Off The Dome Radio

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

Episode  |  October 14th, 2022  |  1 hr 39 mins

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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.

Episode 194: Creative Ways to Follow Up on a Job Application, Stress Management Tips, Opportunity Lies in Transparency, and How to Compete at a High Level

Episode  |  October 3rd, 2022  |  1 hr 12 mins

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In today's episode, we offer career tips on applying for internal jobs at your company, creative ways to follow up on a job application, and how you can learn about your industry through Reddit. Slager dives into "refeed" days, stress management tips, and how you can gauge your workout performance on soreness. We end the show analyzing Gary V's "Crush It" and Phil Knight's "Shoe Dog" for book talk, explaining how to connect with customers, compete at a high level, and visualize success.

Episode 193: Karl Hibbert, Founder and CEO of Fortunate Lifestyle

Episode  |  September 25th, 2022  |  1 hr 7 mins

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Karl Hibbert (@kswaggin) is the Founder and CEO of Fortunate Lifestyle, a clothing brand established to express individuality, creativeness, and unique designs. As a follow up to episodes 77 and 166, Karl explains how he has redefined his approach to building relationships, promoting his brand, and sparking creativity in his designs.

Episode 192: 3 Tips to Improve Your Online Presence, Nutrition Breakdown for Board Athletes and MMA Fighters, and How to Differentiate Yourself in Your Field

Episode  |  September 8th, 2022  |  1 hr 1 min

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In today's episode, we focus on how you can go about differentiating yourself in your field, whether it's through self-education, networking, and finding your "pocket of peace." Tim provides 3 tips to improve your online presence, especially when looking for a job. Slager explains the ideal nutrition breakdown for high-performance athletes, especially snowboarders, wakeboarders, and MMA athletes. He also describes the ideal way to engage with a prospective customer.

Episode 191: 3 Ways to Explain Why You Left a Job in an Interview, Nutrient & Meal Timing for Peak Athletic Performance, How to Sell Yourself, and Being Your Brother's Keeper

Episode  |  August 22nd, 2022  |  47 mins 13 secs

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After providing updates on our businesses, online marketing strategy, and service offerings, Tim highlights three ways to explain a job change in an interview, and Slager educates the audience on utilizing nutrient and meal timing to maximize athletic performance. We end the show talking John Medina's Brain Rules and how our brain gives attention to things. Slager highlights "being your brother's keeper" after assessing a section of Traver Boehm's "Man Uncivilized."

Episode 190: 3 Tips to Writing a Unique Resume and 3 Foods to Boost Mental Health

Episode  |  August 9th, 2022  |  48 mins 22 secs

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In this episode, Tim describes 3 strategies to build a resume that lands more interviews. We also talk through ways to reflect on your accomplishments and leadership style. Slager then explains 3 foods to help increase mental health and overall well-being. To end the show, we highlight key lessons from "How to Win Friends and Influence People" (Dale Carnegie) and "Man's Search for Meaning" (Viktor Frankl)

Episode 189: Virtual Rehab Coaching, The Importance of Fueling Energy Systems, How to Answer the "Tell Us About Yourself" Question in an Interview

Episode  |  August 5th, 2022  |  1 hr 10 mins

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In today's episode, Tim outlines a solid strategy in answering the "tell us about yourself" question in an interview, while Slager educates the audience on fueling energy systems and the proper meal before a long sporting event. For book talk, Tim reflects on the three central values to life from Stephen Covey's "7 Habits of Highly Effective People," and Slager talks about Fr. Mike Schmitz's "How to Make Great Decisions" and what it means to maximize the present moment.

Episode 188: Jose Azambuja, Founder and CEO of NovaLife Nutriments

Episode  |  August 2nd, 2022  |  57 mins 18 secs

brand launches, brand marketing, business development, entrepreneurship, how to gain funding, how to launch a brand, influencer marketing, investor relations, novalife nutriments

Jose Azambuja (@joseloui) is the Founder and CEO of NovaLife Nutriments, a company that helps companies and influencers launch products into the market. By acting as a trusted logistics partner, his company helps create the next generation of brands. NovaLife Nutriments also has a direct-to-consumer segment of clean plant-based protein with no added sugar.

