Off The Dome Radio

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.

Article 29: 4 Ways to Overcome "Relocation Depression" After College or Starting a New Job

Article  |  September 9th, 2019
By Timothy Ahlersmeyer
adjusting to new career, careers, college graduates, depression, mental health, networking, new career, self-awareness, work situation

Article 28: Find Your Passion

Article  |  September 6th, 2019
By Colin Slager

Episode 82: Joe Gentry, Former Voice of the Butler Bulldogs Men's Basketball Team and Director of Sales at Butler University

Episode  |  September 5th, 2019  |  1 hr 16 secs

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Joe Gentry is the Director of Sales at Butler University and the former play-by-play voice for the Butler Bulldogs basketball team from 2006-2010.

In this interview, Joe describes his experience covering the basketball team during its 2010 National Championship title run. He also discusses his professional journey, beginning at the radio station in Lafayette and working his way up to calling games at Hinkle. He provides valuable advice to those building a career in broadcasting and announcing, and offers a unique glimpse into Butler University's process of reaching the national stage and garnering worldwide attention.

Article 27: Does Feeling Soreness Mean It Was a Killer Workout?

Article  |  August 30th, 2019
By Colin Slager
body, exercise, fitness, health, mind, nutrition, weights, wellness, workout

Episode 81: Michael Kozielek, Professional Soccer Player for Sporting Kristina (Finland)

Episode  |  August 29th, 2019  |  54 mins 4 secs

athlete, butler university, butler university soccer, chicago, chicago fire, craft, finland, flexibility, journey, longevity, meditation, nutrition, pliability, professional athlete, professional soccer, routine, soccer, success, teamwork, training

Michael "Koz" Kozielek (@the_goat_kozielek) is a professional soccer player for Sporting Kristina in Finland. He is a graduate from Butler University, where he played for the men's team, and is a native of Chicago, Illinois.

In this interview, Koz dives into his professional journey, starting at the Chicago Fire Academy, to Butler University, Sweden, Australia, and eventually Finland. He talks about the competitive aspect of professional sports, taking care of your body through nutrition and training, and putting in the hard work for your own longevity, as well as team success.

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.

Article 26: Make Your Morning Wake-Up Smoother with These 3 Strategies

Article  |  August 26th, 2019
By Timothy Ahlersmeyer
better sleep, brain, energy, healthy habits, hydration, mental health, morning routine, nutrients, sleep, vitamins, water

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.

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.

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

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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.

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."

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:

https://www.thetrustpointe.sandler.com/

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).

Episode 73: Dan Fuson, Guitarist and Producer

Episode  |  August 1st, 2019  |  57 mins 9 secs

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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

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.