Off The Dome Radio

In this episode, we get into a variety of topics including delegating energy in the right areas, self love, personal improvement and competing against yourself, as well as active listening. We also get into steps you can take to get out of writers block or when you aren't sure what to journal about. We also talk about what doing good deeds for the right reasons can do for your overall happiness. Show Description: 4:00-20:00: We discuss what it means to let things come to you and allocate energy in the right areas you can control. Talk about making sure you have good internal love, energy, and respect for yourself before you go out and add value in the world. *20:00-28:30: *Trying to get on your journaling game but not sure where to start? We discuss how we ourselves have escaped from writers block and how we gather energy from writing about our thoughts and daily activities 28:30-35:00: Reflecting on the Book "Shoe Dog" by Nike founder Phil Knight, we discuss the importance of competing against your old self

Show Description: 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. Show Notes:   4:10-12:40: Marquese gives his background, including where he grew up, high school life, key mentors, and why he ultimately chose to attend school and play football at Butler University 12:40-17:40: Marquese highlig

Show Description: Drawing from our readings and work experiences, we get into the sales process and building trust in this episode. We also get into building small habits into your day that can increase your overall daily happiness (you may already be doing these things without knowing it!). We end the episode with real talk on not letting the small dramas in your day get into your head and mess with your mental strength. Show Highlights: 4:48-9:15: We discuss what it means to build trust with a potential customer or business partner, and Tim ties this in as to why he enjoys the sales grind 9:15-17:35: We scratch the surface on what it means to not sweat the small stuff, and discuss why people (and ourselves) are afraid of failure at times. We speak on how you can use failure to fuel your passion 17:35-21:45: *We reminisce about one of our favorite shows, Seinfeld *21:45-28:15: Inspired by Richard Koch's 80/20 Principles book, we discuss 6 small habits you can incorporate into your day to maximize your happin

Show Description: Norman Miller is a Human Movement & Health Science Education Major at Butler University and Manager for the Butler University Men's Basketball Team. Growing up as a member of the Amish, Norman faced one of the more pivotal decisions in his life after 8th grade: whether to continue his educational journey or dedicate the rest of his life to the Amish Culture. After making the courageous decision to seek more knowledge, Norman reflects on what this experience taught him, and he gives advice to you for the next time you need to bet on yourself. You can also find his story here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VHRodjlGMmQ&t=1s Show Notes: 2:30-10:15: Norman talks about his background, and discusses his life as a member of the Amish. 10:15-17:30: We get into the topic of "Rumspringa," and Norman talks about one of the more difficult decisions in his life: deciding on whether to further his educational opportunities or return to the Amish way of life. 17:30-22:15: Norman discusses what it meant to

Show Description: In this episode, we give our reviews and opinions of the Erik Aude and Fyre Fest documentaries, which we watched this past weekend. We get into book talk with Drew Brees' autobiography Coming Back Stronger, Eric Ludy's How to Write Your Love Story, and Tim Ferriss' Tribe of Mentors. The book talk sections focus on what faith really means, directing your energy in the right passion areas, and being smart when choosing your close friends. Show Highlights: 4:20-13:35: We recap the Erik Aude documentary that we watched, where he details his 3-year prison experience in Pakistan for a crime he didn't commit 13:35-27:20: We dive into our review of documentary #2, Fyre Fest, involving Billy McFarland, who committed wire fraud for a falsely advertised music festival in the Bahamas. 27:20-36:50: Book Talk Part 1 - Tim discusses Drew Brees' autobiography, Coming Back Stronger, and what his "FAITH" acronym means. 36:50-46:05: Slager applies the "FAITH" acronym to his job and how he will apply that to hi

Show Description: In today's technological society, with everything at our finger tips and information moving quickly, it's easy to lose perspective when it comes to the daily necessities that make our lives run in the first place. In this episode, after hearing crazy stories from Pakistan and Tanzania, we talk about having the right perspective, and letting gratitude fuel your hard work in everyday life. We explain what it means to give value to the world by reverse engineering your passions, and how you can apply that when you decide its time for a professional change. Show Highlights: 0:00-16:00: We discuss the Erik Aude's story, which includes 3 years in a Pakistani prison for a crime he didn't commit, and the importance of reading people and forming important alliances 16:00-22:00: Colin talks about his trip to Colorado and transitions into how he landed his job with Summit Spine & Therapy, which included forming a key relationship with a Chiropractor 22:00-38:00: We explain the mindset you should have w

Show Description: After diving deep into two interesting plastic surgery stories, we get into the topic of multi-tasking, and striking the difference between quality of work and efficiency. Slager talks about an important business decision and his motivations for diversifying his personal portfolio. We end the episode talking about SARMs (Selective Androgen Receptor Modulators), and why we're not buying the fact that they are "a healthy alternative to steroids." Show Highlights: 1:30-12:50: We discuss two of the most interesting plastic surgery stories that we stumbled across last week 12:50-21:30: We get into the topic of multi-tasking, both the good and the bad, as well as things to be aware of when you're focusing on an important task 21:30-27:15: Slager discusses some specific strategies to be more productive and improve your focus for your next important task 27:15-32:00: Tim outlines the 2 important questions you need to ask yourself to see if you had the right focus for a working session 32:00-41:00: S

