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.

Ep 667. The Ultimate Hero Story: How the Highest Emerged from the Lowest 12/25/2025

Ep 667. The Ultimate Hero Story: How the Highest Emerged from the Lowest 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 series of Biblical reflections on the humility of the nativity and a message of salvation through faith. Through these discussions, Caleb emphasizes the importance of Christian values and maintaining a moral focus within the demanding landscape of the construction industry. (January 20 & 21, 2026 in January 20 & 21) Company Cam- 50% for 2 months! Use code: Auman and save $200 when signing up. Save on onboarding! Code: AUMAN /episode/index/show/kidcontractor/id/39527965

Ep. 665 Why Lighting? 12/23/2025

Ep. 665 Why Lighting? John Kerzelis of Green Foundry Co. returns to the show! (January 20 & 21, 2026 in January 20 & 21) Company Cam- 50% for 2 months! Use code: Auman and save $200 when signing up. Save on onboarding! Code: AUMAN /episode/index/show/kidcontractor/id/39513935

Ep 664. We Are Still Sucking at Job Costing 12/18/2025

Ep 664. We Are Still Sucking at Job Costing 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, he promotes several industry contacts and companies, shares details about upcoming Hardscape Academy training sessions, and discusses the significance of key performance indicators like Revenue Per Hour and struggles with job costing. (January 20 & 21, 2026 in January 20 & 21) Company Cam- 50% for 2 months! Use code: Auman and save $200 when signing up. Save on onboarding! Code: AUMAN /episode/index/show/kidcontractor/id/39429195

Ep 663. We're All Human 12/16/2025

Ep 663. We're All Human 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 emphasizes the importance of authenticity and sharing vulnerabilities with his audience, contrasting his fatigue with the many things he has to be grateful for, referencing Maslow's hierarchy of needs. Finally, Caleb briefly explains and advocates for the problem-solving technique of first principles thinking. (January 20 & 21, 2026 in January 20 & 21) Company Cam- 50% for 2 months! Use code: Auman and save $200 when signing up. Save on onboarding! Code: AUMAN /episode/index/show/kidcontractor/id/39428670

Ep 662. Instagram Live Show: Caleb & Brittany Answer Your Toughest Questions 12/15/2025

Ep 662. Instagram Live Show: Caleb & Brittany Answer Your Toughest Questions 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), touch on financial and equipment pricing methods using LMN software, and mention team communication tools like Slack. (January 20 & 21, 2026 in January 20 & 21) Company Cam- 50% for 2 months! Use code: Auman and save $200 when signing up. Save on onboarding! Code: AUMAN /episode/index/show/kidcontractor/id/39418185

Ep 661. The Story Brand One-Liner: Crafting the Perfect Pitch 12/09/2025

Ep 661. The Story Brand One-Liner: Crafting the Perfect Pitch 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 revolves around several sound bites and quotes on business strategy, notably a segment on creating an effective, three-part elevator pitch (problem, answer/product, end result) based on the Building a Story Brand methodology. He also shares clips about increasing efficiency and margin for valuable service companies, using an advanced ChatGPT prompt for better results, and leveraging tax codes for business deductions by establishing a board of advisors. Finally, Caleb discusses the importance of shifting terminology from "laborer" to "apprentice" to signify future growth, emphasizing that all successful business efforts—from landscaping to outsourcing cleaning—should be viewed through the lens of maximizing enterprise value. Company Cam- 50% for 2 months! Use code: Auman and save $200 when signing up. Save on onboarding! Code: AUMAN /episode/index/show/kidcontractor/id/39336670

Ep 660. Fun Friday Show with Caleb & Brittany 12/05/2025

Ep 660. Fun Friday Show with Caleb & Brittany 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 also shares personal anecdotes, such as a trip to the orthodontist and the accidental destruction of a $36,000 client check. Finally, the hosts play a game identifying key advice, or “isms,” from industry colleagues regarding the importance of basing big decisions on both faith and data. Company Cam- 50% for 2 months! Use code: Auman and save $200 when signing up. Save on onboarding! Code: AUMAN /episode/index/show/kidcontractor/id/39299665

Ep 659. How We Outfit Our Trucks 12/05/2025

Ep 659. How We Outfit Our Trucks In todays episode, we go thorugh and share our work truck inventory list. Company Cam- 50% for 2 months! Use code: Auman and save $200 when signing up. Save on onboarding! Code: AUMAN /episode/index/show/kidcontractor/id/39292430

