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United States Real Estate InvestorShattering Real Estate Industry Norms and Reshaping Affordable Housing with Mike KaedingMike Kaeding is shattering industry norms in real estate by slashing construction costs, revolutionizing affordable housing, and balancing professional success with personal well-being. A must-read for anyone seeking true wealth and wellness.Full article and show notes: https://www.unitedstatesrealestateinvestor.com/shattering-real-estate-industry-norms-and-reshaping-affordable-housing-with-mike-kaeding/Contact Mike KaedingNorhart.comLinkedInFacebookInstagramXVisit unitedstatesrealestateinvestor.com for more great real estate investing news and content.2025-04-211h 02
Magnify Your MessageMike Kaeding | Revolutionizing Housing and Redefining LeadershipWhat if the secret to revolutionizing an industry was simply not knowing “what can’t be done”? In this must-listen episode of the Magnify Your Message podcast, we sit down with Mike Kaeding, CEO of Norhart, whose fresh perspective is shaking up one of the most stagnant industries in America: construction. But this isn’t just a story about buildings – it’s about bold ideas, breakthrough thinking, and creating solutions to one of the biggest challenges of our time: affordable housing.
Mike’s journey is anything but ordinary. When he inherited his family’s business under heartbreaking circumstances, h...2024-12-1732 min
Wealthy AF PodcastFrom Financial Struggles to $200 Million Success: A Journey of Values-Driven Leadership and Real Estate Innovation (w/ Mike Kaeding)Send us a textDiscover how NorHart Inc.'s CEO, Mike Kaeding, transformed his financial struggles into a $200 million success story and how he uses this wealth to impact the world. In this episode of Wealthy AF, Mike opens up about personal values' vital role in shaping business goals, urging entrepreneurs to focus on serving others to unlock unexpected support and success. We explore his journey from managing scarcity to overseeing substantial investments and the power of taking responsibility for every challenge, even those not directly caused by oneself.Mike also believes in the iterative...2024-11-251h 10
Cut The Tie | Own Your SuccessDrive Down Construction Costs by 50%, Mike KaedingNever Been Promoted Podcast with Thomas HelfrichMike Kaeding, CEO of Norhart, joins the podcast to discuss his journey from inheriting his family’s small construction business to growing it into a $200 million company. With a focus on driving down construction costs, Mike shares the ups and downs of leading a large team and his mission to solve the housing affordability crisis.About Mike Kaeding:Mike Kaeding is the CEO of Norhart, a construction company based in Minnesota, dedicated to making housing more affordable by innovating in co...2024-11-1156 min
WITneSSesHow to make Rent affordable | Mike KaedingJoin us as we talk with Mike Kaeding, CEO of Norhart, a company that designs, builds, and rents apartments with a revolutionary approach.
By incorporating advanced technologies and techniques from other industries, Norhart is transforming the construction process to improve quality and reduce housing costs.
Mike and his team are dedicated to addressing America’s housing shortage and affordability crisis, with a vision to ultimately enhance the way we all live.
Tune in to learn how Norhart is changing the future of housing and what this means for t...2024-09-3017 min
The REI AgentShattering Real Estate Industry Norms and Reshaping Affordable Housing with Mike KaedingMike Kaeding is shattering industry norms in real estate by slashing construction costs, revolutionizing affordable housing, and balancing professional success with personal well-being. A must-read for anyone seeking true wealth and wellness.
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(00:03) - Introduction to The WELLthy Investor Show
(00:15) - Introduction to Mattias and Erica as Hosts
(00:20) - Discussion of Recent Family Trip to Switzerland
(00:39) - Challenges of Traveling with Kids
(01:44) - Mattias's Swiss Family Background
(02:26) - Reflections on Swiss Family Farm Visit
(03:32) - Cu...2024-08-221h 02
Real Estate Development: Land to LegacyEfficiency and Innovation in Real Estate and Construction with Mike KaedingToday I sit down with Mike Kaeding, a visionary residential real estate builder and developer. Mike is revolutionizing the apartment construction industry by integrating advanced technologies and innovative efficiencies from other sectors, resulting in high-quality, cost-effective projects.
Mike shares his journey of transforming traditional construction practices by learning from the manufacturing industry, where labor productivity has skyrocketed by 760% over the past 60 years. He highlights how his team has managed to drive down construction costs by 20-30% through innovative techniques such as the assembly line approach adapted for building construction.
Listeners will learn about the challenges and successes Mike faced...2024-08-0730 min
Franchise MavenMike Kaeding Solve America's Housing Affordability CrisisGreg Mohr introduces Mike Kaeding, who shares his background and the inspiration behind his company. They explore the services offered, ideal customers, recruitment strategies, and methods for cost reduction. Mike delves into innovative construction techniques and the importance of fostering a positive company culture. He provides entrepreneurial advice specifically tailored for franchisees, along with effective hiring practices and employee management tips. The discussion also covers strategies to improve housing affordability. The episode concludes with information on where to find more about Mike Kaeding.
