Timothy Ahlersmeyer

Episode 98: Handling and Giving Criticism Correctly, Two-Minute Mindfulness Habit, Kaepernick and the NFL, Sitting Down vs. Standing Up for Crucial Conversations, and Mindful Eating

Episode  |  November 19th, 2019  |  52 mins 16 secs

adding value, artificial ingredients, critcism, freelance writing, grant cardone, handling criticism, how to eat better, how to give criticism, how to meditate, how to sell, kaepernick, meditation, mindfulness, resume writing, sales, selling, tattoos

In today's current events, we discuss Colin Kaepernick and the NFL, using high emotional intelligence to handle and give proper criticism, and a mindful two-minute habit that you can implement into your day.

In the real life experience section, Tim talks about making yourself unique by adding additional and unexpected value, and Slager gives an update on the benefits of participating in "No Vice November."

For book talk, Tim talks about sitting down for important conversations instead of standing up, analyzing Grant Cardone's "Sell or Be Sold." Slager talks about Aubrey Marcus' "Own the Day, Own Your Life" by explaining the importance of looking out for artificial ingredients in your foods.

Episode 97: No More Likes on Instagram, Chinese Hackers and SMS Texting, Krispy Kreme Entrepreneur, Kettle Bell Workouts, How to Overcome Nervousness, and Getting the Love You Want

Episode  |  November 12th, 2019  |  54 mins 46 secs

emotional intelligence, entrepreneurship, fitness, getting the love you want, gratitude, hackers, how to love, how to overcome stress, how to workout, instagram, kettlebell workouts, krispy kreme, nutrition, thank you cards

In today's current events, we talk about Instagram removing likes, Chinese internet hackers infiltrating SMS messaging, an entrepreneur who capitalized on a Krispy Kreme Donuts opportunity, and a helpful and efficient 20-minute kettle bell workout.

For real life experience, Slager highlights his nutrition and coaching seminar with Dr. Andy Galpin, and Tim talks about a new initiative he is starting at work.

In book talk, Tim talks about a strategy to overcome nervousness from "Mind Gym" by Gary Mack, and Slager talks about changing for the better in your relationship, reflecting on "Getting the Love You Want" by Harville Hendrix.

Episode 96: Dr. Karin Anderson Abrell, Developmental Psychologist, Author, Musician, Host of the "Love & Life Podcast"

Episode  |  November 5th, 2019  |  1 hr 26 mins

developmental psychology, family, how to be a therapist, how to get over a bad breakup, mental health, podcast, podcasting, psychology, relationships, therapists, therapy

Dr. Karin Anderson Abrell (@dr.karin) is a Developmental Psychologist, Musician, Host of the "Love & Life Podcast", Author of "Single is the New Black: Don't Wear White 'til it's Right". Throughout her career, she worked as a Therapist for kids and teenagers in the Chicago Welfare System and a Professor at Chicago State University and Concordia University (River Forest).
 
In this interview, Karin talks about all aspects of being a therapist for young kids experiencing trauma, the motivations behind her podcast and book, and the importance of being in patient in finding the right love for yourself.
 
You can learn more about Karin by vising drkarin.me.

Episode 95: How to Remember Anything in 20 Minutes, Dating Site for Business People, How to Create Your Content, 5 Powerful Words in Conversation, and Getting Busy Living

Episode  |  October 29th, 2019  |  50 mins 48 secs

agreeableness, andy galpin, dating sites, dating sites for professionals, forgetting, get busy living, grant cardone, hermann ebbinhaus, how to influence, how to remember, its just lunch, kanye west album, memory, persuasion, resisting happiness, resume writing

In today's current events, we discuss German Psychologist Hermann's Ebbinghaus theory on forgetfulness, and how you can reverse engineer it to help you remember things better in under 20 minutes. We also discuss a new dating site for business and career professionals, and how it is finding its unique niche in the online dating industry.

For real life experience, Tim gives up an update on his freelance resume writing ventures. Slager discusses how he is using listener feedback to fuel content, which leads into a deeper discussion about the different ways to publish your own content.

In the book talk section, Tim recaps the 5 most powerful words in the English language within a sales and interpersonal setting, citing a key persuasion strategy from Grant Cardone's "Sell or Be Sold". Slager gives you an idea of what it means to "get busy living", influenced by Matthew Kelly's "Resisting Happiness".

