episode, Slager talks about an important business lesson that he learned about patience. Tim discusses the correlation between mental health and organization, and what he is doing to start 2020 off on the right foot.

In the book talk portion of the episode, Tim talks about healthy stress and how you can determine if your workspace is providing positive stress and productivity, citing John Medina's "Brain Rules." Slager explains what it means to eat like a king, analyzing a section from Aubrey Marcus' "Own the Day, Own Your Life."

Episode 111: Clearview AI Facial Recognition App, Crafting a Persuasive Speech, Brainwriting, Healthy Fat Loss Strategies, Social Relationships and Happiness, How to Feel More in Control

Episode  |  January 21st, 2020  |  1 hr 16 mins

brainwriting, chipotle, clearview ai, conor mcgregor, creative thinking, facial recognition, facial recognition app, fat loss, fitness, happiness, health, how to set goals, ikea, lyft, mac miller, mental health, nutrition, powerful speeches, public speaking, public speaking tips, self-awareness, social relationships, success

In today's current events, Tim talks about the phone application "Clearview AI" and how it is using facial recognition to help law enforcement agencies solve crimes. Slager recaps an article about how to create a persuasive speech and influence the audience through different methods.

For the real-life experience section, Tim highlights the concept of "brainwriting" and how companies can use this to foster more innovative meetings. Slager explains why you cannot spot reduce fat and provides appropriate, healthy strategies to lose weight.

In the book talk segment of the episode, Slager explains the correlation between social relationships and happiness, citing a section from Aubrey Marcus' "Own the Day, Own Your Life."

Episode 110: Scott Mautz, Inspirational Business Keynote Speaker, Award-Winning Author, and Inc.com Columnist

Episode  |  January 16th, 2020  |  50 mins 41 secs

business leadership, directors, entrepreneur, entrepreneurship, finding inspiration, how to become a speaker, how to manage better, inspiration, leadership, mangers, public speaking, public speaking tips, scott mautz, self leadership, small business

Scott Mautz is an inspirational business speaker who specializes in employee engagement, peak performance, fostering meaning in/at work, coaching, flourishing in change, motivation, leadership/self-leadership, and empowerment. He is a former Procter & Gamble senior executive who successfully ran 4 multi-billion-dollar businesses.

Scott is an inc.com columnist with over 1 million monthly readers of his articles on success and business leadership. He is also a published author of two books: "Make it Matter: How Managers Can Motivate by Creating Meaning" and "Find the Fire: Ignite Your Inspiration - and Make Work Exciting Again." He is also a faculty member at Indiana University's Kelley School of Business for Executive Education.

In this interview, Scott highlights his motivation to transition from the corporate world to the entrepreneurial realm through public speaking and coaching. Scott discusses how leaders and employees can create a healthy and engaging environment in the workplace. He also provides valuable insight into public speaking and how you can genuinely connect with a group of people.

To learn more about Scott, you can visit his website at scottmautz.com.

Episode 109: Winners and Losers of the Streaming Decade, Alien Life, Movement as Medicine, Benefits of Competitive Exercise, The Optimal Physical Fitness Regimen, and Charismatic Leadership Behaviors

Episode  |  January 14th, 2020  |  1 hr 23 mins

alien life, at&t, aubrey marcus, butler basketball, europa, google, hulu, john wooden, jupiter, jupiter moon, leaders, leadership, mother theresa, nasa, ncaa, netflix, roku, youtube

In today's current events, we talk about NASA's latest update about the confirmation of alien life, as well as highlighting the top winners and losers of the last decade of online streaming. We also get into essential movement techniques and how they can serve as "medicine" for the body.

The real-life experience episode is highlighted by Tim's top 5 benefits of competitive activity on your mental and physical health, as well as Slager's update on his 12-week fitness and nutrition journey.

We end the show in book talk, as Slager recaps Aubrey Marcus' "Own the Day, Own Your Life" by talking about the top 5 components for a great overall physical fitness regimen. Tim discusses John Wooden's "Game Plan for Life" by highlighting the top 3 behaviors of the world's most charismatic leaders.

Episode 108: Army Bans Tik Tok, Iranian Assassination, Meditation and Memory, Controversial Peloton Advertisement, Self-Empowerment Tips, Law of Addition, and Training Unconventionally

Episode  |  January 7th, 2020  |  1 hr 21 mins

advertising, army, aubrey marcus, fitness, freelance writing, how to enhance memory, how to meditate, john maxwell, leadership, mac miller, meditation, memory, mindfulness, nutrition, nutrition plans, peloton, self-empowerment tips, tik tok, workout plans

For today's current events, we discuss why the Army is attempting to ban the popular social media application Tik Tok. We also get into a recent study at Ball State University on why meditation can help you remember facts and data more. We also spend time talking about the recent assassination of an Iranian terrorist, as well as the recent controversial Peloton commercial.

