The Mobilization Mindset

Welcome to the latest episode of Construction MF'ers podcast! In this episode, Scott Peper, CEO and Co-Founder of Mobilization Funding, introduces Robert Schwartz, the founder, and CEO of Metro Capital, who is a debt consolidation and renegotiation consultant. While some may wonder why a direct lender is featuring a debt consultant on its' construction podcast, we believe in offering sol...

In the new episode of Construction MF’ers podcast, our CEO and Co-founder, Scott Peper, collaborates with Kyle Medley, Director at Thomas Financial, to unravel the intricacies of corporate retirement plans.  If you are business owner of any size you will learn how this powerful tool can not only enhance the benefits for your team and you individually, but can kick start and fuel your personal reti...

Join Scott Peper, our CEO and Co-Founder, as he dives deep with Jerry Aliberti, Principal at Pro-Accel, an expert in Estimating, Operations, and Project Management.  Jerry's experience was forged over two decades in NYC's construction scene. Discover the secrets to shining in the construction industry, managing relationships with general contractors, and handling on-site challenges like...

Hey everyone, welcome to the new episode of Construction MF’ers podcast! In this episode we've got a special guest, Ken Wright. Ken has a very unique perspective from his time in the construction game which is measured in decades.  Ken has started, run and sold his own subcontracting business, held leadership positions with a large general contractor, to starting his own lending company in th...

Meet Matt Graves, the brains behind Construction Yeti and a construction project management expert. In this engaging Construction MF’ers podcast episode, Matt shares his journey from his days at Texas A&M, realizing engineering wasn't for him, to launching his own blog that now has more than 1,000 subscribers in less than 12 months. Discover his transition to the real world, where textboo...

Welcome to the new episode of the Construction MF’ers podcast! In this informative episode, hosted by Scott Peper, CEO and Co-Founder of Mobilization Funding, we dive into the importance of marketing your construction business for success. Our special guests, Stacey Holsinger from Steel Toe Communications and Seth Fargher from Heightened Creative, join us to share their expert insights on how mark...

Delve into the intricate world of government contracts with Eric Coffie, the mastermind (Founder & Chief Executive Officer) behind GovCon Giants .  In the premiere episode of Season Three of the Construction MF’ers podcast, we unpack the nuances of government contracting, from the foundational steps of setting up a business to the complexities of proposal writing and bidding. Eric shares inval...

In the second episode of the Season Three of the Construction MF'ers podcast, we are joined by Alex Kraft, Founder & CEO of Heave, a groundbreaking company likened to the 'Uber for heavy equipment service'. Heave is delivering a NEW customer experience to Contractors that need their heavy equipment serviced by certified technicians.  In the past, the dealers were the only option...

Dive deep into the transformative impact of LinkedIn and the myths clouding the construction sector in a new episode of Construction MF’ers podcast! Wally Adamchik,  President of FireStarter Speaking and Consulting, shares his latest "People in Construction" report.  His insights on leadership, management, and other key attributes that lead to success are perfect for anyone in the busine...

Accounting and finance are critical to all businesses, but for Construction, it matters more than most, and not just any Accountant or accounting firm can give you what is needed.  Suzanne Cox is a Construction accounting expert, and in this episode, she will cover all the basics and how to make sure you choose the right accountant for your business.

If you would like to know how best to attack a new job or even an industry like construction, you will want to watch and listen to our interview with Shannon Tymosko.  She is an Electrical Apprentice, a huge advocate for the skilled trades, and extremely passionate about mental health.  Shannon has created an amazing following on LinkedIn by sharing her genuine and honest stories with a great flar...

Today we met with Steve Cona, President of Associated Building Contractors (ABC), Gulf Coast Chapter.  Steve and I discuss the impact of the supply chain delays, labor shortages, and why there is no better time than now to enter the trades.  For companies, the opportunity to hire and develop the next wave of talent entering into the construction industry will be the separator that measures the mos...

Today on The Real MF'ers I sit down with Wally Adamchik, Founder & Lead Trainer of FireStarter Speaking and Consulting. Wally and I have a great conversation about leading teams and creating a culture that a team can succeed in. We discuss: -> The different types Leadership and what is produced from each -> How to create a culture that will lead a team to win together -> Why lead...

