Construction Legal Made Easy

By Karalynn Cromeens

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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.

Episode Date
Stop Working When They Don't Pay
Jun 08, 2026
TRUST YOUR GUT: Chapter Thirteen, Ignoring a Demand Letter Costed Him $100,000
Jun 01, 2026
TRUST YOUR GUT: Chapter Twelve, Stop Warranty Work On Unpaid Jobs
May 25, 2026
Stop Gambling with OSHA: Practical Safety for Small and Mid-Sized Contractors
May 18, 2026
TRUST YOUR GUT: Chapter Eleven, Get Paid When Clients Cancel
May 11, 2026
TRUST YOUR GUT: Chapter Ten, How a Standards Clause Protects Your Work
May 04, 2026
Prevailing Wage, Compliance, and Payroll That Actually Works for Contractors
Apr 27, 2026
What Happens After You File a Lien?
Apr 20, 2026
How to Build Wealth as Contractor
Apr 13, 2026
TRUST YOUR GUT: Chapter Nine, Protect Your Contract from Price Hikes and Delays
Apr 06, 2026
TRUST YOUR GUT: Chapter Eight, Set Realistic Dates Build Buffers Avoid Lawsuits
Mar 30, 2026
Women Building Better Businesses: Construction Accounting and Leadership Truths
Mar 23, 2026
Client Success Story: Roofing Contractor Collects 200K in 4 Months
Mar 16, 2026
The Business Cost of Ignoring Safety in Construction
Mar 09, 2026
Foreclosure, Flipping, and Financing: Insider Insights from a Houston Broker
Mar 02, 2026
Your Ultimate Guide to Bidding and Scope of Work in Construction
Feb 23, 2026
Trust Your Gut, Chapter Seven: Essential Payment Terms for Residential Construction Contracts
Feb 16, 2026
Trust Your Gut, Chapter Six: The Power of an Escape Clause in Residential Construction Contracts
Feb 09, 2026
Estate Planning Recommendations for Construction Professionals
Feb 02, 2026
Top Tips for Contractors Facing Legal Disputes
Jan 26, 2026
Don't Get Nailed Without a Lien: Lessons from the Construction Trenches
Jan 19, 2026
Trust Your Gut, Chapter Five: Don't Let Your Construction Project Become a Legal Nightmare
Jan 12, 2026
Trust Your Gut, Chapter Four: Avoiding $10,000 Mistakes - Tales from the Contractor's Legal Toolbox
Jan 05, 2026
Best of 2025: The Contractor Who Lost It All Over Missing Paperwork
Dec 29, 2025
Best of 2025: Tap Your Emotional Intelligence & Become a Better Manager with Rich Bracken
Dec 22, 2025
Best of 2025: Understanding the Psychology Behind Clutter and How to Overcome It
Dec 15, 2025
Best of 2025: How Entrepreneurs Find Success in Niche Industries
Dec 08, 2025
Best of 2025: How to Legally Safeguard Against Unpredictable Material Costs
Dec 01, 2025
Best of 2025: Achieving Excellence in Remodeling Through Shared Vision
Nov 24, 2025
How AI Is Transforming Contract Management in Construction
Nov 17, 2025
Understanding Termination for Convenience Clauses in Construction Contracts
Nov 10, 2025
How to Avoid Getting Screwed by Change Orders in Commercial & Residential Projects
Nov 03, 2025
Trust Your Gut, Chapter Three: Protect Your Construction Business: Crafting Simple and Effective Contracts
Oct 27, 2025
Trust Your Gut, Chapter Two: Top Red Flags in Residential Construction Contracts
Oct 20, 2025
The Subcontract - A Breakdown with Caroline Beavers
Oct 13, 2025
Hard Hats and Business Hats: Protect Your Contracting Future with Franchising
Oct 06, 2025
Key Construction Contract Provisions Every Subcontractor Should Know
Sep 29, 2025
How Entrepreneurs Find Success in Niche Industries
Sep 22, 2025
Construction Bonds 101: What Contractors Must Know Before Signing
Sep 15, 2025
The One Contract Mistake That Cost a Contractor His Company
Sep 08, 2025
Trust Your Gut, Chapter One: How a Handshake Deal Left One Contractor Empty-Handed
Sep 01, 2025
From Courtroom to Jobsite: 200 Episodes of Protecting Contractors
Aug 25, 2025
The Contractor Who Lost It All Over Missing Paperwork
Aug 18, 2025
How to Avoid Leadership Pitfalls in Your Construction Company
Aug 11, 2025
ENCORE: The 3 P's of Running a Successful Landscaping Business
Aug 04, 2025
ENCORE: Fortify Your Residential Construction Contracts and Warranties
Jul 28, 2025
Understanding the Psychology Behind Clutter and How to Overcome It
Jul 21, 2025
ENCORE: What's the Deal with Warranties?
