Kid Contractor Podcast with Caleb Auman

Ep 694. Tandem Marriage: Navigating the Cost of Success and Business Stress

Caleb talks with Brad and Tammy Miller, the founders of Tandem Marriage. Drawing from their experience running a seven-figure counseling practice and their own 41-year marriage, the Millers discuss how professional success can lead to a "slow drift" that distances spouses. They emphasize that high-achieving business owners often fall into a "provider trap," mistakenly believing financial stability is the only way to show love while neglecting emotional connection. To counter this, they advocate for extreme intentionality, urging couples to remain curious about one another and prioritize their relationship as a unified team. The episode highlights various resources available at tandemarriage.com [https://tandemmarriage.com/], including a video toolbox [https://tandemmarriage.com/members/] and mentorship advice, to help couples move from a mediocre marriage to a thriving one. Key Takeaways: * Commit to being intentional in your relationship every day to prevent the natural "slow drift" that occurs when life and business become overwhelming. * Prioritize a loving relationship with your spouse as the greatest gift you can give your children, providing them with a foundation of security and a healthy model for their own lives. * Develop self-awareness during conflicts by pausing to ask yourself if there is any truth in what your spouse is saying before you react defensively. * Ensure that your role as a financial provider never usurps your responsibility to be an emotionally present and supportive partner at home. * Regularly seek outside guidance through mentors, coaching, or educational resources to keep your marriage thriving as you navigate different seasons of life and business. Connect with Auman Landscape 📺 YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@AumanLandscape [https://www.youtube.com/@AumanLandscape] 🌐 All Links https://linktr.ee/AumanLandscape [https://linktr.ee/AumanLandscape] 📸 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/aumanlandscapellc/ [https://www.instagram.com/aumanlandscapellc/] 👷 👷‍♂️ 👷‍♀️ The Hardsacpe Academy https://www.thehardscapeacademy.com/ [https://www.thehardscapeacademy.com/] April 10-11th In person training (https://www.thehardscapeacademy.com/in-person-training [https://www.thehardscapeacademy.com/in-person-training]) 👫 👩‍❤️‍👨 Together In The Trades https://www.togetherinthetrades.com/ [https://www.togetherinthetrades.com/] Episode Sponsors 📸 CompanyCam – Get 50% off for 2 months https://companycam.com/auman [https://companycam.com/auman] 💰 Cycle CPA – Save $200 https://cyclecpa.com [https://cyclecpa.com/] Use code: AUMAN 🛠 LMN Software – Save on onboarding https://golmn.com [https://golmn.com/] Use code: AUMAN 🚜⚙️🛠️ Steelwrist https://linktr.ee/AumanLandscape [https://linktr.ee/AumanLandscape] 🛠 Leanscaperhttps://leanscaper.com/ 🚜 Equip https://www.equipexposition.com/ [https://www.equipexposition.com/]Use code: AUMAN 💰 John Pajakhttps://johnpajak.com [https://www.johnpajak.com/] 🧠 🎯 💡 FRWRD Coachinghttps://www.frwrdcoaching.com/ [https://www.frwrdcoaching.com/]

Ep 693. Pricing Like a Pro: Lessons from Contractor Expert Andy Mulder

Caleb talks with Andy Mulder of Mulder Outdoors [https://mulderoutdoors.com/] about how great communication, showing up, cleanliness, and finishing strong helped build a premium landscaping brand. Andy explains that better clients come when you deliver a better experience, choose professionalism over excuses, and keep improving the details. He also warns that many contractors underprice their work and stresses the importance of knowing costs, using systems, and building a strong brand over time. Connect with Auman Landscape 📺 YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@AumanLandscape [https://www.youtube.com/@AumanLandscape] 🌐 All Links https://linktr.ee/AumanLandscape [https://linktr.ee/AumanLandscape] 📸 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/aumanlandscapellc/ [https://www.instagram.com/aumanlandscapellc/] 👷 👷‍♂️ 👷‍♀️ The Hardsacpe Academy https://www.thehardscapeacademy.com/ [https://www.thehardscapeacademy.com/] April 10-11th In person training (https://www.thehardscapeacademy.com/in-person-training [https://www.thehardscapeacademy.com/in-person-training]) 👫 👩‍❤️‍👨 Together In The Trades https://www.togetherinthetrades.com/ [https://www.togetherinthetrades.com/] Episode Sponsors 📸 CompanyCam – Get 50% off for 2 months https://companycam.com/auman [https://companycam.com/auman] 💰 Cycle CPA – Save $200 https://cyclecpa.com [https://cyclecpa.com/] Use code: AUMAN 🛠 LMN Software – Save on onboarding https://golmn.com [https://golmn.com/] Use code: AUMAN 🚜⚙️🛠️ Steelwrist https://linktr.ee/AumanLandscape [https://linktr.ee/AumanLandscape] 🛠 Leanscaperhttps://leanscaper.com/ 🚜 Equip https://www.equipexposition.com/ [https://www.equipexposition.com/]Use code: AUMAN 💰 John Pajakhttps://johnpajak.com [https://www.johnpajak.com/] 🧠 🎯 💡 FRWRD Coachinghttps://www.frwrdcoaching.com/ [https://www.frwrdcoaching.com/]