Episode 94: Kristin Corpuz, Editorial Writer and Musician

Episode  |  October 25th, 2019  |  59 mins 4 secs

allure, billboard, creative writing, determination, discipline, editorial writing, elle usa, freelance gigs, freelance writing, freelance writing for beginners, gig economy, heart, music, pop sugar, teen vogue, writing

Kristin Corpuz (@kristincorpuz_) is a musician and editorial writer in the areas of beauty, travel, and fashion. She writes pieces for magazines such as Elite Daily, Teen Vogue, Zoe Report, Bustle, Glamour, Billboard, Allure, HelloGiggles, INSIDER, and Business Insider. As a musician, she has performed on American Idol and at various professional sports stadiums for the New York Yankees, Tampa Bay Rays, Toronto Blue Jays, Florida Panthers, and Tampa Bay Lightning.

In this interview, Kristin describes how she got her start in writing and music, how she was able to make key connections in the industry through genuine and meaningful ways, and highlights some of the more memorable experiences through her travel writing and musical careers.

To learn more about Kristin, you can visit: kristincorpuz.com

Episode #93: Bitcoin Surveillance Defeats Child Pornography Site, Google Maps Snitching on Policemen, Unplugging from Technology, 5 Questions to Answer Before You Persuade Someone, and the Nutrients/Calories Relationship

Episode  |  October 22nd, 2019  |  44 mins 56 secs

aubrey marcus, bitcoin, camping, cybersecurity, entrepreneurship, feds, fitness, google maps, grant cardone, health, influence, nutrients, nutrition, outdoors, persuasion, productivity, sales, self-awareness, selling, side hustle, social media, technology, wellness, whole foods

In today's current events, we get into how the feds utilized Bitcoin surveillance technology to take down one of the world's largest child abuse websites. We also discuss the new Google maps feature, which gives you insight on where speed traps will be located.

In the real life experience section, we talk about what it means to truly unplug from social media, and the different strategies to use social media in a productive way. We also talk about some of the more effective methods to enable your full-time job to fuel your side hustle.

In the book talk section, we discuss the best questions to have answered before you sell your ideas or product, analyzing Grant Cardone's "Sell or Be Sold." We end the show discussing the best relationship between nutrients and calories, drawing from a section of Aubrey Marcus' "Own the Day, Own Your Life."

Episode 92: Greg Meade, Co-Founder and CEO of Crossnet

Episode  |  October 17th, 2019  |  34 mins 46 secs

crossnet, ecommerce, entrepreneurship, four square, small business owner, success, volleyball

Greg Meade (@lifeofmeade) is the Co-Founder and CEO of Crossnet (@crossnetgame), a game that combines the concept of Four Square and Volleyball. Formed in 2018 with his brother Chris and childhood friend Mike Delpapa, the business has quickly become popular across the country and is on track for $2 million in sales this year. It is currently sold in sporting goods stores, online, and through physical education programs.
 
In this interview, Greg talks about how the idea formed and the motivations behind creating the game, the biggest challenges to overcome during the entrepreneurial journey, and the lessons he has learned while growing the company.
 
To learn more about Crossnet, you can visit: crossnetgame.com

Episode 91: Biggest Mistakes by Entrepreneurs, Southwest Airlines Eliminating a Key Perk, 3 Recession-Proof Stocks, Anti-Cancer Meal Plan, Tim's New Marketing Job, Ellen DeGeneres' Wisdom, and Influencing through Love and Confidence

Episode  |  October 15th, 2019  |  1 hr 2 mins

anti-cancer, aubrey marcus, blink, cincinnai, diets, ellen degeneres, entrepreneurship, finance, financial markets, george bush, grant cardone, health, influence, joaquin phoenix, joker movie, mark cuban, marketing, nutrition, persuasion, recession, sales, self-awareness, selling, small business, southwest airlines, stock market, stocks, wellness

Today, we talk about the #1 biggest mistake people make when starting a business, Southwest Airlines doing away with a lovable long-term perk, and 3 stocks to keep an eye on as we approach a possible recession. Slager then highlights a meal plan recommended by Oncologist Adil Akhtar, and how a few simple changes can improve your long-term health

In real life experience, Tim talks about his new marketing job with Stone Creek Communities and how it fuels his passion. Slager brings up Ellen DeGeneres' comments about being friends with people who hold a different political stance, and how we can apply this to our own lives.

In book talk, Slager highlights a section from Aubrey Marcus' "Own the Day, Own Your Life," and the importance of using your tough circumstances to jumpstart something meaningful. Tim talks about a principle from Grant Cardone's "Sell or Be Sold," involving persuading people to invest time or money in you through love and confidence.

