Mar 30, 2026
This episode is a reading from Karalynn’s latest book, Trust Your Gut.
Contractor Randy promises a tight custom home finish. The supply chain has other plans. Then the Texas freeze blows it past summer. Homeowners rack up extra rent, school tuition, mortgage, and sue for damages.
The settlement bleeds Randy cash....
Mar 23, 2026
For Women’s History Month, Karalynn Cromeens and accountant turned business owner Erin Anderson dive into women leading in construction, real-world job costing, tax planning, incentive pay, and leadership habits that help contractors finally understand their numbers and build profitable, resilient companies.
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Mar 16, 2026
Picture this: A roofing crew reaches out to the Cromeens Law Firm in September, chasing $200,000 on invoices.
The backstory?
Homeowners pocketed those insurance checks after storm jobs and refused to pay. Our subscription service kicked in October with tough phone calls, firm-letterhead demands, research, and lien...
Mar 9, 2026
Safety gets ignored, until it doesn’t.
Karalynn talks with Eric Wick, founder of Safety Team Technologies, about digital solutions for safety compliance in construction. Eric explains how his platform automates safety training, tracks documentation, and addresses OSHA requirements. Without proper records, businesses...
Mar 2, 2026
Danielle Bilumbo-Leach moved from Congo to France as a child, studied finance, and eventually came to Houston aiming for a career in commodities trading. Dissatisfied with her finance job, she pivoted to real estate, becoming a licensed realtor in 2012 and broker in 2018. She describes Houston’s evolving real...