The Garden

Casey Cole is an outfitter, hunting guide, and taxidermist in Montana.

In this episode, Casey shares how saying "yes" and taking chances in the right moments allowed him to transform his passion for hunting into Cole Ridge Outfitters. 

He opens up about trusting his gut in the early days of launching his guiding career, and what it took to tune out the potential of disappointing people around him when going all-in on his passion.

Throughout the episode, we get into how Casey manages doing something he loves as a profession without burning out, how he builds trust with strangers in high-pressure situations, and the fulfillment that comes from creating lifelong memories for his clients.

🎯 Key Moments & Takeaways:

• Transitioning from college athletics
• Navigating the opinions of loved ones as you make the leap to self-employment
• What it takes to guide hunts in Montana and Alaska
• How to protect your passion when it becomes your career
• Forced presence in the backcountry

Thank you for listening.

Be Where Your Feet Are,
 – Drew 👣

Find Casey Cole & His Businesses:
Casey's Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/caseycolemt/
Cole Ridge Outfitters Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/cole_ridge_outfitters/

Find Pressed for Presence:
Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/pressedforpresence/
TikTok → https://www.tiktok.com/@pressedforpresence
YouTube → https://www.youtube.com/@pressedforpresence
Spotify → https://open.spotify.com/show/2vYm3CwL8P94qHEtASVGX7?si=4721a40484224c46

Find Drew Korf:
Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/drewkorf/
TikTok → https://www.tiktok.com/@drew.korf/

Show Chapters:

00:00 Growing Up in Small Town Montana

04:57 Finding an Identity in Sports

09:12 College Sports

13:45 Pursuing Passion: From Football to Hunting

24:25 Guiding and Taxidermy

31:03 Commercial Fishing

37:19 First Year Guiding in Alaska

39:45 The Learning Curve of Guiding

46:36 Balancing Passion and Profession

58:20 Focusing on Montana

01:01:06 Pursuing an Outfitter's License

01:02:22 Mentorship

01:06:12 Memorable Hunts

01:16:53 Work/Life Balance

01:20:32 Future Plans and Reflections

Dayne Dyer is the founder of Beartooth Performance in Billings, Montana.

In this episode, Dayne shares the real story behind leaving a stable, high-paying career in medical sales to become a personal trainer. He talks about the fear of stepping into the unknown, the slow grind of building something new, and the deeper "why" that kept him going as he built Beartooth.

We also talk about what it means to dream big when you’ve been trained to play it safe. Dayne reflects on the moments he's helped his athletes shed their "reasonable" dreams, and lean into their actual dreams while reverse-engineering what it actually takes to achieve them. 

Key Moments & Takeaways:

• Leaving comfort without burning everything down
• The emotional cost of a career that looks good but feels misaligned
• Making the long game feel worth it when the payoff isn’t instant
• Dreaming big as a parent and modeling that for your kids
• Staying present while building something impactful

Dayne's story is a great reminder to prioritize impact and alignment over income (because most of the time when you do that the income shows up anyhow), and to pursue your dream life like it's actually possible to make it happen.

I hope you enjoy this episode with Dayne Dyer. Thank you for listening!

Be Where Your Feet Are,
 – Drew 👣

Find Dayne Dyer:
Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/dayned/

Find Beartooth Performance:
Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/beartoothperformance/
Spotify → https://open.spotify.com/show/49bgyxBLMF1x6jYD59PB7d?si=6c6261e5f3ed4c7b

Find Pressed for Presence:
Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/pressedforpresence/
TikTok → https://www.tiktok.com/@pressedforpresence
YouTube → https://www.youtube.com/@pressedforpresence
Spotify → https://open.spotify.com/show/2vYm3CwL8P94qHEtASVGX7?si=4721a40484224c46

Find Drew Korf:
Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/drewkorf/
TikTok → https://www.tiktok.com/@drew.korf/

Show Chapters:

