Off The Dome Radio

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.

Episode 148: Dr. Christopher Owens

Episode  |  October 30th, 2020  |  1 hr 27 mins

business owner, cbd, chiropractor, chiropractors in indianapolis, entrepreneurship, marine corps, marine veteran, marines, military, simplinano, veteran

Dr. Christopher Owens is a Chiropractor, Marine Veteran, Owner of Premiere Performance Method, and Founding Affiliate of Simplinano. He served in the Marine Corps Infantry from 2003-2011, studied to be a Chiropractor from 2015-2018, and founded his business to help provide meaningful care to others.

In this interview, Dr. Owens explains his motivation to join the military, the key lessons he learned for his personal life and business, his passion to become a chiropractor and business owner, and the important information he learned along the way.

Episode 127: Creating Your Own Niche, The Most Important Influencing Factor, and More

Episode  |  April 30th, 2020  |  1 hr 1 min

dr. john berardi, entrepreneurship, fitness, harvey mackay, how to find your niche, how to influence someone, how to start a nutrition business, influence tactics, influencing, lifestyle changes, niche marketing, nutrition, pedigree commercial

In today's episode, we discuss our thoughts on Pedigree's controversial commercial, theme songs for healthcare workers, and recap the country opening back up. Tim and Slager each provide insights on the new projects they are working on. They also offer tips on how they are staying motivated during the quarantine.

For the book talk section, Tim references Harvey Mackay's "How to Swim with the Sharks," and he talks about the most important thing to remember when trying to influence others. Slager talks about "The Change Maker" by Dr. John Berardi, and what it means to specialize, generalize, and embrace the idea of the case manager.

Episode 126: Ben Canary, Co-Founder of Herculean Meal Prep

Episode  |  April 28th, 2020  |  58 mins 19 secs

ben canary, entrepreneurship, healthy, healthy eating, herculean, herculean meal prep, herculean meal prep indianapolis, meal prep companies in indianapolis, meal prep companies near me, meal prep indianapolis, meal prep near me, meals in indianapolis, nutrition, nutrition plan, purdue university, to-go meals indianapolis

Ben Canary is the co-founder of Herculean Meal Prep (@herculean), a business that makes carefully prepared, fully-cooked, professionally-frozen, individual serving entrees. He combined his passionate home chef skills and teamed up with his brother, a former bodybuilder, to form their business. Today, they are headquartered at their "Plant One" facility in northeast Indianapolis.

In this interview, Ben describes his motivation and transformation in creating his business, how to properly scale and build a trustworthy brand, and critical insights on how to make effective life changes.

You can shop for amazing, tasty prepared meals at herculeanmealprep.com and use the discount code "offthedome" at checkout to receive 20% off.

Episode 110: Scott Mautz, Inspirational Business Keynote Speaker, Award-Winning Author, and Inc.com Columnist

Episode  |  January 16th, 2020  |  50 mins 41 secs

business leadership, directors, entrepreneur, entrepreneurship, finding inspiration, how to become a speaker, how to manage better, inspiration, leadership, mangers, public speaking, public speaking tips, scott mautz, self leadership, small business

Scott Mautz is an inspirational business speaker who specializes in employee engagement, peak performance, fostering meaning in/at work, coaching, flourishing in change, motivation, leadership/self-leadership, and empowerment. He is a former Procter & Gamble senior executive who successfully ran 4 multi-billion-dollar businesses.

Scott is an inc.com columnist with over 1 million monthly readers of his articles on success and business leadership. He is also a published author of two books: "Make it Matter: How Managers Can Motivate by Creating Meaning" and "Find the Fire: Ignite Your Inspiration - and Make Work Exciting Again." He is also a faculty member at Indiana University's Kelley School of Business for Executive Education.

In this interview, Scott highlights his motivation to transition from the corporate world to the entrepreneurial realm through public speaking and coaching. Scott discusses how leaders and employees can create a healthy and engaging environment in the workplace. He also provides valuable insight into public speaking and how you can genuinely connect with a group of people.

To learn more about Scott, you can visit his website at scottmautz.com.

Episode 97: No More Likes on Instagram, Chinese Hackers and SMS Texting, Krispy Kreme Entrepreneur, Kettle Bell Workouts, How to Overcome Nervousness, and Getting the Love You Want

Episode  |  November 12th, 2019  |  54 mins 46 secs

emotional intelligence, entrepreneurship, fitness, getting the love you want, gratitude, hackers, how to love, how to overcome stress, how to workout, instagram, kettlebell workouts, krispy kreme, nutrition, thank you cards

In today's current events, we talk about Instagram removing likes, Chinese internet hackers infiltrating SMS messaging, an entrepreneur who capitalized on a Krispy Kreme Donuts opportunity, and a helpful and efficient 20-minute kettle bell workout.

For real life experience, Slager highlights his nutrition and coaching seminar with Dr. Andy Galpin, and Tim talks about a new initiative he is starting at work.

