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 171. Excavator By Day Lawn Care By Weekend 25.03.2022 33:59

Running a lawn business and working for an excavating company and the challenges therein with Travis from Marsbros! 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 & Landscap...

Ep 170. We Are For Free Thought 23.03.2022 41:39

Discussion about free thought and business management. Interview with Brian Fullerton from the Green Industry Hype House. 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 & La...

Ep 169. Kiss Of Death To A Contractor 21.03.2022 36:53

Entertaining the pros and cons of tradeshows. Caleb and Britt podcast from their local home and garden show and offer plenty of insights for contractors and for the people who visit tradeshows. https://www. TheHardscapeAcademy.com https://www.togetherinthetrades.com/ Auman Landscape on YouTube www.thehardscapeacademy.com/linktree @aumanlandscapellc https://www.greenfoundryco.com/ www.companycam....

Ep 168. Rise Of The Machines 18.03.2022 32:20

Robotics and the rise of autonomous mowers. Interview with Brett Goodyear from the Green Industry Hype House. Enjoy! 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 & Lands...

Ep 167. Shop Build Update 16.03.2022 1:01:28

Lessons learned as the shop build has begun. Topics range from customer service and logistics to site preparation work and things I'll never rush again. 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...

Ep 166. What Is Normal Life? 14.03.2022 55:12

Jason from Highland Lawnworks who is a law enforcement officer and lawncare business owner talks about life in both of those worlds. 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 Khohle...

Ep 165. Tempus Fugit (Time Flies) 11.03.2022 41:55

Blake Albertson of B&B Lawn Care and Caleb talk about how time is just flying by in their businesses. 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 Society Even...

Ep 164. Don't Take The Job 09.03.2022 41:55

It's OK to turn down work. Enjoy an engaging conversation with Chris Horning on today's Kid Contractor Podcast. 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 So...

Ep 163. Cut The Fat 07.03.2022 46:07

Today's focus is on trimming overhead and running lean. John from Signature Landscape Corp joins us at the Lawntreprenuer and Hardscape Academy Hype House. We also discuss what the dream shop setup looks like. Enjoy! https://www. TheHardscapeAcademy.com https://www.togetherinthetrades.com/ Auman Landscape on YouTube www.thehardscapeacademy.com/linktree @aumanlandscapellc https://www.greenfoundry...

Ep 162. Bring People Together 04.03.2022 52:41

Today I'm talking about employee hiring and retention with the Lawncare Rookie himself -- Naylor Taliaferro. Thanks to Lawntrapreneur Academy and The Hardscape Academy for sponsoring the podcast. https://www. TheHardscapeAcademy.com https://www.togetherinthetrades.com/ Auman Landscape on YouTube www.thehardscapeacademy.com/linktree @aumanlandscapellc https://www.greenfoundryco.com/ www.companyca...

Ep 161. I Want To Be What They Are 02.03.2022 35:13

We are talking about building businesses and leadership with Allyn Hane, "The Lawn Care Nut." Allyn started an eCommerce business to help DIY'rs and Industry Pros. Enjoy! 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...

Ep 160. The Show of Firsts with ADS Drainage 28.02.2022 1:16:24

This episode was loads of fun and possibly the funniest "corporate" podcast I've ever done. It's full of value and great information! 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 Kho...

Ep 159. We Are Grateful 25.02.2022 45:54

This episode focuses on being grateful for the things we have. Caleb & Brit are grateful for you who listen and in this road trip edition of the show are celebrating one year of podcasting and over 200,000 downloads. https://www. TheHardscapeAcademy.com https://www.togetherinthetrades.com/ Auman Landscape on YouTube www.thehardscapeacademy.com/linktree @aumanlandscapellc https://www.greenfound...

Ep 158. Poolside Chat About Pricing For 2022 And Beyond w/ Brian Fullerton, John Siegers, Paul Jamison Part 2 23.02.2022 32:32

This is Part 2 of the Poolside Chat. Part 1 is episode #308 of The Fullerton Unfiltered Podcast. (Start there and then come back here for the conclusion). Today we're chatting poolside with a few green industry leaders, talking about trends for 2022 including price increases. We all know inflation is going through the roof, and raising prices has become a necessity in this market. Listen in as the...

