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 196. Be Interested Not Interesting 23.05.2022 27:46

Caleb shares a principle he learned from Dale Carnegie's "How To Win Friends and Influence People" book that has served him well in identifying and meeting the needs of clients and employees. Enjoy! https://www. TheHardscapeAcademy.com https://www.togetherinthetrades.com/ Auman Landscape on YouTube Linktree/AumanLandscape @aumanlandscapellc www. GetJobber.com/Auman (14 Day Free Trial) https://ww...

Ep 195. They Saw It Coming 20.05.2022 34:44

Small jobs sold, planned, and executed correctly can be lucrative but they MUST be planned well. I review notes from a lecture I attended at the Central Environmental Trade Show (CENTS) by THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY featuring Dave Fleming of Greenleaf Landscape in Marietta OH. https://www. TheHardscapeAcademy.com https://www.togetherinthetrades.com/ Auman Landscape on YouTube Linktree/AumanLandsc...

Ep 194. Draw Payment Systems 18.05.2022 35:03

This is how we get paid and how we hope you do too! https://www. TheHardscapeAcademy.com https://www.togetherinthetrades.com/ Auman Landscape on YouTube Linktree/AumanLandscape @aumanlandscapellc www. GetJobber.com/Auman (14 Day Free Trial) https://www.greenfoundryco.com/ www.companycam.com/kcpodcast 14 days FREE and 50% off first 2 months Khohler Lawn & Landscape Society Event LMN Software Code:...

Ep 193. Mistakes Will Be Made 16.05.2022 43:37

Steve Jobs quotes reviewed by Caleb Auman from Evan Carmichael's youtube channel Top Ten Quotes! https://www. TheHardscapeAcademy.com https://www.togetherinthetrades.com/ Auman Landscape on YouTube Linktree/AumanLandscape @aumanlandscapellc www. GetJobber.com/Auman (14 Day Free Trial) https://www.greenfoundryco.com/ www.companycam.com/kcpodcast 14 days FREE and 50% off first 2 months Khohler Law...

Ep 192. The Fog 13.05.2022 19:52

Take the time to listen to advice with discernment and objectivity. https://www. TheHardscapeAcademy.com https://www.togetherinthetrades.com/ Auman Landscape on YouTube Linktree/AumanLandscape @aumanlandscapellc www. GetJobber.com/Auman (14 Day Free Trial) https://www.greenfoundryco.com/ www.companycam.com/kcpodcast 14 days FREE and 50% off first 2 months Khohler Lawn & Landscape Society Event...

Ep 191. What Is Your Art? 11.05.2022 32:14

Roadshow with Caleb and Brittany. They discuss the trades as an art and provide a shop update! https://www. TheHardscapeAcademy.com https://www.togetherinthetrades.com/ Auman Landscape on YouTube Linktree/AumanLandscape @aumanlandscapellc www. GetJobber.com/Auman (14 Day Free Trial) https://www.greenfoundryco.com/ www.companycam.com/kcpodcast 14 days FREE and 50% off first 2 months Khohler Lawn...

Ep 190. Back It Up! 09.05.2022 51:53

How data loss affects a contractor and ways to prevent it! https://www. TheHardscapeAcademy.com https://www.togetherinthetrades.com/ Auman Landscape on YouTube Linktree/AumanLandscape @aumanlandscapellc www. GetJobber.com/Auman (14 Day Free Trial) https://www.greenfoundryco.com/ www.companycam.com/kcpodcast 14 days FREE and 50% off first 2 months Khohler Lawn & Landscape Society Event LMN Soft...

Ep 189. What It Takes To Give 06.05.2022 31:48

Today we get input from Philanthropist Andrew Carnegie on all the things it takes to become a successful and charitable person. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GnQ0rH_uD3o https://www. TheHardscapeAcademy.com https://www.togetherinthetrades.com/ Auman Landscape on YouTube Linktree/AumanLandscape @aumanlandscapellc www. GetJobber.com/Auman (14 Day Free Trial) https://www.greenfoundryco.com/ www.c...

