Kid Contractor Podcast with Caleb Auman

Today Caleb speaks with industry veteran Marty Grunder, owner of a successful $18 million landscaping enterprise. The conversation highlights Grunder's long-term influence on the profession, tracing his journey from selling business advice on cassette tapes in the 1990s to managing 140 employees today. The sources emphasize the importance of evolving leadership styles, moving from a "control freak" mindset to one that empowers staff and embraces technological growth. Grunder also shares personal insights on maintaining a long-lasting marriage while scaling a demanding business, rejecting the idea that professional success must come at the cost of family. Ultimately, the text serves as a guide for entrepreneurs on balancing high-level systems with the essential human touch required for elite customer service.

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Ep 669. Rolling Forward Jan 01, 2026

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Dan Mechley of Boar Hog Diamond Tools joins the show!

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Ep 668. Personalities Dec 30, 2025

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Talking sales with Eric Triplett The Pond Digger!

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Ep 667. The Ultimate Hero Story: How the Highest Emerged from the Lowest Dec 25, 2025

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Today's episode features analytical clips of Jordan Peterson discussing the birth of Jesus Christ as a profound narrative of a true king emerging in a lowly manger to challenge worldly tyranny. Caleb also details his business operations, noting that his team is working a half-day on Christmas Eve before taking a break to prepare for a $3 million revenue goal in 2026. The episode concludes with a series of Biblical reflections on the humility of the nativity and a message of salvation through faith. Through these discussions, Caleb emphasizes the importance of Christian values and maintaining a moral focus within the demanding landscape of the construction industry.

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Ep. 665 Why Lighting? Dec 23, 2025

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John Kerzelis of Green Foundry Co. returns to the show!

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