Latest Auman Podcast Episodes
Ep 446. Back to The Fundamentals
Kid Contractor Podcast with Caleb Auman - January 01, 2024 11:00 - 32 minutes ★★★★★ - 187 ratingsCaleb and Brittany discuss their plans to return to business fundamentals in 2024, focusing on improved communication, scheduling, and bringing on a fractional CFO to help manage finances and free up time. In person Hardscape training 2024 dates: Jan 5-6th, Feb 6-7th, Mar 14-15th, & Apr 5-6th ...
Ep 445. Mobile Estimating Roadshow
Kid Contractor Podcast with Caleb Auman - December 29, 2023 11:00 - 26 minutes ★★★★★ - 187 ratingsJoin Caleb on a job site estimate ride-along, discussing the importance of clear communication and expectations when meeting with clients to discuss potential projects in this mobile roadshow! In person Hardscape training 2024 dates: Jan 5-6th, Feb 6-7th, Mar 14-15th, & Apr 5-6th LIMITED SPO...
Ep 444. The Budgeting of Time
Kid Contractor Podcast with Caleb Auman - December 27, 2023 11:00 - 26 minutes ★★★★★ - 187 ratingsCatch up with Caleb as he goes over some various thought provoking audio bites that can be applied in business. In person Hardscape training 2024 dates: Jan 5-6th, Feb 6-7th, Mar 14-15th, & Apr 5-6th LIMITED SPOTS REMAINING! - Hardscape Mastery Summit Announced March 1st-2nd, 2024 | Secure Y...
Ep 443. 2023 Year in Review
Kid Contractor Podcast with Caleb Auman - December 22, 2023 11:00 - 39 minutes ★★★★★ - 187 ratingsCaleb and Brittany sit down to analyze the key metrics and financials for their business over the past year. They discuss sales, expenses, profits and more as they evaluate their 2023 performance and look ahead to next year. In person Hardscape training 2024 dates: Jan 5-6th, Feb 6-7th, Mar 14...
Ep 442. The Problem with a Plan
Kid Contractor Podcast with Caleb Auman - December 20, 2023 11:00 - 32 minutes ★★★★★ - 187 ratingsCaleb talks common problems that can arise when elements are missed or misunderstood between plans and contracts. Listen in as Caleb shares lessons learned from past projects... In person Hardscape training 2024 dates: Jan 5-6th, Feb 6-7th, Mar 14-15th, & Apr 5-6th LIMITED SPOTS REMAINING! -...
Ep 441. Crawl Before You Ball
Kid Contractor Podcast with Caleb Auman - December 18, 2023 11:00 - 43 minutes ★★★★★ - 187 ratingsIn this second episode with Chase Gallagher of CMG Landscaping, Caleb continues their discussion about running a business as a young entrepreneur. NEW Hardscape Mastery Summit Announced March 1st-2nd, 2024 | Secure Your Spot! Lawn Care Life Conference - Reserve Your Spot! https://www.compa...
Ep 440. Create a Plan for Growth
Kid Contractor Podcast with Caleb Auman - December 15, 2023 11:00 - 49 minutes ★★★★★ - 187 ratingsBrittany and Alicia Brenztel discuss their Prime for Growth program to help contractors plan for business growth in the new year. Listen in as they provide details on the program and its benefits. NEW Hardscape Mastery Summit Announced March 1st-2nd, 2024 | Secure Your Spot! Lawn Care Life C...
Ep 439. A Better Mousetrap
Kid Contractor Podcast with Caleb Auman - December 13, 2023 11:00 - 56 minutes ★★★★★ - 187 ratingsAndy Campbell of Campbell Landscaping talks using autonomous robotic mowers and battery-powered equipment, including exploring if these technologies represent a "better mousetrap," to help combat labor shortages while still providing opportunities for team members. NEW Hardscape Mastery Summit...
Ep 438. Talking with Hardscape Academy Attendees: Equipment, Billing Strategies, and Lessons Learned from Starting a Business
Kid Contractor Podcast with Caleb Auman - December 11, 2023 11:00 - 53 minutes ★★★★★ - 187 ratingsCaleb catches up with Kyle, Tyler, and Matt after their time at The Hardscape Academy to discuss their equipment setups, billing processes, and lessons learned from starting their landscape and hardscape companies. They also share advice for others looking to start their own businesses based on ...
Ep 437. A Recap from LMN Mastermind Session 2023
Kid Contractor Podcast with Caleb Auman - December 08, 2023 11:00 - 32 minutes ★★★★★ - 187 ratingsCaleb shares key takeaways and notes from the LMN landscape mastermind event, including discussions around budgeting, estimating, company culture, problem clients, and the importance of people management in running a successful business. NEW Hardscape Mastery Summit Announced March 1st-2nd...