00:00 Podcast Comparisons

02:02 Credentials and Confidence

04:14 Career Aspirations

08:08 Transitioning from Sports to Medical Sales

13:16 Golden Handcuffs

22:14 Building a Business and Family

31:09 Hard Work and Goal Setting

43:29 Enjoying the Process

45:16 The Value of Genuine Connections

46:59 Helping People Achieve Their Dreams

47:34 Building Athletes

49:34 Encouraging Kids to Dream

51:10 The Role of Parents and Coaches

58:34 Standards Over Rules

01:03:16 Connecting with Kids and Adults

01:09:42 Cutting Through the Noise in Fitness

01:18:41 Goal Setting

01:19:22 Exceeding Expectations in the Gym

01:19:55 Building a Positive Culture

01:22:32 Tailoring Fitness Programs to Individual Goals

01:27:03 Fitness Challenges

01:29:56 Long-Term Goals

01:32:28 Finding Joy in the Process

01:47:25 Final Thoughts

Kylie Nelson is a fashion influencer and content creator.

In this episode, Kylie shares her journey from competitive fitness to content creation, and how her focus shifted from helping people feel strong in the gym to helping them feel confident in their clothes. What started with a few photos for a local boutique turned into a platform where she now has an audience of over 500,000 people and encourages them to show up as themselves.

We talk about the mental pressure of being visible online, navigating criticism and comparison, and how she’s found a rhythm that feels more honest, present, and sustainable. Kylie opens up about the behind-the-scenes moments as a content creator that most people don’t see like figuring out boundaries, finding peace with her body, and learning how to fight off perfectionism.

Key Moments & Takeaways:
- Finding identity in fitness
- Setting out to be a full-time content creator
- Creating healthy space between real life and online life
- The power of consistency
- Using fashion as a tool (not a mask) for self-expression

Thank you for listening!

Be Where Your Feet Are,
– Drew 👣

Find Kylie Nelson:
Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/__kylienelson/
TikTok → https://www.tiktok.com/@kylie_nelson1?lang=en
YouTube → https://www.youtube.com/@KylieNelson_AG

Find Pressed for Presence:
Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/pressedforpresence/
TikTok → https://www.tiktok.com/@pressedforpresence
YouTube → https://www.youtube.com/@pressedforpresence
Spotify → https://open.spotify.com/show/2vYm3CwL8P94qHEtASVGX7?si=4721a40484224c46

Find Drew Korf:
Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/drewkorf/
TikTok → https://www.tiktok.com/@drew.korf/

Show Chapters:
00:00 What's Your Trauma?
04:25 Growing Up
08:37 Therapy and Self-Discovery
13:38 Finding Identity
18:17 Self-Respect and Boundaries
36:39 The Power of Self-Talk
39:53 Action vs. Affirmations
42:14 Facing Failure and Perception
54:27 Regulating Emotions
58:56 Becoming an Influencer
01:05:42 The Journey to Full-Time Social Media
01:06:08 First Successes
01:06:39 Navigating Success and Influencer Life
01:09:36 Balancing Personal Life and Career
01:12:03 Evolving Content and Personal Growth
01:15:29 Defining Success and Future Goals
01:26:33 Maintaining Work-Life Balance
01:34:19 Final Thoughts

Ruby Hahn is an acrylic and mixed-media artist.

Ruby's lifelong passion for art has taken shape in everything from classroom doodles to throwing flaming objects onto canvas as she's worked towards her career as a full-time artist.

In this episode, Ruby shares what it took to go full-time with her painting career after years of bartending after graduating art school. She opens up about the moment she realized she couldn't do late nights and sore feet forever—and how she gave herself permission to bet on her art instead.

We talk about what it’s like to make a living from something deeply personal, how she handles imposter syndrome when her work lands in million-dollar homes, and the weird ways self-doubt can show up even after success.

