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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
Ep 211. Together In The Trades Recap
After a wildly successful marriage conference this past weekend in Nashville, Caleb and Britt discuss their takeaways and how the things they learned can…
- Kid Contractor Podcast with Caleb Auman
Ep 210. It's About Relationships
Luke Scott from LG Scott @lgscottlandscaping shares great advice on starting out from his standpoint as an established business!…
- Kid Contractor Podcast with Caleb Auman
Ep 209. Both Sides Can Win
Both sides can win when the deal is structured as such. That's what a good person will do! https://www.TheHardscapeAcademy.com…
- Kid Contractor Podcast with Caleb Auman
Ep 208. Our Thoughts Make Us What We Are
Caleb and Britt present some powerful quotes from "How To Win Friends And Influence People" by author Dale Carnegie. This is an episode loaded with timeless…
- Kid Contractor Podcast with Caleb Auman
Ep 207. Baseline Principles
We are talking relationship building and marriage advice with Brad and Tammy of Tandem Marriage. They offer some much-needed insights and perspectives!…
- Kid Contractor Podcast with Caleb Auman
Ep 206. Don't Get Lost In The Weeds
Very excited for this episode with Ken Deemer of Pittsburgh Pennsylvania. He and his business partner Patrick have grown to a $6 million landscape construction…
- Kid Contractor Podcast with Caleb Auman
Ep 205. The One Thing
Brit and Caleb discuss "the one thing" that would take their business to the next level. Enjoy! https://www.TheHardscapeAcademy.com…
- Kid Contractor Podcast with Caleb Auman
Ep 204. The Pioneers Get All The Arrows
It's another Fun Friday show where Caleb shares a few of his favorite quotes and audio sound bites. Learn and enjoy! https://www.TheHardscapeAcademy.com…
- Kid Contractor Podcast with Caleb Auman
Ep 203. I Had No Business Being In Business
Caleb and Brittany opine on how sometimes you don't know what you're doing in business and that can be okay. https://www.TheHardscapeAcademy.com…
- Kid Contractor Podcast with Caleb Auman
Ep 202. Remove Friction
Project documentation as discussed with Nicole from Company Cam. This is a great conversation regarding how she selects contractors to work on her house as…
- Kid Contractor Podcast with Caleb Auman
Ep 201. Over-Communicate
Logan Manning and Brian Fullerton join the show to talk about how and why you can't over-communicate with your clients. https://www.TheHardscapeAcademy.com…
- Kid Contractor Podcast with Caleb Auman
Ep 200. Shop Talk With Brian Fullerton
Brian Fullerton from The Fullerton Unfiltered Podcast drops by Auman HQ on his 2022 Shop Tour. He shares insights he's learned from other shop owners and what…
- Kid Contractor Podcast with Caleb Auman
Ep 199. Some Gave All
"On Behalf of a Grateful Nation." https://www.TheHardscapeAcademy.com https://www.togetherinthetrades.com/ Auman Landscape on YouTube Linktree/AumanLandscape…
- Kid Contractor Podcast with Caleb Auman
Ep 198. Quality Time
Caleb shares why stoicism is important and why quality time is important. https://www.TheHardscapeAcademy.com https://www.togetherinthetrades.com/ Auman…
- Kid Contractor Podcast with Caleb Auman
Ep 197. What Is Professional?
You will not be able to command a premium price if people don't see you as a professional service provider. It's been really helpful to see this both as the…
- Kid Contractor Podcast with Caleb Auman
Ep 196. Be Interested Not Interesting
Caleb shares a principle he learned from Dale Carnegie's "How To Win Friends and Influence People" book that has served him well in identifying and meeting the…
- Kid Contractor Podcast with Caleb Auman
Ep 195. They Saw It Coming
Small jobs sold, planned, and executed correctly can be lucrative but they MUST be planned well. I review notes from a lecture I attended at the Central…
- Kid Contractor Podcast with Caleb Auman
Ep 194. Draw Payment Systems
This is how we get paid and how we hope you do too! https://www.TheHardscapeAcademy.com https://www.togetherinthetrades.com/ Auman Landscape on YouTube…
- Kid Contractor Podcast with Caleb Auman
Ep 193. Mistakes Will Be Made
Steve Jobs quotes reviewed by Caleb Auman from Evan Carmichael's youtube channel Top Ten Quotes! https://www.TheHardscapeAcademy.com…
- Kid Contractor Podcast with Caleb Auman
Ep 192. The Fog
Take the time to listen to advice with discernment and objectivity. https://www.TheHardscapeAcademy.com https://www.togetherinthetrades.com/ Auman Landscape on…
- Kid Contractor Podcast with Caleb Auman
Ep 191. What Is Your Art?
