#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.  Follow Karalynn Cromeens on Instagram here. Follow Karalynn Cromeens on LinkedIn here.   Watch the show on YouTube here.   Learn more about The Cromeens Law Firm 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 Shelley on LinkedIn here. Follow Brien Contracting on Instagram here.   Love the show? Please rate, review and share!   Follow Karalynn Cromeens on Facebook here. Follow Karalynn Cromeens on Instagram here. Follow Karalynn Cromeens on LinkedIn here.   Watch the show on YouTube here.   Learn more about The Cromeens Law Firm here.

#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. Follow Karalynn Cromeens on LinkedIn here.   Watch the show on YouTube here.   Learn more about The Cromeens Law Firm here.

#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 Channel here.   Love the show? Please rate, review and share!   Follow Karalynn Cromeens on Facebook here. Follow Karalynn Cromeens on Instagram here. Follow Karalynn Cromeens on LinkedIn here.   Watch the show on YouTube here.   Learn more about The Cromeens Law Firm 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 reap the benefits in your construction business and beyond!   Listen to Part 2 in Episode 99 here. Listen to Part 1 in Episode 97 here.   Love the show? Please rate, review and share!   Follow Karalynn Cromeens on Facebook here. Follow Karalynn Cromeens on Instagram here. Follow Karalynn Cromeens on LinkedIn here.   Watch the show on YouTube here.   Learn more about The Cromeens Law Firm here.

#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.   Subscribe to Donna’s YouTube here. Connect with Donna on LinkedIn here. Follow Donna on Facebook here. Connect with Donna on Twitter here.    Love the show? Please rate, review and share!   Follow Karalynn Cromeens on Facebook here. Follow Karalynn Cromeens on Instagram here. Follow Karalynn Cromeens on LinkedIn here.   Watch the show on YouTube here.   Learn more about The Cromeens Law Firm here.

#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 Contractor   102. Litigation Sucks - How to Prevent Litigation as a Commercial Subcontractor   Love the show? Please rate, review and share!   Follow Karalynn Cromeens on Facebook here. Follow Karalynn Cromeens on Instagram here. Follow Karalynn Cromeens on LinkedIn here.   Watch the show on YouTube here.   Learn more about The Cromeens Law Firm here.

#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 LinkedIn here.   Follow One Thing Marketing on Facebook here.   Follow One Thing Marketing on Instagram here.   Connect with One Thing Marketing on LinkedIn here.   Explore their Remodeling Marketing Strategies here.       Love the show? Please rate, review and share!        Follow Karalynn Cromeens on Facebook here.   Follow Karalynn Cromeens on Instagram here.   Follow Karalynn Cromeens on LinkedIn here. Watch the show on YouTube here. Learn more about The Cromeens Law Firm here.

#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 Cromeens on Facebook here.   Follow Karalynn Cromeens on Instagram here.   Follow Karalynn Cromeens on LinkedIn here. Watch the show on YouTube here. Learn more about The Cromeens Law Firm here.

#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 Instagram here.   Explore Yellowknife’s website here.       Love the show? Please rate, review and share!       Follow Karalynn Cromeens on Facebook here.   Follow Karalynn Cromeens on Instagram here.   Follow Karalynn Cromeens on LinkedIn here.   Watch the show on YouTube here.     Learn more about The Cromeens Law Firm here.

#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.   Follow Karalynn Cromeens on Instagram here.   Follow Karalynn Cromeens on LinkedIn here.     Watch the show on YouTube here.   Learn more about The Cromeens Law Firm 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!   Follow Karalynn Cromeens on Facebook here.   Follow Karalynn Cromeens on Instagram here.   Follow Karalynn Cromeens on LinkedIn here.   Watch the show on YouTube here.     Learn more about The Cromeens Law Firm here.

#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 expertise.   Love the show? Please rate, review and share!   Follow Karalynn Cromeens on Facebook here.   Follow Karalynn Cromeens on Instagram here.   Follow Karalynn Cromeens on LinkedIn here.   Watch the show on YouTube here.   Learn more about The Cromeens Law Firm here.

#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 about business was from her own family’s business when she was growing up. But when this book came into her life, it helped her take everything to the next level.   What you think is what you can achieve.   Love the show? Please rate, review and share!   Follow Karalynn Cromeens on Facebook here.   Follow Karalynn Cromeens on Instagram here.   Follow Karalynn Cromeens on LinkedIn here.   Watch the show on YouTube here.   Learn more about The Cromeens Law Firm here.

#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 and a lien release.     Love the show? Please rate, review and share!     Follow Karalynn Cromeens on Facebook here.   Follow Karalynn Cromeens on Instagram here.   Follow Karalynn Cromeens on LinkedIn here.     Watch the show on YouTube here.   Learn more about The Cromeens Law Firm here.

