Kid Contractor Podcast with Caleb Auman: E719. Get More Revenue from Your Revenue: The Metrics Every Small Business Must Track

E719. Get More Revenue from Your Revenue: The Metrics Every Small Business Must Track

Jun 30, 2026

Caleb speaks with Kevin Dorsey, the Chief Revenue Officer at Leanscaper, regarding business growth and leadership within the green industry. Dorsey explains the distinction between sales and total revenue, highlighting the necessity of tracking specific performance metrics to ensure long-term stability. The discussion emphasizes the importance of hiring for character rather than just technical skills, while also advocating for rigorous training to build employee competence. Dorsey introduces psychological concepts such as growth mindset and visualization, suggesting that true resilience is built through preparation rather than simply enduring hardship. Finally, the episode warns against "shiny object syndrome," advising business owners to use clear long-term goals as filters to avoid burnout and maintain progress.

Key Takeaways:

Implement the GERMS methodology by prioritizing gratitude, exercise, reading, meditation, and sleep to prevent burnout and maintain peak performance.
Define a Keystone Goal for a one-to-three-year horizon to serve as a filter for new projects and help you avoid the trap of shiny object syndrome.
Practice dual-visualization by mentally rehearsing both your successful outcomes and the specific obstacles you may encounter to build a more resilient mindset.
Focus on hiring for characteristics like discipline and motivation while leaving technical skills for the training phase, as core traits are much harder to develop than job competence.
Track micro-progress through specific daily or weekly metrics to maintain momentum and stay motivated during challenging periods in your business or personal life.