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#290 - Tyler & Nick talk developing confidence & taking risks

Sponsored By: Andersen Windows Buildertrend The Episode: Join the guys this week as Tyler explains the differences between high-end custom cabinet shops and mid-level shops. Nick shares how taking risks is necessary to achieve your goals in business, even though it's not easy. They also talk about the importance of having confidence in yourself to figure out the challenges in front of you. Tune in for a good one! 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 Modern Craftsman Merch: 2 Pencils Stone Paper Notebook Top Epiosdes of 2023: 244 Aron Jones 247 Michael Conneely 248 Jason Hibbs 250 Ken Decost 253 Rens Hayes 255 Mark D. Williams 260 Travis Brungardt & Joe Cook 259 Chris Murray 262 Kevin O'connor 274 Bryan Uhler 280 Jeff Sweenor 279 Mike Guertin 282 Jeremy Kassel 276 Josh Salinger

Dec 11, 20231h 24m

Midweek with Tyler: Everything on a job is punchlist

Tyler talks about his punch list which starts at the very beginning of the project to ensure when he closes the project out everything is completed. SPONSORED BY: Kuiken Brothers Residential & Commercial Building Materials (NJ & NY) Featuring: Andersen Windows & Doors If you have a project in New Jersey or New York, Kuiken Brothers is the premier partner of Andersen Windows & Doors. Showrooms, Service, Millwork Expertise like no other. Experience the Kuiken Brothers Difference. Kuiken Brothers' Classical Moulding Looking to take those windows to the next level? Surround them with Kuiken Brothers' Classical Moulding. 90+ historically inspired poplar moulding profiles. Milled from poplar, shipping jobsite direct, nationwide. The Modern Craftsman Find Our Host: Tyler Grace Podcast Produced By: Motif Media Music: "Dessert" by Nate Gusakov

Dec 7, 202323 min

#289 - JP Dinnell of Echelon Front

Andersen Windows Buildertrend The Episode: JP Dinnell, Chief Training Officer at Echelon Front joins Nick Schiffer and Tyler Grace to discuss leadership principles like taking ownership, setting clear expectations, keeping communication open, emotional detachment, and building a culture of high performance. JP also shares how he applies these principles in his personal and professional life. The Modern Craftsman: linktr.ee/moderncraftsmanpodcast Find Our Guest: JP Dinnell Find Our Hosts: Nick Schiffer Tyler Grace Podcast Produced By: Motif Media

Dec 4, 20231h 57m

Midweek with Tyler: Holiday Push

Tyler Grace discusses wrapping up a renovation project and his plans to take some time off after it is completed. SPONSORED BY: Kuiken Brothers Residential & Commercial Building Materials (NJ & NY) Featuring: Andersen Windows & Doors If you have a project in New Jersey or New York, Kuiken Brothers is the premier partner of Andersen Windows & Doors. Showrooms, Service, Millwork Expertise like no other. Experience the Kuiken Brothers Difference. Kuiken Brothers' Classical Moulding Looking to take those windows to the next level? Surround them with Kuiken Brothers' Classical Moulding. 90+ historically inspired poplar moulding profiles. Milled from poplar, shipping jobsite direct, nationwide. The Modern Craftsman Find Our Host: Tyler Grace Podcast Produced By: Motif Media Music: "Dessert" by Nate Gusakov

Nov 30, 202327 min

#288 - Tyler Farrell of Killowen Construction

Andersen Windows Buildertrend The Episode: Tyler Farrell of Killowen Construction returns. Tyler and the guys have an honest conversation about the challenges of owning a construction business in 2023. They discussed struggles with employees, mental health, and balancing business and personal goals. The Modern Craftsman: linktr.ee/moderncraftsmanpodcast Find Our Guest: Tyler Farrell Find Our Hosts: Nick Schiffer Tyler Grace Podcast Produced By: Motif Media

