Kid Contractor Podcast with Caleb Auman

Selling a lawn care business can be a profitable venture that allows you to pivot into a different business with the money earned from the sale. In this episode, we discuss things we would do differently if we were to get into Lawncare again and we talk about what we did wrong in our first 10 years including our lawncare business. Enjoy! https://www.TheHardscapeAcademy.com Auman Landscape on YouTube www.thehardscapeacademy.com/linktree @aumanlandscapellc www.Techniseal.com www.Semcostone.com www.PermaPaverEdging.com

The challenges in business start-ups and entrepreneurship seem to be the same across the board. Today you get to hear part 2 of my father-in-law's start-up story of his business Hite Heating and Cooling! https://www.TheHardscapeAcademy.com Auman Landscape on YouTube www.thehardscapeacademy.com/linktree @aumanlandscapellc www.Techniseal.com www.Semcostone.com www.PermaPaverEdging.com

Our conference, Together in the Trades, was all about work/life balance. So after an entire day of working what do we cap the night with…a podcast with our co-hosts Brian and Liz Fullerton. This was a fun episode with some serious parts mixed in as well…you can find part 2 on the Fullerton Unfiltered Podcast! https://www.TheHardscapeAcademy.com Auman Landscape on YouTube www.thehardscapeacademy.com/linktree @aumanlandscapellc www.Techniseal.com www.Semcostone.com www.PermaPaverEdging.com

The challenges in business start-ups and entrepreneurship seem to be the same across the board. Today you get to hear my father-in-law's start-up story of his business Hite Heating and Cooling! https://www.TheHardscapeAcademy.com Auman Landscape on YouTube www.thehardscapeacademy.com/linktree @aumanlandscapellc www.Techniseal.com www.Semcostone.com www.PermaPaverEdging.com

What can go wrong ... will go wrong! Stories and other musings from your host Caleb Auman. https://www.TheHardscapeAcademy.com Auman Landscape on YouTube www.thehardscapeacademy.com/linktree @aumanlandscapellc www.Techniseal.com www.Semcostone.com www.PermaPaverEdging.com

Today's show is going to be about the importance of being prepared. Learn how poor preparation eats up your profitability while proper planning and preparation will enhance the company's bottom line. If planning is an area your company needs to improve in -- then this episode is for you! https://www.TheHardscapeAcademy.com Auman Landscape on YouTube www.thehardscapeacademy.com/linktree @aumanlandscapellc www.Techniseal.com www.Semcostone.com www.PermaPaverEdging.com

The Together in the Trades Marriage Conference was a huge success. Thanks to everyone who attended and to our incredible event sponsors. In today's episode, Caleb and Brittany discuss and analyze the weekend sharing their favorite tips and takeaways from the conference. https://www.TheHardscapeAcademy.com Auman Landscape on YouTube www.thehardscapeacademy.com/linktree @aumanlandscapellc www.Techniseal.com www.Semcostone.com www.PermaPaverEdging.com

Caleb and Brittany discuss the "tiny house" they are staying in and other musings about contracting and life. It's a fun episode that you will definitely enjoy! https://www.TheHardscapeAcademy.com Auman Landscape on YouTube www.thehardscapeacademy.com/linktree @aumanlandscapellc @togetherinthetrades www.Techniseal.com www.Semcostone.com www.PermaPaverEdging.com

Learning, growing, and building a construction company at a young age presents its own unique set of challenges. Today's guest, Bridger Snow from Utah, is learning as he goes with some great mentors and family experience in the trades. Discover how he is working on building his own company culture and legacy in this very entertaining and informative episode. Enjoy! https://www.TheHardscapeAcademy.com Auman Landscape on YouTube www.thehardscapeacademy.com/linktree @aumanlandscapellc @togetherinthetrades www.Techniseal.com www.Semcostone.com www.PermaPaverEdging.com

25-year-old, JoeDipace talks about his decision to pivot out of Lawncare into lawn treatments and the apprehension and excitement that comes with turning down work to pursue a new venture. We finally even get to compare lawn care to a pizza shop which was his first job when he was even younger! https://www.TheHardscapeAcademy.com Auman Landscape on YouTube www.thehardscapeacademy.com/linktree @aumanlandscapellc @togetherinthetrades www.Techniseal.com www.Semcostone.com www.PermaPaverEdging.com