Ep 658. Jumping Ahead 12/03/2025

Ep 658. Jumping Ahead What are we doing with our time? Company Cam- 50% for 2 months! Use code: Auman and save $200 when signing up. Save on onboarding! Code: AUMAN /episode/index/show/kidcontractor/id/39249545

EP 657. The Investment 12/01/2025

EP 657. The Investment What is the ROI? Company Cam- 50% for 2 months! Use code: Auman and save $200 when signing up. Save on onboarding! Code: AUMAN /episode/index/show/kidcontractor/id/39218380

Ep 656. ROI Mindset 11/29/2025

Ep 656. ROI Mindset 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 Investment (ROI) mindset, which applies not only to financial expenditures but also to time management and personal growth. Caleb emphasizes that current activities, such as investing in business development or personal education, dictate the company’s performance six to eighteen months in the future. He also advises business owners to analyze their most frustrating, recurring problems and consider solutions through an ROI framework, noting that the solution’s returns often include crucial intangible benefits, such as reduced stress and improved family relationships. Company Cam- 50% for 2 months! Use code: Auman and save $200 when signing up. Save on onboarding! Code: AUMAN /episode/index/show/kidcontractor/id/39206420

Ep 655. The Thanksgiving Episode 11/27/2025

Ep 655. The Thanksgiving Episode 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 prayer that seeks wisdom and gentle instruction rather than having to be taught lessons the hard way, ultimately expressing thanks to God for all experiences. Company Cam- 50% for 2 months! Use code: Auman and save $200 when signing up. Save on onboarding! Code: AUMAN /episode/index/show/kidcontractor/id/39193150

Ep 654. Trading Places 11/26/2025

Ep 654. Trading Places Brian Fullerton returns to the show! Company Cam- 50% for 2 months! Use code: Auman and save $200 when signing up. Save on onboarding! Code: AUMAN /episode/index/show/kidcontractor/id/39183015

Ep 653. Lawntrepreneur Academy Live Recap 11/21/2025

Ep 653. Lawntrepreneur Academy Live Recap Audio is a little rough on this one, we are working on it. A recap on key takeaways from the Lawntrepreneur Academy Live conference. Company Cam- 50% for 2 months! Use code: Auman and save $200 when signing up. Save on onboarding! Code: AUMAN /episode/index/show/kidcontractor/id/39120340

Ep 652. Is Your Team an Asset or Liability? with George Urvari 11/13/2025

Ep 652. Is Your Team an Asset or Liability? with George Urvari 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 consultant through Knowledge Tree, where he employs a blunt, truth-focused approach based on psychological profiling to help clients improve their businesses, often by quickly identifying and addressing team members who are liabilities rather than assets. Urvari emphasizes the importance of loyalty, strategic thinking, and a data-driven methodology to achieve rapid, sustained business improvement. Connect with George: Important Links: Company Cam- 50% for 2 months! Use code: Auman and save $200 when signing up. Save on onboarding! Code: AUMAN /episode/index/show/kidcontractor/id/39020290

Ep 651. Why We Put the Effort In 11/11/2025

Ep 651. Why We Put the Effort In Mike Andes returns to the show... Company Cam- 50% for 2 months! Use code: Auman and save $200 when signing up. Save on onboarding! Code: AUMAN - 20% off your purchase- Code: AUMAN Code: Auman100 for $100 off /episode/index/show/kidcontractor/id/38990295

Ep 650. Buried Alive ! & The Gift of Living 11/08/2025

Ep 650. Buried Alive ! & The Gift of Living 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. Company Cam- 50% for 2 months! Use code: Auman and save $200 when signing up. Save on onboarding! Code: AUMAN - 20% off your purchase- Code: AUMAN Code: Auman100 for $100 off /episode/index/show/kidcontractor/id/38958855

Ep 649. Stay Curious 10/30/2025

Ep 649. Stay Curious Encourage Yourself to Refelct... Company Cam- 50% for 2 months! Use code: Auman and save $200 when signing up. Save on onboarding! Code: AUMAN - 20% off your purchase- Code: AUMAN Code: Auman100 for $100 off /episode/index/show/kidcontractor/id/38844250

Ep 648 Your Desire and Vision 10/23/2025

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Ep 647. Making the Final Cut 10/21/2025

Ep 647. Making the Final Cut An exclusive interview with Jake Bradley — son of industry leader Mark Bradley — as he shares the story behind launching his own landscape design-build firm. Company Cam- 50% for 2 months! Use code: Auman and save $200 when signing up. Save on onboarding! Code: AUMAN - 20% off your purchase- Code: AUMAN Code: Auman100 for $100 off /episode/index/show/kidcontractor/id/38723005

Ep 646. Elevating Your Vision 10/16/2025

Ep 646. Elevating Your Vision An information packed episode with Mike Lasecki of LeanScaper. Company Cam- 50% for 2 months! Use code: Auman and save $200 when signing up. Save on onboarding! Code: AUMAN - 20% off your purchase- Code: AUMAN Code: Auman100 for $100 off /episode/index/show/kidcontractor/id/38603680

Ep 645. Elevate Your Image 10/14/2025

Ep 645. Elevate Your Image Talking about Fashion in the green industry with Adam Groh of Acme Clothiers. Company Cam- 50% for 2 months! Use code: Auman and save $200 when signing up. Save on onboarding! Code: AUMAN - 20% off your purchase- Code: AUMAN Code: Auman100 for $100 off /episode/index/show/kidcontractor/id/38576255

Ep 644. Be Involved 10/09/2025

Ep 644. Be Involved A great conversation with the Green Executive Adam Linnemann! Company Cam- 50% for 2 months! Use code: Auman and save $200 when signing up. Save on onboarding! Code: AUMAN - 20% off your purchase- Code: AUMAN Code: Auman100 for $100 off /episode/index/show/kidcontractor/id/38524045

Ep 643. Why You Should Know your Numbers and How it Helps You! 10/07/2025

Ep 643. Why You Should Know your Numbers and How it Helps You! Joe from Cycle CPA returns to the show! Use code: Auman and save $200 when signing up. Company Cam- 50% for 2 months! Save on onboarding! Code: AUMAN - 20% off your purchase- Code: AUMAN Code: Auman100 for $100 off /episode/index/show/kidcontractor/id/38493590

Ep 642. Anything is Possible 10/02/2025

Ep 642. Anything is Possible LMN CEO Mark Sedgley returns to the show... Company Cam- 50% for 2 months! Use code: Auman and save $200 when signing up. Save on onboarding! Code: AUMAN - 20% off your purchase- Code: AUMAN Code: Auman100 for $100 off /episode/index/show/kidcontractor/id/38440150

Ep 641. We Stumble Forward 09/30/2025

Ep 641. We Stumble Forward An exciting new six-figure project is on the horizon — our biggest and most ambitious build to date! Company Cam- 50% for 2 months! Use code: Auman and save $200 when signing up. Save on onboarding! Code: AUMAN - 20% off your purchase- Code: AUMAN Code: Auman100 for $100 off /episode/index/show/kidcontractor/id/38402215

Ep 640. Give it a shot 09/25/2025

Ep 640. Give it a shot Talking with Chief Customer Experience Officer of LeanScaper, Kristen Kiely. Company Cam- 50% for 2 months! Use code: Auman and save $200 when signing up. Save on onboarding! Code: AUMAN - 20% off your purchase- Code: AUMAN Code: Auman100 for $100 off /episode/index/show/kidcontractor/id/38352595

Ep 639. Caleb & Brittany Share Observations 09/23/2025

Ep 639. Caleb & Brittany Share Observations Caleb and Brittany sit down to share their latest observations from the field. Company Cam- 50% for 2 months! Use code: Auman and save $200 when signing up. Save on onboarding! Code: AUMAN - 20% off your purchase- Code: AUMAN Code: Auman100 for $100 off /episode/index/show/kidcontractor/id/38321940

Ep 638. Live from LeanScaper Dallas (Part 1) 09/18/2025

Ep 638. Live from LeanScaper Dallas (Part 1) Tommy Cole from LeanScaper joins the show... Company Cam- 50% for 2 months! Use code: Auman and save $200 when signing up. Save on onboarding! Code: AUMAN - 20% off your purchase- Code: AUMAN Code: Auman100 for $100 off /episode/index/show/kidcontractor/id/38265395

Ep 637. The Way You Think 09/14/2025

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Kid Contractor Podcast with Caleb Auman

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