December 8, 2025
062 - Master Service Agreement Red Flags That Should Stop You Cold
Chris and Rob unpack what happens when vendors receive master service agreements or NDAs loaded with requirements far outside normal business operations, think mandatory site inspections or obscure insurance endorsements.
Using real examples from the field, they explain why it’s essential to challenge language that doesn’t match how your business actually works, especially when agreements ask you to certify tasks you’ve never done (and never will). Rob outlines how to redline irrelevant clauses and stresses that any referenced documents, like specific insurance form versions must be attached before you sign.
This clip gives experiential agency leaders, subcontractors, and operations managers clear steps to identify overreach before committing to impossible or unnecessary terms. You’ll learn when to request project-specific NDAs instead of blanket agreements, when to ask for clarification, and how to ensure you’re not binding your business to obligations it can’t fulfill.
These strategies help you reduce legal risk, avoid wasted time, and stay protected during peak cycles when contracts arrive fast and negotiation windows get tight.