Construction sales feel like a grind because the root problem isn't sales — it's the business infrastructure underneath. In this episode, we unpack the 10 structural roadblocks that make selling construction work under $100M so difficult. These issues include unclear vision, missing strategy, weak financial visibility, poor org structure, broken incentive systems, no management rhythm, and outdated hiring and development practices.

Fix these, and sales becomes dramatically easier. Ignore them, and every bid feels like a battle.

If you're tired of grinding, guessing, and hoping for better results, this episode gives you the roadmap.

Top 10 Reasons Contractors Struggle to Scale:

1. Lack of a clear vision for the future

2. Lack of a clear, well-documented strategy

3. No critical metrics defining business performance

4. Poorly defined organizational structure and role clarity

5. Limited financial visibility and business acumen

6. Misaligned or poorly designed incentive systems

7. Undefined cultural norms, values, and beliefs

8. No management system to drive communication and accountability

9. Ineffective hiring processes

10. Lack of employee development capability

🔗 Connect with Matthew Neuberger

Website: https://go.sandler.com/neuberger/ Contrarian Contractor: https://neuberger-sandler-22152421.hs-sites.com/the-contrarian-contractor Book an Appointment: https://meetings.hubspot.com/matthew-neuberger?uuid=57dae5c6-56fd-4c1e-bf07-d8445f7fe77 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/neubergerco/

Listen to another conversation with Matthew: https://www.constructiongenius.com/the-hit-rate-revolution-achieving-35-50-win-rates-and-doubling-revenue-ep-345