“Real Success,” produced in partnership with former NFL athlete and entrepreneur Nate Kaeding, is a collection of conversations with Iowa-connected doers about success, purpose, and what makes them tick. Our hope is that you’ll learn something new about these notable leaders and that the conversations will perhaps play some small part in helping you further define what real success means to you. This Corridor Media Group podcast is sponsored by MidWest One Bank.
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Rob Sand is the State Auditor of Iowa and a gubernatorial candidate with deep roots in the state, growing up in the northeastern town of Decorah. As a statewide elected official and a parent, he brings a unique perspective to the challenges and opportunities facing Iowans today. In this conversation, Rob shares his thoughts on the state of Iowa's economy, the urban-rural divide, and his vision for…
Britton Langdon is the Founder and CEO of the startup BuildFactory, an off-site construction ecosystem that is connecting teams, streamlining procurement, and cutting risk. Britton shares the story behind building a cutting-edge software ecosystem for construction prefabrication, drawing on his experiences founding and scaling MSuite before a successful exit to Stanley Black & Decker. He offers…
Nate Kaeding, the former University of Iowa All-American and NFL All-Pro kicker who has since become a prominent real estate developer and entrepreneur, is interviewed by J.R. Ogden , celebrated journalist and sports columnist for the Corridor Business Journal. Nate shares the vision behind his group's latest passion project: a new, destination-style golf club in the Corridor. He explains the…
Jeremy Wilhelm is working to reshape the agricultural landscape in Eastern Iowa as the Co-Owner of Lamb’s Quarter Livestock and Rhubarb Botanicals. Jeremy shares the story of returning to his family’s land near Springville and Mount Vernon, transforming it from decades of monocrop corn into a regenerative, pasture-based operation focused on lamb, flowers, and botanicals. He offers insight into the…
Luke Eustice is the director of the Iowa City Area Sports Commission where he leads the charge in recruiting, supporting, and executing sporting events across Johnson County and the Corridor. In this episode, Nate is also joined by J.R. Ogden , a veteran sports journalist who spent 48 years as an editor and contributor at the Gazette in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, and now brings his wealth of experience…
Taylor Getting is a pilot, entrepreneur, and co-founder of Calyx Creek Lavender & Lodging, an innovative agritourism destination just outside North Liberty, Iowa. Taylor shares the story of how he and his wife transformed a sand-laden Iowa farm into a thriving lavender oasis complete with thousands of plants, on-site product lines, and architecturally unique treehouses. He discusses the challenges…
On Today's Episode: Nate sits down with Mike Hlas, a sports journalist who has spent more than 40 years chronicling Eastern Iowa athletics and beyond for the Gazette in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Mike looks back on his legendary career including his perspective on the changing journalistic landscape, what he believes makes a good story, and how he approaches telling sports stories today. Additionally,…
In this episode of Real Success, Nate is joined by Alexandra Olsen and John Lohman, the editor and CEO/Owner of the Corridor Business Journal, respectively, to discuss the biggest business-related news stories of 2025 and take a look ahead at what’s in store for the corridor in 2026. This podcast is sponsored by MidWest One Bank, the proud partner for doers and entrepreneurs in the corridor and…
Audrey Wiedemeier is the Executive Director of the Iowa City Bike Library, a grassroots nonprofit dedicated to making bicycling accessible, sustainable, and fun for everyone in the Iowa City and Cedar Rapids Corridor. Audrey shares the story of how she discovered the Bike Library as a University of Iowa student, her path from volunteer to leader, and the organization’s mission to empower community…
Bennett Stirtz is the Iowa native who has transferred to the University of Iowa to spend his senior year playing guard for the Iowa Hawkeyes Men’s Basketball Team. Bennett shares a look into his unique journey from Northwest Missouri State to the University of Iowa, his relationship with his coaches, and how he is approaching the upcoming season. He also gives a detailed perspective on his NIL…