Nov 27, 20231h 46m

#287 - Nick and Tyler Talk Kitchen Design Issues and Lessons Learned

Sponsored By: Andersen Windows Buildertrend The Episode: Join Nick and Tyler this week as Tyler vents his frustrations over his current kitchen renovation project. Tyler feels the cabinet design and quality is subpar, and not meeting the standards presented to him. He discusses how to go about voicing his concerns to the client while maintaining their relationship. Nick provides advice on having an open conversation with the client to get them on the same page, and ensure expectations are being met. Tune in as they chat lessons learned about vetting leads and maintaining more control over projects. The Modern Craftsman: linktr.ee/moderncraftsmanpodcast Find Our Hosts: Nick Schiffer Tyler Grace Podcast Produced By: Motif Media

Nov 20, 20231h 19m

Midweek with Tyler: Workaholism

Tyler Grace discusses his past struggles with being a workaholic and how it negatively impacted his mental health and family life. He explains how he developed an unhealthy addiction to working long hours thinking it would help his anxiety over his financial stability. He's since learned to establish a healthier work-life balance through adjusting his business model. SPONSORED BY: Kuiken Brothers Residential & Commercial Building Materials (NJ & NY) Featuring: Andersen Windows & Doors If you have a project in New Jersey or New York, Kuiken Brothers is the premier partner of Andersen Windows & Doors. Showrooms, Service, Millwork Expertise like no other. Experience the Kuiken Brothers Difference. Kuiken Brothers' Classical Moulding Looking to take those windows to the next level? Surround them with Kuiken Brothers' Classical Moulding. 90+ historically inspired poplar moulding profiles. Milled from poplar, shipping jobsite direct, nationwide. The Modern Craftsman Find Our Host: Tyler Grace Podcast Produced By: Motif Media Music: "Dessert" by Nate Gusakov

Nov 16, 202325 min

#286 - Brooke Brockman of Buildertrend

Andersen Windows Buildertrend The Episode: Brooke Brockman, Senior Vice President of Marketing at Buildertrend, joins Nick and Tyler to discuss the company's evolution from a project management software to a comprehensive construction management system. Brooke speaks on the importance of cultivating relationships and customer experience. These both tie in to building a strong brand identity, as well as company culture. The team at Buildertrend focus on understanding customer feedback in order to continuously improve their software and services. This episode is a can't miss! The Modern Craftsman: linktr.ee/moderncraftsmanpodcast Find Our Guest: Brooke Brockman Find Our Hosts: Nick Schiffer Tyler Grace Podcast Produced By: Motif Media

Nov 13, 20231h 35m

Midweek with Tyler: Vetting potential clients

Tyler Grace discusses his process for vetting potential clients for home remodeling projects. He lays out the questions he asks clients and the criteria he uses to determine if they are a good fit for his design-build process. Tyler explains that he aims to qualify leads and determine budget, timeline, and design expectations upfront to avoid taking on projects that do not align with how he operates his business. He also notes the importance of turning clients away respectfully. It's a can't miss! SPONSORED BY: Kuiken Brothers Residential & Commercial Building Materials (NJ & NY) Featuring: Andersen Windows & Doors If you have a project in New Jersey or New York, Kuiken Brothers is the premier partner of Andersen Windows & Doors. Showrooms, Service, Millwork Expertise like no other. Experience the Kuiken Brothers Difference. Kuiken Brothers' Classical Moulding Looking to take those windows to the next level? Surround them with Kuiken Brothers' Classical Moulding. 90+ historically inspired poplar moulding profiles. Milled from poplar, shipping jobsite direct, nationwide. The Modern Craftsman Find Our Host: Tyler Grace Podcast Produced By: Motif Media Music: "Dessert" by Nate Gusakov

Nov 9, 202343 min

#285 - Steve Larosiliere of BuilderGrowth.io

Andersen Windows Buildertrend The Episode: Steve Larosiliere joins the show to talk career changes and different aspects of growing a business, including outsourcing materials and tasks, as well as time managment and making sure to priotize personal life goals outside of your work. Check it out! The Modern Craftsman: linktr.ee/moderncraftsmanpodcast Find Our Guest: Steve Larosiliere Find Our Hosts: Nick Schiffer Tyler Grace Podcast Produced By: Motif Media

Nov 6, 20231h 38m

Midweek with Tyler: Strategies for Detaching From Your Business and Reducing Work-related Stress