In book talk, Tim talks about a strategy to overcome nervousness from "Mind Gym" by Gary Mack, and Slager talks about changing for the better in your relationship, reflecting on "Getting the Love You Want" by Harville Hendrix.

Episode #93: Bitcoin Surveillance Defeats Child Pornography Site, Google Maps Snitching on Policemen, Unplugging from Technology, 5 Questions to Answer Before You Persuade Someone, and the Nutrients/Calories Relationship

Episode  |  October 22nd, 2019  |  44 mins 56 secs

aubrey marcus, bitcoin, camping, cybersecurity, entrepreneurship, feds, fitness, google maps, grant cardone, health, influence, nutrients, nutrition, outdoors, persuasion, productivity, sales, self-awareness, selling, side hustle, social media, technology, wellness, whole foods

In today's current events, we get into how the feds utilized Bitcoin surveillance technology to take down one of the world's largest child abuse websites. We also discuss the new Google maps feature, which gives you insight on where speed traps will be located.

In the real life experience section, we talk about what it means to truly unplug from social media, and the different strategies to use social media in a productive way. We also talk about some of the more effective methods to enable your full-time job to fuel your side hustle.

In the book talk section, we discuss the best questions to have answered before you sell your ideas or product, analyzing Grant Cardone's "Sell or Be Sold." We end the show discussing the best relationship between nutrients and calories, drawing from a section of Aubrey Marcus' "Own the Day, Own Your Life."

Episode 92: Greg Meade, Co-Founder and CEO of Crossnet

Episode  |  October 17th, 2019  |  34 mins 46 secs

crossnet, ecommerce, entrepreneurship, four square, small business owner, success, volleyball

Greg Meade (@lifeofmeade) is the Co-Founder and CEO of Crossnet (@crossnetgame), a game that combines the concept of Four Square and Volleyball. Formed in 2018 with his brother Chris and childhood friend Mike Delpapa, the business has quickly become popular across the country and is on track for $2 million in sales this year. It is currently sold in sporting goods stores, online, and through physical education programs.
 
In this interview, Greg talks about how the idea formed and the motivations behind creating the game, the biggest challenges to overcome during the entrepreneurial journey, and the lessons he has learned while growing the company.
 
To learn more about Crossnet, you can visit: crossnetgame.com

Episode 91: Biggest Mistakes by Entrepreneurs, Southwest Airlines Eliminating a Key Perk, 3 Recession-Proof Stocks, Anti-Cancer Meal Plan, Tim's New Marketing Job, Ellen DeGeneres' Wisdom, and Influencing through Love and Confidence

Episode  |  October 15th, 2019  |  1 hr 2 mins

anti-cancer, aubrey marcus, blink, cincinnai, diets, ellen degeneres, entrepreneurship, finance, financial markets, george bush, grant cardone, health, influence, joaquin phoenix, joker movie, mark cuban, marketing, nutrition, persuasion, recession, sales, self-awareness, selling, small business, southwest airlines, stock market, stocks, wellness

Today, we talk about the #1 biggest mistake people make when starting a business, Southwest Airlines doing away with a lovable long-term perk, and 3 stocks to keep an eye on as we approach a possible recession. Slager then highlights a meal plan recommended by Oncologist Adil Akhtar, and how a few simple changes can improve your long-term health

In real life experience, Tim talks about his new marketing job with Stone Creek Communities and how it fuels his passion. Slager brings up Ellen DeGeneres' comments about being friends with people who hold a different political stance, and how we can apply this to our own lives.

In book talk, Slager highlights a section from Aubrey Marcus' "Own the Day, Own Your Life," and the importance of using your tough circumstances to jumpstart something meaningful. Tim talks about a principle from Grant Cardone's "Sell or Be Sold," involving persuading people to invest time or money in you through love and confidence.

Episode 89: Dr. Adarsh Vijay Mudgil, Celebrity Dermatologist/Dermatopathologist, Host of the Dr. Mudgil Podcast

Episode  |  October 3rd, 2019  |  1 hr 3 mins

accountability, careers, dermatologist, dermatology, dermatopathologist, doctor, entrepreneurship, fitness, health, med school, medical school, nutrition, skin care, small business owner, social media, success, wellness

Dr. Adarsh Vijay Mudgil (@dr_mudgil) is a celebrity Dermatologist and Dermatopathologist from New York City, and host of the Dr. Mudgil Podcast. He provides helpful and engaging content regarding health and wellness on platforms such as Instagram, YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, Soundcloud, Spotify, and iTunes. Dr. Mudgil is recognized as a Castle Connolly Top Doc and a New York Times Super Doc.

In this interview, Dr. Mudgil talks about his journey to success and starting his private practice, how he discovered social media and overcame his professional plateau at age 42, and his goals to inspire those around him through content across the internet.

To learn more about Dr. Mudgil, you can visit him on any social media platform or visit his website at:

Mudgildermatology.com