Caleb believes the first 3 to 5 years are the "make or break" years for a company. Today's show will motivate you to BE PERSISTENT! He also talks about Facebook ads, old clients returning, and many other vital things in this inspirational episode. https://www.TheHardscapeAcademy.com Auman Landscape on YouTube www.thehardscapeacademy.com/linktree @aumanlandscapellc @togetherinthetrades www.Techniseal.com www.Semcostone.com www.PermaPaverEdging.com

This is the continuation of Episode #42 where we talk with Caleb's longtime friend and firefighter/paramedic professional about how to respond to an accident that involves bodily injury on the job site, roadway, or home. Tons of great "life-saving" information! https://www.TheHardscapeAcademy.com Auman Landscape on YouTube www.thehardscapeacademy.com/linktree @aumanlandscapellc @togetherinthetrades www.Techniseal.com www.Semcostone.com www.PermaPaverEdging.com

For Those That Gave All... https://www.TheHardscapeAcademy.com Auman Landscape on YouTube www.thehardscapeacademy.com/linktree @aumanlandscapellc @togetherinthetrades www.Techniseal.com www.Semcostone.com www.PermaPaverEdging.com www.dancarlin.com/product/hardcore-history-50-55-blueprint-for-armageddon-series

In this two-part episode, we talk with Caleb's longtime friend and firefighter/paramedic professional about how to respond to an accident that involves bodily injury on the job site, roadway, or home. Tons of great information. https://www.TheHardscapeAcademy.com Auman Landscape on YouTube www.thehardscapeacademy.com/linktree @aumanlandscapellc @togetherinthetrades www.Techniseal.com www.Semcostone.com www.PermaPaverEdging.com

There will be times in your company when you have to intentionally lead and help your team navigate difficult situations. In today's exciting episode Caleb and Britt talk about the importance of relationships and building and fostering key relationships to help during these times. They also discuss the importance of working with suppliers who will take really good care of you and stand by you when various issues arise. The Aumans share just such a situation they are navigating currently at their landscape business. https://www.TheHardscapeAcademy.com Auman Landscape on YouTube @aumanlandscapellc @togetherinthetrades www.Techniseal.com www.Semcostone.com www.PermaPaverEdging.com

Caleb discusses the AM and PM huddle from Creative Hardscape on how to daily manage a project. Plus he covers many other topics including a review of the first 30 pages of The Richest Man in Babylon. https://www.TheHardscapeAcademy.com Auman Landscape on YouTube @aumanlandscapellc @togetherinthetrades www.Techniseal.com www.Semcostone.com www.PermaPaverEdging.com

On today's edition of The Kid Contractor Podcast, Caleb and Brit discuss a wide array of topics and even make a few "live" phone calls to some fellow contractors to get their opinion and take on a variety of subjects. Enjoy! https://www.TheHardscapeAcademy.com Auman Landscape on YouTube @aumanlandscapellc @togetherinthetrades www.Techniseal.com www.Semcostone.com www.PermaPaverEdging.com

Today Caleb talks with Toronto-based Mike Pletz from How To Hardscape. Learn how Mike decided to go "All In" on the hardscaping business and some of his key takeaways from his time in the industry. Caleb and Mike discuss the challenges of trying to scale a successful business and how looking to the future can make a big difference. Other topics covered include the value of relationships, managing customer expectations, budgeting, and SEO (Search Engine Optimization). Plus, like everyone else, we discuss the need for good employees. Enjoy! https://www.TheHardscapeAcademy.com Auman Landscape on YouTube @aumanlandscapellc @togetherinthetrades www.Techniseal.com www.Semcostone.com www.PermaPaverEdging.com @howtohardscape

Tune in to Caleb and Brittany while they work through some decisions on hiring and delegating within their company and also outside the company. https://www.aumanlandscape.com/ Auman Landscape on YouTube @aumanlandscapellc @togetherinthetrades www.Techniseal.com www.Semcostone.com www.PermaPaverEdging.com

