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Show Description: In today's current events section, we dive into meditation replacing detention in an elementary school in Baltimore, the Scandinavian Airlines strike, Coca-Cola's unique "sonic branding" marketing campaign, and the Avengers opening weekend box office success. We transition into the real life experience section, where Tim discusses how a few geese taught him an important lesson about facing your daily fears, and Slager is learning key life lessons involving loving and forgiving yourself when it comes to relationships. In book talks, we highlight "Don't Sweat the Small Stuff" by Robert Carlson and "Gameplan for Life" by John Wooden. We talk about compassion toward other people's motivations and inspiring confidence in others around you in all types of relationships. Show Highlights: 5:40-14:10: We recap the weekend of podcast interviews with various business leaders up in Northern Indiana, as well as the "floating" experience at Float Sixty and its benefits. 14:10-18:10: An elementary school i

Show Description: Dr. Richard McGowan is a Philosopher and former Business Ethics/Philosophy Professor at Butler University. Doc grew up on the north Shore of Long Island, New York, then went on to earn is BA at Colgate University, MA at Washington State, and his PHD at Marquette University. Dr. McGowan is an avid writer, and you can find his published articles in outlets like the Indianapolis Star, Wall Street Journal, and New York Times. Show Highlights: 4:00-22:00: Doc McGowan talks about his childhood growing up in Long Island, and how he was able to create special bonds with his siblings, friends and father. He also gets into his professional background and how he found the philosophy/education path. 22:00-37:00: We dive into what it means to overcome small angers we face throughout the day, and we discuss why people form a divide on certain subjects, highlighting the victim mentality. 37:00-51:00: We get into the topic of media in today's society, and ponder why different news sources fail to complete t

Show Description: In this episode's current events, we dive into the latest Fortnite World Cup cheating scandal, the dangers of static stretching and the proper way to prepare your body for a training session, Airbnb's investment in the new hospitality startup called Lyric, Uber's IPO and financial outlook, and the Sri Lanka bombings. In the real life experience section of the episode, Tim discusses 2 unique time management strategies he is currently trying right now in his sales role and daily routine. Slager talks about the right way to approach a delicate topic with someone, and how you can manage your emotions and body language effectively. In the final section of "Book Talk," we discuss knowing and owning your learning style and understanding other's communication and learning styles to help you relate better to them. Slager finished his latest book and describes what it means to live a "pure life". Show Highlights: 4:00-10:00: Colin and Tim each give a quick Easter Weekend recap. 10:00-16:45: Fortnight

Show Description: In today's current events, we discuss the world's largest airplane launched by Stratolaunch last weekend, FedEx's new delivery robot, Google constructing the fastest internet cable in the Atlantic Ocean, and the success of PayPal thanks to its acquired cash cow. In the later part of the episode, we talk about the most effective exercises for abdominal muscles that are safest on your body. For book talk, we explore valuable advice about decision making from a British Poker Player, an influencing tactic that you can apply to your own goal setting, journaling, or even your next sales presentation, and the importance of knowing the right time and the right type of long-term relationship to enter. Show Highlights: 5:00-10:00: We talk about a rocket launch company called Stratolaunch, which built the world's largest airplane to take flight. We talk about the story behind this 500,000 pound aircraft, and what this unique company is up to. 10:00-20:30: FedEx developed a robot that delivers packages

Show Description: In today's current events discussion, we talk about a lady who lived 99 years with organs on the wrong side of her body. Yes, that happened. We also get into a student organization harassment issue at Texas State, Disney's new streaming service Disney+, Uber's surprising IPO warning about its profitability, and Walmart's new robotic workforce. We end show talking about life lessons we have learned about humility. We also discuss the concept of groupthink and how it is killing creativity in today's meeting setting, as well as the concept of practicing humility and sharing your ideas and accomplishments from your heart. Show Highlights: 4:30-9:45: Imagine living 99 years with your organs on the wrong side of your body. We explain how Rose Marie Bentley from Oregon accomplished this feat. 9:45-18:30: We talk about Turning Point USA, a political organization at Texas State, which was caught in the middle of harassment from the student body, and it turned into an eventual power struggle between t

Show Description: Jeremy Stephens (@jeremyalanstephens) is an online fitness coach and owner of Disturbing Comfort (@disturbingcomfort), 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 Show Highlights: 4:00-18:00: Jeremy gets into his background, highlighting his professional football experience in Australia and Iowa, his desk job at a pediatric healthcare company, and the story behind his transiti

