A unicorn is a magical creature shrouded in mystery known for its ability to make the impossible possible. In modern times, the word “unicorn” has come to mean something intrinsically valuable and difficult to obtain, whether that be a business with a $1 billion dollar valuation, or the love of a special someone. On Zero to Unicorn, we’ll hear directly from the Kaeding family as they recount their history of founding and operating Norhart, a unicorn-level business in the construction industr ...
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Money and Me Financial insights that add to your wealth. Money and Me (https://moneyandme.pgimindiamf.com (https://moneyandme.pgimindiamf.com/) ) is an investor awareness initiative by PGIM India Mutual Fund. From Gen Z to retirees, the website offers tailored insights for each persona to help you save, manage household budget, secure your family through insurance and invest as per your life goals. We aim to help investors to take financial decisions, pursue their passion, and achieve their ...
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For professionals in a new country as immigrants or expats struggling to be visible at work while dealing with workplace culture shock. Every Sunday, I share actionable tips from my over a decade experience in multicultural teams from Europe, Asia, Middle East, North America & Africa. Also, listen to interviews from relocated professionals as they share their secrets to staying visible at work even in a new territory.
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The Wealth Transfer from Baby Boomers to Millennials
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Summary Justin Donald shares his journey from making mistakes early in his investment and entrepreneurship career to becoming a successful entrepreneur and investor. He emphasizes the importance of learning from mistakes and developing systems and processes to scale a business. Justin also discusses the mindset shift he had to make to prioritize hi…
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Summary In this conversation, Mike Kaeding interviews JCron, the former partner and president of Kajabi, a knowledge commerce platform. JCron shares his journey from bankruptcy to building a $2 billion enterprise. He emphasizes the importance of authenticity and human connection in the digital age. He also discusses the power of being broke and the…
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Summary Crafting a compelling message is essential for conveying your dream to others. It requires understanding the needs of your audience and packaging your ideas in a way that resonates with them. Danny Brassel, an expert in crafting messages, shares valuable insights on how to create impactful introductions, make the customer the hero, establis…
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How To NOT Look Stupid: Personal Branding for Beginners
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Summary Building a personal brand is key to achieving success and making connections. It involves showcasing your expertise, sharing your story, and being authentic. Steps to building a personal brand include identifying your subject matter expertise, developing thought leadership, sharing your passions and values, highlighting what makes you diffe…
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Summary Nicky Billou shares insights on how to earn $30,000 in 30 days by having the right mindset and focusing on serving people. He emphasizes the importance of caring about people and solving acute problems for them. Nicky also highlights the need to think like a business person and not just focus on the technical aspects of a skill. He advises …
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Summary Chad Hufford, owner of Veritas Wealth Management, discusses the importance of having a strategic long-term financial plan and avoiding common mistakes made by investors. He emphasizes the need to focus on income rather than principle, and to have a target for retirement income needs. Hufford recommends owning a diversified portfolio of equi…
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I Knew That I Would Never Have a Job!
