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 experienced construction content creator and marketing strategist—to discuss what it really takes to make social media work for your business.

Jonathan shares his personal journey, starting from when he was stuck with heavy, text-only posts and a modest 30K yearly impression count, to reinventing his approach with dynamic graphics, video downloads, and Twitter-style headlines that have pushed his reach into the millions. He talks about the everyday reality of getting “in the flow” on LinkedIn—even when distractions hit—and how a consistent, authentic message, repackaged in fresh ways, is what truly resonates with audiences.

In this candid conversation, you'll learn:

• 𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝘀𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘂𝗽 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝘀𝘁𝘆𝗹𝗲 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗮 𝗵𝘂𝗴𝗲 𝗱𝗶𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲, 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻 𝗶𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗺𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝗮𝗺𝗲.

• 𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗰𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗹 𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗺𝗲𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗰𝘀 𝗹𝗶𝗸𝗲 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗺𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝗻 𝗷𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗹𝗶𝗸𝗲𝘀.

• 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗽𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝗮𝘂𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗰, “𝗻𝗼 𝗕𝗦” 𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆𝘁𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝗻 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗰𝘂𝘁𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗻𝗼𝗶𝘀𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗰𝗼𝗿𝗽𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗽𝗼𝗹𝗶𝘀𝗵.

• 𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗴𝗼𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗶𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝘀𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗺𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗮 𝗶𝘀𝗻’𝘁 𝗼𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹—𝗶𝘁’𝘀 𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗯𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗿𝗲𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽𝘀, 𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗼𝗽 𝘁𝗮𝗹𝗲𝗻𝘁, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗴𝗿𝗼𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗯𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀.

If you’re ready to see how genuine social media can change your digital game, this episode is a must-listen. Tune in!

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 #socialmedia #constuction #contractors

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 aren’t using immediately, creating an opportunity cost that erodes your bottom line. 

This Construction MFers podcast episode explores how a seemingly attractive construction loan can come with hidden costs that end up draining your cash flow.

Tune in to find out:

• 𝗛𝗶𝗱𝗱𝗲𝗻 𝗙𝗲𝗲𝘀 & 𝗧𝗿𝘂𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗖𝗮𝗽𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹: Discover how fees—like unused line fees, closing fees, and advanced fees—can push the true cost of your loan far beyond the headline APR.

• 𝗟𝗼𝗮𝗻 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝘃𝘀. 𝗦𝗮𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀: Learn why borrowing a lump sum upfront, even at a low rate, might lead to higher costs when you’re not using every dollar immediately.

• 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗟𝗼𝗮𝗻 𝗖𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗻𝗮𝗻𝘁𝘀: Understand how rigid covenants, from debt coverage ratios to restrictions on distributions, can put your business at risk if you break them.

• 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗹-𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 𝗘𝘅𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲𝘀: From SBA loans to private debt options, tangible examples illustrate when a lower APR isn’t the best deal if the structure doesn’t match your cash flow needs.

If you’ve ever thought that loan savings were a no-brainer, this episode will open your eyes. Let’s dive into how to truly take control of your lending and stop overpaying.

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#loans #construction #constructionloans

Are your construction profits disappearing despite winning bids at 20% margins? Do you know what your projects are actually costing you? In this episode of The Construction MF'ers podcast, Scott Peper, our CEO and Founder, sits down with Lisa Robles and Stacie Gaffrey, CPAs from Saltmarsh, Cleaveland & Gund, to reveal why most contractors are missing critical financial insights that determine success or failure.

This episode is more than catching fraud in your construction business (though that's covered too)—and is about transforming how you understand your business finances. Lisa and Stacie explore why your WIP schedule matters more than your income statement, how overhead calculations make or break profitability, and why that concrete contractor who built a multi-million dollar business through hard work might still be making uninformed decisions that cost him thousands.