Ep 692. Hold Your Ground on Your Rates: Let the Data Do the Talking

Caleb and Brittany are discussing the importance of maintaining an abundance mindset during the busy spring season. They encourages business owners to "hold the line" by refusing low-profit projects and trusting that better opportunities will arise through consistent marketing and historical data. The episode includes an AI-assisted segment that defines the difference between acting out of fear-based scarcity and strategic confidence. While Caleb emphasizes the need for disciplined pricing and personal growth, Brittany shares the emotional challenge of overcoming the worry associated with providing for a team. Key Takeaways: * Adopt an abundance mindset by trusting that the right opportunities will continue to arise if you focus on value rather than fear. * Utilize historical data and management software to determine your actual costs and maintain profitable pricing. * Exercise the discipline to say no to low-margin or misaligned work to leave room for higher-quality, strategic projects. * Prioritize working on yourself and your internal mindset to prevent personal fears from limiting your professional and personal growth. * Regularly review your project pipeline and schedule to ensure a consistent workflow through intentional management rather than reactive scrambling. Connect with Auman Landscape 📺 YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@AumanLandscape [https://www.youtube.com/@AumanLandscape] 🌐 All Links https://linktr.ee/AumanLandscape [https://linktr.ee/AumanLandscape] 📸 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/aumanlandscapellc/ [https://www.instagram.com/aumanlandscapellc/] 👷 👷‍♂️ 👷‍♀️ The Hardsacpe Academy https://www.thehardscapeacademy.com/ [https://www.thehardscapeacademy.com/] April 10-11th In person training (https://www.thehardscapeacademy.com/in-person-training [https://www.thehardscapeacademy.com/in-person-training]) 👫 👩‍❤️‍👨 Together In The Trades https://www.togetherinthetrades.com/ [https://www.togetherinthetrades.com/] Episode Sponsors 📸 CompanyCam – Get 50% off for 2 months https://companycam.com/auman [https://companycam.com/auman] 💰 Cycle CPA – Save $200 https://cyclecpa.com [https://cyclecpa.com/] Use code: AUMAN 🛠 LMN Software – Save on onboarding https://golmn.com [https://golmn.com/] Use code: AUMAN 🚜⚙️🛠️ Steelwrist https://linktr.ee/AumanLandscape [https://linktr.ee/AumanLandscape] 🛠 Leanscaperhttps://leanscaper.com/ 🚜 Equip https://www.equipexposition.com/ [https://www.equipexposition.com/]Use code: AUMAN 💰 John Pajakhttps://johnpajak.com [https://www.johnpajak.com/] 🧠 🎯 💡 FRWRD Coachinghttps://www.frwrdcoaching.com/ [https://www.frwrdcoaching.com/]

