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Mike and Steve at Table

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

🔥 What’s Next for MI PEOPLE?
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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.

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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