Show Notes
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
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