Show Description: In today's current events, we discuss Samsung's new Wireless Powershare feature, a new social media rule implemented at the NFL level, Amazon's acquisition of Silicon Valley startup Eero and the detrimental effect on Eero's employees, medical misdiagnosis, and the world's most profitable company. We also get into building rapport and different strategies you can use to connect with someone you meet for the first time. Drawing off our experiences in the gym and sales field, we highlight the concept of being aware of your surroundings and using that to start a conversation with someone. Drawing off our readings, we discuss what it means to truly prepare for a prospect or presentation by doing the necessary homework on your audience. We also end the show talking about avoiding "weatherproofing" and knowing the right type of feedback to give someone in order to make them better as a human being. Show Highlights: 3:30-10:20: We get into Samsung's new "Wireless PowerShare" feature for its phones

Show Description: Kristof Lewis (@kristoflewis) is the host of the Kristof Lewis Podcast and Navy Veteran. In this interview, Kristof explains how his 9-year experience with the United States Navy shaped him mentally into the leader and life changer he is today. His story is truly inspirational, and he shares stories and important lessons he has learned in the areas of time management, self-awareness, and practicing gratitude. We discuss the importance of constantly feeding yourself knowledge, learning from those around you (especially through social media networking), and sharing your experiences with others to inspire. You can find more about Kristof at KristofLewis.com Show Highlights: 4:30-9:30: Kristof talks about utilization social media to engage and network with other people in the podcast industry. 9:30-23:45: Kristof gets into his background and childhood, joining the Navy at the age of 22, and begins to describe how the military shaped him into the leader he is today. He speaks on his motivation to

Show Description: 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. Show Highlights: 4:00-12:30: Two big retailers (CVS and Walgreens) have stepped into the CBD space. We disc

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. Show Highlights: 4:30-21:30: Josh gets into his background and how he first arrived on the Art and Design path. He discusses the importance of following a career path that revolves around self-e

Show Description: In the current events section of today's episode, we explore Burger King's new monthly coffee subscription, the Spotify/Apple dispute over fair competition in the music realm, American's drunk purchase choices. For work updates, Slager discusses the potential that could come from his NCI Level 1 Certification pursuit, and Tim talks about increasing your awareness of opportunities, relating to a lunch interaction with a potential customer. In the book talk portion of the episode, we talk about the right away to approach arguments, and deciding which arguments to enter. Tim discusses the section of his book that talks about the concept of luck, and whether we can actually control our own luck or not. Show Highlights: 4:00-11:15: *Slager talks about his nutrition and gut health journey, as he pursues his NCI Level 1 Certification with the Nutrition Coaching Institute. He gets into the opportunities this could bring to Summit Chiropractic and himself. *11:15-16:30: Burger King is getting into th

Dr. Bob Newhalfen is a Chiropractic Physician and Owner of Motus Integrative Health, based out of Schererville, Indiana, with a 2nd location in Crown Pointe, Indiana. He is also the owner of Motus Education, which offers safe and highly effective continuing education in the areas and practices of: physical therapists, chiropractic physicians, osteopathic physicians, occupational therapists, PTA's, OTA's, massage therapists, athletic trainers, strength and conditioning coaches, personal trainers, Crossfit coaches, yoga instructors, and more. Bob is a 2010 graduate of National University of Health Sciences, and he has completed over 1000 hours of post-graduate coursework outside of his Chiropractic education. Dr. Newhalfen is also a Department of Transportation (DOT) Certified Medical Examiner, as well as member of the Paleo Physicians Network. Dr. Bob gets into his story and path, what led him to open up his business, hiring the right people, and the importance of continuing your education no matter what stag

Show Description: Drawing from the biggest stories from last week, we discuss the FDA and the newest opioid legislation, and the effects that it could have on doctors and the pharmaceutical industry. We also discuss the recent college admission scandal and the overlying issue with the college admission process. We talk about some life events involving the power of asking. Involving our readings from this week, we get into effective time management and being aware of how negative habits and fear can keep you in a job that doesn't truly fulfill you. Show Highlights: 3:10-13:10: We discuss the Opioid Bill that the senate recently passed, and its impact on solving opioid addiction and death. We look at it from both sides, exploring the business impact on doctor's offices and the pharmaceutical industry. 13:10-24:40: We take a look at the $25MM college admission cheating scandal involving 750 wealthy families in the United States, the bribing of test officials, and college coaches. We discuss the meaning behind th

Show Description: Tanner Balazs (@tannerbalazs) is a life student of fitness who owns his own personal training business, which aims to improve people in the areas of fitness, performance, health and life. Growing up in Warsaw, Indiana, Tanner shares his story about what led him to dedicating his life to maximize his own health and wellness, as well as his motivations to develop and educate the youth on a world outside of the regular sports path in high school and college. He discusses the things he has learned on his journey, ranging from mental toughness and work ethic, controlling your mind, and following your purpose and passions to create the happiest version of your life that you want to live. Show Highlights: 3:15-13:30: Tanner talks about the CrossFit Haymaker, where he trains himself and other clients. He discusses getting the training business started and giving back to his hometown in hopes to develop the youth and educating them on the fitness world outside of regular sports 13:30-28:45: Tanner gi

