#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 …

#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 …

#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 p…

#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 …

#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 o…

#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 an…

#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. Lov…

#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 …

#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 Coac…

#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 K…

#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 relati…

#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 th…

#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 ra…

#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. …

#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.…

#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 K…

#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 Audr…

#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 Par…

#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 t…

#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 Fa…

#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 …

#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 Faceboo…

#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. …

#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 fo…

#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 t…

#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 Karal…

#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 In…

#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. 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 …

#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 sha…

#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. Fo…

#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. 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. …

#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 re…

#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 o…

#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 t…

#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 fo…

#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? Pleas…

#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 Ter…

#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!…

#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. Lov…

#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 pi…

#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 bus…

#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 …

#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 …

#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 t…

#93: What is a change order, and what should be included in it? Host, Karalynn Cromeens talks about what you can do to prepare your clients for the possibility of a change order. This helps manage their expectations so that they know changes are possible during your construction project. She also goes over a variety of other details that you may ru…

Welcome to our latest episode! Join us on an insightful journey into the world of business transformation with Josh Fonger, the brilliant mind behind WTS Enterprise (Work the System). In this captivating interview, Josh shares his inspiring background and reveals how he embarked on a mission to revolutionize the way entrepreneurs operate. Discover …

Welcome to The Quit Getting Screwed Construction Podcast! In this episode, host Karalynn interviews Elinor Moshe, the first construction coach in Australia.Elinor is passionate about closing the education gap in the construction industry and empowering individuals to work on themselves. With more than eight years of experience in commercial constru…

Welcome to The Quit Getting Screwed Construction Podcast! Join host Karalynn Cromeens as we dive into the world of construction consulting and project management. In this episode, we have the privilege of sitting down with Curtis Lawson, Principal of Shepherd Construction Advisors and Crafted Custom Homes + Renovations, and a licensed Texas real es…