Here's what you'll learn:

🔹 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗧𝘄𝗼 𝗥𝗲𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘀 𝗠𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘀 𝗗𝗼𝗻'𝘁 𝗛𝗮𝘃𝗲 - Discover why your WIP schedule and gain/fade analysis are more important than your income statement for true profitability.

🔹 𝗙𝗿𝗮𝘂𝗱 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗧𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗰𝘀 - Simple steps like maintaining check stock, implementing positive pay for ACH transfers, and proper vendor management that can save you thousands.

🔹 𝗦𝗲𝗴𝗿𝗲𝗴𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗗𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 - Why giving "all the keys to the kingdom" to one person is dangerous, and how to create safeguards even in small teams.

🔹 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗛𝗶𝗱𝗱𝗲𝗻 𝗢𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗯𝗹𝗲𝗺 - Learn why many seemingly profitable contractors are actually losing money once true overhead costs are properly calculated.

🔹 𝗥𝗲𝗱 𝗙𝗹𝗮𝗴𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗪𝗮𝘁𝗰𝗵 𝗙𝗼𝗿 - From sticky-note passwords to mysterious vendors, spot the warning signs before they become expensive problems.

If you're running your construction business by bank balance and gut instinct, you're likely leaving profits on the table. This episode delivers practical, actionable accounting advice from CPAs who understand construction—not just theory, but real-world strategies that support growth and protect what you've built.

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 #accounting #construction #cpa

When rapid growth hits your construction business, cash flow challenges can quickly derail even your best-laid plans. In this episode of The Construction MF’ers podcast, Scott Peper, our CEO and Founder, shares in-depth strategies to tackle the unique cash flow challenges of scaling projects—whether it’s organic growth or the sudden surge of multiple projects starting at once.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

🔹𝗣𝗶𝗻𝗽𝗼𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗮𝘀𝗵 𝗙𝗹𝗼𝘄 𝗚𝗮𝗽𝘀:
Discover how our free Project Cash Flow Calculator breaks down your project’s expenses week by week. 
Scott explains how to identify exactly where cash deficits occur—from payroll spikes to material costs arriving on staggered schedules.

🔹𝗔𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗮𝘆𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗧𝗲𝗿𝗺𝘀:
Learn why synchronizing supplier, sub, and vendor terms with your customer’s payment schedule is vital. 
Find out how shifting to a “paid when paid” scenario can help you avoid cash crunches and unnecessary financing costs.

🔹𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁-𝗕𝗮𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗲𝘀:
Explore the ins and outs of financing that meets your project’s unique cash flow needs. 
Scott details how drawing funds only as needed—then repaying them in line with your customer’s payment timeline—can lower overall financing costs and keep your projects profitable.

🔹𝗠𝗲𝗮𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗣𝗲𝗿𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲:
Understand how to analyze your projects using P&L or gain/fade analysis. 
By comparing your estimates to actual expenses, you can ensure every project contributes positively to your overall business cash flow.

🔹𝗖𝗵𝗼𝗼𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗥𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿:
With so many financing options out there, Scott emphasizes the importance of trusting your gut and asking the right questions. 
Work with lenders who truly understand the construction industry’s nuances—delays, schedule changes, and the unpredictable nature of project cash flow.

Whether you’re juggling two projects or six simultaneously, this episode provides the actionable insights you need to keep your business growing efficiently and safely.

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#cashflow #construction #bussinessgrowth

Thinking about growing or selling your marine construction business? Or maybe you’re just curious about how to navigate the challenges of the construction industry? In this episode of The Construction MF’ers podcast, Scott Peper, CEO and Founder of Mobilization Funding, sits down with Trey Lomel, a marine construction entrepreneur who shares his incredible journey of buying, growing, and innovating in the marine construction space.

Trey’s story isn’t some polished TED Talk. He’s lived the chaos: from sweating bullets over payroll during hurricane season to breaking the ‘we’ve always done it this way’ habits that sink most construction companies. You’ll walk away with gritty takeaways on turning docks into 20-year assets, why smiling beats cussing on job sites, and how flipping boats taught him more about cash flow than corporate America ever did.

