Episode 200:

Distilling Greatness: From MLB to Field of Dreams Whiskey
Drew Storen

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    Our Guest

    Drew Storen is a former Major League Baseball veteran of 8 seasons. Storen was drafted out of Stanford University by the Washington Nationals in the 1st round of the 2009 MLB Draft. He made his MLB debut with the Nationals in 2010 and quickly became a key figure in their bullpen, serving as their closer for several seasons.  Storen played for several teams during his career, including the Washington Nationals, Toronto Blue Jays, Seattle Mariners, and Cincinnati Reds. Storen retired from professional baseball after the 2020 season. After his baseball career, Drew Storen founded the Field of Dreams Whiskey Company, a brand that distills the actual corn from the Field of Dreams movie site in Dyersville, Iowa. The company focuses on connecting whiskey and baseball lovers alike through nostalgia and premium bourbon.

    What You’ll Learn in This Episode

    • How Drew’s bullpen mindset helped him thrive as an entrepreneur
    • The story behind Field of Dreams Whiskey and how it came to life
    • Why asking questions and learning from others is a competitive advantage
    • How delayed gratification shows up in business vs. baseball
    • The role of design, storytelling, and nostalgia in building a premium brand
    • Why being coachable and resilient translates across industries
    • How to trust your gut and make decisions under pressure
    • The power of authenticity, humor, and creativity in leadership

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