We also talk about what it means to honor your passion, the importance of being prepared for when "flow state" arrives, and how to create discipline around creativity.

This is an inspiring story for anyone who has the voice in the back of their head pleading with them to pursue their calling. Take the leap!

Key Moments & Takeaways:

• Why Ruby started setting deadlines to launch her art career
• Anonymous eavesdropping on people critiquing your work
• Letting feedback push you without letting it define you
• The ongoing challenge of knowing when something’s “done”
• How stepping into discomfort helped her grow more than waiting to be ready
• When being a little delusional is exactly what you need

I hope you enjoy this exploration of creativity, business, and taking risks with Ruby as much as I did!

Thanks for listening.

Be Where Your Feet Are,
 – Drew 👣

🎨 Follow Ruby Hahn:
Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/ruby_hahn_art/

🎙️ Follow Pressed for Presence:
Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/pressedforpresence/
TikTok → https://www.tiktok.com/@pressedforpresence
Spotify → https://open.spotify.com/show/2vYm3CwL8P94qHEtASVGX7?si=4721a40484224c46
YouTube → https://www.youtube.com/@pressedforpresence

👣 Follow Drew Korf:
Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/drewkorf/
TikTok → https://www.tiktok.com/@drew.korf/

Show Chapters:

00:00 Are ideas ours?

02:22 Early Art Inspiration

03:44 Art Education

11:03 Studying in Italy

14:23 Experimenting with Art

15:46 Balancing Work and Passion

22:41 Going Full-Time

31:00 Finding Your Voice

31:40 Overcoming Perfectionism

35:07 Balancing Creativity and Routine

40:50 Avoiding Burnout

48:36 The Power of Travel

54:57 Honoring Your Creative Flow

59:54 Rediscovering Your Purpose

01:02:37 Embracing Life's Phases

01:06:52 Trusting Intuition and Divine Timing

01:13:25 Journaling and Manifesting

01:17:34 Balancing Passion and Practicality

01:18:11 Community Support

01:22:58 Future Aspirations and Inspirations

01:27:06 Advice for Aspiring Creatives

01:31:10 Final Thoughts

Koni Dole is a co-founder of Montaniac, a sales team builder, and a former Division I athlete.

Koni's story has inspired people across the state of Montana, but in this episode we highlight how Koni's high-profile injury thrust him into a box of being an "inspiration," and stripped him of being able to forge his own identity.

After spending years in the spotlight, Koni left Montana to escape the weight of constant recognition and threw himself into building a new identity through business and sales.

He quickly found success in door-to-door sales, giving him confidence, purpose, and a path forward. But like many of us chasing professional achievement, Koni went all-in, and eventually found himself burnt out, uncentered, and disconnected from the things that really mattered.

This episode is about what it takes to reclaim your story, especially after it’s been written for you, and how even success can become a distraction if it’s not aligned with who you truly are.

Koni shares the tools he now uses to create presence in his life, the lessons from leading (and failing to lead) sales teams, and the shift from living to prove something to living with peace.

Key Moments from the Episode:

• Resetting through fasting and rebuilding intention
• The emotional weight of being seen as an “inspiration” too soon
• Leaving the spotlight to reinvent yourself
• Leaning on loved ones for accountability
• Lessons from door-to-door sales, rejection, and resilience
• Building a healthier version of ambition with presence at the center
• Making time to enjoy your life

This one is for anyone trying to bring intention into their lives and balance a high-commitment professional life while creating time to enjoy life outside of work along the way.

Thanks for listening.

