Construction Legal Made Easy

#118: How do they work? Going into default is not a pretty thing, but you can do it without risking breach of contract. In this straight to the point episode, construction attorney Karalynn breaks down a protective strategy that could benefit many agreements you sign.   Love the show? Please rate, review and share!   Follow Karalynn Cromeens on Facebook here . Follow Karalynn Cromeens on Instagram...

#117: How are you inspiring loyalty into your company's culture? CEO of The Contractor Consultants and DiBara Masonry, Matt DiBara shares the key success factors of his business' hiring process. From working at his family's company to helping construction firms achieve the same results, he's here spilling the tea on building a dedicated workforce.   Connect with Matt on LinkedIn here. Explore The...

#116: It's not too late to set your goals for 2024! In this goal-inspiring episode, best-selling author and award-winning keynote speaker Holly Green guides you to achieving greater success by teaching you to leverage your brain and the brains of others. Her leadership as CEO and Managing Director of The Human Factor, Inc is a motivational voice for small business owners ready to level up in the n...

#115: Want to increase your profitability? You're in luck because Eric Fortenberry joins this valuable episode. He's a passionate entrepreneur who founded JobTread, a construction estimating and project management software company, in 2019. After successfully implementing the platform, the company grew from $5 to $8 million in sales and increased their gross profit by 43%.   Learn more about Eric...

#114: The interview process can be brutal, but it doesn't have to be. In this quick episode, attorney Karalynn shares exactly what you can do to scale a successful team. She's been in your exact position navigating the construction industry; listen and get a leg up on your New Year's goals.   Love the show? Please rate, review and share!   Follow Karalynn Cromeens on Facebook here . Follow Karalyn...

#113: Where have you been? Where are you heading? In this episode, construction attorney Karalyn Cromeens discusses gross revenue and other small business goals to inspire your own professional growth. Time to set your intentions!   Love the show? Please rate, review and share!   Follow Karalynn Cromeens on Facebook here . Follow Karalynn Cromeens on Instagram here . Follow Karalynn Cromeens on Li...

#112: This shift will make your management life so much easier! Fellow business owner, Karalynn Cromeens gets straight to the point in this quick episode. She shares actionable tips to help support your team without the common headaches managers experience.   Love the show? Please rate, review and share!   Follow Karalynn Cromeens on Facebook here . Follow Karalynn Cromeens on Instagram here . Fol...

#111: Every small business should know these key metrics to facilitate financial growth and stability. The numbers are everything, but you shouldn't have to be a CPA to leverage them. In this episode, accountant and Unconventional CFO Lauren Furtado gets tactical about what you should know, so you can grow.   Follow Lauren on Instagram here. Explore Lauren's Website here.   Love the show? Please r...

#110: 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 favor.   Love the show? Please rate, review and share!   Follow Karalynn Cromeens on Facebook here...

#109: Are you spreading yourself thin? Get clarity! Commercial construction owner, mom, and podcast host Sheley Brien chats with attorney Karalynn about all things health as it affects your business. This is the advice you've been looking for if you're switching careers and striving towards your professional goals.   Explore Sheley's website here. Follow Sheley on Instagram here. Connect with Shel...

#108: Get paid and move on. Karalynn is asked about this all the time as a construction attorney: How can I quickly close out our punch list and get final payment? If you're a contractor, listen up and prevent holding up your business' hard earned cash flow.   Love the show? Please rate, review and share!   Follow Karalynn Cromeens on Facebook here . Follow Karalynn Cromeens on Instagram here . Fo...

#107: Getting new people into the trades has reached a critical level. It's the driving force inspiring our guest Tyler Campbell's mission. He's spreading fresh ideas to elevate the commercial construction industry on this fun and insightful episode.   Explore Tyler's website here. Follow Tyler on Instagram here. Connect with Tyler on LinkedIn here. Subscribe to The Construction Brothers Youtube C...

#106: In a value-packed episode of this series, Karalynn chats about the power of auto-suggestion and specialized knowledge from the amazing book, Think and Grow Rich by Napolean Hill. From Henry Ford to Thomas Edison, listen and learn from the founders of industry that figured out the keys to success for you. Tap into your subconscious mind and reap the benefits in your construction business and...

