Show Notes
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
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