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Kid Contractor Podcast with Caleb Auman
A show focusing on a wide range of contractors from the Green Industry to General Contractors and beyond. Your host Caleb, runs a successful 7 figure business with his wife Brittany, and has over 20 years in the industry. "The Kid" has learned some valuable lessons he wants to share with you. The principles discussed will energize and empower you to crush your goals.
Episodes
- Kid Contractor Podcast with Caleb Auman
E752. Contractor Horror Stories | Rich Thiebaud (EVP of Sales @ LeanScaper)
Running a landscape and construction business is unpredictable and chaotic. Rich Thiebaud joinds Caleb and together they emphasize that long-term success is…
- Kid Contractor Podcast with Caleb Auman
E751. Contractor Horror Stories | AJ and Alicia Brentzel (BREX Enterprises)
Equipment disasters, cyber scams, and the chaos of growing a family-run construction business—what could possibly go wrong? AJ and Alicia Brentzel from BREX…
- Kid Contractor Podcast with Caleb Auman
E750. Contractor Horror Stories | John Pajak (Profits with Pajak)
John shares a nightmarish contractor horror story involving a disgruntled employee who maliciously damaged a client's vinyl siding. The discussion highlights…
- Kid Contractor Podcast with Caleb Auman
E749. Contractor Horror Stories | Naylor Taliaferro (LCR Media)
Naylor Taliaferro details the trials and lessons of running a contracting business. During the October contractor horror stories series, Taliaferro shares a…
- Kid Contractor Podcast with Caleb Auman
E748. Contractor Horror Stories | Paul Jamison (Green Industry Podcast)
Entrepreneurship and contracting present numerous operational hurdles, as highlighted by green industry experts Caleb Auman and Paul Jamison. The discussion…
- Kid Contractor Podcast with Caleb Auman
E747. Contractor Horror Stories | Paul Capote (The Miami Landscaper)
Wild field errors, equipment mishaps, and essential business lessons in the green industry are the focus of today's episode. Capote shares harrowing…
- Kid Contractor Podcast with Caleb Auman
E746. Contractor Horror Stories | Harlan Jones (Jones Property Management)
Get ready for some chaotic real-world incidents with Harlan Jones as he recounts as a new hire drinking a beer during a safety meeting, mistakenly landscaping…
- Kid Contractor Podcast with Caleb Auman
E745. Contractor Horror Stories | Brian Fullerton (Brian's Lawn Maintenance)
Fullerton recounts a mortifying past mistake where he accidentally sent an inappropriate text message of himself to a group chat that included both his wife…
- Kid Contractor Podcast with Caleb Auman
E744. Contractor Horror Stories | Tommy Cole EVP of Industry Relations at LeanScaper
Veteran contractor Tommy Cole shares a wealth of experience from decades in the landscape construction and civil engineering industries. Tommy recounts…
- Kid Contractor Podcast with Caleb Auman
E743. The Contractor's Purpose: Why You Don't Need a Wall Slogan to Build a Business That Matters
Finding deep fulfillment in sharing hands-on trade skills with others, and focusing on raising good humans is what motivates Caleb and Brittany. The couple…
- Kid Contractor Podcast with Caleb Auman
E742. Don't Be Afraid to Make the Jump: Navigating Year Two of an Excavation Business
Zach Taylor shares the realities of launching Milania Corp, taking the leap into solo entrepreneurship, managing cash flow, and leveraging past connections. He…
- Kid Contractor Podcast with Caleb Auman
E741. The Cost of Thinking Small: Why Playing It Safe Kills Growth
Why making a decision and being slightly wrong beats standing still. Caleb explores how the power of imagination directly shapes the trajectory of a business…
- Kid Contractor Podcast with Caleb Auman
E740. $3 Million + Series | Carla Policastro Co-Founder Cycle CPA
Bookkeeper, CPA, or Fractional CFO: Who You Actually Need at $3M+ Caleb and Carla discuss the complexities of scaling a service business beyond the $3 million…
- Kid Contractor Podcast with Caleb Auman
E739. Why Man-Hour Rates and Budgeted Hours Are Your Key to Profit w/ Naylor Taliaferro
Naylor Taliaferro is a prominent figure in the green industry known as the Lawn Care Rookie. Taliaferro details his transition from retail management to owning…
- Kid Contractor Podcast with Caleb Auman
E738. $3 Million + Series | Kevin Scott President at Muskoka Landscapers
Stop Buying Trucks, Start Hiring Office Staff: The "Easy Hard" Choice for Contractors. Caleb talks with Kevin Scott, the founder of Muskoka Landscapers and The…
- Kid Contractor Podcast with Caleb Auman
E737. If Someone Won't Buy Your Company, Why Do You Own It?
