The Quit Getting Screwed Construction Podcast
1) Your Ultimate Guide to Bidding and Scope of Work in Construction
Contracts can decide everything. Karalynn Cromeens explains why she created Construction Legal Made Easy, shifting from her original podcast name and book, Quit Getting Screwed. Topics include bids as...Show More
2) Trust Your Gut, Chapter Seven: Essential Payment Terms for Residential Construction Contracts
Contracts either protect you or leave you exposed. Karalynn Cromeens reviews payment terms in residential construction contracts, focusing on getting paid and handling nonpayment. She covers milestone...Show More
3) Trust Your Gut, Chapter Six: The Power of an Escape Clause in Residential Construction Contracts
Contracts can end, even when nobody plans for it. Karalynn outlines the value of an escape clause in residential construction contracts during this reading of chapter six of her book Trust Your Gut. C...Show More
4) Estate Planning Recommendations for Construction Professionals
If you die without an estate plan in Texas, state law decides who gets your property, which can create delays, extra costs, and headaches for your family instead of following your wishes. Karalynn wel...Show More
5) Top Tips for Contractors Facing Legal Disputes
Karalynn breaks down the process of preventing and handling construction disputes, focusing on clear documentation and communication for both commercial and residential contractors. She emphasizes the...Show More
6) Don't Get Nailed Without a Lien: Lessons from the Construction Trenches
Having a solid understanding of mechanics liens is crucial for contractors in the construction industry. In this episode, Karalynn explains that mechanics liens provide a powerful security interest in...Show More
7) Trust Your Gut, Chapter Five: Don't Let Your Construction Project Become a Legal Nightmare
In this reading of chapter five of Karalynn's book Trust Your Gut, she lays out the importance of change orders in residential construction contracts, revealing how they protect both the project's pro...Show More
8) Avoiding $10,000 Mistakes: Tales from the Contractor's Legal Toolbox
Many contractors mistakenly believe a scope of work alone is enough to protect their interests. In this episode, Karalynn explains that unclear or incomplete scopes lead to costly disputes and unpaid ...Show More
9) Best of 2025: The Contractor Who Lost It All Over Missing Paperwork
*This episode originally aired on August 18, 2025 Sometimes, a handshake feels like enough. But in residential construction, failing to put the details in writing can mean litigation threats, withheld...Show More
10) Best of 2025: Tap Your Emotional Intelligence & Become a Better Manager with Rich Bracken
*This episode originally aired on January 20, 2025 It's self-managing to manage your business better. Engaging keynote speaker and executive coach known for his dynamic storytelling and entertaining ...Show More