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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 AumanEp 513. The High Cost of A Cheap price
The hidden costs of cheap prices in contracting work and emphasizing the importance of quality over savings. https://www.companycam.com/podcast Auman Landscape…
Kid Contractor Podcast with Caleb AumanEp 512. lessons learned about pond dredging
Excavation techniques, communication strategies, and safety protocols for efficient pond dredging. https://www.companycam.com/podcast Auman Landscape on…
Kid Contractor Podcast with Caleb AumanEp 511. When Pond Work Gets Sticky
Lessons learned from a challenging commercial pond dredging project. https://www.companycam.com/podcast Auman Landscape on YouTube www.companycam/kcpodcast 14…
Kid Contractor Podcast with Caleb AumanEp 510. Three Brave Questions for Your Partner
Three brave questions to strengthen your relationship and business in this revealing episode. https://www.companycam.com/podcast Auman Landscape on YouTube…
Kid Contractor Podcast with Caleb AumanEp 509. Achieving Balance and Growth
The purchase of an industrial zoned investment property is discussed in this episode. https://www.companycam.com/podcast Auman Landscape on YouTube…
Kid Contractor Podcast with Caleb AumanEp 508. Handling Customer Service Challenges Hawaiian Style
Discussing strategies for handling difficult customers, setting boundaries with clients, and maintaining work-life balance. https://www.companycam.com/podcast…
Kid Contractor Podcast with Caleb AumanEp 507. Island Style: Lessons from a Hawaiian Getaway
Hawaii trip insights from Caleb and Brittany on embracing aloha spirit, empowering employees, and balancing work and family. https://www.companycam.com/podcast…
Kid Contractor Podcast with Caleb AumanEp 506. Why Do We Do This?
Discussing The Sword of Damocles metaphor, communicating risks to crews, and automating solutions to recurring problems. https://www.companycam.com/podcast…
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Ep 505. Discipline or Disappointment
Discipline, motivation, and leadership lessons from Caleb and Brittany. https://www.companycam.com/podcast Auman Landscape on YouTube www.companycam/kcpodcast…
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Ep 504. Some Gave All
"On Behalf of a Grateful Nation." https://www.companycam.com/podcast Auman Landscape on YouTube www.companycam/kcpodcast 14 days FREE and 50% off the first 2…
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Ep 503. Why I Hate Trucks
A new truck purchase leads Caleb into an interesting discussion about vehicles, image, and balancing business needs with personal values…
- Kid Contractor Podcast with Caleb Auman
Ep 502. Creating Systems and Procedures
Implementing vital systems and procedures with Brian and Emily Kellett of Stump Plants in this re-release of the inaugural episode of The Kid Contractor…
- Kid Contractor Podcast with Caleb Auman
Ep 501. What's The Hardest Thing You've Ever Done?
What's the hardest thing you've ever done while pursuing a goal? To help you along your evolution journey as entrepreneurs, download these FREE tools from…
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Ep 500. Our 500th Episode!
Celebrating 500 episodes with business insights and fallacies from some of your favorite past guests! https://www.companycam.com/podcast Auman Landscape on…
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Ep 499. Surround Yourself with People Who Want More
Lessons on setting expectations, improving employee morale, and elevating your team from business owners. https://www.companycam.com/podcast Auman Landscape on…
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Ep 498. The Fog (For Dad)
Take the time to listen to advice with discernment and objectivity. https://www.companycam.com/podcast Auman Landscape on YouTube www.companycam/kcpodcast 14…
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Ep 497. Take Part in The Good Things
Drainage project challenges, mental fatigue, and choosing emotions. We discuss a lengthy drainage job and exhaustion from long hours while also talking about…
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Ep 496. Work On Thyself
Self awareness, marriage coaching, and business updates from Caleb and Brittany in this episode! https://www.companycam.com/podcast Auman Landscape on YouTube…
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Ep.495 Someone is Expecting You Home
Zach Taylor and Alex Parker join the show. Alex shares his near-death experience of surviving a trench collapse, sparking a crucial conversation on trench…
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Ep 494. Let Kids Dream
Zach Taylor talks about his experience visiting Starbuck Excavation in Austrailia and all the fun that was had. https://www.companycam.com/podcast Auman…
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Ep 493. Doom & Bloom (Why Native Plants Matter!!) (Part 2)
Landscaping experts sound the alarm on the extinction crisis and offer native plant solutions to save wildlife. Amy Dutt and Mark Dilley discuss how even small…
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Ep 492. Doom & Bloom (Why Native Plants Matter!!) (Part 1)
Landscaping experts sound the alarm on the extinction crisis and offer native plant solutions to save wildlife. Amy Dutt and Mark Dilley discuss how even small…
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Ep 491. Things I've Learned About Selling Work
Caleb talks changing perspectives on selling work and how to stand out from the competition. https://www.thehardscapeacademy.com/in-person-training…
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Ep 490. An Entire Episode Dedicated to Mulch?
