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Mobilization Mindset is the podcast for construction and manufacturing leaders who are building smarter, leading stronger, and growing with intention. Hosted by Mobilization Funding CEO Scott Peper, each episode features insightful conversations with founders, operators, and changemakers who are rewriting the rules and doing the work.
From workforce challenges to mental health, communication to cash flow, culture to leadership - this is where grit meets strategy, and strategy meets action. No fluff. No filters. Just real insights for the MF’ers moving their businesses forward.
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Accounting and finance are critical to all businesses, but for Construction, it matters more than most, and not just any Accountant or accounting firm can give you what is needed. Suzanne Cox is a Construction accounting expert, and in this episode, she will cover all the basics and how to make sure you choose the right accountant for your business.
If you would like to know how best to attack a new job or even an industry like construction, you will want to watch and listen to our interview with Shannon Tymosko. She is an Electrical Apprentice, a huge advocate for the skilled trades, and extremely passionate about mental health. Shannon has created an amazing following on LinkedIn by sharing her genuine and honest stories with a great flare for entertainment!
Today we met with Steve Cona, President of Associated Building Contractors (ABC), Gulf Coast Chapter. Steve and I discuss the impact of the supply chain delays, labor shortages, and why there is no better time than now to enter the trades. For companies, the opportunity to hire and develop the next wave of talent entering into the construction industry will be the separator that measures the most successful companies in the future.
Today on The Real MF'ers I sit down with Wally Adamchik, Founder & Lead Trainer of FireStarter Speaking and Consulting. Wally and I have a great conversation about leading teams and creating a culture that a team can succeed in. We discuss: -> The different types Leadership and what is produced from each -> How to create a culture that will lead a team to win together -> Why leadership and culture is so important in Construction companies Find us on all your favorite podcasting...
The construction industry has been notoriously slow to change. Benjamin Holmgren, Chief Customer Officer at BuildWitt, is ready to change that. He and the BuildWitt crew are shaking up the industry with training, recruiting, and marketing services that focus on empowerment and excellence. In today's episode, we're talking about how to create an employee flywheel, dad jokes, and why recruiting the next generation is all about storytelling. Links: https://www.buildwitt.com/ https:/...
In this episode of The Real MF'ers, we sit down with Seth Fargher, owner of Construction Video Pros. We're going to talk about digital marketing, parenting, blowing shit up, and the power of storytelling to solve some of the construction industry's toughest challenges. Important Links https://www.constructionvideopros.com/ https://mobilizationfunding.com/
When you focus on the finish line, it's easy to miss your next step. Kalvin Weathersby, Owner and President of Power Civil Construction Services, sat down with The Real MF'ers team to talk about how he has achieved his success by breaking down big goals into actionable tasks, learning from his mistakes, and taking life one day at a time. Like what you heard? Subscribe to our newsletter: https://mobilizationfunding.com/newsletter-subscriptions/
In this episode of THE REAL MF'ERS, Scott interviews Founder and President of Alphapex, Charles Covey. They talk about everything -- growing your construction business, core values, marketing, unicorns, and Whack-a-mole.
In construction, sales often get reduced to bidding and hoping for a win. But without a true sales structure, even the best construction companies end up stuck in the backlog roller coaster. In this episode, Scott sits down with Ryan Groth - Founder & CEO of Sales Transformation Group, to reveal what a sales organization should look like in construction and how to build one that drives consistent growth. You’ll learn: - Why most contractors don’t actually have a sales structure -...
Your network isn’t just a list of contacts - it’s the engine behind your business growth. In this week’s Mobilization Mindset episode, Scott Peper sits down with Jarrod Guy Randolph, the man behind the Buying Favor methodology, to explore how entrepreneurs can leverage relationships they already have to achieve exponential results. You’ll hear: - Why the most powerful relationships often come from failure - and how to turn setbacks into opportunities. - How to identify the “rid...