Challenging business owners to shift their mindset from running a daily job to building a valuable, sellable asset is covered in today's episode. Caleb and…
- Kid Contractor Podcast with Caleb Auman
E736. $3 Million + Series | Cooper Leary Founder CLS Landscape Construction
Cooper Leary is a Canadian entrepreneur who manages a multimillion-dollar enterprise encompassing landscape supply, construction, and snow removal companny…
- Kid Contractor Podcast with Caleb Auman
E735. Slow Growth, High Quality: Retention Secrets of a 20-Year Legacy Contractor
Adam Coupe, owner of a New York-based landscaping company discusses the operational philosophies of running a high-volume service business, including how his…
- Kid Contractor Podcast with Caleb Auman
E734. $3 Million + Series | Bob Scott CEO of Lowe's Greenhouse
Bob shares his blueprint for breaking past the $3 million mark and scaling a landscape business to nearly $9 million in total revenue. Scott explains that his…
- Kid Contractor Podcast with Caleb Auman
E733. Instagram Mailbag: Your Hardscape Hiring & Contract Questions Answered
Your hardscape business will only grow as fast as your worst contract clause, your weakest hire, or the client you should have turned down. Caleb tackles these…
- Kid Contractor Podcast with Caleb Auman
E732. $3 Million + Series | Andy Mulder Founder of Mulder Outdoors
Growing at the Speed of Cash: The Debt-Free Path to $3 Million Andy shares his refreshing, profit-first perspective on the mindset shifts required as a…
- Kid Contractor Podcast with Caleb Auman
E731. 7 Critical Checkpoints to Hit Before Year-End
Finish strong and prepare for Q4! The Auman's discuss the transition from a chaotic, "hamster wheel" business model to a structured, system-driven enterprise…
- Kid Contractor Podcast with Caleb Auman
E730. $3 Million+ Series | Charlie Kerrigan Founder of VIL Landscaping
Charlie Kerrigan is a twenty-year-old entrepreneur managing a landscape construction firm in Toronto nearing $3 million in revenue. The discussion centers on…
- Kid Contractor Podcast with Caleb Auman
E729. Breaking the $3 Million Barrier
What's Really Holding Your Business Back? In this episode, Caleb and Brittany introduce a series of interviews with leading professionals who have successfully…
- Kid Contractor Podcast with Caleb Auman
E728. How Strengthening Your Marriage Can Save Your Contracting Company
Why We Almost Quit Together in the Trades and Why We Never Will. Caleb and Brittany recount their recent experience in Williams, Arizona, where they initially…
- Kid Contractor Podcast with Caleb Auman
E727. Why Client Retention is the Secret Weapon for Massive Profit Gains
This episode of the Kid Contractor Podcast features Andy Wilson, a former law enforcement officer who transitioned into the green industry after surviving…
- Kid Contractor Podcast with Caleb Auman
E726. Finding Your Solemn Resolve When Business Knocks You Down
Caleb shares personal insights on managing a high-revenue construction and landscaping business while navigating the daily pressures of entrepreneurship. The…
- Kid Contractor Podcast with Caleb Auman
E725. Naval Ravikant's Wealth Wisdom: Applying Tech Secrets to the Green Industry
On this episode of the Kid Contractor Podcast, Caleb reflects on the decision to continue his Together in the Trades events after a successful weekend in…
- Kid Contractor Podcast with Caleb Auman
E724. Why Your Management Style is Throttling Company Growth
Today Caleb emphasizes that company leaders are often the primary bottleneck to growth, particularly when they fail to delegate or implement standardized…
- Kid Contractor Podcast with Caleb Auman
E723. Is Business Your Calling? Why Your Company Isn't Actually About You
Caleb explores the idea of business as a divine calling rather than a mere means of personal gain. Drawing from a conversation with a colleague and insights…
- Kid Contractor Podcast with Caleb Auman
E722. Stop Digging and Start Scaling to Transition from Operator to Business Leader
Caleb emphasizes the necessity of shifting from a manual laborer to a strategic leader by stepping away from field work to focus on building a robust sales…
- Kid Contractor Podcast with Caleb Auman
E721. Why Your Business Must Run Without You to Grow
This episode highlights a major milestone where the company is beginning to function independently, allowing Caleb to transition from day-to-day fires to…
- Kid Contractor Podcast with Caleb Auman