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A serial entrepreneur, Darius Mirshahzadeh knew he'd never have a 'job'. Instead Darius dedicated himself on a different path, one that would lead to success and happiness. *Show notes currently unavailable. www.norhart.com www.therealdarius.com Beat the banks! Interested in earning up to 8.5% interest? Visit Norhart Invest to learn more!…
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9: Ep 009 - Overcoming concentration risk
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Risk concentration is an important aspect to get a hold of when it comes to managing your wealth, personal finance planning and getting to where you want to be. But it's also one of those things that is often less understood or maybe misunderstood. So, in this episode of Money Buddy, Ajit Menon, CEO, PGIM India Mutual Fund, is here to clarify some …
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Summary Dov Baron shares his journey from a challenging childhood to becoming a successful entrepreneur and polymath. He grew up in poverty and took on adult responsibilities at a young age. Despite facing adversity, he had a strong ambition to create a different life for himself. Dov started a freelance hairdressing business, which allowed him the…
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8: Ep 008 - Ajit deep dives into how inflation impacts our household
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In this episode of Money Buddy, Ajit Menon, CEO, PGIM India Mutual Fund, talks about a topic that affects all of us and is the number one enemy of our hard earned money, which is inflation. Ajit deep dives into how inflation impacts our household and how one can invest in the right asset classes that can beat inflation over long run. Disclaimer : M…
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This is 'Entrepreneur's Edge' - a Norhart podcast. In these episodes, we aim to help budding entrepreneurs on their journey to success, with tips, advice and fun along the way. Summary Ryan Atkinson, co-founder of Spacebar Visuals and Magic Media, shares his journey of starting his own businesses while working full-time. He discusses the challenges…
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This is 'Entrepreneur's Edge' - a Norhart podcast. In these episodes, we aim to help budding entrepreneurs on their journey to success, with tips, advice and fun along the way. Summary In this conversation, Roy Osing shares his secrets to building a billion-dollar sales force. He emphasizes the importance of creating a just-about-right strategy tha…
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Leemon Baird might be a genius but one thing is for sure... Leemon Baird is a professor, inventor, and entrepreneur, who operates in the space between dreams and reality. A down-to-earth guy with a hugely positive demeanor, you might not expect Leemon to be the smiling face behind the mathematical algorithms that are changing the world that we live…
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This is 'Entrepreneur's Edge' - a Norhart podcast. In these episodes, we aim to help budding entrepreneurs on their journey to success, with tips, advice and fun along the way. Summary In this conversation, David Pearce shares insights on how to earn more money while taking more time off. He emphasizes the importance of leverage and mindset, sugges…
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They say, "If it wasn't for people, business would be easy." Deke Copenhaver knows this better than most. As the former Augusta, Georgia mayor for over nine years, Deke managed to bring people together people on both sides of the racial divide to secure 67% of the vote; Deke is not simply a politician, he’s the ‘Changemaker’. Find out what it takes…
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This is 'Entrepreneur's Edge' - a Norhart podcast. In these episodes, we aim to help budding entrepreneurs on their journey to success, with tips, advice and fun along the way. Summary In this conversation, Liz Elting, the founder of a billion-dollar business, shares her journey and insights. She emphasizes the importance of surrounding yourself wi…
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There is an adage that says, “if you don’t succeed, try, try again.” But what happens if you do succeed, do you continue to succeed again and again? Blake Johnson has the distinction of being one of those guys who seems to turn everything he touches into gold. A visionary and serial founder, Blake built his companies to over a billion-dollar valuat…
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This is 'Entrepreneur's Edge' - a Norhart podcast. In these episodes, we aim to help budding entrepreneurs on their journey to success, with tips, advice and fun along the way. Summary In this conversation, Mike Kaeding interviews Dai Manuel, a former partner and CEO of a multimillion-dollar retail company, about the challenges of scaling a small b…
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This is 'Entrepreneur's Edge' - a Norhart podcast. In these episodes, we aim to help budding entrepreneurs on their journey to success, with tips, advice and fun along the way. Annie Margarita Yang shares valuable insights on how to navigate the job market and earn more money. She emphasizes the importance of understanding the fair market rate for …
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“I get presidents elected” you might never hear these words coming out of this humble visionary’s mouth, but that’s exactly what he does… incredibly successfully. Phillip Stutts, political & corporate marketer, and author, operates in a world where it’s either innovate and win or be out of business forever. When data seemingly makes your decisions …
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The Secret Ingredient in Chick-fil-A's Success
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Chick-fil-A created one of the most iconic advertising campaigns of all time, and with that, one man changed fast-food advertising forever. Steve Robinson, former Executive Vice President, and Chief Marketing Officer for Chick-fil-A found a meaning behind the messaging and drove fast-food marketing to new heights. The ingredients that he added woul…
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Hit the NFL's 'Rookie Wall' and Survived!
