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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 91. New Perspective After A Day In The Field
In today's podcast, Brit and I share our thoughts and takeaways from witnessing a pool install and touring the @jsquaredoutdoor shop!…
- Kid Contractor Podcast with Caleb Auman
Ep 90. Become an Overnight Success
In today's episode, Caleb Auman interviews the host of the Green Industry Podcast, Paul Jamison. Their conversation focuses on how important good company…
- Kid Contractor Podcast with Caleb Auman
Ep 89. 23 Year Old Running A $5 Million Company Midseason Check-In!
Check out episodes 18 and 19 for the prequel to this one. Once again our guest is Riley Marvin a young guy with a big business mindset…
- Kid Contractor Podcast with Caleb Auman
Ep 88. Building Stronger Marriages and Growing Relationships
A deep conversation with Kevin from Bare Root Landscape in Monument Colorado. We discuss his tips for creating better relationships and running a profitable…
- Kid Contractor Podcast with Caleb Auman
Ep 87. Rock 'n' It With Parker Rock 'n' Dirt
Today we are talking with a family-owned and operated company. Everything from starting, building, and growing a 20+ year excavating business…
- Kid Contractor Podcast with Caleb Auman
Ep 86. Contract Talk
Brit and Caleb discuss contract verbiage and liability issues. https://www.TheHardscapeAcademy.com Auman Landscape on YouTube…
- Kid Contractor Podcast with Caleb Auman
Ep 85. The Value of Work
In today's informative episode we talk about organizing your day and unit pricing. https://www.TheHardscapeAcademy.com Auman Landscape on YouTube…
- Kid Contractor Podcast with Caleb Auman
Ep 84. 3 Topics with Caleb and Brit
How did you ever get by without it, we discuss 3 topics one of which is regarding buying a machine and wondering how we ever got along without it - Enjoy!…
- Kid Contractor Podcast with Caleb Auman
Ep 83. The Road Home Show (Random Topics of Interest)
Brit and Caleb discuss random topics while driving home from Silver Lake, Michigan back home to beautiful Fairfield County Ohio…
- Kid Contractor Podcast with Caleb Auman
Ep 82. Answering Your Questions From Instagram DM's
On the road to Silver Lake, Michigan, and taking time to answer all the Direct Messages and questions sent to us via Instagram…
- Kid Contractor Podcast with Caleb Auman
Ep 81. It's Always Picking Up
We have an interesting conversation with Erica, owner of Kroopins Poopin Scoopin a lucrative pet waste removal service in Michigan. Give it a listen!…
- Kid Contractor Podcast with Caleb Auman
Ep 80. Make More Time!
I just got off an interesting coaching call through The Hardscape Academy. This was a really motivating call and we were able to think through some tough…
- Kid Contractor Podcast with Caleb Auman
Ep 79. FOR THE GEAR HEADS!
Today we feature a special guest from ECHO. I had a really interesting conversation about autonomous mowers and about two-stroke engines and how they work and…
- Kid Contractor Podcast with Caleb Auman
Ep 78. The Importance of Change Orders
Today I'm talking with Paul of PGL also know as the Miami Landscaper. We discuss change orders and the importance of communication skills!…
- Kid Contractor Podcast with Caleb Auman
Ep 77. Extreme Delegation - Extreme Ownership
When you delegate you have to accept that people might make mistakes, you then have to own it, but be a gracious leader. https://www.TheHardscapeAcademy.com…
- Kid Contractor Podcast with Caleb Auman
Ep 76. Invest In Thyself
In another fun roadshow, rolling up Interstate 65, Caleb and Brittany discuss where should one invest? Enjoy! https://www.TheHardscapeAcademy.com Auman…
- Kid Contractor Podcast with Caleb Auman
Ep 75. How Do We Make Money On It?
