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.
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Jun 27, 2022 • 2h 14min
#220 Chief Performance Officer Steve Canter
Steve Canter is the Chief Performance & Safety Officer at Sweenor Builders (This Old House). Steve talks about his depth chart for performers in the company and knowing where everyone ranks. https://www.instagram.com/canterzone/ https://www.instagram.com/sweenor_builders/ 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/
Jun 20, 2022 • 2h 10min
#219 Architect Brenda Izen
Brenda Izen is an Architect and owner of Izen Architecture out of Toronto. https://www.instagram.com/izenarchitecture/ https://izenarch.ca/ Episode brought to you by: https://www.durationmillwork.com/ https://podcast.renorun.com/moderncraftsman https://www.rockwool.com/ https://upstatemerch.com/ The Modern Craftsman https://www.instagram.com/the.moderncraftsman/ *Merch https://shop.upstatemerch.com/themoderncraftsmanpodcast/shop/home 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/
Jun 13, 2022 • 2h 6min
#218 Clark & Co Custom Homes
Emily & Dan Clark own Clark and Co Homes and build custom homes in Idaho. https://www.instagram.com/clarkandcohomes/ Episode brought to you by: https://www.durationmillwork.com/ https://podcast.renorun.com/moderncraftsman https://www.rockwool.com/ https://upstatemerch.com/ The Modern Craftsman https://www.instagram.com/the.moderncraftsman/ *Merch https://shop.upstatemerch.com/themoderncraftsmanpodcast/shop/home 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/
May 23, 2022 • 1h 58min
#217 Loren Wood Builders
Loren Wood owner of Loren Wood Builders went from 2 employees to 65 two years ago. https://www.instagram.com/lorenwoodbuilders/ Episode brought to you by: https://www.durationmillwork.com/ https://podcast.renorun.com/moderncraftsman https://www.rockwool.com/ https://upstatemerch.com/ The Modern Craftsman https://www.instagram.com/the.moderncraftsman/ *Merch https://shop.upstatemerch.com/themoderncraftsmanpodcast/shop/home 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/
May 16, 2022 • 2h 3min
#216 Commitment with Mike Telich
Mike Telich owner of Telich Custom Homes. http://telichcustomhomes.com Episode brought to you by: https://www.durationmillwork.com/ https://podcast.renorun.com/moderncraftsman https://www.rockwool.com/ https://upstatemerch.com/ The Modern Craftsman https://www.instagram.com/the.moderncraftsman/ *Merch https://shop.upstatemerch.com/themoderncraftsmanpodcast/shop/home 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/
May 9, 2022 • 2h 13min
#215 Essential Craftsman
Scott Wadsworth is the Essential Craftsman. Where to find our guest: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzr30osBdTmuFUS8IfXtXmg https://essentialcraftsman.com/ Episode brought to you by: https://www.durationmillwork.com/ https://podcast.renorun.com/moderncraftsman https://www.rockwool.com/ https://upstatemerch.com/ The Modern Craftsman https://www.instagram.com/the.moderncraftsman/ *Merch https://shop.upstatemerch.com/themoderncraftsmanpodcast/shop/home 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/
Apr 29, 2022 • 2h 9min
#214 Designer Drew Reilley
Drew Reilley is a partner of Slash creative agency. Designer for NS Builders and The Modern Craftsman. Where to find our guest: https://www.slash.wtf/ Episode brought to you by: https://www.durationmillwork.com/ https://podcast.renorun.com/moderncraftsman https://www.rockwool.com/ https://upstatemerch.com/ The Modern Craftsman https://www.instagram.com/the.moderncraftsman/ 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/
Apr 25, 2022 • 2h 20min
#213 Jacob Reinbold
Jacob Reinbold owner of Reinbold, Inc : Interior Renovation & Fine Tailored Woodwork operating out of Amarillo, Texas Where to find our guest: https://www.instagram.com/reinboldinc/ https://www.reinboldinc.com/ Episode brought to you by: https://www.durationmillwork.com/ https://podcast.renorun.com/moderncraftsman https://www.rockwool.com/ https://upstatemerch.com/ The Modern Craftsman https://www.instagram.com/the.moderncraftsman/ 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/
Apr 18, 2022 • 1h 56min
#212 Lawless Design
Hannah Oravec is the founder & interior designer of Lawless Design. The cabin reno: https://www.instagram.com/lawlesslogcabin/ Where to find our guest: https://www.instagram.com/lawless_design/ https://www.lawless-design.com/copy-of-about Episode brought to you by: https://www.durationmillwork.com/ https://podcast.renorun.com/moderncraftsman https://www.rockwool.com/ https://upstatemerch.com/ The Modern Craftsman https://www.instagram.com/the.moderncraftsman/ 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/
Apr 11, 2022 • 1h 35min
#211 Mr. Build It
Alex Mazhukhin aka Mr. Built is a Home Improvement content creator. Where to find our guest: https://www.instagram.com/mr.build_it/ https://www.bunkerbranding.com/pages/mr-build-it Episode brought to you by: https://www.durationmillwork.com/ https://podcast.renorun.com/moderncraftsman https://www.rockwool.com/ https://upstatemerch.com/ The Modern Craftsman https://www.instagram.com/the.moderncraftsman/ 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/
