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This Week Above The Fold

Ascential Digital Commerce

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The most essential news stories from the world of ecommerce in 7 minutes or less. ‘This Week Above the Fold’ not only keeps you up to date with the news from the industry - Ascential Digital Commerce’s experts tell you exactly what it means for you and your business. Delivered to you by Senior Editor & Specialist at Ascential and host of the Mastering Metail podcast, Emma Irwin. This series is produced by Claus Cancel with sound design from Ines Cetenji.
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The Quit Getting Screwed Podcast, hosted by licensed attorney Karalynn Cromeens, explores managing contractors, how to build a smarter business and avoid litigation. In this legal driven show, find the tools, detailed insight and confidence to side step common challenges and thrive in the construction industry.
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#157: Stop putting out fires! Instead, let’s define the principles of business so you can create a strategy reinforced by repetition, predictability, and meaning. Guest Scott Beebe founded “Business On Purpose" because he saw a need to help entrepreneurs weighed down by chaos. It’s time you gained a clear vision when it comes to the future success …
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#156: It’s been called the “Granddaddy of All Motivational Literature.” This epic series, Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill, is a treasure trove of business advice that draws on stories of Andrew Carnegie, Thomas Edison, Henry Ford, and other millionaires. Attorney and law firm owner Karalynn Cromeens quickly summarizes each chapter since they d…
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#155: Do you run a business? This is for you! Scott Reib, America’s Legal Coach and Zig Ziglar Small Business Lawyer, brings over 20 years of legal expertise to entrepreneurs like you. He helps business owners protect their ventures, sharing insights as he advocates treating lawyers like primary care doctors, emphasizing proactive legal support for…
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#154: Hello, New Orleans! The Cromeens Law Firm has opened a new office. In this super quick episode, Karalynn chats with Lindsey Marshall Ott, an Associate Attorney who's been practicing law since 2014 and supports clients in Louisiana. Peek into the world of construction law and what it’s like to collaborate with highly-experienced and knowledgea…
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#153: What are they? Why do they even exist? Construction attorney Karalynn Crommens breaks down the risks commercial subcontractors should know before they sign an agreement to this important contract provision. Take 10 minutes and build your contractor confidence. Love the show? Please rate, review and share! Follow Karalynn Cromeens on Facebook …
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#152: Rise in the remodeler construction industry! Brooks's proactive strategies tackle common challenges like SEO, advertising, and sales, ensuring contractors can scale their businesses effectively. If you’re a contractor searching for actionable marketing strategies and lasting client relationships, listen in and learn what drives measurable res…
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#151: Has your client canceled mid-contract or before even started work? Oof, not fun. As a construction litigator, I know exactly what you’re going through. This episode is wildly helpful if you’re a residential contractor needing to navigate through a current deal bust or protect your assets from busting at all. Love the show? Please rate, review…
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#150: Does it make you money? No?? Cut it. Liz Chism is a business operations expert who transformed her craft brewery from 100+ hour work weeks to a systematized, self-sustaining business. Now, she helps contractors like you streamline their operations to profitably scale using proven systems, strategies, and tactics. Follow Liz on Facebook here. …
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#149: 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…
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#148: Expertise. Precision. Care. In this quick episode, Karalynn shares her unique perspective as a construction attorney leading The Cromeens Law Firm, based in Houston, Texas. Her robust law career has helped her clearly understand what you’re going through as a contractor. Today, she protects and gains big wins for client agreements nationwide,…
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#147: This provision is by FAR most vital. Construction change orders directives can make or break your budget. So if you’re a commercial subcontractor, and you’re about to sign your next contract, give yourself these 10 minutes of free litigator insight and don’t get screwed. Love the show? Please rate, review and share! Follow Karalynn Cromeens o…
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#146: Born and raised in Anchorage, Alaska, Chad grew up in the financial industry, but also developed a strong background in athletics, nutrition, and performance psychology. As a Top-ranked financial planner, owner of the boutique financial planning firm, Veritas Wealth Management, and Dave Ramsey’s SmartVestor Pro, Chad brings a coaching mindset…
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#145: It’s rare these days. It shouldn’t be. Serving your clients well is a critical building block to running a successful company. In this inspiring episode, Liza Hausman, Vice President of Industry Marketing at Houzz, the leading platform for home remodeling and design, empowers your workflow to create the best experience. Her nearly 13 years bu…
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#144: Are you sure you're making a profit? If it’s not a hell yes, then this finance-savvy episode is for you. Construction business owners need to know their numbers if they’re going to be successful. Professional strategist Elizaveta Taylor of Beyond Books Solutions shares how to manage your books in the most sustainable and easy ways. Explore El…
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#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 Gr…
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#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…
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#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. Expl…
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#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 produc…
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#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 …
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#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 …
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#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…
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#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 …
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#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…
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#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…
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#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…
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#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 …
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#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…
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#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…
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#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…
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#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…
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#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…
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#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. …
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#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.…
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#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…
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#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…
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#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…
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#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…
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#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…
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#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 …
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#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…
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#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. …
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#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…
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#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…
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#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…
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#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…
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#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…
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#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 …
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#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…
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#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…
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#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…
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