In this episode, Jose discusses how he launched his business as a college student, scaled a company, and successfully obtained funding. He also dives into key lessons learned in business, including leadership and partnership building.

You can learn more about Jose through his website or Tik Tok page.

Episode 187: 3 Questions to Ask Before a Career Change, Building a Healthy Relationship with Food, and How to Not Let a Bad Mood Fool You

Episode  |  June 7th, 2022  |  1 hr 21 secs

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In today's episode, we recap our highlights from the month of May and a couple of key process improvements we are incorporating into our businesses. For career tips, Tim highlights 3 things to evaluate when deciding the next step of your career. Slager talks about improving your relationship with food and striking a healthy balance on cheat days.

Episode 186: A Re-Energizing Productivity Hack, Merging "Struggle and "Gratitude," and 5 Tips for Bulking for "Hard Gainers"

Episode  |  May 26th, 2022  |  51 mins 4 secs

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In today's episode, Tim provides a new productivity hack he's been trying, while Slager dives into 5 tips on bulking for hard gainers. We end the show with book talk, by analyzing Tim Ferriss' "Tribe of Mentors" and Paulo Coehlo's "The Alchemist."

Episode 185: How to Negotiate a Higher Salary in the Interview, Calorie Cycling, and How to Seek Valuable Feedback from Others

Episode  |  May 5th, 2022  |  1 hr 33 secs

In today's episode, we recap our Easters and brush up on current events involving Denzel Washington, Will Smith, Johnny Depp, and Jerry West. We then dive into our career/business updates, where Tim describes how to negotiate a higher salary in the interview and Slager discusses calorie cycling. We end the show talking about how to seek valuable feedback from others and defining your own success path.

Episode 184: Mark Romera, Spimbey

Episode  |  May 3rd, 2022  |  1 hr 7 mins

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Mark Romera is the Founder of Spimbey, a company that is redefining playtime for children through modular, DIY playsets. The mission of his business is to also enable children to play outdoors, live a healthier life, and create meaningful moments. In this interview, Mark discusses the process of starting the business, leadership and business lessons he has learned along the way, and his vision for how playtime and technology interconnect.

To learn more about Mark and his company, you can visit spimbey.com

Episode 183: Exercise Recovery Tips, What to Include in a Resume Header, and How to Effectively Process Your Emotions

Episode  |  April 20th, 2022  |  1 hr 7 mins

breathing tips, business consulting, business development tips, business growth, drew brees, emotional intelligence, exercise recovery tips, how to handle emotions

In today's episode, Slager talks about his experience in hiring a business coach, which leads into a discussion about business development and relationship building. For career and fitness tips, Tim explains how to create a solid resume header, while Slager defines what optimal recovery is. We then end the show with book talk, as Tim highlights "Coming Back Stronger" by Drew Brees, and then Slager recaps Lisa Feldman Barrett's "How Emotions are Made."

Episode 182: How to Write the Perfect Thank You Note, Nasal Breathing Tips, and Creating a Solid Foundation for Yourself

Episode  |  March 23rd, 2022  |  55 mins 20 secs

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In today's episode, we provide some business and nutrition updates, including a new service that Tim is offering. Slager dives into why nasal breathing is important and some actionable tips for proper breathing. From there, Tim discusses how to write a solid thank you note after an interview, business meeting, or networking event. Lastly, Slager explains how you can create a solid foundation for yourself, reflecting on a devotion called "Safe to Build On."

Episode 181: Hal Slager, Commercial Real Estate Professional, CPA, and Member of the Indiana House of Representatives

Episode  |  March 15th, 2022  |  1 hr 26 mins

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Hal Slager is a Commercial Real Estate Professional, CPA, and Member of the Indiana House of Representatives. Hal was elected to the Indiana House of Representatives in 2012, served on the Schererville (IN) Town Council from 2003-2012, and attended Butler University. In this interview, Hal shares the story of his career in sales, accounting and commercial/residential real estate, including the critical lessons he learned along the way.