Off The Dome Radio

Episode 41: Samsung, Social Media in NFL, Amazon and Eero, Saudi Aramco, Building Rapport, and Giving Effective Feedback

Episode  |  April 9th, 2019  |  1 hr 3 mins

acquisitions, amazon, apple, arizona cardinals, eero, feedback, influence, medical, nfl, oil, persuasion, preparation, profitability, samsung, silicon valley, social media, technology

In today's current events, we discuss Samsung's new Wireless Powershare feature, a new social media rule implemented at the NFL level, Amazon's acquisition of Silicon Valley startup Eero and the detrimental effect on Eero's employees, medical misdiagnosis, and the world's most profitable company.

We also get into building rapport and different strategies you can use to connect with someone you meet for the first time. Drawing off our experiences in the gym and sales field, we highlight the concept of being aware of your surroundings and using that to start a conversation with someone.

Drawing off our readings, we discuss what it means to truly prepare for a prospect or presentation by doing the necessary homework on your audience. We also end the show talking about avoiding "weatherproofing" and knowing the right type of feedback to give someone in order to make them better as a human being.

Episode 40: Kristof Lewis, Host of The Kristof Lewis Podcast and Navy Veteran

Episode  |  April 4th, 2019  |  1 hr 22 mins

accountability, colorado, determination, gratitude, meditation, military, navy, podcast, self-improvement, time management, veterans

Kristof Lewis (@kristoflewis) is the host of the Kristof Lewis Podcast and Navy Veteran.

In this interview, Kristof explains how his 9-year experience with the United States Navy shaped him mentally into the leader and life changer he is today. His story is truly inspirational, and he shares stories and important lessons he has learned in the areas of time management, self-awareness, and practicing gratitude. We discuss the importance of constantly feeding yourself knowledge, learning from those around you (especially through social media networking), and sharing your experiences with others to inspire.

You can find more about Kristof at KristofLewis.com

Episode 39: Walgreens and CBD, Psychedelics and J&J, The Next Uber of Oil Changes, Apple Credit Card, Financial Diversification, and Book Talk

Episode  |  April 2nd, 2019  |  1 hr 1 min

cbd, cvs, entrepreneurship, finance, financial stability, financials, johnson & johnson, love, movement, oil changes, pain, pain management, personal wealth, psychedelics, self-investment, walgreens

It was a hot week of current events in the areas of business, health, and technology. We discuss the potential impacts of CVS and Walgreens getting into the CBD business. Also, we weigh the possibilities of psychedelics serving as a new treatment for depression, after companies like J&J begin research. On the technology frontier, Apple is getting into the credit card space… and we get into all the details. Slager updates new findings on Senate Bill 162 and Chronic Pain Management, and Tim talks about a new business in Canada that is completely disrupting the oil change market.

Reflecting on a conversation he overheard last week, Slager leads the discussion about controlling your financial avenues and income diversification. In book talk, Tim lists his top 2 takeaways after finishing Napoleon Hill's Outwitting the Devil, and Slager discusses 2 elements from Don't Sweat the Small Stuff.

Episode 38: Joshua Gaal

Episode  |  March 29th, 2019  |  1 hr 18 mins

art and design, butler university, energetic environment, entrepreneurship, hard work, indianapolis, linkedin, mindset, new ideas, open mind, passion, photography, small business, train918, video marketing, videography, vision

Josh Gaal (@joshuagaal) is an Art and Design Graduate from Butler University and Co-Founder of Train918, a video production company in Indianapolis that partners with businesses to help bring their brands and ideas to life.

In this interview, Josh talks about the journey and inspiration behind the business, which he started with fellow Butler graduate, Tim Valentine. He discusses the key elements of success when it comes to growing and scaling the business, hiring the right people, and providing solutions and new ideas to customers. Josh also reflects on what he learned from his experience with the company, and the importance of being open to learning, acquiring, and applying new knowledge.

You can find more information about Train918's work at train918.com, and you can find Josh on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn.

Episode 37: Spotify vs. Apple, Coffee Subscriptions, America's Drunk Purchases, Choosing Your Battles, Opportunity Awareness

Episode  |  March 26th, 2019  |  1 hr 4 mins

america, apple, burger king, gut health, health, influence, luck, mindset, music, napoleon hill, nutrition, persuasion, spotify, wellness

In the current events section of today's episode, we explore Burger King's new monthly coffee subscription, the Spotify/Apple dispute over fair competition in the music realm, American's drunk purchase choices.

For work updates, Slager discusses the potential that could come from his NCI Level 1 Certification pursuit, and Tim talks about increasing your awareness of opportunities, relating to a lunch interaction with a potential customer.

In the book talk portion of the episode, we talk about the right away to approach arguments, and deciding which arguments to enter. Tim discusses the section of his book that talks about the concept of luck, and whether we can actually control our own luck or not.

Episode 36: Dr. Bob Newhalfen

Episode  |  March 21st, 2019  |  54 mins 4 secs

business, chiropractic, chiropractor, entrepreneur, inspiration, lra scan, massage therapy, motus integrative health, national university, northwest indiana, nurse practitioner, paleo physicians network, scaling a business, small business, small business owner, strength and conditioning

Episode 35: College Admission Scandal, FDA and the Opioid Addiction Fight, Power of Asking, Effective Time Management, and Professional Self Awareness

Episode  |  March 19th, 2019  |  55 mins 18 secs

addiction, college admissions, confidence, fda, honesty, job search, lori loughlin, opioids, power of asking, professionalism, self awareness, time managment

Drawing from the biggest stories from last week, we discuss the FDA and the newest opioid legislation, and the effects that it could have on doctors and the pharmaceutical industry. We also discuss the recent college admission scandal and the overlying issue with the college admission process.