Brittany and Caleb discuss the status of their landscape design/build company, Auman Landscape, now that the first quarter of 2021 is over. Enjoy the ride-along featuring a fun conversation and at times a few random sidebars. It's been a rather hectic spring with many lessons learned. https://www.aumanlandscape.com/ Auman Landscape on YouTube @aumanlandscapellc @togetherinthetrades www.Techniseal.com www.Semcostone.com www.PermaPaverEdging.com

Caleb talks with Matt LaMarsh about building and selling his lawn care company for a profit. They also discuss many other intriguing business philosophies and having solid customer service mindsets. You will learn much from this informative episode. Enjoy! https://www.aumanlandscape.com/ Auman Landscape on YouTube @aumanlandscapellc @togetherinthetrades www.Techniseal.com www.Semcostone.com www.PermaPaverEdging.com

Andy Mulder, owner of Mulder Outdoors in northwest Indiana is our special guest today. We have a great conversation about business profitability and how to get there. Many great topics covered over the hour! Great interview! https://www.aumanlandscape.com/ Auman Landscape on YouTube @aumanlandscapellc @togetherinthetrades @techniseal @mulderoutdoors

We put out a question bubble on our Instagram story last week and this episode is simply answering a few of those questions for you. A mix of information from hardscaping to basic business practices. https://www.aumanlandscape.com/ Auman Landscape on YouTube @aumanlandscapellc @togetherinthetrades @techniseal

Today Caleb talks with Brad and Tami Miller who will be keynote speakers at the Together In The Trades Conference, June 12, 2021, in Waco, TX. They have been married for over 35 years working very hard at having a great marriage. Tami is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and the Clinical Director at a group counseling practice where she helps some of the most challenged couples learn to work things out and thrive. Brad retired after 26 years as a professional firefighter and has helped many of his firefighter friends with their marriages. Marriage hasn't always been easy for the Millers and in today's episode, you'll hear about some of the things it takes for a marriage to work like improving communication, resolving conflict, and the value of mentors. Plus discover tips for couples that are working together. It's a powerful episode that you'll want to share with your spouse. Enjoy! https://www.aumanlandscape.com/ Auman Landscape on YouTube @aumanlandscapellc @togetherinthetrades @techniseal @tandemmarriage

Meet Alicia Brentzel of Brex Enterprises. Alicia and her husband AJ run a multi-million dollar construction company. Alicia shares with us some of her biggest lessons along their entrepreneurial road. https://www.aumanlandscape.com/ Auman Landscape on YouTube @aumanlandscapellc @togetherinthetrades @techniseal @brexenterprises

On this special episode, my wife Brittany takes over on her first solo podcast to interview Jennifer Hanson, owner of Terra Yard Creations. These two talk about starting her business, raising a family, and how her business has transformed over the years. Enjoy! https://www.aumanlandscape.com/ Auman Landscape on YouTube @aumanlandscapellc @togetherinthetrades @techniseal @terra_yard_creations

Ken and Patrick discuss the systems and the philosophy they used to start and continue growing their company Local Roots Landscaping which is committed to "Cultivating beautiful communities in Pittsburgh from the outside in." This is a great episode you are really going to enjoy! https://www.aumanlandscape.com/ Auman Landscape on YouTube @aumanlandscapellc @togetherinthetrades @techniseal @localrootslandscaping

Paver Pete from Techo Bloc doesn't really need much of an intro. He is a hardscaper/accountant by trade, but he also shares some great business advice on this episode! Today we talk about prioritizing tasks, achieving goals, running a company, and a whole lot more. Enjoy the show! https://www.aumanlandscape.com/ Auman Landscape on YouTube @aumanlandscapellc @togetherinthetrades @techniseal @paverpete1

Stories from Mark Parker a technical field specialist who does a lot of safety training programs across the country. Wear your PPE and don't modify your equipment… it was built that way for a reason! https://www.aumanlandscape.com/ Auman Landscape on YouTube @aumanlandscapellc @togetherinthetrades @techniseal @markparker567 [email protected]

