Turning the spotlight on skilled trades reveals opportunities many people never hear about—and that’s exactly the focus of this Construction MF'ers Podcast episode!

Join our CEO and Founder, Scott Peper, as he speaks with Stacey Holsinger, Founder of Steel Toe Communications and Chat CTE. Stacey is leading the charge to attract young, diverse talent into construction by sharing real stories and transparent insights about the benefits, salaries, and career paths in skilled trades.

This episode arrives just in time for #NationalApprenticeshipWeek (November 17-23), a celebration of the value apprentices add to our workforce, where Stacey and Scott explore key topics for anyone curious about a career in construction:

🔹 𝗦𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 & 𝗕𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗳𝗶𝘁𝘀: Get the real story on what skilled trade professionals earn and how these earnings compare to traditional college careers.

🔹 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗿𝘂𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗡𝗲𝘅𝘁 𝗚𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Learn how genuine, short-form video content on platforms like TikTok and Instagram is connecting trades with young talent.

🔹 𝗕𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗚𝗮𝗽 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗖𝗧𝗘: See how Stacey’s platform is showcasing authentic stories to close the gap between industry veterans and career explorers.

🔹 𝗡𝗮𝘃𝗶𝗴𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽𝘀: Understand why apprenticeships are crucial for building a skilled workforce and how they open up clear career paths for young people.

🔹 𝗛𝗶𝗱𝗱𝗲𝗻 𝗦𝗸𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗱 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗲 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗿𝘀: Discover overlooked fields like underwater welding and elevator mechanics that offer lucrative, fulfilling work.

If you’re looking to explore a rewarding career in skilled trades or if you’re a contractor seeking innovative ways to attract and engage new talent, this episode is waiting just for you. 

Stacey and Scott discuss practical strategies like using storytelling and social media to showcase real employee experiences, diving into transparent salary discussions to boost credibility, and emphasizing the role of apprenticeships in building a skilled workforce. You’ll learn how focusing on authentic communication, career development, and the unique benefits of skilled trades can help highlight the construction industry’s potential to a new generation—just in time for National Apprenticeship Week.

Learn more about National Apprenticeship Week (Nov 17-23): https://www.apprenticeship.gov/national-apprenticeship-week 

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From balancing cash flow to dealing with every setback that could delay or derail a project, resilience is the name of the construction game. In the 79th podcast episode, Scott Peper sits down with Ryan Blankers and Eric Diaz, founders of Cattlemen Construction, who share hard-won insights from their dual roles as contractors and consultants—true Construction MF’ers who know the ins and outs of managing high-stakes projects.

Starting with a $500 million development and moving to their own company focused on QSR and retail projects, Ryan and Eric reveal what it takes to thrive when every detail counts—and every dollar matters. But it doesn’t stop there. Ryan and Eric bring experience from all sides, from large-scale builds to single-tenant projects, working across the entire construction chain. They’ve built their reputation on two core principles: finding creative ways to save clients money and delivering value through partnership, even as the construction landscape constantly evolves.

Closer look in the episode:

🔹 𝗦𝘂𝗿𝘃𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗮𝘀𝗵 𝗙𝗹𝗼𝘄 𝗖𝗿𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗵𝗲𝘀 – Ryan and Eric share how mastering cash flow keeps projects on track, with real examples of handling unexpected financial challenges.

🔹 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘂𝗹𝘁𝗮𝗻𝘁’𝘀 𝗣𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 – By thinking like developers, they challenge traditional approaches to create sustainable, cost-effective solutions tailored to client needs.

🔹 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗩𝗮𝗹𝘂𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽𝘀 – They discuss how strong, trust-based client relationships help them handle tough conversations and make smarter, shared decisions.

🔹 𝗔𝗱𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗡𝗲𝘄𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗿𝘀 – Emphasizing construction’s unique growth potential, they share insights for young professionals on navigating challenges and proving their resilience.

🔹 𝗟𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵-𝗥𝗶𝘀𝗸 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁𝘀 – Hear about their strategies for managing risks in high-stakes projects and why being proactive is essential.

