Books by Karalynn Cromeens

Protect your business and preserve your peace of mind.

As a residential contractor, chances are you’ve seen it all: litigation threats, withheld payments, and indecisive clients who change plans midproject or, worse, abandon a project altogether.

Are you prepared for the unexpected? How do you protect your time, subcontractors, and reputation when even one unhappy customer could derail your progress?

In Trust Your Gut, Karalynn Cromeens shares why a residential construction contract is more than a legal document: it’s a safety net. She shows you how to create a contract with clear expectations, breaking down the essentials and guiding you to draft contracts that work for you and your business. Learn how to handle disputes like the pro you are, include the right warranties, define the scope of work, and trust your gut when picking clients.

A must-read for all residential contractors, Trust Your Gut shows you how to create peace of mind in writing.

It’s time for subcontractors to Quit Getting Screwed. Every day, subcontractors across all trades face the same critical dilemma: Should I sign a subcontract I don’t understand, one that might even put my company at risk? Or should I refuse to sign and lose the job? Attorney Karalynn Cromeens wrote Quit Getting Screwed to help every subcontractor, no matter how big or how small, understand what those subcontracts mean. Know which provisions you should expect and which ones to avoid. Identify dangerous provisions that need to be removed, learn the best negotiation techniques, and come to the table armed with fair language that can be substituted for unfair clauses. Signing a subcontract you don’t understand can put your entire livelihood in jeopardy. If you’re a subcontractor, don’t sign another subcontracting agreement without knowing what it means. Keep this book in your pocket, and quit getting screwed. For more information go to: https://subcontractorinstitute.com/.

It’s Time for Contractors to Quit Getting Stiffed!

A lien is your golden ticket to securing the money that’s rightfully yours.

Contractors and material suppliers encounter all kinds of lien-related questions, deadlines, and paperwork when working on construction jobs. It’s critical to know what you’re responsible for when filing a lien.

Understanding the complex lien process and your place in the construction food chain is essential if you want to collect the money you’re owed.

Attorney Karalynn Cromeens wrote Quit Getting Stiffed to walk Texas contractors step-by-step through the process of securing their right to payment on their construction projects.

If you don’t take the measures outlined in this strategic guide, you could lose your lien rights under Texas law and never see a dime of that money.

You have rights. Take action to protect those rights today. Protect your family, protect yourself, protect your hard-earned money, and Quit Getting Stiffed!