Off The Dome Radio

Naturally Curious

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

  • Episode 210: Dolly Meckler, Entrepreneur, Content Creator, and Digital Media Consultant

    Episode  |  May 17th, 2023  |  1 hr 18 mins
    content creator, content creator tips, digital marketing, digital marketing consultant, entrepreneur, snaplistings

    Dolly Meckler is an entrepreneur, content creator, and digital/social media consultant. She is the Founder of Challah Dolly (Bread Brand), Creator and Host of "You Have Such a Pretty Face" (Interview Show about fat phobia and body image), Co-Founder of Snaplistings (Real Estate Marketing Company), and former team member of digital content powerhouses HBO and YouTube.

    In this interview, Dolly talks about her entrepreneurial journey, key lessons learned along the way, and what all successful brands have in common. To learn more about Dolly, you can visit her work at:

    Website: DollyMeckler.com
    Instagram: @dollymeckler

  • Episode 209: Drew Champlin, Jiu-Jitsu Coach, Entrepreneur, and Founder of Champlin Jiu-Jitsu Academy

    Episode  |  April 28th, 2023  |  1 hr 21 mins
    bjj, business owner, champlin bjj, entrepreneurship, jiu jitsu, jiu jitsu gyms indy, jiu-jitsu, jiu-jitsu gyms indy, jiu-jitsu gyms near me, mma, small business owner

    In this podcast, we talk with Drew, a jiu-jitsu coach and entrepreneur, about his personal journey of transformation and how he started his own business in the martial arts industry. Not only does he provide tips and lessons on starting a side hustle, but he also explains the many benefits of engaging in activities like jiu-jitsu.

  • Episode 208: Nick and Christian Cross, Content Creators and Co-Founders of "Brodeine" YouTube Channel

    Episode  |  April 7th, 2023  |  1 hr 1 min
    brodeine, brodeine youtube, christian cross, digital marketing, how to be a youtube creator, nick cross, youtube, youtube creators

    Nick and Christian Cross are Content Creators and Co-Founders of the YouTube channel "Brodeine," which has gained over 1.04 million subscribers and 158 million views in 6 years. The duo of brothers performs comedic skits on their main channel, including their other channels: Brodeine Vlogz, Brodeine Warfare, Dab of Brodeine, and Brodeine Cinemas.

    In this interview, Nick and Christian talk about their motivation for starting their channel, their creative process, and advice for future content creators in making the internet a better place.

    To learn more about Christian and Nick, visit their YouTube channel at youtube.com/@Brodeine

  • Episode 207: How to Manage Stress, The Perfect Mindset for Decision Making, and How to Eat For Your Blood Type

    Episode  |  March 25th, 2023  |  52 mins 42 secs
    eating for your blood type, health tips, healthy decision making, man's search for meaning, mental health, mental health tips, nutrition tips, peter d'adamo, stress management tips, stress relief, viktor frankl

    In today's show, we provide tips on how to manage your stress in a healthy way, maintain a positive mindset when making everyday decisions, and eating for your blood type.

  • Episode 206: Shwa Hall and Max Gavin, Co-Founders of Memento

    Episode  |  March 2nd, 2023  |  1 hr 17 mins
    alcohol free bar, business owner, coffee, coffee bar, entrepreneur, fishers indiana, memento, memento fishers, memento retail

    Shwa Hall and Max Gavin are the Co-founders of Memento Zero Proof Lounge, Indiana's first alcohol-free bar and coffee shop, set to open in March 2023 in the First Internet Bank Building in downtown Fishers. The lounge will offer non-alcoholic beer, wine espresso-based drinks, alcohol-free craft cocktails, and food.

    In this interview, Shwa and Max talk about the mission and idea behind their business and how they want to impact the local community. We also dive into the most commonly asked questions, including what the drink mixing process looks like, the journey of forming the business, and how their lounge will be unique.

    To learn more about Shwa, Max, and Memento, visit their website at mementoretail.com

  • Episode 205: What is a Nutrition Coach? Benefits of Cold Showers, 3 Productivity Tips, How to Have Complete Control of Yourself

    Episode  |  February 8th, 2023  |  1 hr 9 mins
    2023 goals, emotional intelligence, how to be productive, how to set goals, man uncivilized, nutrition coach benefits, productivity tips, self-control, self-regulation, what is a nutrition coach

    In our first solo episode of 2023, we provide updates on our holidays and business goals. We also talk about ways in which we will be improving our production value of the show this year. For career and health tips, Tim offers 3 productivity strategies to help you achieve more. Slager also explains what a nutrition coach is and why he is starting to incorporate cold showers into his daily routine. To end the show, we dive into readings from Traver Boehm (how to have complete control over yourself) and Seneca (how to leverage your thoughts to provide value for others).