Episode 90: Burger King's Creative Ad Campaign, Streaming Wars Heating Up, Homebuyer Email Fraud, Dreamers vs. Doers, Handling Uncertainty, and How to Block Out Distractions

Episode  |  October 8th, 2019  |  52 mins 12 secs

advertising, amazon, aubrey marcus, balance, batman, burger king, cross-training, dark knight, disney, dream, email fraud, google, heath ledger, joker movie, laura r wallker, marketing, meditation, mexico city, resiliency, steve jobs, streaming wars, tim ferriss, tribe of mentors, uncertainty, yoga, youtube

In today's current events, we highlight Burger King's creative advertising campaign involving food comas. We also discuss the streaming wars, and how competition is heating up between Amazon, Google, and Disney after a couple of branding disputes. We end the segment by talking about email fraud and how a homebuyer from Texas was a victim of a business email compromise scam.

In the real life experience section, Slager gets into what separates dreamers from doers, as well as the importance or cross-training. Tim describes the lessons he learned after experiencing debit card fraud this past weekend.

For book talk, Tim expands on some advice about handling uncertainty from Laura R. Walker in Tim Ferriss' book "Tribe of Mentors." Slager discusses what it means to do the hard tasks and black out distractions, analyzing parts of Aubrey Marcus' "Own the Day, Own Your Life."

Episode 89: Dr. Adarsh Vijay Mudgil, Celebrity Dermatologist/Dermatopathologist, Host of the Dr. Mudgil Podcast

Episode  |  October 3rd, 2019  |  1 hr 3 mins

accountability, careers, dermatologist, dermatology, dermatopathologist, doctor, entrepreneurship, fitness, health, med school, medical school, nutrition, skin care, small business owner, social media, success, wellness

Dr. Adarsh Vijay Mudgil (@dr_mudgil) is a celebrity Dermatologist and Dermatopathologist from New York City, and host of the Dr. Mudgil Podcast. He provides helpful and engaging content regarding health and wellness on platforms such as Instagram, YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, Soundcloud, Spotify, and iTunes. Dr. Mudgil is recognized as a Castle Connolly Top Doc and a New York Times Super Doc.

In this interview, Dr. Mudgil talks about his journey to success and starting his private practice, how he discovered social media and overcame his professional plateau at age 42, and his goals to inspire those around him through content across the internet.

To learn more about Dr. Mudgil, you can visit him on any social media platform or visit his website at:

Mudgildermatology.com

Episode 88: Crossnet Invents a New Game, GE's Wind Turbine, Amazon Prime for Healthcare, New Writing Gig, Becoming a More Interesting Person, How to Make Better Decisions, and Owning Your Workspace

Episode  |  October 1st, 2019  |  1 hr 1 min

80/20 principle, alternative fuel, amazon, amazon care, aubrey marcus, business owner, crossnet, decision making, emotional intelligence, entrepreneurs, entrepreneurship, four square, general electric, gig economy, healthcare, influence, listening, ownership, relationsihps, richard koch, self-awareness, side hustle, volleyball, wind turbines, writing

In today's current events, we talk about the company Crossnet, which invented a game combining four square and volleyball. We also get into General Electric's new wind turbine and Amazon's new healthcare initiative it is rolling out for its employees. We also give a quick update on everybody's favorite reality television star, Mike "The Situation" Sorrentino.

In real life experience, Tim talks about another new writing gig he received to help other professionals land jobs. Slager talks about 3 things you can implement in regular conversation to make you a more interesting person.

In book talk, we talk about making better and more efficient decisions based on the book "80/20 Principle" by Richard Koch. We also discuss taking ownership in your professional life and work through "Own the Day, Own Your Life" by Aubrey Marcus.

Episode 87: When Blockbuster Declined to Buy Netflix, Amazon's New Shoes, Headset Technology to Treat Depression and Anxiety, Morning Routines, Approaching Difficult Conversations, and Taking Risks

Episode  |  September 24th, 2019  |  54 mins 20 secs

allbirds, amazon, antioco, antonio brown, anxiety, balance, bart waclawik, billiards, blocbuster, carnegie, depression, exercises, fear, footwear, influence, morning routines, movement, netflix, persuasion, relationships, risk taking, shoes, stability

Today, we talk about the meeting that went down between Blockbuster and Netflix in 2000, and the business implications from this. We also discuss Amazon's new shoe that was released this summer and how it will compete with Allbirds. We then highlight a new invention from Indianapolis entrepreneur Bart Waclawik , which aims to treat anxiety and depression through headset technology.