Ep 188. The Cost Of Things 04.05.2022 33:04

Caleb talks about the rising costs of goods and services, declining birth rates, the shrinking labor pool, and installing fuel tanks at the new shop. https://www. TheHardscapeAcademy.com https://www.togetherinthetrades.com/ Auman Landscape on YouTube Linktree/AumanLandscape @aumanlandscapellc www. GetJobber.com/Auman (14 Day Free Trial) https://www.greenfoundryco.com/ www.companycam.com/kcpodcas...

Ep 187. Warranty Policy 02.05.2022 27:35

Caleb answers a question about how Auman Landscape LLC handles plant warranties. https://www. TheHardscapeAcademy.com https://www.togetherinthetrades.com/ Auman Landscape on YouTube Linktree/AumanLandscape @aumanlandscapellc www. GetJobber.com/Auman (14 Day Free Trial) https://www.greenfoundryco.com/ www.companycam.com/kcpodcast 14 days FREE and 50% off first 2 months Khohler Lawn & Landscape S...

Ep 186. Too Much Customer Service? 29.04.2022 34:49

Caleb and Brittany hold an internal discussion about our customer service mentality. https://www. TheHardscapeAcademy.com https://www.togetherinthetrades.com/ Auman Landscape on YouTube Linktree/AumanLandscape @aumanlandscapellc https://www.greenfoundryco.com/ www.companycam.com/kcpodcast 14 days FREE and 50% off first 2 months Khohler Lawn & Landscape Society Event LMN Software Code: AUMAN25 Lat...

Ep 185. Don't Argue With A Fool. 27.04.2022 46:24

In today's show, we discuss more quotes from hundreds of years ago and compare how they are still relevant today. Enjoy quotes from Mark Twain. https://www. TheHardscapeAcademy.com https://www.togetherinthetrades.com/ Auman Landscape on YouTube Linktree/AumanLandscape @aumanlandscapellc https://www.greenfoundryco.com/ www.companycam.com/kcpodcast 14 days FREE and 50% off first 2 months Khohler La...

Ep 184. Get The Right Machine For The Job. 25.04.2022 49:41

Another roadshow with Caleb and Brittany… they tried show prep, but this is how it turned out. The takeaway from today: If you need the bigger machine (in today's case we rented) go ahead and get it. It will make the job so much easier. https://www. TheHardscapeAcademy.com https://www.togetherinthetrades.com/ Auman Landscape on YouTube Linktree/AumanLandscape @aumanlandscapellc https://www.greenfo...

Ep 183. Quotes with Niccolo Machiavelli 22.04.2022 52:56

In today's show, we discuss quotes from hundreds of years ago and evaluate how they are STILL relevant in our modern world. https://www. TheHardscapeAcademy.com https://www.togetherinthetrades.com/ Auman Landscape on YouTube https://linktr.ee/ aumanlandscape @aumanlandscapellc https://www.greenfoundryco.com/ www.companycam.com/kcpodcast 14 days FREE and 50% off the first 2 months Khohler Lawn &...

Ep 182. It Takes Time 20.04.2022 36:45

Learn to be patient as your business grows. It will take time to get it where you want it to be but it's the lessons learned along the way that give you the ability to build a business that will last. https://www. TheHardscapeAcademy.com https://www.togetherinthetrades.com/ Auman Landscape on YouTube www.thehardscapeacademy.com/linktree @aumanlandscapellc https://www.greenfoundryco.com/ www.co...

Ep 181. Conclusion of The Montana Adventure 18.04.2022 59:24

Some of the hardscape elite talk about business concepts, equipment, trucks, and gear as the late-night, fireside chat from Montana concludes. Guest include Jeremy Swinehart, Andy Mulder, and the Tournoux brothers. We all went on a snowmobile trip together and had just a big long conversation that will bring you both value and entertainment. https://www. TheHardscapeAcademy.com https://www.toget...

Ep 180. Roadshow And Shop Update 15.04.2022 38:04

Get the latest on the Auman Worldwide Headquarters shop build as Caleb and Brit podcast while rolling down the highway. Caleb rants about the price of gas and almost runs into another truck. A highly entertaining show today. https://www. TheHardscapeAcademy.com https://www.togetherinthetrades.com/ Auman Landscape on YouTube www.thehardscapeacademy.com/linktree @aumanlandscapellc https://www.gr...