Ep 157. More From The Montana Adventure - Part 4 21.02.2022 56:29

This is the next to the last episode of The Montana series. Caleb hosts a roundtable discussion focused on hardscaping, tilt rotators, snowmobiling, life, and more. Guests include Tournoux Landcare, Mulder Outdoors, J Squared, and many others. Make sure to catch all 5 of the Montana Adventure episodes. Enjoy! https://www. TheHardscapeAcademy.com https://www.togetherinthetrades.com/ Auman Landscape...

Ep 156. The 2022 Hype House Front Porch Show 18.02.2022 51:38

Christian Schlogel is interviewed by Hype House guests A.J. Brentzel. Andy Mulder , John Siegers, and Caleb Auman. This is a great conversation! Enjoy.

Ep 155. You Are In Control 16.02.2022 51:17

We are talking business with Andy Mulder, A J Brentzel, and Christian Schlogel as we are on the road to see a 95-ton excavator near the Green Industry Hype House. 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 an...

Ep 154. I Promise It's Better This Time! 14.02.2022 49:48

This episode focuses on industry news featuring a panel of contributors from the Green Industry Hype house brought to you by both the Lawntreprenuer Academy and the Hardscape Academy. Give this one a chance. I promise it's better than my previous attempts at a green industry news show. https://www. TheHardscapeAcademy.com https://www.togetherinthetrades.com/ Auman Landscape on YouTube www.thehards...

Ep 153. The Montana Adventure Part 3 11.02.2022 46:22

The Montana series continues... Caleb hosts a roundtable discussion focused on hardscaping, tilt rotators, snowmobiling, life, and more. Guests include Tournoux Landcare, Mulder Outdoors, J Squared, and many others. Make sure to catch all of the Montana Adventure episodes. Enjoy! https://www. TheHardscapeAcademy.com https://www.togetherinthetrades.com/ Auman Landscape on YouTube www.thehardscapeac...

152. The Montana Adventure Part 2 09.02.2022 44:25

In this series, Caleb hosts a roundtable discussion focused on hardscaping, tilt rotators, snowmobiling, life, and more. Guests include Tournoux Landcare, Mulder Outdoors, J Squared, and many others. Make sure to catch all of the Montana Adventure episodes. Enjoy! https://www. TheHardscapeAcademy.com https://www.togetherinthetrades.com/ Auman Landscape on YouTube www.thehardscapeacademy.com/linktr...

Ep 151. How Can I Improve? 07.02.2022 1:06:10

Tigran Gertz is our guest and shares his story of moving to America and starting the entrepreneurial journey. Truly fascinating. Enjoy! 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 K...

Ep 150. Put It In Your Contract! 04.02.2022 55:08

Lessons learned with Alex Kirby, owner of Trifecta Landscape. This episode was recorded at the 2022 Green Industry Hype House and sponsored by The Hardscape Academy and Lawntrepreneur Academy. Enjoy! https://www. TheHardscapeAcademy.com https://www.togetherinthetrades.com/ Auman Landscape on YouTube www.thehardscapeacademy.com/linktree @aumanlandscapellc https://www.greenfoundryco.com/ www.com...

Ep 149. The Montana Adventure! Part 1 of 3 02.02.2022 47:12

In this 3 part series, Caleb hosts a roundtable discussion focused on hardscaping, tilt rotators, snowmobiling, life, and more. Guests include Tournoux Landcare, Mulder Outdoors, J Squared, and many others. Make sure to catch all 3 episodes. Enjoy! https://www. TheHardscapeAcademy.com https://www.togetherinthetrades.com/ Auman Landscape on YouTube www.thehardscapeacademy.com/linktree @aumanlands...

Ep 148. Attention To Detail & Dedication To Quality 31.01.2022 33:28

Today Caleb is joined by Dan Wheeler of River City Fence, a multi-generation company in Fulton, Illinois, and host of The Fence Industry Podcast. Find out what Dan strives to do better than the competition. His energy and optimism about the future are contagious. Many applicable concepts for the hardscaping and landscaping world in this one. Enjoy! https://www. TheHardscapeAcademy.com https://ww...

Ep 147. Another Podcast Experiment 28.01.2022 37:59

We are always willing to try new things with the podcast. Today's show was recorded at the airport in Denver and Caleb is answering questions from an Instagram Live and talking about our new shop. https://www. TheHardscapeAcademy.com https://www.togetherinthetrades.com/ Auman Landscape on YouTube www.thehardscapeacademy.com/linktree @aumanlandscapellc https://www.greenfoundryco.com/ www.companyc...