HeyJaredThe Tricks of Your Trade Podcast
If you are a commercial subcontractor contracting with big shiny builders (commercial or civil) this podcast is for you!We are here to talk about the all things subcontracting and getting you paid.
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Episode 20 - Maximum Due Dates for Subbie Invoices (opens the original)
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In this episode of The Subbies Toolbox Podcast, Michelle Cirson looks at the maximum payment due dates that apply to subcontractors around Australia, and the rules many subbies don’t realise are sitting in special laws created to get Subcontractors paid. Those laws are called "Security of Payment" laws, and they override terms in your builder's contract that try to pay you later. For Australian subcontractors who think 45 days EOM is "industry standard", - that's not actually true. Longer paymen
Episode 19 - Your Builder Is Being Paid to Pay You in Arrears (opens the original)
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What if paying a fee to get your progress claim sooner is actually helping your builder pay you later? In this episode of The Subbies Toolbox Podcast, Michelle Cirson takes a closer look at early payment platforms being used in commercial construction and the questions Australian subcontractors should be asking before signing up. Michelle explains what she has seen through contract reviews and what Subbies Toolbox members have experienced when using these payment arrangements. She unpacks the po
Episode 18 - What Is In An Accounts Receivable Escalation Procedure (AREP) (opens the original)
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Getting paid isn’t just about sending an invoice and chasing it when it’s overdue. In this episode of The Subbies Toolbox Podcast, Michelle Cirson breaks down what should actually go into an Accounts Receivable Escalation Procedure (AREP), and how it should work alongside the Security of Payment laws in your state or territory. From getting your payment claim right in the first place, through to payment schedules, second opportunity notices, adjudication and suspension, Michelle explains why the
Episode 17 - The Cost of Fighting for Principles in Construction (opens the original)
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What happens when proving you're right ends up costing more than the dispute itself? In this episode of The Subbies Toolbox Podcast, Michelle Cirson explores the real cost of fighting "on principle" and why taking the emotion out of a dispute can often lead to better commercial outcomes. Using a high-profile legal case and a real construction dispute involving millions of dollars, Michelle explains how emotionally driven decisions can distract subcontractors from the processes that actually prot
Episode 16 - Trusting the Builder's Staffer with Your Money (opens the original)
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This week on The Subbies Toolbox Podcast, Michelle shares the story behind a social media post that sparked plenty of debate across the construction industry. Drawing on her years working inside builder organisations as a Contract Administrator, Michelle opens up about mistakes she made, decisions she witnessed, and the uncomfortable truth about relying on builder staff to protect your business. If you've ever believed that having a good relationship with the builder's CA, Project Manager or Com
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