Jul 14, 2025
ENCORE: An Inside Look at a Consulting Firm Empowering Contractors with Leslie Shiner
Jul 07, 2025
Maximizing Construction ROI with Strategic Interior Design
Jun 30, 2025
Encore: Helpful Tips to Run a Successful Home Building Business
Jun 23, 2025
Success for Contractors: Tom Reber's "Selling Unafraid" Method
Jun 16, 2025
How to Manage Stress in the Construction Industry
Jun 09, 2025
How to Develop Leadership Mindset in the Construction Industry
Jun 02, 2025
Building Your Health, Brick by Bite
May 26, 2025
Scaling a Painting Business: Six Pillars for Success
May 19, 2025
Lessons from Law Enforcement: Scott Payne's Real Stories of Going Undercover
May 12, 2025
Problem Solving & Purpose: The Art and Science of Leading a Successful Team
May 05, 2025
Achieving Excellence in Remodeling Through Shared Vision
Apr 28, 2025
The Power of Mastermind: Napoleon Hill's Ninth Step to Riches
Apr 21, 2025
Streamlining Construction Business Operations with AI and Data Integration
Apr 14, 2025
How to Legally Safeguard Against Unpredictable Material Costs
Apr 07, 2025
Heartbeats & Hard Hats: The Lifesaving Role of CPR in Construction Safety
Mar 31, 2025
Building Bridges: Advancing Inclusion in Construction
Mar 24, 2025
The CEO Mindset: Secrets to Business Leadership & Lasting Success
Mar 17, 2025
The Recurring Revenue Playbook: How to Build a Business That Pays You on Repeat!
Mar 10, 2025
Jerry Springer, Lawsuits, & Mompreneur Podcasts
Mar 03, 2025
The Benefits of Flat Fee Contract Creation and Review
Feb 24, 2025
Innovative Female Leaders Overcoming Industry Norm
Feb 17, 2025
Think and Grow Rich: Become a Titan of Industry (Part 8)
Feb 10, 2025
Why Personal Social Media Brands Outshine Corporate Brands Every Time
Feb 03, 2025
Alabama Construction Liens: All You Need To Know
Jan 27, 2025
Tap Your Emotional Intelligence & Become a Better Manager with Rich Bracken
Jan 20, 2025
All You Need To Know About Kansas Construction Liens
Jan 13, 2025
Filing a Construction Contract Lien in Oklahoma
Jan 06, 2025
How to Drive Profitable Growth in Your Business
Dec 30, 2024
QuickBooks CRM integration: How to Make the Right Choice
Dec 23, 2024
Hack Your Brain for Better Action with Suzanne Castle
Dec 16, 2024
Bust Through Money Blocks in 2025
Dec 09, 2024
Contract Prep Talk with Senior Construction Law Attorney Jonelle Oldacre
Dec 02, 2024
The Importance of Tracking Job Costing
Nov 25, 2024
High End Homes Handled Right: Real Property Management Luxury Podcast Swap
Nov 18, 2024
Managing Cash Flow and Avoiding Surprises
Nov 11, 2024
Action Plan to Overturn Collections
Nov 04, 2024
Mapping the Future: Build a Succession-Worthy Business That Maximizes Value and Minimizes Burden
Oct 28, 2024
Think and Grow Rich Part 7 - Overcoming Procrastination: The Key to Action
Oct 21, 2024
Shatterproof Your Business Through Leadership & Mindset
Oct 14, 2024
Construction Law in Louisiana: Meet Your Attorneys
Oct 07, 2024
Contractor Confidence: "Termination for Convenience Clause
Sep 30, 2024
Remodeler Strategy: The Ultimate Marketing Plan for Contractors
Sep 23, 2024
Client Canceled the Contract. Now what?
Sep 16, 2024
Top 3 Systems That Will Make You The Most Money
Sep 09, 2024
Contractor Mindset with Tom Reber of HGTV
Sep 03, 2024
Finding the Perfect Partner in Construction and Contract Law
Aug 26, 2024
What is a Change Order Directive?
