Kid Contractor Podcast with Caleb Auman
491 episodes - English - Latest episode: 12 days ago - ★★★★★ - 187 ratingsA 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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Ep 41. Taking the Bull By The Horns!
May 26, 2021 09:00 - 34 minutes - 31.8 MBThere will be times in your company when you have to intentionally lead and help your team navigate difficult situations. In today’s exciting episode Caleb and Britt talk about the importance of relationships and building and fostering key relationships to help during these times. They also discuss the importance of working with suppliers who will take really good care of you and stand by you when various issues arise. The Aumans share just such a situation they are navigating currently at t...
Ep 40. Team and Project Management Strategies
May 24, 2021 09:00 - 38 minutes - 35.7 MBCaleb discusses the AM and PM huddle from Creative Hardscape on how to daily manage a project. Plus he covers many other topics including a review of the first 30 pages of The Richest Man in Babylon. https://www.TheHardscapeAcademy.com Auman Landscape on YouTube @aumanlandscapellc @togetherinthetrades www.Techniseal.com www.Semcostone.com www.PermaPaverEdging.com
Ep 39. Don't Burn Bridges!
May 19, 2021 09:00 - 36 minutes - 34.4 MBOn today's edition of The Kid Contractor Podcast, Caleb and Brit discuss a wide array of topics and even make a few "live" phone calls to some fellow contractors to get their opinion and take on a variety of subjects. Enjoy! https://www.TheHardscapeAcademy.com Auman Landscape on YouTube @aumanlandscapellc @togetherinthetrades www.Techniseal.com www.Semcostone.com www.PermaPaverEdging.com
Ep 38. All In On Hardscaping! The Mike Pletz Interview.
May 17, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour - 57.4 MBToday Caleb talks with Toronto-based Mike Pletz from How To Hardscape. Learn how Mike decided to go "All In" on the hardscaping business and some of his key takeaways from his time in the industry. Caleb and Mike discuss the challenges of trying to scale a successful business and how looking to the future can make a big difference. Other topics covered include the value of relationships, managing customer expectations, budgeting, and SEO (Search Engine Optimization). Plus, like everyone else...
Ep 37. You Can Lead A Horse To Water...
May 14, 2021 09:00 - 54 minutes - 50.7 MBTune in to Caleb and Brittany while they work through some decisions on hiring and delegating within their company and also outside the company. https://www.aumanlandscape.com/ Auman Landscape on YouTube @aumanlandscapellc @togetherinthetrades www.Techniseal.com www.Semcostone.com www.PermaPaverEdging.com
Ep 36. Auman Landscape First Quarter Review
May 12, 2021 09:00 - 52 minutes - 48.5 MBBrittany and Caleb discuss the status of their landscape design/build company, Auman Landscape, now that the first quarter of 2021 is over. Enjoy the ride-along featuring a fun conversation and at times a few random sidebars. It's been a rather hectic spring with many lessons learned. https://www.aumanlandscape.com/ Auman Landscape on YouTube @aumanlandscapellc @togetherinthetrades www.Techniseal.com www.Semcostone.com www.PermaPaverEdging.com
Ep 35. Who is Running Your Business? Interview w/ Matt LaMarsh
May 10, 2021 09:00 - 52 minutes - 48.2 MBCaleb talks with Matt LaMarsh about building and selling his lawn care company for a profit. They also discuss many other intriguing business philosophies and having solid customer service mindsets. You will learn much from this informative episode. Enjoy! https://www.aumanlandscape.com/ Auman Landscape on YouTube @aumanlandscapellc @togetherinthetrades www.Techniseal.com www.Semcostone.com www.PermaPaverEdging.com
Ep 34. Getting Debt-Free and Managing Company Finances
May 07, 2021 09:00 - 58 minutes - 54.2 MBAndy Mulder, owner of Mulder Outdoors in northwest Indiana is our special guest today. We have a great conversation about business profitability and how to get there. Many great topics covered over the hour! Great interview! https://www.aumanlandscape.com/ Auman Landscape on YouTube @aumanlandscapellc @togetherinthetrades @techniseal @mulderoutdoors
Ep 33. On The Road Again….Instagram Q&A w/ Caleb Auman
May 05, 2021 09:00 - 46 minutes - 42.8 MBWe put out a question bubble on our Instagram story last week and this episode is simply answering a few of those questions for you. A mix of information from hardscaping to basic business practices. https://www.aumanlandscape.com/ Auman Landscape on YouTube @aumanlandscapellc @togetherinthetrades @techniseal
Ep 32. Tandem Marriage...The Art of Being in Sync with Your Spouse.
