Leading From Every Level: Breaking Barriers in Construction w/ Meli Figueres

Our CEO, Meli Figueras, joins Scott Peper on The Mobilization Mindset to share insights on construction leadership, cash flow discipline, and building a business rooted in trust and accountability.

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February 5, 2026

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Leading From Every Level: Breaking Barriers in Construction w/ Meli Figueres

Podcast Feature: The Mobilization Mindset

Our CEO, Meli Figueras, was featured on The Mobilization Mindset with host Scott Peper for an in-depth, real-world conversation on leadership in the construction industry. In this episode, Meli shares her journey from corporate leadership into the field and the lessons learned while operating and scaling a construction and concrete restoration company.

The discussion explores the realities of construction cash flow, the responsibility behind payroll, and why alignment between project management and accounting is critical to a company’s financial health. Meli also highlights the importance of trust, consistency, accountability, and staying close to the field values that matter more than titles or resumes when building a strong, sustainable organization.

This episode offers valuable insight for contractors, operators, and construction leaders focused on responsible growth, strong team culture, and long-term success.

🎧 Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-w6pWlEnpBo