Tyler Grace discusses strategies he has used to reduce stress from his contracting business and detach from work, including ensuring profitability, understanding schedules, developing hobbies outside of work, and not relying on customer happiness for his own. He emphasizes that life will have ups and downs and stresses the importance of accepting that rather than expecting to be constantly happy. SPONSORED BY: Kuiken Brothers Residential & Commercial Building Materials (NJ & NY) Featuring: Andersen Windows & Doors If you have a project in New Jersey or New York, Kuiken Brothers is the premier partner of Andersen Windows & Doors. Showrooms, Service, Millwork Expertise like no other. Experience the Kuiken Brothers Difference. Kuiken Brothers' Classical Moulding Looking to take those windows to the next level? Surround them with Kuiken Brothers' Classical Moulding. 90+ historically inspired poplar moulding profiles. Milled from poplar, shipping jobsite direct, nationwide. The Modern Craftsman Find Our Host: Tyler Grace Podcast Produced By: Motif Media Music: "Dessert" by Nate Gusakov

Nov 2, 202342 min

#284 - Scott Johnson of Musgrave Pencil

Andersen Windows Buildertrend The Episode: Musgrave Pencil is a 100-year-old American-made pencil company out of Shelbyville, Tennessee. We learn about the craftsmanship and entrepreneurship behind their custom pencil business. We also gain insight into the 3 billion dollar pencil industry that is actually growing. The Modern Craftsman: linktr.ee/moderncraftsmanpodcast Find Our Guest: Musgrave Pencil Find Our Hosts: Nick Schiffer Tyler Grace Podcast Produced By: Motif Media

Oct 30, 20231h 22m

Midweek with Tyler: Owning Up To Mistakes and Fixing Them... Properly

Tyler Grace gives an update on his current job, which he is finding frustrating due to issues with the cabinetry. He emphasizes the importance of owning up to mistakes and fixing them properly, rather than offering half-measure solutions or hiding them. SPONSORED BY: Kuiken Brothers Residential & Commercial Building Materials (NJ & NY) Featuring: Andersen Windows & Doors If you have a project in New Jersey or New York, Kuiken Brothers is the premier partner of Andersen Windows & Doors. Showrooms, Service, Millwork Expertise like no other. Experience the Kuiken Brothers Difference. Kuiken Brothers' Classical Moulding Looking to take those windows to the next level? Surround them with Kuiken Brothers' Classical Moulding. 90+ historically inspired poplar moulding profiles. Milled from poplar, shipping jobsite direct, nationwide. The Modern Craftsman Find Our Host: Tyler Grace Podcast Produced By: Motif Media Music: "Dessert" by Nate Gusakov

Oct 26, 202338 min

#283 The Harsh Realities of Running a Construction Business

Andersen Windows Buildertrend The Episode: No guest, Nick and Tyler discuss the challenges of running a construction business, including high employee turnover and unrealistic expectations from potential hires. They compare building a business to training as a professional athlete, requiring relentless dedication over many years. The conversation touches on setting clear expectations, effective management structures, and the difficulties of portraying an accurate picture of the industry through marketing and social media. The Modern Craftsman: linktr.ee/moderncraftsmanpodcast Find Our Hosts: Nick Schiffer Tyler Grace Podcast Produced By: Motif Media

Oct 23, 202356 min

Midweek with Tyler: How I Created a Simple Gantt Chart for Scheduling

Tyler Grace talks about his simple and free Gantt chart scheduling process. He explains how he creates the chart in Excel / Google Sheets with color-coded tasks and time estimates to track progress over the life of a project. Tyler also provides tips on using the chart as a flexible tool rather than rigidly adhering to dates. SPONSORED BY: Kuiken Brothers Residential & Commercial Building Materials (NJ & NY) Featuring: Andersen Windows & Doors If you have a project in New Jersey or New York, Kuiken Brothers is the premier partner of Andersen Windows & Doors. Showrooms, Service, Millwork Expertise like no other. Experience the Kuiken Brothers Difference. Kuiken Brothers' Classical Moulding Looking to take those windows to the next level? Surround them with Kuiken Brothers' Classical Moulding. 90+ historically inspired poplar moulding profiles. Milled from poplar, shipping jobsite direct, nationwide. The Modern Craftsman Find Our Host: Tyler Grace Podcast Produced By: Motif Media Music: "Dessert" by Nate Gusakov

