

Construction Legal Made Easy
Karalynn Cromeens
Construction Legal Made Easy, 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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Nov 16, 2021 • 43min
Episode 22: Learn Your Liens- Florida!
Let's learn about Liens! Specifically, in today's newest podcast episode, Jason Lambert is joining Karalynn once again, but this time they're tackling Florida Liens, and all of the nitty gritty details FL contractors need to know to collect what they are owed! From the laws themselves, to who has rights and how they can utilize them, Jason has mastered over Florida Liens and is sharing what he knows with us! To all our Florida construction professionals, you won't want to miss this one! Likes, comments, shares, and ratings are our bread and butter, so if this episode helped you out, don't forget to show us a little love! It makes all the difference. ____ Find Jason at: https://www.dinsmore.com/ or https://hammerngavel.com/ Listen to the Hammer & Gavel podcast: https://hammerngavel.com/podcast Check out our Website, subcontractorinstitute.com, to learn more about what we do. Follow us! Instagram: @subcontractorinstitute Facebook: The Subcontractor Institute LinkedIn: The Subcontractor Institute Quit Getting Screwed was recorded on Riverside.fm and is distributed by Castos.

Nov 8, 2021 • 39min
Episode 21: Win the Contractor Fight (With Tom Reber)
Birds of a feather flock together. The same is true for Karalynn and today's guest, Tom Reber, the Contractor Success Coach with the most! Tom is a repeat guest and friend of the show, and today is joining Karalynn to teach our listeners how to kick ass as a contractor by "Winning the Contractor Fight!" That just so happens to be the title of his new, best-selling book, too! In today's episode, Tom shares his awe-inspiring rags-to-riches tale, spelling out for contractors how he built himself up from the ground level and became the construction business connoisseur he is today. Get inspired, get motivated, learn how to own your crap, and develop the skills you need to bounce back from your lows and reach all-time highs in your business! Listen today! If you like what you hear, tag a friend, share this episode, give us a like, and please consider rating the podcast! Every rating allows us to help another contractor learn how to be their best! ____ Get a FREE Copy of Winning The Contractor Fight: https://thecontractorfight.com/book/ Visit The Contractor Fight: https://thecontractorfight.com/ Become a 100k Contractor: https://thecontractorfight.com/100k-contractor/ Check out our Website, www.subcontractorinstitute.com, to learn more about what we do. Follow us! Instagram: @subcontractorinstitute Facebook: The Subcontractor Institute LinkedIn: The Subcontractor Institute Quit Getting Screwed was recorded on Riverside.fm and is distributed by Castos.

Nov 1, 2021 • 28min
Episode 20: Learn Your Liens- Texas!
It's New Podcast Day (Monday)! We've got a brand-new episode and a BIG announcement! First and foremost, today begins Karalynn's 50-State Lien Breakdown series. Every other episode of the Quit Getting Screwed Podcast will now feature the lien laws and lien rights breakdown of one particular state. That being said, we will also be adjusting our release schedule to a weekly release, beginning today! So, please tune in for today's episode, the first in Karalynn's 50-State Lien series, in which she delves into Texas's Lien Laws in easy-to-understand language. No more tricky legalese: she makes it straightforward and gives you tips on how to put it all into practice! Karalynn's got our Texan Contractors covered. Be sure to like, subscribe, and share the episode if you find it helpful. If you can also take a moment to leave us a rating, it helps our podcast get in front of the people who need it. ____ Learn Texas's Lien Laws in Depth- Buy Quit Getting Stiffed: https://www.amazon.com/Quit-Getting-Stiffed-Contractors-Collections-ebook/dp/B09DRX6PY4 Find a Lien Law Break down for YOUR state:https://subcontractorinstitute.com/lien-laws/ Use Karalynn to file YOUR lines in any state: https://thecromeenslawfirm.com/mechanics-and-materialmens-liens/ Check out our Website, www.subcontractorinstitute.com, to learn more about what we do. Follow us! Instagram: @subcontractorinstitute Facebook: The Subcontractor Institute LinkedIn: The Subcontractor Institute Quit Getting Screwed was recorded on Riverside.fm and is distributed by Castos.