In real-life experience, Tim reflects on one of his favorite article pieces of empowerment, sharing his top takeaways. Slager highlights his new training and nutrition regiment for the first quarter of 2020.

In the book talk section of today's episode, Tim reflects on John Maxwell's "5 Levels of Leadership" and talks about what it means to grow leaders and organizations through the Law of Addition. Slager dives into the benefits of training unconventionally, citing a section from Aubrey Marcus' "Own the Day, Own Your Life."

Episode 107: Ryan Michler, Founder of "Order of Man"

Episode  |  January 2nd, 2020  |  1 hr 21 mins

determination, discipline, heart, how to be a man, masculinity, order of man, preside, protect, provide, ryan michler, self-awareness

Ryan Michler (@ryanmichler) is the founder of "Order of Man" (@orderofman), a brand and podcast that fosters a movement to reclaim and restore masculinity. Ryan served in the military, then worked as a financial planner, where he first started a podcast to provide financial planning advice to medical professionals. In 2015, Ryan decided to create a radio that guides men to fulfill their potential as leaders, fathers, husbands, brothers, and performance-driven roles in life.

In this interview, Ryan discusses his motivation to create "Order of Man," the essential skills and mindsets gained from the military, growing his brand, achieving work-life balance, "showing up" every day in your life, and using the power of consistency and self-belief to take your talents to the highest level.

You can find Ryan's podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and learn more about his mission at orderofman.com.

Episode 106: Most Significant 2019 Personal Highlights, Impactful Acts of Kindness, 15-Minute Bodyweight Workout, Trouble in Texas, Don't Sweat the Small Stuff, and the Key to Self-Sufficiency

Episode  |  December 31st, 2019  |  1 hr 16 mins

2019 highlights, christmas, don't sweat the small stuff, holidays, how to improve, personal development, richard carlson, self-sufficiency, star wars, texas shooting

In the last episode of 2019, Slager and Tim give their holiday recaps and reflect on their most significant personal development of the yar. Tim talks about the benefits of exploring different careers, and Slager discusses his spiritual journey, betting on himself and learning from his mistakes.

In the current events of today's episode, Tim recaps 3 of the top acts of kindness from the year, including a coffee shop customer heroics, an ex-soldier saving a family in a car crash, and a terminal ill man receiving a gift from his co-workers.

In today's book talk section, Slager highlights the impact that "Don't Sweat the Small Stuff" by Richard Carlson has had on him, and Tim highlights the key to self-sufficiency by Amelia Boone in Tim Ferriss' "Tribe of Mentors."

Episode 105: How to Maximize Small Talk, Walmart vs. Amazon, Trump Impeachment, Instagram Censoring, Under the Weather Meal Plan, Winning Your Next Party, and Becoming a Better Listener

Episode  |  December 24th, 2019  |  1 hr 1 min

amazon, apartment cleaning, cleanliness, emotional intelligence, how to break the ice, how to clean your house, how to get over sickness, how to plan an event, impeachment, instagram, party tips, small talk, trump impeachment, walmart

In today's current events, Tim talks about the various strategies you can use to maximize small talk, as well as Walmart's latest strategies to compete with Amazon. Slager dives into the Trump impeachment and how Instagram is now censoring its users, including someone who supports the carnivore diet.

For real life experience, Tim discusses how he stepped outside of his comfort and learned some valuable skills through planning a holiday event for work. Slager is also dealing with sickness right now, so he gives a perfect meal plan for when you are feeling under the weather.

In the book talk section of today's episode, Tim talks about an effective way to approach your next party or social gathering by analyzing Travis Bradberry's "Emotional Intelligence 2.0." Slager discusses being a better listener, choosing your battles wisely, and understanding separate realities by reflecting on "Don't Sweat the Small Stuff."

Episode 104: How to Say No Effectively, Uber's Annual Safety Report, Blue Light Blocking Glasses, "Gamechangers" Documentary Review, Creating Valuable Content, and Optimism Strategies

Episode  |  December 10th, 2019  |  1 hr 22 mins

blue light blocking glasses, durango colorado, gamechangers documentary, how to be more positive, how to drive safe, how to eat better, how to eat better while traveling, how to say no, how to sleep better, nutrition, plant basedd diet, practicing optimism, saying no nicely, saying no politely, shawnee inn pennsylvania, uber safety report

In today's episode, we analyze a recent article that lists out the three most effective and polite ways to say no and turn down an invitation. We also get into the recent safety report released by Uber, and offer up safe ways to protect yourself when riding in your own car or with a service.

In real life experience, Tim talks about getting new blue light blocking glasses, which goes into a discussion about the benefits of these toward sleep. Slager provides an in-depth analysis on the recent Netflix documentary "Gamechangers", and he also talks about his experience in meeting with his very first nutrition client.

