The Mobilization Mindset
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.
Episodes
117 episodes
Episode 118 | Building a Blue-Collar Business That Actually Works w/ Sy Kirby
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 stee...
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Episode 118
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Episode 117 | Client Value: Why the Smallest Clients Might Matter Most with Scott Peper
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...
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Episode 117
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Episode 116 | Building Women Leaders: A Blueprint for Thriving in Construction w/ Gretchen Gagel
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 ...
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Episode 116
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Episode 115 | Managing Labor: When to Hire, Fire, Promote & How to Build the Right Crew w/ S. Peper
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 practi...
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Episode 115
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Episode 114 | How to Actually Improve Productivity (Without Burning Out Your Team) w/ Scott Kimpland
Episode 114 | How to Actually Improve Productivity (Without Burning Out Your Team) w/ Scott KimplandHow do you grow a construction company without growing the chaos?In this week's Mobilization Mindset podcast episode, Scott Pepe...
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Episode 114
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Episode 113 | Bid to Perform: Bidding is About More Than Winning
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 o...
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Episode 113
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Episode 112 | Financing Tips Contractors Can't Afford to Miss w/ Chris Scoville
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 ...
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Episode 112
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Episode 111: The Cost of the Climb: What it Really Takes to Lead w/ Scott Peper
Nobody tells you about the price tag on leadership until you’re already paying it. And it’s not just in money - it’s in time, missed moments, and what is called the “soul tax.”In this solo podcast episode, Scott Peper, our CEO and Found...
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Episode 111
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Episode 110 | Costly Contract Pitfalls Every Subcontractor Should Avoid w/ Jason Kosek
“Just having the words on the paper doesn’t protect you - how a judge reads them does.”Litigator-turned-contract-drafter Jason Kosek has spent 12 years in court watching vague clauses, one-sided indemnifications, and “pay-when-paid” tra...
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Episode 110
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Episode 109 | Why MCAs are BAD for Construction Contractors and Manufacturers w/ Scott Peper
They call it a merchant cash advance. But for too many contractors, it turns into a daily drain that suffocates their margins, hijacks their receivables, and buries their future under layers of hidden costs and aggressive tactics.In thi...
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Episode 109
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Episode 108 | Quicksand Finance: Why MCAs Are So Dangerous for Construction Businesses w/ Adam Duso
Welcome to the first episode in series of our rebranded podcast, The Mobilization Mindset. And we’re kicking it off with a conversation contractors need to hear.Merchant Cash Advances are everywhere—and they’re sold like a lifeline. But...
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Episode 108
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We’re Hitting PAUSE to Supercharge Our Podcast—EXCITING NEWS Coming!
Big things are coming to our podcast!We’re gearing up for a powerful new chapter: sharper conversations, bold new voices, and no-nonsense insights crafted for construction and manufacturing leaders who want to build smarter, lead strong...
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Why Contractor Marketing Fails & Three Steps to Fix It with Phil Risher | Construction MF’ers EP106
Tired of pouring cash into SEO, ads, and “full-service” marketing agencies—yet seeing no proof it actually pays off?In this episode, our CEO, Scott Peper, sits down with Phil Risher, CEO & Founder of Phlash Consulting, to rip apart ...
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Episode 106
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Finance Isn't a Sign of Weakness—It's a Sign of Strength | Construction MF’ers EP 105
There’s this idea in construction that if you use financing, you’re not doing well. That idea is wrong. And here is why.In new solo podcast episode, Scott Peper (CEO of Mobilization Funding) sets the record straight. Financing doesn’t m...
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Episode 105
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Why Banks Say “No” to Contractors-and How We Say “Yes” with Rachael Brown | Construction MF’ers EP 104
If you've ever felt like the bank just doesn’t get how construction works, you're not alone.Every contractor has heard it: “Great project… 𝘣𝘶𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘣𝘢𝘯𝘬’𝘴 𝘨𝘰𝘯𝘯𝘢 𝘱𝘢𝘴𝘴.” So why do the suits happily fund a developer who never swings a hamme...
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Episode 104
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Why Every Contractor Needs a Construction Bid Bond | Construction MF’ers EP 103
You're bidding like crazy, your team's finally gaining traction, and then... one line in the fine print knocks you out of the running: Bid bond required.In this new solo episode, Scott Peper (CEO & Founder of Mobilization Funding) b...
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Episode 103
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How to Exit Your Business Without Selling Out | ESOPs with Manny Calzon | Construction MF’ers EP102
You want to sell your business—but not to some corporate buyer who’s going to gut your team and toss your legacy aside. What if there’s another way?In this episode, Scott Peper, our CEO and Founder, sits down with Manny Calzon, Managing...
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Episode 102
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Bond-Killing Cash Flow Errors & Funds Admin Fixes REVEALED w/ Nolen Tuttle | Construction MF'ers 101
You want a bond, but the underwriter says, “Only if you use funds control.” Now you’re thinking—does that mean I’m not qualified?In this episode, Scott Peper (our CEO and Founder) sits down with Nolen Tuttle, a former surety underwriter...
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Episode 101
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How PO Financing Helps Contractors Land Bigger Jobs Without Draining Cash | Construction MF’ers 100
When that “golden ticket” moment arrives—with a contract vastly larger than anything previously undertaken—how can contractors finance the upfront costs without draining their cash flow? In this episode, we explain purchase order financing, off...
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Episode 100
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How Government Contractors Get Benefits WRONG with Mike DeVoe | Construction MF’ers EP99
Are you losing top talent or missing out on lucrative contracts because your healthcare benefits aren’t competitive—or are too expensive?In the latest episode of the Construction MF’ers podcast, we sit down with Mike DeVoe, founder and ...
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Episode 99
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How a Cash Flow Crisis Reshaped Rick Magill's Construction Business | Construction MF'ers EP98
What do you do when a single project threatens to sink your contractor business?Rick McGill, founder and president of Rick’s Electrical, faced exactly that and he shares his stories in the new episode of The Construction MF'ers podcast....
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Episode 98
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The TRUTH About Third-Generation Business Success with Ruger Kerstiens | Construction MF'ers EP97
What does it 𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘺 take to keep a family business thriving for generations?In this episode of The Construction MF’ers, Scott Peper sits down with Ruger Kerstiens, President of Kerstiens Companies, to break down the real challenges and ...
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Episode 97
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Don’t Sign That Construction Contract Until You Hear THIS! | The Construction MF'ers EP96
A bad construction contract isn’t just a headache—it can wreck your cash flow, lock you into risky commitments, and leave you exposed when things go wrong.In this solo episode of Construction MF’ers, Scott Peper breaks down the three cr...
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Episode 96
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The UNTAPPED Power of Social Media for Construction with Jonathan Cor | The Construction MF'ers EP95
Ever find yourself scrolling through LinkedIn and wondering how some contractors just seem to “get it” on social media? In this episode of The Construction MF'ers, our CEO and Founder Scott Peper sits down with Jonathan Cor—an expe...
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Episode 95
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Why You're OVERPAYING on Loans | Construction MF'ers EP94
Are hidden fees and misaligned cash flow turning your “savings” loan into a money pit? Are you sure that a low APR is saving you money? Taking a large lump sum upfront—even with a low advertised APR—may force you to pay interest on money you ar...
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Episode 94
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