We talk about some life events involving the power of asking. Involving our readings from this week, we get into effective time management and being aware of how negative habits and fear can keep you in a job that doesn't truly fulfill you.

Article 24: Enjoy When You Wait On Things

Article  |  March 18th, 2019
By Colin Slager
dead time, efficiency, email, patience, phone calls, plan ahead, productive, productivity, saving time, waiting, waiting in line, waste of time, wasting time

Episode 34: Tanner Balazs

Episode  |  March 14th, 2019  |  50 mins 6 secs

emotional intelligence, empathy, fitness, focus, heart, leadership, love, mental health, multitasking, nutrition, personal development, positivity, time management, training, wellness

Tanner Balazs (@tannerbalazs) is a life student of fitness who owns his own personal training business, which aims to improve people in the areas of fitness, performance, health and life.

Growing up in Warsaw, Indiana, Tanner shares his story about what led him to dedicating his life to maximize his own health and wellness, as well as his motivations to develop and educate the youth on a world outside of the regular sports path in high school and college. He discusses the things he has learned on his journey, ranging from mental toughness and work ethic, controlling your mind, and following your purpose and passions to create the happiest version of your life that you want to live.

Article 23: Why Indeed.com's TV Advertisements are Winning the Influence Game

Article  |  March 13th, 2019
By Timothy Ahlersmeyer
advertising, emotional intelligence, indeed.com, influence, marketing, persuasion, why

Episode 33: Elon Musk, FDA, Shawn Oakman, Zuckerberg, Body Language, Future Perspective

Episode  |  March 12th, 2019  |  55 mins 21 secs

body language, deceit, elon musk, emotional intelligene, facebook, information, mark zuckerberg, perspective, privacy, scott gottlieb, shawn oakman, trustworthy, truth, vision

In this episode, we recap the big current events from last week, including Elon Musk and his security clearance issues, the resignation of former FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb, NFL Prospect Shawn Oakman's road back to the NFL after a false crime accusation, and Mark Zuckerberg's war against information. We end the episode using body language to spot sincerity, as well as applying a future perspective mentality involving imagining yourself at your own funeral.

Article 22: Being On Time

Article  |  March 11th, 2019
By Colin Slager
being late, being on time, self-disciplined, small things, small wins, timing

Episode 32: Ben Barkey

Episode  |  March 7th, 2019  |  47 mins 57 secs

education, empowerment, influence, inspirational stories, podcast, podcast life, self improvement, teachers, teaching, warsaw indiana, youth

Ben Barkey is an education professional and current principal at Madison Elementary in Warsaw Indiana. Before that, he taught Science and Robotics at Edgewood Middle School, served as the STEM instructional coach at Washington STEM Academy (science, technology, engineering, and math), where he acted as lead facilitator in transforming Washington into an Indiana Certified STEM school. He also served the position as assistant principal for the class of 2017 at Warsaw Community High School.

He is the recipient of the 2017 Air Force Association National Teacher of the Year for leading the (STEM) programs in the Warsaw school system. He was also awarded the Charlotte M. Boener Award for Innovative Science Teaching (awarded to Middle School Science Teacher of the Year for Indiana) as well as the Bio-Crossroads Teacher of Champions award.

In this interview, Ben highlights his story as to what brought him to the education, his motivation for teaching and building meaningful relationships within the school system, and his passion for innovating new ideas to make learning more engaging.

Episode 31: Living a Worthwhile Life, 3 Questions to Boost Emotional Intelligence, and Negative Thought Prevention

Episode  |  March 5th, 2019  |  1 hr 13 mins

blue-light, emotional-intelligence, feedback, honesty, influence, legacy, positivity, problem-solving, relationships, self-awareness, trust

In this episode, we speak on of our favorite lyrics from Avicii, and how you can use that to create a life of meaning and positive influence. We also talk about 3 questions to ask when you are looking to boost your self awareness. Lastly, we discuss strategies to minimize the negative thoughts that creep into our minds on a daily basis.

Episode 30: Armando Sanchez aka Monii

Episode  |  February 28th, 2019  |  1 hr 7 mins

determination, entrepreneur, grind, hip-hop, hustle, influence, journey, mental health, music, musical artist, podcast, podcast life, self-improvement, side hustle, value

Armando Sanchez aka Monii (@nineonemonii) is a musical artist from Warsaw, Indiana. In this conversation, Mando expresses his passionate journey through the tough and competitive music landscape. He highlights what it means to dream bigger than yourself and double down on your aspirations, and how he has used that to create musical art for his listeners and fans. We get into the importance of growing up in a creative environment, and how we should enable ourselves and the next generation to invest in our own creative juices.

You can find Monii on Spotify, Apple, Soundcloud, Facebook (Monii), and Instagram (nineonemonii)

Episode 29: Your Likability Factor, Art of Communication in the Workplace, and Stress Management Techniques

Episode  |  February 26th, 2019  |  1 hr 11 mins

communication, empathy, influence, inspiration, jack schafer, kindness, likability, listening, love, presentation skills, public speaking, rapportbuilding, relationships, sales, sales techniques, self-improvement, stress management, stress relief, trust

Being stress is a common thing for everyone, but handling that stress and knowing what to do next is always the toughest part. In this episode, we lock down on 3 important things to ask yourself next time you feel overwhelmed. We cover the art of communication, and how you can use your writing and communication skills to create meaningful relationships in the modern workplace, especially in a corporate setting. We get into some very important elements to include in your daily interactions to make you more likeable.