Off The Dome Radio

Episode 58: Salesforce Acquires Tableau, Husband/Wife eCommerce Success Story, Political Corruption in Arkansas and Oklahoma, Discovering the Meaning of Life, and Finding the Truth Behind Criticism

Episode  |  June 11th, 2019  |  1 hr 30 secs

acquisitions, bicycle, cardio, comedy, criticism, data, determination, ecommerce, emotional intelligence, entrepreneurship, financial markets, fitness, google, health, joe rogan, markets, marriage, mental health, mindset, relationships, risk, risk-taking, salesforce, self-improvement, swimming, tableau, wellness

In today's current events, we talk about a couple who started its own ecommerce business after making the risky jump from a stable work environment, Salesforce's acquisition of Tableau, and a double homicide involving two former senators who are connected to corrupt information within the Arkansas and Oklahoma state governments.

In real life experience, Slager reflects on a valuable conversation he had with a patient regarding self-improvement, and Tim explains a small life change he made that has enhanced the way he looks at fitness and cardio.

In the book talk section, Slager talks about seeing the truth behind your partner's criticisms, influenced by "Getting the Love You Want" by Harville Hendrix. Tim ends the show highlighting the three ways we discover life, analyzing Viktor Frankl's "Man's Search for Meaning."

Episode 52: PART 2 - Gloria Morris, Owner of Float Sixty and Co-Host of the "Speaking of Charity" Podcast

Episode  |  May 16th, 2019  |  48 mins 6 secs

entrepreneur, entrepreneurship, float sixty, float therapy, floating, hiring, meditation, scaling, sensory deprivation, small business, social media

Gloria Morris is the Owner of Float Sixty, a business that provides cryotherapy, infrared sauna, and float therapy, which serves as a powerful tool for muscle recovery, deeper sleep, and mental clarity. She also co-hosts a podcast called "Speaking of Charity," which is a radio show that exists to help local non-profits drive attention to their history, mission, and good work in the community. Gloria is also on the Board of Directors for Float Conference, and was the speaker at the 2018 Float Conference and "Rise, a Float Gathering".

In this interview, Gloria describes the process of starting and scaling a float studio, the hurdles to overcome when setting up a business of this nature, and the mental health benefits of floating, which involves the relaxation practice of being buoyant in approximately 10 inches of water in a solution of 1,000 pounds of Epsom Salt, taking place in a float pod.

Gloria concludes the episode by explaining her "Speaking of Charity" Podcast, which aims to highlight the different non-profit organizations that are making a difference in the community.

To find more about Float Sixty and "Speaking of Charity," visit:

• Floatsixty.com
• Speakingofcharity.com

Episode 52: PART 1 - Gloria Morris, Owner of Float Sixty and Co-Host of the "Speaking of Charity" Podcast

Episode  |  May 16th, 2019  |  57 mins 45 secs

entrepreneur, entrepreneurship, float sixty, float therapy, floating, hiring, meditation, scaling, sensory deprivation, small business, social media

Gloria Morris is the Owner of Float Sixty, a business that provides cryotherapy, infrared sauna, and float therapy, which serves as a powerful tool for muscle recovery, deeper sleep, and mental clarity. She also co-hosts a podcast called "Speaking of Charity," which is a radio show that exists to help local non-profits drive attention to their history, mission, and good work in the community. Gloria is also on the Board of Directors for Float Conference, and was the speaker at the 2018 Float Conference and "Rise, a Float Gathering".

In this interview, Gloria describes the process of starting and scaling a float studio, the hurdles to overcome when setting up a business of this nature, and the mental health benefits of floating, which involves the relaxation practice of being buoyant in approximately 10 inches of water in a solution of 1,000 pounds of Epsom Salt, taking place in a float pod.

Gloria concludes the episode by explaining her "Speaking of Charity" Podcast, which aims to highlight the different non-profit organizations that are making a difference in the community.

