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Podcast: Kid Contractor Podcast with Caleb Auman
Episode: Ep 685. Stop Leaving Money on the Table: The Truth About Pricing, Self-Respect, and Profit
Description: Caleb and Brittany record this episode live from CONEXPO 2026 in Las Vegas, discussing how their landscaping business evolved from small beginnings into a highly mechanized, technology-driven operation. Caleb explains how growing a company forced him to overcome his natural introversion and develop the confidence to price work correctly. The conversation dives into the importance of self-confidence, fast decision-making, and investing in modern equipment—like GPS grading and specialized attachments—to dramatically increase production. They also discuss the psychology of entrepreneurship, why hesitation can stall growth, and how successful contractors learn to execute once they have enou...