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The NFL takes its toll and breaks many rookies fighting for their place. But for one player who hit the ‘rookie wall’, he found out what it takes to succeed, in a place that many would call the ultimate disappointment. Yannik Cudjoe-Virgil, former Tennessee Titans footballer, and real estate mogul found meaning in his struggles, and used that drive…
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7: Ep 007 - How to select a good financial advisor
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Even the most experienced investors can face personal biases while making financial decisions on their own. Each individual is unique in terms of risk tolerance and goals and this requires a bespoke solution. In this episode of Money Buddy podcast, Ajit Menon, CEO, PGIM India Mutual Fund, shares his perspective on how financial advisors can help in…
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Did you know that Batman only narrowly survived Hollywood? So much so, that the Batman movies almost didn’t exist. In fact, it took ten years of fighting to bring the caped crusader to life. Michael Uslan, the originator, and Executive Producer of the Batman movies had the vision that Hollywood lacked, and it was his tenacity and a moment of persev…
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6: Ep 006 - How to invest in Global Companies
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Many investors tend to have a home bias – they invest majorly in domestic assets and thus lose out on owning international business/themes that are not available in Indian markets. In this episode of Money Buddy, Ajit Menon, CEO, PGIM India Mutual Fund, takes us through why investors should consider investing beyond Indian markets and the options a…
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Curtis Yarvin foreshadowed the Rise of X Twitter
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Curtis Yarvin gamed out a scenario for an American Caesar and the role that a ubiquitous social media app would play, namely, followers could "put yourself at the remote control of Trump himself ... literally you have a crowd in which each individual can be steered around like a joystick by Trump himself." This possibility is not idle speculation, …
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Van Vliet on the High Return-Low Volatility Paradox
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This is a supercut of three interviews with Pim van Vliet, the Head of Conservative Equities and Chief Quant Strategist at Robeco. Along with Jan de Konig, he is co-author of the book, High Returns from Low Risk: A Remarkable Stock Market Paradox.
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5: Ep 005 - Automate your portfolio with Balanced Advantage Funds
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Balanced Advantage Funds dynamically adjust their equity and fixed income exposure based on a pre-determined formula. If you wish to be saved from the hassle of managing your asset allocation on your own, consider Balanced Advantage Funds. In this episode, Ajit Menon, CEO, PGIM India Mutual Fund, explains how Balanced Advantage Funds (BAFs) work an…
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Investment logic and the power of IF, THEN, ELSE
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The headline says U.S. stocks roar back in 2023 to book best seven months to start a year in decades, yet many investors and professionals missed out on the gains due to their bearish outlook. We were pessimistic too, but our investment portfolios experienced a much different outcome. Why?
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My friend Sam was featured in Episode 84 of the Fiftyfaces podcast dated June 28, 2021, a year after going back into private wealth management after a stint at the University of California where he served as head of asset allocation and investment strategy.
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Congressmen Rosendale and Burchett learn game theory
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House Freedom caucus member Matt Rosendale and hard right UFO caucus member Tim Burchett acknowledged reality on Bannon's Warroom during their recent appearances even though it does not appear they realize they're being defeated by self interest. Learn about game theory with Ashley Hodgson over at Youtube.…
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As the journey comes to an end, one question remains. Will Norhart achieve unicorn status? Norhart’s vision has propelled the company beyond the pursuit of profit, guiding them towards eventually making a billion-dollar impact in both the business world and the broader community. It’s led to a positive change in the housing crisis, but more work st…
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How important is company culture? Turns out, it’s vital. In this episode, we explore the turning point in Norhart’s pursuit for unicorn status. Mike Keading, CEO of Norhart, shares how he has applied the efficient strategies of a major automobile manufacturer to Norhart's construction projects, as well as how he has empowered Norhart employees to p…
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Chapter 8: Becoming An Industry Innovator
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When opportunity comes knocking, will you answer the call? In this episode, we delve into Norhart’s journey from being industry leaders to industry innovators. The company's willingness to take risks and explore innovative solutions has led them to great success, but how far will that success take them? Though accelerated growth looms right in fron…
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4: Ep 004 - Overcome volatility with buy and hold strategy
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Many traditional Indian investors are not familiar with the ups and downs associated with market-linked products like mutual funds and as a result enter and exit funds at the wrong time. This constant churn disturbs the compounding power of the portfolio. Tune into this episode of Money Buddy where Ajit Menon, CEO, PGIM India Mutual Fund, talks abo…