To find more about Float Sixty and "Speaking of Charity," visit:

Floatsixty.com
Speakingofcharity.com

Episode 51: Amazon Creating More Entrepreneurs, Pros/Cons of Cupping, Get Paid to Listen to Podcasts, Antitrust Lawsuit Against Apple, Post-Grad Transition Advice, The Concept of Hope, Body Language

Episode  |  May 14th, 2019  |  59 mins 44 secs

amazon, anti-trust laws, apple, artificial intelligence, automation, body language, cupping, entrepreneurship, family, graduation, health, health and wellness, hope, love, mothers, operations, parenting, podcasts, podcoin, professionals, self-awareness, small business, supreme court, therapy, wellness

After recapping our Mothers' Day weekend, we get into current events surrounding Amazon's new entrepreneurial incentive for its employees to start their own delivery business, the pros and cons of cupping, the new podcast app called Podcoin, and the Supreme Court ruling in favor of a antitrust lawsuit against Apple.

In book talk and real life experiences, we talk about the concept of hope and the role it plays in our lives. We discuss the most important things we learned in our tough transition out of college, and we end the show explaining the downfalls of a common nonverbal gesture we all do without thinking about it.

Episode 49: Entrepreneurship and Financial Education in Schools, Breast Cancer Detection by the Blind, $30 million Attack on Homelessness, Self-Love/Self-Forgiveness, 1-on-1 Learning vs. Classroom Learning, Helping Rituals

Episode  |  May 7th, 2019  |  1 hr 8 mins

blindness, breast cancer, budgeting, communication, education, entrepreneurship, finances, financial planning, gratitude, homelessness, learning networking, love, miracle touch, olney chatard, relationships, respect, sales, salesforce, self-awareness, self-forgiveness, self-love, teachers

In today's current events, we talk about a charter school in Northern Philadelphia attacking poverty by teaching students how to become millionaires through a financial education and entrepreneurship program. We highlight a lady in Colombia who lost sight at the age of 36, but is savings lives by detecting early signs of breast cancer long before doctors or technology. Lastly, the Salesforce CEO is attacking homelessness with $30 million - we discuss.

In the real life experience section, Slager gets into how he is working on self-love and self-forgiveness, and how we can apply self-awareness and communication within our relationships. Tim reflects on what he learned in sales last week, specifically understanding the customers' needs first, and the importance of showing examples and telling stories before rambling on about unimportant information.

In book talk, Slager shares two lessons from "Don't Sweat the Small Stuff," focused on helping others and showing gratitude on a daily basis. Tim shares an article from Harvard Business Review, which talks about the benefits of 1-on-1 learning that you don't get in the classroom setting.

Episode 42: Jeremy Stephens, Owner of Disturbing Comfort

Episode  |  April 11th, 2019  |  53 mins 37 secs

authenticity, branding, determination, discipline, eating, entrepreneurship, fitness, health, healthy, heart, marketing, personal brand, social media

Jeremy Stephens (@jeremyalan_stephens) is an online fitness coach and owner of Disturbing Comfort (@disturbing_comfort), a company that develops meal plans, training plans, fitness apparel, and strives to set a new standard in the fitness world.

In this interview, Jeremy highlights his transition from professional football, his desk job, all the way to starting and leading his fitness company. He discusses the difficulties and challenges he faced starting a company while working a stable job, and what helped him succeed with his business in a tough fitness and apparel market. He also talks about what it takes to stay true to a path and your goals, whether its fitness, business, or other personal endeavors.

You can find out more about Jeremy and his company at disturbingcomfort.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 26: Marquese Martin-Hayes

Episode  |  February 14th, 2019  |  1 hr 36 mins

communication, entrepreneurship, growth, knowledge, mindset, motivation, mount kilimanjaro, perspective, racism, sales, sales techniques, vision

Marquese Martin-Hayes (@the.dj.marquavelli) is a DJ, QP Manager at Direct Connect Logistix, and a graduate of Butler University, where he also played football for the Bulldogs. Marquese is a seeker of knowledge and an avid fan of books, which fuels his inspiration while he runs the @perspectivewords account on Instagram with his partner, Roger. One of Marquese's recent eye-opening experiences occurred when he climbed Mount Kilimanjaro.

In the interview, Marquese explains how some key moments in his life motivated him to invest further in himself and develop his perspective on life and its opportunities. He explains his current journey to master the art of DJ'ing, learn Spanish, and improve his communication style and develop a higher level of emotional intelligence.

Episode 11: Sibling Mentorship, Why People Buy, Effect of Online Education on Entrepreneurship

Episode  |  December 13th, 2018  |  41 mins 21 secs

entrepreneurship, golf, online education, sales, siblings, takeaways