Kid Contractor Podcast with Caleb Auman

Today we have Ray Rodenburgh, Director of Trade Strategy, with us from Unilock. Ray was a kid contractor himself at the beginning of his career! In this episode, we talk about his beginning in the industry and staying open-minded to change throughout the years.  https://www.aumanlandscape.com/ Auman Landscape on YouTube @aumanlandscapellc @togetherinthetrades @techniseal @ray_rodenburgh_unilock

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 narrow as mulch application but there is a ton of great info for contractors, homeowners, and property managers alike. https://www.aumanlandscape.com/ Auman Landscape on YouTube @aumanlandscapellc @togetherinthetrades @techniseal  

We talk to Riley Marvin of Alpha Landscapes in Slater Iowa just north of Des Moines. Alpha Landscapes primarily installs Commercial and Government landscape construction projects. This is part 2. Listen to episode #18 for the first half of the interview. We discuss the challenges of scaling quickly and many other things. This is a great episode with loads of actionable information! https://www.aum...

We talk to Riley Marvin of Alpha Landscapes in Slater Iowa just north of Des Moines. Alpha Landscapes primarily installs Commercial and Government landscape construction projects. We discuss in this two-part series the challenges of scaling quickly and many other things. This is a great episode with loads of actionable information! https://www.aumanlandscape.com/ Auman Landscape on YouTube @aumanl...

On the road with Caleb and Brittany. A podcast whilst driving! We answer questions we commonly get asked. We're always receiving questions on our Instagram and YouTube channels. On this show, while driving safely down the highly, we answer many of your questions. It's a fun episode... enjoy the ride! https://www.aumanlandscape.com/ Auman Landscape on YouTube @aumanlandscapellc @togetherinthetrades...

We are live from Boulder, Colorado on a quick 30 HOUR vacation before the season gets crazy. During this episode we talk about the importance of taking time off so you don't get burnt out, can be more focused and intentional with your time at work and home, and have better relationships with the people around you. Enjoy! https://www.aumanlandscape.com/ Auman Landscape on YouTube @aumanlandscapellc...

We talk about changes we've made in our company Auman Landscape over the years in regards to how we load up every day,  having our guys meet on-site versus driving a company vehicle to a job site.  Also discussed are ways to be more efficient regarding fueling vehicles and little productivity hacks and much much more. Enjoy! https://www.aumanlandscape.com/ Auman Landscape on YouTube @aumanlandscap...

Today's special guest is Shawn Spencer of Spencer Lawn Care in Canton, Ohio. We discuss a wide array of items such as deligation, future "snow-bird" opportunities, and setting up a retirement plan. I also asked Shawn if he had to relocate his business, how would he do it to achieve immediate success. Enjoy! https://www.aumanlandscape.com/ Auman Landscape on YouTube @aumanlandscapellc Together In T...

My brother Noah who runs Elite Networks speaks with us about vulnerabilities in your landscape or construction business where your data and passwords are vulnerable to being hacked and how and why you should protect them. As well as some ID theft horror stories. @elitenetworksllc https://www.aumanlandscape.com/ Auman Landscape on YouTube @aumanlandscapellc @togetherinthetrades

24-year-old Blake Albertson and I talk about dealing with the naysayers and negativity in your life and how we block that out. Also why you should ask lots of questions and be willing to risk looking the fool in order to learn and become the master. Blake runs B & B lawncare with two crews and a 30k subscriber YouTube channel along with other popular social media channels. B&B Lawn Care on YouTube...

Josh Sutton of Sutton Outdoor (and even Brittany Auman joins in) as we talk about running two challenging jobs at once. We also discuss how speed kills when returning bids and proposals, better accounting, and using the profit first method.  In addition, we cover ways we could be boosting our profit margins. @techniseal @laserscaper https://www.aumanlandscape.com/ Auman Landscape on YouTube @auman...

in this podcast with "The Lawn Care Rookie," Naylor Taliaferro,  we discussed how he made the jump from retail to starting his own lawn care business as well as other professional ventures as well as what machines are helping him boost production in his lawn care business how he sources part-time help as his primary workforce @lcrmedia https://www.aumanlandscape.com/ Auman Landscape on YouTube @au...

We discuss trends in the hardscape and green industry with Phil and Kent Bahler of Pavetool and Josh Jones owner of Mass Hardscaper.  Enjoy our conversation about Pavers, Tools Technology, and more! www.pavetool.com www.masshardscapes.com   https://www.aumanlandscape.com/ Auman Landscape on YouTube @aumanlandscapellc Together In The Trades

In this episode, we speak with Paul from Paul's General Landscaping and Christian of Christians lawncare, both based in Miami Florida. We talk about the 12-foot rule Paul developed. We also discussed how they determine who they do NOT want to work for. This is a great episode with lessons that apply to anyone at any level of business. @miamilandscaper @cristianslawncare https://www.aumanlandscape....

In this episode, we discuss with Josh Jones, the Mass Hardscaper, how larger machines increase productivity and where and how Josh finds employees.  We also discuss our business philosophies and running a hardscape and landscape construction business. https://www.aumanlandscape.com/ Auman Landscape on YouTube @aumanlandscapellc Together In The Trades @mass_hardscaper

This is a great episode with Shawn Spencer from Spencer Lawn Care where we dive deep into some things he has not spoken about much in the past we have a great conversation about delegating tasks in your company and being able to step away from it. We talk about their philosophy on how to grow and finance a growing company as well as building a large and successful YouTube channel and dealing with...

Tools + Systems = efficiency. We discuss items that improve business productivity and efficiency with tools and equipment. Phil discusses his philosophies regarding getting product from "pallet to pavement" we also discuss toolbox talks and talking to your team and how they can benefit and grow with the company and its success. Enjoy! www.pavetool.com https://www.aumanlandscape.com/ Auman Landscap...

Caleb talks with North Carolina State Trooper and owner of Mitchell's Lawncare Llc. Mitchell Gordy. We discuss the challenges of scaling up a business and the process of scaling down a company. We even talk about what workout routines you should do and what to do if you get pulled over by a Law Enforcement Officer. Enjoy and drive carefully! https://www.aumanlandscape.com/ Auman Landscape on YouTu...

Podcaster Paul Jamison speaks with the Kid Podcaster. Learn about taking many different leaps from starting a lawn care biz out of a Honda Accord to starting his own successful podcast, THE GREEN INDUSTRY PODCAST. We discuss the timing involved in "Getting the boat close enough to the dock to make the jump." Enjoy!   https://www.aumanlandscape.com/ Auman Landscape on YouTube @aumanlandscapellc htt...

Caleb interviews Jason Creel of The Lawn Care Life. They talk about the lessons Jason learned from several business ventures, lawn care accounts, and businesses he started and eventually sold. They discuss the many trials and successes of building and selling lawn care accounts and a lawn care business.      https://www.aumanlandscape.com/ Auman Landscape on YouTube @aumanlandscapellc https://thel...

As you grow in business it is incredibly important to implement the systems and procedures your company will eventually survive on as you go. On this inaugural episode of The Kid Contractor Podcast with Caleb Auman, we have Brian and Emily Kellett of Stump Plants. Together they run five interior plant businesses across the country and are here to share with you their lessons learned in creating sy...