Modern Craftsman
Modern Craftsman
The Modern Craftsman is a podcast for builders who think beyond the jobsite. Hosted by Nick Schiffer and Tyler Grace, this show explores what it takes to build a better business, a stronger team, and a more sustainable career in the trades.
Each episode features real conversations about leadership, project management, client communication, team culture, mental resilience, and long-term success in construction. Whether you’re a carpenter scaling your company, a remodeler refining your process, or a builder navigating burnout, you’ll find insight, support, and hard-earned lessons from those who’ve lived it.
Each episode features real conversations about leadership, project management, client communication, team culture, mental resilience, and long-term success in construction. Whether you’re a carpenter scaling your company, a remodeler refining your process, or a builder navigating burnout, you’ll find insight, support, and hard-earned lessons from those who’ve lived it.
Episodes
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Jul 20, 2023 • 47min
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 17, 2023 • 1h 48min
#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 13, 2023 • 32min
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 10, 2023 • 1h 60min
#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 3, 2023 • 1h 28min
#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
Jun 29, 2023 • 40min
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 26, 2023 • 2h 2min
#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 22, 2023 • 21min
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 18, 2023 • 1h 35min
#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 15, 2023 • 30min
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