Oct 18, 202326 min

Midweek with Tyler: How I Establish My Remodeling Projects Schedule

Tyler discusses how he establishes and maintains schedules for remodeling projects. He creates a detailed scope of work and communicates regularly with customers to assess progress and make adjustments to the schedule, budget, or scope as needed to meet priorities. SPONSORED BY: Kuiken Brothers Residential & Commercial Building Materials (NJ & NY) Featuring: Andersen Windows & Doors If you have a project in New Jersey or New York, Kuiken Brothers is the premier partner of Andersen Windows & Doors. Showrooms, Service, Millwork Expertise like no other. Experience the Kuiken Brothers Difference. Kuiken Brothers' Classical Moulding Looking to take those windows to the next level? Surround them with Kuiken Brothers' Classical Moulding. 90+ historically inspired poplar moulding profiles. Milled from poplar, shipping jobsite direct, nationwide. The Modern Craftsman Find Our Host: Tyler Grace Podcast Produced By: Motif Media Music: "Dessert" by Nate Gusakov

Oct 12, 202346 min

#282 Jeremy Kassel Belt on Remodeling Contractor

Andersen Windows Buildertrend The Episode: Jeremy Kassel based in Albany New York discusses how he balances quality and affordability for his customers by coming up with innovative solutions to problems. He also discusses the classes he teaches at JLC Live about coordinating trades and the order of the construction process. Tune in for a good one! The Modern Craftsman: linktr.ee/moderncraftsmanpodcast Find Our Guest: Jeremy Kassel Find Our Hosts: Nick Schiffer Tyler Grace Podcast Produced By: Motif Media

Oct 9, 20231h 41m

Midweek with Tyler: Transparency in My Renovation Budgets

Thank you to our sponsor: Kuiken Brothers Andersen Windows & Doors Tyler shares his business philosophy of transparency in construction projects. He emphasizes creating detailed budgets, scopes of work, and schedules to track costs. He also talks about his approach to reducing stress allowing him to have honest conversations with his customers. The Modern Craftsman: linktr.ee/moderncraftsmanpodcast Find Our Host: Tyler Grace Podcast Produced By: Motif Media Music: "Dessert" by Nate Gusakov

Oct 5, 202347 min

#281 - Spencer Powell of Builder Funnel

Nick and Tyler are joined by Spencer Powell this week to discuss how a proper marketing strategy can help your business grow. Spencer has found his niche in residential remodeling and custom building companies and describes why that market works for him. In an industry that has previously relied on word of mouth referrals for new leads, Spencer shares why adopting newer marketing techniques can bring in more targeted clients. Check out the episode to hear more! The Modern Craftsman: linktr.ee/moderncraftsmanpodcast Find Our Guest: Spencer Powell Find Our Hosts: Nick Schiffer Tyler Grace Podcast Produced By: Motif Media

Oct 2, 20231h 43m

Midweek with Tyler: How I Started My Business

Tyler is back this week with advice for starting your own business and sharing what the first initial years of his business journey looked like. He includes what pushed him to make the first move to start up, and what helped him find his stride. Starting a company takes time, hard work and sacrifice, but Tyler let's us in on how he made his start more physically and emotionally manageable. Whatever point you may be at in your business journey, this episode is for you! Thank you to our sponsor: Kuiken Brothers Andersen Windows & Doors The Modern Craftsman: linktr.ee/moderncraftsmanpodcast Find Our Host: Tyler Grace Podcast Produced By: Motif Media Music: "Dessert" by Nate Gusakov

Sep 28, 202347 min

#280 - Jeff Sweenor of Sweenor Builders

Our Partners: Andersen Windows Buildertrend The Episode: Jeff Sweenor returns 230 episodes later... He discusses the legacy of Sweenor Builders and the importance of building a team with strong core values. Jeff gets into building science and establishing expectations with clients upright, especially since Sweenor Homes are built to last with higher end material. Check out the episode for more! The Modern Craftsman: linktr.ee/moderncraftsmanpodcast Find Our Guest: Jeff Sweenor Find Our Hosts: Nick Schiffer Tyler Grace Podcast Produced By: Motif Media