Aug 19, 2024
Forging Financial Freedom: Constructing Blue-Collar Millionaires with Chad Hufford
Aug 12, 2024
How Great Customer Service Can Elevate Your Business
Aug 05, 2024
Maximize Profit Margins: Your Mid-Year Money Check-in
Jul 29, 2024
Think and Grow Rich Part 6
Jul 22, 2024
How to Improve Cash Flow as a Commercial Subcontractor
Jul 15, 2024
Build the Life of Your Dreams with Ken Rusk
Jul 08, 2024
Everything You Need to Know About AI and Construction
Jul 01, 2024
How To Find and Keep Good Employees
Jun 24, 2024
Think and Grow Rich Part 5
Jun 17, 2024
Measure, Manage, and Improve Your Business Finances
Jun 10, 2024
How to Sidestep Bogus Backcharges
Jun 03, 2024
Unlock The Confident Public Speaker Within
May 27, 2024
Why Being Incorporated is Vital in a Construction Business
May 20, 2024
How To Innovate The Homebuilder Customer Experience
May 13, 2024
The Who's Who in Construction: Employee vs. Independent Subcontractor
May 06, 2024
Find The Perfect Coach For Your Business
Apr 29, 2024
Can I stop working if I have not been paid?
Apr 22, 2024
How to Build Your Residential Construction Company on Solid Ground
Apr 15, 2024
What Gets Measured Gets Managed
Apr 08, 2024
Scale Faster: How to Improve Recruiting & Onboarding
Apr 01, 2024
Protection Tips for Commercial Subcontractors
Mar 25, 2024
Helpful Tips to Run a Successful Home Building Business
Mar 18, 2024
Fortify Your Residential Construction Contracts and Warranties
Mar 11, 2024
All Things Nebraska Liens
Mar 04, 2024
Think and Grow Rich Part 5
Feb 26, 2024
A Holistic Approach To Scale Your Business
Feb 19, 2024
Get Paid On Time With The Texas Prompt Payment Act
Feb 12, 2024
The 3 P's of Running a Successful Landscaping Business
Feb 05, 2024
What is a "Termination for Convenience" Clause?
Jan 29, 2024
The Secret to Hiring and Keeping Happy Employees
Jan 22, 2024
Level Up The Power Of Your Business Brain
Jan 15, 2024
The Importance of Tracking Job Costing
Jan 08, 2024
Hiring The Right Team To Grow Your Business
Jan 02, 2024
Reflect and Project: Small Business Goals for 2024
Dec 26, 2023
How to Manage the Process, not People
Dec 18, 2023
Four Critical Financial Metrics To Unlock Growth
Dec 11, 2023
How to Improve Cash Flow as a Commercial Subcontractor
Dec 04, 2023
How to Prioritize Good Health and Good Business
Nov 27, 2023
Tips To Tackle The Never Ending Punch List
Nov 20, 2023
Getting Kids Into The Skilled Trades
Nov 13, 2023
Think And Grow Rich Part 3 & 4
Nov 06, 2023
Networking Tips with LinkedIn Brand Guru Donna Serdula
Oct 30, 2023
Litigation Sucks - Add an Arbitration Clause in Your Deal
Oct 23, 2023
Marketing For The Trades: Tips Owners Can Use Now
Oct 16, 2023
Litigation Sucks - How to Prevent Litigation as a Commercial Subcontractor
Oct 09, 2023
Harmony in Safety and Construction with Terry Dussault of Yellowknife
Oct 02, 2023
How It Started vs How It's Going: Celebrating 100 Episodes
Sep 25, 2023
Think & Grow Rich Part 2
Sep 18, 2023
Litigation Sucks - How to Prevent Litigation as a Residential Contractor
Sep 11, 2023
Think and Grow Rich Part 1
Sep 05, 2023
Lien Waivers 101
Aug 28, 2023
Contractor Mindset with Tom Reber
Aug 21, 2023
Finding & Growing a Great Team in Your Business
Aug 14, 2023
Change Orders in Your Construction Business
Aug 07, 2023
Episode 92: Revolutionizing Entrepreneurship with Josh Fonger
Jun 19, 2023
Episode 91: Empowering Success Insights from Elinor Moshe, Australia's First Construction Coach
Jun 12, 2023
Episode 90: Cracking the Code of High-Maintenance Homeowners with Curtis Lawson
