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

⏱️ 27:53 🎀 Caleb Auman
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Ep 710. Avoiding the Mid-Summer Slump: How to Book Your July and August Schedule Now
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  • 0:00
    Introduction & Sponsor Shoutouts
    Caleb Auman introduces the podcast and gives shoutouts to various sponsors and services that support his business operations.
  • 3:16
    Avoiding the Summer Slump
    Caleb stresses the importance of looking ahead to book schedules for June, July, and August, contrasting it with the easier sales periods of spring and fall.
  • 7:24
    Scheduling Challenges & Solutions
    Caleb discusses the difficulties of overcommitment and poor scheduling, offering solutions like LMN for planning and finding winter work during slow seasons.
  • 11:20
    Easy vs. Hard Hard Work
    Caleb defines 'easy hard work' as physical labor and 'hard hard work' as management, sales, and administrative tasks, emphasizing the latter's importance for business growth.
  • 15:11
    Lean Scaper & Systems
    Caleb endorses Lean Scaper as an operating system for contractors to build structure, improve systems, and regain control of their businesses and lives.
  • 17:28
    Overcoming Past Mistakes
    Caleb shares how his first company failed due to a lack of discipline and avoidance of 'hard hard work,' advocating for consistent diligence in all aspects of business.
  • 27:54
    Final Advice & Cash Flow
    Caleb reiterates the need to look ahead at schedules, proactively book work, and manage cash flow effectively, sharing recent personal challenges with cash flow.

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Caleb Auman
Host β€” Owner, Auman Landscape LLC

Key Takeaways

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Proactively book your July and August schedules now to avoid a mid-summer slump, as sales often slow down significantly after spring's initial rush.

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Prioritize 'hard hard work' (e.g., proposals, billing, team leadership, systems) over 'easy hard work' (physical labor) to ensure long-term business growth and stability.

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Implement robust scheduling tools like LMN to prevent overcommitment and constantly revise your schedule to maintain efficiency and client satisfaction.

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Utilize professional financial management services like Cycle CPA to gain a clear understanding of your numbers and build accurate cash flow projections.

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Build a strong 'tech stack' (Company Cam, LMN, Cycle CPA, Lean Scaper) to streamline operations, improve communication, and track profitability.

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Recognize that problems scale with your business; proactive management and system implementation can make these issues more manageable regardless of company size.

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Understand the true cost of errors or lost profit: a $6,000 mistake with a 10% profit margin requires $60,000 in additional work to recover that profit.

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