Off The Dome Radio

Episode 114: How to Value Yourself, Preparing for Difficult Conversations, How to Win People to Your Side, and Top 5 Personality Traits to Look For

Episode  |  February 4th, 2020  |  53 mins 23 secs

bcaas, dale carnegie, emotional intelligence, how to believe in yourself, how to encourage yourself, how to value yourself, indy fitness magazine, ocean, relationships, self-awareness, self-esteem, super bowl, tim ferriss, tribe of mentors

In today's real-life experience, we discuss the best ways you can value yourself, as well as the best ways to prepare and approach difficult conversations.

We take a look at a section from Dale Carnegie's "How to Win Friends and Influence People" as well as Tim Ferris' "Tribe of Mentors." We discuss key strategies to win people to your way of thinking without offending them. We end the show discussing the five areas of a personality to evaluate when building new relationships.

Episode 111: Clearview AI Facial Recognition App, Crafting a Persuasive Speech, Brainwriting, Healthy Fat Loss Strategies, Social Relationships and Happiness, How to Feel More in Control

Episode  |  January 21st, 2020  |  1 hr 16 mins

brainwriting, chipotle, clearview ai, conor mcgregor, creative thinking, facial recognition, facial recognition app, fat loss, fitness, happiness, health, how to set goals, ikea, lyft, mac miller, mental health, nutrition, powerful speeches, public speaking, public speaking tips, self-awareness, social relationships, success

In today's current events, Tim talks about the phone application "Clearview AI" and how it is using facial recognition to help law enforcement agencies solve crimes. Slager recaps an article about how to create a persuasive speech and influence the audience through different methods.

For the real-life experience section, Tim highlights the concept of "brainwriting" and how companies can use this to foster more innovative meetings. Slager explains why you cannot spot reduce fat and provides appropriate, healthy strategies to lose weight.

In the book talk segment of the episode, Slager explains the correlation between social relationships and happiness, citing a section from Aubrey Marcus' "Own the Day, Own Your Life."

Episode 107: Ryan Michler, Founder of "Order of Man"

Episode  |  January 2nd, 2020  |  1 hr 21 mins

determination, discipline, heart, how to be a man, masculinity, order of man, preside, protect, provide, ryan michler, self-awareness

Ryan Michler (@ryanmichler) is the founder of "Order of Man" (@orderofman), a brand and podcast that fosters a movement to reclaim and restore masculinity. Ryan served in the military, then worked as a financial planner, where he first started a podcast to provide financial planning advice to medical professionals. In 2015, Ryan decided to create a radio that guides men to fulfill their potential as leaders, fathers, husbands, brothers, and performance-driven roles in life.

In this interview, Ryan discusses his motivation to create "Order of Man," the essential skills and mindsets gained from the military, growing his brand, achieving work-life balance, "showing up" every day in your life, and using the power of consistency and self-belief to take your talents to the highest level.

You can find Ryan's podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and learn more about his mission at orderofman.com.

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 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 88: Crossnet Invents a New Game, GE's Wind Turbine, Amazon Prime for Healthcare, New Writing Gig, Becoming a More Interesting Person, How to Make Better Decisions, and Owning Your Workspace

Episode  |  October 1st, 2019  |  1 hr 1 min

80/20 principle, alternative fuel, amazon, amazon care, aubrey marcus, business owner, crossnet, decision making, emotional intelligence, entrepreneurs, entrepreneurship, four square, general electric, gig economy, healthcare, influence, listening, ownership, relationsihps, richard koch, self-awareness, side hustle, volleyball, wind turbines, writing

In today's current events, we talk about the company Crossnet, which invented a game combining four square and volleyball. We also get into General Electric's new wind turbine and Amazon's new healthcare initiative it is rolling out for its employees. We also give a quick update on everybody's favorite reality television star, Mike "The Situation" Sorrentino.

In real life experience, Tim talks about another new writing gig he received to help other professionals land jobs. Slager talks about 3 things you can implement in regular conversation to make you a more interesting person.

In book talk, we talk about making better and more efficient decisions based on the book "80/20 Principle" by Richard Koch. We also discuss taking ownership in your professional life and work through "Own the Day, Own Your Life" by Aubrey Marcus.