Jun 05, 2023
Episode 89: Unveiling Real Estate Investing Secrets with Jeph Burnett
May 30, 2023
Episode 88: A Blue-Collar Approach to Success and Happiness with Ken Rusk
May 22, 2023
Episode 87: Introducing AI to the construction industry with Chloe Smith
May 15, 2023
Episode 86: Advocating for Small Businesses and Women in the Construction Industry with Erika Mosse
May 08, 2023
Episode 85: Learn Your Liens- New Hampshire! (With William J. Amann)
May 01, 2023
Episode 84: Breaking Barriers in Construction a Conversation with Jennifer Todd
Apr 24, 2023
Episode 83: From Journalist to Home Expert with Toner Kersting
Apr 17, 2023
Episode 82: Karalynn Cromeens Breaks Down How to Protect Yourself Before a Job
Apr 10, 2023
Episode 81: Marketing Yourself to the Top with Gordon Henry
Apr 03, 2023
Episode 80: Creating a Network with Christian Scott
Mar 27, 2023
Episode 79: Unlocking Business Success with Nicole Lane
Mar 20, 2023
Episode 78: Insights on the Concrete Industry with Jim Baty
Mar 13, 2023
Episode 77: Lien Waivers with Karalynn Cromeens
Mar 06, 2023
Episode 76: Recruiting, Hiring, and Retaining with Brad Humphrey
Feb 27, 2023
Episode 75: How to Build a Career in Occupational Safety and Health with Ernie Smith
Feb 20, 2023
Episode 74: Breaking Barriers and Educating the Next Generation in Construction with Lupe Vasquez
Feb 13, 2023
Episode 73: An Inside Look at a Consulting Firm Empowering Contractors with Leslie Shiner
Feb 06, 2023
Episode 72: Sustainability in the Industry with Alan Sparkman
Jan 30, 2023
Episode 71: A Breakdown of Concrete and its Future with Rich Szecsy
Jan 25, 2023
Episode 70: Tackling Construction Defects (With Adam Toosley)
Jan 09, 2023
Episode 69: Cultivating Careers in Construction (With Drywall Shorty)
Jan 02, 2023
Episode 68: Dealing with Defective Work Claims
Dec 12, 2022
Episode 67: Keeping Up With Your Books (With Matthew Reif)
Dec 05, 2022
Episode 66: What's the Deal with Warranties?
Nov 28, 2022
Episode 65: Learn Your Liens- Michigan! (With Anthony Vittiglio)
Nov 21, 2022
Episode 64: SHARPen Your Team Management Skills! (With Jordan Smith)
Nov 14, 2022
Episode 63: Learn Your Liens- Idaho! (With Wyatt Johnson)
Nov 07, 2022
Episode 62: Quit Getting Screwed by Your Bookkeeper! (With Ruth King)
Oct 31, 2022
Episode 61: Learn Your Liens- California! (With Jeffrey Horrowitz)
Oct 24, 2022
Episode 60: Why Mindset Matters! (With Chris Dwyer)
Oct 17, 2022
Episode 59: Learn Your Liens- Pennsylvania! (With Carter Williamson)
Oct 10, 2022
Episode 58: Selling in Spite of Stigma (With Jana Earley)
Oct 03, 2022
Episode 57: Learn your Liens- Tennessee Liens! (With Joshua Jenkins)
Sep 26, 2022
Episode 56: Build Your Business with a Badass Bookkeeper (With Gina Malvestuto)
Sep 19, 2022
Episode 55: Creating a Consistent Collection Strategy (With Philip Amend and Jason Beam)
Sep 12, 2022
Episode 54: Build a Better Business with Killer Construction Tech! (With Eric Fortenberry)
Sep 05, 2022
Episode 53: Learn Your Liens- Massachusetts! (With Andrea Goldman)
Aug 29, 2022
Episode 52: Reputation Marketing Made Easy (With Shawn Hill)
Aug 22, 2022
Episode 51: Learn Your Liens- Illinois! (With Jeremy Baker)
Aug 15, 2022
Episode 50: The Importance of Intellectual Property! (With Bryan Kroes)
Aug 08, 2022
Episode 49: Learn Your Liens-Mississippi! (With Adam Stone)
Aug 01, 2022
Episode 48: The Recipe for Residential Contracts
Jul 25, 2022
Episode 47: Learn Your Liens- Georgia! (With Phil Parham)
Jul 19, 2022
Episode 46: Do I Need a Residential Contract?
