Zach Lahn is a political candidate, entrepreneur, and farmer with multi-generational roots in Iowa agriculture. A self-described political outsider, he brings a background in business and a focus on long-term cultural and economic sustainability to his first campaign for public office.

Zach shares his vision for the state, including his "Iowa First" approach to economic development, detailed plans for tackling the water quality crisis and its connection to public health, and strategies for reversing the outmigration of young Iowans. Additionally, he discusses the role of higher education in the economy, the future of family farming, and the personal challenges of running for office while raising a large family.

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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.

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.