Ep 51: Cash Fringe Mistakes, and Prevailing Wage w/ Jason Sperfslage from Beneco

Public work is booming. Infrastructure, data centers, CHIPS Act money. But most contractors still avoid it because of fear, paperwork, and compliance headaches.In this episode, we sit down with Jason Sperfslage from Beneco (part of FuturePlan by Ascensus) to break down how to stop treating fringe as “just compliance” and start using it as a competitive weapon.You’ll learn:Why paying fringe in cash quietly crushes your marginsHow to turn fringe into six-figure savings on payroll taxesThe basics of fringe benefits: what’s allowed, what’s not, and who decidesHow to structure benefits so your bids are sharper and more competitiveReal numbers from a paving contractor who grew public work to ~50% of revenueWhy financial literacy and retirement planning matter so much in constructionThe simple math to estimate how much cash you’re wasting todayIf you’re doing (or thinking about doing) prevailing wage work and feel buried in contracts, certified payroll, and confusion about fringe — this episode will show you how to punch above your weight class without ending up in “spreadsheet hell” or on the front page for the wrong reasons.--The Bred to Build Podcast is built for construction professionals looking to learn, grow, and level up — subscribe now for fresh episodes and industry conversations from the best of the best.Liking The Podcast? Share a review. --Podcast Powered by Hammr 🔨Hammr: Built for specialty contractors who want to simplify Construction Payroll & HR.--Connect on SocialFollow our Podcast on Instagram @bredtobuildpodcastFollow Hammr's Instagram @wearehammr   👷‍♂️ Jason Sperfslage (Guest) Beneco.com 👷‍♂️ Brek (Co-Host)LinkedInHammr.com@wearehammr👷‍♂️ Keith Callaway Jr. (Co-Host)InstagramLinkedIn