Sep 25, 20231h 49m

Midweek with Tyler: Trip Down Memory Lane

Tyler updates us on his recent project and how the renovation is going. He takes a trip down memory lane after not having done a plaster/drywall repair for a while, and how he is currently going about it. If you've followed along, you know this renovation project hasn't gone exactly to plan, so tune in to hear how Tyler is moving forward and staying positive! Thank you to our sponsor: https://www.kuikenbrothers.com/ The Modern Craftsman: linktr.ee/moderncraftsmanpodcast Find Our Host: Tyler Grace Podcast Produced By: Motif Media Music: "Dessert" by Nate Gusakov

Sep 21, 202336 min

#279 Mike Guertin

Our Partners: Andersen Windows Buildertrend The Episode: Mike Guertin joins the show after five years to share how his life has changed and to talk building science with Tyler and Nick. With years of experience, Mike shares how he maintains his credibility in the field and if he will ever stop building. Check out the episode to find out! The Modern Craftsman: linktr.ee/moderncraftsmanpodcast Find Our Guest: Mike Guertin Find Our Hosts: Nick Schiffer Tyler Grace Podcast Produced By: Motif Media

Sep 18, 20231h 48m

Midweek with Tyler: Dealing with Anxiety

Tyler opens up about his recent bout with anxiety and how he is learning to get through the hardest points of it. Tune in to hear how anxiety has contributed to the person he is today, and how he manages it. The Modern Craftsman: linktr.ee/moderncraftsmanpodcast Find Our Host: Tyler Grace Podcast Produced By: Motif Media Music: "Dessert" by Nate Gusakov

Sep 14, 202335 min

#278 - Al Hamed of Hamed Homes

Our Partners: Andersen Windows Buildertrend The Episode: Al Hamed, president of Hamed Homes, joins Nick and Tyler to talk everything from his journey into building to fitness. Al is a man with a plan, and stresses the importance of having one. Whether this be an outine for the project timeline or a plan to manage and offset costs, it is important to think things through. This can helps bring structure to your business in an industry with constant moving parts. Al also speaks on the mental aspect of running a business and how to stay balanced. Check out the episode to hear more! The Modern Craftsman: linktr.ee/moderncraftsmanpodcast Find Our Guest: Hamed Homes Find Our Hosts: Nick Schiffer Tyler Grace Podcast Produced By: Motif Media

Sep 11, 20232h 4m

Midweek with Tyler: Back to the Grind Again

Join Tyler this week for a personal catch up as he gets back to work after his family vacation to the Cape. Tune in as he shares his adventures and how he gets over the anxiety that comes with being away from the grind for a week. Check out the episode to see how he gets back to business! The Modern Craftsman: linktr.ee/moderncraftsmanpodcast Find Our Host: Tyler Grace Podcast Produced By: Motif Media Music: "Dessert" by Nate Gusakov

Sep 7, 202333 min

#277 - Jordan Smith Builds

Our Partners: Andersen Windows Buildertrend The Episode: Jordan joins the show again after five years for a one-on-one discussion with Tyler. Jordan details his experience leaving MT Copeland and going back to his own building business. He shares with Tyler and our audience advice on content partnerships based on his experiences. They also address the challenges of making educational content profitable for builders and the ways they can improve their content strategies. Tune in for more building knowledge and friendly banter! The Modern Craftsman: linktr.ee/moderncraftsmanpodcast Find Our Guest: Jordan Smith Builds Find Our Hosts: Nick Schiffer Tyler Grace Podcast Produced By: Motif Media

Sep 4, 20231h 33m

#276 - Josh Salinger of Birdsmouth Design Build

Our Partners: Andersen Windows Buildertrend The Episode: Josh Salinger discusses his approach to designing and building high-performance homes that are durable, healthy, comfortable, and energy efficient. The guys debate strategies for growing a construction business while maintaining quality and employee satisfaction. The conversation also touches on training builders, integrating design and construction, and creating a sense of mission for employees. The Modern Craftsman: linktr.ee/moderncraftsmanpodcast Find Our Guest: Birdsmouth Design Build Find Our Hosts: Nick Schiffer Tyler Grace Podcast Produced By: Motif Media

