Reflecting on a Banner Year at Auman Landscape

As we wrapped up 2024 at Auman Landscape, I wanted to take some time to reflect on what was truly a banner year for our company. When my wife Brittany and I sat down to review the year, we realized just how much progress we had made across so many areas of the business. The top line numbers tell part of the story - we hit $1.2 million in revenue, which was a new high for us. But what I'm most proud of is how we achieved that growth. With just 4 field staff, our team produced $1.1 million in revenue. Brittany and I also contributed $100k in field work ourselves, showing that we're not afraid to get our hands dirty. Even more impressive was our ability to maintain a 17.9% profit margin, which was a testament to the financial discipline we've instilled in the company. Working closely with our CPA and using software like LMN for accurate bidding has been game-changing. No more guessing on the numbers - we know exactly where we stand. Of course, the financials are just one piece of the...

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Caleb and Brittany Share Their Story (Part 2)

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Caleb and Brittany continue sharing their story in this episode of the Kid Contractor podcast. After starting to date seriously, they worked together on various landscaping projects for Caleb's company. Brittany also helped plan an FFA banquet where Caleb's company donated labor and design ideas.

Things took a turn when Caleb realized the financial troubles his business was facing. He was honest with Brittany about being on the verge of bankruptcy and in major debt. To her surprise, Brittany decided to stick by his side to get through the tough times ahead. They read Dave Ramsey's Total Money Makeover book, which helped them develop a plan.

Caleb filed for bankruptcy and closed down his old company. Brittany then started a new company, Almond Landscape, with Caleb helping to run it. They worked hard but money was still tight. Caleb spent some winters working on ranches in Oklahoma to earn extra income. Brittany supported them during this challenging period.

Eventually Caleb's tax...

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Auman Landscape 2023 First Quarter Review

As a business owner, it is important to conduct regular reviews to track your progress, identify areas of improvement, and make necessary adjustments. In a recent episode of The Kid Contractor Podcast, Caleb and Brittany Auman, owners of Auman Landscape, discussed their first-quarter review of the year. The couple went through their financial records, analyzing their sales and expenses, to see how they were performing.

One thing that stood out during their review was the impact of their work on the building on Auman Landscape's books from the previous year. Although the work was not a significant expense, it was considered a sale, which made it challenging to compare their first-quarter results accurately. Caleb and Brittany acknowledged the need to look closely at the numbers and analyze them collectively to get a better understanding of their current financial status.

The couple found that their sales were down by 16% compared to the first quarter of 2022, and down by 20%...

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