  • Episode 204: Bridget Boyle, Head of People & Culture, Roche Diagnostic

    Episode  |  January 25th, 2023  |  1 hr 37 mins
    bridget boyle, bridget boyle roche diagnostics, hr leaders, leadership tips, organizational development, roche diagnostics, workplace culture

    Bridget Boyle is the Head of People & Culture for Roche Diagnostics' U.S. Diagnostics Commercial Organization, as part of the HR Shared Service Center that supports all Roche employees in North America. She also contributes as a member of Roche's Global Diagnostics HR Leadership Team.

    In this interview, Bridget not only highlights key moments in her career path, but she also provides actionable lessons on networking at a company, how to make yourself more valuable for an organization, and what leaders can do to maximize the talent around them.

  • Episode 203: How to Define "Where Do You See Yourself in 5 Years," Postural Work for Golfers, How to Tell Compelling Stories, and Finding Your "Why" with Training

    Episode  |  December 23rd, 2022  |  1 hr 4 mins
    career advice, career coaches indianapolis, dr. phil rogan, exercises for golfers, golfer exercises, harry beckwith, health and nutrition, how to interview well, how to workout, interview questions, interview tips, jonah hill stutz, nutrition coaches indianapolis, nutrition tips, resume writers indianapolis, stutz netflix, workout tips

    In today's episode, Slager recaps Jonah Hill's "Stutz" documentary on Netflix and Dr. Phil's appearance on the Rogan Podcast. Tim provides you guidance on how to reflect on the question "Where do you see yourself in 5 years?" For book talk, Slager analyzes "Man Uncivilized" by providing a different perspective in your training regimen, while offering actionable tips for golfers and athletes when it comes to postural work. Tim's book talk involves how to tell a compelling story, drawing concepts from "You Inc." by Harry Beckwith.

  • Episode 202: Justin Stouder, CTO of FireMon

    Episode  |  December 15th, 2022  |  1 hr 21 mins
    company culture, firemon, leadership development, leadership tips, organizational development, summitwise, workplace culture

    Justin Stouder is the Chief Technology Officer of FireMon, a software development company focused on improving security operations and outcomes. He is also the founder of Summitwise, which provides high-altitude and high-impact leadership experiences.

    In this interview, Justin provides networking tips and career lessons, based on his path through financial services, software, and IT. He also explains how to define your core values and let them guide you through your personal and professional life. Justin also discusses how to make yourself more valuable, whether it is through public speaking, leading through a non-management role, or initiating meaningful conversations with other professionals. We end the show discussing how a company can improve its company culture and attract top talent, especially if it is a hybrid or remote company.

    To learn more about FireMon or Justin's business Summitwise, learn more below:

    FireMon: firemon.com
    Summitwise: www.summitwise.com

  • Episode 201: Johnathan Gorman, Actor, Writer, Producer, Keynote Speaker, Life Coach, and Corporate Sales Leader

    Episode  |  December 2nd, 2022  |  1 hr 48 mins
    actor, career advice, career tips, how to sell, john gorman, johnathan gorman, personal development tips, producer, professional development, sales, sales leadership, sales tips, your life is your movie

    Johnathan Gorman is an actor, writer, producer, keynote speaker, life coach, and corporate sales leader. He is also the author of "Your Life is Your Movie: The Biggest Obstacle You'll Ever Have to Overcome is Your Mind," which will be released in January 2023. With over 40 years in the entertainment industry, Johnathan discusses his journey, lessons learned, and how it helped him succeed in other areas of his life. Johnathan also dives into effective sales and relationship-building strategies, reflecting on his corporate sales career. Throughout our conversation, Johnathan also provides practical tips, activities, and mechanisms to becoming the best version of yourself.

    To learn more about Johnathan, you can visit inspiredbyjg.com, where you can find information on how to preorder his book.

  • Episode 200: Our Favorite 6 OTD Episodes, Why Golfers Should Lift Weights, and How to be a Clearer Communicator

    Episode  |  November 18th, 2022  |  1 hr 24 mins
    career advice, career coach, career tips, fitness tips, golf fitness, golf fitness tips, golfer fitness, how to be a better communicator, how to communicate, nutrition coach, performance coach, resume writer

    In today's episode, we each reflect on our top 3 most influential Off the Dome Radio episodes, and how each one helped us level up in life. For career and fitness tips, we discuss how to provide more clarity with your communication and 3 reasons why golfers should lift weights.

