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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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#321 Alec Meredith of Armstrong Construction
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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.e…
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Endweek with Nick: Passive Level Construction
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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: Nic…
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Midweek with Tyler: Navigating Residential Construction as an Owner-Operator
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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 Mo…
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#320 Nick,Tyler and Jeff Talk Balancing Profit and Perfection
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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 Cra…
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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 …
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Midweek with Tyler: Family, Work, and Growth: A Contractor's Summer Update
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Tyler discusses recent personal and professional activities, including family events, a Habitat for Humanity project, and joining the Contractor Coalition Summit. He also shares insights on business growth for small contractors, common industry struggles, and his land development plans, while emphasizing the value of networking and knowledge-sharin…
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Midweek with Tyler: A Rocket Engineer's Journey to Astronaut Application and Homebuilding
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Tyler Grace and Brio Bourgeois discuss the challenges and rewards of building a new home, including financial considerations, design choices, and creating an ideal family environment. They also touch on career aspirations, including Brio’s application to become an astronaut, while sharing insights on property management and home technology. The Mod…
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Nick Schiffer and Jeff Sweenor discuss challenges and best practices for installing big doors with Trevor Grine a Big Door expert from Andersen Windows. They also highlight resources for installation training and support on complex door projects. Partners: Andersen Windows Buildertrend The Modern Craftsman: linktr.ee/moderncraftsmanpodcast Find Our…
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Midweek with Tyler: Set Scope, Budget, and Profit to Succeed
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Tyler Grace discusses the greatest pain points within the residential construction industry, specifically the inability to guarantee profitability on jobs due to lack of clear budgets, scopes, and expectations set with customers. He advocates for establishing business practices and communication styles that ensure contractors are paid for their tim…
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#318 Leveraging Customer Feedback with Jon Walker
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Jon Walker, the CTO of Buildertrend, discusses how he leverages customer feedback to improve their construction management software, while Nick Schiffer and Tyler Grace debate best practices for running profitable construction businesses and adopting new technologies. Partners: Andersen Windows Buildertrend The Modern Craftsman: linktr.ee/moderncra…
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Endweek with Nick: Challenges in Construction Project Management
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Nick discusses challenges faced on a construction project and solutions implemented. He talks about issues with site work, underground plumbing, framing, engineering details, and coordinating trades to complete windows and door installations. The Modern Craftsman: linktr.ee/moderncraftsmanpodcast Find Our Hosts: Nick Schiffer Construction Company H…
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Midweek with Tyler: Valuing Personal Wellbeing
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Tyler discusses balancing work responsibilities with family time over the summer. He reflects on running his business for 14 years and how considering opportunity costs helps determine fair rates and the best use of his limited time. The Modern Craftsman: linktr.ee/moderncraftsmanpodcast Find Our Hosts: Tyler Grace Podcast Produced By: Motif Media …
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Ryan Smith aka RoofSlayer2681 joins Tyler to talk about the challenges facing the framing industry, such as price pressure from builders and low-cost competition undercutting prices. https://www.instagram.com/roofslayer2681 https://roofcutters.com/ Modern Craftsman Partnerships Andersen Windows Buildertrend The Modern Craftsman: linktr.ee/moderncra…
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Midweek with Tyler: Overcoming Social Anxiety
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Tyler Grace discusses his struggle with accepting praise and his social anxiety, particularly in settings that require small talk or meeting new people. He explains how he has navigated these challenges in his personal and professional life, emphasizing the importance of stepping outside his comfort zone for personal growth and business success. Th…
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#316 Finding High Quality Workwear with Carl Murawski
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Carl Murawski is an experienced electrician who has worked in the trades for over 20 years. He now runs a YouTube channel where he reviews high-quality workwear and tools. Carl is extremely knowledgeable about work boots and other durable, high-quality products suited for tradespeople. His goal is to authentically help people find the best gear whi…
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Nick Schiffer discusses the importance of effective communication in construction projects to avoid budget overruns and delays, and emphasizes communicating changes quickly to keep clients informed and in control of decisions. The Modern Craftsman: linktr.ee/moderncraftsmanpodcast Find Our Hosts: Nick Schiffer Construction Company Handbook Podcast …
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Midweek with Tyler: Networking & Contractors Coalition Summit
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Tyler breaks down his experience at the Contractors Coalition Summit and his general approach to quality networking. Join Tyler at The Boston CCS: https://www.contractorscoalitionsummit.com/ The Modern Craftsman: linktr.ee/moderncraftsmanpodcast Find Our Hosts: Tyler Grace Podcast Produced By: Motif Media Tyler's Top Blogs: How I Started My Busines…
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