In real life experience, Tim talks about a new morning routine involving movement and balance that allows him to wake up better each morning. Slager brings up a point about making tough conversations easier and more effective.

In the book talk section, Slager recaps a section of "How to Win Friends and Influence People" and the right way to approach arguments. Tim talks about a section from "Soul Fuel" by Bear Grylls involving the concept of fear and taking risk.

Episode 86: Kellen Milad, Founder of Movement Parallels Life

Episode  |  September 20th, 2019  |  1 hr 10 mins

balance, entrepreneurship, exercise, fitness, health, kellen milad, lifestyle, longevity, mental health, milwaukee, movement, movement parallels life, movnat, nutrition, perosnal development, wellness

Kellen Milad (@movement.parallels.life) is the Founder of Movement Parallels Life, which blends physical, mental, and emotional fitness through organic movement and a holistic/integrative approach. He also works as a team instructor for MovNat, a global fitness company that promotes fitness via natural movements. Kellen has a degree in Counseling Psychology from the University of Wisconsin-Madison with continued education in movement and nutrition.

In this interview, Kellen talks about his journey, transitioning from the psychology world into fitness and movement, starting his own business, and creating a balanced lifestyle for himself and others which is unique to the individual.

To learn more about Kellen, you can visit movementparallelslife.com, or find him on Instagram or YouTube.

Episode 85: Female Teenage Motocross Legend, Afro-Brazilian Entrepreneurs, Pendulum Lunges, Seeking Proper Advice, Basketball Mentoring, Definition of Success, and Benefits of Deep Breathing

Episode  |  September 17th, 2019  |  49 mins 28 secs

art, birthdays, brazil, entrepreneurship, exercise, health, motocross, muzinda, nutrition, philanthropy, podcasts, self-awareness, success, tanya muzinda, wellness, wisdom, zimbabwe

In today's current events we discuss a female 15 year-old motocross professional who is outperforming men and giving back to her community. And we also discuss how Afro-Brazilian entrepreneurs are overcoming racial injustice in the job market in Brazil to start their own businesses in the community. Slager also praises a fitness article about the benefits of pendulum lunges.

In real life experience, Slager discusses what it means to build advice from other people into your own success, and Tim shares of an experience he had mentoring a young basketball player at the YMCA.

In the book talk section of the episode, Tim discusses his final takeaways about success from "War of Art" by Steven Pressfield, and Slager pulls a section out of "Own the Day, Own Your Life" by Aubrey Marcus about deep breathing.

Episode 84: Justin Rhedrick, Charlotte's #1 Memory and Mindset Coach

Episode  |  September 12th, 2019  |  1 hr 4 mins

determination, exercise, food, investment, learning, memory, mindset, nutrition, sleep, sports performance, vegan, vegan diet, wellness

Justin Rhedrick (@bitcoinvegan) is a memory and mindset coach from Charlotte, North Carolina. He specializes in areas such as body image, energy/fatigue, sleep, sports performance, stress/anxiety management and relief, weight loss, and vegan and vegetarian food plans.

In this interview, Justin talks about overcoming obstacles in life and turning your difficult situation around by investing in yourself. He discusses the path toward becoming a health coach, how he builds meaningful relationships with his clients, and what you can do to live a healthy life from a mind and body standpoint.

Episode 83: How a Janitor at Frito Lay Invented Flamin' Hot Cheetos, Marriage Lawsuit in Virginia, Weight Loss and Muscle Building, Tim's First Writing Gig, Daily Happiness, and the Definition of a Professional

Episode  |  September 10th, 2019  |  1 hr 9 mins

costco, creativity, determination, discipline, emotional intelligence, exercise, frito lay, happiness, health, heart, inspiration, love, marriage, mental health, nutrition, passion, professional, professional writer, relationships, scary movies, self-awareness, virginia, weight loss, wellness, writing

In today's current events, we discuss a couple in Virginia suing the state for requiring them to report their race on their birth certificate. We also get into an inspirational story about how a janitor at Frito Lay came up with the idea for Flamin' Hot Cheetos. Lastly, we analyze an article about weight loss and muscle building and the correct way to achieve these two things.

In real life experience, Tim talks about how he was able to land his first professional writing gig with the help of his passion and hard work. Slager brings an important question to the table about where your daily happiness should come from.

In book talk, we each finished our books "The War of Art" by Steven Pressfield and "Don't Sweat the Small Stuff" by Richard Carlson. We dive into the most important takeaways involving the concept of a true professional, lightening up, and listening to your inner feelings.