Eavesdrop on an early morning business discussion with Pap (Brits Dad) as we podcast from Destin, Florida. https://www.TheHardscapeAcademy.com Auman Landscape…
- Kid Contractor Podcast with Caleb Auman
Ep 74. Things You Should Have
Podcasting from Destin, Florida we talk about some of the things in life that Caleb Auman feels it is important to have. https://www.TheHardscapeAcademy.com…
- Kid Contractor Podcast with Caleb Auman
Ep 73. Choose Wise Counsel
Our attorney and good friend Dan Barham joins us on the show today to talk about choosing an attorney when to seek counsel from an attorney, and some other fun…
- Kid Contractor Podcast with Caleb Auman
Ep 72. Road Show with Caleb and Brittany
Anything and everything between Ohio and Nashville, Tennesse! Employees, contracts, planting technique, types of rip rap, you name it….it's in here…
- Kid Contractor Podcast with Caleb Auman
Ep 71. The Evolution Of Our Estimating Process
Another Caleb and Brittany episode that starts out with good intentions and gets sidetracked as usual. Today they talk about qualifying leads, managing…
- Kid Contractor Podcast with Caleb Auman
Ep 70. Where Our Head Is At
Caleb and Brittany are back on the podcast today! They discuss what they would do if they were to pick up and move their operations to another state. Also…
- Kid Contractor Podcast with Caleb Auman
Ep 69. Growing In 2021: Shop Tour, Equipment, And Growing The Company
We met up with Logan Manning, Earth Advocate, who is actually a local to the Kid Contractor Podcast. It was a great day of touring Logan's shop and talking…
- Kid Contractor Podcast with Caleb Auman
Ep 68. Get Organized To Solve Problems
Join us today for a fun episode with Luke from CompanyCam. Hear his start-up story and how he found a problem in his industry and solved it by starting…
- Kid Contractor Podcast with Caleb Auman
Ep 67. Auman's Second Quarter Review Show
Brittany and Caleb discuss the status of their landscape design/build company, Auman Landscape, now that the second quarter of 2021 is over. Enjoy a fun…
- Kid Contractor Podcast with Caleb Auman
Ep 66. Fun Friday Show With Brit
Today's episode is your classic Kid Contractor trainwreck of value and banter between Caleb and Brittany, enjoy! https://www.TheHardscapeAcademy.com Auman…
- Kid Contractor Podcast with Caleb Auman
Ep 65. The IRS is Coming to Take Stuff!
Join us today as we talk with our long-time mentor and friend, Mr. Woody Winfree. Woody was with us through the crash of Caleb's first company and has been our…
- Kid Contractor Podcast with Caleb Auman
Ep 64. No Backup Plan
A broad range of topics was covered in the show today plus a few random musings from Caleb. You'll really appreciate some of the deeper concepts regarding…
- Kid Contractor Podcast with Caleb Auman
Ep 63. Fun Friday Show with My Brother. Front Porch Talk, Work, 4th of July, Tech, Aliens, and More!
This is a show that I was unsure should even be released in the first place. It's a conversation with my brother on everything from work and landscaping to…
- Kid Contractor Podcast with Caleb Auman
Ep 62. Is a Lawncare Franchise a Good Option?
In this episode, I have a conversation with Kirk who purchased into a Lawncare franchise organization. We talk about what benefits he has seen from it and we…
- Kid Contractor Podcast with Caleb Auman
Ep 61. When It's Time To Fire Clients
Today it's a conversation with my brother Noah about how he made the hard and scary decision to close part of his company in order to focus on the more…
- Kid Contractor Podcast with Caleb Auman
Ep 60. Getting Beyond Kid Contractor Status
Today we speak with AJ Brentzel of Brex Enterprises. a $10 million a year excavating and pipeline dirt work company. Learn how building a bigger business…
- Kid Contractor Podcast with Caleb Auman
Ep 59. How Evan Koehler Is Growing His Landscape Business Part 2
Today's episode is the conclusion of a great discussion I had with Evan Koehler of Evans Companies in Rochester, Minnesota. Learn how he is growing his young…
- Kid Contractor Podcast with Caleb Auman
Ep 58. How Evan Koehler Is Growing His Landscape Business Part 1
Today's episode is part 1 of a great discussion I had with Evan Koehler. Learn how he is growing his young landscape design-build firm in this two-part…
- Kid Contractor Podcast with Caleb Auman
Ep 57. Light Up The Night
How to design and install landscape lighting systems. In this episode, we discuss the principles of landscape lighting and all things involved with John…
- Kid Contractor Podcast with Caleb Auman
Ep 56. Making Lemonade From Lemons
Monday was an unusual day with more unknowns than usual. It started with an unknown smell in the truck... Over the years in our business, we have learned how…
- Kid Contractor Podcast with Caleb Auman
Ep 55. Why We Quit Lawncare
Selling a lawn care business can be a profitable venture that allows you to pivot into a different business with the money earned from the sale. In this…
- Kid Contractor Podcast with Caleb Auman
Ep 54. A Start-up Story... Part 2 (Conclusion)
The challenges in business start-ups and entrepreneurship seem to be the same across the board. Today you get to hear part 2 of my father-in-law's start-up…
- Kid Contractor Podcast with Caleb Auman
Ep 53. Do As I Say Not As I Do?
Our conference, Together in the Trades, was all about work/life balance. So after an entire day of working what do we cap the night with…a podcast with our…
- Kid Contractor Podcast with Caleb Auman
Ep 52. A Start-up Story... Part 1
The challenges in business start-ups and entrepreneurship seem to be the same across the board. Today you get to hear my father-in-law's start-up story of his…
- Kid Contractor Podcast with Caleb Auman
Ep 51. Murphy's Law
What can go wrong ... will go wrong! Stories and other musings from your host Caleb Auman. https://www.TheHardscapeAcademy.com Auman Landscape on YouTube…
- Kid Contractor Podcast with Caleb Auman
Ep 50. Proper Planning Is Profitable.