🔹 𝗜𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝗻 𝗧𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲𝘀 – Discover how they adapt and innovate under market pressures, turning obstacles into opportunities for client savings.

Tune in to learn how Ryan and Eric have made a difference in construction—and how you can too.

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#construction #resilience #cashflow

Starting and scaling a business isn’t all success stories and smooth sailing—it’s filled with tough choices, setbacks, and the real-life challenges most entrepreneurs face. In this episode of The Construction MF'ers podcast, Scott Peper, our CEO and Founder, sits down with Todd Schweitzer, an accomplished entrepreneur with a track record of building and selling multiple companies. Together, they go beyond the wins, diving into the decisions, failures, and personal sacrifices that define real business growth.

Todd and Scott cover key insights for anyone navigating the entrepreneurial journey:

🔹𝗙𝗮𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗛𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗵𝗼𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀: Todd talks about how to make difficult decisions, like prioritizing payroll over personal expenses, and why it’s essential to plan for these moments.

🔹𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴: Learn Todd's "shutdown" strategy—a way to take stock, plan ahead, and keep growth sustainable as your business adds layers of complexity.

🔹𝗦𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗨𝗽 𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗺𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗦𝘂𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀: Find out why assigning roles based on people’s strengths is critical as your business scales.

🔹𝗡𝗮𝘃𝗶𝗴𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗚𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝘀: Todd shares his insights on building credibility and handling long payment cycles to keep cash flow steady.

🔹𝗧𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝗲𝘁𝗯𝗮𝗰𝗸𝘀 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗼 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗴𝘁𝗵: Learn why challenges are not only inevitable but vital for refining strategy and building resilience.

If you’re building or growing a business, Todd’s grounded advice and Scott’s insights make this episode a valuable listen on facing the ups and downs of entrepreneurship with strategy and purpose.

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Stalled projects, slow payments, and an aging workforce—if you’re in construction, you know these are more than just buzzwords. They’re the reality. And the cash flow issues plaguing the industry? Those go deeper than just late payments or retainage.

In this podcast episode, our CEO, Scott Peper, goes straight to the heart of the problem: 𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗯𝗮𝗻𝗸𝘀 𝘀𝗼 𝗵𝗲𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘀? 

He dissects the frustrating truth—banks have a hard time assessing the risks involved because construction lacks the standardized financial information they’re used to seeing.

But just because traditional banks can’t help doesn’t mean you’re out of options.

Scott lays out how contractors can stay ahead of the game by doing what most don’t—treating their business like a multi-million-dollar operation from day one. It’s not about waiting for things to go wrong before scrambling for solutions. It’s about being proactive, organizing your financials, hiring the right accountant early, and building a customer-centric approach that sets you apart from the competition.

Here’s what we cover in this episode:

🔹 Why banks are reluctant to finance construction projects and what alternative steps you can take
🔹 How organizing your financials and creating a strong infrastructure is a real game-changer
🔹 Alternative funding sources—friends, family, credit cards, or specialized loan programs—to keep your projects moving
🔹 Why systems and processes aren’t just for big businesses—getting them in place now can help you survive the rough spots and thrive when the opportunities come

From understanding how to manage progressive billing and prime contracts to setting up the right financial structure early on, listen to real-world advice that you can put into practice today.

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#cashflow #construction #constructionindustry

Navigating the world of government contracting can be daunting. The maze of regulations, the unique bidding processes, and the stark differences from private sector business models often leave even seasoned entrepreneurs scratching their heads. 

Have you ever wondered why successful private businesses struggle when they venture into government contracts? Or why submitting dozens of RFPs hasn't yielded a single win?

In this episode of The Construction MF'ers podcast, Scott Peper, our CEO and Founder, sits down with Michael LeJeune, a leading expert in government contracting, a best-selling author, Partner at RSM Federal, and the voice behind the Game Changers podcast. Michael pull back the curtain on why so many businesses stumble in government contracting arena and explore actionable strategies that can lead to real success.

