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The Modern Craftsman Podcast The Modern Craftsman
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4.7 • 119 Ratings
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The Modern Craftsman Podcast is a platform for professional craftsmen to tell real and relatable stories about the industry and market they live and work in. It is a free-flowing conversation that allows guests and hosts to dig deep into challenges and successes faced in the field and dissect real-life situations. If you are a general contractor, carpenter, design professional, architect, project manager, or craftsmen from across the nation this podcast will touch upon current issues in your field. Modern Craftsman guests include Norm Abrams, Gary Katz, Tom Silva, Brent Hull, Tim Uhler, Jeff Sweenor, Kevin O'conner and many more! The show is hosted by Nick Schiffer, Tyler Grace and Johnny Hourihan.
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#162 Timber framing with Ted Benson
Ted Benson joins the guys for a legendary conversation about timber framing. Johnny is almost brought to tears... Tune is for a great one!
Where to find our guest:
https://www.instagram.com/beam_team/
www.bensonwood.com
This episode is brought to you by Duration Moulding and Millwork.
DURATION is the industry leader in Poly-Ash moulding, millwork, beveled siding, and custom siding. Our products are available throughout the U.S.
https://www.durationmillwork.com/
https://www.instagram.com/durationmouldingandmillwork/
Where to find our hosts:
Nick Schiffer
https://www.instagram.com/nsbuilders/
https://bit.ly/nsbuildersyoutube
Tyler Grace
https://www.instagram.com/trghomeconcepts/
John Hourihan
https://www.instagram.com/heresjohnnyh/
https://www.instagram.com/vintagebuilders/
The Modern Craftsman
https://www.instagram.com/the.moderncraftsman/
Music:
"Dessert" by Nate Gusakov -
#Revisiting a Classic with Kevin O'Connor
Due to some serious technical issues this week we will be reposting episode #40 with Kevin O'Connor. Kevin is the host of the legendary PBS series This Old House and in this conversation that took place over 2 years ago, the guys discuss the future of the trades and being romantic vs. practical.
Episode #40 is a Modern Craftsman Classic. We don't normally repost older podcasts BUT if your new to the podcast this is a must listen and for those that have heard it, we'll have a new episode out as soon as possible. Thank you for understanding!
Where to find our guest:
https://www.instagram.com/kevinoconnortoh/
This Old House
This episode is brought to you by Duration Moulding and Millwork.
DURATION is the industry leader in Poly-Ash moulding, millwork, beveled siding, and custom siding. Our products are available throughout the U.S.
https://www.durationmillwork.com/
https://www.instagram.com/durationmouldingandmillwork/
Where to find our hosts:
Nick Schiffer
https://www.instagram.com/nsbuilders/
https://bit.ly/nsbuildersyoutube
Tyler Grace
https://www.instagram.com/trghomeconcepts/
John Hourihan
https://www.instagram.com/heresjohnnyh/
https://www.instagram.com/vintagebuilders/
The Modern Craftsman
https://www.instagram.com/the.moderncraftsman/
Music:
"Dessert" by Nate Gusakov -
#161 Panelization talk with Cape Cod Panel
Mike Riley and the Cape Cod Panel team join the guys to talk about the reality of panelization. They might even convince Johnny to try it on his next project... Tune in for a great one!
Where to find our guest:
https://www.instagram.com/cape_cod_panel/
capecodpanel.com
This episode is brought to you by Duration Moulding and Millwork.
DURATION is the industry leader in Poly-Ash moulding, millwork, beveled siding, and custom siding. Our products are available throughout the U.S.
https://www.durationmillwork.com/
https://www.instagram.com/durationmouldingandmillwork/
Where to find our hosts:
Nick Schiffer
https://www.instagram.com/nsbuilders/
https://bit.ly/nsbuildersyoutube
Tyler Grace
https://www.instagram.com/trghomeconcepts/
John Hourihan
https://www.instagram.com/heresjohnnyh/
https://www.instagram.com/vintagebuilders/
The Modern Craftsman
https://www.instagram.com/the.moderncraftsman/
Music:
"Dessert" by Nate Gusakov -
#160 Insider Carpenter Spencer Lewis returns
Spencer Lewis Quality trim carpentry with a production/value mindset. Fort Wayne, Indiana
Where to find our guest:
@insider_carpentry on Instagram.
youtube.com/insidercarpentry
This episode is brought to you by Duration Moulding and Millwork.