May 03, 2021 09:00 - 52 minutes - 48.9 MBToday Caleb talks with Brad and Tami Miller who will be keynote speakers at the Together In The Trades Conference, June 12, 2021, in Waco, TX. They have been married for over 35 years working very hard at having a great marriage. Tami is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and the Clinical Director at a group counseling practice where she helps some of the most challenged couples learn to work things out and thrive. Brad retired after 26 years as a professional firefighter and has help...
Ep 31. Big Risks and Lessons Learned. Making a Stronger Company!
April 30, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour - 71.2 MBMeet Alicia Brentzel of Brex Enterprises. Alicia and her husband AJ run a multi-million dollar construction company. Alicia shares with us some of her biggest lessons along their entrepreneurial road. https://www.aumanlandscape.com/ Auman Landscape on YouTube @aumanlandscapellc @togetherinthetrades @techniseal @brexenterprises
Ep 30. Entrepreneurial Life as a Wife and Mother with Terra Yard Creations
April 28, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour - 55.9 MBOn this special episode, my wife Brittany takes over on her first solo podcast to interview Jennifer Hanson, owner of Terra Yard Creations. These two talk about starting her business, raising a family, and how her business has transformed over the years. Enjoy! https://www.aumanlandscape.com/ Auman Landscape on YouTube @aumanlandscapellc @togetherinthetrades @techniseal @terra_yard_creations
Ep 29. Growing a Company with a Business Partner
April 26, 2021 11:25 - 1 hour - 71.3 MBKen and Patrick discuss the systems and the philosophy they used to start and continue growing their company Local Roots Landscaping which is committed to “Cultivating beautiful communities in Pittsburgh from the outside in.” This is a great episode you are really going to enjoy! https://www.aumanlandscape.com/ Auman Landscape on YouTube @aumanlandscapellc @togetherinthetrades @techniseal @localrootslandscaping
Ep 28. Mind Over Matter… Just Get It Done!
April 23, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour - 68.3 MBPaver Pete from Techo Bloc doesn’t really need much of an intro. He is a hardscaper/accountant by trade, but he also shares some great business advice on this episode! Today we talk about prioritizing tasks, achieving goals, running a company, and a whole lot more. Enjoy the show! https://www.aumanlandscape.com/ Auman Landscape on YouTube @aumanlandscapellc @togetherinthetrades @techniseal @paverpete1
Ep 27. Why You HAVE To Make Time For Safety!!!
April 21, 2021 09:00 - 53 minutes - 49.8 MBStories from Mark Parker a technical field specialist who does a lot of safety training programs across the country. Wear your PPE and don’t modify your equipment… it was built that way for a reason! https://www.aumanlandscape.com/ Auman Landscape on YouTube @aumanlandscapellc @togetherinthetrades @techniseal @markparker567 [email protected]
Ep 26. Equipment Over People - More Efficient and a Lot Less Headache
April 19, 2021 09:00 - 50 minutes - 46.9 MBOn the show today we have Jeremy Swihart sharing with us his experience of limiting labor through buying equipment, hiring really good skilled employees, and building a company that people WANT to work for. https://www.aumanlandscape.com/ Auman Landscape on YouTube @aumanlandscapellc @togetherinthetrades @techniseal @jsquaredoutdoor
Ep 25. A Business is a Book That You Get to Write End to Beginning
April 16, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour - 59.3 MBToday on the show we have THE Paver King. We cover a lot of topics during the podcast and we hope you really enjoy the show! "You have to be able to sleep at night and be happy. You can build a company that is an amazing monster, but if you are constantly having to feed it jobs you aren’t passionate about and are not content with your role in the company….” - Caleb Auman https://www.aumanlandscape.com/ Auman Landscape on YouTube @aumanlandscapellc @togetherinthetrades @techniseal ...
Ep 24. Managing Client Expectations for Future Referrals.
April 14, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour - 56.9 MBIf you have a good experience with a company you are more likely to tell an average of 3 people about it, but if you have a bad experience you’ll tell an average of 11 people. In this episode, we have Kent Delong from Buckeye Toyota in Lancaster, Ohio. Kent shares his experiences and lessons learned while working at a car dealership! https://www.aumanlandscape.com/ Auman Landscape on YouTube @aumanlandscapellc @togetherinthetrades @techniseal @buckeye_toyota
Ep 23. The Paver Sales Rep Perspective. Interview w/ Ken Ingle.
April 12, 2021 08:27 - 42 minutes - 39.5 MBIn today's informative episode learn about mistakes made by contractors, industry trends, installation techniques, and tools for hardscaping, all told by our sales rep Ken Ingle, from Semco Stone in Columbus, Ohio. https://www.aumanlandscape.com/ Auman Landscape on YouTube @aumanlandscapellc @togetherinthetrades @techniseal @semcostone
Ep 22. Big Announcement From Our Friends Brian & Liz Fullerton!
