On Today's Episode: Jeff Quint is the founder and owner of Cedar Ridge Distillery, the award-winning distillery that was the first to open in Iowa since Prohibition and is currently home to the number one-selling bourbon in Iowa for two years straight. 

Jeff shares how his father influenced and inspired his passion for brewing wine and spirits, why he felt it was time for Iowa (the number one corn-producing state) to produce its own bourbon, and what it was like for him to take the leap and leave his job as a Chief Financial Officer to start Cedar Ridge. He also explores how having the local community embrace their brand early on impacted their growth, why his background as a Certified Public Accountant was beneficial to Cedar Ridge’s success, and what he believes is in the future for both Cedar Ridge and the adult beverage industry.

To learn more about Cedar Ridge, visit cedarridgewhiskey.com.

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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.

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