On the show today we have Jeremy Swihart sharing with us his experience of limiting labor through buying equipment, hiring really good skilled employees, and building a company that people WANT to work for. https://www.aumanlandscape.com/ Auman Landscape on YouTube @aumanlandscapellc @togetherinthetrades @techniseal @jsquaredoutdoor

Today on the show we have THE Paver King. We cover a lot of topics during the podcast and we hope you really enjoy the show! "You have to be able to sleep at night and be happy. You can build a company that is an amazing monster, but if you are constantly having to feed it jobs you aren't passionate about and are not content with your role in the company…." - Caleb Auman https://www.aumanlandscape.com/ Auman Landscape on YouTube @aumanlandscapellc @togetherinthetrades @techniseal @paver_king

If you have a good experience with a company you are more likely to tell an average of 3 people about it, but if you have a bad experience you'll tell an average of 11 people. In this episode, we have Kent Delong from Buckeye Toyota in Lancaster, Ohio. Kent shares his experiences and lessons learned while working at a car dealership! https://www.aumanlandscape.com/ Auman Landscape on YouTube @aumanlandscapellc @togetherinthetrades @techniseal @buckeye_toyota

In today's informative episode learn about mistakes made by contractors, industry trends, installation techniques, and tools for hardscaping, all told by our sales rep Ken Ingle, from Semco Stone in Columbus, Ohio. https://www.aumanlandscape.com/ Auman Landscape on YouTube @aumanlandscapellc @togetherinthetrades @techniseal @semcostone

Brit and I talk with our good friends Brian and Liz Fullerton of Brians Lawn Maintenance. We discuss the challenges of operating a business in 2020 the year of the pandemic. Listen and hear about both the positive things and drawbacks we saw and experienced during that chaotic season. https://www.aumanlandscape.com/ Auman Landscape on YouTube @aumanlandscapellc @togetherinthetrades @techniseal www.lawntrepreneuracademy.com @fullertonpartyoftwo

Today we have Ray Rodenburgh, Director of Trade Strategy, with us from Unilock. Ray was a kid contractor himself at the beginning of his career! In this episode, we talk about his beginning in the industry and staying open-minded to change throughout the years. https://www.aumanlandscape.com/ Auman Landscape on YouTube @aumanlandscapellc @togetherinthetrades @techniseal @ray_rodenburgh_unilock

Brit and Caleb discuss proper spring mulching techniques and their thought process regarding mulch jobs. We won't always get this involved on something as narrow as mulch application but there is a ton of great info for contractors, homeowners, and property managers alike. https://www.aumanlandscape.com/ Auman Landscape on YouTube @aumanlandscapellc @togetherinthetrades @techniseal

We talk to Riley Marvin of Alpha Landscapes in Slater Iowa just north of Des Moines. Alpha Landscapes primarily installs Commercial and Government landscape construction projects. This is part 2. Listen to episode #18 for the first half of the interview. We discuss the challenges of scaling quickly and many other things. This is a great episode with loads of actionable information! https://www.aumanlandscape.com/ Auman Landscape on YouTube @aumanlandscapellc @togetherinthetrades @techniseal @alphalandscapesia

We talk to Riley Marvin of Alpha Landscapes in Slater Iowa just north of Des Moines. Alpha Landscapes primarily installs Commercial and Government landscape construction projects. We discuss in this two-part series the challenges of scaling quickly and many other things. This is a great episode with loads of actionable information! https://www.aumanlandscape.com/ Auman Landscape on YouTube @aumanlandscapellc @togetherinthetrades @techniseal @alphalandscapesia

On the road with Caleb and Brittany. A podcast whilst driving! We answer questions we commonly get asked. We're always receiving questions on our Instagram and YouTube channels. On this show, while driving safely down the highly, we answer many of your questions. It's a fun episode... enjoy the ride! https://www.aumanlandscape.com/ Auman Landscape on YouTube @aumanlandscapellc @togetherinthetrades @techniseal

We are live from Boulder, Colorado on a quick 30 HOUR vacation before the season gets crazy. During this episode we talk about the importance of taking time off so you don't get burnt out, can be more focused and intentional with your time at work and home, and have better relationships with the people around you. Enjoy! https://www.aumanlandscape.com/ Auman Landscape on YouTube @aumanlandscapellc @togetherinthetrades @techniseal