Episode 85: Female Teenage Motocross Legend, Afro-Brazilian Entrepreneurs, Pendulum Lunges, Seeking Proper Advice, Basketball Mentoring, Definition of Success, and Benefits of Deep Breathing

Episode  |  September 17th, 2019  |  49 mins 28 secs

art, birthdays, brazil, entrepreneurship, exercise, health, motocross, muzinda, nutrition, philanthropy, podcasts, self-awareness, success, tanya muzinda, wellness, wisdom, zimbabwe

In today's current events we discuss a female 15 year-old motocross professional who is outperforming men and giving back to her community. And we also discuss how Afro-Brazilian entrepreneurs are overcoming racial injustice in the job market in Brazil to start their own businesses in the community. Slager also praises a fitness article about the benefits of pendulum lunges.

In real life experience, Slager discusses what it means to build advice from other people into your own success, and Tim shares of an experience he had mentoring a young basketball player at the YMCA.

In the book talk section of the episode, Tim discusses his final takeaways about success from "War of Art" by Steven Pressfield, and Slager pulls a section out of "Own the Day, Own Your Life" by Aubrey Marcus about deep breathing.

Episode 83: How a Janitor at Frito Lay Invented Flamin' Hot Cheetos, Marriage Lawsuit in Virginia, Weight Loss and Muscle Building, Tim's First Writing Gig, Daily Happiness, and the Definition of a Professional

Episode  |  September 10th, 2019  |  1 hr 9 mins

costco, creativity, determination, discipline, emotional intelligence, exercise, frito lay, happiness, health, heart, inspiration, love, marriage, mental health, nutrition, passion, professional, professional writer, relationships, scary movies, self-awareness, virginia, weight loss, wellness, writing

In today's current events, we discuss a couple in Virginia suing the state for requiring them to report their race on their birth certificate. We also get into an inspirational story about how a janitor at Frito Lay came up with the idea for Flamin' Hot Cheetos. Lastly, we analyze an article about weight loss and muscle building and the correct way to achieve these two things.

In real life experience, Tim talks about how he was able to land his first professional writing gig with the help of his passion and hard work. Slager brings an important question to the table about where your daily happiness should come from.

In book talk, we each finished our books "The War of Art" by Steven Pressfield and "Don't Sweat the Small Stuff" by Richard Carlson. We dive into the most important takeaways involving the concept of a true professional, lightening up, and listening to your inner feelings.

Episode 78: Jay-Z and the NFL, Jeffrey Epstein Conspiracy, New York Trip Recap, Adapting Yourself to Your Environment, Studying Your Weaknesses, and Negative Thought Prevention

Episode  |  August 20th, 2019  |  1 hr 14 mins

brothers, family, fitness, health, jay-z, jeffrey epstein, mental health, negative thoughts, new york, nfl, self-awareness, social justice, strength, time management

In today's current events, we talk about the potential implications and motivations of the NFL and Jay's partnership for social justice. We also have a discussion about the recent events surrounding Jeffrey Epstein's mysterious death.

In real life experience, Tim reflects on his recent trip to New York City, and how his perspective has changed coming back home. Slager gets into a discussion he had with his mother about adapting yourself to your environment, as well as why he has decided to take on yoga.

In book talk, we get into advice from Ray Dalio in "Tribe of Mentors" involving improving your weaknesses, as well as "Don't Sweat the Small Stuff," talking about negative thought prevention.

Episode 76: Bob Lazar/Area 51/Flying Saucers, NCAA's Rules for Agents, Amazon and FedEx Breakup, Optimal Morning Routines, Expecting What You Tolerate, Communicating Knowledge Effectively, and Understanding the Opposing Viewpoint

Episode  |  August 13th, 2019  |  1 hr 3 mins

aliens, amazon, area 51, bob lazar, building rapport, communication, contracts, education, fedex, knowlwedge, lebron james, mentorship, morning routine, ncaa, netflix, rich paul, self-awareness, transparency, trustpointe, vulnerability

In today's current events, we recap the controversial Netflix documentary "Bob Lazar: Area 51 & Flying Saucers" and the impact this could have. We also get into the NCAA's inconsistency with its rule on NBA draft agents, and the recent distribution relationship split between Amazon and FedEx.

In real life experience, we talk about 3 habits you can build into your morning routine to help you wake up smoother and happier. We also recap last week's conversation with Trustpointe CEO Tim Roberts, and analyze the most important takeaways with self-awareness and building rapport.

In book talk, we talk about communicating knowledge effectively in a high information society, drawing takeaways from "Swim with the Sharks." We also talk about educating yourself on the opposing point of view, thanks to "Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff."