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.
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E749. Contractor Horror Stories | Naylor Taliaferro (LCR Media)
10/20/2026
E749. Contractor Horror Stories | Naylor Taliaferro (LCR Media)
Naylor Taliaferro details the trials and lessons of running a contracting business. During the October contractor horror stories series, shares a chaotic memory of his first major leaf removal job, which nearly caused him to quit due to a lack of preparation and equipment. He emphasizes that hope is not a plan, highlighting the importance of property walks, proper equipment setup, and clear customer communication. The conversation also touches on unexpected field encounters, such as dodging domestic drama and navigating holiday obstacles on job sites. Key Takeaways: Establish a concrete plan and secure the necessary equipment before tackling any major task rather than relying on hope or winging it. Thoroughly inspect the full scope and hidden conditions of a commitment before agreeing to terms instead of estimating based on surface-level appearances. Communicate openly and promptly when miscalculations occur by swallowing your pride, owning the mistake, and presenting clear options to move forward. Plug into an active community of peers to share knowledge, gain encouragement, and avoid the isolation of navigating tough challenges alone. Embrace and learn from mistakes early in your journey to refine your processes before scaling makes those errors far more costly. Connect with Auman Landscape 📺 YouTube 🌐 All Links 📸 Instagram 👷 👷♂️ 👷♀️ The Hardsacpe Academy 👫 👩❤️👨 Together In The Trades Episode Sponsors 📸 CompanyCam – Get 50% off for 2 months 💰 Cycle CPA – Save $200 Use code: AUMAN 🛠 LMN Software – Save on onboarding Use code: AUMAN 🚜⚙️🛠️ Steelwrist 🛠 Leanscaperhttps://leanscaper.com/ 🚜 Equip Use code: AUMAN 💰 John Pajak 🧠 🎯 💡 FRWRD Coaching
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E748. Contractor Horror Stories | Paul Jamison (Green Industry Podcast)
10/15/2026
E748. Contractor Horror Stories | Paul Jamison (Green Industry Podcast)
Entrepreneurship and contracting present numerous operational hurdles, as highlighted by green industry experts Caleb Auman and . The discussion covers major professional challenges, including financial stress, unreliable customers, and the difficulties of managing organic materials like sod during extreme weather conditions. The guys also share personal disaster stories, ranging from surviving hurricanes to technical recording failures during high-profile interviews. The conversation also emphasizes the importance of proper business software, overcommunication, and cash-flow management to build a profitable enterprise. Key Takeaways: Switch to prepaid billing or upfront invoicing to secure healthy cash flow and eliminate payment disputes after work is completed. Overcommunicate client responsibilities and define clear warranty limits on the front end so you are not held financially liable for variables outside your control. Establish firm professional boundaries instead of allowing aggressive or intimidating clients to bully you into making costly concessions. Price every project with healthy margins to ensure your business has the financial cushion necessary to absorb inevitable mistakes and unforeseen expenses. Design your business scale around your ideal lifestyle and peace of mind rather than feeling obligated to expand headcount or operations beyond what fulfills you. Connect with Auman Landscape 📺 YouTube 🌐 All Links 📸 Instagram 👷 👷♂️ 👷♀️ The Hardsacpe Academy 👫 👩❤️👨 Together In The Trades Episode Sponsors 📸 CompanyCam – Get 50% off for 2 months 💰 Cycle CPA – Save $200 Use code: AUMAN 🛠 LMN Software – Save on onboarding Use code: AUMAN 🚜⚙️🛠️ Steelwrist 🛠 Leanscaperhttps://leanscaper.com/ 🚜 Equip Use code: AUMAN 💰 John Pajak 🧠 🎯 💡 FRWRD Coaching
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E747. Contractor Horror Stories | Paul Capote (The Miami Landscaper)
10/13/2026
E747. Contractor Horror Stories | Paul Capote (The Miami Landscaper)
Wild field errors, equipment mishaps, and essential business lessons in the green industry are the focus of today's episode. shares harrowing early-career experiences, including a nearly fatal chainsaw injury that severed a worker's main artery, a terrifying trailer detachment on I-95, and utility strikes caused by blind auger drilling. Throughout the conversation, Paul emphasizes the hard knocks of starting a business young without guidance, the necessity of proper safety gear (PPE) like tourniquets, and the importance of upgrading to reliable dump trucks to eliminate costly downtime. Key Takeaways: Verify and test hands-on competence before letting anyone operate hazardous machinery rather than simply taking their word for it. Keep a professional tourniquet accessible and practice emergency drills with both hands so you are prepared to act decisively under high-stress conditions. Always call 811 to locate buried utilities before digging to prevent dangerous strikes and costly liabilities. Standardize equipment configurations and daily routines—such as matching trailer hitch sizes—to eliminate simple errors caused by hurry or distraction. Track your operational numbers and job costing meticulously instead of relying on guesswork, ensuring you know exactly what is required each day to remain profitable and avoid debt. Connect with Auman Landscape 📺 YouTube 🌐 All Links 📸 Instagram 👷 👷♂️ 👷♀️ The Hardsacpe Academy 👫 👩❤️👨 Together In The Trades Episode Sponsors 📸 CompanyCam – Get 50% off for 2 months 💰 Cycle CPA – Save $200 Use code: AUMAN 🛠 LMN Software – Save on onboarding Use code: AUMAN 🚜⚙️🛠️ Steelwrist 🛠 Leanscaperhttps://leanscaper.com/ 🚜 Equip Use code: AUMAN 💰 John Pajak 🧠 🎯 💡 FRWRD Coaching
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E746. Contractor Horror Stories | Harlan Jones (Jones Property Management)
10/08/2026
E746. Contractor Horror Stories | Harlan Jones (Jones Property Management)
Get ready for some chaotic real-world incidents with as he recounts as a new hire drinking a beer during a safety meeting, mistakenly landscaping the wrong property, and accidentally cutting down a neighbor's trees. Harlan also shares expensive operational blunders, including a disastrous truck purchase, an HVAC gas line mishap, and a severe saw accident that ruined a client's pool. Key Takeaways: Always verify property boundaries and project specifications before starting physical work to prevent costly liabilities and performing unauthorized labor. Do not sacrifice reliability to pinch pennies on critical equipment, because maintaining worn-out assets frequently costs far more than investing in dependable tools upfront. Resist impromptu scope creep and off-contract favors, which introduce severe operational risks without the profit margin required to absorb mistakes. Consistently follow baseline safety precautions, such as chocking trailer wheels and setting parking brakes whenever loading machinery on an incline. Take prompt ownership and communicate transparently when things go wrong, as acting with integrity preserves client trust even during expensive setbacks. Connect with Auman Landscape 📺 YouTube 🌐 All Links 📸 Instagram 👷 👷♂️ 👷♀️ The Hardsacpe Academy 👫 👩❤️👨 Together In The Trades Episode Sponsors 📸 CompanyCam – Get 50% off for 2 months 💰 Cycle CPA – Save $200 Use code: AUMAN 🛠 LMN Software – Save on onboarding Use code: AUMAN 🚜⚙️🛠️ Steelwrist 🛠 Leanscaperhttps://leanscaper.com/ 🚜 Equip Use code: AUMAN 💰 John Pajak 🧠 🎯 💡 FRWRD Coaching
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E745. Contractor Horror Stories | Brian Fullerton (Brian's Lawn Maintenance)
10/06/2026
E745. Contractor Horror Stories | Brian Fullerton (Brian's Lawn Maintenance)
Fullerton recounts a mortifying past mistake where he accidentally sent an inappropriate text message of himself to a group chat that included both his wife and a female client. Despite the initial panic and dread of potential severe consequences, the situation ultimately resolved when the client's husband jokingly confronted about the incident. The conversation highlights the unpredictability of entrepreneurship while promoting community events such as the upcoming conference. Key Takeaways: Shift your primary focus from the technical mechanics of work to prioritizing the people and relationships that drive your true purpose. Always verify recipient lists and group chats before sending any media or messages to prevent accidental communication blunders. Master your financial numbers and utilize proper management tools to maintain long-term stability and business control. Seek out physical proximity with experienced mentors and peers at live events to accelerate your growth through shared insights. Keep unexpected setbacks and embarrassing moments in perspective, confronting them with humility and humor rather than letting panic take over. Connect with Auman Landscape 📺 YouTube 🌐 All Links 📸 Instagram 👷 👷♂️ 👷♀️ The Hardsacpe Academy 👫 👩❤️👨 Together In The Trades Episode Sponsors 📸 CompanyCam – Get 50% off for 2 months 💰 Cycle CPA – Save $200 Use code: AUMAN 🛠 LMN Software – Save on onboarding Use code: AUMAN 🚜⚙️🛠️ Steelwrist 🛠 Leanscaperhttps://leanscaper.com/ 🚜 Equip Use code: AUMAN 💰 John Pajak 🧠 🎯 💡 FRWRD Coaching
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E744. Contractor Horror Stories | Tommy Cole EVP of Industry Relations at LeanScaper
10/01/2026
E744. Contractor Horror Stories | Tommy Cole EVP of Industry Relations at LeanScaper
Veteran contractor Tommy Cole shares a wealth of experience from decades in the landscape construction and civil engineering industries. recounts numerous job site mishaps, ranging from an accidental skid steer intrusion onto a protected prairie meadow to the astonishing coincidence of plastering the wrong pool on the exact same street. Through these humorous and challenging anecdotes, he emphasizes the critical importance of owning one's mistakes and never complaining about clients. The conversation highlights how vital clear communication and accessible data are for growing a successful contracting business. with LeanScaper. Key Takeaways: Take complete ownership of job site mistakes immediately rather than passing blame onto crew members or subcontractors. Minimize handling materials multiple times to eliminate unnecessary labor costs and boost overall operational efficiency. Move critical project details out of your head and into a shared system so your entire team has visibility into schedules and project expectations. Build client trust through transparency by acknowledging that human errors will occur while guaranteeing you will take responsibility to make things right. Refrain from complaining about difficult clients and instead view their feedback as essential insight for refining your business processes. Connect with Auman Landscape 📺 YouTube 🌐 All Links 📸 Instagram 👷 👷♂️ 👷♀️ The Hardsacpe Academy 👫 👩❤️👨 Together In The Trades Episode Sponsors 📸 CompanyCam – Get 50% off for 2 months 💰 Cycle CPA – Save $200 Use code: AUMAN 🛠 LMN Software – Save on onboarding Use code: AUMAN 🚜⚙️🛠️ Steelwrist 🛠 Leanscaperhttps://leanscaper.com/ 🚜 Equip Use code: AUMAN 💰 John Pajak 🧠 🎯 💡 FRWRD Coaching
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E743. The Contractor's Purpose: Why You Don't Need a Wall Slogan to Build a Business That Matters
09/29/2026
E743. The Contractor's Purpose: Why You Don't Need a Wall Slogan to Build a Business That Matters
Finding deep fulfillment in sharing hands-on trade skills with others, and focusing on raising good humans is what motivates Caleb and Brittany. The couple emphasizes the importance of tracking financial numbers and understanding revenue per hour to make informed decisions and pivot when seasons are slow. They highlight the value of hands-on education through their Hardscape Academy and share personal anecdotes about learning HVAC systems while building their new home. The conversation also explores the concept of finding one’s purpose through service, mentorship, and professional excellence. Key Takeaways: Track your business numbers consistently so you can identify performance gaps early and make necessary strategic pivots. Calculate your revenue targets per employee and man-hour to build realistic growth plans and staffing budgets. Cultivate a broad foundation of knowledge across related disciplines in your industry to recognize quality work and manage projects effectively. Take every opportunity to learn directly from experienced mentors, even when acquiring skills outside your primary area of focus. Focus on sharing your practical knowledge to empower others rather than tying your sense of purpose to superficial milestones. Connect with Auman Landscape 📺 YouTube 🌐 All Links 📸 Instagram 👷 👷♂️ 👷♀️ The Hardsacpe Academy 👫 👩❤️👨 Together In The Trades Episode Sponsors 📸 CompanyCam – Get 50% off for 2 months 💰 Cycle CPA – Save $200 Use code: AUMAN 🛠 LMN Software – Save on onboarding Use code: AUMAN 🚜⚙️🛠️ Steelwrist 🛠 Leanscaperhttps://leanscaper.com/ 🚜 Equip Use code: AUMAN 💰 John Pajak 🧠 🎯 💡 FRWRD Coaching
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E742. Don't Be Afraid to Make the Jump: Navigating Year Two of an Excavation Business
09/25/2026
E742. Don't Be Afraid to Make the Jump: Navigating Year Two of an Excavation Business
Zach Taylor shares the realities of launching , taking the leap into solo entrepreneurship, managing cash flow, and leveraging past connections. He highlights the importance of leveraging professional networks to secure work while navigating the complexities of cash flow, equipment acquisition, and the multi-faceted role of a solo business owner. Taylor also shares his expertise in trench safety, detailing his efforts to educate the industry through presentations and his leadership role with the nonprofit Crew Collab. The conversation covers the practical difficulties of winter construction and the personal lessons learned from managing residential projects for friends. Key Takeaways: Protect your cash flow by carefully managing project schedules and establishing strict, regular invoicing routines. Never compromise on jobsite safety, and always use engineered trench protection when working in deep excavations. Maintain standard professional protocols and formal contracts even when performing work for friends or family. Select machinery based on actual job specifications and financial math rather than brand loyalty or underpowered rentals. Build a reliable six-month backlog of profitable work before taking on the financial risk of hiring full-time employees. Connect with Auman Landscape 📺 YouTube 🌐 All Links 📸 Instagram 👷 👷♂️ 👷♀️ The Hardsacpe Academy 👫 👩❤️👨 Together In The Trades Episode Sponsors 📸 CompanyCam – Get 50% off for 2 months 💰 Cycle CPA – Save $200 Use code: AUMAN 🛠 LMN Software – Save on onboarding Use code: AUMAN 🚜⚙️🛠️ Steelwrist 🛠 Leanscaperhttps://leanscaper.com/ 🚜 Equip Use code: AUMAN 💰 John Pajak 🧠 🎯 💡 FRWRD Coaching
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E741. The Cost of Thinking Small: Why Playing It Safe Kills Growth
09/23/2026
E741. The Cost of Thinking Small: Why Playing It Safe Kills Growth
Why making a decision and being slightly wrong beats standing still. Caleb explores how the power of imagination directly shapes the trajectory of a business and personal life. Following a trip to Canada, Auman reflects on a conversation about limiting beliefs and how entrepreneurs often subconsciously cap their own potential. He shares personal anecdotes about manifesting his company’s design-build facility while admitting that fear sometimes hindered him from dreaming even bigger. The short episode emphasizes that a current business is often the physical manifestation of past thoughts, urging listeners to expand their vision to reach the next level. Key Takeaways: Expand your mental vision beyond your current circumstances because your business and personal life will always be capped by what you dare to imagine. Identify and dismantle limiting beliefs that hold you back from making high-impact investments in your future growth. Recognize that your employees report to work inside the vision you set, meaning your mental clarity directly shapes their daily environment and potential. Make decisive operational decisions early rather than letting fear or perfectionism delay the structural improvements your company needs to operate efficiently. Commit to continuous learning, open-mindedness, and putting your ego aside so you can break through growth plateaus and expand past past successes. Connect with Auman Landscape 📺 YouTube 🌐 All Links 📸 Instagram 👷 👷♂️ 👷♀️ The Hardsacpe Academy 👫 👩❤️👨 Together In The Trades Episode Sponsors 📸 CompanyCam – Get 50% off for 2 months 💰 Cycle CPA – Save $200 Use code: AUMAN 🛠 LMN Software – Save on onboarding Use code: AUMAN 🚜⚙️🛠️ Steelwrist 🛠 Leanscaperhttps://leanscaper.com/ 🚜 Equip Use code: AUMAN 💰 John Pajak 🧠 🎯 💡 FRWRD Coaching
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E740. $3 Million + Series | Carla Policastro Co-Founder Cycle CPA
09/15/2026
E740. $3 Million + Series | Carla Policastro Co-Founder Cycle CPA
Bookkeeper, CPA, or Fractional CFO: Who You Actually Need at $3M+ Caleb and Carla discuss the complexities of scaling a service business beyond the $3 million revenue mark. They emphasize that transitioning from a hands-on owner to a leader requires robust financial infrastructure, delegation, and the implementation of accountability systems. Carla highlights critical financial practices, such as capacity planning, divisional reporting, and monitoring gross profit margins to identify hidden waste. A significant portion of the conversation focuses on the value of sharing financial data with team members to foster a sense of ownership and align employee incentives with company goals. Key Takeaways: Shift from pure hustle to systems and leadership to build the operational infrastructure required to scale beyond initial growth limits. Track monthly production capacity by calculating revenue per labor hour so you can spot and eliminate hidden waste early. Share project numbers with your team to foster crew buy-in, boost accountability, and align incentive structures with actual job margins. Replace bank balance accounting with dedicated ownership over cash management, accounts receivable, and accounts payable. Invest in personal self-development so that your leadership capacity grows in tandem with the demands of scaling the business. Connect with Auman Landscape 📺 YouTube 🌐 All Links 📸 Instagram 👷 👷♂️ 👷♀️ The Hardsacpe Academy 👫 👩❤️👨 Together In The Trades Episode Sponsors 📸 CompanyCam – Get 50% off for 2 months 💰 Cycle CPA – Save $200 Use code: AUMAN 🛠 LMN Software – Save on onboarding Use code: AUMAN 🚜⚙️🛠️ Steelwrist 🛠 Leanscaperhttps://leanscaper.com/ 🚜 Equip Use code: AUMAN 💰 John Pajak 🧠 🎯 💡 FRWRD Coaching
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E739. Why Man-Hour Rates and Budgeted Hours Are Your Key to Profit w/ Naylor Taliaferro
09/10/2026
E739. Why Man-Hour Rates and Budgeted Hours Are Your Key to Profit w/ Naylor Taliaferro
Naylor Taliaferro is a prominent figure in the green industry known as the Lawn Care Rookie. Taliaferro details his transition from retail management to owning a successful lawn maintenance business and founding LCR Media, a platform dedicated to community growth and industry events. He emphasizes the importance of route density, leadership, and specialized services as the primary drivers of profitability and time management. The discussion highlights his "brick by brick" philosophy, advocating for disciplined business growth and the use of budgeted hours to ensure financial success. Key Takeaways: Build your goals one brick at a time instead of letting the massive scale of a project overwhelm and intimidate you. Let your pricing filter your clients so that your rates automatically turn away bargain-hunters and attract premium customers who value quality. Maximize schedule and route density to eliminate wasted travel time, protect your profit margins, and reclaim your personal life. Master a single, scalable specialty that you genuinely enjoy rather than spreading yourself thin and wasting money as a jack of all trades. Discipline yourself to say no to the wrong opportunities so that you always have the time, space, and energy to say yes to the ideal ones. Connect with Auman Landscape 📺 YouTube 🌐 All Links 📸 Instagram 👷 👷♂️ 👷♀️ The Hardsacpe Academy 👫 👩❤️👨 Together In The Trades Episode Sponsors 📸 CompanyCam – Get 50% off for 2 months 💰 Cycle CPA – Save $200 Use code: AUMAN 🛠 LMN Software – Save on onboarding Use code: AUMAN 🚜⚙️🛠️ Steelwrist 🛠 Leanscaperhttps://leanscaper.com/ 🚜 Equip Use code: AUMAN 💰 John Pajak 🧠 🎯 💡 FRWRD Coaching
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E738. $3 Million + Series | Kevin Scott President at Muskoka Landscapers
09/08/2026
E738. $3 Million + Series | Kevin Scott President at Muskoka Landscapers
Stop Buying Trucks, Start Hiring Office Staff: The "Easy Hard" Choice for Contractors. Caleb talks with Kevin Scott, the founder of and . The conversation centers on the professional evolution required to scale a landscaping business past the $3 million revenue mark. Scott emphasizes that business growth is primarily driven by shifting leadership mindsets, transitioning from a hands-on operator to a visionary leader who prioritizes team development over micromanagement. He details how implementing standard systems and nurturing strategic partnerships allowed his company to manage high-end, large-scale projects more efficiently. Key Takeaways: Flip your business priorities to focus on your team first, which will naturally drive better customer care and higher net profitability. Hire administrative or office support to take over routine tasks like invoicing and scheduling, freeing up your time to focus on high-level vision and client relationships. Transform your site visits into positive check-ins to build rapport with your crew, while saving critical, corrective feedback to deliver privately to your managers. Create standard operating procedures and use software templates so your team has clear targets, knows exactly what is expected, and can execute jobs without you. Get yourself into the right rooms by attending industry conferences, joining mastermind groups, and actively seeking mentors who have already successfully scaled past your current revenue ceiling. Connect with Auman Landscape 📺 YouTube 🌐 All Links 📸 Instagram 👷 👷♂️ 👷♀️ The Hardsacpe Academy 👫 👩❤️👨 Together In The Trades Episode Sponsors 📸 CompanyCam – Get 50% off for 2 months 💰 Cycle CPA – Save $200 Use code: AUMAN 🛠 LMN Software – Save on onboarding Use code: AUMAN 🚜⚙️🛠️ Steelwrist 🛠 Leanscaperhttps://leanscaper.com/ 🚜 Equip Use code: AUMAN 💰 John Pajak 🧠 🎯 💡 FRWRD Coaching
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E737. If Someone Won't Buy Your Company, Why Do You Own It?
09/03/2026
E737. If Someone Won't Buy Your Company, Why Do You Own It?
Challenging business owners to shift their mindset from running a daily job to building a valuable, sellable asset is covered in today's episode. Caleb and Brittney discuss the evolution of their landscaping and hardscaping business. They reflect on their twelve-year journey, highlighting how software automation and AI tools have streamlined operations and reduced their daily workloads. Much of the conversation focuses on the personal challenges of working with a spouse, specifically the struggle to feel valued as roles shift from manual labor to executive oversight. Key Takeaways: Build your business with the ultimate goal of making it sellable, ensuring you are creating a valuable, independent asset rather than just working a stressful daily job. Stop letting stubbornness block your efficiency and immediately invest in the proper tools, software, or equipment that will save you from grueling, manual trial-and-error. Use AI and modern automation to offboard daily tasks, allowing you to step away from operational chaos and focus on higher-level strategy and relationships. Embrace constructive disagreement in your partnerships, understanding that if two business partners agree on absolutely everything, one of them is unnecessary. Anticipate that growth will not make your life easier, but will instead simply change the nature of the challenges and struggles you must face as you evolve. Connect with Auman Landscape 📺 YouTube 🌐 All Links 📸 Instagram 👷 👷♂️ 👷♀️ The Hardsacpe Academy 👫 👩❤️👨 Together In The Trades Episode Sponsors 📸 CompanyCam – Get 50% off for 2 months 💰 Cycle CPA – Save $200 Use code: AUMAN 🛠 LMN Software – Save on onboarding Use code: AUMAN 🚜⚙️🛠️ Steelwrist 🛠 Leanscaperhttps://leanscaper.com/ 🚜 Equip Use code: AUMAN 💰 John Pajak 🧠 🎯 💡 FRWRD Coaching
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E736. $3 Million + Series | Cooper Leary Founder CLS Landscape Construction
09/01/2026
E736. $3 Million + Series | Cooper Leary Founder CLS Landscape Construction
is a Canadian entrepreneur who manages a multimillion-dollar enterprise encompassing landscape supply, construction, and snow removal companny. Based in Calgary, Leary shares his journey from starting the business during university to overseeing nearly 90 employees and generating $16 million in annual revenue. The discussion with Caleb highlights the transition from an owner-operator mindset to an enterprise-level leadership style, emphasizing the importance of systemization, data-driven decision-making, and high-level delegation. Leary attributes his success to being customer-obsessed, maintaining a growth mindset, and fostering a team culture defined by grit and lifelong learning. Key Takeaways: Optimize your crew sizes by keeping teams to a lean three-person setup and using equipment to maintain high productivity. Delegate key responsibilities early to competent people so you can step away from daily tasks and focus on strategic growth. Have ongoing conversations about performance with your team members so that a final, difficult talk never comes as a surprise. Establish core guiding principles and rely on solid business data to make your largest, most impactful decisions. Prioritize weekly one-on-one meetings to genuinely show up for your employees and help them develop professionally. Connect with Auman Landscape 📺 YouTube 🌐 All Links 📸 Instagram 👷 👷♂️ 👷♀️ The Hardsacpe Academy 👫 👩❤️👨 Together In The Trades Episode Sponsors 📸 CompanyCam – Get 50% off for 2 months 💰 Cycle CPA – Save $200 Use code: AUMAN 🛠 LMN Software – Save on onboarding Use code: AUMAN 🚜⚙️🛠️ Steelwrist 🛠 Leanscaperhttps://leanscaper.com/ 🚜 Equip Use code: AUMAN 💰 John Pajak 🧠 🎯 💡 FRWRD Coaching
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E735. Slow Growth, High Quality: Retention Secrets of a 20-Year Legacy Contractor
08/27/2026
E735. Slow Growth, High Quality: Retention Secrets of a 20-Year Legacy Contractor
Adam Coupe, owner of a New York-based landscaping company discusses the operational philosophies of running a high-volume service business, including how his single crew manages 150 weekly mowing properties through route density. shares his preference for staying in the field rather than focusing on administrative tasks, emphasizing that owners should build a business structure that aligns with their personal happiness. The conversation also covers the importance of client screening, using specific equipment for finished property work, and maintaining a debt-free financial model. Additionally, Coupe reflects on the economic lessons learned during the 2008 recession and the value of professional CRM systems for growth. Key Takeaways: Focus on accumulating small, consistent wins to build your overall success instead of constantly chasing high-stress, high-risk projects. Learn to comfortably say "no" to opportunities that do not align with your geographic boundaries or target audience to keep your daily schedule highly efficient. Build your career or business around the day-to-day work you actually enjoy rather than forcing yourself into administrative roles just to follow standard industry advice. Adopt a rainy-day financial mindset by actively saving for future replacement costs and avoiding debt so you can start every workday with a completely clear mind. Recognize that running an organization and managing people are two completely different jobs that require entirely separate skill sets and mindsets to master. Connect with Auman Landscape 📺 YouTube 🌐 All Links 📸 Instagram 👷 👷♂️ 👷♀️ The Hardsacpe Academy 👫 👩❤️👨 Together In The Trades Episode Sponsors 📸 CompanyCam – Get 50% off for 2 months 💰 Cycle CPA – Save $200 Use code: AUMAN 🛠 LMN Software – Save on onboarding Use code: AUMAN 🚜⚙️🛠️ Steelwrist 🛠 Leanscaperhttps://leanscaper.com/ 🚜 Equip Use code: AUMAN 💰 John Pajak 🧠 🎯 💡 FRWRD Coaching
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E734. $3 Million + Series | Bob Scott CEO of Lowe's Greenhouse
08/25/2026
E734. $3 Million + Series | Bob Scott CEO of Lowe's Greenhouse
Bob shares his blueprint for breaking past the $3 million mark and scaling a landscape business to nearly $9 million in total revenue. Scott explains that his business journey involved transitioning from a small-scale operation to a large-scale enterprise by purchasing a local garden center and integrating his landscape services. A major theme of the discussion is the evolution of leadership, specifically the necessity of delegating tasks to specialists who possess more talent than the owner in specific areas. Bob emphasizes that maintaining high organizational standards and having difficult conversations are essential for cultivating a professional culture and high-quality staff. Key Takeaways: Hire people who are smarter and more skilled than you in specific areas to unlock higher-quality results and free up your time to focus on high-level growth. Lean into uncomfortable conversations early by framing them around your professional responsibilities rather than making them feel like a personal attack. Enforce strict, consistent standards daily because the behaviors you permit in your life or organization are ultimately the behaviors you promote. Prune the bottom five percent of your clients or projects to eliminate unnecessary time drains and redirect your energy toward high-value opportunities. Prioritize progress over perfection by trusting your gut, making timely decisions, and keeping yourself moving forward even if the path isn't perfectly straight. Lowes Greenhouse: Connect with Auman Landscape 📺 YouTube 🌐 All Links 📸 Instagram 👷 👷♂️ 👷♀️ The Hardsacpe Academy 👫 👩❤️👨 Together In The Trades Episode Sponsors 📸 CompanyCam – Get 50% off for 2 months 💰 Cycle CPA – Save $200 Use code: AUMAN 🛠 LMN Software – Save on onboarding Use code: AUMAN 🚜⚙️🛠️ Steelwrist 🛠 Leanscaperhttps://leanscaper.com/ 🚜 Equip Use code: AUMAN 💰 John Pajak 🧠 🎯 💡 FRWRD Coaching
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E733. Instagram Mailbag: Your Hardscape Hiring & Contract Questions Answered
08/20/2026
E733. Instagram Mailbag: Your Hardscape Hiring & Contract Questions Answered
Your hardscape business will only grow as fast as your worst contract clause, your weakest hire, or the client you should have turned down. Caleb tackles these operational landmines head-on, answering a series of rapid-fire Instagram DM questions sent in by listener Jesse Zimmerman. The result is a practical blueprint for building the strict operational, financial, and legal guardrails required to run a highly profitable, protected seven-figure contracting company. Key Takeaways: Hire team members who possess a growth mindset and a willingness to learn, rather than those who believe they already know everything. Protect your business cash flow by heavily frontloading payment schedules so you are never left chasing a massive final check over minor details. Document every job site thoroughly with daily photos from day one to eliminate "he-said, she-said" liability disputes with clients or crews. Practice polite and immediate rejection of wrong-fit clients because providing fast clarity is far kinder than making them wait for an estimate you do not want to write. Apply the "ghost project" rule to your marketing by never posting or sharing work that you do not want to repeat in the future. Connect with Auman Landscape 📺 YouTube 🌐 All Links 📸 Instagram 👷 👷♂️ 👷♀️ The Hardsacpe Academy 👫 👩❤️👨 Together In The Trades Episode Sponsors 📸 CompanyCam – Get 50% off for 2 months 💰 Cycle CPA – Save $200 Use code: AUMAN 🛠 LMN Software – Save on onboarding Use code: AUMAN 🚜⚙️🛠️ Steelwrist 🛠 Leanscaperhttps://leanscaper.com/ 🚜 Equip Use code: AUMAN 💰 John Pajak 🧠 🎯 💡 FRWRD Coaching
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E732. $3 Million + Series | Andy Mulder Founder of Mulder Outdoors
08/18/2026
E732. $3 Million + Series | Andy Mulder Founder of Mulder Outdoors
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, 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 🌐 All Links 📸 Instagram 👷 👷♂️ 👷♀️ The Hardsacpe Academy 👫 👩❤️👨 Together In The Trades Episode Sponsors 📸 CompanyCam – Get 50% off for 2 months 💰 Cycle CPA – Save $200 Use code: AUMAN 🛠 LMN Software – Save on onboarding Use code: AUMAN 🚜⚙️🛠️ Steelwrist 🛠 Leanscaperhttps://leanscaper.com/ 🚜 Equip Use code: AUMAN 💰 John Pajak 🧠 🎯 💡 FRWRD Coaching
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E731. 7 Critical Checkpoints to Hit Before Year-End
08/13/2026
E731. 7 Critical Checkpoints to Hit Before Year-End
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 🌐 All Links 📸 Instagram 👷 👷♂️ 👷♀️ The Hardsacpe Academy 👫 👩❤️👨 Together In The Trades Episode Sponsors 📸 CompanyCam – Get 50% off for 2 months 💰 Cycle CPA – Save $200 Use code: AUMAN 🛠 LMN Software – Save on onboarding Use code: AUMAN 🚜⚙️🛠️ Steelwrist 🛠 Leanscaperhttps://leanscaper.com/ 🚜 Equip Use code: AUMAN 💰 John Pajak 🧠 🎯 💡 FRWRD Coaching
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E730. $3 Million+ Series | Charlie Kerrigan Founder of VIL Landscaping
08/11/2026
E730. $3 Million+ Series | Charlie Kerrigan Founder of VIL Landscaping
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 🌐 All Links 📸 Instagram 👷 👷♂️ 👷♀️ The Hardsacpe Academy 👫 👩❤️👨 Together In The Trades Episode Sponsors 📸 CompanyCam – Get 50% off for 2 months 💰 Cycle CPA – Save $200 Use code: AUMAN 🛠 LMN Software – Save on onboarding Use code: AUMAN 🚜⚙️🛠️ Steelwrist 🛠 Leanscaperhttps://leanscaper.com/ 🚜 Equip Use code: AUMAN 💰 John Pajak 🧠 🎯 💡 FRWRD Coaching
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E729. Breaking the $3 Million Barrier
08/05/2026
E729. Breaking the $3 Million Barrier
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 🌐 All Links 📸 Instagram 👷 👷♂️ 👷♀️ The Hardsacpe Academy 👫 👩❤️👨 Together In The Trades Episode Sponsors 📸 CompanyCam – Get 50% off for 2 months 💰 Cycle CPA – Save $200 Use code: AUMAN 🛠 LMN Software – Save on onboarding Use code: AUMAN 🚜⚙️🛠️ Steelwrist 🛠 Leanscaperhttps://leanscaper.com/ 🚜 Equip Use code: AUMAN 💰 John Pajak 🧠 🎯 💡 FRWRD Coaching
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E728. How Strengthening Your Marriage Can Save Your Contracting Company
07/30/2026
E728. How Strengthening Your Marriage Can Save Your Contracting Company
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 🌐 All Links 📸 Instagram 👷 👷♂️ 👷♀️ The Hardsacpe Academy 👫 👩❤️👨 Together In The Trades Episode Sponsors 📸 CompanyCam – Get 50% off for 2 months 💰 Cycle CPA – Save $200 Use code: AUMAN 🛠 LMN Software – Save on onboarding Use code: AUMAN 🚜⚙️🛠️ Steelwrist 🛠 Leanscaperhttps://leanscaper.com/ 🚜 Equip Use code: AUMAN 💰 John Pajak 🧠 🎯 💡 FRWRD Coaching
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E727. Why Client Retention is the Secret Weapon for Massive Profit Gains
07/28/2026
E727. Why Client Retention is the Secret Weapon for Massive Profit Gains
This episode of the Kid Contractor Podcast features , a former law enforcement officer who transitioned into the green industry after surviving aggressive throat cancer. Wilson shares his journey of overcoming ten surgeries and the loss of his voice to build a thriving lawn care business with 140 recurring clients. The discussion highlights essential business strategies such as client retention, route density, and the importance of accurate job documentation through tools like Company Cam. Wilson emphasizes that a successful brand is built on personal reliability and maintaining impeccable records to ensure a business is scalable and sellable. Key Takeaways: Commit to getting back up every time you face a setback and keep pushing forward until you land your one good punch in business or life. Focus on retaining your current clients as it is five times cheaper than onboarding new ones and leads to much higher profit margins. Build a brand based on your personal character and the experience you provide rather than just focusing on a logo. Increase your profitability by prioritizing route density to maximize the amount of money you earn per hour while minimizing travel time. Learn to say no to the wrong opportunities so that you can protect your time and focus on the clients who truly fit your ideal business model. Connect with Auman Landscape 📺 YouTube 🌐 All Links 📸 Instagram 👷 👷♂️ 👷♀️ The Hardsacpe Academy 👫 👩❤️👨 Together In The Trades Episode Sponsors 📸 CompanyCam – Get 50% off for 2 months 💰 Cycle CPA – Save $200 Use code: AUMAN 🛠 LMN Software – Save on onboarding Use code: AUMAN 🚜⚙️🛠️ Steelwrist 🛠 Leanscaperhttps://leanscaper.com/ 🚜 Equip Use code: AUMAN 💰 John Pajak 🧠 🎯 💡 FRWRD Coaching
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E726. Finding Your Solemn Resolve When Business Knocks You Down
07/24/2026
E726. Finding Your Solemn Resolve When Business Knocks You Down
Caleb shares personal insights on managing a high-revenue construction and landscaping business while navigating the daily pressures of entrepreneurship. The discussion covers the reality of business risks, from high-stakes equipment transport to the uncertainties of working with new contractors. Throughout the podcast, he advocates for strategic delegation, urging business owners to move away from manual labor to focus on growth and leadership. Key Takeaways: Implement financial tracking tools to gain clarity on your business's true profitability and revenue per hour. Document every stage of a project with photos to prevent communication breakdowns and ensure you get paid for your work. Practice effective delegation by removing yourself from field tasks so you can focus on high-level growth and opportunity. Focus on logistics and preparation before every job to ensure your team has everything they need to be efficient and successful. Confront difficult conversations and ask the hard questions that are necessary to move your professional and personal life forward. Connect with Auman Landscape 📺 YouTube 🌐 All Links 📸 Instagram 👷 👷♂️ 👷♀️ The Hardsacpe Academy 👫 👩❤️👨 Together In The Trades Episode Sponsors 📸 CompanyCam – Get 50% off for 2 months 💰 Cycle CPA – Save $200 Use code: AUMAN 🛠 LMN Software – Save on onboarding Use code: AUMAN 🚜⚙️🛠️ Steelwrist 🛠 Leanscaperhttps://leanscaper.com/ 🚜 Equip Use code: AUMAN 💰 John Pajak 🧠 🎯 💡 FRWRD Coaching
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E725. Naval Ravikant’s Wealth Wisdom: Applying Tech Secrets to the Green Industry
07/22/2026
E725. Naval Ravikant’s Wealth Wisdom: Applying Tech Secrets to the Green Industry
On this episode of the Kid Contractor Podcast, Caleb reflects on the decision to continue his Together in the Trades events after a successful weekend in Arizona. Auman also explores a series of philosophical quotes from entrepreneur Naval Ravikant, focusing on themes like escaping competition through authenticity and the value of meaningful work. Throughout the episode, Caleb shares personal anecdotes about balancing labor with leadership and the importance of professional development in the green industry. The podcast concludes with a look toward future growth and upcoming training opportunities at the Hardscape Academy. Key Takeaways: Focus on being authentic in your business and service to escape the pressure of competing solely on price or standard offerings. Act on new ideas and inspiration immediately because that creative energy is perishable and fades quickly over time. Delegate routine tasks and busy work to others so you can focus on high-impact activities like building client relationships and scaling your company. Implement clear documentation and photo-sharing systems on every job site to eliminate miscommunication and resolve disputes with facts rather than guesses. Prioritize your personal growth and mindset to ensure you are becoming happier as you age, as that is the ultimate test of success. Connect with Auman Landscape 📺 YouTube 🌐 All Links 📸 Instagram 👷 👷♂️ 👷♀️ The Hardsacpe Academy 👫 👩❤️👨 Together In The Trades Episode Sponsors 📸 CompanyCam – Get 50% off for 2 months 💰 Cycle CPA – Save $200 Use code: AUMAN 🛠 LMN Software – Save on onboarding Use code: AUMAN 🚜⚙️🛠️ Steelwrist 🛠 Leanscaperhttps://leanscaper.com/ 🚜 Equip Use code: AUMAN 💰 John Pajak 🧠 🎯 💡 FRWRD Coaching
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E724. Why Your Management Style is Throttling Company Growth
07/16/2026
E724. Why Your Management Style is Throttling Company Growth
Today Caleb emphasizes that company leaders are often the primary bottleneck to growth, particularly when they fail to delegate or implement standardized operating procedures. Auman highlights how operational waste can become hidden as a firm expands, stressing the financial importance of improving efficiency in daily tasks like site loadouts. To combat these issues, he advocates for high levels of due diligence, including thorough site visits and the use of digital documentation tools like Company Cam. The discussion also touches on the necessity of learning from costly mistakes and establishing a unified "company way" to ensure consistency across multiple crews. Key Takeaways: Track and eliminate small daily inefficiencies to prevent them from scaling into major financial losses as your business grows. Perform visual site checks at least one week before a project begins to ensure other trades are ready and avoid costly delays. Identify where you are the bottleneck by sharing critical information like schedules so your team can operate independently. Require that all project details be recorded and transcribed rather than relying on verbal phone conversations to prevent expensive misunderstandings. Create a blanket company standard for every task so that quality remains consistent regardless of which team member is performing the work. Connect with Auman Landscape 📺 YouTube 🌐 All Links 📸 Instagram 👷 👷♂️ 👷♀️ The Hardsacpe Academy 👫 👩❤️👨 Together In The Trades Episode Sponsors 📸 CompanyCam – Get 50% off for 2 months 💰 Cycle CPA – Save $200 Use code: AUMAN 🛠 LMN Software – Save on onboarding Use code: AUMAN 🚜⚙️🛠️ Steelwrist 🛠 Leanscaperhttps://leanscaper.com/ 🚜 Equip Use code: AUMAN 💰 John Pajak 🧠 🎯 💡 FRWRD Coaching
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E723. Is Business Your Calling? Why Your Company Isn’t Actually About You
07/14/2026
E723. Is Business Your Calling? Why Your Company Isn’t Actually About You
Caleb explores the idea of business as a divine calling rather than a mere means of personal gain. Drawing from a conversation with a colleague and insights from industry peers, Auman argues that entrepreneurship is a gift intended to serve others and provide meaningful work for employees. He details the importance of implementing structured systems, specifically mentioning Leanscaper, to transition from a chaotic manual workload to an organized managerial role. By viewing their talents as God-given responsibilities, contractors are encouraged to move beyond "hope" and instead set intentional goals to grow their organizations. Key Takeaways: View your business or daily work as a divine calling intended to serve others and provide dignity through employment. Implement clear operating systems and documentation to move from working excessive hours to having true control over your life and business. Transition to a servant leadership mindset by providing your team with clear incentives, responsibilities, and the tools they need to succeed. Replace vague hopes with intentionality by setting specific, measurable goals for revenue and growth. Commit to fully utilizing your natural talents and gifts to avoid the sin of wasting the potential you have been given. Connect with Auman Landscape 📺 YouTube 🌐 All Links 📸 Instagram 👷 👷♂️ 👷♀️ The Hardsacpe Academy 👫 👩❤️👨 Together In The Trades Episode Sponsors 📸 CompanyCam – Get 50% off for 2 months 💰 Cycle CPA – Save $200 Use code: AUMAN 🛠 LMN Software – Save on onboarding Use code: AUMAN 🚜⚙️🛠️ Steelwrist 🛠 Leanscaperhttps://leanscaper.com/ 🚜 Equip Use code: AUMAN 💰 John Pajak 🧠 🎯 💡 FRWRD Coaching
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E722. Stop Digging and Start Scaling to Transition from Operator to Business Leader
07/09/2026
E722. Stop Digging and Start Scaling to Transition from Operator to Business Leader
Caleb emphasizes the necessity of shifting from a manual laborer to a strategic leader by stepping away from field work to focus on building a robust sales pipeline. Auman details practical methods for maintaining growth, such as consistent client outreach, leveraging CRM technology, and utilizing specialized tools like Company Cam and Cycle CPA. He argues that true business expansion requires disciplined communication and the courage to delegate tasks to a well-trained crew. Key Takeaways: Make a habit of calling ten past clients, vendors, or friends every day to maintain a consistent flow of leads and work. Transition from being a field operator to a business leader by intentionally stepping away from daily labor to focus on growth and strategy. Use visual documentation tools to provide your team with clear instructions and project details so they can succeed without your constant supervision. Communicate your long-term business vision to your crew so they understand that your time spent selling work directly secures their jobs and future opportunities. Build a robust sales pipeline so you can stop lowering your prices out of desperation and start selecting only high-value projects with healthy profit margins. Connect with Auman Landscape 📺 YouTube 🌐 All Links 📸 Instagram 👷 👷♂️ 👷♀️ The Hardsacpe Academy 👫 👩❤️👨 Together In The Trades Episode Sponsors 📸 CompanyCam – Get 50% off for 2 months 💰 Cycle CPA – Save $200 Use code: AUMAN 🛠 LMN Software – Save on onboarding Use code: AUMAN 🚜⚙️🛠️ Steelwrist 🛠 Leanscaperhttps://leanscaper.com/ 🚜 Equip Use code: AUMAN 💰 John Pajak 🧠 🎯 💡 FRWRD Coaching
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E721. Why Your Business Must Run Without You to Grow
07/07/2026
E721. Why Your Business Must Run Without You to Grow
This episode highlights a major milestone where the company is beginning to function independently, allowing Caleb to transition from day-to-day fires to long-term growth and content creation. The Aumans explore the nuances of leadership training, emphasizing the need to foster loyalty and initiative within their "new guard" of employees. They also provide a candid look into the challenges of a husband-wife partnership, debating different management styles and the mental load of entrepreneurship. Key Takeaways: Delegate daily tasks so that your business can eventually run without your constant direct supervision. Eliminate yourself as a bottleneck by providing your team with clear written plans and documented instructions. Build a stronger team culture by actively listening to and addressing the individual needs of your staff members. Test the leadership potential of newer employees by giving them responsibility for smaller projects to build their confidence. Prioritize hiring people who take pride in their work and show a genuine desire to perform a good job. Connect with Auman Landscape 📺 YouTube 🌐 All Links 📸 Instagram 👷 👷♂️ 👷♀️ The Hardsacpe Academy 👫 👩❤️👨 Together In The Trades Episode Sponsors 📸 CompanyCam – Get 50% off for 2 months 💰 Cycle CPA – Save $200 Use code: AUMAN 🛠 LMN Software – Save on onboarding Use code: AUMAN 🚜⚙️🛠️ Steelwrist 🛠 Leanscaperhttps://leanscaper.com/ 🚜 Equip Use code: AUMAN 💰 John Pajak 🧠 🎯 💡 FRWRD Coaching
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E720. Stop Being the Bottleneck and Scale Your Business Beyond One Million Dollars
07/02/2026
E720. Stop Being the Bottleneck and Scale Your Business Beyond One Million Dollars
Caleb discusses the essential shift from manual labor to strategic business leadership. He shares personal stories about overcoming stagnancy through structured systems and the courage to face uncertainty, while also promoting specialized coaching programs like Built for Contractors. The episode emphasizes the importance of utilizing technology for project documentation and the psychological resilience needed to scale a business beyond the owner's individual capacity. Auman highlights that sustainable growth requires asking for help and prioritizing a strong team culture over mere profit. Key Takeaways: Implement scalable systems and structured processes to move beyond the daily chaos of repeating the same business problems. Develop the courage to take action when there is a high short-term cost and an uncertain delayed benefit. Use thorough photo documentation to transform lengthy project disputes into quick, fact-based decisions. Prioritize the well-being and growth of your team above profit to create a better culture and more satisfied customers. Acknowledge when you need help and empower your team to share the load instead of trying to carry every burden alone. Connect with Auman Landscape 📺 YouTube 🌐 All Links 📸 Instagram 👷 👷♂️ 👷♀️ The Hardsacpe Academy 👫 👩❤️👨 Together In The Trades Episode Sponsors 📸 CompanyCam – Get 50% off for 2 months 💰 Cycle CPA – Save $200 Use code: AUMAN 🛠 LMN Software – Save on onboarding Use code: AUMAN 🚜⚙️🛠️ Steelwrist 🛠 Leanscaperhttps://leanscaper.com/ 🚜 Equip Use code: AUMAN 💰 John Pajak 🧠 🎯 💡 FRWRD Coaching
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