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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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Entrepreneur's Edge is your passport to a global adventure in entrepreneurship. Join me, Mike Kaeding, the owner of Norhart, a $200 million real estate company, as we connect with successful individuals from around the world. In each episode, we'll dive deep into their personal and professional journeys, unearthing the unfiltered stories, strategies, and pivotal moments that have shaped their success. From diverse industries to unique cultural perspectives, we'll explore the entrepreneurial ...
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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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Roman Garcia is the host of the Creating a Culture of Innovation Podcast and has provided small to medium sized businesses IT solutions and services for several years. With a focus on valueing employee, Roman provides his team with the tools to succeed. With the Creating A Culture Of Innovation Podcast, Roman hopes to spread this value with the world, changing company cultures for the better.
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Summary Francesco Lombardo helps wealthy families build deeper, more meaningful connections by addressing emotional challenges. He emphasizes the importance of safe space, respect, trust, and vulnerability in conversations. Lombardo believes that many conflicts within families stem from unresolved emotional issues rather than the specific topic of …
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Summary Rachel Romer, the founder of Guild, discusses the company's mission to unlock opportunities for the American workforce through education, skilling, and career mobility. She shares insights on the challenges and successes of building the company, including fundraising, leadership, and company culture. The conversation also delves into the im…
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Summary Financial freedom is attainable through planning and creating multiple streams of income. The concept of 'freedom day' is about reaching a point where work becomes optional. Jeff Kikel shares his expertise in achieving financial freedom and introduces the 5 by 10 technique. This technique involves creating five revenue streams that generate…
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Summary Guido Meardi, CEO of V-Nova, discusses the importance of data compression in digital technology and its impact on various industries. He explains how V-Nova's compression technology enables more efficient use of data, leading to better quality and cost savings. Meardi also shares the exciting future of volumetric movies and immersive entert…
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Summary Referrals can supercharge a business and lead to more customers and increased revenue. Brandon Barnum, author of 'Raving Referrals,' shares his expertise on building a referral engine. He emphasizes the importance of thanking and updating the people who give referrals, as well as creating strategic alliances with others who serve your targe…
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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. This season of Zero to Unicorn, we’…
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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. This season of Zero to Unicorn, we’…
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In today's episode, we're talking with Founder & CEO of Earmark and the Co-Host of the Cloud Accounting Podcast Blake Oliver about the future of CPA’s and the digital era of education! Learn more about Earmark: https://earmarkcpe.com/ Listen to Blake and David Leary on the Cloud Accounting Podcast: http://bit.ly/3KgLe4f ----- Want to learn more abo…
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In today's episode, we're talking with CEO of Norhart Mike Kaeding about how his team has been transforming construction and real estate as we know it! Learn more about Norhart and their new Invest tool, https://www.norhart.com/invest/ ----- Want to learn more about us? Visit our website: https://nerdssupport.com/ Or Contact Us for a FREE IT assess…
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In today's episode, with Founder & President of Amplifi Brent Allen about how business owners can automate and understand their financial data in order to focus on growth! Learn more about Amplifi's Finance tool, CFO Essentials: https://www.amplifigrowth.com/chief-financial-essentials-v2 Use the password "podcast" and promo code "INNOVATION" on the…
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We're back with our interview with Founder & CEO of Audax Wealth Management Christina Gamache about how she educates her clients on how to properly utilize technology to succeed when it comes to business & financial compliance! Learn more about Audax & Christina's Financial Foundations course: https://www.audaxwealth.com/ ----- Want to learn more a…
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In today's episode, we're talking with Founder & CEO of Meyer Tax Consulting Jackie Meyer about how she innovated the CPA space by building her own accounting tool, TaxPlanIQ! Learn more about Meyer Tax Consulting: https://www.meyertax.com/ Learn more about TaxPlanIQ: https://www.taxplaniq.com/ ----- Want to learn more about us? Visit our website: …
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In today's episode, we're talking with Managing Partner of HORNE Joey Havens about the importance of CPA firms being able to cultivate a thriving culture & efficient team for tax season! Learn more about HORNE: https://horne.com/ Visit Joey's blog: https://blog.hornellp.com/bebetter ----- Want to learn more about us? Visit our website: https://nerd…
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In today's episode, we're talking with former Nerd and VP of Franchise Development at Hite Digital Jeff Zelaya about how they've been able to innovate what it means to be a growing business! Learn more about Hite Digital: https://www.hitedigital.com/ ----- Want to learn more about us? Visit our website: https://nerdssupport.com/ Or Contact Us for a…
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In today's episode, we're talking with Founder & CEO of Valqari Ryan Walsh about how logistics is evolving further than we ever thought was possible! Visit Valqari's website: https://www.valqari.com/ ----- Want to learn more about us? Visit our website: https://nerdssupport.com/ Or Contact Us for a FREE IT assessment at: 305-551-2009 Follow Us on S…
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In today's episode, we're talking with Founder & CEO of Diesel Laptops Tyler Robertson about how logistics & transport companies can increase their maintenance efficiency with technology. Visit Diesel Laptops' website: https://www.diesellaptops.com/ ----- Want to learn more about us? Visit our website: https://nerdssupport.com/ Or Contact Us for a …
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In today's episode, we're talking with Founder & CEO of Inspired Insurance Solutions Jessi Park about how to take a more human approach when it comes to insurance. Check out Jessi's new book "Soul Beneficiary": https://amzn.to/3mZM9eu ----- Want to learn more about us? Visit our website: https://nerdssupport.com/ Or Contact Us for a FREE IT assessm…
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In today's episode, Roman Garcia talks with Founder and CEO of RevoFi, Justin Caswell, about the future of businesses securing and utilizing their networks! Visit Revofi's Shop: https://bit.ly/3nzMrZ3 Earn $10 USD for every referral as a Revofi Affiliate: https://bit.ly/3bmnLh0 Join Revofi's Community: https://bit.ly/3vRqjwM ----- Want to learn mor…
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