Welcome to Season 2 and the first episode of The Subbies Toolbox Podcast.  If you’re a commercial subcontractor working for builders in Australia, this podcast is for you.  In this episode, I explain why the podcast has evolved from Tricks of Your Trade into the Subbies Toolbox, who I am, and why most subcontractor problems can be avoided long before anyone needs to go near a courtroom.  We talk honestly about why construction contracts don’t operate on common sense, how the system is designed to default in the builder’s favour, and why subcontractors need a systematic approach to help them get through business life unscathed.  Resources  Tired of builders pushing you around? Arm yourself with the Subbies' Toolbox Membership   Want to negotiate better contract terms? Explore Negotiation School  Get Free Checklists, Templates and guides here www.subbiestoolbox.com.au.  Get Your Fix on Social Media   Follow Michelle on Linked In - https://www.linkedin.com/in/michellecirson/  Follow Michelle on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/subbiestoolbox/   Follow Michelle on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/tricksofyourtrade  Rate and Review the Podcast  If you like what you’re hearing on The Subbies’ Toolbox Podcast, support the show by taking a few seconds to leave a rating and/or comment on ApplePodcast, or Spotify Thanks!  About the Host  Michelle Cirson is construction lawyer, adjudicator and former commercial builder’s CA who now works exclusively with Australian subcontractors. She helps commercial subcontractors manage their builders’ contracts and get paid on time, without losing jobs and blowing up builder relationships. Michelle is the founder of The Subbies Toolbox Membership.   If you want to understand how this system actually works and where subcontractors tend to get caught out, you’ll find more resources at www.subbiestoolbox.com.au.