Government Construction Contracts: What to Watch Out For
The 2022 Infrastructure Act will create huge projects for the construction industry over the next 10 years. Learn why you should have any government construction contract reviewed by an attorney before you sign.
Episode 45: Building Up Your Business Valuation
This episode of Quit Getting Screwed features JC Maldonado from BizGroPartners again, this time discussing growing value in your construction business—a hot topic for business owners! JC joins Karalynn Cromeens to break everything down and provide a game plan on how to move your business forward in a positive direction.
Episode 44: Build Wealth Through Acquisitions
On this episode of Quit Getting Screwed, JC Maldonado, a business acquisition expert with BizGroPartners, joins our host Karalynn Cromeens to chat about building wealth through acquisitions, diving deep into this hot topic.
Success with Your First Commercial Construction Subcontract
Whether you are looking for a change from the residential construction world or are starting your own gig as a commercial subcontractor, this article will uncover some booby traps that can end your career as a commercial contractor before you even start.
Episode 43: Learn Your Liens, Wisconsin!
In this podcast episode, Karalynn Cromeens is joined by Brian Zimmerman to discuss Wisconsin construction lien law along with more in-depth topics including liens on public works projects and bond claims.
Episode 42: Breaking Down the Construction Subcontract
Karalynn and Caroline Beavers of CHB Legal sit down to discuss the ins and outs of a construction subcontract and best practices for better understanding and negotiating them.
Residential Contractor Rights: An Overview
In almost all states the residential contractor is given the right to fix any claimed defects before the homeowner can sue you. Residential contractor rights give you the advantage of great protections; knowing how to protect yourself best is essential, especially when growing your business.
Episode 41: Learn Your Liens, Arizona!
In this podcast episode, our host Karalynn Cromeens is joined by award-winning Phoenix construction attorney, Michael Thal, to discuss Arizona construction lien law.
Episode 40: The Past, Present, and Future of Construction
What better way to celebrate Women in Construction Week than to have construction legend Carolyn Lightfoot join the Quit Getting Screwed Podcast to have a chat about how far construction has come and where it may be heading.
What Does Insurance Coverage Really Include?
In this blog post, learn why insurance is an absolute necessity in any industry. Because it works so uniquely in construction, you need to be sure you know how it can work for you and what blind spots it may leave exposed.
Episode 39: Learn Your Liens, Alabama!
Guest Griffin Tyndall explains in this podcast episode that without a license, a contractor faces the risk of working for free because the state of Alabama does not protect them. The best practice is to get licensed, and Griffin provides some guidance on doing that.
Episode 38: First Comes Finances
Growing up in the construction industry, Dana Jensen understood the importance of collecting and managing money from completed jobs which drove him to hang up his tool belt and focus on his financing business. This podcast recap includes advice he gives to construction business owners.