April 09, 2021 09:00 - 43 minutes - 40 MBBrit and I talk with our good friends Brian and Liz Fullerton of Brians Lawn Maintenance. We discuss the challenges of operating a business in 2020 the year of the pandemic. Listen and hear about both the positive things and drawbacks we saw and experienced during that chaotic season. https://www.aumanlandscape.com/ Auman Landscape on YouTube @aumanlandscapellc @togetherinthetrades @techniseal www.lawntrepreneuracademy.com @fullertonpartyoftwo
Ep 21. Open-Minded to Change. Interview with Ray Rodenburgh of Unilock
April 07, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour - 61.2 MBToday 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
Ep 20. An Entire Episode Dedicated to Mulch?
April 05, 2021 09:00 - 40 minutes - 37.7 MBBrit 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
Ep 19. Interview w/ Riley Marvin - $5,000,000 In Projected Sales In 2021 For A 22 Year Old - Part 2
April 02, 2021 09:00 - 45 minutes - 42.2 MBWe 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.aumanlandscape.com/ Auman Landscape on YouTube @aumanlandscapellc @togetherinthetrades @t...
Ep 18. $5,000,000 In Projected Sales In 2021 For A 22 Year Old - Part 1
March 31, 2021 09:00 - 47 minutes - 44.1 MBWe 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 @aumanlandscapellc @togetherinthetrades @techniseal @alphalandscapesia
Ep 17. Using Positivity To Succeed!
March 29, 2021 09:00 - 42 minutes - 39.6 MBOn 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 @techniseal
Ep 16. Work Hard To Play Hard!!!
March 26, 2021 09:00 - 44 minutes - 41.2 MBWe 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 @togetherinthetrades @techniseal
Ep 15. Caleb & Brit Discuss Efficiency Tactics at Their Own Company
March 24, 2021 09:00 - 43 minutes - 40.7 MBWe 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 @aumanlandscapellc @togetherinthetrades @techniseal
Ep 14. The Power of Goal Setting Interview w/Shawn Spencer
March 22, 2021 09:00 - 22 minutes - 21.4 MBToday'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 The Trades @spencerlawncare
Ep 13. Why and How Should Landscapers Protect Their Data
March 19, 2021 09:00 - 41 minutes - 38.4 MBMy 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
Ep 12. Dealing with Negativity and Growing Your Company and Yourself. Interview w/ Blake Albertson
March 17, 2021 09:00 - 37 minutes - 35 MB24-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 https://www.aumanlandscape.com/ Auman Landscape on YouTube @aumanlandscapellc @togethe...
Ep 11. Running a Difficult Site and Boosting Profit... Interview with Josh Sutton
March 15, 2021 09:00 - 52 minutes - 48.4 MBJosh 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 @aumanlandscapellc @togetherinthetrades
Ep 10. Interview with "The Lawn Care Rookie" Naylor Taliaferro!
March 12, 2021 10:00 - 56 minutes - 52.6 MBin 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 @aumanlandscapellc @togetherinthetrades
Ep 09. Group Hardscape discussion on Trends in Hardscape in 2021
March 10, 2021 10:00 - 21 minutes - 20.6 MBWe 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
Ep 08. Business Lessons learned and Who NOT to work for!
March 08, 2021 10:00 - 46 minutes - 43.3 MBIn 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.com/ Auman Landscape on YouTube @aumanlandscapellc @togetherinthetrades
Ep 07. Hardscape & Business Philosophies with Mass Hardscaper
March 05, 2021 10:00 - 26 minutes - 25.1 MBIn 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
Ep 06. Making Sacrifices for a Better Future!
March 03, 2021 10:00 - 57 minutes - 52.8 MBThis 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 the positive and negative that come with social media channels. https://www.aumanlandscape.com...
Ep 05. Hardscape Innovation Techniques and Tools with Phil Bahler of Pavetool
March 01, 2021 10:00 - 37 minutes - 34.5 MBTools + 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 Landscape on YouTube @aumanlandscapellc Together In The Trades
Ep 04. Strong Work Ethic and Two Careers... a Balancing Act.
February 26, 2021 10:00 - 46 minutes - 43.3 MBCaleb 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 YouTube @aumanlandscapellc @mitchellslawncarellc
Ep 03. Interview with Paul Jamison, Author of "Cut That Grass and Make That Cash."
February 24, 2021 10:00 - 17 minutes - 16.8 MBPodcaster 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 http://greenindustrypodcast.com
Ep. 02. Learning from Bad Businesses to be a Great Business
February 22, 2021 16:31 - 15 minutes - 14.8 MBCaleb 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://thelawncarelife.com
Ep. 01 Creating Systems and Procedures- Importance of...
February 18, 2021 18:25 - 24 minutes - 22.8 MBAs 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 systems. https://www.aumanlandscape.com/ Auman Landscape on YouTube @aumanlandscapellc