EPISODE 243: In this episode of The Wealthy Contractor podcast, I sit down with attorney Heather Macklin to uncover the legal blind spots that can take down even the most successful contractors, remodelers, or home services companies.

Heather doesn’t just talk theory, she lives this stuff. As both a lawyer AND a home improvement business owner, she understands the real-world risks contractors face in 2025 and beyond. 

In this episode, she shares real examples of legal screw-ups that cost contractors thousands, along with the simple systems you can put in place to avoid them.

We also talk about:

• Why operating under an LLC or corporation is not a legal safety net
• Common contract mistakes that put your business at risk
• Which poor documentation policies could end up costing you BIG TIME
• How certain employee “agreements” could be problematic (and by problematic, we mean illegal)
• What a “corporate agent” or “registered agent” is and if you need one
• Important updates on the TCPA one-to-one consent rule (and some wrong info you may be receiving from certain led gen or marketing companies)
• Why you shouldn’t hire Google as your lawyer

This episode might not be sexy…but it could save your business.

Protect what you’ve built. Listen now.

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Key Takeaways: 

Introduction (00:00)

Meet Heather (00:55)

Think forming an LLC is enough? Think again (07:46)

Labor laws to keep in mind (12:30)

Insurance and risk management (21:07)

What about contracts? (22:52)

Why you need to follow document retention policies (24:31)

TCPA compliance (28:54)

Legal resources (38:56)

Additional Resources:

⚡ Connect with Heather: https://www.macklinlawllc.com/ 

⚡ Learn more about Discovery Day at The Wealthy Contractor Success Society: https://TheEntryDoor.info/ 

⚡ Learn more about The Profit Masters: https://www.TheProfitMasters.com/

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