Construction Legal Made Easy

It's time for a new podcast episode, and this week's episode is over the ever-engaging topic of Business Acquisition. In the construction industry, buying and selling businesses are incredibly common. However, no one teaches you how to go about it or where to begin when looking to sell your company or buy another one. Fortunately, J.C. Maldonado is an expert on the matter, and this week he is join...

It's time for some more Lien Laws! Brian Zimmerman, a Wisconsin construction attorney and lien specialist sits down with Karalynn to crack into what it takes to file a valid lien in Wisconsin. WI has some specific rules and regulations, so Wisconsin contractors must take a moment to master their lien laws.   Wisconsin construction professionals, this episode is a great resource to add to your tool...

New podcast! In this week's episode, Karalynn is joined by construction attorney, Caroline Beavers, to discuss how the modern subcontract is broken and the best practices to break it down and negotiate it! If you are a subcontractor and tired of getting screwed over by your contracts, tune in and get informed on how YOU can best navigate the modern-day subcontract! The best way to level the playin...

It's time for more lien laws with Karalynn Cromeens! This week's special guest is Michael Thal, an Arizona construction attorney with great insight into the laws of the land in AZ. Michael joins Karalynn to spell out the specifications of filing a valid lien in Arizona, who has lien rights in the state, and how contractors can most effectively collect what they are owed. Arizona contractors, this...

The construction industry is ever-changing, and always growing. In a world where things are moving so fast, it's important to remember where we came from, celebrate where we are, and set our sights on where we're going. Carolyn Lightfoot, President of Cherokey Fire Protection, has been working in the trades for 41 years, and has seen the world of construction through decades of changes. In this ep...

We're back in action with some more Lien Laws! Griffin Tyndall, Alabama Construction Attorney and Lien Lawyer, joins Karalynn to talk about the must-know info for Alabama contractors. Filing your liens provides you leverage, but only if You do it the right way.   Tune into this one, Alabama Tradies! And if You enjoy today's episode, like, share, and subscribe to the podcast!   __ Use Griffin's Ser...

Let's talk Finances. Are yours where you want them to be? Whether they are or they aren't, this episode will have some GREAT tips for getting your finances on track! Karalynn is joined by Construction Company Financial Advisor, Dana P. Jensen, to discuss some tactics for getting your income on track, and the advantages of having a financial advisor who knows the industry!   Pinch those pennies and...

Jason Robinson is back in the hot seat and is ready to tackle an all-new set of Lien Laws! This week, he sits down with Karalynn to delve into the details of Wyoming's Lien Laws and every necessary detail a contractor in the state should be aware of when filing to secure payment. Wise up, Wyoming construction pros! Jason's got some insight that could make or break your business!   Be sure to like,...

It's a new week, with a new guest whose expertise is developing menu pricing in the construction industry! Danielle Putnam of The New Flat Rate joins Karalynn to discuss the many advantages and benefits contractors across the nation see when they break out and simplify their pricing process. Client services are an undertaking- learn about how automated pricing can elevate your construction company...

Another day, another dollar, and another deep dive into lien laws across the country. Today, Karalynn learns about liens in the Big Apple with NYC Construction Attorney Lia Fierro. Having spent a great deal of her career mastering and even teaching New York Mechanic's Lien law, Lia has the inside scoop for all our New York listeners!   Make sure the New York Contractors in your life know this esse...

It's Women in Construction Week! We are kicking off the celebration with a deep dive into industry leadership and a dialogue about how it differs for women in the industry. From making sure you have a seat at the table in an industry historically dominated by men to hashing out how to balance work, motherhood, and personal wellness, Nicole Sanchez and Karalynn Cromeens tackle it all. These women h...

New podcast alert! Long-time construction pro, contractor business coach, and best selling author, Shawn Van Dyke and Karalynn talk coaching, how to know if it's right for your business, and what Shawn can offer if it is! Whether you've only been in business for a year, or you've been around the block for many, Shawn is chock-full of great morsels of advice for contractors in any phase of their jo...

Happy Monday! Are You Ready to Learn Your Liens!? This week, Karalynn is joined by construction attorney Jason Robinson to look at the details of Utah's Lien Laws. If you're a construction professional working out of Utah, this is information that can make or break your business, so be sure to tune in! If you like what you're learning, and enjoy this chat as much as Karalynn and Jason do, consider...