Aug 28, 20231h 46m

Midweek with Tyler: Keeping It Honest With Subs

This week, Tyler shares how he keeps the relationship with his subs good and honest. He discusses the similarities and differences between how he manages co-workers he has history with and his newer hires. Tune in to the episode for how Tyler keeps it fair and forthright when assessing subs. The Modern Craftsman: linktr.ee/moderncraftsmanpodcast Find Our Host: Tyler Grace Podcast Produced By: Motif Media Music: "Dessert" by Nate Gusakov

Aug 24, 202337 min

#275 - Sara Schultz of Free Afternoon

Our Partners: Andersen Windows Buildertrend The Episode: Nick and Tyler speak with Sarah Schultz about her branding and marketing agency Free Afternoon and her blog Hey Sarah Schultz. Sarah discusses her journey as an entrepreneur and advice for other business owners, including the importance of building a strong brand. She also talks about her podcast The Refund which aims to empower women business owners. The Modern Craftsman: linktr.ee/moderncraftsmanpodcast Find Our Guest: Free Afternoon Hey Sara Schultz Find Our Hosts: Nick Schiffer Tyler Grace Podcast Produced By: Motif Media Music: "Dessert" by Nate Gusakov

Aug 21, 20231h 35m

Midweek with Tyler: Advice for Starting A Remodeling Business

Tyler shares his story starting his own remodeling company, and what he has learned along the way. From managing renovation projects to overseeing subcontractors, Tyler provides advice and recommendations for the initial start of you company to find a successful work flow. He also speaks on when to subcontract work versus self-performing tasks, and the pros and cons of taking on work yourself. Tune in for more valuable tips! The Modern Craftsman: linktr.ee/moderncraftsmanpodcast Find Our Host: Tyler Grace Podcast Produced By: Motif Media Music: "Dessert" by Nate Gusakov

Aug 17, 202347 min

#274 - Bryan Uhler of Pioneer Builders Inc.

Our Partners: Andersen Windows Buildertrend The Episode: Bryan Uhler, VP of Pioneer Builders, talks spec home building and the importance of building to code. As the person behind his own bookkeeping, Bryan shares how they utilze strategies to maximize profit and how you can too. Check out the episode to improve your cost efficiency and see how Bryan runs his business! The Modern Craftsman: linktr.ee/moderncraftsmanpodcast Find Our Guest: Pioneer Builders Find Our Hosts: Nick Schiffer Tyler Grace Podcast Produced By: Motif Media Music: "Dessert" by Nate Gusakov

Aug 13, 20231h 59m

Midweek with Tyler: Finger on the Pulse

Tyler answers a viewer email this week asking about business growth, and where to start. Tyler shares his experience of what works for him, and what to look out for when scaling up. Tune in for ways to sustainably and realistically grow your business! The Modern Craftsman: linktr.ee/moderncraftsmanpodcast Find Our Host: Tyler Grace Podcast Produced By: Motif Media Music: "Dessert" by Nate Gusakov

Aug 10, 202333 min

#273 - Bob Kelly of WickRight Inc.

Our Partners: Andersen Windows Buildertrend The Episode: Bob Kelly, owner, GC and inventor at WickRight Inc. shares the systems that he's creating with his team. Specifially vapor release systems for flat roof details, and ways to improve our current adopted methods. Bob talks about what he is learning at building science summer camp and how we have come to the methods our present system uses. With so many thought provoking topics, this episode is a can't miss! The Modern Craftsman: linktr.ee/moderncraftsmanpodcast Find Our Guest: WickRight Inc. Find Our Hosts: Nick Schiffer Tyler Grace Podcast Produced By: Motif Media Music: "Dessert" by Nate Gusakov

Aug 7, 20231h 53m

Midweek with Tyler: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly of Inspector Interactions

