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MIPPL #003 | Steve Caro Owner of Great Lakes Yurt Co in Grass Lake Michigan

February 08, 20251 min read

🎙️ Welcome to Episode 3 of the MI PEOPLE Podcast! 🎙️

This week, Mike sits down with Steve Caro, owner of Great Lakes Yurt Co., a Grass Lake-based business crafting and shipping handcrafted yurts across the country. What started as a simple carpentry project turned into a thriving business, as Steve shares his journey from building his first yurt to becoming a go-to name in the alternative housing space.


Learn More About the Yurts Crafted by Great Lakes Yurt Co.

🌲 Highlights from this Episode:

  • How Steve got into building yurts and grew his company from the ground up

  • The rise of yurts in off-grid living, Airbnbs, and as unique residential homes

  • The challenges of running a manufacturing business in Michigan

  • Navigating local regulations and permitting for alternative structures

  • Stories from the road—delivering yurts across the country and meeting unique customers

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Mike Lamentola

Mike lives in the Village of Grass Lake, MI and has an interest in connecting local businesses and communities through innovative online content and marketing.

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