Off The Dome Radio

Episode 216: Steve Pirt, Co-Founder and CEO of FlexWerk

Episode  |  September 18th, 2023  |  1 hr 45 mins

entrepreneurship, fitness ceo, fitness franchise, fitness industry, fitness professionals, flexwere fitness, flexwerk, gym franchise, steve pirt, steve pirt flexwerk

In this episode, we sit down with Steve, the Co-founder and CEO of FlexWerk, a game-changing ecosystem of FlexSpaces crafted for all fitness goals and training types. Dive deep into Steve's journey from being a passionate gym enthusiast to pioneering a flexible, customizable, and immersive fitness experience. Discover the challenges, innovations, and the vision behind FlexWerk, and how it's reshaping the fitness industry. If you're intrigued by the blend of design, technology, and becoming your own boss in fitness, this episode is a must-listen!

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

Episode  |  April 28th, 2023  |  1 hr 21 mins

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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 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 179: Charity Golden, Certified Magnetic Mind Coach, Certified Recovery/Mental Health Specialist, and Founder of Magical YOUniverse Coaching

Episode  |  February 24th, 2022  |  1 hr 2 mins

entrepreneurship, how to start a coaching business, how to start a mental health coaching business, magnetic mind coach, mental health, mental health specialist, small business owner

Charity Golden is a Certified Magnetic Mind Coach, Certified Recovery/Mental Health Specialist, and Founder of Magical YOUniverse Coaching. Through emotional techniques, conscious training, and mental health coaching, Charity helps her clients live their best life and shift into a "creator" mindset. In this interview, Charity discusses how she found this path, how we can overcome our self-limitations, and redirect our energy in positive ways.

To learn more about Charity, you can visit her through the following avenues:

Website: https://magicaluniversecoaching.net
Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/MagicalYOUniverseCoaching
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCB44v5MMrolVxmiVlG1EVrA

Episode 171: The Story Behind Sun King Brewing Company (Co-Founders Dave Colt and Clay Robinson)

Episode  |  December 6th, 2021  |  1 hr 22 mins

beer industry, clay robinson, dave colt, entrepreneurship, how to run a brewery, how to start a brewery, how to start a business, sun king beer, sun king brewing, sunking beer, sunking brewing

Dave Colt and Clay Robinson are the co-founders and co-CEOs of Sun King Brewing Company (@sunkingbrewing), the largest brewing company in Indianapolis. The company was founded in 2009 and won 29 medals at the Great American Beer Festival. In this interview, Dave and Clay tell the story about how Sun King was created, their motivation to start the company, and the life lessons they learned along the way.

Episode 170: Rachel Priddy, Founder/Owner of Rose & Lois Coffee

Episode  |  November 29th, 2021  |  1 hr 9 mins

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Rachel Priddy is the founder and owner of Rose & Lois (@roseandlois), a coffee shop located in Carmel, Indiana. Rose & Lois is not your average coffee shop as it includes a drive-thru, back patio, kid area, four mobile espresso bars, and a full menu with exciting drinks. In this interview, Rachel highlights the process of starting her business, the obstacles she had to overcome, and how she is constantly innovating as an entrepreneur.

To learn more about Rachel and her business, you can visit the website at roseandlois.com

Episode 166: Karl "KSwaggin" Hibbert

Episode  |  October 27th, 2021  |  51 mins 46 secs

apparel, business, clothing company, entrepreneur, entrepreneurship, interview, lifestyle, podcasting

Show Description:

Karl (@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 his first interview with us on Episode 77, Karl provides updates on his business, improvements he has made in life and business, and how he is differentiating his brand.

Show Highlights:

3:30-11:00: Karl provides updates on his business, how he spent his time during the COVID shutdown, and what the meaning of his brand is.

11:00-18:30: Karl delivers advice to introverts who are thinking of starting a business, gaining confidence in building relationships, the importance of meditation, and quality over quantity on social media.

18:30-28:00: We ask Karl what tour life is like and what he needs to do to scale his business.

28:00-38:30: Karl talks about his ideal working environment and "focus zone," his approach to marketing his business, and how he experiments with different clothing designs.

38:30-47:30: Karl highlights the power of exclusivity, how you can strengthen your relationship with reality, and how he approaches creative roadblocks.

51:00: Lastly, Karl gives his take on how the word "militant" impacts his craft and how he wants to be remembered when it is all said and done.

Episode 164: Brendan King - Sports Broadcaster

Episode  |  September 29th, 2021  |  1 hr 12 mins

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Show Highlights:

0:00 - 10:15 —> BK gives background on how he got into broadcasting and the steps he’s taken to where he is now, how he writes, and his ways of gaining access to coaches for his own podcast.

10:20 - 16:10—> BK talks about the most crazies “no” he’s had to work around which turned into his favorite interview to date, and reviews his interview with Dave Portnoy from Barstool Sports.

16:20 - 27:00 —> Tim asks BK to give into how he started “The Brendan King Show” and the vision behind it, every sport especially golf needs a villain, Friday Beers partnership.

27:00 - 34:00 —> BK talks us through the importance of writing and soundbites with his show and how he structures it. BK shares what the last year has taught him, the skillsets needed to be successful, the importance of mentors and some of the best advice he’s received.

41:40 - 52:00 —> We hear some of the challenges BK has faced and how baseball has made certain changes throughout the minor leagues, as well as who is one of the biggest winners in the front office of the sport. He also talks about what more he’s going to do to separate himself from other sports broadcasters.

52:00 - 1:06:00 —> BK takes us through different social media platforms that he’s using to build his audience, Sean Avery takes the Olson twins to Bonaroo, the power of Tik Tok, and the keys to doing well on TV broadcasts. We ask BK how he wants to be remembered.

Episode 162: David Wood

Episode  |  August 12th, 2021  |  58 mins 24 secs

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Episode #152: Doug Bertram

Episode  |  January 7th, 2021  |  1 hr 26 mins

acupuncture, business owner, chiropractic, dry needling, entrepreneur, entrepreneurship, health, health and wellness, massage therapy, physical therapy

Show Description:

Doug Bertram is the Founder & CEO of Structural Elements (@structuralelements), an orthopedic wellness clinic that delivers meaningful care through a proprietary treatment and contemporary business model approach. Before founding the company in 2006, Doug worked as a massage therapist focused on treating athletic injuries.

Show Highlights:

4:15-15:15: Doug provides his background, what motivated him to go to massage school, and the difference between dry needling and acupuncture.
15:15-28:15: Doug discusses how Structural Elements was formed, why preventative maintenance drives his business, and why he operates a cash practice.
28:15-47:15: Doug talks about the biggest obstacles he has faced while running his business, what makes his clinic different, and how he maximizes his time as a CEO of a franchise company.
47:15-59:00: Doug discusses his creative marketing strategy, how he partners with influencers, and how he leverages technology to improve his company's market positioning.
59:00-1:21:45: Doug recaps the most important thing he has learned through COVID for his business, how he approaches continued education, and how his company approaches nutrition.
1:21:45: Doug shares his final thoughts and how he wants to be remembered.