In book talk, Slager discusses the importance of content and providing value first, reflecting on Gary Vaynerchuk's podcast and book "Crush It." Tim then gives a helpful strategy in practicing optimism, highlighting a book written by the founders of the clothing company "Life is Good," Bert and John Jacobs.

Episode 103: Jason Pardue, Founder of Coastland Apparel

Episode  |  December 5th, 2019  |  57 mins 7 secs

clothing line, coastland, coastland apparel, hats, hoodies, how to start a business, jason pardue, law enforcement, north carolina clothing, real estate

Jason Pardue is the Founder and Co-Owner of Coastland Apparel (@coastlandapparel), a quality driven and outdoor focused apparel company from Lexington, North Carolina. Jason started his career in law enforcement and then transitioned into selling real estate and running his company, which he started in 2018.

In this interview, Jason describes his motivation to start his company, the struggles and challenges of running an apparel business in a competitive industry, creating and fostering key relationships, and the important lessons he has learned through his journey in law enforcement, real estate, and entrepreneurship.

To find out more about Coastland and its diverse collection of products, you can visit: coastlandapparel.com

Episode 102: Thanksgiving Highlights, Confessions from a McDonald's Employee, How to Shop Smarter this Holiday, How IKEA is Capitalizing on Shopping Trends, Morning Routine Discipline, and Adapting Your Communication Style

Episode  |  December 3rd, 2019  |  59 mins 4 secs

attitude, better attitude, grant cardone, holiday shopping tips, how to have a good attitude, ikea, mcdonald's, sell or be sold, slight edge, tattoos, thanksgiving foods

In today's episode, we give our Thanksgiving highlights and get into a discussion about top holidays foods. Fur current events, we talk about a deep confession about customer service from an old Mcdonald's employee, the 7 trends that IKEA is capitalizing upon to win the shopping game, and 4 valuable tips to help you shop smarter for the holidays.

For real life experience, Tim explains how he has learned to change his communication style at work while spending time at a senior living community, and Slager gives an update on his tithing practices and morning routine.

In the book talk portion of the episode, Slager talks about discipline, reflecting on Jeff Olson's "Slight Edge," while Tim highlights some key takeaways about attitude from Grant Cardone's "Sell or Be Sold."

Episode 101: Jada Love, Blogger and Motivational Speaker

Episode  |  November 28th, 2019  |  1 hr 13 mins

blog, blogging, how to network, how to quit your job, how to start a blog, how to start a youtube channel, how to write, knowing your worth, love thyself, motivation, motivational speaking, networking, positivity, quitting your job

Jada Love (@couture.finessin / @lovethyself.101) is a blogger, motivational speaker, and founder of Love Thyself 101. Through her writings, Jada brings motivational and inspirational value to people who are doubting themselves or stuck in a job or life that they hate.

In this interview, we talk with Jada about her motivations to quit her job and become her own boss, challenges in starting a blog and YouTube channel, smart networking, taking true time to yourself, surrounding yourself with positivity, and important business lessons that she has learned through her journey.

To read her blog, you can visit: www.lovethyself.art.blog

Episode 100: Our Favorite Episode Moments, eSports Innovation, Tesla's Cybertruck, Being the Best Listener, and How to Give Value First

Episode  |  November 26th, 2019  |  1 hr 20 mins

carnegie, cybertruck tesla, esports, fitness, gary v, give value first, how to influence people, instagram, lebron james, michael jordan, misfits gaming group, philosopher, serial entrepreneur, space jam, spiritual journey, tesla

For our 100th episode, we each highlight our top 3 episode moments over our journey thus far, recapping conversations with podcast host Kristof Lewis, serial entrepreneur Ben Gothard, philosopher Dr. Richard McGowan, sales trainer Tim Sandler, and play-by-play baseball announcer Brendan King.

In current events, Tim talks about how a top eSport company called Misfits Gaming Group is launching an initiative for small business, and Slager gives his thoughts on Tesla's new cybertruck.

For book talk, we highlight key listening strategies from Dale Carnegie's "How to Win Friends and Influence People," while Slager covers what it means to give value first, analyzing Gary Vaynerchuk's "Crushing It"

Episode 99: Andrew Gummer, Tattoo Artist

Episode  |  November 21st, 2019  |  1 hr 10 mins

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Andrew Gummer (@andrewgummerart /@drewgummer.shots) is a tattoo artist with over 10 years of experience in the industry. He has developed his design expertise and customer service skills at Altered Image Tattoo and Piercing Studio in Avon (@alteredimagetattoos), as well as the Salty Siren in Greenwood, Indiana (@saltysirentattoo).

In this interview, Andrew describes his motivation to get into the tattoo industry, what goes into the design and customer relations aspect, and the challenges he has faced through the process while dealing with frustrating life events.