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Nick Schiffer reflects on his past experience as a project manager and questions his identity as a builder while struggling with imposter syndrome, as Tyler Grace discusses balancing career growth while maintaining a flexible work-life balance
Tyler Grace shares his experiences building a house in Belize with his father and returning home from vacation, discussing the culture, construction practices, and cost of living in Belize while outlining his plans to develop helpful resources
Austin Katje joins to discuss balancing business growth and personal life while working in the construction industry. The guys also share experiences with career choices, managing diverse projects, learning from mistakes, and finding hobbies ou
Tyler Grace provides advice to a young contractor experiencing a slowdown in business, encouraging him to focus on relationships and goals over quick money. The Modern Craftsman: linktr.ee/moderncraftsmanpodcast Find Our Hosts: Tyler Grace
Nick Schiffer interviews David Wintzer about challenges in the construction industry, such as hiring and retaining qualified employees, and discusses potential solutions like artificial intelligence, pre-construction processes, and collaboratin
Tyler Grace shares how he has come to understand that many residential contractors wish to run small businesses without working excessive hours, and how presenting his approach to creating a sustainable business model without scaling up has r
Andrew Patterson of Patterson Custom Homes has developed a home maintenance system to help builders educate homeowners and track required maintenance. Nick, Tyler and Andrew also cover challenges with new materials, setting clear expect
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
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 cons
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 st
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 bet
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 Par
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
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.
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 all
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 referra
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 Craftsm
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
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
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 An
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: linkt
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. Th
Building a legacy in the construction industry — Nick and Tyler discuss balancing their diets, family responsibilities, and businesses while creating a support system for other contractors. Modern Craftsman Partnerships And
Nick Schiffer discusses strategies for hiring and retaining talent as a builder, including implementing thorough job descriptions, formal performance improvement plans, and an extensive employee handbook to clearly outline expectations, goals,
Tyler Grace reflects on his desire for change and a simpler lifestyle as he struggles with the fast pace of modern life, and considers relocating to find more balance and fulfillment. SPONSORED BY: Featuring: Andersen Windows & Doors If you hav
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