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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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A podcast about making. We discuss modern manufacturing, woodworking, metalworking, digital fabrication, and all things in and out of our shops. Find Cory at: https://www.instagram.com/odyssey_stan/ Find Chris at: https://www.instagram.com/full_steam_designs/ https://www.youtube.com/chrispowellfsd
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Welcome to The Brad Leavitt Podcast—your exclusive backstage pass into the complex world of entrepreneurship and business building. Brad is no stranger to the details that bring excellence. He's been recognized twice as one of The Phoenix Titan 100 and has steered his company, AFT Construction, to an impressive spot on the Inc 5000 list of America's fastest-growing and most successful companies. Their projects regularly grace the pages of prestigious publications like Fine Home Building and ...
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A bi-weekly podcast for anyone who thinks escaping modern life to live or travel in Japan's legendary snow country is a good idea. Expect stories about life in the snow, mountains and villages, skiing and snowboarding, national parks, buying old houses, fixing old houses, little white trucks, festivals, temples and shrines, artisans, breweries and distilleries, hot springs, food, travel, traditions and myths, old ways and new. Stories told by the people who live here.
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When a modern film script draws inspiration from a poem written more than a century ago, readers can judge its impact on our collective imagination. Such is the resonance of the poem "The Raven" by Edgar Allan Poe. First published in 1845, "The Raven" is a masterpiece of atmosphere, rhythmic quality and use of language. Constructed in narrative form, it tells the story of a young man who is mourning the loss of his beloved. One December night as he wearily sits up browsing through a classica ...
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When a modern film script draws inspiration from a poem written more than a century ago, readers can judge its impact on our collective imagination. Such is the resonance of the poem "The Raven" by Edgar Allan Poe. First published in 1845, "The Raven" is a masterpiece of atmosphere, rhythmic quality and use of language. Constructed in narrative form, it tells the story of a young man who is mourning the loss of his beloved. One December night as he wearily sits up browsing through a classica ...
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Tyler discusses the importance of accounting for inefficiencies in small businesses by factoring in downtime, mistakes, and other unavoidable issues, and advocates setting rates based on realistic productivity expectations rather than assuming perfect efficiency. He also shares challenges he faced in a recent enduro bike race and lessons learned ab…
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Eric Reinholdt shares how he added passive income streams to his architecture business allowing him to choose the jobs he wants and not have to "sell" himself. They discuss best practices for small business owners and contractors to consider alternative models that allow for profitability and flexibility. Eric Reinholdt https://thirtybyforty.com Mo…
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Episode Notes Sponsors: • ◦ Visit Buildertrend to get a 60-day money-back guarantee on your Buildertrend account! • ◦ Pella Windows & Doors • ◦ Sub-Zero Wolf Cove Showroom Phoenix Connect with Chris Meeken: https://blacktiegroupusa.com/ Connect with Brad Leavitt: Website | Instagram | Facebook | Houzz | Pinterest | YouTube…
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Tyler interviews Logan Rolfe about his transition from commercial cabinet installations to starting his own millwork business in Northwest Arkansas, discussing challenges with custom kitchen design, building relationships with clients, and strategies for growing a small business. The Modern Craftsman: linktr.ee/moderncraftsmanpodcast Find Our Hosts…
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We recently helped a Pittsburgh remodeler close a $1M project through Facebook ads. Almost every remodeler and builder I talked to said something similar. “I just don’t think someone that wants to do a $200K remodel is using Google. They are asking their friends.”Listen now to hear how things have changed!…
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Season 3 of Snow Country Stories Japan begins on Tuesday 2nd April 2024. In the coming season we’ll be exploring the snow country in spring and summer before heading into the beauty of autumn, starting with Japan’s largest national park, Daisetsuzan. Considered by many as the most impressive of Japan's 34 national parks, Daisetsuzan occupies a vast…
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Adaptive Co-Founder Matt Calvano discusses his company's financial management platform for construction companies, which aims to provide real-time visibility into cash flow and reduce paperwork through automation to help builders make better strategic decisions. Matt Calvano https://www.adaptive.build/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattcalvano/ Moder…
