Construction Legal Made Easy

#143:  In this eye-opening and motivating episode, Houston lawyer Karalynn Cromeens reflects on a very important big-picture question: Do you know where your business is going? Having a plan is key to unlocking all the doors on your road to financial success. Get prepared without feeling overwhelmed with tips from the best-selling book, Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill.   Listen to Part 5 in E...

#142: Throwback! We hope you enjoy this re-release of one of our most popular and valuable episodes: Money is the oxygen to your construction team. In this episode, attorney Karalynn shares about the helpful article she recently wrote for the American Subcontractors Association national newsletter. Find out what resources can breathe life into your budget and shift the financial tides to your favo...

#141: He built a million-dollar company from the ground up. There is zero gatekeeping in this episode with Ken Rusk. He is a blue-collar business entrepreneur and author of the Wall Street Journal bestseller, Blue Collar Cash. Are you on the right path? Listen to find the answer.   Connect with Ken on Facebook here . Follow Ken on Instagram here. Explore Ken's website here.   Love the show? Please...

#140: This female powerhouse leads the convo about construction technology. With over 25 years executive experience, guest Jessica Herrala of Buildots has worked with some of the largest construction and real estate development firms in the US. She is here to help you successfully navigate AI, what to look out for as it advances, and improve productivity within your company.    Explore Jessica's w...

#139: Not only has he hired thousands of excellent employees for construction companies, but they've stuck around! Founder & President of Contractor Staffing Source, Paul Sanneman, shares his proven solution to a common issue in a booming industry desperate for a solid, reliable workforce. Get inspired by his passion to help you build a successful team so you can make more money in less time all w...

#138: It's the next step to riches! In this quick, enlightening episode, tap into your imagination and learn how to workshop the mind so your small business can make more profit and become more progressive. Find the fascination in fixing your finances with tips from the best-selling book, Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill.   Listen to Parts 3 and 4 in Episode 106 here. Listen to Part 2 in Episo...

#137: It's one of the most important things to keep your business on track. Knowing and managing your business' budget is now easier with Ahuva Gruen who is a seasoned Fractional CFO dedicated to helping you to transform your businesses and unlocking your full financial potential. Get to know your financial numbers so you can become more and more profitable.   Explore Ahuva's website here. Connect...

#136: Back charging is a very scary and concerning trend in commercial construction. Attorney Karalynn Cromeens has seen it several times recently at her Houston law firm. It's happening to contractors on today's jobsite, listen to this episode so it doesn't happen to your business too.   Love the show? Please rate, review and share!   Follow Karalynn Cromeens on Facebook here . Follow Karalynn Cr...

#135: It's a huge fear for most, but public speaking is paramount to the success of your small business. In this episode, Speaker Coach Philip Sessions shares how he went from being the shy, quiet guy to one who commands any room he enters. Through his persistent efforts and transformative communication methods, he has helped hundreds of business owners build confidence and clarity in their speaki...

#134: Here's everything you need to know about incorporation: Why it's important, what you need to do to keep it, and ways you waive your corporate protection. Law firm owner and attorney Karalynn Cromeens gets right to the point in this quick episode. Get real applicable tips from an experienced legal insider.   Love the show? Please rate, review and share!   Follow Karalynn Cromeens on Facebook:...

#133: Optimize your construction business with these straight-shooter tips. Utah native and COO Rj Braegger shares how you can enhance professional relationships with all stakeholders involved, including subcontractors. Excel your operations process from Design & Build to the ever-important customer experience.   Connect with RJ on LinkedIn here.   Love the show? Please rate, review and share!   F...

#132: Brush up on your vocab. The rules have changed a lot recently, so as a business owner it's important that you get this legal verbiage right. Attorney Karalynn Cromeens explains the 6-factor effect so you can define who is who and why that matters in how you effectively manage your construction business.   Love the show? Please rate, review and share!   Follow Karalynn Cromeens on Facebook: h...

#131: It's beyond guidance. It's a strategy. Why reinvent the wheel when you have his expert coaching insight? Randy Stanbury is a 2-time Amazon #1 Best Selling Author, Speaker, Coach and Growth Specialist for Builders and Remodelers. After selling his core business for an industry high multiple in 2017, he founded his passion project, 4 Level Coach, to educate and guide Builders on how to Grow &...