Brit and Caleb discuss proper spring mulching techniques and their thought process regarding mulch jobs. We won't always get this involved on something as…
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Ep 489. Go After The Work You Want
Caleb and Brittany discuss ways to simplify your work and say no to jobs that won't excite you. Hardscape Mastery Event (Apr 26-27th): Virtual & In Person Now…
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Ep 488. Scaling for the Future
Caleb shares lessons from a rental equipment mistake on a job and discusses how they are developing sales talent from within the company. Hardscape Mastery…
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Ep 487. Every Staircase Has a First Step
Caleb discusses how his team is gaining sales experience by taking on hardscape projects independently, and encourages listeners to empower their teams to…
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Ep 486. So Far, I've Chosen Chaos
Caleb and Brittany discuss workplace safety hazards, cherishing time with family, and improving morning routines with children through self-awareness…
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Ep 485. Pushing Through Challenges
Sam from Avid Landscapes discusses his plans to transition his business from mowing to landscaping and hardscaping over the next few years. Now at 18 years…
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Ep 484. Get After it!
This episode features David Fuller discussing how he grew his lawn care business during the pandemic and his plans to pivot towards hardscaping, with tips on…
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Ep 483. Make The Next Move Better
Elmer from Potted Luck and National Planter Supply shares how he has grown his landscaping business through strategic equipment purchases, client qualification…
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Ep 482. The Drawbacks of Being Self-employed
Caleb delves into a thought-provoking Instagram post discussing the drawbacks of being self-employed. Hardscape Mastery Event (Apr 26-27th)…
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Ep 481. What Does Growth Really Mean?
Caleb discusses guiding clients through challenging project decisions and empowering employees to take on sales tasks in this episode with special guest, Levi!…
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Ep 480. A Few Wise Words
Join Caleb as he shares his wild ride getting dental work done to fix his smile, plus some killer sound bites to energize your grind with wisdom on habits…
- Kid Contractor Podcast with Caleb Auman
Ep 479. Achieving Hardscape Mastery
Andy Mulder and Jeremy Swihart join the show to discuss the value of their highly-rated Hardscape Mastery training event happening April 26-27. Secure your…
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Ep. 478 A Day in the Life
Caleb takes listeners along on his sales calls, meetings, and office work over the course of two days, sharing lessons on pricing projects, communicating with…
- Kid Contractor Podcast with Caleb Auman
Ep 477. Getting Set-up for Spring
Caleb and Britt discuss how the Auman Landscape team is preparing for the spring season, including building a new outdoor patio space to showcase design ideas…
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Ep 476. Spring Motivation
Caleb gets you pumped for the spring season ahead with motivational tips on designing projects you're excited about, optimizing your business for maximum…
- Kid Contractor Podcast with Caleb Auman
Ep 475. Reading Our Instagram Comments
Caleb and Brittany read and discuss positive and negative comments from Instagram users about tilt rotators, sharing their experiences using the new excavator…
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Ep 474. Be Surefooted
Caleb and Brittany discuss how hiring a fractional CFO and administrative help is allowed them to scale their construction business, and how they are now…
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Ep 473. Things to Think About
Caleb and Brittany discuss mission statements, employee development, and communication. https://www.thehardscapeacademy.com/in-person-training…
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Ep 472. On the Road to Success
