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.

Kid Contractor Podcast with Caleb Auman is a business podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 731 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Unknown Host hosts Kid Contractor Podcast with Caleb Auman, a business show with 731 episodes published.

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  Kid Contractor Podcast with Caleb Auman

  E732. $3 Million + Series | Andy Mulder Founder of Mulder Outdoors

  Aug 18, 20261h 10m

  Growing at the Speed of Cash: The Debt-Free Path to $3 Million Andy shares his refreshing, profit-first perspective on the mindset shifts required as a business approaches and breaks the $3 million revenue mark. Rather than chasing massive top-line growth at all costs, Mulder outlines a philosophy centered on financial clarity, strategic delegation, and maintaining a sustainable lifestyle. Key Takeaways: Focus on your bottom-line net margins rather than chasing vanity metrics like top-line revenue. Fix operational and financial chaos early while volume is low, as scaling a business only magnifies existing problems. Delegate low-value tasks you dislike to capable team members so you can buy back your mental energy and protect your time. Grow only at the speed of cash and maintain fully funded reserves to eliminate financial anxiety and protect your peace of mind. Remove emotion from decision-making by pausing and waiting for clarity instead of making rash, impulsive choices when challenges arise. Connect with Auman Landscape YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@AumanLandscape All Links https://linktr.ee/AumanLandscape Instagram https://www.instagram.com/aumanlandscapellc/ ‍♂️ ‍♀️ The Hardsacpe Academy https://www.thehardscapeacademy.com/ ‍❤️‍ Together In The Trades https://www.togetherinthetrades.com/ Episode Sponsors CompanyCam – Get 50% off for 2 months https://companycam.com/auman Cycle CPA – Save $200 https://cyclecpa.com Use code: AUMAN LMN Software – Save on onboarding https://golmn.com Use code: AUMAN ⚙️️ Steelwrist https://linktr.ee/AumanLandscape Leanscaper https://leanscaper.com/ Equip https://www.equipexposition.com/ Use code: AUMAN John Pajak https://johnpajak.com FRWRD Coaching https://www.frwrdcoaching.com/

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  E731. 7 Critical Checkpoints to Hit Before Year-End

  Aug 13, 202631 min

  Finish strong and prepare for Q4! The Auman's discuss the transition from a chaotic, "hamster wheel" business model to a structured, system-driven enterprise. Caleb introduces his new "Built for Contractors" mentorship program, which focuses on providing scalable processes and accountability for hardscaping professionals. They emphasize the importance of financial clarity and the courage to fire underperforming service providers to ensure long-term growth. They also review seven critical end-of-year metrics, including profitability, labor efficiency, and backlog management, to help listeners prepare for the fourth quarter. Key Takeaways: Implement structured, scalable systems in both the office and the field instead of relying solely on hard work to escape the endless business hamster wheel. Embrace "clarity is kindness" by letting go of service providers, partners, or employees who aren't performing or communicating well so they have the chance to improve elsewhere. Calculate your true revenue per hour by dividing your gross invoiced revenue by the total paid hours to quickly spot gaps in your estimating and crew production rates. Proactively map out your remaining weeks of capacity and backlog in the fourth quarter to build a realistic schedule that successfully lands the plane by year-end. Begin squirreling away cash and aligning on winter expectations with your financial advisor during the busy season so you can afford to retain your crew during the colder months. Connect with Auman Landscape YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@AumanLandscape All Links https://linktr.ee/AumanLandscape Instagram https://www.instagram.com/aumanlandscapellc/ ‍♂️ ‍♀️ The Hardsacpe Academy https://www.thehardscapeacademy.com/ ‍❤️‍ Together In The Trades https://www.togetherinthetrades.com/ Episode Sponsors CompanyCam – Get 50% off for 2 months https://companycam.com/auman Cycle CPA – Save $200 https://cyclecpa.com Use code: AUMAN LMN Software – Save on onboarding https://golmn.com Use code: AUMAN ⚙️️ Steelwrist https://linktr.ee/AumanLandscape Leanscaper https://leanscaper.com/ Equip https://www.equipexposition.com/ Use code: AUMAN John Pajak https://johnpajak.com FRWRD Coaching https://www.frwrdcoaching.com/

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  E730. $3 Million+ Series | Charlie Kerrigan Founder of VIL Landscaping

  Aug 11, 202640 min

  Charlie Kerrigan is a twenty-year-old entrepreneur managing a landscape construction firm in Toronto nearing $3 million in revenue. The discussion centers on the personal evolution required to lead a growing business, emphasizing the dangers of expanding too quickly without maintaining operational efficiency. Kerrigan candidly shares lessons on avoiding excessive overhead, the importance of "leading from the trenches," and why profitability must take precedence over high-end equipment or vanity metrics. He also highlights the value of clear communication and the necessity of addressing difficult conversations to prevent professional stagnation. Key Takeaways: Don't be afraid to get your hands dirty and stay active in the trenches where the real work happens, no matter how much success or scale you achieve. Organize your week with dedicated time blocks on your calendar to gain control over your schedule and ensure your daily actions align with your major goals. Face difficult conversations and ask hard questions immediately , since delaying necessary conflict only multiplies the problems down the road. Put your ego aside and ask for help from mentors, peers, and team members when making big decisions or navigating challenges. Choose to find joy and have fun through the chaos , realizing that things will inevitably go wrong but you always have control over how seriously you take them. Connect with Auman Landscape YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@AumanLandscape All Links https://linktr.ee/AumanLandscape Instagram https://www.instagram.com/aumanlandscapellc/ ‍♂️ ‍♀️ The Hardsacpe Academy https://www.thehardscapeacademy.com/ ‍❤️‍ Together In The Trades https://www.togetherinthetrades.com/ Episode Sponsors CompanyCam – Get 50% off for 2 months https://companycam.com/auman Cycle CPA – Save $200 https://cyclecpa.com Use code: AUMAN LMN Software – Save on onboarding https://golmn.com Use code: AUMAN ⚙️️ Steelwrist https://linktr.ee/AumanLandscape Leanscaper https://leanscaper.com/ Equip https://www.equipexposition.com/ Use code: AUMAN John Pajak https://johnpajak.com FRWRD Coaching https://www.frwrdcoaching.com/