E720. Stop Being the Bottleneck and Scale Your Business Beyond One Million Dollars
Caleb discusses the essential shift from manual labor to strategic business leadership. He shares personal stories about overcoming stagnancy through…
- Kid Contractor Podcast with Caleb Auman
E719. Get More Revenue from Your Revenue: The Metrics Every Small Business Must Track
Caleb speaks with Kevin Dorsey, the Chief Revenue Officer at Leanscaper, regarding business growth and leadership within the green industry. Dorsey explains…
- Kid Contractor Podcast with Caleb Auman
E718. The Leader as Learner: Why You Don't Need All the Answers to Lead
Caleb interviews leadership expert Eric Termuende and the discussion centers on the intentional construction of company culture, specifically focusing on how…
- Kid Contractor Podcast with Caleb Auman
E717. Stop Selling Products, Start Selling Experiences: Hooking Your Ideal Client
Caleb talks with branding expert John Dalton about how contractors can move beyond basic advertising and build a brand that actually connects. Dalton explains…
- Kid Contractor Podcast with Caleb Auman
E716. From Bartender to $30M: Jason Cromley's Hidden Creek Success Story
Caleb interviews Jason Cromley, the co-founder of Hidden Creek Landscaping. Based in Columbus, Ohio, Cromley recounts how he and his partner scaled their…
- Kid Contractor Podcast with Caleb Auman
E715. How to Scale Your Green Industry Business with Paid Ads
Caleb's guest is Doug Sirkoch from UpRoute, a marketing agency specializing in the green industry. The conversation focuses on digital advertising strategies…
- Kid Contractor Podcast with Caleb Auman
E714. Mentorship vs. College: Why Sam Fink Traded a Degree for Real-World Coaching
Caleb interviews Sam Fink, the young owner of Avid Landscapes. The conversation highlights Fink's professional evolution from a childhood lawn mower to a…
- Kid Contractor Podcast with Caleb Auman
E713. Breaking Down Our Sales & Tech Workflow.
This episode details the professional systems and operational philosophy used by Caleb Auman to manage a successful landscaping business. It highlights how…
- Kid Contractor Podcast with Caleb Auman
E712. The $240/Hour Mistake: Hard Lessons in Leadership and Revenue Per Hour
Caleb emphasizes the critical role of clarity in business operations, arguing that detailed communication with both clients and staff directly correlates to…
- Kid Contractor Podcast with Caleb Auman
E711. The Field-Tested Change Order Checklist: Get Paid for Every Add-On
Caleb addresses the financial and operational pitfalls of poorly managed change orders within his landscaping business. He admits to losing thousands of…
- Kid Contractor Podcast with Caleb Auman
Ep 710. Avoiding the Mid-Summer Slump: How to Book Your July and August Schedule Now
Caleb emphasizes the necessity of proactive business management within the green industry. He distinguishes between the physical labor of landscaping and the…
- Kid Contractor Podcast with Caleb Auman
Ep 709. How to Stop Limiting Your Company's Potential
Caleb and Brittany discuss the logistical challenges of managing a high-volume landscaping business during a busy spring season. They emphasize the importance…
- Kid Contractor Podcast with Caleb Auman
Ep 708. Escape the Owner's Trap: How Documentation Allows You to Replace Yourself in the Field w/ Tony Bass
Caleb interviews Tony Bass, a seasoned entrepreneur and consultant who specializes in building profitable, systems-driven landscape companies. Bass emphasizes…
- Kid Contractor Podcast with Caleb Auman
Ep 707. Hardscape Hustle and Household Friction: Managing Business and Marriage
This a lively and contentious episode of the Kid Contractor Podcast, hosted by Caleb Auman alongside his wife, Brittany. The conversation highlights the…
- Kid Contractor Podcast with Caleb Auman
Ep 706. Stop Being Busy, Start Building: The Power of the "One Thing"
Caleb and Brittany, focus on the transition from being a busy business owner to becoming a strategic leader who builds scalable systems. They emphasize the…
- Kid Contractor Podcast with Caleb Auman
Ep 705. Clearing the Fog: Lessons on Life, Legacy, and Loss
Caleb reflects on the anniversary of his father's passing and the lessons learned from that experience. He introduces the concept of a "fog" that often clouds…
- Kid Contractor Podcast with Caleb Auman
Ep 704. Slamfire: Are You Your Business, or Is Your Business You?