  • Episode 199: Chad Evans, Jazz Musician (Saxophone)

    Episode  |  November 14th, 2022  |  1 hr 25 mins

    Chad Evans is a Jazz Musician from St. Louis, Missouri, specializing in the Saxophone with expertise in improvisation and music composition. Chad has appeared in duo, trio, and full band ensembles for local and regional performances, including collaborations with the Jane Powel Band, Albert King Band, Bosman Twins, and William "Bill Tucker." Chad also serves as a music instructor for aspiring musicians of all ages. A few of Chad's musical productions include: Stress Free Groove (2010), Stress Free Zone (2005), Warrior (1996), and Takin Place (1993).

    In this interview, Chad reflects on his career and lessons learned about networking, finding your passion, and constantly improving as an artist or musician.

    To learn more about Chad, you can visit him on his website or YouTube:

    Website: chadevansentertainment.com
    YouTube: youtube.com/channel/UCnUSWjp-Su30pmMJNchjSVA

  • Episode 198: How to Make Yourself Memorable in an Interview, How to Add Excitement to Your Job, Caloric Deficit Best Practices, and How to Reinvent Yourself

    Episode  |  October 28th, 2022  |  1 hr 29 mins
    career coaching, crossfit, crossfit lupos, crossfit programs, fitness coach, interview prep, interview tips, job interview tips, mentor tips, mentoring, nutrition coach, performance coach, resume writer, resume writing, sports performance

    In today's episode Tim discusses a new mentoring opportunity, his new approach to career coaching packages, and how to make yourself memorable in a job interview. Slager recaps his "Ladies' Night" CrossFit program and how he is creating a nutrition plan for a military cut.

    In career tips, Tim discusses what to do when you are bored in a job and have no tasks, self-improvement podcast recommendations, and how to create meaningful brand content in 2023. For fitness and nutrition tips, Slager explains what you should do when in a caloric definition and still not losing weight. To end the show, we recap John Wooden's "Game Plan for Life" and Myke Metzger's "Credibility Method."

  • Episode 197: Randy Brown, Executive Career Mentor at Butler University and Former Anthem Chief HR Officer

    Episode  |  October 21st, 2022  |  1 hr 15 mins
    career advice, career development, career tips, company culture, company culture tips, how to be a leader, job search, job search advice, job search tips, personal branding, workplace culture
    Randy Brown is an Executive Career Mentor & MBA Leadership Coach at Butler University. Before joining Butler, Randy gained 32+ years of experience as an HR professional, leader, Executive Vice President and Chief HR Officer role at Anthem, a Fortune 50 healthcare company. He also provided value in roles at RCA, GE, and Thomson.
    

    In this interview, Randy discusses the key lessons learned from his corporate executive experience, including contributing to a healthy company culture, seeking enriching feedback from others, and how to maximize your experience at an organization. He also dives into many of the principles he instills in his undergraduate and MBA students, including job search tips, building a meaningful personal brand, finding your passions, and navigating today's job landscape in a digital age.

  • Episode 196: Ryan McKeever, Filmmaker, Investor, and Storyteller

    Episode  |  October 14th, 2022  |  1 hr 39 mins
    brand storytelling, cannabis, cbd, cbd filmmaker, entrepreneur, filmmaker, hemp, how to interview a ceo, interview tips, interviewing

    Ryan McKeever is a filmmaker, storyteller, entrepreneur, and hemp & cannabis film director and subject matter expert. For over 20 years, Ryan has developed meaningful stories for fortune 500 companies, small businesses, and is currently finishing a pilot documentary "Hemp Valley Colorado," highlight the benefit of CBD as medicine.

    In this interview, Ryan discusses his career journey to entrepreneurship, how he builds effective stories, best practices in scaling a business, and his motivation to enter the hemp & cannabis industry.

    To learn more about Ryan, check out the following:

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryanjmckeever/
    Instagram: @ryan_j_mckeever
    Hemp Valley Colorado Official Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0XvmvtL8sMA
    Ryan's Filmmaking Business: https://www.plotlinespeaks.com/

  • Episode 195: Kyle Harbaugh, Co-Founder of Xtract Brands and Something Growing

    Episode  |  October 7th, 2022  |  1 hr 11 mins
    cbd, cbd brands, cbd companies, cbd energy drink, entrepreneur tips, how to build a brand, podcasting tips, xtract energy

    Kyle Harbaugh is an Entrepreneur, Co-Founder of Something Growing, and Co-Founder of Xtract Brands, a company that produces a CBD energy drink with 0% sugar. In this interview, Kyle discusses how he partnered with others to be pioneers in the energy drink and hemp market, what all successful brands do when building a presence online, and how to identify meaningful partnerships throughout the entrepreneurial journey.