When contractors think about rewarding their best employees, they usually think about raises, bonuses, or maybe even ownership. But there’s a problem: Raises don’t build loyalty. Bonuses don’t create long-term buy-in. And handing out actual ownership brings liability, tax issues, and loss of control. That’s where phantom equity  comes in. In this episode of the Construction Champions Podcast , host Ron Nussbaum  talks with Chris Buttenham , co-founder of Reins  and author of