Today's show is going to be about the importance of being prepared. Learn how poor preparation eats up your profitability while proper planning and preparation…
- Kid Contractor Podcast with Caleb Auman
Ep 49. Together In The Trades Summary And Communication Tips.
The Together in the Trades Marriage Conference was a huge success. Thanks to everyone who attended and to our incredible event sponsors. In today's episode…
- Kid Contractor Podcast with Caleb Auman
Ep 48. Musings from the Waco Texas "Tiny House."
Caleb and Brittany discuss the "tiny house" they are staying in and other musings about contracting and life. It's a fun episode that you will definitely…
- Kid Contractor Podcast with Caleb Auman
Ep 47. 20 Years Old and Running a Seven Figure Construction Company
Learning, growing, and building a construction company at a young age presents its own unique set of challenges. Today's guest, Bridger Snow from Utah, is…
- Kid Contractor Podcast with Caleb Auman
Ep 46. Some Clients Don't Deserve YOU!
25-year-old, JoeDipace talks about his decision to pivot out of Lawncare into lawn treatments and the apprehension and excitement that comes with turning down…
- Kid Contractor Podcast with Caleb Auman
Ep 45. Be Persistent!
Caleb believes the first 3 to 5 years are the "make or break" years for a company. Today's show will motivate you to BE PERSISTENT! He also talks about…
- Kid Contractor Podcast with Caleb Auman
Ep 44. YOU Are The First Responder Part 2
This is the continuation of Episode #42 where we talk with Caleb's longtime friend and firefighter/paramedic professional about how to respond to an accident…
- Kid Contractor Podcast with Caleb Auman
Ep 43. Memorial Day, A Day for Reverence and Celebration!
For Those That Gave All... https://www.TheHardscapeAcademy.com Auman Landscape on YouTube www.thehardscapeacademy.com/linktree @aumanlandscapellc…
- Kid Contractor Podcast with Caleb Auman
Ep 42. YOU Are The First Responder Part 1
In this two-part episode, we talk with Caleb's longtime friend and firefighter/paramedic professional about how to respond to an accident that involves bodily…
- Kid Contractor Podcast with Caleb Auman
Ep 41. Taking the Bull By The Horns!
There will be times in your company when you have to intentionally lead and help your team navigate difficult situations. In today's exciting episode Caleb and…
- Kid Contractor Podcast with Caleb Auman
Ep 40. Team and Project Management Strategies
Caleb discusses the AM and PM huddle from Creative Hardscape on how to daily manage a project. Plus he covers many other topics including a review of the first…
- Kid Contractor Podcast with Caleb Auman
Ep 39. Don't Burn Bridges!
On today's edition of The Kid Contractor Podcast, Caleb and Brit discuss a wide array of topics and even make a few "live" phone calls to some fellow…
- Kid Contractor Podcast with Caleb Auman
Ep 38. All In On Hardscaping! The Mike Pletz Interview.
Today Caleb talks with Toronto-based Mike Pletz from How To Hardscape. Learn how Mike decided to go "All In" on the hardscaping business and some of his key…
- Kid Contractor Podcast with Caleb Auman
Ep 37. You Can Lead A Horse To Water...
Tune in to Caleb and Brittany while they work through some decisions on hiring and delegating within their company and also outside the company…
- Kid Contractor Podcast with Caleb Auman
Ep 36. Auman Landscape First Quarter Review
Brittany and Caleb discuss the status of their landscape design/build company, Auman Landscape, now that the first quarter of 2021 is over. Enjoy the…
- Kid Contractor Podcast with Caleb Auman
Ep 35. Who is Running Your Business? Interview w/ Matt LaMarsh
Caleb talks with Matt LaMarsh about building and selling his lawn care company for a profit. They also discuss many other intriguing business philosophies and…
- Kid Contractor Podcast with Caleb Auman
Ep 34. Getting Debt-Free and Managing Company Finances
Andy Mulder, owner of Mulder Outdoors in northwest Indiana is our special guest today. We have a great conversation about business profitability and how to get…
- Kid Contractor Podcast with Caleb Auman
Ep 33. On The Road Again….Instagram Q&A w/ Caleb Auman
We put out a question bubble on our Instagram story last week and this episode is simply answering a few of those questions for you. A mix of information from…
- Kid Contractor Podcast with Caleb Auman
Ep 32. Tandem Marriage...The Art of Being in Sync with Your Spouse.
Today Caleb talks with Brad and Tami Miller who will be keynote speakers at the Together In The Trades Conference, June 12, 2021, in Waco, TX. They have been…