Be Where Your Feet Are,
- Drew 👣

Find Pressed for Presence at:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pressedforpresence/

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@pressedforpresence

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@pressedforpresence

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2vYm3CwL8P94qHEtASVGX7?si=4721a40484224c46

Find Drew Korf at:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drewkorf/

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drew.korf/

Find Koni Dole at:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/konidole6/

Instagram (Montaniac): https://www.instagram.com/_montaniac_/

Show Chapters:

00:00 Water Fasting

04:48 Discipline and Routine

09:39 Building with my Brother

14:46 Losing my Leg

22:54 The box of being an inspiration

30:57 Identity and Preconceived Notions

32:57 Starting Fresh

34:20 D2D Sales

35:57 Embracing Rejection

39:22 Self-Development

49:30 Leadership & Teambuilding

59:10 Asking for Help

01:08:20 The Turning Point

01:09:04 Finding Presence and Purpose

01:13:15 Work/Life Balance

01:28:33 Montaniac

01:36:46 Final Thoughts

Drew Korf (me!) is a podcaster and the founder of Storyline Media Co.

For the first ever solo Q&A podcast, I answered 10 guest questions and opened up about what gets me up in the morning, my ongoing challenges with work/life balance, beliefs about karma and free will, and more.

Key points in the show:

• Pull vs. push motivation
• Doing something you enjoy vs. doing something for financial gain
• Is fear a compass or a stop sign?
• 12 year old Drew's existential crisis
• Feeling like we're enough as we are vs. striving to be better
• Free will & karma

This episode was a ton of fun to make, and I appreciate the heck out of everyone who submitted the thoughtful, insightful questions that led to a great episode.

Thanks for listening.

Be Where Your Feet Are,

- Drew 👣

Find Pressed for Presence at:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pressedforpresence/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@pressedforpresence
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@drewkorf
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2vYm3CwL8P94qHEtASVGX7?si=4721a40484224c46

Find Drew Korf at:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drewkorf/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drew.korf/

Show Chapters:

00:00 Introduction

02:53 What Gets You Up in the Morning?

05:45 Simple Life vs. Big Lifestyle

17:01 Fear as a Compass or Stop Sign

22:54 Drew's Existential Crisis

28:04 Finding Your Purpose

35:36 Balancing Self-Acceptance and Self-Improvement

38:40 Setting New Goals and Striving for More

39:33 Finding Balance and Self-Gratitude

41:08 Exploring Free Will and Self-Discovery

46:08 90's Windbreaker Suits

47:13 Work-Life Balance Challenges

55:44 Facing the Desire to Quit

01:02:16 What Would Little Drew Think?

01:09:11 Thank You For Listening

Keith Lauver is a serial entrepreneur, and is the current founder of Atomic Elevator and Ella AI.

In today's episode, Keith shared the many chapters of his entrepreneurial journey and the lessons he's learned along the way. Starting in his teenage years, Keith developed his first company when he built a computer software program in the air travel space. He then went on to form and operate businesses in tech, agriculture, food, marketing, and AI.

Keith reflects on some of the biggest wins and failures along his journey, reminding us of the importance of processing and feeling the "failures" so that you can then alchemize them into valuable lessons that allow you to build a better future.

In this conversation, expect to learn about the delicate balance between commitment and attachment, the concept of kintsugi and its power in reframing failures, and the importance of leaning into heart-led decisions.

I hope you enjoy one of my favorite stories of persistence in entrepreneurship, and leave with some valuable takeaways from Keith's story.

If you'd like more episodes like this, please leave us a 5-star rating on this platform. It helps the show grow and helps us build an honorable platform for special people like Keith to tell their stories on.

Thank you for listening.

Be Where Your Feet Are,
- Drew👣

Find Keith Lauver at:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/keithdlauver/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/keithlauver/
Website: https://atomicelevator.com/

Find Pressed for Presence at:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pressedforpresence/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@pressedforpresence
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@drewkorf
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2vYm3CwL8P94qHEtASVGX7?si=4721a40484224c46

Find Drew Korf at:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drewkorf/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drew.korf/

