Off The Dome Radio

Episode 177: Mike Reynolds, Founder and CEO of InnovateMap

Episode  |  February 10th, 2022  |  54 mins 26 secs

business owner, ceo tips, company culture, how to become a ceo, how to start a business, innovatemap, saas businesses, software business, team leadership

Mike Reynolds is the CEO and founder of Innovatemap, a digital and product agency that provides solutions to firms in the form of market research, strategy, product marketing, product management, and design and user experience. With over 20 years of experience in product management, user experience, and product marketing, Mike joins us to discuss the motivation behind his company, how he establishes an innovative culture, and key lessons he has learned along the way.

Episode 176: International Best Selling Author, Serial Entrepreneur, Former Marine, and Co-Host of the "Warrior's Voice" Podcast

Episode  |  January 20th, 2022  |  52 mins 13 secs

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Zachary Green is an International Best Selling Author, Serial Entrepreneur, Former Marine, and Co-Host of the "Warrior's Voice" podcast. In this interview, Zachary talks about the process of building a $30 million company called LumAware Safety, the critical business lessons he learned along the way, and how to navigate through uncertainty.

To learn more about Zachary, you can visit his website

Episode 173: Art Locke, Investor, CPA, and Founder of Locke Advisory Services

Episode  |  December 31st, 2021  |  1 hr 4 mins

cryptocurrency, entrepreneur, how to invest, how to start a business, investing advice, investing tips, locke advisory services, tax planning, us dollar, wealth management

Art Locke (@financegolfer) is an investor, CPA, and Founder of Locke Advisory Services, a firm dedicated to wealth management, financial planning, and tax strategy. Previously, Art served in an executive capacity for 5 publicly-traded companies, including Chief Financial Officer of 3. In 2006, Art was a top-five finalist for the 2006 Greater Washington Technology Council Public Company CFO of the Year. He also served in an advisory capacity to several private companies and their owners. He started his career working for 2 of the world's largest CPA firms. Art received a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from American University with a double major in accounting and computer systems.

In this interview, Art describes the process of leaving corporate life to start his own business. He also provides meaningful financial advice for professionals of all ages. To learn more about Art, you can visit his website at lockeadvisoryservices.com

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

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

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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 103: Jason Pardue, Founder of Coastland Apparel

Episode  |  December 5th, 2019  |  57 mins 7 secs

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Jason Pardue is the Founder and Co-Owner of Coastland Apparel (@coastlandapparel), a quality driven and outdoor focused apparel company from Lexington, North Carolina. Jason started his career in law enforcement and then transitioned into selling real estate and running his company, which he started in 2018.

In this interview, Jason describes his motivation to start his company, the struggles and challenges of running an apparel business in a competitive industry, creating and fostering key relationships, and the important lessons he has learned through his journey in law enforcement, real estate, and entrepreneurship.

To find out more about Coastland and its diverse collection of products, you can visit: coastlandapparel.com

Episode 54: Carol Slager, Owner of Inkwell Healthy Lifestyles

Episode  |  May 23rd, 2019  |  1 hr 25 mins

determination, entrepreneur, food, health, how to start a business, influence, lifestyle, nutrition, pharmacy, small business owner, vision, wellness

Carol Slager is a Health Coach, Author, and Owner of Inkwell Healthy Lifestyles, dedicated to help people map out the path needed to reach optimal health and wellness, especially in the areas of Balance Body & Mind, Healthy Daily Life, Eating Well, and Physical Activity. In addition to publishing her book "Cookies N Milk, Pizza No Cheese: An Ice Ceram Lover's Guide to Raising Children with Dairy Allergies," she also writes for her blog weekly and creates articles for local health publications.

After spending 25 years working behind the counter for a pharmacy, she realized that there was a better way to improve health apart from a prescription drug. In this interview, Carol tells her story of transitioning out of a stable work environment and into her own venture of coaching people individually to live healthier lives and reach their highest self. She explains how eating healthy is a sum of small, deliberate choices that add up to a longer, worthwhile life.