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Contractor Evolution | Construction Law Fundamentals: 5 Ways to Keep Your Butt Out Of Hot Water

You want to keep your A$$ out of trouble. 

All ventures, big and small, face some form of legal risk and whether you realize it or not, the business of contracting is on the riskier end of the spectrum.

You put thousands of hours of work every year into growing your company, not to mention the millions of dollars that get spent in the pursuit of growth. To do all of that on a shaky legal foundation is like building your dream home on sand.

Because of this, smart entrepreneurs put effort and money behind proactive, preventative legal work, so that they can feel confident that the effort and money they are putting in is working to build something that will last. 

Our guest on the show for this episode is Trent Cotney, Partner at the firm Adams & Reese.  

Trent has been practicing construction law for 23 years and runs a large team of lawyers within the firm that specialize in various specifics of construction law.  He’s written two books related to OSHA defense for contractors and is the General Counsel for the National Roofing Contractors Association. Needless to say, he is the best in the business when it comes to protecting yourself, and all things legal in our industry.

In today’s conversation, we get into:
  • Some of the most typical legal risks that a contractor faces and how to prevent them
  • What a contractor needs to know about corporate structure and how to protect themselves
  • Why when you cut and paste contracts from google you could be seriously screwing yourself
  • How manuals and SOP's in your business serve a much bigger function than just getting the work done
  • How to cover your butt when it comes to safety on site
  • Why you need a crisis management plan and what goes into one so chaos doesn’t break out when things go sideways

Learn more about Breakthrough Academy, here!

Episodes

Contractor Evolution | Open the Books, Change the Game: Ellen Rohr's Accountability Blueprint

Episode 268    

What if the numbers you're hiding from your team are the exact thing holding your business back? Ellen Rohr has helped hundreds of contractors open their books — and the ones who did never went back.

Contractor Evolution | How to Run a Contracting Business With Your Spouse (Without Killing Each Other)

Episode 266    

Caleb Auman, known as Kid Contractor, shares insights on running a business with your spouse and maintaining a healthy work-life balance. Listen to the podcast for more details.

Contractor Evolution | How To Get Crews To Track Their Time (Without Babysitting)

Episode 265    

Most contractors know that accurate time tracking is important. But if the thought of micromanaging yet another task with your crews gives you grey hairs, you’re not alone. In today’s episode, AlignOps CRO Derrik Shakespear breaks down the importance of time tracking in the field and how to get your crews onboard (and even excited) with this added layer of accountability.

Contractor Evolution | How To Build a Modern Marketing Strategy

Episode 264    

As AI rewrites the rules of digital marketing, one question remains: is your contracting business ready for the shift? Site Shed Podcast host Matt Jones breaks down the exact tools and strategies you need to automate growth and dominate your local market before your competitors catch up.

Contractor Evolution | 3 Onboarding Steps to Stop Employee Turnover

Episode 263    

Over 33% of new hires quit... ...in just 33 days. How do you stop your contracting company from becoming a revolving door and actually retain skilled workers? Mike Matalone’s take: Proper onboarding systems. Detailed hiring processes. Crystal clear vision. It's not always the most fun part of business. But developing retention strategies is not negotiable.

Contractor Evolution | Accountability, Kindness, and Profit: Blake’s Path to 30% Net

Episode 262    

Can you become a better leader by failing more often? Breakthrough Academy Member Blake Butry says that's exactly how tripled his net profit. When Blake joined BTA, he fully embraced the journey, learning as much as possible from every success and failure. And the results speak for themselves: more profit, more A-players on the team, and more balance.

Contractor Evolution | Why Business Partnerships Fail (And How to Fix Yours)

Episode 260    

If you’re a contractor who is constantly butting heads with your business partner, psychologist Dr. Matt Jones is here to help you save the relationship. Learn how to navigate the "cofounder conflict" trap and turn endless arguments into productive strategy.

Contractor Evolution | How To Systemize Your Business Without Killing Creativity

Episode 259    

Most contractors think that there's "only so much they can do" to market their business. After all, construction and trades aren't that exciting. Take a page out of The Boring Company's book and you'll see that getting noticed means getting unconventional. How bold is too bold for contractors when it comes to marketing strategies? Let us know what you think👇

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