Modern Craftsman 375 Stop Texting Clients
Sep 14, 2025
Danielle Gutelli, co-founder focused on business, family strategy and wellbeing. Michael Gutelli, co-founder with hands-on construction and lean, subcontractor-driven leadership. They discuss moving communications off text into threaded tools. They explain running a nearly fully subbed model to protect margins. They cover sobriety, routines, meditation, and setting boundaries for clearer work and home life.
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Slow Down To Improve Margins
- Slowing down reduces waste and improves margins by preventing mistakes and overpaying.
- Managing less frantic work yields better profitability without increasing volume.
Giving Up Alcohol For Clarity
- Michael and Danielle stopped drinking and recently passed 400 days alcohol-free to improve health and clarity.
- They linked the change to better sleep, reduced anxiety, clearer thinking, and improved workouts.
Space Enables Intentional Evenings
- Quitting alcohol created space for intentional evenings focused on family activities and healthier routines.
- Time freed from drinking led to more presence with kids and purposeful nightly habits.