(0:00) Introduction and background of guest Mike Kaeding
(2:25) Mike Kaeding's inspiration and company services
(3:17) Ideal customers, recruitment strategies...2024-07-1026 min
The Insight Interviews - Powered by Rewire220 Mike Kaeding - How to Keep the Talent Density HighMike Kaeding, the CEO of Norhart, a pioneering $200M construction company, has a deeply personal and driven path in real estate. His journey began in the heart of a family business founded by his parents. Life took an unexpected turn when his father passed away shortly after he joined. Suddenly, he found himself at the helm, not by choice but by necessity, with the immense responsibility of leading a business in an industry he was still learning about.Today, Norhart has grown from 80 to over 1,000 units, creating $230M in assets. This growth is a testament to his...2024-07-0545 min
The Impatient EntrepreneurConstruction Disruption with Mike KaedingMike Kaeding is CEO of Norhart. Norhart is a multifamily developer focused on solving housing affordability.
Mike's links:
Website: https://www.norhart.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mikekaeding
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mikeskaeding
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikekaeding/
Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/zero-to-unicorn/id1685311966
Book Recs:
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Facebook https://www.facebook.com/TheImpatientEntrepreneurPod
LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/theimpatiententrepreneurpod/
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/theimpatiententrepreneurpod/
YouTube https://www.youtube...2024-06-2632 min
Disrupt & InnovateDI 78: 🏠 Disrupting the Housing Industry to Scale Affordability with Mike KaedingLisa Levy sits down with visionary real estate developer Mike Kaeding to discuss his mission to revolutionize the residential construction industry. Through determination and out-of-the-box thinking, Mike is finding new ways to build high-quality housing faster and cheaper. Tune in to hear how Mike is disrupting traditional practices to increase affordability and accessibility. Key Takeaways:
Bringing all trades under one roof for efficiency and quality control
Applying lean manufacturing principles like assembly lines to construction
Investing in top talent through competitive benefits and unlimited PTO
Scaling operations through process innovation to impact entire markets
Transparent culture fo...2024-06-1826 min
Titans of the Trades | Straight-Talk for Scaling Your Construction BusinessTransforming Affordable Housing With Mike KaedingSummaryIn today's episode, we had the privilege of hosting Mike Kaeding, CEO of Norhart, who shared his transformative approach to disrupting the construction space. Mike's company is driving a 20-30% reduction in construction costs with a vision to achieve 50% reduction. By integrating all trades under one roof and implementing revolutionary techniques like the assembly line, they're building affordable housing at scale. More than just tech, Mike's insights on recruiting rockstar employees and building a values-aligned culture are invaluable. Takeaways·Construction costs can be substantially redu...2024-05-2220 min
The Money Mindset Mentoring Podcast#34 Solving Construction inefficiencies, team scalability, and overcoming financial challenges with Mike KaedingIn this episode, Steve Hamoen and guest Mike Kaeding delve into the challenges and opportunities in the construction industry. They discuss the need for change, cost reduction, and scalability, as well as strategies for hiring and financing. They also explore the importance of tenacity, mindset, and perspective in overcoming obstacles and achieving growth.
Michael Kaeding
Links:
https://www.norhart.com/
https://www.facebook.com/mikeskaeding
https://www.instagram.com/mikekaeding/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikekaeding/
https://twitter.com/mikekaeding
https://www.youtube.com/@Norhart
About Michael Kaeding:
🚀 Redefining Real Estate with Heart and...2024-04-2631 min
The Dov Barron ShowThe Dov Barron Show - Mike Kaeding: Solving the Housing Crisis by Transforming the Building Industry!Mike Kaeding: Solving the Housing Crisis by Transforming the Building Industry!The American Dream of homeownership has been a symbol of prosperity, stability, and success for generations. Unfortunately, that dream is becoming increasingly difficult for many Americans to achieve. Major institutional investors such as BlackRock, State Street, Vanguard, and Blackstone have negatively impacted housing affordability. By purchasing single-family homes in bulk, these firms are making it more challenging for average Americans to afford homes or find affordable rental properties. High home prices, elevated mortgage rates, and limited inventory make it increasingly difficult for many Americans to afford homes. 2024-04-1759 min
Your Brand AmplifiedConstructing Dreams with Mike Kaeding: How Norhart is Transforming Affordable HousingWhen Mike Kaeding stepped into his father's shoes at Norhart, he wasn't just taking over a family business; he was shouldering a legacy of innovation and community commitment. This episode peels back the layers of Mike's journey from reluctance to leadership, against the backdrop of a company that's not only reshaping the construction industry but also making housing affordability its battle cry. Be prepared to navigate through Mike's personal trials, including a pivotal family crisis in Peru, and witness how these experiences have fueled Norhart's mission to slash construction costs and rent burdens for families everywhere.