Ep 691. Stop Selling Landscapes: How to Become the Trusted Brand in Your Market

Caleb interviews Diego López Fernández [https://www.instagram.com/diego153/] from One Fifty Three Brand Marketing [https://onefiftythreestudio.com/], a brand strategist who helps landscapers differentiate themselves in a saturated market. Diego argues that contractors often struggle because they sell services based on price and utility rather than uncovering their deeper purpose. He encourages business owners to move past a victim mentality and embrace a heroic identity by recognizing the profound human connection their work facilitates. By defining a clear "why" and aligning it with consistent branding, owners can transition from being mere operators to becoming visionary leaders. The discussion emphasizes that high-level success requires mental clarity, robust systems, and the belief that one is building a lasting legacy rather than just performing manual labor. Key Takeaways: * Define your deep purpose by looking beyond your daily tasks to understand the ultimate impact your work has on the lives of others. * Adopt a hero mindset by choosing to believe that challenges happen for you and your growth rather than seeing yourself as a victim of circumstance. * Create clarity and reduce chaos in your life and business by implementing structured systems and frameworks to manage your goals. * Focus on selling outcomes rather than just services by painting a clear picture for others of what life looks like after their problem is solved. * Establish clear expectations for yourself and those you lead to ensure everyone is aligned and held accountable to the same standards. Connect with Auman Landscape 📺 YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@AumanLandscape [https://www.youtube.com/@AumanLandscape] 🌐 All Links https://linktr.ee/AumanLandscape [https://linktr.ee/AumanLandscape] 📸 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/aumanlandscapellc/ [https://www.instagram.com/aumanlandscapellc/] 👷 👷‍♂️ 👷‍♀️ The Hardsacpe Academy https://www.thehardscapeacademy.com/ [https://www.thehardscapeacademy.com/] 👫 👩‍❤️‍👨 Together In The Trades https://www.togetherinthetrades.com/ [https://www.togetherinthetrades.com/] Episode Sponsors 📸 CompanyCam – Get 50% off for 2 months https://companycam.com/auman [https://companycam.com/auman] 💰 Cycle CPA – Save $200 https://cyclecpa.com [https://cyclecpa.com/] Use code: AUMAN 🛠 LMN Software – Save on onboarding https://golmn.com [https://golmn.com/] Use code: AUMAN 🚜⚙️🛠️ Steelwrist https://linktr.ee/AumanLandscape [https://linktr.ee/AumanLandscape] 🛠 Leanscaperhttps://leanscaper.com/ 🚜 Equip https://www.equipexposition.com/ [https://www.equipexposition.com/]Use code: AUMAN 💰 John Pajakhttps://johnpajak.com [https://www.johnpajak.com/] 🧠 🎯 💡 FRWRD Coachinghttps://www.frwrdcoaching.com/ [https://www.frwrdcoaching.com/]

Ep 690. Stop Managing Time and Start Managing Your Choices: A New Blueprint for Hardscape Pros

This episode of the Kid Contractor Podcast features Caleb Auman interviewing Tonya Dalton [https://tanyadalton.com/], an expert on purposeful productivity and best-selling author. Dalton challenges the traditional concept of time management, arguing that time itself cannot be managed; instead, individuals must manage their choices, intentions, and energy. She introduces her "five Ps" framework—purge, process, prioritize, protect, and propel—to help listeners transition from a state of constant busyness to one of meaningful achievement. The conversation emphasizes the importance of habit stacking over raw discipline and encourages entrepreneurs to define their "cathedral," or long-term vision, to filter daily tasks. Dalton highlights that true productivity is not about doing more work, but about performing the most important work to ensure personal happiness and presence. Key Takeaways: * Shift your focus from trying to manage time to intentionally managing your choices, activities, and intentions. * Perform a weekly "purge" by writing down every idea and task in your head to create mental clarity and reduce stress. * Establish a long-term vision, or "cathedral," and work backward to determine the practical steps you need to take in the coming months. * Schedule non-negotiable blocks of time on your calendar for deep work and strategic thinking to prevent your day from being consumed by minor distractions. * Implement habit stacking by attaching a new, small desired behavior to a routine you already perform consistently every day. Connect with Auman Landscape 📺 YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@AumanLandscape [https://www.youtube.com/@AumanLandscape] 🌐 All Links https://linktr.ee/AumanLandscape [https://linktr.ee/AumanLandscape] 📸 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/aumanlandscapellc/ [https://www.instagram.com/aumanlandscapellc/] 👷 👷‍♂️ 👷‍♀️ The Hardsacpe Academy https://www.thehardscapeacademy.com/ [https://www.thehardscapeacademy.com/] 👫 👩‍❤️‍👨 Together In The Trades https://www.togetherinthetrades.com/ [https://www.togetherinthetrades.com/] Episode Sponsors 📸 CompanyCam – Get 50% off for 2 months https://companycam.com/auman [https://companycam.com/auman] 💰 Cycle CPA – Save $200 https://cyclecpa.com [https://cyclecpa.com/] Use code: AUMAN 🛠 LMN Software – Save on onboarding https://golmn.com [https://golmn.com/] Use code: AUMAN 🚜⚙️🛠️ Steelwrist https://linktr.ee/AumanLandscape [https://linktr.ee/AumanLandscape] 🛠 Leanscaperhttps://leanscaper.com/ 🚜 Equip https://www.equipexposition.com/ [https://www.equipexposition.com/]Use code: AUMAN 💰 John Pajakhttps://leanscaper.com/ [https://leanscaper.com/] 🧠 🎯 💡 FRWRD Coachinghttps://www.frwrdcoaching.com/ [https://www.frwrdcoaching.com/]