I recently sat down with my father-in-law, Mark, for another episode of the Kid Contractor Podcast, and it was a real eye-opener. As someone who has been in the HVAC and commercial refrigeration business for over 30 years, Mark has a wealth of knowledge and experience that I'm always eager to tap into. One of the key things that stood out to me in our conversation was the importance of mindset when it comes to running a successful business. Mark shared how he read the book "The Richest Man in Babylon" years ago, and it really resonated with him. The idea of consistently saving a portion of your income, no matter what, is something that he's carried with him throughout his career. We also discussed the challenges of dealing with personnel and the human element of running a business. As Mark put it, he often felt like he was just a "glorified babysitter," constantly putting out fires and making sure his team was on the same page. But he emphasized the importance of putting in that...

On the latest episode of the Kid Contractor Podcast, Caleb interviewed Nick Caliva of Earthworks Landscaping in Wisconsin. Nick discussed running the family business started by his father in 1978. He recruited college athletes seasonally and uses technology like a tilt rotator to increase efficiency. Nick balanced high-end and smaller projects while working with family. The episode provided business advice and insight into evolving a multi-generational company over time. To hear more insights from Nick on running a multi-generational landscape business, balancing family and work, and his outlook on the industry, be sure to listen to the full interview on the latest Kid Contractor Podcast episode. Nick provided a lot of valuable lessons learned over his career. The full conversation provides great context and is worth a listen.