#130: Be proactive about protecting your construction business with solid contract agreements. The answer isn't cut and dry, but attorney and owner of Cromeens law firm Karalynn clears it up so you know when and how to discontinue work on a crummy deal. Don't get screwed on your next agreement.   Love the show? Please rate, review and share!   Follow Karalynn Cromeens on Facebook here . Follow Kar...

#129: Here is your chance to gain valuable insight into building a successful residential construction company. David Belman is a 2nd Generation Builder, President of Belman Homes, Developer, REALTOR®, podcast host and many other roles leading the world of custom home construction. His chat with law firm owner Karalynn deep dives into vendor relations and team improvement.   Explore David's websit...

#128: In less than 10 minutes, attorney Karalynn shares her story of how clarity in her law firm helped her lead better, grow faster, and find stability. Her insight to leadership and management processes will motivate you to do the same in your small business journey. Find out how report accountability can transform your efforts with ease!   Love the show? Please rate, review and share!   Follow...

#127: Ready to expand your sales? This episode is packed with essential tools and tips to help grow your construction business from onboarding to automation. Stephen is the CEO of ConveYour. For the last 10 years, he has been helping companies like yours recruit, onboard, train, and retain more reps. Listen in and level up.   Love the show? Please rate, review and share!   Explore ConveYour's webs...

#126: Get a legal leg up! Different from residential, commercial construction work often means you're working with a big general contractor on large projects. These contractual relationships tend to favor the GC, but with this quick crash course about the "Paid When Paid Clause" you can beef up your subcontract and protect your small business now.   Love the show? Please rate, review and share!   ...

#125: With its ups and downs, he's made it an impressive 20+ years as a homebuilder industry leader. Founder and Owner of Mark D. Williams Custom Homes and The Curious Builder Podcast is a third-generation high-end residential builder in the Twin Cities, creating dream homes through thoughtful remodeling transformations and ground-up custom builds. His experience is invaluable to your own journey...

#124: Being a contractor is tough, so your contracts need to be tougher. Legal expert Karalynn Cromeens gets to the point in this quick episode covering ironclad contract agreements complete with warranty protection. Listen and save your business' a$$.   Love the show? Please rate, review and share!    Follow Karalynn Cromeens on Facebook here . Follow Karalynn Cromeens on Instagram here . Follow...

#123: What makes Nebraska's contract liens unique? Construction Attorney Audrey Svane with Woods Aitken breaks down contractual terms you should know and how they may differ from states you've conducted business in. Learn her insider law tips to protect your bottom line in the Cornhusker State!   Explore Woods Aitken's website here. Connect with Audrey on LinkedIn here.   Love the show? Please rat...

#122: What are you good at and like doing? In a continuation of this entrepreneur tips series, Karalynn chats about specialized knowledge from the personal development book Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill released in 1937. Get quick and timeless business advice that'll motivate you now!   Listen to Part 3 and 4 in Episode 106 here. Listen to Part 2 in Episode 99 here. Listen to Part 1 in Epis...

#121: Do this, not that! In this episode, John Lenker (Founder) & Assaf Arie (CEO) of Lenker share their valuable knowledge as business strategists, award-winning creatives, and effectiveness masterminds. Discover the winning strategy to grow your construction business from a team that has done it for multi-million dollar trade companies time and time again.   Explore Lenker's website here.   Conn...

#120: No more waiting and worrying! There's nothing more important to your construction business than getting paid in a timely manner. Karalynn explores the most popular blog post on her website in this educational episode you need to hear so you can save your bottom line.   Love the show? Please rate, review and share!   Follow Karalynn Cromeens on Facebook here . Follow Karalynn Cromeens on Inst...

#119: How can you leverage your company's culture to drive more success? Tommy Cole, vice president of McFarlin Stanford, shares the keys you need to unlock your business growth potential. From building a strong blueprint to retaining an excited workforce, he breaks down the importance of consistent team and client communication in your day to day operations.   Connect with Tommy on LinkedIn here....