Most owners treat insurance like a once-a-year fire drill. Smart subcontractors use it as a competitive advantage. In this episode of The Mobilization Mindset, Scott sits down with Dylan Burns, partner at The Baldwin Group, to cut through the noise and explain what actually matters in your program - renewals, claims, brokers, captives, and how to turn your safety culture into revenue. If you lead a commercial subcontracting business, this is the plain-English playbook you wish you’d had at ...
Starting a business is one thing. Scaling it from $1–2 million to $8 million in just a few years? Another level entirely. In this episode, Scott welcomes John Frias, President of Dominguez Contractors, to talk about the journey of growth in the construction industry. From cash flow struggles to selecting the right GCs, John shares how he and his team navigated challenges, built trust through transparency, and found the right financial partner to support their expansion. You’ll hear: ...
Reshoring is no longer a trend - it’s reality. Federal investment has reached historic levels, and U.S. buyers are deliberately choosing American-made products. The real question isn’t if this shift will reshape your market; it’s whether you’ll seize the opportunity before your competitors do. In this podcast episode, Scott Peper, CEO and Founder of Mobilization Funding, breaks down why “waiting and seeing” is the most expensive move you can make - and how manufacturers can act with c...
Hard work builds the foundation. Systems, strategy, and experience are what take it to the next level. In this episode, Scott welcomes Sy Kirby - founder and CEO of Sy-Con Excavation - who shares how he grew his business from a skid steer and camper to a multi-million-dollar excavation and utilities company. Sy gets real about the early mistakes, the long grind of residential work, the leap into commercial construction, and the systems that changed everything. In this episode, you’ll hear: ...
What’s the real value of a client - the size of their contract, the revenue they bring? Or is it something much bigger? In this week’s episode of The Mobilization Mindset, Scott Peper explores and breaks down one of the toughest concepts for most business leaders: client value. Through real stories and decades of sales experience, Scott shares why the question isn’t “Who is my most valuable client?” but “How valuable can I be to every client?” You’ll hear: - Why treating every client the s...
Every leader in construction talks about culture - but the ones who get it right know it’s built on respect, trust, and cooperation. In this episode of The Mobilization Mindset, Scott sits down with Gretchen Gagel - author, advisor, and longtime construction executive - to explore how leaders can create stronger teams by rethinking bias, leadership styles, and collaboration on the jobsite. Here are some of the takeaways: - Why leading others starts with clarity on your own values &nb...
Running a construction business isn’t just about projects - it’s about people. And people decisions are leadership decisions. In this episode of The Mobilization Mindset podcast, our CEO & Founder Scott Peper lays out a practical, field-tested way to think about labor and talent - from your first outside hire to building a leadership bench that actually lives your core values. Scott uses the “newborn” analogy for a reason: your business will never grow up enough to care for itself. It w...
Episode 114 | How to Actually Improve Productivity (Without Burning Out Your Team) w/ Scott Kimpland How do you grow a construction company without growing the chaos? In this week's Mobilization Mindset podcast episode, Scott Peper, our CEO and Founder, sits down with Scott Kimpland, Partner at FMI, to talk about the hard truth behind productivity - and why most contractors chase efficiency without solving the real problem. You’ll learn: - Why overwork, burnout, and chaos often increase a...
You didn’t start a construction business to be busy and broke. But if you’re bidding to win instead of bidding to perform, that’s exactly where you’ll end up. In this solo podcast episode, Scott Peper, our CEO and Founder, doubles down on the real math behind construction bidding - and the four mistakes that quietly destroy contractor margins, cash flow, and long-term profitability. You’ll learn: - Why bidding to “get the job” (instead of to make a profit) guarantees failure - The #1 error...
Every contractor says cash flow matters. But most don’t realize how much of it they’re giving away — before the job even starts. In this episode, Scott sits down with Chris Scoville, founder of Improvifi, to talk about where contractors are bleeding profit — and how outdated assumptions about pricing, financing, and sales are getting in the way of growth. With over 30 years of experience, Chris explores the real reason homeowners say “I can’t afford it,” how commercial contractors are stuck ...
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