Tyler walks through his processes with inspections and how his mindset has shifted towards them. Viewing them as a peer versus a road block changes that interaction and dynamic, but there is a lot of work to do to get there. Check out the episode to hear how we can make those changes. The Modern Craftsman: linktr.ee/moderncraftsmanpodcast Find Our Host: Tyler Grace Podcast Produced By: Motif Media Music: "Dessert" by Nate Gusakov

Aug 3, 202337 min

#272 - Jason Bent of Bent's Woodworking

Our Partners: Andersen Windows Buildertrend The Episode: Jason Bent shares how he's turned his love of wood working into his livelihood and ways to pursue your craft. After recently cutting back his time making custom furniture to focus on creating content, Jason strives to help his audience diversify their income and become better craftsman. The Modern Craftsman: linktr.ee/moderncraftsmanpodcast Find Our Guest: Bents Woodworking Find Our Hosts: Nick Schiffer Tyler Grace Podcast Produced By: Motif Media Music: "Dessert" by Nate Gusakov

Jul 31, 20231h 59m

Midweek with Tyler: Books that Build

Tyler recommends some of the books and magazines he has read and keeps for reference. He walks through what each resource can help you with, so if you're looking for new building material and to hear industry experiences, check out the episode! The Modern Craftsman: linktr.ee/moderncraftsmanpodcast Find Our Host: Tyler Grace Podcast Produced By: Motif Media Music: "Dessert" by Nate Gusakov

Jul 27, 202344 min

#271 Chuck Klausmeyer of Mike Rowe WORKS

Our Partners: Andersen Windows Buildertrend The Episode: Who is Chuck Klausmeyer? You may recognize him or his voice from the countless colaborations with Mike Rowe. He is the Senior Creative Producer at Mike Rowe Works as well as a voiceover artist and teacher. Tune in for an episode about bringing your passion with you instead of following it. The Modern Craftsman: linktr.ee/moderncraftsmanpodcast Find Our Guest: Chuck Meets World Find Our Hosts: Nick Schiffer Tyler Grace Podcast Produced By: Motif Media Music: "Dessert" by Nate Gusakov

Jul 24, 20231h 54m

Midweek with Tyler: Consequences of Poor Craftsmanship

Tyler updates on his current job and the problems he's facing because of prior poor craftsmanship. Whether this was a result of a lack of knowledge or funding, the repercussions are now impacting his team and the family who purchased this house. Tune in to hear how Tyler is finding the positives in this situation. The Modern Craftsman: linktr.ee/moderncraftsmanpodcast Find Our Host: Tyler Grace Podcast Produced By: Motif Media Music: "Dessert" by Nate Gusakov

Jul 20, 202346 min

#270 - Austin Tunnell of Building Culture

Our Partners: Andersen Windows Buildertrend The Episode: Austin Tunnell joins Nick and Tyler this week to talk about what him and his team are working on at Building Culture. With their style of building rooted in the new urbanism movement, Austin is working towards sustainable and long lasting houses, utilizing the same building principles as the past few centuries with updated technology. Tune in to dig into craftsmanship and building science and whether we should be building airtight homes. The Modern Craftsman: linktr.ee/moderncraftsmanpodcast Find Our Guest: Austin Tunnell Find Our Hosts: Nick Schiffer Tyler Grace Podcast Produced By: Motif Media Music: "Dessert" by Nate Gusakov

Jul 17, 20231h 47m

Midweek with Tyler: Spending Quality Time

Tune in this week as Tyler shares how he spent his July 4th holiday reconnecting with his family, and why you should go out and spend some quality time with the people you love. The Modern Craftsman: linktr.ee/moderncraftsmanpodcast Find Our Host: Tyler Grace Podcast Produced By: Motif Media Music: "Dessert" by Nate Gusakov

Jul 13, 202332 min

#269 - Jason Kehrer Pine State Builders

Our Partners: Andersen Windows Buildertrend The Episode: Jason Kehrer joins Nick and Tyler to talk about being a builder in Northern Maine. He faces the same challenges every builder faces but has found a way to thrive in a remote coastal town. If you're starting your own business this is a must listen! The Modern Craftsman: linktr.ee/moderncraftsmanpodcast Find Our Guest: Jason Kehrer Find Our Hosts: Nick Schiffer Tyler Grace Podcast Produced By: Motif Media Music: "Dessert" by Nate Gusakov

