The Trophy Life

In this episode, we dive into what it takes to stand out in today’s digital world—how to effectively promote yourself and your work on social media while staying true to your craft. Jeremy shares insights into his latest projects, new clients, and the goals he's chasing as a professional photographer and videographer. We also discuss Brittany’s journey as a business owner in the beauty industry and how she can carve out her own space.

At the heart of it all, we talk about how our professions fuel our outdoor passions, allowing us to pursue the lifestyles we love. Jeremy reflects on eye-opening conversations with industry professionals about turning creative work into a thriving career, the importance of leveling up, and pushing personal limits to achieve big goals.

To wrap things up, we switch gears to fishing—discussing the excitement of open water season and the ultimate debate: walleye or smallmouth bass? 
Which would you chase? Let’s talk about it!

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In this episode of The Trophy Life, my wife and I take a deep dive into my past as a logging business owner in Wisconsin and the immense pressures that came with it. From industry downturns, financial strain, and the lasting effects of COVID, to the physical and mental toll of staying relevant in an unforgiving industry—it was a career that tested me in every way.

But sometimes, stepping away is the only way forward. I share the pivotal moment when I decided to sell my equipment and turn a lifelong passion for photography and filmmaking into a thriving career in the outdoor industry. We also dive into personal struggles—marital challenges, self-growth, accountability, and learning to chase my dreams, not someone else’s.

If you’ve ever felt stuck in a life that wasn’t truly yours, this episode is for you. 🎙️

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In this episode, we dive deep into taking control of your life and focusing on what truly matters within your immediate circle. We discuss the challenges of raising children in today’s world, the influence of outside factors, and why homeschooling is a serious consideration for our daughter’s early years.

Brittany opens up about her personal battle with bullying throughout school and the emotional scars it left behind. She shares her struggles in trusting other women—until the right ones came into her life and completely changed her perspective. Now, in her early 30s, she’s built strong, meaningful friendships with incredible women like Jamie, Whitney, Dori, and Sarah, and she attributes much of this growth to her love for the outdoors and the people it has brought into her life.

She also touches on a traumatic childhood brain injury that played a role in the bullying she endured, but also how it shaped her deep connection to nature—where she finds true peace. This leads us into a larger conversation on personal growth, self-awareness, and accountability—acknowledging bad habits, negative attitudes, and emotional hurdles while working to become better as spouses, parents, friends, and business owners.

We reflect on the importance of setting our children up for success, leading by example, and teaching them resilience, hard work, and a positive mindset. Brittany wraps up by sharing how stepping away from her longtime passion, barrel racing, made room for even greater things in her life—more time in the outdoors, deep friendships, a flourishing business, and most importantly, family.

This episode is raw, real, and full of perspective on growth, friendship, parenting, and overcoming adversity. We hope you enjoy it!

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Episode 9 is in the books, and we were all over the board! The joys of podcasting and embracing the conversations. We start out by talking about some exciting news, which is we both were guests on a podcast! Brittany got to chat all about life, the outdoors, hunting and fishing on the "She Goes Beyond" podcast. Jeremy also then got to appear as a guest with the guys from M42 Adventures that will release in a couple weeks, talking about life, and his journey in business, marriage and the outdoors as well with some cool opportunities to follow with the guys there. The conversation flows through the episode with plenty of fishing talk, work and beyond but eventually leads to getting a bit deeper about life and some plans to continue to get more vulnerable and personable as we get more and more comfortable with our new platform and enjoyment of podcasting. Stay tuned for some fun and exciting things coming ahead, and potentially.....a little more of an organized way of podcasting to come....potentially ;)

"Our First Trip to Nashville" 

NWTF 2025 promised to be an unforgettable journey filled with camaraderie, cherished memories, and exciting new opportunities. Known for its vibrant music scene and rich cultural heritage, Nashville offers an ideal backdrop for friends to explore and connect. Now throw in an outdoor trade show, like NWTF littered with our kind of people, it was sure a trip we won't soon forget. Picture yourselves wandering through the lively streets, enjoying live performances at iconic venues, and savoring the local cuisine at charming eateries. This trip wasn't just about the sights and sounds; it's an opportunity to strengthen bonds, create lasting memories, and perhaps even stumble upon new ventures and collaborations. As we soaked in the spirit of Nashville, we found that each experience adds a unique melody to the symphony of our friendships new and old, leaving us inspired and eager for what lies ahead.

In today's episode we first recap our most recent ice fishing trip to Hayward, a sun up to sun down day with a great group of friends. Other topics include a little excitement for our trip to the NWTF Convention in Nashville, and also some more personable topics such as managing our health and fitness, choosing the right person to create a life with and much more! 

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In episode six we really dive into some of the behind the scenes in the journey of Jeremy's freelance creative career, his most recent shoot with a local Tribe to document a kids fishing camp. The nuts and bolts of making good money, finding good quality clients as well as Brittany's curiosity in learning the ropes of diving into photography and videography herself. Ice fishing of course was another hot topic, and Brittany recapped her fishing filled weekend while Jeremy was away on a shoot. 

Life has been busy, but always entertaining when chasing the life we want to live! 

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This week, we dive into our new visual look (find us on YouTube if your into viewing your podcasts!) Ice fishing, and some of our upcoming plans as well as the world of trade shows within the outdoor industry. We even brush into some camera talk and exciting business opportunities coming. 

On this weeks episode we dive deep into Jeremy's recent work trip to Arkansas, recap a ice fishing trip with our friends to Winnebago for our first experience and talked about some things we have coming around the corner including NWTF in Nashville in a few weeks. 

In episode 3, we celebrate the better half of the shows birthday, Brittany turned 31 and we dive into all things life. What were looking forward in the next year of life together, past failures and successes and of course it wouldn't be an episode without talking a little hunting or fishing. We reflect on a couple of our favorite moments of this past hunting season. 

Hope y'all enjoy!