Caleb and Brittany Auman recap their trip to see Jordan Peterson speak and hosting Hardscape Mastery weekend, where they shared lessons on finding opportunity…
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Ep 471. Only When YOU Improve Will Things Get Better
Caleb shares business guidance for contractors plus a bonus segment finds him golfing in Florida with Jeremiah Jennings…
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Ep 470. Telling Your Story
Caleb discusses how understanding storytelling principles can improve communication with clients and help landscaping businesses grow…
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Ep 469. Hiring Help with Our Finances
Brittany and Caleb reveal how partnering with cycle CPA transformed their bookkeeping and unlocked the secrets to scaling their landscaping business…
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Ep 468. Top-line To The Moon (Part 2)
Caleb concludes his discussion with Jeremiah Jennings of Growing Green on scaling their lawn care businesses, with Jeremiah sharing how he grew to $300k annual…
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Ep 467. Top-line To The Moon (Part 1)
Jeremiah Jennings joins the show to discuss scaling his lawn care business to $300k in annual sales, as well as starting a trash and cleaning side business…
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Ep 466. Take The Plunge
We discuss pergola installation and sales with Aaron Cook of Heartland Pergolas in this episode, as well as cold plunging, poker, and more…
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Ep 465. Live from Steamboat Springs 2024 (Part 2)
Jeremy, Andy, and Caleb discuss plans for a new Facebook group, Hardscape Mastery events, building new shops and facilities, and navigating the construction…
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Ep 464. Prime Advice: Lessons from the Primed for Growth Class
AJ and Alicia Brentzel join Caleb and Brittany to discuss lessons from their Prime for Growth business coaching class, including how to create budgets…
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Ep 463. Explaining The Sales Process
Caleb talks reframing your landscape brand promise and using storytelling to effectively solve clients' ugly problems through discovery of real issues and…
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Ep 462. Live from Steamboat Springs 2024 (Part 1)
Guests Andy Mulder, Jeremy Swinehart, and friends join Caleb and Brittany Auman to recount their six-day Colorado sledding trip, including close calls…
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Ep 461. Don't Put Things Off
Caleb talks why you shouldn't put things off and risk being unprepared in this episode of Kid Contractor Podcast…
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Ep 460. Risk Being The Fool
Caleb discusses how risking embarrassment by asking for help from more experienced individuals can help you master new skills…
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Ep 459. 5 Safety Equip MUST HAVES
Do you and your crew members carry satefy equipment? In this episode Caleb and First responder pal Bill Cipparone talk 5 pieces of safety equip you must have!…
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Ep 458. Last Chance To Be Ready for 2024
Caleb emphasizes the importance of setting ambitious goals for the 2024 season and getting operations optimized in the next 30 days through budgeting…
Kid Contractor Podcast with Caleb AumanEp 457. Organizing for Growth
Tired of doing everything yourself and feeling overwhelmed? Discover how Caleb and Brittany used an organizational chart to identify tasks that could be…
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Ep 456. Taking The Guess Work Out Of Company Growth (LMN Debrief) Part 1
Today, Brian Fullerton joins us as we discuss our 2-day adventure to Toronto, Canada, sharing about our recent visit to LMN's HQ. This trip was incredibly…
Kid Contractor Podcast with Caleb AumanEp 455. Adapt to New Technology
Roadshow to Canda! Caleb and Brittany discuss their recent hardscape mastery summit and share business lessons on budgeting software, financial processes, and…
Kid Contractor Podcast with Caleb AumanEp 454. Changing My Thinking
Caleb shares how insights from top entrepreneurs helped him get back on track to crushing his goals. https://www.thehardscapeacademy.com/in-person-training…