Oct 18, 2021 • 31min
Episode 19: Build a Blueprint for Your Life (With Barbie the Welder)
Sometimes your life doesn't always look the way you thought it would, but that doesn't mean you can't take what you're given, rise above, and succeed! Today's guest is a prime example of that. In this episode, Karalynn sits down with social media sensation, Barbie the Welder, to discuss her journey from ruin to resilience, how she learned to believe in and promote herself, and what each steppingstone along the way has looked like. Building a blueprint for the life she wanted to lead led her to where she is today, and now she's ready to share with you! ___ Connect With Barbie: https://www.barbiethewelder.com/ Buy Barbie's Work Here:https://www.etsy.com/ca/shop/BarbieTheWelder?ref=simple-shop-header-name&listing_id=1022550608 Purchase Her Books Here: https://www.amazon.com/Barbie-The-Welder/e/B07D9V9SGT%3Fref=dbs_a_mng_rwt_scns_share Purchase Karalynn's new book, Quit Getting Stiffed, here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09DRX6PY4 Follow us! Instagram: @subcontractorinstitute Facebook: The Subcontractor Institute LinkedIn: The Subcontractor Institute Quit Getting Screwed was recorded on Riverside.fm and is distributed by Castos.

Oct 4, 2021 • 21min
Episode 18: Lien on Us; Collect What You Are Owed!
Liens & Collections. We all know they are confusing, but oh how important they are to the success of your business! Karalynn wants to eliminate the confusion, and this week, she will. Listen in to hear about how to build an effective Collection Strategy, what you need to know about Liens in your state, and Karalynn's NEW Book "Quit Getting Stiffed." ___ See Your 50-State Lien Laws: https://subcontractorinstitute.com/lien-laws/ Buy Your State's Lien Forms: https://subcontractorinstitute.com/product/state-lien-and-bond-claim-forms/ Hire Karalynn to collect your money: https://thecromeenslawfirm.com/contact-us/ See TCLF's Subscription Pricing:https://thecromeenslawfirm.com/subscription-flat-rate-fees/ Purchase Karalynn's new book, Quit Getting Stiffed, here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09DRX6PY4 Follow us! Instagram: @subcontractorinstitute Facebook: The Subcontractor Institute LinkedIn: The Subcontractor Institute Quit Getting Screwed was recorded on Riverside.fm and is distributed by Castos.

Sep 21, 2021 • 24min
Episode 17: A Painting Contractor's Path (With Torlando Hakes)
We took a short break while Karalynn's brand new book launched, but we're back in action! In this fresh new episode, Karalynn is joined by Torlando Hakes, a long-time Painting Contractor, advocate for the industry, educator, and host of PaintEd, another great contractor pod! Torlando tackles the how and why of his path to painting, and dives into some of the key lessons he thinks every painting contractor should learn at the start. Perspective like his can only be found in a genuine pro, so tune in to get schooled by an expert! To all our painters; this one's for you! ___ Connect with Torlando and PCA here: https://www.facebook.com/PCAsocial Get Advice from Torlando here: https://torlando.periodic.site/ Listen to the PaintEd Podcast here: https://www.pcapainted.org/podcasts/ Look into PCA here: https://www.pcapainted.org/ Purchase Karalynn's new book, Quit Getting Stiffed, here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09DRX6PY4 Follow us! Instagram: @subcontractorinstitute Facebook: The Subcontractor Institute LinkedIn: The Subcontractor Institute Quit Getting Screwed was recorded on Riverside.fm and is distributed by Castos.

