The Quit Getting Screwed Construction Podcast

 

Episode 80:  Creating a Network

Episode 80: Creating a Network

Welcome to this episode of "Quit Getting Screwed Construction Podcast," hosted by Karalynn Cromeens. In today's episode, we have a special guest, Christian Scott, the founder of a successful construction company and the creator of a popular Facebook group called "The...

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Episode 80:  Creating a Network

Episode 79: Unlocking Business Success

In this episode, Karalynn had the pleasure of speaking with Nicole Lane, a business coach who excels in interpersonal communication, employee development, decision-making, and problem solving. With her pursuit of an MBA focused on organizational leadership, Nicole has...

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Episode 80:  Creating a Network

Episode 78: Insights on the Concrete Industry

In this episode of the Quit Getting Screwed Construction Podcast, Karalynn Cromeens and special guest James Baty explore the topic of sustainability in the concrete industry, providing a fascinating look into the innovations and advancements in sustainable concrete...

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Episode 80:  Creating a Network

Episode 77: Lien Waivers with Karalynn Cromeens

We are kicking off our first episode of March with a short solo episode by our host, Karalynn Cromeens, where she gives you a quick insight on lien waivers. For those who need to become more familiar, Karalynn Cromeens is the Owner and Managing Partner for The...

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Episode 80:  Creating a Network

Episode 76: Recruiting, Hiring, and Retaining

Karalynn Cromeens sits down with Brad Humphrey at World Of Concrete to talk about how he and his company, Pinnacle Development Group, are helping businesses realize how much control of their destiny they have. Pinnacle Development Group (PDG) is a consulting firm that...

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Episode 80:  Creating a Network

Episode 72: Sustainability in the Industry

The concrete industry significantly impacts the environment due to the production of cement, which is the major source of greenhouse gas emissions; however, several steps can be taken to make the industry more sustainable. Karalynn sits down with the Executive...

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Episode 80:  Creating a Network

Episode 71: A Breakdown of Concrete and its Future

Everyone wants to know what the future has in store for concrete, how technology plays a part in it, and what the industry workforce looks like. Today Karalynn sits down with Executive Vice President of Alamo Concrete, Rich Szecsy, at World of Concrete for a live...

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Episode 80:  Creating a Network

Episode 70: Tackling Construction Defects

We’re back with another episode! This week, Karalynn is joined by Adam Toosley of Hirzel Law to cover the daunting topic of defective work claims. We’ve hashed out what defective work is, but now we’ll dive in-depth into the repercussions, how to deal with a claim,...

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Episode 80:  Creating a Network

Episode 69: Cultivating Careers in Construction

How do you get started in construction? For many, the answer may be that they just fell into their trade. However, what’s a way in for those actually seeking to start work in skilled trades? On today’s episode, Karalynn is joined by construction media sensation,...

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Episode 38: First Comes Finances

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.

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Episode 38: First Comes Finances

Episode 37: Learn Your Liens, Wyoming!

Construction Attorney Jason Robinson joins Karalynn to discuss Wyoming construction law, with a focus on Wyoming construction liens. If you’re a Wyoming contractor who likes getting paid what you are owed, Jason has some insight for you!

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Episode 38: First Comes Finances

Episode 36: Perfecting Your Pricing

In this podcast episode, Karalynn speaks with an estimate innovator, Danielle Putnam, about the growing popularity of menu pricing in the construction industry and its many advantages. Danielle’s mission is to make moving to menu pricing as simple and accessible as possible for business owners.

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Episode 38: First Comes Finances

Episode 35: Learn Your Liens, New York!

Karalynn tackles the lien laws of one of the trickiest states in the country with New York construction lawyer, Lia Fierro. In this episode of the Quit Getting Screwed Podcast, they discuss intricate steps and requisites one must take to not only ensure the lien they file is valid, but also avoid penalties for invalid ones.

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Episode 38: First Comes Finances

Episode 34: Ladies in Leadership

Nicole Sanchez and Karalynn Cromeens have a lot of wisdom to share after well over three decades of combined industry history between them, and they lay it all out in this episode.

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Episode 38: First Comes Finances

Episode 33: Are You Built to Build?

In this podcast episode, Karalynn is joined by Shawn Van Dyke. An expert in mindset, Shawn discusses how a construction contractor can simplify cash flow management to make sure the business remains permanently profitable.

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Episode 38: First Comes Finances

Episode 32: Learn Your Liens, Utah

In this episode, Karalynn is joined by Utah construction lawyer and industry Jason Robinson, who explains just what it takes to ensure construction liens are valid in Utah.

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Episode 38: First Comes Finances

Episode 31: Turn Networking into Growth

According to guest Chris Livingston, once contractors have a clear understanding of their ideal client, they can start honing the skills to attract and close deals with ideal clients.

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