Ep 436. Our Springer Episode
Kid Contractor Podcast with Caleb Auman - December 06, 2023 11:00 - 27 minutes ★★★★★ - 187 ratingsCaleb and Brittany's on-air debate takes an unexpected turn as their discussion escalates into a full-blown argument that threatens to turn their podcast into an episode of "The Jerry Springer Show." NEW Hardscape Mastery Summit Announced March 1st-2nd, 2024 | Secure Your Spot! Lawn Care Lif...
Ep 435. What Are You Buying in 2024?
Kid Contractor Podcast with Caleb Auman - December 04, 2023 11:00 - 19 minutes ★★★★★ - 187 ratingsCaleb discusses equipment purchasing plans that various landscape contractors have for 2024 based on a poll, touching on trends like mechanization and a focus on paying off existing assets. NEW Hardscape Mastery Summit Announced March 1st-2nd, 2024 | Secure Your Spot! Lawn Care Life Conferen...
Ep 434. From Side Hustle to a $1.8M Business (Part 1)
Kid Contractor Podcast with Caleb Auman - December 01, 2023 11:00 - 58 minutes ★★★★★ - 187 ratingsCaleb interviews 22-year-old Chase Gallagher about how he grew his landscape construction company CMG Landscaping from a childhood lawn mowing side hustle into a $1.8 million business with eight employees. NEW Hardscape Mastery Summit Announced March 1st-2nd, 2024 | Secure Your Spot! Lawn Ca...
Ep 433. Moving FRWRD
Kid Contractor Podcast with Caleb Auman - November 29, 2023 11:00 - 56 minutes ★★★★★ - 187 ratingsThis episode features an interview with Ken Deemer and Patrick Murray from Local Roots landscaping and their new coaching business called FRWRD, where they discuss their journey growing Local Roots and how they are now helping other contractors scale their businesses through coaching. NEW Hard...
Ep 432. Make The Best Decisions You Can
Kid Contractor Podcast with Caleb Auman - November 27, 2023 11:00 - 36 minutes ★★★★★ - 187 ratingsCaleb discusses making the best decisions you can in business by going through a list of screenshots he's collected over the years containing advice, quotes, and examples. NEW Hardscape Mastery Summit Announced March 1st-2nd, 2024 | Secure Your Spot! Lawn Care Life Conference - Reserve Your ...
Ep 431. Things We Are Working On
Kid Contractor Podcast with Caleb Auman - November 24, 2023 11:00 - 51 minutes ★★★★★ - 187 ratingsCaleb and Brittany discuss systems and processes they are working to improve in their business, including inventory management, labor tracking, and equipment organization. NEW Hardscape Mastery Summit Announced March 1st-2nd, 2024 | Secure Your Spot! Lawn Care Life Conference - Reserve Your ...
Ep 429. Should You Offer a Bonus?
Kid Contractor Podcast with Caleb Auman - November 20, 2023 11:00 - 26 minutes ★★★★★ - 187 ratingsCaleb talks implementing bonus structures and incentive programs at Auman. He analyzes the pros and cons of different options and cautions that any system needs to be carefully planned out. NEW Hardscape Mastery Summit Announced March 1st-2nd, 2024 | Secure Your Spot! Lawn Care Life Conferen...
Ep 428. Key Takeaways from Lawntrepreneur Academy Live (Part 2)
Kid Contractor Podcast with Caleb Auman - November 17, 2023 11:00 - 26 minutes ★★★★★ - 187 ratingsCaleb follows up on his last discussion of the Lawntrepreneur Academy Live event. He shares additional takeaways around effective employee training strategies like hands-on practice, feedback, and using mistakes as learning opportunities. NEW Hardscape Mastery Summit Announced March 1st-2nd, 2...
Ep 427. Key Takeaways from Lawntrepreneur Live 2023
Kid Contractor Podcast with Caleb Auman - November 15, 2023 11:00 - 36 minutes ★★★★★ - 187 ratingsIn this episode, Caleb discusses key takeaways and lessons learned from the Lawntrepreneur Academy Live conference in Novi, Michigan. NEW Hardscape Mastery Summit Announced March 1st-2nd, 2024 | Secure Your Spot! Lawn Care Life Conference - Reserve Your Spot! https://www.companycam.com/pod...
Ep 426. What a Difference a Year Can Make
Kid Contractor Podcast with Caleb Auman - November 13, 2023 11:00 - 37 minutes ★★★★★ - 187 ratingsThis hectic episode features Caleb catching up with William Johnston from Johnston Construction Company, who was previously on the show a year ago. They discuss how William has rebranded his company and transitioned from landscaping into more construction work like land clearing over the past ye...
