Kid Contractor Podcast with Caleb Auman
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.
- Update frequency
- every 3 days
- Average duration
- 45 minutes
- Episodes
- 520
- Years Active
- 2022 - 2025
Ep 437. A Recap from LMN Mastermind Session 2023
Caleb 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 manage…
Ep 436. Our Springer Episode
Caleb 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."
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Ep 435. What Are You Buying in 2024?
Caleb 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.
Ep 434. From Side Hustle to a $1.8M Business (Part 1)
Caleb 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 empl…
Ep 433. Moving FRWRD
This 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 a…
Ep 432. Make The Best Decisions You Can
Caleb 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.
Ep 431. Things We Are Working On
Caleb and Brittany discuss systems and processes they are working to improve in their business, including inventory management, labor tracking, and equipment organization.
Ep 429. Should You Offer a Bonus?
Caleb 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.
Ep 428. Key Takeaways from Lawntrepreneur Academy Live (Part 2)
Caleb 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 us…
Ep 427. Key Takeaways from Lawntrepreneur Live 2023
In this episode, Caleb discusses key takeaways and lessons learned from the Lawntrepreneur Academy Live conference in Novi, Michigan.
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Ep 426. What a Difference a Year Can Make
This 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 …
Ep 425. Learning as You Grow
This 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 comme…
Ep 424. The Power of Lighting: More Than an Add-On
Caleb 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 val…
Ep 423. Working Together Is a Challenge
Caleb and Brittany discuss their busy schedules and some exciting upcoming events.
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Ep. 422 Down Under Landscapers Visit the States
Caleb 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 a…
Ep 421. Catching Up with Industry Pros at Equip
Strolling 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…
Ep 420. The Unexpected Journey
Jeremiah 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…
Ep 419. Fun Friday: Protecting Yourself Digitally (Part 2)
Part 2 of Caleb and Noah's fun friday discussion on current tech.
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Ep 418. The Morning Show from Equip Expo 2023
In 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…
Ep 417. Make it What You Want
Caleb 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. C…