#105: How did she gain more than 44K LinkedIn followers? Guest Donna Serdula gives it to you straight. She's the founder and president of Vision Board Media, a professional branding company that helps individuals and companies tell their unique stories on LinkedIn and beyond. Her networking methodology can catapult your connections and create new opportunities for your construction business.   Sub...

#104: There's no doubt about it. If you're in construction, you need an arbitration clause in your contract. Attorney and host Karalynn Cromeens outlines exactly why and how its inclusion protects your small business. Tune in and fortify your future!   Liked this episode? Check out the other valuable parts in this series:   98. Litigation Sucks - How to Prevent Litigation as a Residential Contract...

#103: Want to get in front of the right people? In this episode, expert Brittany Murphy with One Thing Marketing shares proactive advice to run a better construction business. Since 2011, her team has focused on helping trades from HVAC to electrical gain visibility, especially in the digital space. Listen and go leverage her touchpoint tips and foundational advice!   Connect with Brittany on Link...

#102: Are you about to sign someone else's construction contract? Listen to this first! Attorney Karalynn Cromeens shares insider legal tips to help you avoid costly paperwork pitfalls from a subcontractor's point of view. The subcontracting world tends to work against you, but you can fight back and protect your company today.     Love the show? Please rate, review and share!     Follow Karalynn...

#101: In this fun and exciting episode, Terry Dussault, President at Yellowknife Consulting Services, shares his inspiring business journey. Terry's mission of helping others integrate safe practices is elevating the impact of modern environmental construction programs. Reap the benefits of his wisdom and avoid expensive accidents.   Connect with Terry on LinkedIn here.   Follow Yellowknife on Ins...

#100: New level unlocked! Their mission that launched in February 2021 has now reached 100 podcast episodes. Attorney, author and business owner, Karalynn Cromeens reflects on her journey as a podcast host and how this show's message is more important than ever to side-step costly construction mistakes.     Love the show? Please rate, review and share!     Follow Karalynn Cromeens on Facebook here...

#99: In part two of this quick yet motivating series, business owner and attorney Karalynn Cromeens shares the valuable details in parts 1 and 2 of the inspiring book, Think and Grow Rich by Napolean Hill. From historic business mindset to specific modern takeaways, you'll learn the exact steps to get from where you are to where you want to be.     Love the show? Please rate, review and share!   F...

#98: It's expensive. It takes a lot of time away from your business goals. Litigation is a tangled web that no homeowner or residential contractor wants in their business or personal life. In this episode, attorney Karalynn Cromeens gets raw and honest about what this legal process looks like, its costs and how you can circumvent common industry pitfalls. Listen and benefit from her legal expertis...

#97: Have you read Think and Grow Rich by Napolean Hill? Host, Karalynn Cromeens is breaking down this epic book for business owners because it has helped and inspired her so much over the years.   A business owner since 2006, Karalynn has grown The Cromeens Law Firm in Houston, TX to now have 25 employees. Since they don't teach you how to run a business in law school, most of what she learned ab...

#96: Should I sign an unconditional lien waiver if I haven't been paid? Can I still get paid if I signed one? The answer depends upon the rules where you are and may not be what you want to hear. So if you can choose to sign a conditional lien waiver instead, that's going to be a better choice, particularly with new clients. Host, Karalyn Cromeens also explains the difference between a lien waiver...

#95: You've got to win the battle between your ears. This is a must listen for contractors. It's time to stop worrying about what doesn't matter and get your mindset right.     Tom Reber is an entrepreneur, coach, author, HGTV Host and Founder of The Contractor Fight. His content has helped hundreds of thousands of home improvement contractors improve their lives and businesses.     Listen to The...

#94: After the post pandemic "Great Resignation" many business owners have had trouble finding and growing a great team for their business. Host, Karalyn Cromeens of The Cromeens Law Firm shares detailed tips on how to accomplish this important task for business owners.     When you interview people, ask them what their values are as a human, and try to get to know them. Listen and learn about the...