The Quit Getting Screwed Construction Podcast
Episode 106: Think and Grow Rich Part 3 and 4
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...
Episode 105: Networking Tips with LinkedIn Brand Guru Donna Serdula
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...
Episode 104: Litigation Sucks – Add an Arbitration Clause in Your Deal
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?...
Episode 103: Marketing For The Trades – Tips Owners Can Use Now
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,...
Episode 102: Litigation Sucks – How to Prevent Litigation as a Commercial Subcontractor
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,...
Episode 101: Harmony in Safety and Construction with Terry Dussault of Yellowknife
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....
Episode 100: How It Started vs How It’s Going: Celebrating 100 Episodes
New level unlocked! Their mission that launched in February 2021 has now reached 100 podcast episodes. Attorney, author and business owner, Karalyn Cromeens reflects on her journey as a podcast host and how this show’s message is more important than ever to side-step...
Episode 99: Think & Grow Rich Part 2
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...
Episode 98: Litigation Sucks – How to Prevent Litigation as a Residential Contractor
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...
Episode 97: Think and Grow Rich Part 1
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...
Episode 96: Lien Waivers 101
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...
Episode 95: Contractor Mindset with Tom Reber
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...
Episode 29: Perfecting Your Process
In this podcast recap, Karalynn and guest Suhaiba Neill discuss why organizing and maintaining internal processes are a huge necessity for business owners.
Episode 28: Learn Your Liens, Colorado!
Colorado stands out as a particularly accessible state in the construction industry when it comes to work rights. In this podcast episode, Karalynn and Michael Paul discuss Colorado lien laws.
Episode 27: Coaching Cures for Contractors
Karalynn and Dominic Rubino discuss how construction contractors often don’t get the opportunity to learn the business side of owning a construction company.
Episode 26: Learn Your Liens, Ohio!
Karalynn joins Andrew Good, a clear aficionado of Ohio liens, who provides a concise and easily digestible yet detailed breakdown of Ohio construction lien laws.
Episode 25: The Non-Compete Conundrum!
From the basics to the nitty gritty details, Kelly Stamy uses her expertise to illuminate non-compete clauses. It is essential to understand how they work and the many ways they can both help and hurt you.
Episode 24: Learn Your Liens, Louisiana!
with Andrew Vicknair In another episode highlighting lien laws, Karalynn is joined by Andrew Vicknair, long-time Louisiana construction attorney. He has been working in the industry since 2004, when he joined a firm that specializes in exclusively construction law....
Episode 23: Surviving Legal Land Mines
In this podcast recap, Karalynn reviews a checklist of legal land mines that protect construction contractors from the most common issues she sees.
Episode 22: Learn Your Liens, Florida!
The waters of being a Florida construction professional are choppy and dangerous. This podcast recap illuminates the problems and allows for Floridian contractors to better protect themselves, armed with this new knowledge.
Episode 21: Winning the Contractor Fight!
In Episode 21 of the podcast, Tom Reber discusses how he overcame struggles as a construction business owner through investing in himself and changing his mindset.