Today Caleb and Brittany discuss the emotional complexities of entrepreneurship and the difficulty of separating personal identity from business performance…
- Kid Contractor Podcast with Caleb Auman
Ep 703. Spring Grind Stoicism: Managing Chaos, Exhaustion, and Equipment Failures
Caleb and Brittany discuss the operational challenges and triumphs of the spring season. They highlight the importance of their integrated tech stack…
- Kid Contractor Podcast with Caleb Auman
Ep 702. Why Your Team Should Solve Your Problems (Instead of You)
Caleb and Brittany discuss the evolution of their landscaping business and the critical shifts in their leadership mindset. They emphasize the importance of…
- Kid Contractor Podcast with Caleb Auman
Ep 701. Building a Business That Runs Without You
Growth can stall when every job depends on more labor, more stress, and more guesswork. Caleb and Brittany discuss how their hardscaping business has evolved…
- Kid Contractor Podcast with Caleb Auman
Ep 700. Why SOPs Matter When Your New Hire Knows Nothing
On this episode Caleb discusses the logistical challenges of scaling a seven-figure landscaping business while integrating a completely inexperienced…
- Kid Contractor Podcast with Caleb Auman
Ep 699. How to Step Out of the Field Without Losing Control
Stepping out of the day-to-day work is not just an operations change. It is a leadership change. Caleb talks with Ryan Markewich of RMark Coaching in Canada…
- Kid Contractor Podcast with Caleb Auman
Ep 698. No More Apologies: Taking Control of the Budget Conversation
Caleb speaks with green industry veteran Marty Grunder. The discussion focuses on professionalism and sales strategies within the landscaping business…
- Kid Contractor Podcast with Caleb Auman
Ep 697. Why a New Hire's Failure is 100% Your Fault with Sam Gembel
Caleb talks with Sam Gembel regarding the essential principles of leadership and team management within the trades. Gembel emphasizes that business owners must…
- Kid Contractor Podcast with Caleb Auman
Ep 696. Beyond the Paycheck: Building a Culture of Leadership with Sam Gembel
Caleb speaks with Sam Gembel, an entrepreneur who scaled his Michigan-based landscaping company from a side hustle to a multi-million dollar business. The…
- Kid Contractor Podcast with Caleb Auman
Ep 695. Control or Growth? Why You Can't Have Both
Caleb explains how transitioning from a heavy workload to a structured business model saved his landscape company from stagnation. He highlights the launch of…
- Kid Contractor Podcast with Caleb Auman
Ep 694. Tandem Marriage: Navigating the Cost of Success and Business Stress
Caleb talks with Brad and Tammy Miller, the founders of Tandem Marriage. Drawing from their experience running a seven-figure counseling practice and their own…
- Kid Contractor Podcast with Caleb Auman
Ep 693. Pricing Like a Pro: Lessons from Contractor Expert Andy Mulder
Caleb talks with Andy Mulder of Mulder Outdoors about how great communication, showing up, cleanliness, and finishing strong helped build a premium landscaping…