Scott Siepker

Creator of The Iowa Nice Guy, Filmmaker and Midwest Storyteller

Expert on

  • Motivation
  • Communication
  • Workplace Culture
  • Leadership

Fee Range

$5,000–$10,000

Travels from

IA, US

Biography

Scott Siepker is a speaker, storyteller and on-camera personality best known as The Iowa Nice Guy, a viral character and content brand that has reached millions and built a loyal following across sports, culture and everyday life.

Behind the humor is a speaker who understands something deeper. People are overwhelmed, distracted and often stuck in their own heads. Scott’s keynotes use humor and storytelling to cut through that noise and create real moments of connection that audiences remember.

Scott’s work has been featured on ESPN and ESPNU, where his unique voice and perspective helped bring a distinctly Midwestern lens to college football and beyond.

Scott built his career in an industry that told him success only happens in Los Angeles or New York. Instead of leaving, he chose to stay in Iowa and build something where he was. That decision became the foundation of his message and a perspective that resonates strongly with audiences across the Midwest and beyond.

In addition to his speaking work, Scott is a filmmaker, content creator and co-host of the podcast Overthinking with Mackenzie and Scott on the Iowa Everywhere network, a fast-growing media platform challenging traditional corporate media by emphasizing the power of local voices and authentic storytelling.

Scott studies what captures attention and what makes people care, and he brings that same energy to his presentations, delivering experiences that are engaging, relatable and meaningful.

Scott has worked extensively with agriculture organizations, businesses and associations, connecting with audiences through a mix of humor, honesty and real-world insight.

Audiences leave not just entertained, but thinking differently, feeling re-energized and more connected to the people around them.

MADE IN THE MIDWEST: Building Success Without Losing Who You Are

In a world that constantly tells us we need to leave where we are to become something more, Scott Siepker offers a different perspective. Through humor, storytelling and real-life experience, he shares his journey of building a career in an industry that said success only exists in places like Los Angeles or New York and why choosing to stay became his greatest advantage.

This keynote challenges audiences to rethink success, identity and the pressure to follow someone else’s path. Scott connects deeply with audiences by showing that where you come from is not a limitation, it is a strength.

Scott will help you:
 • Recognize the hidden advantages of your background
 • Build confidence in your own path instead of chasing someone else’s
 • Understand when to stay and when to take risks
 • Embrace authenticity as a competitive advantage

The participants will leave feeling more confident in who they are, where they are and how they can succeed without compromising either.

STOP OVERTHINKING, START LIVING: Getting Out of Your Head and Into Your Life

We live in a world of constant noise, comparison and second guessing. Scott Siepker breaks down how overthinking quietly holds people back and keeps them from taking action in their work and personal lives.

With humor and relatable stories, Scott helps audiences recognize the patterns that lead to overthinking and introduces simple mindset shifts that create clarity and forward momentum.

Scott will help you:
 • Identify the habits that lead to overthinking
 • Make decisions with more confidence and less second guessing
 • Let go of perfectionism and fear of failure
 • Focus on what actually matters instead of what feels urgent

The participants will leave with practical tools to move forward with clarity, confidence and a renewed sense of direction.

YOU DON’T HAVE TO DO IT ALONE: Why Asking for Help Changes Everything

In the Midwest, we are great at offering help but not very good at asking for it. Scott Siepker explores why that is and how it limits both individuals and teams.

This keynote highlights the power of vulnerability, connection and collaboration. Through humor and real-world examples, Scott shows how asking for help is not a weakness but one of the most effective ways to grow and succeed.

Scott will help you:
 • Understand why people struggle to ask for help
 • Build stronger relationships through honesty and trust
 • Create a culture where people feel supported and connected
 • Improve communication and collaboration within teams

The participants will leave with a new perspective on teamwork and the confidence to ask for help when it matters most.

HOW TO ACTUALLY CAPTURE ATTENTION: What Works and Why It Matters

Everyone wants attention, whether it is in business, leadership or communication. Very few people understand how it actually works.

Drawing from his experience creating content that reaches large audiences, Scott Siepker breaks down what captures attention and how those same principles apply to everyday communication.

Scott translates these ideas into practical strategies that help individuals and organizations become more engaging and more effective.

Scott will help you:
 • Understand why most communication gets ignored
 • Learn what captures attention in a distracted world
 • Tell better stories in business and leadership settings
 • Become more engaging, memorable and effective

The participants will leave with tools they can immediately apply to improve communication and connection.

AI, AUTHENTICITY AND THE FUTURE OF BEING HUMAN

As artificial intelligence makes it easier than ever to create content and automate communication, the question becomes what actually makes someone stand out.

Scott Siepker explores the role of authenticity in a world where more and more interactions are generated or automated. With humor and perspective, he highlights why human connection is becoming more valuable, not less.

Scott will help you:
 • Understand how AI is changing communication and creativity
 • Identify where human connection still has the advantage
 • Use authenticity as a competitive edge
 • Stay relevant in a rapidly changing world

The participants will leave with a clearer understanding of how to stand out and connect in the age of AI.

THE GREATEST INVENTION IN HISTORY: Why Agriculture Built Everything

Before there were cities, technology or modern business, there was agriculture. Scott Siepker reframes agriculture not just as an industry but as the foundation of human progress.

Through storytelling and humor, he connects the lessons of agriculture such as patience, resilience and risk to modern life and work. This keynote resonates deeply with agriculture audiences while also helping any audience understand the system that makes everything else possible.

Scott will help you:
 • Recognize the true impact of agriculture on modern life
 • Apply long-term thinking in a short-term world
 • Embrace uncertainty as part of growth and progress
 • Gain a renewed appreciation for the people and systems that sustain us

The participants will leave with a new perspective on agriculture and a deeper understanding of its relevance to their own lives and work.