Key Construction Contract Provisions Every Subcontractor Should Know
Sep 29, 2025
A lot can go wrong when a contractor signs a subcontract without reading the fine print, and too many people don’t realize the risk until it’s too late. First Rule Contract Manager founder and co-CEO Eliot Wagonheim has seen firsthand the impact of dangerous contract provisions. In this episode, you’ll hear...
Sep 22, 2025
Break the mold, build your brand. Victoria King Meyer did just that.
Karalynn welcomes Victoria, founder of Progressio Global and The Chemical Show, as they dive into reinventing success beyond corporate walls. Victoria’s leap from chemical engineer and industry executive to entrepreneur shines with strategy,...
Sep 15, 2025
In construction, especially on public works projects, you can’t rely on mechanics liens to protect your right to payment. Government immunity takes that tool off the table. That’s why, in Quit Getting Screwed, I break down another critical layer of protection: payment and performance bonds. These bonds can be the...
Sep 8, 2025
Karalynn draws on her decades of experience to explain how overlooking contracts can cost businesses everything. Her book, Quit Getting Screwed, was inspired by watching a client lose his business simply because he didn't understand the contract he signed.
Today, she shares crucial tips for protecting yourself before...
How a Handshake Deal Left One Contractor Empty-Handed
Sep 1, 2025
On this episode of the Quit Getting Screwed Podcast, Karalynn cracks open her book Trust Your Gut and reads Chapter One. She shares the cautionary tale of Carl, a masonry contractor who lost a lawsuit—and payment—after relying on a handshake deal. The lesson? No signed contract, no protection.
Cromeens explains how...