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Leadership is tested when obstacles arise. Some may see them coming, but for Norhart, crisis fell into their lap. In this episode, Norhart Facilities Director Keith tells the tale of how a harrowing incident at a construction site prompted Norhart to evolve their hiring practices and become a business empowered by a set of core values. Furthermore,…
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There comes a point in every company’s history when you have to make a difficult decision. For Norhart, that decision was who they hire, and how they grow. In this episode, you’ll hear Mike share his experience building Encore, a heartfelt tribute to his father, Ed, that served as a transformative milestone for their burgeoning company. Drawing ins…
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Many companies are able to plan for a transition in leadership. For Norhart and the Kaeding family, that wasn’t the case. With Ed suddenly gone, Mike and Alyssa are forced to wrap their arms around the business in ways they’ve never had to, all while starting a family of their own. In this episode, you’ll hear how they struggled, and how an almost …
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The leadership torch will always get passed to the next generation of leaders, but for some, it happens sooner than expected. In this episode, Ed Kaeding, Norhart’s fearless leader, unexpectedly passes away, leaving the rest of his family to pick up the pieces and continue to push forward. We’ll uncover the significance of laying a strong foundatio…
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3: Ep 003 - 5 key things to focus on for Financial Freedom
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Did you know, retirement is the only life goal for which you don’t get a loan? Tune into this episode of Money Buddy where Ajit Menon, CEO, PGIM India Mutual Fund, talks about the importance of planning for financial freedom. Know how to monetize your skills to generate income during retirement, build your retirement kitty and lead a purposeful lif…
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Every hero has a mentor. Mike Kaeding’s was Ed. In this episode, you’ll hear how Ed poured into Mike to make him the leader is today and how they laid the foundation for what would evolve into an expansive enterprise. However, the road to prosperity was not without its obstacles. You’ll hear stories of the Kaeding’s resilience in the face of challe…
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Is a hero born a hero…or do they become one along the way? Or, maybe it’s a bit of both. That if you look closely enough, you’ll see that there were hints of what they would become present in them all along. At least, that’s the case for Mike Kaeding, Ed’s son. Whether it was creating video games or making movies with special effects, he was the ki…
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Every story worth telling begins with characters worth following. In our story, that character is Ed Kaeding. Ed and his wife Brenda have always had the desire to help others. They opened their homes to strangers in need of a place to rest. They opened their hearts to children not biologically theirs. They gave financially to people in need, even w…
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2: Ep 002 - The 7 asset classes that help you diversify.
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In an increasingly interconnected world, holding a diversified portfolio can provide a better outcome. Asset allocation is the holy grail of diversification but how does one go about achieving optimal diversification by identifying the right asset classes. Get answers to all your questions on building a sound portfolio from Ajit Menon, CEO, PGIM In…
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Russ Vought "The brinksmanship begins today"
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Yes, H.R.2811 - Limit, Save, Grow Act of 2023 is a messaging bill. Nothing more. He appeared on the April 27, 2023 episode of Steve Bannon's show.
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Jodey Arrington confirms no budget resolution
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House Budget Committee Chairman Jodey Arrington confirms there is no House budget resolution in sight. He appeared on the May 8, 2023 episode of the Chad Hasty Show.
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CQ Rollcall reporters review debt limit and budget scenarios
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One of the reports suddenly realizes there is a huge sinkhole in the appropriations process. CQ Roll Call's David Lerman, Peter Cohn and Aidan Quigley assess the chances for a bipartisan deal, how long it might take, and what the standoff means for fiscal 2024 appropriations in the May 5, 2023 episode of the CQ Budget podcast.…
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Matt Rosendale on the number of leverage points
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The House Freedom Caucus member appeared on the May 3, 2023 episode of Steve Bannon's show. By my count, there are up to 15 leverage points that can be had over the debt ceiling and appropriations bills.
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Scott Perry on unprecedented cuts in non-discretionary spending
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The House Freedom Caucus leader appeared on the April 26, 2023 episode of Washington Watch hosted by Tony Perkins.
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Russ Vought reveals the size of cuts in non-discretionary spending
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Vought previews large cuts to non-discretionary spending. He appeared on Steve Bannon's show on April 27, 2023 after House Republicans pass H.R.2811 - Limit, Save, Grow Act of 2023.
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