DURATION is the industry leader in Poly-Ash moulding, millwork, beveled siding, and custom siding. Our products are available throughout the U.S.
https://www.durationmillwork.com/
https://www.instagram.com/durationmouldingandmillwork/
Where to find our hosts:
Nick Schiffer
https://www.instagram.com/nsbuilders/
https://bit.ly/nsbuildersyoutube
Tyler Grace
https://www.instagram.com/trghomeconcepts/
John Hourihan
https://www.instagram.com/heresjohnnyh/
https://www.instagram.com/vintagebuilders/
The Modern Craftsman
https://www.instagram.com/the.moderncraftsman/
Music:
"Dessert" by Nate Gusakov -
#159 Corbin Clay retired at 38
Corbin Clay started the furniture company Azure which he grew from $0 to selling the company 4 years later and retiring at 38. Corbin tells us exactly how he did it.
Where to find our guest:
www.corbinclay.com
This episode is brought to you by Duration Moulding and Millwork.
DURATION is the industry leader in Poly-Ash moulding, millwork, beveled siding, and custom siding. Our products are available throughout the U.S.
https://www.durationmillwork.com/
https://www.instagram.com/durationmouldingandmillwork/
Where to find our hosts:
Nick Schiffer
https://www.instagram.com/nsbuilders/
https://bit.ly/nsbuildersyoutube
Tyler Grace
https://www.instagram.com/trghomeconcepts/
John Hourihan
https://www.instagram.com/heresjohnnyh/
https://www.instagram.com/vintagebuilders/
The Modern Craftsman
https://www.instagram.com/the.moderncraftsman/
Music:
"Dessert" by Nate Gusakov -
#158 RR Buildings aka Kyle Stumpenhorst
Kyle Stumpenhorst is the owner of RR Buildings based in Franklin Grove, IL where he specializes in custom post-frame structures.
Where to find our guest:
youtu.be/Z92ab_gLEv0
https://www.instagram.com/rrbuildings/
This episode is brought to you by Duration Moulding and Millwork.
DURATION is the industry leader in Poly-Ash moulding, millwork, beveled siding, and custom siding. Our products are available throughout the U.S.
https://www.durationmillwork.com/
https://www.instagram.com/durationmouldingandmillwork/
Where to find our hosts:
Nick Schiffer
https://www.instagram.com/nsbuilders/
https://bit.ly/nsbuildersyoutube
Tyler Grace
https://www.instagram.com/trghomeconcepts/
John Hourihan
https://www.instagram.com/heresjohnnyh/
https://www.instagram.com/vintagebuilders/
The Modern Craftsman
https://www.instagram.com/the.moderncraftsman/
Music:
"Dessert" by Nate Gusakov
Customer Reviews
Thanks for the career advice
I fell in love with Reno’s when I bought my house at 30. I was considering making carpentry a 2nd career for me but you guys really gave me a good inside look at the industry. I have run businesses for years but see my industry coming to an end. After talking with my buddies in the trade and listening to all your pods I realize I’m better suited with the capital I have to do real estate investing. I’m just finishing my 2nd house and it seems like an easier gig than starting a Reno business. I can still be a craftsman and take pride in my work but don’t have to deal with change orders or people undercutting you. I realize how fortunate I am to be able to make this decision but you guys really helped me guide my career. I have insane respect for anyone who has made it in the trades and a lot of compassion to those trying to make it work.
Best way to spend sanding time
I’m a cabinetmaker working in commercial millwork and I have a lot of bench time doing repetitive tasks... so this podcast has served me well to pass the time doing a thousand biscuits.
it’s So interesting to get the business information, the boss perspective, the entrepreneurial issues and the banter... it’s a great look into the side of business us bench guys aren’t privy too. Thanks for doing this.
Ted.
Good but...
I discovered the podcast 3 days ago thanks to Spencer Lewis.
I like it so far but...
I don't like that it is a bit elitist at time. Not every customer can afford high-end work. It's not because my customers can't pay me to do high-end work that I'm a mediocre carpenter. I have the skills to do high-end work too. There is not too much demand for it in my area. And more importantly, I don't the con that you guys have to sell a high-end job. Because reality is people don't know if a contractor is good or not. They just know if the contractor LOOKS and SOUNDS like a good contractor. Which is irrational and it takes a different set of skills to understand and play with that. I'm just a good carpenter, not a salesperson.
I like Spencer Lewis' approach to the job better. More rational, and more business oriented. And I'm not surprised at all he doesn't like to deal with clients and prefers to work as a sub.
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