Ep 425. Learning as You Grow
Kid Contractor Podcast with Caleb Auman - November 10, 2023 11:00 - 43 minutes ★★★★★ - 187 ratingsThis episode features an interview with Jacob Hartman and his wife Tiffany, owners of Hartman Landscaping LLC, who discuss starting their landscaping business in Washington state, growing their commercial mowing route, plans to expand into hardscaping, and goals for 2024. NEW Hardscape Mastery...
Ep 424. The Power of Lighting: More Than an Add-On
Kid Contractor Podcast with Caleb Auman - November 08, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 187 ratingsCaleb sits down with John Kerzelis of Green Foundry Lighting and Aron Perruchon from Lumien Lighting to discuss the importance of lighting in landscape projects. They talk about how lighting adds value and brings emotion to outdoor spaces, and should not be considered a simple add-on. John and A...
Ep 423. Working Together Is a Challenge
Kid Contractor Podcast with Caleb Auman - November 06, 2023 11:00 - 39 minutes ★★★★★ - 187 ratingsCaleb and Brittany discuss their busy schedules and some exciting upcoming events. NEW Hardscape Mastery Summit Announced March 1st-2nd, 2024 | Secure Your Spot! Lawn Care Life Conference - Reserve Your Spot! https://www.companycam.com/podcast Auman Landscape on YouTube www.companycam/...
Ep. 422 Down Under Landscapers Visit the States
Kid Contractor Podcast with Caleb Auman - November 03, 2023 10:00 - 50 minutes ★★★★★ - 187 ratingsCaleb sits down with brothers Phil and Tom from Green Link landscaping in New Zealand to discuss their operation "down under" and their three week tour of the United States visiting equipment shows and nurseries. NEW Hardscape Mastery Summit Announced March 1st-2nd, 2024 | Secure Your Spot! ...
Ep 421. Catching Up with Industry Pros at Equip
Kid Contractor Podcast with Caleb Auman - November 01, 2023 10:00 - 51 minutes ★★★★★ - 187 ratingsStrolling around the floor at the Equip Exposition, interviewing some of your favorite industry professionals (Brian Fullerton, Mike Pletz, Jeremiah Jennings, and more!) and getting their thoughts on closing the year out strong. NEW Hardscape Mastery Summit Announced March 1st-2nd, 2024 | Secu...
Ep 420. The Unexpected Journey
Kid Contractor Podcast with Caleb Auman - October 30, 2023 10:00 - 51 minutes ★★★★★ - 187 ratingsJeremiah and Savannah Jennings discuss their experiences at Equip Expo and their growing involvement in the industry. To hear the rest of these industry discussions, listen to the second part of this episode on the Growing Green Podcast. NEW Hardscape Mastery Summit Announced March 1st-2nd, 20...
Ep 419. Fun Friday: Protecting Yourself Digitally (Part 2)
Kid Contractor Podcast with Caleb Auman - October 27, 2023 10:00 - 56 minutes ★★★★★ - 187 ratingsPart 2 of Caleb and Noah's fun friday discussion on current tech. NEW Hardscape Mastery Summit Announced March 1st-2nd, 2024 | Secure Your Spot! Lawn Care Life Conference - Reserve Your Spot! https://www.companycam.com/podcast Auman Landscape on YouTube www.companycam/kcpodcast 14 days...
Ep 418. The Morning Show from Equip Expo 2023
Kid Contractor Podcast with Caleb Auman - October 25, 2023 10:00 - 27 minutes ★★★★★ - 187 ratingsIn this live episode from the Equip Expo Morning Show, Caleb interviews Jeremiah Jennings. They discuss Jeremiah's landscape company and how purchasing a mini skid steer loader changed his operations. Being at the equipment show, their conversation also touches on mechanizing businesses through ...
Ep 417. Make it What You Want
Kid Contractor Podcast with Caleb Auman - October 23, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 187 ratingsCaleb interviews Bob Scott from Lowe's Greenhouse of Chagrin Falls, Ohio, a full-service landscaping and garden center business that has been in business for nearly 100 years in the Cleveland area. Caleb and Bob discuss the history of Lowe's Greenhouse and how they navigated the challenges of th...
Ep 416. Fun Friday: Protecting Yourself Digitally
Kid Contractor Podcast with Caleb Auman - October 20, 2023 10:00 - 27 minutes ★★★★★ - 187 ratingsIn this episode, Caleb talks to his brother Noah about the latest advancements in artificial intelligence and their potential impacts, discussing topics like sentient AI, practical applications of AI today, and speculating on cutting-edge AI research that may not yet be public. NEW Hardscape M...