Caleb Auman

Kid Contractor Podcast with Caleb Auman

Business EN ↓ 721 episodes

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.

Author

Caleb Auman

Category

Business

Podcast website

www.thehardscapeacademy.com

Latest episode

Jul 9, 2026

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Episodes

Ep 673. Run a Better Business this Year 15.01.2026

Cycle CPA co-founders Joseph Policastro and Carla Iniguez return to talk about running a more profitable business and understanding your numbers. LeanScaper Revenue Intensive  (January 20 & 21, 2026 in January 20 & 21) Auman Landscape on YouTube Primed For Growth www.companycam/kcpodcast  Company Cam-  50% for 2 months! Linktree/AumanLandscape @aumanlandscapellc www. CycleCPA.com    Use code:  Aum...

Ep 672. No One is Coming to Save You 13.01.2026

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Ep 671. Live from The Morning Show at EQUIP 2025! 07.01.2026

A great coversation with Cornell Mack at Equip Expo Morning Show! LeanScaper Revenue Intensive  (January 20 & 21, 2026 in January 20 & 21) Auman Landscape on YouTube Primed For Growth www.companycam/kcpodcast  Company Cam-  50% for 2 months! Linktree/AumanLandscape @aumanlandscapellc www. CycleCPA.com    Use code:  Auman  and save $200 when signing up. LMN Software  Save on onboarding! Code:  AUMA...

Ep 670. Coaching vs. Controlling: Breaking the "Control Freak" Habit with Marty Grunder 06.01.2026

Today Caleb speaks with industry veteran Marty Grunder , owner of a successful $18 million landscaping enterprise. The conversation highlights Grunder's long-term influence on the profession, tracing his journey from selling business advice on cassette tapes in the 1990s to managing 140 employees today. The sources emphasize the importance of evolving leadership styles, moving from a "control frea...

Ep 669. Rolling Forward 01.01.2026

Dan Mechley of Boar Hog Diamond Tools joins the show! LeanScaper Revenue Intensive  (January 20 & 21, 2026 in January 20 & 21) Auman Landscape on YouTube Primed For Growth www.companycam/kcpodcast  Company Cam-  50% for 2 months! Linktree/AumanLandscape @aumanlandscapellc www. CycleCPA.com    Use code:  Auman  and save $200 when signing up. LMN Software  Save on onboarding! Code:  AUMAN

Ep 668. Personalities 30.12.2025

Talking sales with Eric Triplett The Pond Digger! LeanScaper Revenue Intensive  (January 20 & 21, 2026 in January 20 & 21) Auman Landscape on YouTube Primed For Growth www.companycam/kcpodcast  Company Cam-  50% for 2 months! Linktree/AumanLandscape @aumanlandscapellc www. CycleCPA.com    Use code:  Auman  and save $200 when signing up. LMN Software  Save on onboarding! Code:  AUMAN

Ep 667. The Ultimate Hero Story: How the Highest Emerged from the Lowest 25.12.2025

Today's episode features analytical clips of Jordan Peterson discussing the birth of Jesus Christ as a profound narrative of a true king emerging in a lowly manger to challenge worldly tyranny. Caleb also details his business operations, noting that his team is working a half-day on Christmas Eve before taking a break to prepare for a $3 million revenue goal in 2026. The episode concludes with a s...

Ep. 665 Why Lighting? 23.12.2025

John Kerzelis of Green Foundry Co. returns to the show! LeanScaper Revenue Intensive  (January 20 & 21, 2026 in January 20 & 21) Auman Landscape on YouTube Primed For Growth www.companycam/kcpodcast  Company Cam-  50% for 2 months! Linktree/AumanLandscape @aumanlandscapellc www. CycleCPA.com    Use code:  Auman  and save $200 when signing up. LMN Software  Save on onboarding! Code:  AUMAN

Ep 664. We Are Still Sucking at Job Costing 18.12.2025

Today's episode is another Instagram Live session, in which the Caleb discusses a variety of topics. Caleb offers insights into business operations, including the challenges of winter work, managing equipment maintenance through systems like Slack and GPS tracking, and the crucial importance of financial planning and cash flow projection with the help of a fractional CFO, Cycle CPA. Additionally,...

