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
Becoming a Unicorn Podcast