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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 151. How Can I Improve?
Tigran Gertz is our guest and shares his story of moving to America and starting the entrepreneurial journey. Truly fascinating. Enjoy!…
- Kid Contractor Podcast with Caleb Auman
Ep 150. Put It In Your Contract!
Lessons learned with Alex Kirby, owner of Trifecta Landscape. This episode was recorded at the 2022 Green Industry Hype House and sponsored by The Hardscape…
- Kid Contractor Podcast with Caleb Auman
Ep 149. The Montana Adventure! Part 1 of 3
In this 3 part series, Caleb hosts a roundtable discussion focused on hardscaping, tilt rotators, snowmobiling, life, and more. Guests include Tournoux…
- Kid Contractor Podcast with Caleb Auman
Ep 148. Attention To Detail & Dedication To Quality
Today Caleb is joined by Dan Wheeler of River City Fence, a multi-generation company in Fulton, Illinois, and host of The Fence Industry Podcast. Find out what…
- Kid Contractor Podcast with Caleb Auman
Ep 147. Another Podcast Experiment
We are always willing to try new things with the podcast. Today's show was recorded at the airport in Denver and Caleb is answering questions from an Instagram…
- Kid Contractor Podcast with Caleb Auman
Ep 146. Help The Next Guy! Int w/ Tee Time Landscaping.
Today we interview Trevor Parker of Tee Time Landscaping, a young hustler in the industry. He shares his journey to becoming an entrepreneur and how mentors…
- Kid Contractor Podcast with Caleb Auman
Ep 145. Let Ethics Guide You. Interview w/ Alex Nickens
This is a powerful conversation with Alex Nickens about growing his business over the last 10 years. We talk about the lessons learned and what's ahead in the…
- Kid Contractor Podcast with Caleb Auman
Ep 144. Go Full-Time Young Man!
Jake debates leaving his job to go full-time with his lawn and landscape business and we talk through the process. https://www.TheHardscapeAcademy.com…
- Kid Contractor Podcast with Caleb Auman
Ep 143. Budget Talk with Brittany and Caleb
Today's podcast is a discussion about setting up a budget for the upcoming year, which we're kind of excited to do. However, we're a little scared to see what…
- Kid Contractor Podcast with Caleb Auman
Ep 142. What is Dreaded in Your Business?
An intense discussion with Nick Carlson, the founder of Mulch Mate. Hear his start-up story, what keeps him motivated, and how he finds and keeps good…
- Kid Contractor Podcast with Caleb Auman
Ep 141. Fun Friday Employee Stories with Paul Jamison
Paul shares some amazing employee stories from way back and the lessons learned along the way. Enjoy! https://www.TheHardscapeAcademy.com…
- Kid Contractor Podcast with Caleb Auman
Ep 140. High-End Landscaping Down Under
Today we are speaking with Joel Barnett of Instyle Gardens from Australia. This is a great conversation learning about how landscaping and contracting is…
- Kid Contractor Podcast with Caleb Auman
Ep 139. Questions For Brittany
In today's episode Brittany and Caleb answer listener questions sent to @aumanlandscapellc on Instagram. There are questions about skid-steer loaders, dump…
- Kid Contractor Podcast with Caleb Auman
Ep 138. If You Build It
Caleb and Brit talk about lessons learned so far in the build of their new shop. As always some good lessons you can apply to your business. Enjoy!…
- Kid Contractor Podcast with Caleb Auman
Ep 137. Back To Zero
Do the things outlined in this podcast to improve your business. Today's show with Caleb and Brittany is loaded with ideas to springboard into 2022. You'll…
- Kid Contractor Podcast with Caleb Auman
Ep 136. Dive In! - Int w/ Craig Sheller of Sheller Outdoor Living
Pool construction and general hardscape construction discussion with Craig Sheller of Sheller Outdoor Living. This is a fantastic discussion about lessons…
- Kid Contractor Podcast with Caleb Auman
Ep 135. Less Is More w/ Brittany Auman
Brittany and Caleb discuss the areas they plan on cutting back in during 2022 and those areas where they will be going full throttle in the year ahead. It's an…
- Kid Contractor Podcast with Caleb Auman
Ep 134. Let Them Learn - Int w/ John from Signature Landscape
Today we have great info from John with Signature Landscape Corp. Enjoy this conversation as we talk business philosophies and principles…
- Kid Contractor Podcast with Caleb Auman
Ep 133. CALEB RANT! (FIRE)
Today Caleb goes off with some of the absolute best advice he has. You are sure to enjoy the episode and pick up some actionable insights…
- Kid Contractor Podcast with Caleb Auman
Ep 132. Ethical Upselling
In this episode, Caleb discusses his revelation or epiphany that it is OK to upsell your clients if you genuinely believe in your products. Merry Christmas and…
- Kid Contractor Podcast with Caleb Auman
Ep 131. Industry News
In today's episode, Caleb provides a quick rundown on the latest industry news and he opines on the news with his usual wit and insights that can provide you…
- Kid Contractor Podcast with Caleb Auman
Ep 130. CRM, Brit, Advice, & the Shop
Today we talk about managing customer databases for future business the difficulty of business and marriage and many other topics of great interest…
- Kid Contractor Podcast with Caleb Auman
Ep 129. The Labor Pool Is Shallow.
