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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Sep 12, 2022 • 1h 15min
#229 Get a hobby
Tyler Grace of TRG Home Concepts takes the spotlight to talk about his mental health and what steps he's taken to improve his quality of life. Episode brought to you by: https://www.durationmillwork.com/ https://www.rockwool.com/ The Modern Craftsman https://linktr.ee/themoderncraftsman Where to find our hosts: Nick Schiffer https://www.instagram.com/nsbuilders/ https://bit.ly/nsbuildersyoutube Tyler Grace https://www.instagram.com/trghomeconcepts/ Podcast Produced By: Motif Media https://www.motifmedia.com/ https://www.instagram.com/motifmediaco/ Music: "Dessert" by Nate Gusakov https://www.instagram.com/nategusakovmusic/
Sep 6, 2022 • 1h 12min
#228 Talking to your kids about building
Tyler & Nick talk about exposing kids to building and the trades. Episode brought to you by: https://www.durationmillwork.com/ https://www.rockwool.com/ The Modern Craftsman https://linktr.ee/themoderncraftsman Where to find our hosts: Nick Schiffer https://www.instagram.com/nsbuilders/ https://bit.ly/nsbuildersyoutube Tyler Grace https://www.instagram.com/trghomeconcepts/ Podcast Produced By: Motif Media https://www.motifmedia.com/ https://www.instagram.com/motifmediaco/ Music: "Dessert" by Nate Gusakov https://www.instagram.com/nategusakovmusic/
Aug 29, 2022 • 2h 12min
#227 MCH talks CLT
Ben Chicoine, Jake Chicoine, and Karina Chicoine of MCH construction company out of Gatineau Hills in Eastern Canada join to talk about running a business as a family, CLT, and much more. https://www.instagram.com/mchqc.ca/ https://linktr.ee/mchqc.ca Episode brought to you by: https://www.durationmillwork.com/ https://www.rockwool.com/ The Modern Craftsman https://linktr.ee/themoderncraftsman Where to find our hosts: Nick Schiffer https://www.instagram.com/nsbuilders/ https://bit.ly/nsbuildersyoutube Tyler Grace https://www.instagram.com/trghomeconcepts/ Podcast Produced By: Motif Media https://www.motifmedia.com/ https://www.instagram.com/motifmediaco/ Music: "Dessert" by Nate Gusakov https://www.instagram.com/nategusakovmusic/
Aug 22, 2022 • 1h 42min
#226 Nick & Tyler
Nick & Tyler talk about where the US sits currently in the skills gaps. Episode brought to you by: https://www.durationmillwork.com/ https://www.rockwool.com/ The Modern Craftsman https://linktr.ee/themoderncraftsman Where to find our hosts: Nick Schiffer https://www.instagram.com/nsbuilders/ https://bit.ly/nsbuildersyoutube Tyler Grace https://www.instagram.com/trghomeconcepts/ Podcast Produced By: Motif Media https://www.motifmedia.com/ https://www.instagram.com/motifmediaco/ Music: "Dessert" by Nate Gusakov https://www.instagram.com/nategusakovmusic/
Aug 8, 2022 • 1h 50min
#225 Dan Houghton of Buildtrend
Dan Houghton is one of the co-founders of BuilderTrend. https://www.instagram.com/buildertrend/ Episode brought to you by: https://www.durationmillwork.com/ https://www.rockwool.com/ https://upstatemerch.com/ The Modern Craftsman https://linktr.ee/themoderncraftsman Where to find our hosts: Nick Schiffer https://www.instagram.com/nsbuilders/ https://bit.ly/nsbuildersyoutube Tyler Grace https://www.instagram.com/trghomeconcepts/ Podcast Produced By: Motif Media https://www.motifmedia.com/ https://www.instagram.com/motifmediaco/ Music: "Dessert" by Nate Gusakov https://www.instagram.com/nategusakovmusic/
Aug 1, 2022 • 2h 2min
#224 - Joy Moyler Interiors
