Modern Craftsman
Modern Craftsman
Show overview
Modern Craftsman has been publishing since 2017, and across the 9 years since has built a catalogue of 581 episodes, alongside 1 trailer or bonus episode. That works out to roughly 830 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a weekly cadence.
Episodes typically run an hour to ninety minutes — most land between 40 min and 2h — with run-times ranging widely across the catalogue. It is catalogued as a EN-language Business show.
The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed yesterday, with 37 episodes already out so far this year. The busiest year was 2024, with 112 episodes published.
From the publisher
The Modern Craftsman is a podcast for builders who think beyond the jobsite. Hosted by Nick Schiffer and Tyler Grace, this show explores what it takes to build a better business, a stronger team, and a more sustainable career in the trades. Each episode features real conversations about leadership, project management, client communication, team culture, mental resilience, and long-term success in construction. Whether you're a carpenter scaling your company, a remodeler refining your process, or a builder navigating burnout, you'll find insight, support, and hard-earned lessons from those who've lived it.
Latest Episodes
View all 581 episodesEpisode #407: Why Builders Shouldn't Be the Bank with Shane Durkin
406 Hard Lessons From Big Risks with Mark O'Brien
What the House Build Is Teaching Me
405 Real Questions Builders Are Asking Right Now
404 Trying Not to Slip Back Into Grind Mode
The House Build Just Got Real
403 Stop Building Every Job From Scratch
The Most Human Use of AI
402 How Builders Should Actually Use AI
401 Building a Name That's Actually Yours
Build a Business That Gives You a Life
400 Where Modern Craftsman Goes From Here
Know Your Numbers or Stay Stuck
Why Free Estimates Hurt You
399 What We Got Wrong Starting Out
Your Pipeline Is Costing You Money
398 How to Make Trade Shows Actually Pay Off
5 Systems Most Builders Wait Too Long to Fix
Tyler breaks down why so many builders hit a point where the business is growing but life is not getting any easier. This episode is all about the systems behind a real company, from finances and lead generation to pre-con, production, and team structure. Sign up for the Modern Craftsman Community: 👉🏻 MC Community Sign-up Sign up for the newsletter: Newsletter Sign-up Show Notes: 00:00 Why the Business Still Feels Hard 02:31 Growth Without Systems 08:49 The Dangerous Middle 11:14 Treat the Cause, Not the Symptom 17:39 Builder vs Business Owner 18:45 The 5 Systems That Matter 25:06 Revenue vs Margin 29:31 Build the Systems First Video Version:https://youtu.be/7ceKqGTmDEU Partners: Andersen Windows Harnish Workwear Use code H1025 and get 10% off their H-label gear The Modern Craftsman: linktr.ee/moderncraftsmanpodcast Find Our Hosts: Nick Schiffer Tyler Grace Podcast Produced By: Motif Media
Ep 397397 Why Builders Need to Rethink How We Build
Sign up for the Modern Craftsman Community: 👉🏻 MC Community Sign-up Nick and Tyler get into why so much residential construction still relies on old habits instead of better systems. From Superior Walls and panelized assemblies to CLT, trusses, and prefab mechanicals, this episode is all about building smarter, reducing labor strain, and solving problems with process instead of brute force. Sign up for the newsletter: Newsletter Sign-up Show Notes: 00:00 Rethinking How We Build 09:11 Smarter Framing Choices 21:50 Why Foundations Feel Backwards 32:37 Stop Building It the Hard Way 41:47 Beyond Stick Framing 48:50 Learning From the Misses 55:20 Efficiency Changes Everything Video Version:https://youtu.be/gMomXL4_8JQ Partners: Andersen Windows Harnish Workwear Use code H1025 and get 10% off their H-label gear The Modern Craftsman: linktr.ee/moderncraftsmanpodcast Find Our Hosts: Nick Schiffer Tyler Grace Podcast Produced By: Motif Media
How to Set Client Boundaries Without Being a Jerk
Tyler talks about why boundaries are one of the best things you can put in place for your business and your clients. From communication and change orders to timelines and lead intake, this episode is all about setting clear expectations early so the whole job runs smoother. Show Notes: 00:00 Boundaries Without Sounding Like a Jerk 02:26 Set the Tone Early 04:47 Why Builders Avoid Boundaries 07:06 Let Clients Self-Qualify 10:52 Boundaries Are Just Your Process 14:03 Communication Expectations 15:58 Change Order Rules 19:28 Why You Need Stronger Pricing Boundaries 24:17 Boundaries From Lead to Closeout Video Version:https://youtu.be/c8ixJeVpu-U Partners: Andersen Windows Harnish Workwear Use code H1025 and get 10% off their H-label gear The Modern Craftsman: linktr.ee/moderncraftsmanpodcast Find Our Hosts: Nick Schiffer Tyler Grace Podcast Produced By: Motif Media