Caleb Auman

Kid Contractor Podcast with Caleb Auman

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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.

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Caleb Auman

Episodes

Ep 71. The Evolution Of Our Estimating Process 04.08.2021 49:31

Another Caleb and Brittany episode that starts out with good intentions and gets sidetracked as usual. Today they talk about qualifying leads, managing customer expectations, estimating projects, and a few other things. Enjoy the show! https://www. TheHardscapeAcademy.com Auman Landscape on YouTube www.thehardscapeacademy.com/linktree @aumanlandscapellc LMN Software Code: AUMAN25 Latux Diamond...

Ep 70. Where Our Head Is At 02.08.2021 46:33

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 covered in this episode is everything else that popped up in their heads. It's another fun show. Enjoy! https://www. TheHardscapeAcademy.com Auman Landscape on YouTube www.thehardscapeacademy.com/linktree @aumanlandscapellc LMN Software Code...

Ep 69. Growing In 2021: Shop Tour, Equipment, And Growing The Company 30.07.2021 54:32

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 about some of the equipment purchases he has made recently to allow his company to grow. https://www. TheHardscapeAcademy.com Auman Landscape on YouTube www.thehardscapeacademy.com/linktree @aumanlandscapellc LMN Software Code: AUMAN25 Latu...

Ep 68. Get Organized To Solve Problems 28.07.2021 54:21

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 CompanyCam. CompanyCam is an app that allows you to communicate and document job site photos. https://www. TheHardscapeAcademy.com Auman Landscape on YouTube www.thehardscapeacademy.com/linktree @aumanlandscapellc LMN Software Code: AUMAN25 La...

Ep 67. Auman's Second Quarter Review Show 26.07.2021 53:28

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 conversation highlighting many lessons learned. We talk about the value of a good bookkeeper, profit margins, payroll taxes, saving money, Together In The Trades, and a whole lot more. https://www. TheHardscapeAcademy.com Auman Landscape on YouT...

Ep 66. Fun Friday Show With Brit 23.07.2021 26:49

Today's episode is your classic Kid Contractor trainwreck of value and banter between Caleb and Brittany, enjoy! https://www. TheHardscapeAcademy.com Auman Landscape on YouTube www.thehardscapeacademy.com/linktree @aumanlandscapellc LMN Software Code: AUMAN25 Latux Diamond Blades : AUMAN NDS Drainage Certification FREE: www. PermaPaverEdging.com www.gpstrackit.com/auman (844) 947-1553 www....

Ep 65. The IRS is Coming to Take Stuff! 21.07.2021 1:14:43

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 CPA ever since. Caleb and Woody talk about what it was like to receive "love" letters from the IRS and file bankruptcy and how they handled the situation. https://www. TheHardscapeAcademy.com Auman Landscape on YouTube www.thehardscapeacad...

Ep 64. No Backup Plan 19.07.2021 40:51

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 whether or not you should have a "Plan B" for your business. We also covered some financial issues and a whole lot more. Enjoy! https://www. TheHardscapeAcademy.com Auman Landscape on YouTube www.thehardscapeacademy.com/linktree @aumanlandsc...

Ep 63. Fun Friday Show with My Brother. Front Porch Talk, Work, 4th of July, Tech, Aliens, and More! 16.07.2021 44:34

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 aliens, new technology, and even robotic dogs. I think you'll enjoy eavesdropping on this podcast episode. Enjoy! https://www. TheHardscapeAcademy.com Auman Landscape on YouTube www.thehardscapeacademy.com/linktree @aumanlandscapellc www. Te...

Ep 62. Is a Lawncare Franchise a Good Option? 14.07.2021 1:00:52

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 dive into some of the other business ventures he's involved in. https://www. TheHardscapeAcademy.com Auman Landscape on YouTube www.thehardscapeacademy.com/linktree @aumanlandscapellc www. Techniseal.com www. Semcostone.com www. PermaPav...

Ep 61. When It's Time To Fire Clients 12.07.2021 36:10

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 profitable part of the business. This is an important topic for any business owner that needs to consider trimming some of the clientele that drags profits and company morale down. https://www. TheHardscapeAcademy.com Auman Landscape on YouTube w...

Ep 60. Getting Beyond Kid Contractor Status 09.07.2021 52:44

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 starts with systematizing standard operating procedures (SOP) and delegating tasks to your team leads to growth and helps you see beyond the horizon. Enjoy! https://www. TheHardscapeAcademy.com Auman Landscape on YouTube www.thehardscapeacademy...