#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 Contractor Fight podcast here.   Learn more about Tom and his work here.   Join The Contractor Fight Facebook group here.   Follow Tom on Instagram here.     Love the show? Please rate, review and share!     Follow Karalynn Cromeens on Facebook here.   Follow Karalynn Cromeens on Instagram here.   Follow Karalynn Cromeens on LinkedIn here.     Watch the show on YouTube here.   Learn more about The Cromeens Law Firm here.

#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 them. Then ask yourself, Do their values align with mine?     As you begin to grow your team, be clear with them about expectations just like you would do with clients. Create systems and processes to help things go smoothly for you and the entire team.     If you’re a small business owner growing a team, this episode is for you.   Love the show? Please rate, review and share!     Follow Karalynn Cromeens on Facebook here. Follow Karalynn Cromeens on Instagram here.   Follow Karalynn Cromeens on LinkedIn here.     Watch the show on YouTube here.     Learn more about The Cromeens Law Firm here.

#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 run into when dealing with change orders.   Love the show? Please rate, review and share!   Follow Karalynn Cromeens on Facebook here. Follow Karalynn Cromeens on Instagram here. Follow Karalynn Cromeens on LinkedIn here.   Watch the show on YouTube here.   Learn more about The Cromeens Law Firm here.

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 the power of Business Performance Architecture and how it can revolutionize the way entrepreneurs operate. Josh breaks down the concept, unleashing the full potential of your business and enabling you to enjoy incredible benefits. Are you caught up in the trap of working in your business instead of on it? Josh reveals practical steps that will help you make this vital shift. Learn how to reclaim your time, focus on growth, and create a solid foundation for sustained success. Get ready for the unveiling of the game-changing "Work the System" method. Josh walks us through this proven methodology that has propelled businesses to new heights, streamlining processes, and transforming them into profit-generating powerhouses. Real-life examples showcase its effectiveness. Identify and break free from the yo-yo business cycle with valuable strategies Josh shares. Ensure your business operates smoothly and consistently. The Systems Mindset is a key component of sustainable business success. Josh delves into its depth, providing insightful tips and tricks for developing this mindset and integrating systems thinking into your everyday operations. Achieve the ultimate goal of running a business without constant presence. Josh reveals invaluable steps you can take to achieve freedom and scalability, allowing your business to thrive independently. Don’t miss this enlightening episode filled with practical insights and expert advice! Hit that subscribe button and join us on this transformative journey with Josh Fonger and WTS Enterprise. Unlock your business’s true potential today! #BusinessTransformation #SystemsThinking #WTSEnterprise #EntrepreneurSuccess   Check out our website to learn more about what we do: https://thecromeenslawfirm.com Follow us! Podcast: https://the-quit-getting-screwed-podcast.castos.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@quitgettingscrewed Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecromeenslawfirm Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cromeenslawfirm LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-cromeens-law-firm Connect with Josh: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshfonger/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/work_the_system/?hl=en Website: https://wtsenterprises.com/about/about-josh-fonger/

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 construction and a Master of Construction Management, she brings transformative results to clients in multiple countries. Elinor’s journey into construction coaching began when she realized conventional education and systems were letting people down. She founded The Construction Coach to provide mentoring, training, and coaching services that were desperately needed.An accomplished author, Elinor has written three best-selling books in construction, sharing valuable lessons and insights. Her podcast, Constructing You, where she interviews industry leaders, won the gold award for “single episode” at the dotCOMM Awards. As a woman in a male-dominated industry, Elinor has faced challenges and has embraced her uniqueness and defied conventions. She shares her experiences and insights on diversity and inclusion.What sets Elinor apart is her commitment to transformative results. With her expertise, she helps clients exceed their expectations and become exemplary figures in construction. In the interview, Elinor offers advice for career changers, emphasizing self-belief and taking ownership of one’s destiny. Looking ahead, Elinor’s dedication to empowering the construction industry drives her to challenge the status quo and foster exceptional leadership. Join Karalynn as she explores Elinor Moshe’s inspiring journey and taps into the secrets of success in construction. Tune in to The Quit Getting Screwed Construction Podcast for this captivating episode! Check out our website to learn more about what we do: https://thecromeenslawfirm.com  Follow us! Podcast: https://the-quit-getting-screwed-podcast.castos.com  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@quitgettingscrewed   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecromeenslawfirm Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cromeenslawfirm  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-cromeens-law-firm   Connect with Elinor: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elinor-moshe/?originalSubdomain=au Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theelinormoshe/ Website: https://www.elinormoshe.com/