Show Chapters:
00:00 Introduction
00:42 Failing Great
01:36 Early Success
03:02 The Power of Curiosity
07:24 Building Confidence
10:41 Internal and External Voices
12:12 The Script We Tell Ourselves
14:44 Aligning with Purpose
17:51 The Next Business
39:22 Pattern Recognition
41:04 Identity Transformation
44:16 A New Idea
49:14 Securing Investment and Facing New Expectations
51:52 The Pressure of Venture Capital
56:09 The Entrepreneurial Ego
59:56 A Humbling Experience
01:03:22 The Kintsugi Moment
01:06:39 Rebuilding with Humility
01:10:37 The Power of Presence
01:38:45 Skating with Nothing to Lose
01:43:09 Commitment Without Attachment
01:47:22 Final Reflections

Nicky Freymond is a writer and social media manager for BarBend and The Morning Chalk Up.

Nicky's story is an exceptional example of how following your passions can set you down a path towards building a beautiful life. Her journey evaporates the Sunk Cost Fallacy and serves as a great inspiration for being willing to change careers, move out of the country, start businesses, and give your all to whatever sets your heart on fire.

We got to cover multiple chapters in Nicky's story during this episode including her love for travel and Latin American cultures leading her to a Spanish teaching job, her and her husband part-timing in Costa Rica at their hand-remodeled bed & breakfast, running a thriving coffee and food truck in Boise, and ultimately becoming a writer and social media manager for one of the biggest brands and news outlets in CrossFit.

This episode is full of inspiring moments that could encourage anyone to go all-in on their dream.

I hope you enjoy Nicky's story as much as I do.

Thank you for listening!

Be Where Your Feet Are,
- Drew👣

Find Nicky at:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nicky.freymond/

Find Pressed for Presence at:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pressedforpresence/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@pressedforpresence
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@drewkorf
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2vYm3CwL8P94qHEtASVGX7?si=4721a40484224c46

Find Drew Korf at:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drewkorf/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drew.korf/

Show Chapters:
00:00 Introduction
01:48 Start Here
03:53 Spanish & Teaching Career
09:01 Leaving Teaching
11:16 Costa Rica
14:55 Building a New Life in Costa Rica
21:34 Hand-Building a Home CrossFit Gym
27:03 Friendships & New Beginnings
30:41 Reflections on Life & Nature
40:27 Forced Presence
41:20 CrossFit Meditation
43:03 Training as Therapy
45:00 Community & Hobbies
46:46 Entrepreneurship
49:03 Scaling and Managing Growth
53:19 The Challenges of Entrepreneurship
57:40 Pivoting to UX Design
01:01:03 Landing a Dream Job
01:05:41 CrossFit Games
01:09:16 Seizing the Moment
01:14:55 Surreal Moments
01:18:07 When Your Passion Becomes Your Career
01:23:02 Social Media
01:26:51 Trauma at the CrossFit Games
01:31:59 Fitness Trends and Community Building
01:44:06 Advice for Younger Self and Defining Success
01:51:34 Final Thoughts

Zach Peterson is the owner of Tattooed & Successful and Empyre Fitness in Boise, Idaho.

The term "brand" is often misconstrued for a logo on a T-shirt and a catchy tagline. But what does it take to turn a brand into a life force that builds community and gives a group of people a voice and a sense of belonging?

In today's episode, expect to hear Zach open up about the long journey that led him to start Tattooed and Successful (an idea that started as scribbles on pink sticky notes after a gym session), and the growth he's had to embrace as a person and a business owner as the brand has grown to become one of the biggest names in tattoo culture. Along his journey with T&S, Zach also opened the doors to Empyre Fitness, and he detailed some of the principles around building a positive environment and empowering the team around you that's helped the gym's success since its inception.

This episode had some of my favorite moments so far on the show, including Zach competing in inventathons as a kid, sending 300+ DM's per day to people on Instagram to help T&S gain recognition, transitioning from being an athlete & reshaping his identity, and using therapy to both make his life better and to give him the ability to be a positive resource for the people around him.