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Episode Notes Sponsors: • ◦ Visit Buildertrend to get a 60-day money-back guarantee on your Buildertrend account! • ◦ Pella Windows & Doors • ◦ Sub-Zero Wolf Cove Showroom Phoenix Connect with Brad Simons: https://maglebyconstruction.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/j-bradley-simons-423a6912/ Connect with Brad Leavitt: Website | Instagram | Facebook…
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Architect Vincent Appel, AIA NCARB joins Nick and Tyler to talk about White Oak the spec build he designed for Nick. He also talks about his creative process and his agency Of Possible. https://www.ofpossible.com/ Modern Craftsman Partnerships Andersen Windows Buildertrend The Modern Craftsman: linktr.ee/moderncraftsmanpodcast Find Our Hosts: Nick …
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Episode Notes Sponsors: • ◦ Visit Buildertrend to get a 60-day money-back guarantee on your Buildertrend account! • ◦ Pella Windows & Doors • ◦ Sub-Zero Wolf Cove Showroom Phoenix Connect with Nick Schiffer: https://www.nickschiffer.com/ https://www.nsbuilders.com/ Connect with Brad Leavitt: Website | Instagram | Facebook | Houzz | Pinterest | YouT…
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Snow Country Stories Japan is currently on a break between seasons. I’ll announce the return date as soon as possible. In the meantime, this bonus episode features a clip of my recently published interview on the Lost Without Japan podcast. Lost Without Japan is a bi-weekly podcast focused on listeners planning their first trip to Japan or for thos…
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Kyle Stumpenhorst of RR Buildings joins the guys at the International Builders Show 2024 from the ROCKWOOL booth. Kyle discusses his process for building high-performance homes using building science techniques and sharing his knowledge through social media to educate others in the industry. He also explains how he incorporates proven building meth…
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Episode Notes Sponsors: • ◦ Visit Buildertrend to get a 60-day money-back guarantee on your Buildertrend account! • ◦ Pella Windows & Doors • ◦ Sub-Zero Wolf Cove Showroom Phoenix Connect with Mark LaLiberte: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-laliberte-3616869/ Connect with Brad Leavitt: Website | Instagram | Facebook | Houzz | Pinterest | YouTube…
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Miller got his start in the construction world in 2020 working for his brother in Birmingham, Alabama as the Controller of the company. He realized how much he could help other small businesses with things like bookkeeping, online bill pay, WIP reporting, and financial systems and operations. In 2022, he started Up Accounting Inc. because he though…
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Ryan Fink joins to discuss his technology company Digs and how it uses AI to create a digital twin of your home, allowing builders and homeowners to collaborate virtually and streamline the construction process. https://www.buildersshow.com/moderncraftsman Modern Craftsman Partnerships Andersen Windows Buildertrend The Modern Craftsman: linktr.ee/m…
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Sponsors: • ◦ Visit Buildertrend to get a 60-day money-back guarantee on your Buildertrend account! • ◦ Pella Windows & Doors • ◦ Sub-Zero Wolf Cove Showroom Phoenix Connect with Tim Nelson: https://symmetrybuilderscorp.com/ https://www.instagram.com/symmetrybuilderscorp/ Connect with Brad Leavitt: Website | Instagram | Facebook | Houzz | Pinterest…
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Nick Schiffer discusses his obsession with detail and how it has positively and negatively impacted his construction business, sharing lessons learned about leadership, team dynamics, perfectionism, and balancing a drive for excellence with allowing others to succeed. Construction Company Handbook The Modern Craftsman: linktr.ee/moderncraftsmanpodc…
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Tyler Grace discusses vetting potential clients through email correspondence to determine fit and budget before meeting in person, to save time and ensure a successful project. He also talks about politely declining clients and offering referrals to other contractors. https://www.buildersshow.com/moderncraftsman The Modern Craftsman: linktr.ee/mode…
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Are your videos not getting the traction you’re looking for? It’s probably because you’re missing one of these elements. We posted a reel/day for the 2nd half of 2023 and grew our IG following very aggressively. We also grew out YouTube subscribers from 1K to over 4K in about 120 days in the 2nd half of 2023. Listen today!…
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In Episode 24 of the podcast I speak with Shoko Baba, a member of the international sales team, of one of the snow country’s most celebrated sake breweries, Hakkaisan. Located in the heavy snow area of Minami-Uonuma, Hakkaisan Brewery produces high quality sake that reflects the pristine surrounding environment and traditions of this beautiful area…
