415 episodes

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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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.

    Midweek with Tyler: Overcoming the "Starving Artist" Mindset in Business

    Midweek with Tyler: Overcoming the "Starving Artist" Mindset in Business

    Tyler discusses the "starving artist" mentality that plagues many small business owners in the construction industry, leading to unsustainable business models and poor work-life balance. He emphasizes the importance of properly valuing one's time and charging fair rates to create a sustainable business and improve the overall industry.
     
    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 Principles
    My Preconstruction Process: Part 1
    Becoming Proficient in Multiple Trades

    • 38 min
    #321 Alec Meredith of Armstrong Construction

    #321 Alec Meredith of Armstrong Construction

    Alec Meredith, a one-man construction business owner, discusses his journey into the industry and how he has adapted his business model to focus on pre-construction services and building relationships with clients and architects. 
    Find our guest:
    https://armstrongcsllc.com/
    Partners: 
    Andersen Windows
    Buildertrend
    Velux
    The Modern Craftsman:
    linktr.ee/moderncraftsmanpodcast
    Find Our Hosts: 
    Nick Schiffer 
    Tyler Grace 
    Podcast Produced By:
    Motif Media
    Tyler's Top Blogs:
    How I Started My Business
    Books that Build
    Site Protection Principles
    My Preconstruction Process: Part 1
    Becoming Proficient in Multiple Trades

    • 2 hrs 1 min
    Endweek with Nick: Passive Level Construction

    Endweek with Nick: Passive Level Construction

    Nick Schiffer discusses the building science and construction methods of the project, including the design of the flat roof, insulation details, and the importance of exterior insulation. He also promotes an upcoming contractor summit and offers exclusive deals to attendees.
     
    The Modern Craftsman:
    linktr.ee/moderncraftsmanpodcast
    Find Our Hosts: 
    Nick Schiffer
    Construction Company Handbook
    Podcast Produced By:
    Motif Media
    Modern Craftsman Merch:
    2 Pencils 
    Stone Paper Notebook

    • 19 min
    Midweek with Tyler: Navigating Residential Construction as an Owner-Operator

    Midweek with Tyler: Navigating Residential Construction as an Owner-Operator

    Tyler discusses his recent family vacation and home renovation projects, as well as his insights on the challenges faced by small business owners in the residential construction industry, particularly around understanding and pricing employee costs. Tyler offers consulting services and an upcoming industry event to help address these issues.
     
    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 Principles
    My Preconstruction Process: Part 1
    Becoming Proficient in Multiple Trades

    • 38 min
    #320 Nick,Tyler and Jeff Talk Balancing Profit and Perfection

    #320 Nick,Tyler and Jeff Talk Balancing Profit and Perfection

    Nick Schiffer, Tyler Grace, and Jeff Sweenor discuss the challenges of building a high-end custom home, including roofing options, lighting design, and work-life balance. They also explore the importance of persistence, adaptability, and leveraging technology in the construction industry.
    Partners: 
    Andersen Windows
    Buildertrend
    Velux
    The Modern Craftsman:
    linktr.ee/moderncraftsmanpodcast
    Find Our Hosts: 
    Nick Schiffer 
    Tyler Grace 
    Podcast Produced By:
    Motif Media
    Tyler's Top Blogs:
    How I Started My Business
    Books that Build
    Site Protection Principles
    My Preconstruction Process: Part 1
    Becoming Proficient in Multiple Trades

    • 1 hr 40 min
    Endweek with Nick: Fixing My Mistake

    Endweek with Nick: Fixing My Mistake

    Nick confronts several issues on the 45 White Oak project, including a missed foundation inspection, coordinating with subcontractors and getting the project back on schedule. 
     
    The Modern Craftsman:
    linktr.ee/moderncraftsmanpodcast
    Find Our Hosts: 
    Nick Schiffer
    Construction Company Handbook
    Podcast Produced By:
    Motif Media
    Modern Craftsman Merch:
    2 Pencils 
    Stone Paper Notebook
     

    • 21 min

Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5
27 Ratings

27 Ratings

jB.............………:-) ,

Legends

I have been listening to you guys for a few years now and have really enjoyed some of the conversations with guests and you guys personally, I’m from Scotland so its cool to hear how the trades differ worldwide and awesome to hear that there are so many passionate trades people out there, I really appreciate what you guys are doing for the industry and keeping craft alive! Keep up the good work

elliott_barrow ,

Phenomenal

All three of you share an amazing amount of knowledge which is applies to most aspects of the building trade and life. It’s great to listen to and it’s very engaging. Love it!!

lydiates cabinet making ,

Inspiring!

Inspiring!

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