Roadshow with Caleb and Brittany. They discuss the trades as an art and provide a shop update! https://www.TheHardscapeAcademy.com…
- Kid Contractor Podcast with Caleb Auman
Ep 190. Back It Up!
How data loss affects a contractor and ways to prevent it! https://www.TheHardscapeAcademy.com https://www.togetherinthetrades.com/ Auman Landscape on YouTube…
- Kid Contractor Podcast with Caleb Auman
Ep 189. What It Takes To Give
Today we get input from Philanthropist Andrew Carnegie on all the things it takes to become a successful and charitable person…
- Kid Contractor Podcast with Caleb Auman
Ep 188. The Cost Of Things
Caleb talks about the rising costs of goods and services, declining birth rates, the shrinking labor pool, and installing fuel tanks at the new shop…
- Kid Contractor Podcast with Caleb Auman
Ep 187. Warranty Policy
Caleb answers a question about how Auman Landscape LLC handles plant warranties. https://www.TheHardscapeAcademy.com https://www.togetherinthetrades.com/ Auman…
- Kid Contractor Podcast with Caleb Auman
Ep 186. Too Much Customer Service?
Caleb and Brittany hold an internal discussion about our customer service mentality. https://www.TheHardscapeAcademy.com https://www.togetherinthetrades.com/…
- Kid Contractor Podcast with Caleb Auman
Ep 185. Don't Argue With A Fool.
In today's show, we discuss more quotes from hundreds of years ago and compare how they are still relevant today. Enjoy quotes from Mark Twain…
- Kid Contractor Podcast with Caleb Auman
Ep 184. Get The Right Machine For The Job.
Another roadshow with Caleb and Brittany… they tried show prep, but this is how it turned out. The takeaway from today: If you need the bigger machine (in…
- Kid Contractor Podcast with Caleb Auman
Ep 183. Quotes with Niccolo Machiavelli
In today's show, we discuss quotes from hundreds of years ago and evaluate how they are STILL relevant in our modern world. https://www.TheHardscapeAcademy.com…
- Kid Contractor Podcast with Caleb Auman
Ep 182. It Takes Time
Learn to be patient as your business grows. It will take time to get it where you want it to be but it's the lessons learned along the way that give you the…
- Kid Contractor Podcast with Caleb Auman
Ep 181. Conclusion of The Montana Adventure
Some of the hardscape elite talk about business concepts, equipment, trucks, and gear as the late-night, fireside chat from Montana concludes. Guest include…
- Kid Contractor Podcast with Caleb Auman
Ep 180. Roadshow And Shop Update
Get the latest on the Auman Worldwide Headquarters shop build as Caleb and Brit podcast while rolling down the highway. Caleb rants about the price of gas and…
- Kid Contractor Podcast with Caleb Auman
Ep 179. The Final Straw!
Shawn Spencer talks about the proverbial "straw that broke the camel's back" causing him to leave residential snow removal behind to concentrate on commercial…
- Kid Contractor Podcast with Caleb Auman
Ep 178. Talking Business Finances With John Pajak!
John is a certified business coach and business owner. He is the creator of the Budgets, Break-Evens, and Bottom Lines Workshop and the Step-by-Step Guide To…
- Kid Contractor Podcast with Caleb Auman
Ep 177. Take The Time
Why its important to TAKE TIME and invest that time in yourself, your relationships, your family, and your sanity. https://www.TheHardscapeAcademy.com…
- Kid Contractor Podcast with Caleb Auman
Ep 176. Reluctant Podcast Guest Talks Contracting In Jersey
Anthony Proto, owner of Proto's Landscaping in South Jersey joins Caleb to discuss increasing efficiency and getting a better hold of your financial situation…
- Kid Contractor Podcast with Caleb Auman
Ep 175. Hire It Out!
Consider if it's worth hiring out a project to someone more efficient and effective in order to complete tasks. Today we are talking with Jason Creel from Lawn…
- Kid Contractor Podcast with Caleb Auman
Ep 174. What Did We Just Witness?
Did you hear that scream? Halfway through the podcast, we hear a lady screaming from across the road! What was going on? Jeremiah Jennings from Sweet Home…
- Kid Contractor Podcast with Caleb Auman
Ep 132. Have Crystal Clear Expectations.
Being upfront and clear, crystal clear with expectations on the job will help you foster and maintain good relationships with clients and your employees. Britt…
- Kid Contractor Podcast with Caleb Auman
Ep 172. A Lot Of People Are Starting Their Own Business!
