What does it take to keep building when quitting would have been easier? In the first episode of The Founders Backroom, hosts Jon Biddle and Philip Agyeman-Budu sit down with Michaela, founder of Rent Montana and other growing businesses. Michaela opens up about facing addiction at an early age, going to rehab at 16, carrying the weight of other people’s opinions, and discovering that some of the people around her expected—or even wanted—her to fail. This is not just a conversation about business success. It is a conversation about becoming the person capable of building something meaningful. Inside this episode: Michaela’s early experience with addiction and recovery Why quitting would have been the easier choice The pressure of being judged and underestimated How personal transformation affects business growth Building successful companies without seeking the spotlight Why no problem is truly unsolvable The resilience, faith, and mindset behind entrepreneurship The Founders Backroom goes beyond revenue, recognition, and polished success stories to uncover the personal battles, sacrifices, decisions, and transformations behind the businesses people see. Subscribe for honest conversations with founders from Billings, Montana, and beyond. Presented by BLP Creative Studio. #TheFoundersBackroom #FounderStory #Entrepreneurship #BusinessLeadership #AddictionRecovery #RentMontana #BillingsMT #BLPCreativeStudio

In Episode 3 of the Get Healthy 406 Podcast, Corey Willis sits down with his coach, Will Grundhauser, owner of The Grundhauser, for a powerful conversation about fighting, coaching, mindset, discipline, and what it really takes to help people become stronger. Will shares stories from the mat, including a brutal overtime moment where he could barely stand, refused to quit, and found a way to keep fighting. From painful lessons in competition to coaching fighters who have reached the top levels of bare-knuckle fighting, this episode goes deep into the mindset required to push through pressure. But this conversation is not just for fighters. Will talks about how anyone can improve when they are coached as an individual. Whether someone is a beginner, a smaller athlete, a heavyweight, or someone starting from zero, the message is simple: Get up and take one step. If that is all you have, that is still where the change begins. In this episode, we cover: Will Grundhauser’s fight stories and lessons from the mat The mindset behind refusing to quit Why great coaching starts with training people as individuals How confidence grows when you trust your coach and your corner What fighters, beginners, and everyday people can learn from discipline Why progress does not have to start big — it just has to start Corey’s relationship with his coach and the impact of mentorship How small steps can become major transformation Whether you are into MMA, bare-knuckle fighting, fitness, coaching, or personal growth, this episode is a reminder that becoming strong starts with one decision: get up and take the next step. Watch or listen to the full episode here: https://gethealthy406.blpcreativestudio.com/ Get Healthy 406 Real conversations. Real health. Real transformation. Host: Corey Willis Guest: Will Grundhauser Produced by BLP Creative Studio #GetHealthy406 #CoreyWillis #WillGrindhouse #TheGrindhouse #MMA #BareKnuckleFighting #BKFC #FightMindset #CombatSports #MartialArts #FitnessMindset #Discipline #Coaching #PersonalGrowth #MentalToughness #BillingsMT #BillingsMontana #MontanaPodcast #HealthPodcast #BLPCreativeStudio

In Episode 2 of the Get Healthy 406 Podcast, host John Biddle, co-founder of Billings Launchpad, sits down with Corey Willis for a raw and honest conversation about faith, family, anxiety, business pressure, and personal transformation. Corey opens up about a season when he felt like he had lost everything — his family, his stability, and his sense of direction. In one of the lowest moments of his life, he asked God, “If you’re real, I need you now more than ever.” That moment became a turning point. In this episode, Corey shares how anxiety, self-medication, financial pressure, and being consumed by business began pulling him away from the people who mattered most. He talks about the moment he realized he was missing precious time with his daughters, how small challenges helped him rebuild strength, and why transformation is not just physical — it is mental, emotional, and spiritual. This conversation is for anyone who has felt overwhelmed, stuck, anxious, or afraid they are losing what matters most. In this episode, we cover: Corey’s lowest point and the moment he turned to God How business pressure and anxiety affected his family life The danger of self-medicating instead of facing the real problem What helped Corey begin rebuilding his life Why small challenges can create strength and discipline The connection between faith, family, fitness, and transformation How to recognize when success is costing you presence Why getting healthy is about more than the body Subscribe to Get Healthy 406 for honest conversations about health, mindset, faith, family, fitness, and real transformation in Billings, Montana. Hosted by John Biddle Co-founder of Billings Launchpad https://blpcreativestudio.com/ Featured Guest: Corey Willis https://www.knockoutlifestyle.com/ Produced by BLP Creative Studio #GetHealthy406 #CoreyWillis #JohnBiddle #BillingsLaunchpad #BLPCreativeStudio #BillingsMontana #MontanaPodcast #HealthPodcast #FaithAndFitness #PersonalTransformation #MentalHealthJourney #FamilyFirst #OvercomingAnxiety #FitnessMindset #MensHealth #SpiritualGrowth #Discipline #RecoveryJourney #PodcastEpisode

Welcome to the first episode of the Get Health6 406 Podcast, hosted by Corey Willis — a transformation coach, fitness programmer, professional MMA and BKFC fighter, small gym owner, and proud father of five based in Billings, Montana. Corey is the owner of Knockout Lifestyle Fitness & Coaching, a fitness and nutrition coaching gym located at 712 Carbon Street Unit D in Billings, MT. Through personal coaching, group training, youth fitness, strength and conditioning, nutrition coaching, virtual coaching, and transformation programs, Corey helps people of all experience levels build strength, discipline, confidence, and healthier habits. In this episode, Corey sits down with Rachel McMorris, a Montana-based nurse practitioner serving through Elan Medical and a trusted voice in the Billings community. Rachel brings her healthcare background, real-life perspective, and passion for helping people take better care of themselves. Together, they talk about why so many women feel stuck even when they are working hard, why eating too little can slow progress, and why the belief that “cardio is king” may be one of the biggest fitness myths holding women back. This conversation is for anyone who feels drained, frustrated, or ready to quit because they are not seeing results. Corey and Rachel discuss why investing in yourself matters, how strength and recovery play a role in long-term health, and why you cannot fully show up for your family, kids, career, or community if you are running on empty. In this episode, we cover: Why women may struggle with belly fat even when working out The problem with not eating enough calories Why too much cardio can lead to fatigue and muscle loss The biggest fitness myth women need to rethink Why strength training, nutrition, and accountability matter How investing in yourself helps you better serve others Rachel’s journey in healthcare, family, and the Billings community Corey’s mission through fitness, coaching, family, and purpose About Knockout Lifestyle Fitness & Coaching: Knockout Lifestyle Fitness & Coaching offers fitness and nutrition coaching for kids and adults, including personal coaching, group coaching, virtual coaching, strength and conditioning, nutrition coaching, youth fitness classes, and transformation programs. 📍 712 Carbon Street Unit D, Billings, MT 📞 (406) 690-5681 📲 Mobile app available on iPhone and Android Subscribe to Get Healthy 406 for more conversations with local health leaders, fitness professionals, and community voices helping Montana live stronger, healthier lives. Produced by BLP Creative Studio #GetHealthy406 #CoreyWillis #RachelMcMorris #KnockoutLifestyleFitness #BillingsMontana #MontanaHealth #WomensHealth #FitnessForWomen #FatLossTips #CardioMyth #StrengthTraining #NutritionCoaching #YouthFitness #ElanMedical #BLPCreativeStudio #BillingsPodcast #MontanaPodcast #HealthPodcast