In this episode, we talk about where have all the workers gone? Where has all the talent gone? Plus we dive into a few other side tangents…
- Kid Contractor Podcast with Caleb Auman
Ep 128. Rent Or Buy The Right Machines!
In the short episode, we talk about the importance of renting or buying the right sized machine for the project in order to make it go as smoothly and…
- Kid Contractor Podcast with Caleb Auman
Ep 127. Roadshow
Returning from the Spencer bash, an annual event held by Spencer Lawncare for their YouTube followers on their channel Spencer Lawncare, we have this roadshow…
- Kid Contractor Podcast with Caleb Auman
Ep 126. Our Shop Build Update - FINALLY!
Today on the show details of how we closed on the land finally our future goals and aspirations for the facility how you can be involved with it. We are…
- Kid Contractor Podcast with Caleb Auman
Ep 125. Who Is Responsible For The Project?
On today's show, we talk about contractor responsibility, and Caleb shares his thoughts on a guide to operating a successful design-build business that he has…
- Kid Contractor Podcast with Caleb Auman
Ep 124. Better Your Business!
Today, Caleb talks about a few articles recently published at HardscapeMagazine.com. Not only will this information help to better your business but Caleb will…
- Kid Contractor Podcast with Caleb Auman
Ep 123. Using Technology To Serve Customers
Today Caleb talks with Chris Noone from SiteOne. They discuss how technology is moving the hardscape and landscape industry forward and how SiteOne is adapting…
- Kid Contractor Podcast with Caleb Auman
Ep 122. Your Financial Future
Caleb and his Father-In-Law, Mark, discuss the necessity of making sure you're thinking not only about your current financial situation but your financial…
- Kid Contractor Podcast with Caleb Auman
Ep 121. Industry News Report
I'm never afraid to try new things. This episode might have been a little rough but I think we can refine this concept and make it something pretty cool…
- Kid Contractor Podcast with Caleb Auman
Ep 120. The Trucks & Machines Episode
Today Caleb and Brit are talking about trucks, acquiring trucks and machines, and their philosophy on managing their fleet. Plus they are answering listener…
- Kid Contractor Podcast with Caleb Auman
Ep 119. Sales Talk And Shop Talk
Caleb and Brit share ideas for improving company sales and update us on their new shop and Black Friday deals at TheHardscapeAcademy.com. Happy Thanksgiving!…
- Kid Contractor Podcast with Caleb Auman
Ep 118. Take A Rest!
Caleb shares his thoughts on the need to sometimes take a break. Happy Thanksgiving! https://www.TheHardscapeAcademy.com Auman Landscape on YouTube…
- Kid Contractor Podcast with Caleb Auman
Ep 117. Success Leaves Clues! Key Takeaways From LAL 2021 w/ Caleb Auman & Brian Fullerton Part 1
Today it's a debrief from the exciting weekend which was LAL 2021. Brian Fullerton from the Fullerton Unfiltered podcast and Caleb give their breakdown and…
- Kid Contractor Podcast with Caleb Auman
Ep 116 The Value & Tips Show
"The fool learns from experience the wise man learns from the fool." Today Caleb and Brit share some of the lessons they've learned to avoid repeating mistakes…
- Kid Contractor Podcast with Caleb Auman
Ep 115. Takeaways From LAL 2021
Enjoy another roadshow as Caleb and Brit share their highlights and takeaways from Brian Fullerton's Lawntrapreneur Academy Live 2021 this past weekend in…
- Kid Contractor Podcast with Caleb Auman
Ep 114. Third Quarter Review
Caleb and Brit are on the road again and use the time to update you on how Auman Landscape LLC., performed in the third quarter of the year…
- Kid Contractor Podcast with Caleb Auman
Ep 113. Addressing Problems In The Business
Caleb and Brittany have a discussion about problems in the company and how we are addressing them as well as discussing the time we hired a consultant in the…
- Kid Contractor Podcast with Caleb Auman
Ep 112. Going Through Notes
We've got a barnburner show for you so grab a notepad. Caleb is sharing some notes he took at an LMN event. There's a lot of takeaways and interesting…
- Kid Contractor Podcast with Caleb Auman
Ep 111. Caleb's Road Rant!
