May 19, 2026
This a lively and contentious episode of the Kid Contractor Podcast, hosted by Caleb Auman alongside his wife, Brittany. The conversation highlights the financial and operational tensions inherent in running a multi-million dollar landscaping business, specifically focusing on Calebβs recent unplanned equipment purchases and job costing errors. Brittany challenges Caleb on his lack of administrative discipline, criticizing his failure to follow change order protocols which resulted in a project yielding a minimal $290 profit. The episode serves as a raw look at the realities of spousal business partnerships, balancing technical industry talk with the logistical struggles of scaling a trade company.
Key Takeaways:
π Chicago, IL
π
June 15β16, 2026
Learn more and
register here:
https://leanscaper.com/events/people-intensive?utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=28288176-affiliate_referrals&utm_source=Caleb%20Auman&affiliate_id=54124943503
πΊ YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/@AumanLandscape
π All Links
https://linktr.ee/AumanLandscape
πΈ Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/aumanlandscapellc/
π· π·ββοΈ π·ββοΈ The Hardsacpe
Academy
https://www.thehardscapeacademy.com/
π« π©ββ€οΈβπ¨ Together In The
Trades
https://www.togetherinthetrades.com/
πΈ CompanyCam β Get 50% off for 2
months
https://companycam.com/auman
π° Cycle CPA β Save $200
https://cyclecpa.com
Use code: AUMAN
π LMN Software β Save on
onboarding
https://golmn.com
Use code: AUMAN
πβοΈπ οΈ Steelwrist
https://linktr.ee/AumanLandscape
π Leanscaper
https://leanscaper.com/
π Equip
https://www.equipexposition.com/
Use code: AUMAN
π° John Pajak
https://johnpajak.com
π§ π― π‘ FRWRD Coaching
https://www.frwrdcoaching.com/