Brodie Meyer is the President and CEO of FuseMe, a mobile application that allows people to build unique relationships at career fairs and other business networking events. Brodie attended Butler University and studied Economics and Engineering through the dual-degree program at IUPUI. Brodie talks about his journey as an entrepreneur, including what he has learned about creating important business relationships, scaling a business, and creating a culture that yields optimal productivity and open discussion. Show Highlights: 3:00-11:00: Brody gives a brief introduction about himself, and he goes into his motivations behind FuseMe and how it came to fruition thanks to what he learned from his previous venture, Festo. 11:00-16:00: Brodie describes FuseMe's value proposition, its value-added features, and the "why" behind the concept 16:00-23:00: Brodie talks about the biggest issues and challenges that he has faced and overcome as an entrepreneur, focusing on communication and scaling 23:00-33:00: We discuss wa

Nervous about that next interview or elevator pitch, or looking to improve your presentation or negotiation skills? In this episode, we explain strategies to help you have a more memorable conversation when convincing someone to hire you or trust in you. We discuss the right questions to ask, the research and homework you need to do leading up to your meeting, as well as the key points to hit when explaining your personal value and how you can help someone. Show Highlights: 2:30-5:30: We talk about some of the realest questions you can ask an employer that will immediately turn the interview into a pure 2-way discussion 5:30-10:45: We discuss how you can turn around an interview when it's not going so well, and dive deep into what it means to reverse engineer your skills when preparing your questions 10:45-14:00: Steps to take to differentiate yourself without help from the resume 14:00-24:30: The 4 things to keep in mind when presenting your personal value proposition to anyone 24:30-29:30: The power of stor

Are you currently in a work situation where you wish you had more freedom and flexibility? We discuss the important steps you can take individually to make your transition from college to the work office a healthy and productive one, and the strategies you can implement to take ownership of your role at your company and make an important difference. 1:50-6:35: Slager's unique interaction with a homeless man and a Clif bar, and the small marketing lesson we can take from it 6:35-16:20: We cover the most important thing to keep in mind during the tough transition from a lifestyle on a college campus to the corporate work environment 16:20-21:35: We discuss the most important things to look for when choosing and researching a company, the right questions to ask in the interview, as well as the overall mindset going into the job search 21:35-23:50: We answer the question of what it means to "fail successfully" 23:50-30:05: Steps you can take to breakthrough an environment with limited flexibility 30:05-32:20: Tim

The cold and cloudy months can have a heavy impact on our mood and mindset. In this episode, we dive into the topic of seasonal depression and the strategies we can implement to overcome extremely negative times. Show Highlights 1:30-9:00: We love sports, so we discuss the lessons we take from sports and how we incorporate that into our mental health and interactions with others, especially our professional work 9:00-19:00: We explore what it means to help people to the extent of your ability, and Slager explains how he plans out his days and keeps organized in a high-traffic work environment 19:00-30:00: In the heart of our episode, we talk about 3 valuable strategies you can implement to prevent yourself from falling into the dreaded seasonal depression funk in the winter, when the sun is never out and temperatures are cold. 30:00-35:00: We talk about the importance of mentally stimulating yourself when you’re physically tired, verbalizing your daily goals in the morning, and Tim's 5 goals he says to himsel

Happy New Year! In this episode, we dive into the topic of goal setting and the right mindset to take when outlining your key objectives for this coming year. We get personal as we talk about what we each want to achieve Show Highlights: 1:25 - 7:00: We talk a little bit about one of our favorite Joe Rogan episodes, Nick Yarris, who wrongly served 22 years in prison for a crime he didn't commit 7:00 - 11:30: We recap our New Years experience this year, and highlight our favorite New Years Snacks 11:30-13:15: Tim talks about his professional New Years resolution for his job this year when it comes to his network 13:15-15:15: Slager shares his New Years resolution with his job and involvement in nutrition 15:15-17:45: We discuss the right mindset to take when goal setting, sculpting goals throughout the year to maximize yearlong performance, and lifestyle changes 17:45-22:00: Tim talks about the goal that has been written down on his sticky note on his desk since last year 22:00-27:00: We discuss body language

Following a great Christmas Holiday, we get into what it means to add happiness to someone else's day. We also dive into the topic of mentorship, and what this concept means for you and how you approach your daily relationships. We end the show by outlining the most effective strategies for increasing your emotional intelligence from an internal perspective. Show Highlights: 2:00-7:30: We recap Christmas with each of our families, and what the holiday means to us 7:30-13:00: Slager recaps his return to work and his fresh perspective after the holidays, discussing going the extra mile when it comes to the conversations he has with his patients 13:00-22:00: We get into depth about the true definition of mentorship, finding mentors, your role as a mentor, and how these relationships unfold 22:00-24:00: We talk briefly about the evolution of LinkedIn and the importance of maximizing it 25:00-39:00: We cover the 4 things you can do to raise your internal emotional intelligence. These 4 tools revolving around sel

