How To Negotiate Well as a Construction Subcontractor ft. Paul Heming Pt. 2 [#ThrowbackThursday] | Ep. 427

This episode is a re-run. It was originally published in May 2023.If you've ever held back on a notice or a variation because you didn't want to "rock the boat," read this.The subs who get taken advantage of are the quiet ones. The ones who absorb the hits, mitigate the delays, and never tell anyone.Lovely humans. Terrible business owners.You've got to tell everyone. Every delay. Every variation. Every notice. That's not being difficult. That's the job.Don’t miss out - listen now.Struggling with unfair contracts or slow payments in construction? With 6,000+ contracts reviewed and $20 billion in contracts managed, Quantum Contracts' proven framework is designed to help you negotiate fair contracts, secure faster payments, avoid disputes, and improve cash flow.Work With Us: HereGet The Subcontractor's Edge Book: HereTimestamps:(4:17) - If you want to be seen as professional and you want to be respected and have a good reputation, you don't get that from rolling over and doing what you're told nonstop(9:59) - If you're contractual, you will be more profitable(15:37) - Being contractual in inverted commas for the listener is not something that you shouldn't do. It's something that you should do because it completely and utterly protects you(16:04) - No main contractor is going to come to you and start attacking you for being contractual if you're delivering on your promises(20:04) - It's better to get a bad document in than waiting to get a perfect document because you can always revise about documentsDISCLAIMER: 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.