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 "naturalist" design philosophy driving the project, the unique hybrid "national club" business model they plan to implement, and why he believes there is a significant unmet demand in the market. Additionally, Nate offers a look into the property itself, the focus on a hyper-local food and beverage program, and how the club aims to support the broader amateur golf community.

This podcast is sponsored by MidWest One Bank, the proud partner for doers and entrepreneurs in the corridor and beyond. As an SBA preferred lender, the team at MidWest One Bank is ready to help you reach your business goals. It's empowered money management. It's MidWest One Bank, Member FDIC. For more information, visit midwestone.bank.

This is the Real Success podcast, produced in partnership with former NFL athlete and entrepreneur Nate Kaeding. This monthly podcast 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 is a Corridor Media Group podcast: Bringing critical business news, thoughtful analysis, and valuable strategic insights for business leaders throughout Cedar Rapids, Iowa City, and the Quad Cities. For more information, visit corridorbusiness.com.

This episode was produced by Upload Media Group in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. For more information, visit UploadMediaGroup.com.

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 science and business of rotational grazing, the challenges and rewards of building soil health with livestock, and the importance of community connections in supporting local food systems. Jeremy also discusses the evolution of his farm store, collaborations with local chefs and businesses, and his vision for a more resilient, community-centered approach to agriculture in the Corridor.

This podcast is sponsored by MidWest One Bank, the proud partner for doers and entrepreneurs in the corridor and beyond. As an SBA preferred lender, the team at MidWest One Bank is ready to help you reach your business goals. It's empowered money management. It's MidWest One Bank, Member FDIC. For more information, visit midwestone.bank.

This is the Real Success podcast, produced in partnership with former NFL athlete and entrepreneur Nate Kaeding. This monthly podcast 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 is a Corridor Media Group podcast: Bringing critical business news, thoughtful analysis, and valuable strategic insights for business leaders throughout Cedar Rapids, Iowa City, and the Quad Cities. For more information, visit corridorbusiness.com.

This episode was produced by Upload Media Group in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. For more information, visit UploadMediaGroup.com.

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 to the Corridor Business Journal as a regular columnist.

Luke shares his firsthand perspective on the business of sports, the economic impact of major events, and the unique qualities that set the Corridor apart as a destination. He discusses the growth of local facilities, the challenges of hosting national tournaments, and the collaborative spirit that fuels the area’s success. Additionally, J.R. reflects on the changing landscape of sports coverage, the business side of athletics, and the stories that resonate most with readers. He offers insights into the region’s sporting culture, the rise of youth sports, and the people and places that make the Corridor a special place for athletes, fans, and the local economy.

This podcast is sponsored by MidWest One Bank, the proud partner for doers and entrepreneurs in the corridor and beyond. As an SBA preferred lender, the team at MidWest One Bank is ready to help you reach your business goals. It's empowered money management. It's MidWest One Bank, Member FDIC. For more information, visit midwestone.bank.

This is the Real Success podcast, produced in partnership with former NFL athlete and entrepreneur Nate Kaeding. This monthly podcast 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 is a Corridor Media Group podcast: Bringing critical business news, thoughtful analysis, and valuable strategic insights for business leaders throughout Cedar Rapids, Iowa City, and the Quad Cities. For more information, visit corridorbusiness.com.

This episode was produced by Upload Media Group in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. For more information, visit UploadMediaGroup.com.