Construction Secrets

Common Sense Construction Contract Management ft. Michelle Cirson Pt. 2 [#ThrowbackThursday] | Ep. 415


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This episode is a re-run. It was originally published in Feb 2023.


Tier 1s are playing the contracts game whether you join in or not.


Part 2 with lawyer Michelle Cirson gets real about why subbies get gaslit for “being contractual,” then hammered at the end when the money gets tight.


You’ll hear a smart notice trick to make claims feel procedural, not personal, plus why reading a contract is no different to reading drawings, it’s just another set of instructions.


If you want fewer nasty surprises and more control over cash flow and risk, listen in.


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Timestamps:

(3:12) - Don't make it from Cian to Michelle because that's personal. Make it like a notice, like a memo.

(5:04) - Go in there and I want you to land and expand.

(9:19) - You can see that these people have family businesses, but your boss also has a family business as well.

(11:49) - You don't need to be a lawyer to be able to interpret a contract. You need to be able to interpret a contract and what you have to do.

(15:02) - Know all the reasons why for your business's health and success, you should negotiate contract terms.

(19:20) - Differences between our businesses and who is the right fit for each business.


DISCLAIMER: The content of this podcast does not constitute legal advice, is not intended to be a substitute for legal advice, and can not be relied upon as such. You should seek legal advice or other professional advice in relation to any matters you or your business may have.


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