Happy Monday! We're back with another episode. Today, Karalynn and Chris Livingston from the Contractor Growth Network sit down to talk about the overwhelming value building a network of like-minded professionals can hold in construction! Chris dedicates his time and experience to connecting contractors with the right community members to help them thrive, and in all his years of business, he's se...

It's time for another Lien Laws episode! This week, Karalynn sits down with Arkansas Construction Attorney Suzanne Clark of Clark Law Firm to break down the lien laws in Arkansas. So, to all our Arkansas listeners, you won't want to miss this episode! If you learned something new, be sure to like and share the episode, and follow the podcast, so you never miss a new one! ___ Find Suzanne's Service...

Have you mastered the inner workings of your business? Here's a secret; most contractors haven't. Karalynn's new guest, Suhaiba Neill, joins the podcast today to talk processes, one of the most overlooked elements of running a business. Tune in and take notes because Suhaiba will give you the full low-down of all you need and what you may be missing in your business processes. Mind = blown. If you...

Let's get back into liens with this week's new podcast episode! Karalynn is joined by Michael Paul, a Colorado construction attorney, to dig into the nitty-gritty of Colorado's lien laws. If you're a CO Contractor, this is an episode you do NOT want to miss. Don't forget to like, follow, share, and subscribe if you found this episode helpful! We so appreciate you tuning in. *DISCLAIMER: Some audio...

HAPPY NEW YEAR, and welcome back to the Quit Getting Screwed podcast! It's a new year, full of new opportunities, so let's kick it off with some amazing best-business-practices advice and insight from contractor coach and podcast host of Cabinet Maker Profit System, Dominic Rubino! This episode is jam-packed with some golden nuggets every small contractor should know to launch their business into...

Let's talk liens. Ohio liens, specifically! Karalynn sits down with Andrew Good on this week's episode, an Ohio construction attorney and long-time Liens pro. He breaks down all that Ohio contractors need to know about properly filing their liens and effectively collecting what they're owed. If you are an Ohio construction pro, this is the podcast for you! If you find this episode helpful, like, s...

If it's your goal to leave the company you work for and start your own, you especially need to listen to this episode! Learn how to avoid conflict with the company you work for and if you're a business owner, learn how to protect your business with proper non-competes. Returning to the show, Kelly Stamy is back with her employment law brilliance in tow. This time, she'll be cracking open non-compe...

It's time for another podcast masterclass on liens! This week, Karalynn is joined by Andrew Vicknair, a construction attorney with the inside scoop on Louisiana's lien and collection laws. Tune in to get more information on how to best collect the money you are owed as a Louisiana contractor. If you learn something new from today's episode, consider sharing the knowledge with your construction com...

Sometimes your construction company's Legal Landmine is something you would never be able to predict! Luckily, in this week's episode, Karalynn can give you some insight into those unexpected pitfalls and let you know how to protect against them on the front end. Don't let the industry's idiosyncrasies leave you stuck between a rock and a hard place; prepare your business for every Legal Landmine...

Let's learn about Liens! Specifically, in today's newest podcast episode, Jason Lambert is joining Karalynn once again, but this time they're tackling Florida Liens, and all of the nitty gritty details FL contractors need to know to collect what they are owed! From the laws themselves, to who has rights and how they can utilize them, Jason has mastered over Florida Liens and is sharing what he kno...

Birds of a feather flock together. The same is true for Karalynn and today's guest, Tom Reber, the Contractor Success Coach with the most! Tom is a repeat guest and friend of the show, and today is joining Karalynn to teach our listeners how to kick ass as a contractor by "Winning the Contractor Fight!" That just so happens to be the title of his new, best-selling book, too! In today's episode, To...

It's New Podcast Day (Monday)! We've got a brand-new episode and a BIG announcement! First and foremost, today begins Karalynn's 50-State Lien Breakdown series. Every other episode of the Quit Getting Screwed Podcast will now feature the lien laws and lien rights breakdown of one particular state. That being said, we will also be adjusting our release schedule to a weekly release, beginning today!...