Jul 10, 20231h 59m

#268 - Brian Pavlick President of CBUSA at Buildertrend

Our Partners: Andersen Windows Buildertrend The Episode: Nick and Tyler are joined by CBUSA's President Brian Pavlick. There is no such thing as "retail" pricing on building materials and Brian shares how small builders can reap the benefits of big builders when it comes to purchasing. The Modern Craftsman: linktr.ee/moderncraftsmanpodcast Find Our Hosts: Nick Schiffer Tyler Grace Podcast Produced By: Motif Media Music: "Dessert" by Nate Gusakov

Jul 3, 20231h 27m

Midweek with Tyler: How to Address Change

Join Tyler this week to learn how he handles change. The Modern Craftsman: linktr.ee/moderncraftsmanpodcast Find Our Host: Tyler Grace Podcast Produced By: Motif Media Music: "Dessert" by Nate Gusakov

Jun 29, 202340 min

#267 - Gabrielle Bove of Opaline Interiors Studio

Our Partners: Andersen Windows Buildertrend The Episode: Gabrielle Bove joins Nick and Tyler to share her journey into interior design, and how she finds motivation through female empowerment. Gabrielle also discusses changes to be made in the education system, and further improvements to the future of the industry. Check it out for more! The Modern Craftsman: linktr.ee/moderncraftsmanpodcast Find Our Guest: Gabrielle Bove Find Our Hosts: Nick Schiffer Tyler Grace Podcast Produced By: Motif Media Music: "Dessert" by Nate Gusakov

Jun 26, 20232h 2m

Midweek with Tyler: Starting a New Renovation Project

Join Tyler this week to hear about the new renovation project he recently began in Medford. Follow along from start to finish and tune in for real-time updates! The Modern Craftsman: linktr.ee/moderncraftsmanpodcast Find Our Host: Tyler Grace Podcast Produced By: Motif Media Music: "Dessert" by Nate Gusakov

Jun 22, 202321 min

#266 - Brady Fenn of Fenn Rogers Custom Homes

Our Partners: Andersen Windows Buildertrend The Episode: Brady Fenn joins the show this week to share his experience becoming a parter at his business after starting off an employee, and the logistics of buying out a company. Brady discusses how he has navigated these complex relationships, and the ups and down of his journey getting to where he is now. Tune in to hear all about it! The Modern Craftsman: linktr.ee/moderncraftsmanpodcast Find Our Guest: Brady Fenn Find Our Hosts: Nick Schiffer Tyler Grace Podcast Produced By: Motif Media Music: "Dessert" by Nate Gusakov

Jun 18, 20231h 34m

Midweek with Tyler: Miter Saw Upgrade

Tyler gets personal about his recent medical procedure and shares his experience upgrading to the KSC 60 EB cordless miter saw from Festool. Check it out for more! The Modern Craftsman: linktr.ee/moderncraftsmanpodcast Find Our Host: Tyler Grace Podcast Produced By: Motif Media Music: "Dessert" by Nate Gusakov

Jun 15, 202329 min

#265 - David Renggli of Renggli AG

Our Partners: Andersen Windows Buildertrend The Episode: David Renggli joins Nick this week to discuss the importance of proper planning and preconstruction for setting a project up for success. To hear more about these processes as well as how they may differ in Swizterland, check out the episode! The Modern Craftsman: linktr.ee/moderncraftsmanpodcast Find Our Guest: David Renggli Find Our Hosts: Nick Schiffer Tyler Grace Podcast Produced By: Motif Media Music: "Dessert" by Nate Gusakov

Jun 12, 20231h 58m

Midweek with Tyler: A Race to the Bottom

Join Tyler this week for an extensive look into the state of our residential building industry. Tyler breaks down why we have come to accept certain faulty aspects, and how we can push for a change in the system to benefit both builder and client alike. Tune in to hear more! The Modern Craftsman: linktr.ee/moderncraftsmanpodcast Find Our Host: Tyler Grace Podcast Produced By: Motif Media Music: "Dessert" by Nate Gusakov

Jun 8, 202340 min