Ep 663. We're All Human 16.12.2025

Caleb candidly discusses feeling exhausted and unmotivated near the end of the year, despite the overall success and growth of his landscape contracting business. He shares his struggles with finishing projects, a $6,000 mistake involving light fixtures, and the challenges of scaling a business, tying his personal fatigue to his company's operational pressures. Throughout the discussion, he emphas...

Ep 662. Instagram Live Show: Caleb & Brittany Answer Your Toughest Questions 15.12.2025

Much of the discussion revolves around  business management and growth strategies  within the green industry, including a focus on the benefits and challenges of  hiring and managing a Virtual Assistant (VA) , discussing topics like onboarding, delegation, and specialization. The hosts, Caleb and Britney Alman, also cover aspects of  business systems and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) , touc...

Ep 661. The Story Brand One-Liner: Crafting the Perfect Pitch 09.12.2025

Caleb begins by mentioning a difficult but productive date night with Brittany to resolve internal company disagreements, referencing advice from a marriage coaching service. He then transitions to business topics, including dealing with seasonal challenges, giving updates on an employee's band gig, and addressing delays in posting YouTube content due to staffing issues. The core of the episode re...

Ep 660. Fun Friday Show with Caleb & Brittany 05.12.2025

The episode is marked by Caleb & Brit's humor, touching upon their construction company's operational issues, including Brittany's struggles with her evolving CEO responsibilities and Caleb's resistance to new policies. Practical business discussions focus on the philosophy of using debt to finance growth and assessing the value of expensive tools like a crusher bucket. Throughout the show, Caleb...

Ep 659. How We Outfit Our Trucks 05.12.2025

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Ep 658. Jumping Ahead 03.12.2025

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EP 657. The Investment 01.12.2025

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Ep 656. ROI Mindset 29.11.2025

Caleb outlines the operational success and business philosophy behind his multimillion-dollar contracting company. A significant portion of the discussion focuses on improving standard operating procedures, such as developing maintenance checklists for machinery to ensure proper training and safety adherence among young apprentices. The core philosophical takeaway is adopting a holistic Return on...

Ep 655. The Thanksgiving Episode 27.11.2025

Caleb's focus today is on gratitude and the concept of realizing that the challenges and exhaustion faced today are often the very results of the growth and success one previously dreamed of. He reflects on his past failures, emphasizing that humility and a willingness to learn from brokenness are crucial for continuous personal and professional development. Caleb concludes by sharing a personal p...

Ep 654. Trading Places 26.11.2025

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Ep 653. Lawntrepreneur Academy Live Recap 21.11.2025

Audio is a little rough on this one, we are working on it. A recap on key takeaways from the Lawntrepreneur Academy Live conference. Auman Landscape on YouTube Primed For Growth www.companycam/kcpodcast  Company Cam-  50% for 2 months! Linktree/AumanLandscape @aumanlandscapellc www. CycleCPA.com    Use code:  Auman  and save $200 when signing up. LMN Software  Save on onboarding! Code:  AUMAN

Ep 652. Is Your Team an Asset or Liability? with George Urvari 13.11.2025

Caleb speaks with George Urvari of Knowledge Tree Consulting and Oriole Landscape. Urvari discusses his forty-year career in the green industry, starting Oriole Landscaping in college and growing it into a $10 million maintenance-focused business by hiring people better than him and focusing on organizational processes. A significant portion of the conversation addresses Urvari's role as a consult...

Ep 651. Why We Put the Effort In 11.11.2025

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Ep 650. Buried Alive ! & The Gift of Living 08.11.2025

A normal day in a trench turned into a nightmare that nearly ended her life—this is how Ashley Piccirilli lived to talk about it, and why it matters. https://www.togetherinthetrades.com Auman Landscape on YouTube Primed For Growth www.companycam/kcpodcast Company Cam- 50% for 2 months! Linktree/AumanLandscape @aumanlandscapellc www. CycleCPA.com   Use code: Auman and save $200 when signing up. LMN...

Ep 649. Stay Curious 30.10.2025

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Ep 648 Your Desire and Vision 23.10.2025

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