Hey MF'ers! It's been an amazing first season. In this mini-episode, Scott and Autumn discuss their favorite episodes, Mobilization Funding's new Do Your Part mission, their free Cash Flow Calculator, and what YOU can look forward to in Season 2!  Important Links:  https://mobilizationfunding.com/cashflow/ https://mobilizationfunding.com/do-your-part/ Autumn's email a.sullivan@...

The construction industry has been notoriously slow to change. Benjamin Holmgren, Chief Customer Officer at BuildWitt, is ready to change that. He and the BuildWitt crew are shaking up the industry with training, recruiting, and marketing services that focus on empowerment and excellence. In today's episode, we're talking about how to create an employee flywheel, dad jokes, and why recru...

Alex Kraft's company Heave is changing the way contractors find the equipment they need. In this episode of The Real MF'ers, Alex talks to Scott and Autumn about technology, leadership, basketball, and what it means to build your brand on value in the construction industry.  Links:  https://heave.co/ https://www.mobilizationfunding.com

Robyn Donaldson is an incredible force for positive change in the construction industry. In this episode of The Real MF'ers, Scott and Autumn sit down with Robyn to talk about her experiences in the construction industry, finding her niche and competing with the "big" guys, and how we can inspire kids coming up through high school and even grade school to consider skilled trades and...

In this episode of The Real MF'ers, we sit down with Seth Fargher, owner of Construction Video Pros.  We're going to talk about digital marketing, parenting, blowing shit up, and the power of storytelling to solve some of the construction industry's toughest challenges.  Important Links https://www.constructionvideopros.com/ https://mobilizationfunding.com/

When you focus on the finish line, it's easy to miss your next step.  Kalvin Weathersby, Owner and President of  Power Civil Construction Services, sat down with The Real MF'ers team to talk about how he has achieved his success by breaking down big goals into actionable tasks, learning from his mistakes, and taking life one day at a time.  Like what you heard? Subscribe to our newslette...

In this episode of THE REAL MF'ERs, Scott Peper sits down with Matt Vetter, VP of Schafer Construction. Matt shares how his approach to team building focuses on core values and extends beyond his team to all of the trade partners on a construction project. Like what you heard? Subscribe to our newsletter: https://mobilizationfunding.com/newsletter-subscriptions/ Links: Schafer Construction -...

Andrew Ammons is the founder and president of ACR Roofing, an incredibly successful commercial roofing company located in Texas. Andrew shared a secret with us during this episode: He isn’t super passionate about roofing. What he IS crazy passionate about is building processes that work and building up people to perform at their best and achieve their goals. In this episode of THE REAL MF’ERS, And...

The construction industry has the 2nd highest rate of suicide in the U.S. Globally, the numbers aren't much better. Construction is a tough job for a lot of reasons: time spent away from family, seasonal wage fluctuations, physical injuries, substance abuse, and a "suck it up" culture that can silence any cries for help. But, it doesn't have to be that way. In this special epis...

In this episode of The Real MF'ers, Scott Peper sits down with Garrett Moss, owner and president of Moss Utilities. Garrett and Scott talk about the culture of construction, building your business by putting your team first, and why clean trucks are about more than "showing off." Visit Moss Utilities: https://mossutilities.com/ Visit Mobilization Funding: https://mobilizationfunding...

Our friends at Levelset conducted a Women in Construction survey and the results revealed a fascinating and complex landscape of challenges AND opportunity for women in the industry.  MF Marketing Director Autumn Sullivan sat down with Laura Gross, Membership Director of ABC Florida Gulf Coast, and Lori Drake,  Community Manager for Payment Professionals at Levelset, to discuss the data and their...

Only 13% of construction businesses are owned by women. Earthbound Construction is one of the fastest growing female-owned enterprises in the Southeast. It's easy to see why. Owner Michelle Bonam has cultivated a team of seasoned construction veterans bringing over 50 years of expertise to every project and built a culture of high standards and superior performance. Learn more at:  https://ww...