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Beyond SOPs: Why Most Contractors’ “Systems” Don’t Actually Work

October 31, 20251 min read

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Beyond SOPs: Why Most Contractors’ “Systems” Don’t Actually Work

Liz Chism on The Contractor Fight Podcast with Tom Reber

Are you a contractor frustrated because your business still feels chaotic—despite all the “systems” you’ve tried to put in place?

That’s exactly what Liz Chism unpacked in her recent conversation with Tom Reber on The Contractor Fight Podcast. Liz, a business coach who helps contractors systemize, scale, and reclaim their time, shared why simply having SOPs isn’t enough to fix the chaos inside most construction companies.

“Most contractors think they have a systems problem—but what they really have is an operating system problem,” Liz explains. “You can have all the checklists in the world, but if your team doesn’t take ownership and your processes aren’t tied to clear outcomes, nothing changes.”

In this episode, Liz and Tom dive into:

  • Why standard operating procedures (SOPs) often fail to produce real results.

  • How to build an operating system that integrates people, processes, and accountability.

  • The mindset shift contractors must make to step out of daily chaos and lead like a true CEO.

If your construction business feels stuck—if every problem lands on your plate—it’s not about working harder. It’s about building systems that actually work without you.

🎧 Listen to the full episode of The Contractor Fight to learn how to scale your construction business, increase profit margins, and finally take back your time.

Ready to create a system that works?

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Liz Chism is a business coach for contractors who are ready to scale their construction businesses without sacrificing their time, profits, or sanity.  Liz is the founder of the Contractor’s Roundtable Mastermind, a high-level coaching program that helps contractors build scalable, systemized businesses with the support of a proven framework and a powerful community. When she’s not coaching, you’ll find her homeschooling her three kids, hiking with her family, or helping her husband grow their real estate business.

Liz Chism

Liz Chism is a business coach for contractors who are ready to scale their construction businesses without sacrificing their time, profits, or sanity. Liz is the founder of the Contractor’s Roundtable Mastermind, a high-level coaching program that helps contractors build scalable, systemized businesses with the support of a proven framework and a powerful community. When she’s not coaching, you’ll find her homeschooling her three kids, hiking with her family, or helping her husband grow their real estate business.

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