Do you have kids or a family? Do you want unscreened workers in your own home? Why do we allow it to happen to others then? 13% of U.S. men have a felony conviction, and roughly 1 in 200 is a registered sex offender. On an all-male sub crew, that's better than a 1-in-8 chance someone carries a serious criminal record. These crews walk into homes on your name. Homeowners assume you've screened them. Most contractors haven't. An indemnification clause in your subcontractor agreement won't save you. It won't stop you from being sued, and it won't protect your reputation when a homeowner's story hits Google reviews and the local news. A signed form is not a screening process.

The best part? Protecting your business and your customers can lead to higher close rates and more margin.