Dave Dunham is a fitness and mental health advocate, and the founder and owner of 7Wholeness, a business dedicated to developing people from a fitness and lifestyle perspective, as well as Wired Ripple, which promotes the positive actions and leadership of amazing humans. We dive into the daily process of managing our own mental health, as well as empathizing with people in regards issues and pressures we feel on a daily basis. We also discuss how we can relate to people who might be going through a unique situations we ourselves have never faced. Where you can find Dave: Website: http://wiredripple.com/ Instagram: @dunham7w, @wiredripple 2:00 - 8:30: Dave talks about his research on social media and its impact on physical fitness, mental health, and depression and anxiety 8:30 - 11:00: The daily process of mental health, being cognizant of dealing with our emotions or emotional condition 11:00 - 14:15: Identifying and analyzing our relationship with social media, striking a balance between gaining knowledge

Trying to nail that first impression? We dive deep into strategies to make yourself unique and memorable to those you meet for the first time. We also talk about how communication styles adapt in certain situations, and what you can do to read people in a more effective way. 2:20 - 6:35: We get into why first impressions are lasting, and the approach to that first important interaction when meeting someone for the first time. 6:35 - 9:05: We talk about the single thing you can do to make sure you have a memorable first conversation. 9:05 - 10:20: Adjusting your communication style based on someone's personality 10:20 - 14:35: Slager explains some takeaways from Own The Day, Own Your Life by Aubrey Marcus, specifically related to coffee and tobacco.

Josh Owens is the CEO of Supply Kick, a growing marketplace retailer representing over 1,000 products and nearly 100 brands on Amazon, Walmart and eBay. His vision for his company is to simplify the world of ecommerce and grow brands to their full potential through lasting partnerships. Supply Kick was #4 on Indiana Business Journal's 2017 Fast 25 Company List and is #399 on Inc 500 list of fastest-growing private companies in America. Josh dives into the landscape of ecommerce and how his company has used this to grow and scale. He also goes into depth on what he has done to create a positive work culture by investing in others and promoting creativity. 2:00 - 7:45: Find out about Josh's background/professional experiences, his transition into leading the company Supply Kick 7:45 - 12:55: Josh talks about the internet becoming a vital tool for e-commerce and scaling supply kick 12:55 - 17:15: Supply Kick finding its identity and developing the supply chain 20:45 - 25:30: Josh talks about what it means to inv

We dive into the biggest takeaways from our first few weeks on the job (Slager working with chiropractor, Tim in the sales field). We will dive into why people buy and what you can do to let your true character show through your professional lens. We will also speak on what our brothers have taught us and what they do to motivate us. Towards the end of the show we explore what the internet and access to online learning has done for the American dream. 2:20 - 17:20: Biggest job takeaways, how we compare golf to sales 17:20 - 23:20: What Tim's brother taught him 23:20 - 31:50: The surge of online learning and how it has fueled entrepreneurship 31:50 - 41:20: What Slager's brother taught him 41:20: Tim's sibling challenge for you

Have you ever met someone for the first time then proceed to forget their name an hour later? We explore one of the most effective influencing techniques: remembering people's names. We will also dive into what it takes to understand and connect with people, and the 2 most important things every person wants out of a conversation. Show Highlights: 1:30 - 10:40: Learn some key influential techniques in regular conversation 10:40 - 22:00: The interesting relationship between professional athletes and fans 22:00: Tim's challenge for you

Jim McKneight is an Instructor in Entrepreneurship and Pre-Law Advisor at Butler University. After starting his career as a Tax Attorney at Ernst & Young, he grew three different companies as a CFO, including an ice business that was eventually sold to Home City Ice. Jim goes into detail on the ups and downs of being an entrepreneur, the smartest ways to network, and what motivated him to go back and mentor young business students. Show Highlights: 3:23 - 10:23: Introduction and Jim's first big entrepreneurship curveball 10:23 - 18:23: How you can use the skill of networking to get out of your next funk, and what made Jim successful in his ice business venture 18:23 - 24:23: Jim describes what motivated him to go back and teach students Entrepreneurship and dives into the Real Business Experience Program at Butler University 24:23 - 33:23: Find out the bigger picture of entrepreneurship that a lot of people don't see, including how networking can increase your business knowledge and IQ 33:23 - 46:23: The art

Do you ever feel like you're not getting enough out of your day? We explore the different strategies to maximize your day through organization and discipline. We also get into how learning styles change after college, and the thinking process when it comes to choosing a job or career. Show Highlights: 0:00 - 2:50: Scheduling your day to maximize your energy 2:50 - 11:30: Different strategies you can implement to feel more in control of your day 11:30 - 14:00: Using your willingness to learn about your passions to fuel your job switch 14:00 - 19:30: What learning after college looks like/one exercise you can do before making a big career move 19:45: What the movie Sandlot can teach you about adaptability