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Meg Billings discusses running her construction company in Idaho and the challenges of establishing a new market, while Nick Schiffer and Tyler Grace provide advice on growing a business and creating an inclusive industry. Modern Craftsman Partnerships Andersen Windows Buildertrend The Modern Craftsman: linktr.ee/moderncraftsmanpodcast Find Our Hos…
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Episode Notes Sponsors: • ◦ Visit Buildertrend to get a 60-day money-back guarantee on your Buildertrend account! • ◦ Pella Windows & Doors • ◦ Sub-Zero Wolf Cove Showroom Phoenix Connect with Jared Westergard: https://sonoranbiz.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaredwestergard/ Connect with Brad Leavitt: Website | Instagram | Facebook | Houzz | Pi…
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Support our sponsor at: https://pwncnc.com/ If you’d like to support us on Patreon, check out: https://www.patreon.com/MakeshiftPodcast All Patrons will get 1 free entry into Gnome Hammer Forges monthly giveaway Check him out on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/gnomehammerforge/ Find the podcast at: https://www.instagram.com/MakeshiftPodcast/…
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Nick Schiffer shares his advice on making the most of the International Builders' Show in Las Vegas, emphasizing the importance of planning ahead, focusing on networking with vendors and other attendees, making the most of educational sessions and events, and wearing comfortable shoes. Construction Company Handbook The Modern Craftsman: linktr.ee/m…
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Tyler Grace discusses his thoughts on the need for change after receiving insightful feedback from a listener, sharing reflections on personal growth, impermanence, and the challenges of shifting one's perspective versus making external changes. https://www.buildersshow.com/moderncraftsman The Modern Craftsman: linktr.ee/moderncraftsmanpodcast Find…
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How do you expect to get more qualified leads if you haven’t even defined what that means for you and your company? I talk to a lot of remodelers. A lot. I’m fortunate to have the vantage point I do where I can to see and hear from remodelers and custom builders in dozens and dozens of markets in the US and Canada. Start listening now!…
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Your website should be a sales tool helping you maximize leads and close deals! Katlyn Slocum joins Nick and Tyler to talk about her website template service to help builders create professional sites. Modern Craftsman Partnerships Andersen Windows Buildertrend The Modern Craftsman: linktr.ee/moderncraftsmanpodcast Find Our Hosts: Nick Schiffer Tyl…
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Sponsors: • ◦ Visit Buildertrend to get a 60-day money-back guarantee on your Buildertrend account! • ◦ Pella Windows & Doors • ◦ Sub-Zero Wolf Cove Showroom Phoenix Connect with Jason Fischbeck: https://www.linkedin.com/company/g3-glass-granite-group-llc/about/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-fischbeck-6a95253/ Connect with Brad Leavitt: Website…
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Support our sponsor at: https://pwncnc.com/ If you’d like to support us on Patreon, check out: https://www.patreon.com/MakeshiftPodcast All Patrons will get 1 free entry into Gnome Hammer Forges monthly giveaway Check him out on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/gnomehammerforge/ Find the podcast at: https://www.instagram.com/MakeshiftPodcast/…
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Nick Schiffer discusses how he began documenting his construction business through video in 2015 and how he continued to learn from other builders and share his successes and failures. Construction Company Handbook The Modern Craftsman: linktr.ee/moderncraftsmanpodcast Find Our Hosts: Nick Schiffer Podcast Produced By: Motif Media Modern Craftsman …
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Your blog could be generating you dozens of leads every single month. Here’s why it’s not.Over the years, I’ve looked at a lot of remodeling company and home builder blogs. The majority are a total waste. The articles say words but nothing about them was created with a true purpose, so they are mostly wasted time and effort. Not producing anything …
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Tyler discusses his frustration with being left out of a renovation project for returning customers after referring them to an architect, and shares lessons learned about remaining involved throughout the entire design and referral process. The Modern Craftsman: linktr.ee/moderncraftsmanpodcast Find Our Hosts: Tyler Grace Podcast Produced By: Motif…
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In Episode 23 of the podcast I speak with David Laichtman - a doctoral candidate at Sophia University in Tokyo - about the historical and contemporary practice of bear worship in Japan by cultures including the Matagi in Tohoku and Ainu in Hokkaido. In doing so, this episode draws attention to the often-overlooked fact that Japan is home culturally…
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