In the world of construction, the traditional ways of building seemed set in stone. Projects were plagued by soaring costs, endless delays, and a disheartening lack of innovation. Fueled by a passion for transforming the industry, Mike Kaeding emerges as a visionary on a mission. Follow Mike's journey to transform the industry as he faces challenges, hires the best, and scales up to solve housing affordability nationwide. In this episode, you will be able to: Uncover the potential for housing affordability through Lean Manufacturing implementation in construction. Learn the importance of combining values alignment and technical skills in your hiring process. Find solutions for growing operations, while preserving quality and excellence. Explore the benefits of adopting technology and automation to improve business efficiency. Understand the power of transparency and honesty in building strong, loyal customer relationships. Mike Kaeding is the CEO of Norhart, a company dedicated to making a difference in the field of multifamily housing. He has introduced innovative construction methods inspired by manufacturing techniques, resulting in a significant reduction in housing costs. By making housing more affordable, Mike aims to provide more people with the opportunity to have a place to call home. His company initially relied on personal and family funding but is now opening up to investors through Norhart Invest. The company is currently focused on expanding its operations in Minnesota and Texas, with plans to develop manufacturing capabilities in Mexico. As Norhart's infrastructure and supply chain expands, it becomes more capable of combating the housing affordability crisis, which is its primary mission. Even though solving this issue is no easy feat, Mike's passion and dedication to continuous innovation serve as inspiration for entrepreneurs striving to make a difference.   Get in touch with Mike Kaeding https://www.norhart.com/ https://www.facebook.com/mikeskaeding https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikekaeding   Connect with me here: https://paulcopcutt.com/ https://www.facebook.com/paulcopcutt/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulcopcutt/ https://twitter.com/paulcopcutt https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCV4g4R9026ObZBMyC0cuPtw Other episodes you’ll enjoy: Mastering Localized SEO for Real Estate Growth https://paulcopcutt.com/episode116/ Maximize Your Success by Focusing on Your Strengths https://paulcopcutt.com/episode115/ Trademarks and Copyright Demystified https://paulcopcutt.com/episode114/ When you’re ready here is how I can help you; Work with me and my team on defining and growing your personal brand and building your business. Let’s set up an initial call to discuss what that might look like https://bookme.name/paulcopcutt/bb