Key Takeaways:

🔹 𝗗𝗶𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗕𝗲𝘁𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗚𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗦𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝗕𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀: Understand why applying private sector strategies to government contracting often leads to failure.

🔹 𝗧𝗵𝗲 '𝗥𝘂𝗹𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗧𝗵𝗿𝗲𝗲𝘀' 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝘆: Learn Michael's method for scaling contracts by starting small and building credibility.

🔹 𝗣𝗶𝘁𝗳𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 '𝗠𝗶𝗱𝗱𝗹𝗲𝗺𝗮𝗻 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝘆': Discover why acting as a middleman without full engagement can lead to significant financial loss.

🔹 𝗖𝗼𝘀𝘁𝗹𝘆 𝗠𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲𝘀 𝗦𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀: Hear about businesses that lost thousands—even millions—due to simple oversights, and how to avoid them.

🔹 𝗣𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵: Find out why thorough research is essential in government contracting for a competitive edge.

🔹 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗪𝗶𝘁𝗵𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗕𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗕𝗮𝗻𝗸: Michael emphasizes utilizing free resources and education before making substantial investments.

Don't let the complexities of government contracting deter you from tapping into its lucrative opportunities. 

Equip yourself with the knowledge to succeed where others fail. Tune in now and take the first step toward government contracting success.

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#governmentcontracting #govcon #businessgrowth

Ever been in the middle of a project, wondering how you're going to keep it moving because cash flow is tight? Maybe you’ve landed some big contracts but now feel like you're out over your skis, unsure how to handle the upfront costs and keep the momentum going. Or perhaps a bad project set you back, and you're questioning if now is the right time to push forward again.

All of those doubts? They’re normal in construction.

In this episode of The Construction MF’ers podcast, Scott Peper, CEO of Mobilization Funding, talks directly to you if you’ve ever asked yourself, “Am I good enough to keep this project or business moving forward?”. Scott shares how and why Mobilization Funding’s lending program was designed to fix the cash flow struggles that subcontractors face over and over again—especially in the construction industry, where milestone-based billing and progress invoicing create cash flow nightmares.

Episode Highlights:

🔹 𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗘𝗮𝗿𝗹𝘆 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝘀 𝗞𝗲𝘆: Lack of early financial planning—not slow payments—is the real issue. Scott explains how knowing your cash needs upfront changes everything.

🔹 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗖𝗮𝘀𝗵 𝗙𝗹𝗼𝘄 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗽: Mismanaged vendors, labor, and timelines cause chaos. Scott shows how to decode and manage these details from the start.

🔹 𝗦𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗖𝗮𝘀𝗵 𝗙𝗹𝗼𝘄 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗖𝗮𝗻 𝗨𝘀𝗲 𝗡𝗼𝘄: Practical tips to fix cash flow today—better vendor terms, labor strategies, and precise project planning.

🔹 𝗟𝗼𝗮𝗻𝘀 𝗧𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗔𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗻 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗖𝗮𝘀𝗵 𝗙𝗹𝗼𝘄: Discover how our lending model provides the capital you need when you need it—without the pressure of repaying before you get paid.

🔹 𝗦𝘂𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗦𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘀: Learn how subcontractors went from cash flow crises to sustainable growth by using these strategies to stay ahead of financial stress.

🔹 𝗛𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗕𝗶𝗴 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗥𝗶𝘀𝗸𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲: Scott shares how to manage large-scale projects without losing control, using smart cash flow strategies to reduce stress and risk.

Stop letting cash flow hold you back. 

Tune in to learn how to break the cycle and grow with confidence.

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#lending #construction #cashflow

Are you looking to unlock the next level of growth for your construction business but aren't sure what's holding you back? In this episode of the Construction MF'ers podcast, Scott Peper, our CEO and Founder, sits down with Thomas Gilman, owner of Driving Business Growth, who shares how his unique background as a chemical engineer and MBA graduate equips him to help businesses understand how they appear from the outside looking in—and why that's crucial for growth.

