Kid Contractor Podcast with Caleb Auman: Ep 710. Avoiding the Mid-Summer Slump: How to Book Your July and August Schedule Now

Ep 710. Avoiding the Mid-Summer Slump: How to Book Your July and August Schedule Now

May 30, 2026

Caleb emphasizes the necessity of proactive business management within the green industry. He distinguishes between the physical labor of landscaping and the more difficult administrative and leadership tasks required to sustain a growing company. Auman warns about the dangers of neglecting future scheduling during the busy spring months, sharing personal stories of how a lack of organizational systems once led to the failure of his first business. To avoid these pitfalls, he advocates for the use of specific industry software and professional coaching to track financial health and improve team accountability.

Key Takeaways:

Proactively review your schedule to ensure you are booking projects for historically slow periods like mid-summer and winter.
Prioritize "hard hard work," such as administrative tasks and leadership duties, over the more comfortable "easy hard work" of manual labor.
Implement structured business systems and professional software to gain better control over your cash flow, inventory, and team accountability.
Address difficult conversations with employees and clients immediately to maintain a high standard of professional discipline and culture.
Invest in a growth mindset by seeking coaching for your interpersonal relationships to improve communication both at home and in the office.