On the road again with Caleb and Brit. In today's episode, Caleb pokes holes in the mantra that you should fail often and fail hard. Why does he not like it…
- Kid Contractor Podcast with Caleb Auman
Ep 110. Time For A Shop Update
In this episode, Brit and Caleb discuss the current progress on the new Auman Landscape shop buy/build project and lessons they are learning along the way…
- Kid Contractor Podcast with Caleb Auman
Ep 109. Answering Your Questions From Sedona, Arizona.
In this episode, Caleb and Brittany answer questions from you folks on Instagram and we even mention who it's from! We have been doing a lot of traveling and…
- Kid Contractor Podcast with Caleb Auman
Ep 108. GIE Live Podcast with Spencers Lawncare!
At GIE Expo last week we had the pleasure of being a part of the Influencer Live Event on Friday Morning. We interviewed Spencers Lawncare with a LIVE studio…
- Kid Contractor Podcast with Caleb Auman
Ep 107. GIE Takeaways and Review Part 2
Brit and Caleb review their experiences and events at the 2021 Green Industry Expo which just concluded in Louisville, Kentucky. Part 1 is episode #106…
- Kid Contractor Podcast with Caleb Auman
Ep 106. GIE Takeaways and Review Part 1
Brit and Caleb review their experiences and events at the 2021 Green Industry Expo which just concluded in Louisville, Kentucky…
- Kid Contractor Podcast with Caleb Auman
Ep 105. Protect Your Neck
Insurance for a business is an absolute must-have. In this episode we have a very fun and informative conversation discussing the pitfalls of not having…
- Kid Contractor Podcast with Caleb Auman
Ep 104. Contractor Lessons
Lessons learned and they sure run deep they don't go away and they don't come cheap there's no way around it because this world turns, on lessons learned. from…
- Kid Contractor Podcast with Caleb Auman
Ep 103. THE STORY! Part 3 of 3
Here's part 3, the third and final episode, of the long-awaited story of Caleb and Brittany digging out from the crash of Caleb's company and how Auman…
- Kid Contractor Podcast with Caleb Auman
Ep 102. Random Advice & The Auman's GIE Schedule
In this episode, Brittany and Caleb discuss a wide variety of topics. There is lots of helpful advice and musings as well as details on where they will be at…
- Kid Contractor Podcast with Caleb Auman
Ep 101. THE STORY! Part 2 of 3
Here's part 2 of the long-awaited story of Caleb and Brittany digging out from the crash of Caleb's company and how Auman Landscape, LLC. was birthed. Part 1…
- Kid Contractor Podcast with Caleb Auman
Ep 100. THE STORY! Part 1 of 3
Here's part 1 of the long-awaited story of Caleb and Brittany digging out from the crash of Caleb's company and how Auman Landscape, LLC. was birthed…
- Kid Contractor Podcast with Caleb Auman
Ep 99. Do Less
Today's podcast focuses on this question. What could you do less of thus allowing you to do more? It's a question every business owner must wrestle with and…
- Kid Contractor Podcast with Caleb Auman
Ep 98. My Podcast Introspective Therapy Session Part 2
This is the conclusion of a two-part series where Caleb reviews audio from Jordan Peterson and debates and internalizes how it applies to him and how he can…
- Kid Contractor Podcast with Caleb Auman
Ep 97. My Podcast Introspective Therapy Session Part 1
In this two-part series, Caleb reviews audio from Jordan Peterson and debates and internalizes how it applies to him and how he can better himself, his…
- Kid Contractor Podcast with Caleb Auman
Ep 96. You're Never Alone in Business Part 2
Today's episode is the conclusion from Ep. #95. Recently having sold his asphalt paving company and retiring we get the pleasure of talking to Bruce Hein of…
- Kid Contractor Podcast with Caleb Auman
Ep 95. You're Never Alone in Business Part 1
Recently having sold his asphalt paving company and retiring we get the pleasure of talking to Bruce Hein of Spires Paving. Much wisdom and knowledge are…
- Kid Contractor Podcast with Caleb Auman
Ep 94. Don't Plan On Things Going Perfectly
Caleb and Brit discuss how things won't always go perfectly so learn how to plan and price accordingly. https://www.TheHardscapeAcademy.com Auman Landscape on…
- Kid Contractor Podcast with Caleb Auman
Ep 93. Becoming A Better Steward Of The Land
Today we are talking with John Pajak about better lawn care practices. We also discuss saving the earthworms and honeybees and we hit on several other best…
- Kid Contractor Podcast with Caleb Auman
Ep 92. Positivity Is A Force Multiplier!
The power of a positive mindset is a massive force. "Positivity is a force multiplier" - Colin Powell. Today we are talking with a young hustler, Christian…