Modern Craftsman is more than just a podcast. It’s a community. A hub for those in this industry to promote excellence, education, knowledge and respect. To share what they’ve done right and what they’ve done wrong. To talk about building, life, leadership, mental health and everything in between. And we want to partner with vendors, brands and people that share the same goals: to make people better, to make the industry better and to advocate for a better life in the trades.
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Jeff Sweenor discusses his custom home-building business, sharing details about projects, marketing strategies, and lessons learned from his Builder 20 group. He also talks about balancing growth and quality when managing a large team. Find our guest. https://sweenorbuilders.com/our-team/ Modern Craftsman Partnerships Andersen Windows Buildertrend …
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Endweek with Nick: Construction Coordination
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Nick Schiffer discusses the progress of 45 White Oak, detailing solutions to delays, plans for high performance features like insulation and windows, and sourcing of materials like white oak. He also provides updates on electrical, plumbing, HVAC, roofing, and continues working with trades to complete the house. The Modern Craftsman: linktr.ee/mode…
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Midweek with Tyler: Business Lessons from Parenting
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Tyler Grace discusses coaching his daughters in softball and the importance of being coachable. He reflects on teaching his daughters life lessons through sports and how being open to feedback is crucial for growth both personally and professionally. The Modern Craftsman: linktr.ee/moderncraftsmanpodcast Find Our Hosts: Tyler Grace Podcast Produced…
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#313 Balancing Creativity & Financial Stability with Tyler Thomas Blaine
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Tyler Thomas Blaine joins the guys to discuss balancing creative passions with financial stability in the construction industry. Find our guest. https://www.moderncraftsman.com Modern Craftsman Partnerships Andersen Windows Buildertrend The Modern Craftsman: linktr.ee/moderncraftsmanpodcast Find Our Hosts: Nick Schiffer Tyler Grace Podcast Produced…
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Midweek with Tyler: Developing Accurate Scopes of Work and Budgets
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Tyler Grace discusses his experience pricing a job for an existing customer and meeting with subcontractors on site to develop accurate scopes of work and budgets. The Modern Craftsman: linktr.ee/moderncraftsmanpodcast Find Our Hosts: Tyler Grace Podcast Produced By: Motif Media Tyler's Top Blogs: How I Started My Business Books that Build Site Pro…
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#312 Custom Kitchens with Charles Kinard
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Charles Kinard discusses his journey starting a high-end residential cabinetry business in Mississippi while Nick Schiffer and Tyler Grace talk about challenges small businesses face with pricing, efficiency, and the potential benefits of AI in simplifying the kitchen design and cabinetry process. https://www.instagram.com/323woodwork Modern Crafts…
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Endweek with Nick: Building a Home Without Compromise
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Nick Schiffer discusses the progress being made on 45 White Oak a unique speculative build without compromise, detailing decisions around windows, walls, structural elements, and waterproofing different areas of the multi-level building. The Modern Craftsman: linktr.ee/moderncraftsmanpodcast Find Our Hosts: Nick Schiffer Construction Company Handbo…
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Midweek with Tyler: Accurate Scopes of Work
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Tyler Grace discusses his approach to pre-construction planning and budgeting for upcoming kitchen renovation projects, sharing insights on how he develops accurate scopes of work and budgets to ensure fairness for subs, customers, and himself as a small business owner. The Modern Craftsman: linktr.ee/moderncraftsmanpodcast Find Our Hosts: Tyler Gr…
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#311 Sustainable Construction with Ben Bogie
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Ben Bogie shares his knowledge of high-performance construction practices and sustainable building materials while developing systems to improve the industry and make these techniques accessible to all. https://www.instagram.com/benbogie Modern Craftsman Partnerships Andersen Windows Buildertrend The Modern Craftsman: linktr.ee/moderncraftsmanpodca…
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Midweek with Tyler: Simplifying Business Operations
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Tyler Grace discusses his upcoming construction projects and business operations, preconstruction work, and the challenges of being a subcontractor versus going direct to customers. He emphasizes creating a profitable small business model with minimal hours and overhead. The Modern Craftsman: linktr.ee/moderncraftsmanpodcast Find Our Hosts: Tyler G…
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#310 Home Improvement with Zachary Dettmore
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Zachary Dettmore discusses his experience working on a renovation project for This Old House, including how he bid the job without knowing the challenges of filming, and his goals for continually improving and scaling up his home improvement business. https://www.dettmore.com/ Modern Craftsman Partnerships Andersen Windows Buildertrend The Modern C…
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Endweek with Nick: Conscious Craftsmanship
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Matt Berman & Andrew Kline of Workshop APD, James Rob of Madera, and Nick Schiffer of NS Builders discuss design philosophies and approaches to using natural materials, emphasizing simplicity, honesty, and craftsmanship. They also share stories of past projects and lessons learned about balancing modern and traditional design elements. Matt Berman …
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Midweek with Tyler: Creating Resources to Help Other Builders
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Tyler Grace discusses his plans to create resources for builders on the Modern Craftsman website to help listeners beyond consulting calls, while also seeking listener feedback to improve the podcast and website content. The Modern Craftsman: linktr.ee/moderncraftsmanpodcast Find Our Hosts: Tyler Grace Podcast Produced By: Motif Media Tyler's Top B…
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#309 Nick & Tyler Try to Overcome Imposter Syndrome
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Nick Schiffer reflects on his past experience as a project manager and questions his identity as a builder while struggling with imposter syndrome, as Tyler Grace discusses balancing career growth while maintaining a flexible work-life balance as a small remodeler. Modern Craftsman Partnerships Andersen Windows Buildertrend The Modern Craftsman: li…
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Midweek with Tyler: Building in Belize
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Tyler Grace shares his experiences building a house in Belize with his father and returning home from vacation, discussing the culture, construction practices, and cost of living in Belize while outlining his plans to develop helpful resources for small construction businesses on his website. The Modern Craftsman: linktr.ee/moderncraftsmanpodcast F…
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#308 Inspections with Austin Katje
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Austin Katje joins to discuss balancing business growth and personal life while working in the construction industry. The guys also share experiences with career choices, managing diverse projects, learning from mistakes, and finding hobbies outside of work. Jeff Sweenor aslo joins as a guest co-host. Austin Katje https://veldco.com/ Guest co-host …
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Midweek with Tyler: Navigating slowdowns
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Tyler Grace provides advice to a young contractor experiencing a slowdown in business, encouraging him to focus on relationships and goals over quick money. The Modern Craftsman: linktr.ee/moderncraftsmanpodcast Find Our Hosts: Tyler Grace Podcast Produced By: Motif Media Tyler's Top Blogs: How I Started My Business Books that Build Site Protection…
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