Here’s what you’ll learn:

🔹 𝗙𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗖𝗼𝗿𝗽𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 – How Trey transitioned from corporate finance to owning a marine construction business, and why he chose this path.

🔹 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝗣𝘂𝗿𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 – Why building a strong company culture and staying true to your purpose can set your business apart.

🔹 𝗖𝗮𝘀𝗵 𝗙𝗹𝗼𝘄 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗮𝗽𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹 – Trey’s hard-earned lessons on managing cash flow, avoiding pitfalls, and keeping your business afloat during tough times.

🔹 𝗜𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝗻 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 – How Trey is creating recurring revenue streams and expanding into new markets like saltwater construction.

🔹 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻 𝗘𝘅𝗶𝘁 – Tips for positioning your business to sell, including why your company should be able to run without you.

🔹 𝗟𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗙𝗶𝗲𝗹𝗱 – Practical advice on hiring, managing crews, and staying ahead in a competitive industry.

If you’re battling cash flow, rethinking your service model, or just trying to keep your crew motivated, this episode delivers actionable insights straight from the dock.

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 #marinebusiness #cashflow #construction

Landing that big construction contract is supposed to feel like a win, but what happens when your cash is locked up in other projects?

In this week’s Construction MF’ers podcast, we share the full story of a subcontractor who finally secured the client they’d been pursuing for years, only to face an all-too-common challenge: How do you start a project when your resources are already stretched thin?

Here’s what we unpack:

🔹 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗺𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗰𝗮𝘀𝗵 𝗳𝗹𝗼𝘄𝘀: Learn how breaking down costs across timelines helps you see exactly what’s needed to get a project off the ground.

🔹 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗱𝗼 𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗱𝗶𝘁 𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗺𝗮𝘅𝗲𝗱: Discover how strategic financing options can support growth without straining existing operations.

🔹 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗽𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: See why having up-to-date financial records and project data is a game-changer when approaching lenders.

🔹 𝗘𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝘆 𝗮𝘀 𝗮 𝘀𝘂𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗱𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿: Understand how refining schedules and costs can create breathing room—even on tight margins.

🔹 𝗕𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗸 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗿𝗲𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱: How they kept their current projects stable while taking on this new opportunity.

Learn more from the story that turned out to be more than just securing a deal—it became a big lesson in thinking ahead, staying organized, and making bold moves when opportunity knocks.

🕒 TIMESTAMPS 🕒

0:00 Teaser
1:42 Introduction
2:27 Landing The Contact & Realizing The Cash Flow Problem
5:45 Actionable Steps
10:22 Conclusion & Final Advice

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#construction #contract #cashflow

Federal construction is a different beast. With strict compliance requirements, short lead times, and high stakes, success requires more than technical know-how—it demands exceptional planning, execution, and leadership.

In this episode of The Construction MF’ers podcast, Scott Peper, our CEO and Founder, sits down with Scott Arias, CEO of ACE Consulting, to explore how federal contractors can excel in this high-pressure space and why these lessons are critical for every construction business. With 27 years in the construction industry, Scott brings nuanced experience from both federal and commercial projects. His journey spans building embassies overseas, teaching construction management, and growing ACE Consulting into a $25M company, making him a valuable voice on the complexities of planning, compliance, and leadership in construction.