We talk about changes we've made in our company Auman Landscape over the years in regards to how we load up every day, having our guys meet on-site versus driving a company vehicle to a job site. Also discussed are ways to be more efficient regarding fueling vehicles and little productivity hacks and much much more. Enjoy! https://www.aumanlandscape.com/ Auman Landscape on YouTube @aumanlandscapellc @togetherinthetrades @techniseal

Today's special guest is Shawn Spencer of Spencer Lawn Care in Canton, Ohio. We discuss a wide array of items such as deligation, future "snow-bird" opportunities, and setting up a retirement plan. I also asked Shawn if he had to relocate his business, how would he do it to achieve immediate success. Enjoy! https://www.aumanlandscape.com/ Auman Landscape on YouTube @aumanlandscapellc Together In The Trades @spencerlawncare

My brother Noah who runs Elite Networks speaks with us about vulnerabilities in your landscape or construction business where your data and passwords are vulnerable to being hacked and how and why you should protect them. As well as some ID theft horror stories. @elitenetworksllc https://www.aumanlandscape.com/ Auman Landscape on YouTube @aumanlandscapellc @togetherinthetrades

24-year-old Blake Albertson and I talk about dealing with the naysayers and negativity in your life and how we block that out. Also why you should ask lots of questions and be willing to risk looking the fool in order to learn and become the master. Blake runs B & B lawncare with two crews and a 30k subscriber YouTube channel along with other popular social media channels. B&B Lawn Care on YouTube https://www.aumanlandscape.com/ Auman Landscape on YouTube @aumanlandscapellc @togetherinthetrades

Josh Sutton of Sutton Outdoor (and even Brittany Auman joins in) as we talk about running two challenging jobs at once. We also discuss how speed kills when returning bids and proposals, better accounting, and using the profit first method. In addition, we cover ways we could be boosting our profit margins. @techniseal @laserscaper https://www.aumanlandscape.com/ Auman Landscape on YouTube @aumanlandscapellc @togetherinthetrades

in this podcast with "The Lawn Care Rookie," Naylor Taliaferro, we discussed how he made the jump from retail to starting his own lawn care business as well as other professional ventures as well as what machines are helping him boost production in his lawn care business how he sources part-time help as his primary workforce @lcrmedia https://www.aumanlandscape.com/ Auman Landscape on YouTube @aumanlandscapellc @togetherinthetrades

We discuss trends in the hardscape and green industry with Phil and Kent Bahler of Pavetool and Josh Jones owner of Mass Hardscaper. Enjoy our conversation about Pavers, Tools Technology, and more! www.pavetool.com www.masshardscapes.com https://www.aumanlandscape.com/ Auman Landscape on YouTube @aumanlandscapellc Together In The Trades

In this episode, we speak with Paul from Paul's General Landscaping and Christian of Christians lawncare, both based in Miami Florida. We talk about the 12-foot rule Paul developed. We also discussed how they determine who they do NOT want to work for. This is a great episode with lessons that apply to anyone at any level of business. @miamilandscaper @cristianslawncare https://www.aumanlandscape.com/ Auman Landscape on YouTube @aumanlandscapellc @togetherinthetrades

In this episode, we discuss with Josh Jones, the Mass Hardscaper, how larger machines increase productivity and where and how Josh finds employees. We also discuss our business philosophies and running a hardscape and landscape construction business. https://www.aumanlandscape.com/ Auman Landscape on YouTube @aumanlandscapellc Together In The Trades @mass_hardscaper

This is a great episode with Shawn Spencer from Spencer Lawn Care where we dive deep into some things he has not spoken about much in the past we have a great conversation about delegating tasks in your company and being able to step away from it. We talk about their philosophy on how to grow and finance a growing company as well as building a large and successful YouTube channel and dealing with the positive and negative that come with social media channels. https://www.aumanlandscape.com/ Auman Landscape on YouTube @aumanlandscapellc Together In The Trades @spencerlawncare