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Modern Craftsman Modern Craftsman
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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.
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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:
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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 -
#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:
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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 -
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:
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Find Our Hosts:
Nick Schiffer
Construction Company Handbook
Podcast Produced By:
Motif Media
Modern Craftsman Merch:
2 Pencils
Stone Paper Notebook -
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 -
#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 -
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
Customer Reviews
This is a great resource for everyone in the trades
These guys and the guests they have on give away so must good advice and information for free.
Great podcast
I enjoy hearing about the trials and tribulations of the construction industry. I very much enjoy your personalities. Keep up the good work it’s well appreciated.
#165
I thought I posted this one a long time ago, but it is still sitting here and Apple won’t let me delete it, so here you go:
My favorite one so far. Paul is inspiring. First, thank you for making business about more than money. Totally agree. Second, I love Paul’s take on the craft. I share his view. I’m a Christian, so that affects a lot of my thought life. As he spoke, I thought a lot about how God works in people. He doesn’t make us perfect according to the common understanding of that word. He makes us perfect for our purpose in this life. We are His craft and we are to imitate Him in our craft. If you would, listen to that part again, but imagine God talking about how He works in people instead of Paul’s relationship to wood. I have no doubt that I sound like a crazy person to more people than not, but I hope someone can relate. I could ramble on, but let me keep it simple. Thank you guys for the podcast. Keep it up!