The...2024-04-1134 min
Business is Blumin!Housing Prices Might Go Down In 10 Years? - #85 | Mike KaedingMike Kaeding is the CEO of Norhart, a $200 million construction company that designs, builds, and rents apartments - they are transforming the way this is done by incorporating technologies and techniques that have revolutionized other industries resulting in improved quality and reduced cost of housing; ultimately, Norhart is committed to solving America’s housing shortage and affordability crisis, and in doing so, improving the way we all live
Episode Links:
Mike's LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikekaeding/
Mike's Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mikekaeding/
Mike's Fa...2024-04-1134 min
The Dov Baron ShowPart 2 of 2 Mike Kaeding: Solving the Housing Crisis: Can Construction = Conscious Capitalism?Part 2 of 2 Mike Kaeding: Solving the Housing Crisis: Can Construction = Conscious Capitalism? . The American Dream of homeownership has been a symbol of prosperity, stability, and success for generations. Unfortunately, that dream is becoming increasingly difficult for many Americans to achieve. . Major institutional investors such as BlackRock, State Street, Vanguard, and Blackstone have negatively impacted housing affordability. By purchasing single-family homes in bulk, these firms are making it more challenging for average Americans to afford homes or find affordable rental properties. High home prices, elevated mortgage rates, and limited inventory m...2024-04-1035 min
The Dov Baron ShowPart 1 of 2 Mike Kaeding: Solving the Housing Crisis by Transforming the Building Industry!Part 1 of 2 Mike Kaeding: Solving the Housing Crisis by Transforming the Building Industry! The American Dream of homeownership has been a symbol of prosperity, stability, and success for generations. Unfortunately, that dream is becoming increasingly difficult for many Americans to achieve. Major institutional investors such as BlackRock, State Street, Vanguard, and Blackstone have negatively impacted housing affordability. By purchasing single-family homes in bulk, these firms are making it more challenging for average Americans to afford homes or find affordable rental properties. High home prices, elevated mortgage rates, and limited inventory make it increasingly difficult for m...2024-04-0728 min
Optics in Action29 - The Future of Housing: Redefining Construction and Affordability with Norhart's Mike KaedingYour host, Ryan Weiss, talks with the CEO and Project Manager of Norhart, Mike Kaeding. Mike unveiled the ambitious goal of Norhart: to achieve a staggering 50% reduction in construction costs. This isn't just a lofty dream; it's a necessary response to America's escalating housing affordability crisis. Norhart isn't just building apartments; they're crafting a future where more people can afford a place to call home.Mike's drive is fueled by a profound desire to make a meaningful, positive impact. He's not in the game for wealth accumulation; his eyes are set on the bigger picture—improving lives. Th...2024-03-2524 min
Billionaires In Boxers GlobalZero to Unicorn Visionaires - From Small Beginnings to Big Impact: Mike Kaeding's Journey in Real EstateGrowing up, Mike Kaeding was surrounded by hard work, persistence, and his father's unwavering commitment to affordable housing. But little did he know that his journey in the real estate development industry would take an unexpected twist. As he followed in his father's footsteps, Mike discovered a hidden passion and a vision that went beyond just building houses. This is a story of ambition, innovation, and the pursuit of a dream that will leave you wondering: what groundbreaking change did Mike bring to the world of real estate?Growing up, I was immersed in a world of...2024-03-1528 min
Building ScaleHiring strategies, dealing with failure, and lessons from Toyota with Mike Kaeding - NorhartIn this episode, Mike Kaeding, CEO of Norhart, shares his experiences of growing his company, emphasizing the importance of hiring the right people and adjusting roles to employees' strengths. He discusses the implementation of standard operating procedures, strategies for reducing construction costs, and handling scaling production challenges. Additionally, he shares insights on raising capital, managing multiple businesses, and the crucial role of mindset in achieving success.
Connect with Mike Kaeding -
Mike's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikekaeding/
Website: https://www.norhart.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/norhartinc/
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Will's LinkedIn: https://www.link...2024-03-051h 01
Billionaires In Boxers GlobalZero to Unicorn Visionaires - The Power of Family Support: How Mike Kaeding's Journey Was Shaped.In a seemingly ordinary bus ride, a Pokemon game sparked an unexpected twist of fate for a 9th-grade student and Mike Kaeding. Little did they know, this shared interest would lead to a profound friendship and a journey of personal and professional growth. But what they didn't anticipate was the impact of Mike's family dynamics and hard work, which transformed their lives in unimaginable ways. Stay tuned as we delve into the extraordinary story of friendship, creativity, and the power of family support, leaving you wondering how this unexpected twist shaped their destinies.Mike Kaeding shares his...2024-03-0131 min
Tales of Leadership#75 Mike Kaeding - CEO of Norhart Real EstateMike Kaeding is the CEO of Norhart. Norhart designs, builds, and rents apartments. They are transforming the way apartments are built and managed by incorporating technologies and efficiencies that have revolutionized other industries and led to high-quality, cost-effective projects. Mike’s parents started their family business. But just a few years after joining the business, Mike’s father unexpectedly passed away. Suddenly, Mike had what felt like the weight of the world on his shoulders. He had to lead this business with no preconceived notion of "the way things are done" in this industry. He was struggling to the poin...2024-02-261h 12