About the show
Are you just stuck? Off The Dome Radio is a podcast designed specifically to give you that extra push in all facets of your life. As hosts who have been stuck, taken leaps of faith, and gambled on themselves, Colin and Tim are two entrepreneurs embarking on their own journeys to find what they were called to do. Through fun conversation and interviews with driven individuals who have decided to pave their own path, this podcast offers various insights into the depths of health and wellness, business strategy and influence, empowerment, mental health and relationship building. With this podcast, the hope is to empower people to find something deep within themselves that helps bring them closer to the happiness and success they want to realize. Off The Dome is on a mission to add value by strengthening the most fundamental areas of our every day lives.
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Episodes and Blog Entries
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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
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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."
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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.
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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.
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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
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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."
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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.
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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."
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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.
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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.