Together, they explore the often-overlooked aspects of business that can hinder growth, such as compliance issues, business credit, and banking behaviors. Thomas reveals his process for scanning businesses to identify these hidden obstacles and offers practical solutions to overcome them. If you've ever felt like you're grinding away without seeing the results you want, this episode is packed with insights to help you break through those barriers.

Episode Highlights:

🔹𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗢𝘂𝘁𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲-𝗜𝗻 𝗣𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲: Discover why understanding how your business is viewed externally can unlock new opportunities.

🔹𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗼𝗻 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗣𝗶𝘁𝗳𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘀: Learn about the compliance issues that often go unnoticed but can significantly impact your bankability.

🔹𝗕𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗕𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗖𝗿𝗲𝗱𝗶𝘁: Find out how establishing credit with all four business credit bureaus can enhance your access to capital.

🔹𝗕𝗮𝗻𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗕𝗲𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗶𝗼𝗿𝘀 𝗠𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿: Understand how your banking habits affect lenders' perceptions and your ability to secure financing.

🔹𝗢𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘄𝘁𝗵 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗮𝘂𝘀: Thomas and Scott discuss strategies for business owners to step back, reassess, and plan for scalable growth.

🔹𝗡𝗲𝘁𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝘀 𝗮 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗽𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿: Explore the underrated value of networking across all facets of your business—not just for sales.

🔹𝗔𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗔𝗱𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲: Hear Thomas's top tips, including the importance of being well-capitalized and staying flexible in your business approach.

🔧 Key Takeaways:

- Without systematic processes, scalable growth is impossible—streamline operations to support expansion.
- Perception is everything—enhancing bankability improves how lenders and vendors view your business.
- Small compliance errors can raise fraud flags—ensure accuracy to prevent major obstacles.
- Strong internal foundations—processes, culture, and financial management—are crucial for sustained growth.
- Networking and adaptability are essential—flexibility helps navigate construction industry complexities.

Thomas's insights provide a roadmap for business owners to eliminate hidden growth obstacles. By focusing on external perceptions and refining internal operations, you can set your company on a path to sustainable success. Discover how to optimize processes, enhance bankability, and achieve the growth you've been striving for.

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Cash flow is more than just numbers on a spreadsheet—it’s the backbone of your construction business, and one wrong move can send your entire operation into chaos. In this episode, Scott Peper, our CEO and Founder, reveals what it really takes to manage cash flow and stay profitable, especially in a volatile market.

Scott shares the stories and lessons learned from financing hundreds of construction projects over the last decade—often learned from painful mistakes. Whether it’s managing delays, dealing with inefficiencies, or navigating the massive financial swings that come with large commercial contracts, we have seen it all, and now we are breaking it down for you.

Episode Highlights:

🔹 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗜𝗻𝗲𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝘆: Inefficiency is the top profit killer in construction. Delays and unexpected labor costs trigger a chain reaction of issues between GCs, subs, and suppliers. Scott shares examples of how just a few extra weeks on-site can wipe out margins.

🔹 𝗦𝗺𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗯𝗹𝗲𝗺𝘀 𝗕𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗕𝗶𝗴 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗕𝘂𝗿𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘀: A $10,000 mistake on a small project might be manageable, but add a zero, and you’ve got a $100,000 problem that could sink your business. Scott explains how the bigger the project, the bigger the cash flow challenges, and why unč.derstanding cash flow dynamics is crucial for survival.

🔹 𝗔𝘃𝗼𝗶𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗙𝗮𝘀𝘁-𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘄𝘁𝗵 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗽: Rapid growth without systems can lead to disaster. Scott shares a cautionary tale of a company that scaled too fast, mismanaged cash flow, and ended up in bankruptcy. He warns against filling cash gaps with high-interest debt like merchant cash advances.

🔹 𝗕𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗙𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Learn about five essentials for construction business success: the right people, enough capital, strong supplier relationships, and well-organized systems and processes. These are key to avoiding costly delays and ensuring sustainable growth.