Here’s what you’ll learn:

🔹 𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗦𝘂𝗯𝗺𝗶𝘁𝘁𝗮𝗹𝘀 𝗠𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿 – Discover how submittals act as a linchpin for federal projects, preventing delays, ensuring compliance, and avoiding costly missteps.
🔹 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗥𝗼𝗹𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗥𝗶𝗴𝗼𝗿𝗼𝘂𝘀 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 – Understand why front-end preparation is vital for smoother operations in federal and commercial projects.
🔹 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗹𝗲𝘀 𝗧𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸 – Learn how properly aligning schedules of values with real project execution prevents cash flow issues and keeps teams on track.
🔹 𝗘𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗰𝘀 𝗮𝘀 𝗮 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗲𝘁𝗶𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗘𝗱𝗴𝗲 – Explore how leading with integrity builds loyalty, reduces disputes, and creates long-term business success.
🔹 𝗕𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗰𝗲 𝗚𝗮𝗽 – Practical strategies for attracting, retaining, and developing the next generation of skilled workers in a changing industry.
🔹 𝗟𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗨𝗿𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗰𝘆 – Balancing speed with precision to meet tight federal timelines while maintaining quality and control.

Whether you’re tackling federal contracts or looking to elevate your construction business, this episode is one of real stories, actionable insights and fresh perspectives.

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 #federalconstruction #constructionindustry #construction

Many construction business owners struggle to grow, not because they can’t make tough decisions, but because they lack the clear, organized information needed to make those decisions effectively. In the latest episode of Construction MF’ers podcast, Scott Peper, our CEO and Founder, breaks down how to move from chaos to clarity by setting up systems, gathering the right data, and leveraging expert support. With examples from real construction businesses and stories, he explores how even overwhelmed business owners can turn things around by organizing their processes and accessing the right information.

Key insights include:

🔹𝗖𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗮, 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗖𝗵𝗼𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀: Ground every decision in organized facts, like cash flow projections, timelines, and operational costs.

🔹𝗙𝗶𝘅 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘀 𝗕𝗲𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗦𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴: Contractors scaling from $3M to $8M hit a wall until they restructured their systems and focused on clarity.

🔹𝗣𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗗𝗲𝗰𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀: Walking into meetings with actionable data ensures smoother decision-making and avoids costly guesswork.

🔹𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗢𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲: Slowing down to gather insights leads to faster, smarter growth while minimizing risks.

🔹𝗟𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗶𝘀𝗲: Learn how bringing in mentors, advisors, or industry-specific tools can prevent missteps and accelerate progress.

Watch the full episode to see how better decisions start with better preparation. 

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#businessowner #decisions #construction

Hiring a CPA might tick the tax box, but it’s far from enough to secure your business’s future. In this week’s Construction MF’ers podcast, Scott Peper dives deep with Jeremy Johnson, CPA, into why small businesses need more than basic bookkeeping to truly thrive. They unpack how shifting from reactive to proactive financial management can set you up for growth, resilience, and long-term success.

Jeremy brings fresh, actionable insights to the table, such as:

🔹𝗗𝗶𝘁𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗕𝗮𝗻𝗸-𝗕𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 – Operating by gut and your bank account balance will hold you back. Learn why tracking and leveraging your financial data is the key to smarter decisions.

🔹𝗢𝗻𝗲 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿, 𝗕𝗶𝗴 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁 – How having a single point of contact for taxes, accounting, and strategy simplifies your decision-making and gives you a holistic view of your business.

🔹𝗨𝗻𝗹𝗼𝗰𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗢𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗧𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 – Accurate, up-to-date financials aren’t just for tax season—they’re crucial for securing funding, negotiating contracts, and even planning for an eventual sale.

🔹𝗖𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗶𝘀-𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗼𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗕𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 – Jeremy explains why systems and planning allow you to pivot during tough times, like the pandemic, and seize new opportunities instead of scrambling.

🔹𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝗺𝗮𝗹𝗹, 𝗦𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝗺𝗮𝗿𝘁 – From setting up a reliable accounting system to adopting a mindset that values clarity over chaos, these are the first steps to transforming your business’s financial health.

This episode will open your eyes to how much more your financial systems can do for you—when you treat them as tools for growth, not just compliance.

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 #construction #financials #taxes

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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