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  <title>Ep 686. ConExpo Day One: Mastering the Chaos of a Rapidly Growing Business</title>
  <description>Caleb and Brittany are podcasting from Las Vegas during the ConExpo construction trade show. They discusses their business operations, including the launch of a new coaching group and Brittany’s upcoming presentation on business growth. A significant portion of the conversation focuses on financial maturity, where they credit budgeting software and CFO services for transforming their company from a struggling venture into a profitable seven-figure business. They reflect on the necessity of professionalizing operations and moving away from &amp;quot;management by chaos&amp;quot; to achieve long-term stability. The episode serves as both a travel log of their time in Nevada and an educational resource for contractors seeking to improve their administrative systems. &amp;amp;nbsp; Key Takeaways:  Avoid the temptation to fill your schedule with &amp;quot;junk work&amp;quot; during slow periods and instead remain selective to ensure you are available for high-quality projects that fit your ideal business profile. Utilize professional budgeting and management software to clearly see your numbers and ensure that every job you take is generating a real profit. Shift from reactive to proactive financial management by working with a CFO who can help you plan for future growth rather than just looking at past performance. Develop the confidence to charge higher prices by respecting the value of your work and understanding the actual overhead costs required to run a sustainable business. Practice long-term financial foresight by incrementally budgeting for future major expenses, such as new equipment or facilities, well before you actually need to make the purchase.  Episode Sponsors   CompanyCam – Get 50% off for 2 months     https://companycam.com/auman     Cycle CPA – Save $200     https://cyclecpa.com (Use code: AUMAN)     LMN Software – Save on onboarding     https://golmn.com  (Use code: AUMAN)      Connect with Auman Landscape   YouTube:   @AumanLandscape     Instagram:   @aumanlandscapellc   All Links:   Linktree   &amp;amp;nbsp; </description>
  <author_name>Kid Contractor Podcast with Caleb Auman</author_name>
  <author_url>https://www.thehardscapeacademy.com/hti-home30639006</author_url>
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