Whether you're battling cash flow issues now or looking to scale your business responsibly, this episode is packed with actionable insights to help you stay profitable, avoid common pitfalls, and build a resilient construction business.

Key Takeaways:

- Inefficiency is the number one killer of margins in construction projects.
- Growth without systems can destroy your business—know how to scale responsibly.
- Always track cash flow—small problems quickly become large financial burdens.
- Strong foundations—people, systems, capital, and supplier relationships—are key to sustainable success.

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What does it take to make it in the high-stress, ever-changing world of construction? 

In this episode of The Construction MF'ers podcast, Scott Peper, our CEO and Founder, sits down with Lee Mudd, President and Founder of RLM Underground, to discuss the real-life obstacles contractors face every day. 

From figuring out how to handle tricky cash flow situations to managing a growing team, Lee breaks down the raw reality of what it’s like to run a construction business in an industry known for its unpredictability. Their conversation uncovers the mindset and grit needed to get through the hardest challenges—when failure isn’t an option, and the stakes are higher than ever. Lee also shares the story of building RLM Underground, a company that handles everything from underground telecom work to aerial construction and project engineering, and the tough lessons he’s learned along the way.

Episode Highlights:

🔹 𝗕𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗠𝗶𝗻𝗱𝘀𝗲𝘁: Lee shares how he built his company from scratch, learning everything on the fly. 
🔹 𝗙𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗹𝘆 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗮𝗰𝗵: Lee's leadership style focuses on treating employees like family, driving RLM Underground's growth. 
🔹 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗦𝘂𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀: The role of strong processes in scaling a business and avoiding costly mistakes. 
🔹 𝗟𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗲𝗱: How honest, direct feedback from his team reshaped Lee's leadership approach.

Key Takeaways:

- Building a strong, family-like company culture is crucial for success.
- Managing cash flow challenges is essential as your business grows.
- Implementing the right processes can make or break your company's growth.
- Listening to your team’s feedback can improve leadership and company culture.

Lee’s insights offer a different look into the realities of the construction industry and what it takes to survive—and thrive. Tune in to learn from his experiences and find out how you can avoid common pitfalls while leading your business. Hit Subscribe or Like, and share this episode with anyone looking to grow their construction business!

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Cash flow is the lifeblood of any construction business and the deciding factor between keeping your doors open or shutting them for good. In the latest podcast episode, Scott Peper, our CEO and Founder, talks straight about the three biggest cash flow mistakes contractors make—and how they can literally wreck your business.

🔹 𝗠𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲 #𝟭: 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗕𝗮𝗻𝗸 𝗕𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗜𝘀 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗔𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗮𝘀𝗵: Just because you see money in your bank account doesn’t mean you can use it. Scott explains why relying on your bank balance alone is a bad move, and how not knowing the difference between your bank balance and ledger balance can put you in serious trouble.

🔹 𝗠𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲 #𝟮: 𝗡𝗼𝘁 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗮𝘀𝗵 𝗙𝗹𝗼𝘄 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝘂𝗹𝗮𝗿𝗹𝘆: Most people don’t have a cash flow report or any system in place, which leads to making decisions based on pressure from suppliers or clients. Scott shows how this lack of planning can throw your projects off track.

🔹 𝗠𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲 #𝟯: 𝗙𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗼 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗻 𝗖𝗮𝘀𝗵 𝗙𝗹𝗼𝘄 𝗔𝗰𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗹𝘆: Too many contractors plan their cash flow based on everything going perfectly, but that never happens. Scott digs into why this mistake leaves you short and scrambling to cover costs.

Key Takeaways:

- Cash flow is the make-or-break factor for your business.
- Stress-test your cash flow before each project to avoid problems.
- Real-world examples show why planning ahead matters.
- Poor cash flow forecasting leads to debt, stress, and bad decisions.

Scott has worked with hundreds of businesses and projects, and he’s sharing the key takeaways that can save your business from the same fate. Avoid these mistakes, use a cash flow tool, and start making informed, proactive decisions to protect your business.

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