Hope you enjoy this inspiring and open conversation with Zach Peterson.

Find Tattooed & Successful at:

Website: https://tattooedandsuccessful.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tattooedandsuccessfulco/

Find Empyre Fitness at:

Website: https://www.empyrefitness.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/empyre_fitness/

Find Zach at:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zachjpete/

Find Pressed for Presence at:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pressedforpresence/

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@pressedforpresence

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@drewkorf

Find Drew Korf at:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drewkorf/

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drew.korf/

Show Chapters:

00:00 Intro

00:56 Podcasting

02:55 Dealing with Self-Criticism

04:20 Feedback

05:43 The Drive for Perfection

09:10 Transitioning from Sports to Business

20:40 MusclePharm

25:56 Founding T&S

36:45 Sharing Problems

37:20 Building a Community

41:01 Delegation

42:53 Culture

52:49 Starting from Scratch

58:35 Engaging with the Audience

01:08:15 Representation

01:14:37 Advice for Aspiring Creatives

01:15:46 Embracing Failure

01:16:31 Online Success

01:20:28 Mentorship and Finding Passion

01:26:29 The Journey of Therapy

01:42:30 Advice for Younger and Future Self

01:49:23 Defining Success

Jeremiah Warner is a tattooer from Billings, Montana.

In today's special episode we sit down with Jeremiah, a talented black and white realism artist, for a podcast during a live tattoo session.

Jeremiah's tattoo journey kicked off during COVID-19 and quickly became both his passion and his profession. We talked about the delicate balance for artists when their passion becomes their job, and Jeremiah shares his insights on protecting his passion to avoid burnout or losing his love for tattooing. We also got a chance to break down the different between talent and skill, and talk about what it takes to develop a world-class skillset in a creative field.

Outside of tattooing, Jeremiah is one of the most artistic and expressive individuals I've gotten the pleasure of knowing. Authenticity is incredibly high on Jeremiah's list of values, and we explored some of the challenges that come along with staying true to yourself. We got a chance to chat about how being willing to receive judgement is a precursor to being authentic, talked about the importance of having creative endeavors outside of your work, and even explored the process of choosing what to share on social media vs. what to save for real-life expression.

Expect to explore a variety of topics throughout this episode about creativity, work/life alignment, philosophy, creativity, and more during this chat with my good friend Jeremiah. 

Thank you for listening to the show. 

Be Where Your Feet Are,

- Drew 👣

p.s. Jeremiah will be moving to Minneapolis, Minnesota two weeks after this episode is released. If you or any of your friends in the Minneapolis area appreciate world-class tattoo work, please take this as my most heartfelt recommendation to get on Jeremiah's books. I always leave his chair stoked about the work he's done & the time I got to spend talking with him.

Follow Jeremiah At:

website: https://www.jeremiahtattoos.com/

instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jeremiahtattoos/

Follow Pressed for Presence at:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pressedforpresence/

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@pressedforpresence

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@drewkorf

Show Chapters:

00:00 We're Really Doing this

03:51 Starting a Tattoo Career During COVID

06:46 Impact of COVID

10:33 Social Interactions

12:32 Personal Growth

33:48 Free Will vs. Fate

45:28 Detaching from Outcomes

46:59 Goal Setting and the Illusion of Control

48:47 Living in the Present

52:42 The Art of Conversation

56:41 Authenticity

01:15:08 Balancing Passion & Profession

01:31:11 Creative Integrity

01:38:28 Creative Discipline

01:45:12 Creative Pursuits Beyond Tattooing

01:49:59 Talent vs. Skill

01:58:15 Authentic Self-Expression

02:06:39 Self-Discovery

02:17:33 Dealing with Preconceived Notions

02:20:56 Embracing New Beginnings

02:27:34 Finding Passion and Motivation

02:49:13 Advice for Younger and Future Self

02:50:30 Rapid Fire Q&A

02:52:33 Conclusion