Show Description: In this episode, we recap the big current events from last week, including Elon Musk and his security clearance issues, the resignation of former FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb, NFL Prospect Shawn Oakman's road back to the NFL after a false crime accusation, and Mark Zuckerberg's war against information. We end the episode using body language to spot sincerity, as well as applying a future perspective mentality involving imagining yourself at your own funeral. Show Highlights: 4:00-10:30: We talk about Elon Musk's security clearance issues because of his Joe Rogan Podcast appearance 10:30-21:15: After former FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb's stance and actions on the dietary supplement tobacco industry, especially e-cigs and vapes, we discuss the possible meaning behind his resignation, and whether it was forced or not 21:15-31:15: We talk about NFL prospect Shawn Oakman, who went through a 3-year sexual assault trial for a crime he did not commit. We discuss the repercussions now for him a

Show Description: Ben Barkey is an education professional and current principal at Madison Elementary in Warsaw Indiana. Before that, he taught Science and Robotics at Edgewood Middle School, served as the STEM instructional coach at Washington STEM Academy (science, technology, engineering, and math), where he acted as lead facilitator in transforming Washington into an Indiana Certified STEM school. He also served the position as assistant principal for the class of 2017 at Warsaw Community High School. He is the recipient of the 2017 Air Force Association National Teacher of the Year for leading the (STEM) programs in the Warsaw school system. He was also awarded the Charlotte M. Boener Award for Innovative Science Teaching (awarded to Middle School Science Teacher of the Year for Indiana) as well as the Bio-Crossroads Teacher of Champions award. In this interview, Ben highlights his story as to what brought him to the education, his motivation for teaching and building meaningful relationships within the

Show Description: In this episode, we speak on of our favorite lyrics from Avicii, and how you can use that to create a life of meaning and positive influence. We also talk about 3 questions to ask when you are looking to boost your self awareness. Lastly, we discuss strategies to minimize the negative thoughts that creep into our minds on a daily basis. Show Highlights: 2:10-17:55: We talk about incorporating movie quote sin every day conversations. Slager talks about the benefits of blue light blocking glasses, and the importance of blocking out certain light sources as you wind down for the night 17:55-27:40: Inspired by Avicii, we talk about living a life worth remembering, and the importance of treating the people the right way and being motivated by others' feedback 27:40-35:25: We get into what it means to use your unique talents to solve world problems, and using that as inspiration to creating a life you want to live 35:25-53:10: We highlight the 3 questions you can use to boost your emotional intell

Show Description: Armando Sanchez aka Monii (@nineonemonii) is a musical artist from Warsaw, Indiana. In this conversation, Mando expresses his passionate journey through the tough and competitive music landscape. He highlights what it means to dream bigger than yourself and double down on your aspirations, and how he has used that to create musical art for his listeners and fans. We get into the importance of growing up in a creative environment, and how we should enable ourselves and the next generation to invest in our own creative juices. You can find Monii on Spotify, Apple, Soundcloud, Facebook (Monii), and Instagram (nineonemonii) Show Highlights: 4:00-13:30: We get into Mando's musical background, what motivated him to make moves in the music industry, and the importance of communicating your message and artistic talents on today's technology platforms 13:30-23:30: Mando discusses the challenges of the music grind, overcoming the stigma of being a local rapper on the come up, and keeping your energy o

Show Description: Being stress is a common thing for everyone, but handling that stress and knowing what to do next is always the toughest part. In this episode, we lock down on 3 important things to ask yourself next time you feel overwhelmed. We cover the art of communication, and how you can use your writing and communication skills to create meaningful relationships in the modern workplace, especially in a corporate setting. We get into some very important elements to include in your daily interactions to make you more likeable. Show Highlights: 2:40-17:25: We get into the 3 most important questions that need to be answered when you are feeling stressed, overwhelmed, or unproductive. 17:25-26:40: We discuss the art of communication when it comes to your delivery and tone, but also what it means to write and communicate over email in a friendly and effective manner. 26:40-42:40: We talk about optimizing your communication channels in the work place, and how to improve your relationships with people by cont

Show Description: In this episode, we talk through steps you can take to better understand people in conversation, even when they look at things through a different lens than you do. We also get into what it means to live the life your future self will be proud of. We spend the 2nd half of the show talking about overcoming your negative "other-self", as well as using fear and faith to your advantage. Also, we talk about some key elements you can incorporate into your next sales presentation or interview involving gathering and conveying information. Show Highlights: 3:20-7:20: We open up the show with a quick story about a 1 on 1 brawl in Manhattan involving a aluminum can. 7:20-15:45: We get into some key takeaways from "Don't Sweat the Small Stuff", highlighting what it means to understand meaning behind the other person's point of view, even though it might be different than yours. We talk on a tough realization that a lot of people face when you leave the education system. 15:45-18:20: Slager touches on