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Karalynn Cromeens discusses the importance of written agreements for subcontractors and how to protect your business.

Your subs can make or break you. In this bonus chapter, Karalynn explains why every subcontractor needs their own written agreement, how to tie sub payments to owner approvals, and how insurance, additional insured status, and master subcontracts protect your reputation and your bottom line. Learn more about The Cromeens Law Firm here ! Grab Karalynn's new book Trust Your Gut here . Follow Karalynn Cromeens on Facebook here . Follow Karalynn Cromeens on Instagram here . Follow Karalynn Cromeens on LinkedIn here . Watch the show on YouTube here . Key Takeaways 1. Every sub needs a written subcontract that sets quality standards, insurance requirements, and owner‑approval‑based payment terms. 2. Make sub payment contingent on owner approval and your receipt of funds so you are not paying for unapproved or defective work. 3. Use subcontracts to clarify that subs and their workers are not your employees, and require them to carry their own workers' comp. 4. Add yourself as additional insured on subs' policies and use a master subcontract to standardize protections across all projects. Timestamped Overview 01:00 Explanation that the book has focused on homeowner contracts so far, but…

People in this episode

Host: Karalynn Cromeens

Topics covered

• subcontractor agreements
• construction management
• risk management
• insurance
• payment terms

Keywords

• subcontractor
• written agreement
• insurance
• payment approval
• construction risk

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: The Cromeens Law Firm

Products: Trust Your Gut

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