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The Construction MF'ers
Leading a successful construction or manufacturing business can be tough. To survive, sometimes you have to be a real MF'er. We get it -- we're real MF'ers, too. MF'ers do what's right, pay it forward, lead through action, and get the job done. What did YOU think we meant by MF'ers? In THE Construction MF'ers, Mobilization Funding CEO and Co-Founder, Scott Peper, sits down with construction and manufacturing leaders to learn what they are doing differently and why it works. With a focus on communication, culture, and collaboration, The CONSTRUCTION MF'ERS tackles issues like labor, mental health, diversity, and growth with purpose.
The Construction MF'ers
How To Save $500k on Your Next $2M Construction Project! with Gene Vandi | Construction MF’ers Ep81
What does it take to save $500k on a $2M construction project—and avoid cash flow disasters?
In this episode of The Construction MF’ers podcast, Scott Peper, our CEO and Founder, interviews Gene Vandi, our VP of Business Development and long time team member. Starting his career in sales internships, Gene quickly realized the importance of providing real solutions to critical business challenges. Now, with years of experience working directly with contractors, he specializes in simplifying complex financial problems and equipping business owners with practical strategies to succeed.
Together, they break down cash flow and financial strategies contractors can use to thrive, even in challenging markets:
🔹 𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗮 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝗦𝗮𝘃𝗲𝗱 $𝟱𝟬𝟬𝗸 𝗼𝗻 𝗮 $𝟮𝗠 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁: Gene explains how a client reduced their upfront cash needs from $800k to $300k by aligning vendor payment terms with project receivables using smart cash flow modeling.
🔹 𝗦𝗲𝗲𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗕𝗶𝗴 𝗣𝗶𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗖𝗮𝘀𝗵 𝗙𝗹𝗼𝘄 𝗧𝗼𝗼𝗹: Discover how our cash flow tool helped contractors identify critical gaps in their budgets, like unaccounted costs and unbalanced payment schedules, before they became financial disasters.
🔹 𝗔𝘃𝗼𝗶𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗠𝗲𝗿𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗖𝗮𝘀𝗵 𝗔𝗱𝘃𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗣𝗶𝘁𝗳𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘀: Learn why quick-fix financing options often lead to long-term financial strain, draining profits through daily or weekly payments, and how to choose smarter alternatives.
🔹 𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗜𝘀 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗕𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗧𝗼𝗼𝗹: From hiring accounting support to creating detailed project roadmaps, Gene outlines why every successful project starts with clear, actionable plans—not guesswork.
🔹 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗿𝗴𝗮𝗻𝗶𝘇𝗲𝗱 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝘀: Gene shares how many contractors lose control of their projects due to incomplete financial documentation, like missing vendor invoices or outdated accounting systems, and how simple fixes can transform their operations.
🔹 𝗟𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗙𝗶𝗲𝗹𝗱: Real stories of contractors who have turned setbacks—like cash flow shortages and delayed payments—into opportunities for growth by using tailored financial strategies.
🔹 𝗔 𝗛𝗼𝗹𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗮𝗰𝗵 𝘁𝗼 𝗕𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗚𝘂𝗶𝗱𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲: Gene emphasizes the importance of viewing your business as a whole, addressing not just immediate project needs but long-term growth, operational efficiency, and team alignment.
Gene also shares advice for contractors just starting out:
💡 Focus on building a solid financial foundation from day one.
💡 Use cash flow tools to predict your needs before taking on big projects.
💡 Avoid rushing into financing solutions without understanding the long-term implications.
Whether you’re managing a multi-million-dollar project or just breaking ground on your first contract, this episode will give you actionable tools to save money, avoid pitfalls, and scale your business smarter.
🎧 Tune in now to learn how to bid smarter, save money, and build a more resilient business.
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