156: Put a Dent in the Universe with Mike Kaeding

Mike Kaeding is a residential real estate developer and the CEO of Norhart - a company focused on building exceptional apartments that create a better way for people to live. We discuss ways to attract amazing talent, the exciting future of smart homes, and how your company can put a dent in the universe. 

 

Time Stamps

[00:30] Mike's entrepreneurial journey

[03:00] How Mike grew the family business after taking over its leadership 

[06:25] Mike's experience with management blueprints

[08:14] How to find and hire the very best people

[10:30] What it takes to build a great culture

[13:21] Why you need to be as transparent as possible with your people

[15:16] Mike's mission: To drive down the cost of housing

[19:50] The exciting future of smart homes

[21:40] Eliminate unproductive friction for performance

[23:56] How everyday people can become real estate investors

[26:03] Lessons learnt from entrepreneurs building unicorn companies

[28:40] Parting thoughts

 

Links and Resources

Steve and Greg Cleary's Book: Pinnacle: Five Principles that Take Your Business to the Top of the Mountain

Work with Steve - Stevepreda.com

Mike's LinkedIn

Norhart.com

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