Joy Moyler is the founder of Joy Moyler Interiors based in New York. https://www.instagram.com/joymoylerinteriors/ https://www.joymoylerinteriors.com/ Episode brought to you by: https://www.durationmillwork.com/ https://www.rockwool.com/ https://upstatemerch.com/ The Modern Craftsman https://linktr.ee/themoderncraftsman Where to find our hosts: Nick Schiffer https://www.instagram.com/nsbuilders/ https://bit.ly/nsbuildersyoutube Tyler Grace https://www.instagram.com/trghomeconcepts/ Podcast Produced By: Motif Media https://www.motifmedia.com/ https://www.instagram.com/motifmediaco/ Music: "Dessert" by Nate Gusakov https://www.instagram.com/nategusakovmusic/
Jul 25, 2022 • 2h 6min
#223 - Ajla Brama of Eros Essentials
Ajla Brama joins the podcast to talk about finance & business. She owns Eros Essentials and runs a successful TikTok and IG discussing finance opportunities. https://erosessentials.com/ https://www.instagram.com/ajla_talks/ Episode brought to you by: https://www.durationmillwork.com/ https://www.rockwool.com/ https://upstatemerch.com/ The Modern Craftsman https://linktr.ee/themoderncraftsman Where to find our hosts: Nick Schiffer https://www.instagram.com/nsbuilders/ https://bit.ly/nsbuildersyoutube Tyler Grace https://www.instagram.com/trghomeconcepts/ Podcast Produced By: Motif Media https://www.motifmedia.com/ https://www.instagram.com/motifmediaco/ Music: "Dessert" by Nate Gusakov https://www.instagram.com/nategusakovmusic/
Jul 18, 2022 • 2h 5min
#222 - NASA Mechanical Engineer Briou Bourgeois
Briou Bourgeois went from making aluminum crawfish tables in a hot barn to NASA. Episode brought to you by: https://www.durationmillwork.com/ https://www.rockwool.com/ https://upstatemerch.com/ The Modern Craftsman https://linktr.ee/themoderncraftsman Where to find our hosts: Nick Schiffer https://www.instagram.com/nsbuilders/ https://bit.ly/nsbuildersyoutube Tyler Grace https://www.instagram.com/trghomeconcepts/ Podcast Produced By: Motif Media https://www.motifmedia.com/ https://www.instagram.com/motifmediaco/ Music: "Dessert" by Nate Gusakov https://www.instagram.com/nategusakovmusic/
Jul 11, 2022 • 2h 11min
#221 Jimmy Diresta DESIGNER. BUILDER. MAKER.
Jimmy Diresta the godfather of maker content joins Nick and Tyler to talk about everything from making money to hating kids. https://jimmydiresta.com/ https://www.youtube.com/c/jimmydiresta Episode brought to you by: https://www.durationmillwork.com/ https://www.rockwool.com/ https://upstatemerch.com/ The Modern Craftsman https://linktr.ee/themoderncraftsman Where to find our hosts: Nick Schiffer https://www.instagram.com/nsbuilders/ https://bit.ly/nsbuildersyoutube Tyler Grace https://www.instagram.com/trghomeconcepts/ Podcast Produced By: Motif Media https://www.motifmedia.com/ https://www.instagram.com/motifmediaco/ Music: "Dessert" by Nate Gusakov https://www.instagram.com/nategusakovmusic/
Jul 4, 2022 • 2h 36min
#Revisiting Norm Abram
Norm Abram, a legendary woodworker known for his iconic shows, shares the highlights of his 60-year career. He recounts the evolution of 'This Old House' and the importance of educating homeowners about renovations. Norm discusses building his own house and the unique challenges he faced in Nantucket. The conversation dives into mentorship's role in the trades and the critical need for practical education for future generations. He emphasizes the joy of craftsmanship and the impact of young apprentices on the industry.