Ep 179. The Final Straw! 13.04.2022 40:46

Shawn Spencer talks about the proverbial "straw that broke the camel's back" causing him to leave residential snow removal behind to concentrate on commercial clients in his snow removal contracting business. https://www. TheHardscapeAcademy.com https://www.togetherinthetrades.com/ Auman Landscape on YouTube www.thehardscapeacademy.com/linktree @aumanlandscapellc https://www.greenfoundryco.com...

Ep 178. Talking Business Finances With John Pajak! 11.04.2022 49:03

John is a certified business coach and business owner. He is the creator of the Budgets, Break-Evens, and Bottom Lines Workshop and the Step-by-Step Guide To Operating a Successful Lawn Care Business. https://www. TheHardscapeAcademy.com https://www.togetherinthetrades.com/ Auman Landscape on YouTube www.thehardscapeacademy.com/linktree @aumanlandscapellc https://www.greenfoundryco.com/ www.co...

Ep 177. Take The Time 08.04.2022 57:23

Why its important to TAKE TIME and invest that time in yourself, your relationships, your family, and your sanity. https://www. TheHardscapeAcademy.com https://www.togetherinthetrades.com/ Auman Landscape on YouTube www.thehardscapeacademy.com/linktree @aumanlandscapellc https://www.greenfoundryco.com/ www.companycam.com/kcpodcast 14 days FREE and 50% off first 2 months Khohler Lawn & Landscape...

Ep 176. Reluctant Podcast Guest Talks Contracting In Jersey 06.04.2022 33:54

Anthony Proto, owner of Proto's Landscaping in South Jersey joins Caleb to discuss increasing efficiency and getting a better hold of your financial situation. https://www. TheHardscapeAcademy.com https://www.togetherinthetrades.com/ Auman Landscape on YouTube www.thehardscapeacademy.com/linktree @aumanlandscapellc https://www.greenfoundryco.com/ www.companycam.com/kcpodcast 14 days FREE and 50...

Ep 175. Hire It Out! 04.04.2022 40:52

Consider if it's worth hiring out a project to someone more efficient and effective in order to complete tasks. Today we are talking with Jason Creel from Lawn Care Life. ROLL TIDE! https://www. TheHardscapeAcademy.com https://www.togetherinthetrades.com/ Auman Landscape on YouTube www.thehardscapeacademy.com/linktree @aumanlandscapellc https://www.greenfoundryco.com/ www.companycam.com/kcpodc...

Ep 174. What Did We Just Witness? 01.04.2022 36:37

Did you hear that scream? Halfway through the podcast, we hear a lady screaming from across the road! What was going on? Jeremiah Jennings from Sweet Home Alabama is our special guest on today's podcast. Enjoy as we talk about building a business. https://www. TheHardscapeAcademy.com https://www.togetherinthetrades.com/ Auman Landscape on YouTube www.thehardscapeacademy.com/linktree @aumanlandsc...

Ep 132. Have Crystal Clear Expectations. 30.03.2022 32:00

Being upfront and clear, crystal clear with expectations on the job will help you foster and maintain good relationships with clients and your employees. Britt joins Caleb as they podcast from an area tradeshow which provides many launching points for fun and insightful commentary. https://www. TheHardscapeAcademy.com https://www.togetherinthetrades.com/ Auman Landscape on YouTube www.thehardsca...

Ep 172. A Lot Of People Are Starting Their Own Business! 28.03.2022 30:57

Starting out with a new business created in 2020, Jonathan Levan of Whitetail Creek Lawns talks about how his new business is performing. https://www. TheHardscapeAcademy.com https://www.togetherinthetrades.com/ Auman Landscape on YouTube www.thehardscapeacademy.com/linktree @aumanlandscapellc https://www.greenfoundryco.com/ www.companycam.com/kcpodcast 14 days FREE and 50% off first 2 months...