Jul 11, 2022
SEASON 2 ANNOUNCEMENT
Jun 06, 2022
Episode 45: Building Up Your Business Valuation (With JC Maldonado)
May 23, 2022
Episode 44: Build Wealth Through Acquisitions (With JC Maldonado)
May 16, 2022
Episode 43: Learn Your Liens- Wisconsin! (With Brian Zimmerman)
May 09, 2022
Episode 42: The Subcontract- A Breakdown (With Caroline Beavers)
May 02, 2022
Episode 41: Learn Your Liens- Arizona! (With Michael Thal)
Apr 25, 2022
Episode 40: The Past, Present, & Future of Construction (With Carolyn Lightfoot)
Apr 18, 2022
Episode 39: Learn Your Liens- Alabama! (With Griffin Tyndall)
Apr 11, 2022
Episode 38: First Comes Finances (With Dana Jensen)
Apr 04, 2022
Episode 37: Learn Your Liens- Wyoming! (With Jason Robinson)
Mar 28, 2022
Episode 36: Perfecting Your Pricing (With Danielle Putnam)
Mar 21, 2022
Episode 35: Learn Your Liens- New York! (With Lia Fierro)
Mar 14, 2022
Episode 34: Ladies in Leadership (With Nicole Sanchez)
Mar 07, 2022
Episode 33: Are You Built to Build? (With Shawn VanDyke)
Feb 28, 2022
Episode 32: Learn Your Liens- Utah! (With Jason Robinson)
Feb 21, 2022
Episode 31: Turn Networking Into Growth! (With Chris Livingston)
Feb 14, 2022
Episode 30: Learn Your Liens- Arkansas! (With Suzanne Clark)
Feb 07, 2022
Episode 29: Perfecting Your Process (With Suhaiba Neill)
Jan 24, 2022
Episode 28: Learn Your Liens- Colorado! (With Michael Paul)
Jan 17, 2022
Episode 27: Coaching Cures for Contractors (With Dominic Rubino)
Jan 10, 2022
Episode 26: Learn Your Liens- Ohio! (With Andrew Good)
Dec 13, 2021
Episode 25: The Non-Compete Conundrum! (With Kelly Stamy)
Dec 06, 2021
Episode 24: Learn Your Liens- Louisiana! (With Andrew Vicknair)
Nov 29, 2021
Episode 23: Surviving Legal Land Mines!
Nov 22, 2021
Episode 22: Learn Your Liens- Florida!
Nov 16, 2021
Episode 21: Win the Contractor Fight (With Tom Reber)
Nov 08, 2021
Episode 20: Learn Your Liens- Texas!
Nov 01, 2021
Episode 19: Build a Blueprint for Your Life (With Barbie the Welder)
Oct 18, 2021
Episode 18: Lien on Us; Collect What You Are Owed!
Oct 04, 2021
Episode 17: A Painting Contractor's Path (With Torlando Hakes)
Sep 21, 2021
Episode 16: Lend Me a Handbook (With Kelly Stamy)
Aug 30, 2021
Episode 15: Safety First-Understanding OSHA (With Jonelle Oldacre)
Aug 16, 2021
Episode 14: When Pricing Isn't Pretty: Increased Material Prices & GMP Contracts!
Jul 29, 2021
Episode 13: Better Bid, Better Business (With Jim Evans)
Jul 19, 2021
Episode 12: Tech and the Trades (With Rob McKinney)
Jul 02, 2021
Episode 11: Learning the Tools of the Trades (With John King)
Jun 21, 2021
Episode 10: Join The Contractor Fight (With Tom Reber)
Jun 04, 2021
Episode 9: Subcontractor or Employee? (With Kelly Stamy)
May 21, 2021
Episode 8: Build a Passion for Problem Solving (With The Construction Brothers)
May 10, 2021
Episode 7: What Makes a Contract?
Apr 26, 2021
Episode 6: How to Gain a "Leading Edge" (With Todd Dawalt)
Apr 12, 2021
Episode 5: Construction Insurance In Depth (With Warren Spiwak)
Mar 29, 2021
Episode 4: The Ugly Truth About Litigation- What Lawyers Won't Tell You ( With Jason Lambert)
Mar 15, 2021
Episode 2: The Dos & Don'ts of Owning a Business (With Greg Carter)
Mar 02, 2021
Episode 3: The 411 on Bonds & Surety (With Drew Addison)
Mar 01, 2021
Episode 1: Highs & Lows in Construction Law (with Courtney Stricklen & Jessica Mora)
Feb 26, 2021