In this episode of the Leadership and Learning Podcast, host Randy Goruk welcomes Scott Peper, CEO of Mobilization Funding and co-author of Field Tested: Lessons on Leading, Losing, and Winning in Construction.

Scott shares why he and Herb Sargent wrote the book and how its real-world stories offer practical lessons for leaders in construction and beyond. They discuss building a solid business, establishing financial foundations, leading teams, and preparing for growth.

Scott also explains why core values must guide everyday behavior, how cultural misalignment can put an acquisition at risk, and how leaders can learn from others’ mistakes when making decisions about hiring, pricing, finances, and expansion.