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  E729. Breaking the $3 Million Barrier

  Aug 5, 20261h 1m

  What's Really Holding Your Business Back? In this episode, Caleb and Brittany introduce a series of interviews with leading professionals who have successfully navigated the challenges of reaching and surpassing major revenue milestones. The central message is that mindset is often the first key to business growth. The right mindset pushes owners to seek better systems, experienced mentors, stronger pricing strategies, and new ways of leading their teams. Caleb believes mindset must come first, while Brittany emphasizes that understanding your financial numbers is equally important. Services such as Cycle CPA can help business owners make sure increased revenue leads to real profit, rather than simply producing impressive gross revenue numbers. Key Takeaways: The Owner Can Become the Bottleneck Business owners often limit their own growth by refusing to delegate, holding on to too many responsibilities, or failing to create dependable systems. Strong Systems Support Growth Software such as LMN for estimating and CompanyCam for jobsite documentation can help reduce poor communication, inaccurate time tracking, and other costly inefficiencies. Growth Creates New Leadership Challenges As a company grows, clear policies and Standard Operating Procedures become increasingly important. Caleb and Brittany share a disagreement involving reimbursement for an employee's custom hard hat. The situation demonstrated why growing businesses must move away from emotional, case-by-case decisions and toward consistent policies outlined in an employee handbook. The Million-Dollar Myth Brittany recalls hearing from local contractors that it was nearly impossible to remain profitable after reaching $1 million in annual revenue. A conversation with Mark Bradley helped change that perspective. He explained that growth can remain both sustainable and profitable when the company has the right team, processes, systems, and pricing in place. Ultimately, Caleb and Brittany emphasize that working on yourself is just as important as working on your business. The questions you are afraid to ask may be the same questions preventing your company from reaching the next level. Connect with Auman Landscape YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@AumanLandscape All Links https://linktr.ee/AumanLandscape Instagram https://www.instagram.com/aumanlandscapellc/ ‍♂️ ‍♀️ The Hardsacpe Academy https://www.thehardscapeacademy.com/ ‍❤️‍ Together In The Trades https://www.togetherinthetrades.com/ Episode Sponsors CompanyCam – Get 50% off for 2 months https://companycam.com/auman Cycle CPA – Save $200 https://cyclecpa.com Use code: AUMAN LMN Software – Save on onboarding https://golmn.com Use code: AUMAN ⚙️️ Steelwrist https://linktr.ee/AumanLandscape Leanscaper https://leanscaper.com/ Equip https://www.equipexposition.com/ Use code: AUMAN John Pajak https://johnpajak.com FRWRD Coaching https://www.frwrdcoaching.com/

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  E728. How Strengthening Your Marriage Can Save Your Contracting Company

  Jul 30, 202656 min

  Why We Almost Quit Together in the Trades and Why We Never Will. Caleb and Brittany recount their recent experience in Williams, Arizona, where they initially intended to end the conference series due to logistical and financial challenges. However, after witnessing the profound emotional impact on attendees and the strong sense of community it fostered, they decided to continue the tradition. The discussion highlights key themes of vulnerability, spiritual perseverance, and open communication, featuring insights from speakers like Marty Grunder and Casey from Marriage 365. Key Takeaways: Schedule regular realignment meetings with your spouse to discuss your weekly plans and ensure your personal and professional goals are in sync. Practice the knee-to-knee apology method by looking your partner in the eye and expressing sincere regret for specific actions and how those actions affected them. Adopt the mindset that marriage is a summitless peak, understanding that it requires constant effort and there is always more room for growth. Find a community of like-minded peers in your industry to create a safe space for discussing business challenges and finding mutual support. Develop a bias to act by taking immediate ownership and initiative whenever you encounter a problem that needs to be solved. Connect with Auman Landscape YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@AumanLandscape All Links https://linktr.ee/AumanLandscape Instagram https://www.instagram.com/aumanlandscapellc/ ‍♂️ ‍♀️ The Hardsacpe Academy https://www.thehardscapeacademy.com/ ‍❤️‍ Together In The Trades https://www.togetherinthetrades.com/ Episode Sponsors CompanyCam – Get 50% off for 2 months https://companycam.com/auman Cycle CPA – Save $200 https://cyclecpa.com Use code: AUMAN LMN Software – Save on onboarding https://golmn.com Use code: AUMAN ⚙️️ Steelwrist https://linktr.ee/AumanLandscape Leanscaper https://leanscaper.com/ Equip https://www.equipexposition.com/ Use code: AUMAN John Pajak https://johnpajak.com FRWRD Coaching https://www.frwrdcoaching.com/

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