Ep 59. How Evan Koehler Is Growing His Landscape Business Part 2 07.07.2021 44:11

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 landscape design-build firm in the second episode of this two-part podcast. Enjoy! https://www. TheHardscapeAcademy.com Auman Landscape on YouTube www.thehardscapeacademy.com/linktree @aumanlandscapellc www. Techniseal.com www. Semcostone....

Ep 58. How Evan Koehler Is Growing His Landscape Business Part 1 05.07.2021 39:50

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 podcast. Don't miss it! https://www. TheHardscapeAcademy.com Auman Landscape on YouTube www.thehardscapeacademy.com/linktree @aumanlandscapellc www. Techniseal.com www. Semcostone.com www. PermaPaverEdging.com

Ep 57. Light Up The Night 02.07.2021 1:00:47

How to design and install landscape lighting systems. In this episode, we discuss the principles of landscape lighting and all things involved with John Kerzelis from the Green Foundry company. Enjoy! https://www. TheHardscapeAcademy.com Auman Landscape on YouTube www.thehardscapeacademy.com/linktree @aumanlandscapellc www. Techniseal.com www. Semcostone.com www. PermaPaverEdging.com

Ep 56. Making Lemonade From Lemons 30.06.2021 40:30

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 to deal with the unknowns that come up. Most of the time that answer is to just make a decision and move on. Listen along as we talk about how we work through Monday's problems and other decisions in the company. https://www. TheHardscapeA...

Ep 55. Why We Quit Lawncare 28.06.2021 51:20

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 episode, we discuss things we would do differently if we were to get into Lawncare again and we talk about what we did wrong in our first 10 years including our lawncare business. Enjoy! https://www. TheHardscapeAcademy.com Auman Landscape on Yo...

Ep 54. A Start-up Story... Part 2 (Conclusion) 25.06.2021 59:22

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 story of his business Hite Heating and Cooling! https://www. TheHardscapeAcademy.com Auman Landscape on YouTube www.thehardscapeacademy.com/linktree @aumanlandscapellc www. Techniseal.com www. Semcostone.com www. PermaPaverEdging.com

Ep 53. Do As I Say Not As I Do? 23.06.2021 47:59

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 co-hosts Brian and Liz Fullerton. This was a fun episode with some serious parts mixed in as well…you can find part 2 on the Fullerton Unfiltered Podcast ! https://www. TheHardscapeAcademy.com Auman Landscape on YouTube www.thehardscapeacadem...

Ep 52. A Start-up Story... Part 1 21.06.2021 41:36

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 business Hite Heating and Cooling! https://www. TheHardscapeAcademy.com Auman Landscape on YouTube www.thehardscapeacademy.com/linktree @aumanlandscapellc www. Techniseal.com www. Semcostone.com www. PermaPaverEdging.com

Ep 51. Murphy's Law 18.06.2021 30:39

What can go wrong ... will go wrong! Stories and other musings from your host Caleb Auman. https://www. TheHardscapeAcademy.com Auman Landscape on YouTube www.thehardscapeacademy.com/linktree @aumanlandscapellc www. Techniseal.com www. Semcostone.com www. PermaPaverEdging.com

Ep 50. Proper Planning Is Profitable. 16.06.2021 37:14

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 will enhance the company's bottom line. If planning is an area your company needs to improve in -- then this episode is for you! https://www. TheHardscapeAcademy.com Auman Landscape on YouTube www.thehardscapeacademy.com/linktree @auman...

Ep 49. Together In The Trades Summary And Communication Tips. 14.06.2021 31:32

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, Caleb and Brittany discuss and analyze the weekend sharing their favorite tips and takeaways from the conference. https://www. TheHardscapeAcademy.com Auman Landscape on YouTube www.thehardscapeacademy.com/linktree @aumanlandscapellc www. Te...

Ep 48. Musings from the Waco Texas "Tiny House." 11.06.2021 29:00

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 enjoy! https://www. TheHardscapeAcademy.com Auman Landscape on YouTube www.thehardscapeacademy.com/linktree @aumanlandscapellc @togetherinthetrades www. Techniseal.com www. Semcostone.com www. PermaPaverEdging.com

Ep 47. 20 Years Old and Running a Seven Figure Construction Company 09.06.2021 1:08:23

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 learning as he goes with some great mentors and family experience in the trades. Discover how he is working on building his own company culture and legacy in this very entertaining and informative episode. Enjoy! https://www. TheHardscapeAcademy...