Aug 30, 2021 • 29min
Episode 16: Lend Me a Handbook (With Kelly Stamy)
A handbook is an essential piece of every business's puzzle, and yet so many businesses neglect to have one made! Construction attorney Kelly Stamy joins Karalynn to dive into the innumerable benefits of implementing an employee handbook, and the many ways it can protect YOUR business from the many pitfalls of employee lawsuits. Do your part to protect your business on the front end. Tune in to learn what you can do to secure this helpful preventative measure! ___ Find Kelly's services at: https://thecromeenslawfirm.com/kelly-stamy/ Email Kelly at kstamy@thecromeenslawfirm.com RSVP to our FREE Collections Webinar: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/167678112749 Subscribe to our Newsletter:http://eepurl.com/hreQg1 For more information on Employee Handbooks, visit https://thecromeenslawfirm.com/labor-and-employment-representation/ Follow us! Instagram: @subcontractorinstitute Facebook: The Subcontractor Institute LinkedIn: The Subcontractor Institute Quit Getting Screwed was recorded on Riverside. fm and is distributed by Castos.

Aug 16, 2021 • 18min
Episode 15: Safety First-Understanding OSHA (With Jonelle Oldacre)
We've got a fresh, new podcast to start your Monday off on the right foot! Karalynn is joined by Senior Associate Attorney Jonelle Oldacre to discuss safety regulations in the construction industry. Jonelle has practiced in Construction Law for 12 years and has many valuable perspectives on the industry, ESPECIALLY regarding OSHA and safety practices. Jonelle knows what she's talking about. Listen in, and you will, too! And remember; If you enjoy this week's episode, be sure to rate our pod, and follow us so you never miss an episode. Happy listening! ___ Find Jonelle's services at: https://thecromeenslawfirm.com/jonelle-oldacre/ Email Jonelle at joldacre@thecromeenslawfirm.com For more help with OSHA, see https://thecromeenslawfirm.com/osha-defense/ Follow us! Instagram: @subcontractorinstitute Facebook: The Subcontractor Institute LinkedIn: The Subcontractor Institute Quit Getting Screwed was recorded on Riverside. fm and is distributed by Castos.

Jul 29, 2021 • 17min
Episode 14: When Pricing Isn't Pretty: Increased Material Prices & GMP Contracts!
New podcast alert! Karalynn Cromeens covers the current issue of increased material prices, what that means for your business, and how to protect against it in your contract. Karalynn defines a GMP contract, why you shouldn't sign one right now, and what it entails for you and your business. This information is HOT off the press, and you won't find solutions and answers for these recent issues quite like this anywhere else. ____ Find Sub Institute's Free Resources here: https://subcontractorinstitute.com/course-breakdown/ Get your Construction Contract reviewed in 2-5 business days here: https://subcontractorinstitute.com/contract-review/ Purchase Karalynn's Best-Selling book here: https://www.amazon.com/Quit-Getting-Screwed-Understanding-Negotiating/dp/1544517734 Check out our Website, www.subcontractorinstitute.com, to learn more about what we do. Follow us! Instagram: @subcontractorinstitute Facebook: The Subcontractor Institute LinkedIn: The Subcontractor Institute Quit Getting Screwed was recorded on Riverside.fm and is distributed by Castos.

Jul 19, 2021 • 39min
Episode 13: Better Bid, Better Business (With Jim Evans)
Let's talk tech! Namely, Bidclips, a sales management software for construction professionals owned and operated by Karalynn's guest in today's episode, Jim Evans! Jim's experience in the industry is vast and encompasses many different perspectives. From working in the field to developing tech for contractors doing the same, he's learned a lot during his career. Tune in to hear him discuss not only his myriad of experiences but also his current venture, Bidclips, and its incredible utility for contractors everywhere! Work smarter, not harder. ____ Find BidClips at: https://bidclips.com/ Listen to Today in Trades: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/today-in-trades/id1507037128 Check out our Website, www.subcontractorinstitute.com, to learn more about what we do. Follow us! Instagram: @subcontractorinstitute Facebook: The Subcontractor Institute LinkedIn: The Subcontractor Institute Quit Getting Screwed was recorded on Riverside.fm and is distributed by Castos.