Starting out with a new business created in 2020, Jonathan Levan of Whitetail Creek Lawns talks about how his new business is performing…
- Kid Contractor Podcast with Caleb Auman
Ep 171. Excavator By Day Lawn Care By Weekend
Running a lawn business and working for an excavating company and the challenges therein with Travis from Marsbros! https://www.TheHardscapeAcademy.com…
- Kid Contractor Podcast with Caleb Auman
Ep 170. We Are For Free Thought
Discussion about free thought and business management. Interview with Brian Fullerton from the Green Industry Hype House. https://www.TheHardscapeAcademy.com…
- Kid Contractor Podcast with Caleb Auman
Ep 169. Kiss Of Death To A Contractor
Entertaining the pros and cons of tradeshows. Caleb and Britt podcast from their local home and garden show and offer plenty of insights for contractors and…
- Kid Contractor Podcast with Caleb Auman
Ep 168. Rise Of The Machines
Robotics and the rise of autonomous mowers. Interview with Brett Goodyear from the Green Industry Hype House. Enjoy! https://www.TheHardscapeAcademy.com…
- Kid Contractor Podcast with Caleb Auman
Ep 167. Shop Build Update
Lessons learned as the shop build has begun. Topics range from customer service and logistics to site preparation work and things I'll never rush again…
- Kid Contractor Podcast with Caleb Auman
Ep 166. What Is Normal Life?
Jason from Highland Lawnworks who is a law enforcement officer and lawncare business owner talks about life in both of those worlds…
- Kid Contractor Podcast with Caleb Auman
Ep 165. Tempus Fugit (Time Flies)
Blake Albertson of B&B Lawn Care and Caleb talk about how time is just flying by in their businesses. https://www.TheHardscapeAcademy.com…
- Kid Contractor Podcast with Caleb Auman
Ep 164. Don't Take The Job
It's OK to turn down work. Enjoy an engaging conversation with Chris Horning on today's Kid Contractor Podcast. https://www.TheHardscapeAcademy.com…
- Kid Contractor Podcast with Caleb Auman
Ep 163. Cut The Fat
Today's focus is on trimming overhead and running lean. John from Signature Landscape Corp joins us at the Lawntreprenuer and Hardscape Academy Hype House. We…
- Kid Contractor Podcast with Caleb Auman
Ep 162. Bring People Together
Today I'm talking about employee hiring and retention with the Lawncare Rookie himself -- Naylor Taliaferro. Thanks to Lawntrapreneur Academy and The Hardscape…
- Kid Contractor Podcast with Caleb Auman
Ep 161. I Want To Be What They Are
We are talking about building businesses and leadership with Allyn Hane, "The Lawn Care Nut." Allyn started an eCommerce business to help DIY'rs and Industry…
- Kid Contractor Podcast with Caleb Auman
Ep 160. The Show of Firsts with ADS Drainage
This episode was loads of fun and possibly the funniest "corporate" podcast I've ever done. It's full of value and great information!…
- Kid Contractor Podcast with Caleb Auman
Ep 159. We Are Grateful
This episode focuses on being grateful for the things we have. Caleb & Brit are grateful for you who listen and in this road trip edition of the show are…
- Kid Contractor Podcast with Caleb Auman
Ep 158. Poolside Chat About Pricing For 2022 And Beyond w/ Brian Fullerton, John Siegers, Paul Jamison Part 2
This is Part 2 of the Poolside Chat. Part 1 is episode #308 of The Fullerton Unfiltered Podcast. (Start there and then come back here for the conclusion)…
- Kid Contractor Podcast with Caleb Auman
Ep 157. More From The Montana Adventure - Part 4
This is the next to the last episode of The Montana series. Caleb hosts a roundtable discussion focused on hardscaping, tilt rotators, snowmobiling, life, and…
- Kid Contractor Podcast with Caleb Auman
Ep 156. The 2022 Hype House Front Porch Show
Christian Schlogel is interviewed by Hype House guests A.J. Brentzel. Andy Mulder , John Siegers, and Caleb Auman. This is a great conversation! Enjoy.
- Kid Contractor Podcast with Caleb Auman
Ep 155. You Are In Control
We are talking business with Andy Mulder, A J Brentzel, and Christian Schlogel as we are on the road to see a 95-ton excavator near the Green Industry Hype…
- Kid Contractor Podcast with Caleb Auman
Ep 154. I Promise It's Better This Time!
This episode focuses on industry news featuring a panel of contributors from the Green Industry Hype house brought to you by both the Lawntreprenuer Academy…
- Kid Contractor Podcast with Caleb Auman
Ep 153. The Montana Adventure Part 3
The Montana series continues... Caleb hosts a roundtable discussion focused on hardscaping, tilt rotators, snowmobiling, life, and more. Guests include…
- Kid Contractor Podcast with Caleb Auman
152. The Montana Adventure Part 2
In this series, Caleb hosts a roundtable discussion focused on hardscaping, tilt rotators, snowmobiling, life, and more. Guests include Tournoux Landcare…