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MISTAKES from 12 Years as a Business Owner Taught Me These 6 Lessons! | Construction MF'ers EP 86

January 02, 2025 • Mobilization Funding • Episode 86

What does it really take to stay alive and grow over the long haul in business? In this new episode of The Construction MF’ers podcast, Scott Peper, CEO and Founder of Mobilization Funding, reveals how twelve years of hard-earned mistakes became the best teacher—shaping his approach to financing, integrity, and consistent growth. If business lessons learned through pain, stress, and a few near-disasters sound familiar, this episode offers a clear roadmap to skip some of the toughest pitfalls.

Here’s a look at the six key lessons Scott breaks down:

𝟭. 𝗗𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗠𝗮𝘁𝗵 𝗙𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁
Don’t borrow blindly or overlook real costs. Even a seemingly great deal can tank cash flow if the timing and terms aren’t carefully calculated.

𝟮. 𝗠𝗮𝘁𝗰𝗵 𝗣𝗮𝘆𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗖𝘆𝗰𝗹𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗟𝗼𝗮𝗻 𝗧𝗲𝗿𝗺𝘀
Weekly or daily paybacks don’t mix well with 60- to 90-day project payouts. Misalignment here can sabotage a project—or an entire business.

𝟯. 𝗙𝗼𝗰𝘂𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗖𝗼𝗿𝗲
Chasing every opportunity or industry can drain resources. Doubling down on a niche builds expertise, profitability, and less chaos.

𝟰. 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗢𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗰𝘂𝘁𝘀
Unscrupulous partners and dishonest deals might tempt quick gains but undermine long-term stability. Holding fast to values protects reputation and growth.

𝟱. 𝗔𝗱𝗮𝗽𝘁, 𝗗𝗼𝗻’𝘁 𝗤𝘂𝗶𝘁
Major setbacks can be turned into crucial learning points—if the business stays flexible and keeps moving forward instead of throwing in the towel.

𝟲. 𝗠𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘀 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗽𝘀𝗲 𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲
Learning from those who’ve already succeeded can fast-track improvements, minimize mistakes, and keep the company on the right course.

By unpacking real-life scenarios—like mismatching loan terms or ignoring red flags—Scott shows how painful missteps can lead to smarter, more resilient operations.

Check out the full conversation to see how these lessons might shorten your learning curve and protect your bottom line.

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